Wonderful Scandinavian capitals

Flight from Montreal to Copenhague.

Arrival at Copenhagen Airport.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free morning.

Lunch ($).

Discover this charming human-scale maritime capital in a different way. On the program, you will discover the pretty pedestrian center of Copenhagen. This district offers lively little streets full of charm. You will notably discover the famous city hall and the nearby statue of Hans Christian Andersen. Your guide will take you to discover the Latin Quarter, Strøget, passing by the famous Stork Fountain. You will board a cruise on the canals offering an interesting visit and providing a new perspective on the city and its main monuments (departure from Nyhavn or Gammel Strand).

Dinner ($) and night at the Imperial Hotel 4* or similar.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Rosenborg Castle is a 17th-century Renaissance building surrounded by moats, adjacent to the King’s Garden (Kongens Have). It was the favorite castle of Christian IV and his children, their summer and country residence, at the astonishing distance of 2 km from Christiansborg! It houses the royal collections and the crown jewels. Amalienborg Palace is the winter residence of the Danish royal family. This architectural ensemble is divided into four palaces forming an octagonal square. At the center of the square stands a statue created by the sculptor Saly of King Frederik V, founder of Amalienborg as well as the surrounding district. We will then visit Frederick’s Church (Marmorkirken) (free entry), begun in 1744 with its many marble statues signed by Thorvaldsen, Denmark’s greatest sculptor. Every day at noon, the Royal Guard marches from Rosenborg Castle, through the city to Amalienborg Palace, ready to take its place at the Queen’s gates.

Dinner ($).

Mid-afternoon departure for Oslo, meet at your hotel for transfer to the DFDS ferry by private coach with your French-speaking assistance.

Check-in to the cabins for the night. Buffet supper on board.

Breakfast on board and arrival in Oslo, the oldest capital of the Nordic countries, nestled at the end of the Oslofjord.

Upon your arrival, you will meet your local French-speaking guide who will take you to visit the city of Oslo by private coach. You will have the opportunity to admire Frogner Park, which hosts the numerous controversial sculptures by Gustav Vigeland, the Royal Palace, the City Hall, and the medieval Akershus Fortress. Arrival at the hotel.

Lunch ($).

Rest of the day free.

Dinner ($) and overnight at the Scandic Solli 3* hotel or similar.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free time.

Lunch ($).

Departure from the hotel by private bus to the port where you will board the traditional cruise in the Oslo Fjord. We navigate through strident sounds, idyllic bays, and a labyrinth of islands with small vacation homes. Thanks to its superb location, Oslo offers you unique photo opportunities. Discover the landscape aboard a cruise boat. You will sail between numerous islands, including Hovedøya and the Dyna Lighthouse, between narrow inlets, and inside sheltered bays; this will allow you to photograph the capital from different angles. We will pass by the Opera, the new Munch Museum, and the new fjord village under development on Oslo’s waterfront. The boat will also pass near the Bygdøy peninsula, where there are many interesting museums as well as beaches such as Huk. You will also be able to see the Maritime Museum with historical ships moored inside, and the impressive Fram Museum which houses the polar ship of the same name.

Return to the hotel by private coach.

Dinner ($) and night at the Scandic Solli 3* hotel or similar.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Early morning departure for the train station with your French-speaking escort.

Train journey to Stockholm. Lunch ($) on board.

During the journey, let yourself be lulled by the dreamlike Scandinavian landscapes with its vast plains as far as the eye can see, its dense forests, and its peaceful lakes. Arrival in the early afternoon.

Meeting with your local French-speaking guide for a guided city tour by private coach. You will start from the heights of Fjällgatan to enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the city. You will be able to admire the medieval old town with its narrow passages and charming cobblestone streets, the Royal Palace, the Cathedral, and the City Hall (admission extra), a massive building with its tall tower, located on the edge of the canals and which hosts the Nobel Prize gala every year.

Dinner ($) and night at the Clarion Stockholm 3* hotel or similar.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free time.

Lunch ($).

Departure with your guide from your hotel to the famous private residence of the royal family that overlooks the countryside to the west of Stockholm. The guide will take advantage of the journey to present the royalty and its importance in Sweden. Once at Drottningholm, we will visit the best-preserved royal palace in Sweden. Built during the 1600s, Drottningholm Palace is today listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The king and queen live there and raised their children there. It is one of the ten palaces that the royal family has at its disposal and its European architecture is stunning.

Dinner ($) and night at the Clarion Stockholm 3* hotel or similar.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Lunch ($).

Departure from your hotel to the famous island of Djurgården, an island very close to the city center, highly appreciated by Stockholm residents for its calm and nature. During the visit, you will discover 2 unmissable places in Stockholm. First, the Vasa Museum: which houses a sumptuous King’s warship from the 17th century that sank during its maiden voyage. It is renowned for the richness of its decorations and its state of preservation. Then, you will visit the Skansen open-air museum: it traces the life of the Swedes in past centuries as well as their buildings meticulously reproduced according to the plans of the time.

Dinner ($) and night at the Clarion Stockholm 3* hotel or similar.

Petit déjeuner buffet à l’hôtel.

Transfert avec assistance francophone vers l´aéroport de Stockholm.