10-Day Discovery Tour of Scandinavia for Families

After breakfast, your guide will lead you to Akershus Castle and Fortress, which is a medieval castle that dates back to the late 1200s. When you arrive at Akershus Festning, your guide will direct you through the stone fortress to help you learn the history of Oslo. City Hall may not be an expected visit, but these halls have an interesting story to tell. You will visit the city’s administrative body and the seat of the City’s Council. Afterward, you and your guide will journey to the Royal Palace, where you will watch the changing of the guards before having the chance to explore the structure.

After breakfast, your guide will escort you to Ekerbergparken, which is a 62-acre sculpture park with works by famous artists, such as Salvador Dali, Auguste Rodin, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. From far away, the sloping marble roof of the Oslo Opera House will resemble an iceberg. As your guide drives you to this cultural phenomenon, you will have the chance to climb to the top of the building. From the top, you will have a panoramic view of the city. Afterward, your adventure will continue at the National Heritage Park.

After breakfast this morning, you will fly to Bergen. When you land at Flesland Airport, a private driver will be waiting to greet and transfer you to your accommodation in the heart of the city. From there, your guide will lead you to the Ulriken Cable, which will carry you to the tallest of Bergen’s seven mountains. At the top of the mountain, you will enjoy a spectacular view of all of Bergen and its gorgeous scenery. Once you descend, you will visit the Fish Market, which has been located in the heart of the city since the 1200s. After the market, you will explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bryggen.

Today, you will fly to the Vesteralen Coast and land at Stokmarknes Airport. When you have collected your bags, a private driver will greet and transfer you to your accommodation. From here, your guide will lead you to the coast for a whale-watching expedition. These sightings cannot be outright guaranteed, but there is a great chance that you will see whales. Afterward, your journey will continue to Trollfjorden, where you will sail through the fjord. Your guide will then lead you to the abandoned fishing village of Nyksund, where you can discover how this area resurrected itself from the dead. In addition to your wonderful day, you should be able to watch the northern lights this evening.

This morning, you will fly to Stockholm. When you land, a private driver will greet and transfer you to your accommodation in the heart of the city. After you have had a chance to settle in, you will transfer to Vasamuseet, which is the maritime museum in the capital. Your guide will then lead you to Junibacken, where you can meet an array of popular children’s characters. Here, you can also recreate many famous fantasy scenes from the books. Afterward, your guide will lead you to the Royal Palace before descending into the Royal Armory in the cellar. This evening, you will dine at one of the few Michelin-starred restaurants in the region.

After breakfast this morning, you will fly to Gothenburg. Gothenburg is the second-largest city in the country and played an important role in trade due to its location. Once you have your luggage, your driver will transfer you to your accommodation before the Universeum. Sweden is known for having many islands, and you will visit some of them today. You will hop from island to island, visiting peaceful little villages. Afterward, you will take the ferry back to the mainland before boarding a boat to sail along the canals of Gothenburg. Once your feet are back on land, you can dine at another Michelin-starred restaurant.

The island of Oland is known as the Swedish island of paradise because it is like the Hawaii of Scandinavia. After breakfast, you will visit this idyllic haven. When you land at Kalmar Airport, a private driver will transfer you to your accommodation on the island. Here, you will board a helicopter and fly over the Borgholm Castle. When back on land in Oland, you will be able to visit with camels and alpaca. Your guide will then lead you to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stora Alvaret, which is a barren limestone terrace that holds unique biodiversity.

This morning, you will fly to Copenhagen. When you arrive, a private driver will be waiting to greet and transfer you to your accommodation. From there, your guide will lead you to the Little Mermaid statue. The statue was a gift from a brewer to the city of Copenhagen, which was inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s character of the same name. You will then journey to Nyhavn, which is a 17th and 18th-century waterfront that is lined with colorful townhomes and restaurants. Afterward, you will fly to Billund to visit the world of LEGO and the LEGO house. Tonight, you will have the option to dine at another Michelin-starred restaurant.

After breakfast, your guide will lead you to Frilandsmuseet, which is the largest and oldest open-air museum in the world. Here, you can stroll through the grounds at your leisure for a short time. Today, you will be leaving, and once you have finished with the museum, you will return to your accommodation. When you are packed and ready, a driver will transfer you to the airport for your flight home.