Europe Private Tour (DEN002) Scandinavia (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland) (15 Days 14 Nights)

We will be waiting to welcome you at Copenhagen Airport at the scheduled time, then transfer you into Copenhagen.

Visit Rosenborg Castle, built in 1606 during the reign of King Christian 4 in the Dutch Renaissance style. The castle is surrounded by moats and beautiful flower gardens.

See Den Lille Havfrue (The Little Mermaid) statue by the sea, and nearby, visit Gefionsrpingvandet (Gefion Fountain).

Then explore Kastellet (Copenhegen Citadel), visit Aleksandr nevskij Kirke (Alexander Nevsky Church), and Frederiks Kirke (Frederik's Church) or Marble Church.

hotel Overnight Copenhagen, Denmark : · example hotel Quality Airport Dan ***

Today is our second day exploring Copenhagen. Visit Amalienborg Palace, the winter residence of the Danish royal family, featuring an equestrian statue of King Frederik V at the center of the courtyard. If you visit around noon, you will also see the Changing of the Guard.

Take a stroll through Nyhavn, lined with colorful historic townhouses—the most iconic highlight of any visit to Copenhagen. It is a wonderful photo spot both day and night.

Relax and browse Christiania, a free-spirited hippie commune and self-governing community where various cannabis varieties and smoking accessories are openly sold (recommended to visit during daytime).

Visit Christiansborg Palace, the country's most important seat of Danish democracy. See Kobenhavns Radhus (Copenhagen City Hall), and enjoy shopping along Stroget.

hotel Overnight Copenhagen, Denmark : · example hotel Quality Airport Dan ***

After breakfast, depart for Denmark's second-largest city, Aarhus, traveling 187 kilometers (approximately 3 hours).

Aarhus is a major city renowned for art. Visit Den Gamle By (The Old Town), an open-air museum that makes you feel as though you have stepped back into historical times.

Enjoy visiting ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum (The Danish Contemporary Art Museum ARoS), the city's famous art museum.

Stroll around Aarhus at your leisure and savor local cuisine.

hotel Overnight Aarhus, Denmark : · example hotel Cabinn Aarhus **

In the morning, travel from Aarhus to Malmo, the 3rd largest city of Sweden in the southernmost part of the country, traveling 225 kilometers (approximately 4 hours).

This is a major modern port city in Sweden, offering interesting highlights for you to explore as you like, including:

- Stortorget (Great Square) - Sodergatan (South Street) - Gustav Adolfs Torg (Gustav Adolf Square) - Lilla Torg (Little Square) - Malmohus (Malmo Castle) - Turning Torso Building

Overnight in Malmo, Sweden : Hotel example Best Western Plus Noble House ****

Say goodbye to Sweden and enter the second country of our trip. On Day 5, we take you from Malmo to Oslo, the capital of Norway, traveling 563 kilometers (approximately 7 hours).

Visit Frogner Park, an open-air exhibition of sculptures, granite likenesses, and human figures cast in bronze and copper. All works were created by the renowned sculptor Gustav Vigeland, featuring more than 200 sculptures. The centerpiece is Monolitten, a 17-meter-tall column in the center of the park carved with figures depicting the cycle of human life. The Monolith features numerous human bodies climbing over one another, carved from a single granite block over a period of 22 years.

In the evening, admire the Oslo Opera House, take a stroll around Aker Brygge harbor, and enjoy shopping along Karl Johans gate pedestrian street.

hotel Overnight Oslo, Norway : · example hotel Comfort Hotel Xpress Youngstorget ***

Today, we depart Oslo for beautiful Alesund, claimed by some to be the most beautiful town in Norway. Surrounded by canals, our journey covers 545 kilometers and takes around 8 hours due to the vast landscape, but we can stop for photos and rest along the scenic route at any time.

Arrive in town in the evening, enjoy dinner, and rest at the hotel before exploring the town the next day.

hotel Overnight Alesund : · example hotel Thon Aalesund ***

Today, explore the beautiful town of Alesund, a picturesque port town boasting Norway's most important fishing harbor and one of the most modern port towns in Europe. Alesund stretches out toward the Atlantic Ocean, backed by the stunning Sunnmøre Mountains.

The town features gorgeous Art Nouveau architecture; following a major fire that burned the entire town on the night of January 23, 1904 (B.E. 2447), the houses had to be rebuilt, earning it the nickname "Little London" and serving as an aviation hub to Scotland and England, with a large furniture industry in 50s and 60s styles.

Head up to the city's highest viewpoint (Fjellstua Viewpoint) by climbing 418 steps. Although tiring, the view overlooking the entire town of Alesund makes the climb worthwhile.

If you love art, visit Jugendstilsenteret, the Art Nouveau Centre of Norway. During summer, hiking in the Sunnmøre Alps is also an option (optional).

Or take a short 15-minute drive to the charming fishing village of Alnes & the Alnes Lighthouse, where you will see splendid ocean views, walk through diverse beautiful landscapes from mountain to sea, and admire the beautiful Alnes Lighthouse.

Afterward, head down to enjoy a relaxed walk, take photos, and explore the town to your heart's content.

hotel Overnight Alesund : · example hotel Thon Aalesund ***

In the morning, depart Alesund for Bergen, traveling 421 kilometers (approximately 7 hours and 31 minutes). Enjoy scenic vistas throughout the day along several exciting routes, arriving in Bergen in the evening.

In the evening, visit Bryggen, a historic cluster of 61 classic wooden buildings in Bergen recognized as among the most beautiful row houses in the world and designated a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. These three-story wooden row houses feature white, red, yellow, and green facades. The gables are adorned with wooden carvings of deer heads, Capricorn, sea dragons, and various figures, representing the unique identity of this heritage site.

Today, these World Heritage wooden buildings house shops, galleries, souvenir stores, art studios, restaurants, and museums.

Nearby is the fish market area, a charming open-air market selling local goods, flowers, art, and delicious seafood restaurants.

hotel Overnight Bergen, Norway : · example hotel Magic Solheimsviken ****

In the morning, take the funicular railway up Mount Floyen for panoramic views of Bergen. Stroll through the historic district of Gamle Bergen (Old Bergen) and wander through Torget (Fish Market).

Afterward, depart for Flam, traveling 168 kilometers (approximately 2 hours and 28 minutes).

Enjoy a scenic cruise through the natural beauty of Sognefjord, the longest and deepest fjord in the world. Reaching depths of over 1,300 meters, it winds through steep mountains into the mainland for over 200 kilometers before branching into Nærøyfjord, which stretches 18 kilometers and narrows to just 500 meters at its tightest point.

Nærøyfjord is also designated a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site in Norway. Immerse yourself in the splendid scenery of waterways, valleys, and cliffs before arriving in Gudvangen after disembarking from the boat.

hotel Overnight Flam : · example hotel Fretheim ****

In the morning, travel to Aurland, a distance of 34 kilometers (about 50 minutes), to visit Stegastein Viewpoint, another stunning vantage point over the Aurlandsfjord (Aurlandsfjorden). The viewpoint features a 4-foot-wide steel walkway that extends 30 feet out over the cliff edge, hanging 640 meters above the waters of the fjord below.

Then depart towards Sweden, heading to Karlstad, Sweden, a charming lakeside town. The distance is 532 kilometers, taking about 8 and a half hours.

Arrive in Karlstad late in the evening.

hotel Overnight Karlstad, Sweden : · example hotel Good Morning Karlstad ***

After breakfast, visit Gamla Stenbron (Karlstad Stonebridge), a beautiful historic stone bridge, and take photos with the bridge. Explore Karlstad Harbour and visit Sandgrundsudden park, a lovely park in the heart of the city.

When it is time, depart for Stockholm, covering a distance of 309 kilometers, taking about 4 hours to reach Stockholm.

Visit King's Garden, located not far from the Royal Palace. Nearby are famous department stores such as Gallerian.

Visit Gustav Adolfs Torg (Gustav Adolf Square), featuring a statue of King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden. This square hosts a lively fruit and vegetable market. Visit the Nationalmuseum (National Museum of Fine Arts) and take photos around S?dermalm, where you will see the most stunning panoramic views of the city, followed by Stockholm City Hall Stadshuset (City Hall).

hotel Overnight Stockholm, Sweden : · example hotel Best Western Plus Sthlm Bromma ****

Today is your second day exploring Stockholm. Visit Drottningholms Slott (Drottningholm Palace), a UNESCO World Heritage site influenced by French architectural prototypes and designed by architect Nicodemus Tessin.

Explore the old town of Gamla Stan (Old Town), filled with charming souvenir shops along narrow alleys where you can stroll around and lose track of time. Then, visit Kungliga Slottet (Royal Palace) and the Parliament of Sweden, Sveriges Riksdag (Parliament of Sweden).

Visit the Vasa Museet (Vasa Museum), which houses the warship Vasa, completed in 1628 during the Baltic wars. On the day the Vasa departed Stockholm harbor, after sailing only 1,000 meters, it slowly tipped over and sank—one of the most significant tragedies in Swedish history.

At around 15.00, depart for the Stockholm ferry port to board an international cruise ferry bound for Helsinki, Finland.

Normally, the ship departs at around 16.45 and arrives at Helsinki port at around 10.30. Stay overnight onboard the ship, enjoying its colorful nightlife, restaurants, and casino.

hotel Overnight Cruise ship: Silja Line or Viking Line

At around 10.30, arrive at the port of Helsinki, Finland.

Visit Helsinki's major attractions, including Uspenski Cathedral, a striking red-brown Eastern Orthodox cathedral designed by Aleksei Gornostajev. It stands as a testament to the relationship between Finland and Russia, which ruled Finland for 108 years, gracing the cathedral with beautiful Russian-style architecture.

Not far away, admire the beautiful white Helsinki Cathedral (Tuomiokirkko), the iconic symbol of visiting Helsinki, where locals love to hang out and meet friends. Then see the grand Parliament House, Helsinki (Eduskuntatalo).

Visit the Sibelius Monument, an extraordinary monument dedicated to Finnish classical composer Jean Sibelius, who composed Finlandia to call for independence from Russia. Also visit the massive stone church, Temppeliaukio Church, carved directly into solid rock.

hotel Overnight Helsinki, Finland : · example hotel Cumulus City Kallio Helsinki (I) ***

Take a ferry to explore Suomenlinna Island. Visit the Fortress of Suomenlinna, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the largest sea fortresses in the world. Stroll around the island and enjoy great photo opportunities everywhere.

Locals love to come here for picnics in the lush, peaceful setting, and there are museums open for visits as well. After taking plenty of photos, return to Helsinki for an overnight stay before heading back to Bangkok.

hotel Overnight Helsinki, Finland : · example hotel Cumulus City Kallio Helsinki (I) ***

There is no tour today. You will be transferred to Helsinki Airport, located about 1 hour from downtown Helsinki, arriving 3 hours before your scheduled flight time to travel safely back to Bangkok.