Friday, 15 May 2026

Majestic Scandinavia

 Majestic Scandinavia TripaDeal package 19th May - 3rd June. Order number: #499615

Travel Itinerary (sent out on 18th April 2026)

Day 2 Wed 20th May Welcome to Copenhagen Upon arrival, be met and transferred to the hotel. Overnight: Scandic Copenhagen Hotel or similar, Copenhagen Meals included: None 

Day 3 Thur 21st May Copenhagen City Tour After breakfast this morning, meet your local guide at the reception and enjoy a half day city tour of Copenhagen (approximately 3 hours). 


Copenhagen

You will discover charms from the past and present, including the famous Little Mermaid and the Royal Palace Amalienborg. 


Take a stroll around Nyhavn, originally a busy commercial port, but nowadays a popular tourist hotspot known for its colourful 17th-century houses. 


Nyhavn

Some of the houses within the port provide great historical significance, such as house number 20, which was home to the famous Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen. You will find that during summertime Nyhavn is the perfect place to end a long day. If your free time allows, you may like to bike around the city like a true Copenhagener (not included). Copenhagen is world famous for its biking culture which is as old as the bicycle itself. Alternatively join an optional royal canal cruise (not included). Optional Activity: Copenhagen Royal Canal Cruise (we have paid for). 


Navigate Copenhagen's scenic waterways to discover famous landmarks and waterfront architecture at the very heart of this historic city. Overnight: Scandic Copenhagen Hotel or similar, Copenhagen Meals included: Breakfast 

Day 4 Fri 22nd May Copenhagen, Denmark - Oslo, Norway After breakfast, enjoy your free time shopping for Viking souvenirs, strolling around the famous Tivoli Gardens or head to the harbour to see the iconic Little Mermaid. In the late afternoon, you will be transferred to the ferry terminal to embark on your DFDS overnight cruise to Oslo. Dinner will be provided onboard tonight. Overnight: DFDS Ferry Line - Inside B-class cabin Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner 


Day 5 Sat 23rd May Oslo City Tour - Geilo, Norway Welcome to the Kingdom of Norway, a country with some of the most beautiful fjords on Earth. Upon arrival, meet your local guide at the cruise ship terminal and depart on a half-day city sightseeing tour (approximately 3 hours). You will take in the main highlights of Oslo including the Royal Palace, Fram Museum, about the Norwegian polar exploration, (entrance included), City Hall and Akershus Fortress (entrances not included). You will also get to enjoy a visit to the famous Frogner Park (entrance included). The largest park in the city, it is home to an assortment of 200 bronze, granite and cast-iron sculptures by Gustav Vigeland. The park is one of Norway’s premier tourist attractions with upwards of one million visiting the park each year. Take some time to see why. Enjoy some free time for lunch (not included), before departing to the picturesque resort town of Geilo. You'll pass Lake Tyrifjord and the magnificent Hallingdal Valley after an approximately 220 kilometre travel day. Overnight: Dr Holms Hotel or similar, Geilo Meals included: Breakfast 

Day 6 Sun 24th May Geilo, Norway - Bergen City Tour The stage leads you to a deserted area and the beautiful mountains of Hardangervidda, with a stop to admire the Vøringfoss waterfall, one of the highest in the country, before continuing to Bergen. 


Vøringfoss waterfall

Bergen is the Gateway to the Fjords of Norway. As a UNESCO World Heritage City and a European City of Culture, the Bergen region has the ideal combination of nature, culture, and exciting urban life all year round. After some free time for lunch (not included), meet your local guide and enjoy a tour of this Hanseatic Capital of Norway. Pass through the most emblematic places such as the Hanseatic Bryggen, with the church of Mary, the Hakon fortress and the famous Fish market. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure in the picturesque city of Bergen, after an approximately 245 kilometre travel day. Overnight: The Zander K Hotel or similar, Bergen Meals included: Breakfast 


Bryggen Wharf, Bergen

Day 7 Mon 25th May Bergen - Gudvangen - Flam - Førde, Fjords Area This morning depart for Gudvangen, a small village in the heart of the fjord’s region. From Gudvangen you will embark on a fjord cruise to Flam. 


Flam 

During the trip you will cruise on the stunning Aurlandsfjord and Naeroyfjord, both UNESCO World Heritage sites, and arms of the famous Sognefjord, which is also called the King of the Fjords. Upon arrival in Flam, you will depart to Førde. During the trip, you will cross the Sognefjord once more from Fodnes to Manheller. Upon arrival enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure after an approximately 200 kilometre travel day. Overnight: Scandic Sunnfjord Hotel or similar, Førde Meals included: Breakfast 

Day 8 Tue 26th May Førde - Briksdal Glacier - Geiranger - Alesund After breakfast begin your excursion to Briksdal, where you can explore the arm of Jostedalbreen, the biggest glacier on Europe's mainland.


Briksdal Glacier

The Glacier falls from a height of 1200m to the narrow valley. Continue to Geiranger where you will board a cruise on the spectacular Geirangerfjord, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before driving towards Alesund via the famous Eagle Road. The Eagle Road is the name given to the steepest stretch of road up the mountainside from Geiranger towards Eidsdal. The road was an attraction from the very first day and was called Eagle Road because at its highest point it passed through terrain that had traditionally been the domain of a large population of eagles. Enjoy a restful evening after an approximately 250 kilometre travel day. Overnight: Hotel Noreg or similar, Alesund. Meals included: Breakfast 


Alesund

Day 9 Wed  27th May Alesund - Troll Road - Otta Region Today depart towards Andalsnes via the Trolls Road; an exciting series of 11 hairpin bends that descend the mountain. A true work of art with astonishing views, an impressive piece of engineering where the road snakes and climbs its way up and up along steep mountainsides. 


Troll Road

The scenic drive continues to the villages of Bjorli and Dombas via the beautiful Gudbrandsdal valley, before arriving in Otta after an approximately 350 kilometre travel day. Please Note: Due to weather conditions, the Troll Road remains closed from November to the end of May every year. Customers who book the 5th May 2026 travel date will drive through the scenic beautiful Åndalsnes Fjord, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes. Additionally, you will enjoy a photo stop at the Troll Wall, Europe’s tallest vertical rock face, where you can take in the dramatic peaks and stunning natural scenery. Overnight: Thon Hotel Skeikampen or similar, Svingvoll, Otta Region Meals included: Breakfast

Day 10 Thur 28th May Otta Region - Lillehammer - Oslo Today head towards Oslo, enjoying a short stop in Lillehammer to have a look around the Olympic city. In the afternoon arrive in Hamar, a Norwegian city on the banks of Mjøsa, Norway’s largest lake. Continue along the coast of Lake Mjøsa, to reach Oslo in the late afternoon. Overnight: Comfort Børsparken Hotel or similar, Oslo Meals included: Breakfast 

Day 11 Fri 29th May Oslo, Norway - Stockholm, Sweden Today you will head to the railway station and board your train towards Stockholm. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight: Best Western Kom Hotel or similar, Stockholm Meals included: Breakfast 


Stockholm

Day 12 Sat 30th May Stockholm City Tour. After breakfast, meet your local guide at the reception of the hotel and enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city (approximately 4 hours). Stockholm is generally referred to as ‘Beauty on Water’ and ‘Venice of the North’, which is understandable as the city is built upon 14 islands. It is surrounded by Lake Mälaren, and the Baltic Sea. The city's grand public buildings, palaces, rich cultural history, and museums tell her 700-year-old history beautifully. During your sightseeing tour, you will see the Gamla Stan (Old town) (described by Michael Booth as 'painfully pictuaresque), where you will be charmed by cobblestone streets, crooked but beautifully preserved buildings, The Royal Palace, gothic churches, excellent cafés, bars, restaurants, and Swedish design-ware shops (entrances not included). Optional Activity: Stockholm Archipelago Cruise (We have paid for this). This is the perfect boat sightseeing tour if you're looking to discover the best and most beautiful parts of the Stockholm archipelago in a short period of time (approximately 2.5-3 hours).


During the tour, the knowledgeable onboard guide will share little anecdotes and tell you all there is to know about the various historical, cultural, and natural sights you pass on your way. Enjoy a journey full of beautiful attractions and fascinating stories while you relax and take in the famous scenery of the archipelago. You can also enjoy an onboard cooked lunch in the beautiful dining room while listening to the guide (not included). Overnight: Best Western Kom Hotel or similar, Stockholm Meals included: Breakfast 

Day 13 Sun 31st May Stockholm, Sweden - Helsinki, Finland Spend a final morning at leisure in Stockholm, enjoying this time to further explore the city’s fashion, design, restaurants, and cultural experiences as well as beautiful architecture. In the afternoon you will be transferred to the cruise-ship terminal where you will board an overnight ferry to the beautiful city of Helsinki. Overnight: The Tallink Silja Ferry Line - inside B-class cabin Meals included: Breakfast 


Day 14 Mon 1st June Helsinki, Finland This morning the ship will arrive in Helsinki. Upon arrival, be met by a local guide and enjoy a 3-hour sightseeing tour of the city. Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is a vibrant seaside city encased by beautiful islands and great green parks. During your tour see the highlights of the city. Amongst others, you will see Senaatintori, the Senate square and its magnificent architectural ensemble. Right around the corner near the harbour, you will find the Kauppatori, a picturesque market square, characterised by an abundance of flowers, fruits and busy traders. Next, see the Tuomiokirkko (cathedral), It was built in the 19th century and has an impressive copper dome - Concerts regularly take place inside. Another church, the Temppeliaukio kirkko, is carved into the rocky earth which enhances the excellent acoustics. Your stop is the Uspenski Cathedral - the neo-Byzantine Orthodox Cathedral rears its mighty mass of red brick in the Katajanokka Island (entrances not included). Enjoy the afternoon free at leisure. Overnight: Scandic Grand Marina Hotel or similar, Helsinki Meals included: Breakfast 

Day 15 Tue 2nd June Tallinn Full Day Tour - Helsinki, Finland In the morning you will be transferred to the cruise ship terminal where you will board a ferry to the medieval city of Tallinn, Estonia. Upon arrival, be met by a local guide and enjoy a 2-hour sightseeing tour of the city. 


Tallinn

Tallinn offers a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and modern urban life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place with its many shops, galleries, souvenir markets, outdoor cafés and restaurants. The tour takes you around the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town where you will see; Toompea Castle, Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall and the Great Guild Hall (entrances not included). After the tour, enjoy some time at leisure. Alternatively, you may like to join an optional lunch at a medieval restaurant in Tallinn (not included). In the afternoon you will embark on a short cruise back to Helsinki by ferry and be transferred to the hotel. Optional Activity: Lunch at a medieval restaurant in Tallinn (We have paid for this). Overnight: Scandic Grand Marina Hotel or similar, Helsinki Meals included: Breakfast 

Day 16 Wed 3rd June Helsinki, Finland. Leave TripaDeal tour. 

Optional Tours on Majestic Scandinavia we have paid for.

1. Land Activity – $55
➡️ Copenhagen Royal Canal Cruise – A scenic canal cruise around Copenhagen’s historic waterways, showing sights like the old harbour, waterfront architecture and more.  

2. Land Activity – $95
➡️ Stockholm Archipelago Cruise with guide – A guided cruise through the famous Stockholm Archipelago (approx. 2.5–3 hours), with beautiful views and commentary about the islands.  

3. Land Activity – $55
➡️ Lunch at a medieval restaurant in Tallinn – A themed meal experience in Tallinn, Estonia’s old town (usually at a historic/medieval-style venue).