5 Nordic Countries: Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland (14 Days)

Meet at Toronto Pearson International Airport at the designated time. Your tour leader will assist with check-in procedures. Board a deluxe international flight bound for Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark.

After arriving in Copenhagen, visit Frederiksborg Castle, a Renaissance palace now home to the Museum of National History. Set on three lake islands, its lavish Great Hall is known as “Denmark’s Versailles.”

After breakfast, photo stop at the Royal Palace, then visit Langelinie Park to see the Little Mermaid statue. Continue to the Hans Christian Andersen statue, City Hall, and the Gefion Fountain. Optional Nyhavn canal cruise through the historic harbour. After lunch, board the luxury cruise ferry across the Kattegat Strait to Oslo. Enjoy duty-free shops, restaurants, and bars on board, with a special dinner served in the evening.

After breakfast on the cruise ship, cruise along Norway’s unique fjords and arrive in Oslo. Disembark and enjoy a city tour, including the City Hall, the site of the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony, and the Wigner Park with its 212 statues of people sculpted from bronze, iron, and other materials, each with a unique posture. You will also have time to shop for distinctive Nordic souvenirs. Later, drive to Geilo, Norway’s famous ski resort town.

After breakfast, drive across the Hardangervidda mountain plateau and begin the Norwegian fjord journey. Travel along the Hardangerfjord, carved by ancient glaciers, with snowy peaks, plunging waterfalls, and highland lakes. Visit the Norwegian Nature Centre to watch a film on Northern Europe’s largest panoramic screen showcasing Norway’s landscapes. After lunch, arrive in Bergen, Norway’s second-largest city, and explore the lively fish market at the harbour. Optionally, ride the Fløibanen funicular to the top of Mount Fløyen for stunning views of the fjords and mountains.

After breakfast, drive to Gudvangen to take in panoramic fjord views and photos, then continue to Flåm, the starting point of the famous mountain railway. Board the Flåm Railway for a scenic ride past countless waterfalls, sheer cliffs, and dramatic gorges. After the train journey, drive through the world’s longest fjord tunnel and cross the Sognefjord—the deepest, longest, and largest fjord in the world. Known as the “King of the Fjords,” this Ice Age wonder features towering cliffs and rolling peaks in a breathtaking landscape. Continue across the Sognefjord to Sogndal.

After breakfast, drive through fjord tunnels to Briksdal, a scenic town known for its glacier beauty. Ride a glacier jeep and then walk up to Briksdal Glacier, where the ice glows with a pale blue light. After lunch, board a fjord cruise on the stunning Geirangerfjord, often called the most beautiful fjord in the world. The hour-long journey winds through towering mountains and dramatic scenery. Disembark in Geiranger, the village at the head of the fjord, and enjoy a brief tour of this picturesque setting.

After breakfast, travel along the winding roads of Eidsfjord, passing through the charming town of Åndalsnes with its stunning mountain and water views—truly a picture-perfect landscape. In the afternoon, arrive in Lillehammer, Norway’s famous ski resort. Visit the 1994 Winter Olympic venues and the ski jump, and enjoy panoramic views of the city from the hilltop.

After breakfast, cross the Kjølen Mountains into neighbouring Sweden. The Swedish countryside is dotted with lakes, while the cities offer a striking contrast with their historic buildings and winding cobblestone lanes. After lunch in Karlstad, arrive in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden and the largest city in Scandinavia. Built on 14 islands connected by arched bridges along the Baltic Sea, it’s known as the “Venice of the North.”

After breakfast, explore Stockholm’s Old Town. Visit the City Hall, celebrated as one of Europe’s most beautiful buildings and home to the annual Nobel Prize banquet. Continue to the Vasa Museum, which houses a magnificent 17th-century wooden warship built for a Swedish king. Afterwards, board a 5-star Silja Line cruise ferry and sail across the Baltic Sea to Helsinki, the capital of Finland. In the evening, enjoy a seafood buffet dinner on board.

After breakfast on the cruise, arrive in Helsinki and disembark for a city tour. Visit the Rock Church, Parliament House, the Presidential Palace, the 1952 Olympic Stadium, and the Sibelius Monument, a park dedicated to Finland’s great composer. The city is also home to numerous museums, art galleries, concert halls, and the opera house.

After breakfast at the hotel, head to the harbour market area for some free time to shop and sample local snacks. The iconic landmark here is the famous Helsinki Cathedral, a favourite spot for photographers. Afterwards, fly to Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland. Upon arrival, visit the Blue Lagoon, the world’s largest open-air geothermal spa. The white silica mud on the lagoon floor is rich in minerals beneficial to the skin.

After breakfast, take a guided coach tour of Iceland’s famous Golden Circle route. Visit Strokkur Geysir, one of the world’s most famous geysers, known for its misty, smoke-like steam and eruptions reaching up to 30 metres. Continue to Gullfoss, one of Iceland’s most stunning waterfalls. Plunging 70 metres across a width of 2,500 metres, its golden mist gives the falls their name. Return to the city to visit Hallgrímskirkja, one of the world’s ten most magnificent churches, and the iconic Sun Voyager sculpture.

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy some free time before transferring to the airport for your flight to Toronto. This concludes your memorable journey.