Copenhagen to Northern Norway

Begin your journey in the vibrant city of Copenhagen. Arrive early to explore the pastel-colored waterfront houses in Nyhavn and the world's oldest rollercoaster at Tivoli Gardens. Discover the diverse culinary scene in Norrebro, a residential area known for its wide range of restaurants. Meet your group at 6 pm and consider joining an optional group dinner to kick off your adventure.

Embrace the local way of life by exploring Copenhagen by bike. Venture into the Freetown of Christiania with a local guide and discover the city's major sites. Spend the late afternoon at your leisure, perhaps visiting the classicist palaces of 18th-century Amalienborg or the National Museum. The day concludes with an optional group dinner.

Take a morning train ride to Malmo in Sweden, via the famous Oresund Bridge. Experience the revival of Malmo, a city once reliant on shipbuilding, now a hub for architecture firms, IT companies, and start-ups. Explore the Old Town and then continue to Gothenburg, where you'll spend the night.

Catch an early ferry from Gothenburg to Vrango Island, known for its stunning beaches and protected nature reserves. Explore the coastline in an included kayaking activity, then enjoy free time strolling around the town. Return to Gothenburg for a free evening in Sweden's second-largest city, known as the world's most sustainable destination.

Head to Alingsas, known as the Capital of Fika, a Swedish café and food culture. Tour the town's best traditional cafes with a local expert, learning about the local love affair with coffee and sampling Swedish cinnamon buns, biscuits, chocolate truffles, pastries, and sandwiches. Return to Gothenburg in the late afternoon for some leisure time.

Catch a morning bus to Norway's capital, Oslo. Your leader will take you on an orientation walk to get a first taste of this quirky, colorful city. Spend the afternoon exploring at your leisure, perhaps visiting the Munch Museum or strolling along Karl Johans Gate, the main shopping strip of the city. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Norwegian dinner with the group.

Enjoy a free day in Oslo. Consider island hopping on Oslofjord, exploring the Viking Museum, tasting local flavors at the Mathallen food hall, or exploring the Akershus Castle & Fortress. You could also check out the cool shops in the Grunerløkka district. There's so much to get stuck into.

Leave Oslo behind and take the train across the stunning countryside to Trondheim, the city where kings go through their coronation. Explore the city situated on the Trondheimsfjord, with colorful wooden storehouses flanking the Nidelva River. Enjoy a group dinner at one of the city's great seafood restaurants.

The forested Bymarka awaits you today. Take an easy walk around Lianvatnet, a freshwater lake surrounded by grassy slopes and shady paths. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the lake before exploring Bymarka further or returning to Trondheim for sightseeing at leisure. Don't miss the Nidaros Cathedral, an immense Gothic cathedral and the northernmost Gothic structure in Europe.

Wake up just north of the Arctic Circle as you pull into the town of Bodø. Spend some time exploring this interesting town until you leave on the afternoon ferry to Svolvaer on the Lofoten Islands. After arriving late in the evening, settle into your comfortable accommodation in the town of Svolvaer.

Depart the Lofoten Islands on a long but scenic travel day to Tromsø. Start with a local bus ride to Harstad, then continue by local ferry past stunning scenery, plenty of fjords and even a maelstrom to Tromsø. Enjoy a free evening on arrival in town.

Start exploring Tromsø on an e-bike tour and learn about life north of the Arctic Circle. Then, explore Tromsø at your leisure. Perhaps learn about the region's fascinating history at the Polar Museum and Tromsø Museum, check out the many art galleries or take a boat cruise in the surrounding waters. No visit to Tromsø would be complete without a beer at the city's oldest pub, Olhallen.