Scandinavian Heritage (Small Groups, 28 Days)

27 nights in twin-share rooms at hand-picked hotels

4 Dinner with Wine (DW)

27 Breakfast (B)

10 Dinner (D)

1 Lunch with Wine (LW)

Oslo: Join your Travel Director and fellow guests at 17:30, to enjoy a Welcome Dinner with wine.

Helsinki: Wander through the aromatic stalls of a traditional food market with your Local Expert and sample local produce, like liquorice or smoked reindeer.

Alta: Savour a delicious oven-baked lunch of local seasonal specialities of fresh salmon or the local's favourite, reindeer, served with fresh salads and wine.

Oslo: Scandinavian hospitality is matched with fine food and a glass of wine at your Celebration Dinner.

Alta: Meet the Lyrek family and their huskies. Hear tales about their marathon Arctic dog sled races while enjoying a hearty lunch.

Copenhagen: For your Celebration Dinner enjoy a meal at Cofoco, a restaurant leading the way in minimizing food waste and acting for a sustainable future.

Choose between two carefully selected activities

Odense: Be enchanted by the tales of Hans Christian Andersen's life when you visit the museum dedicated to his life and works.

Odense: Visit St Canute's Cathedral and hear tales of Canute, Denmark's last Viking king and royal saint.

Rovaniemi: Meet Santa Claus when you visit his village where it is Christmas all year round! From his post office, you can make sure that Santa sends Christmas letters to friends and family back home come December.

Rovaniemi: Join your Local Expert for a nature walk in the forest and admire the tranquil surroundings.

Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.

Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.

We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.

Cruise in high-class cabins with sea views.

Lyngdal: Tour the Wild Salmon Centre with a biologist guide and learn about protecting salmon populations and the local ecosystem.

Karasjok: Visit the The Sámi Museum in Karasjok, displaying the largest cultural heritage collection of indigenous Sámi people in Norway. Admire a big part of its 5,000 items collection, spread across indoor and outdoor exhibits. The Sámi Museum in Karasjok educates its guests about the resiliency of the Sámi community and endeavors to safeguard indigenous-driven processes and traditional practices.The Sámi Museum advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities.

Oslo: With your Local Expert, see Akershus Castle, Oslo Harbour and the Royal Palace.

Oslo: Take a moment to contemplate the interesting Vigeland sculptures when you visit Frogner Park.

Hardangervidda: Pass through the National Park known for its beautiful arctic tundra.

Bergen: With your Local Expert, see the many colourful stalls of the lively Fish Market and marvel at the 13th-century Haakon's Hall.

Flam Railway: Journey on one of the world's steepest railways through tunnels that spiral in and out of the mountainside of the narrow Flåm Valley.

Stavanger: Fjord hop from Bergen to Stavanger.

Kristiansand: Sail across the Skagerrak as you cross from Kristiansand to Hirsthals.

Odense: Kongernes Jelling - Home of the Viking Kings visit uses lighting, sound and imaginative special effects bringing to life Viking adventure stories from 1000 years ago.

Copenhagen: Make the most of the long summer nights at the glittering Tivoli Gardens, the world-famous entertainment park, full of fantasy, fun and charm.

Copenhagen: With your Local Expert, view Christiansborg Palace and the cathedral where the Crown Prince of Denmark married Princess Mary. You'll also see Rosenborg Castle, Amalienborg Palace and the unusual Rundertaarn, which is the oldest functioning Observatory in Europe.

Copenhagen: Visit the impressive 18th century Copenhagen Cathedral, designed by Christian Frederik Hansen, known for its neoclassical architecture and for featuring the largest bell in Denmark.

Oresund Bridge: Cross this magnificent feat of engineering. It's the longest road and rail bridge in Europe, spanning 8 kilometres.

Stockholm: With a Local Expert, step inside the City Hall where the fabulous Gyllene salen, the Golden Hall is covered by 18 million gilded mosaic tiles. You'll also see the Blå hallen, the Blue Hall, where the Nobel Prize banquets are held.

Stockholm: With your Local Expert, visit Gamla Stan to see the cathedral where Swedish kings have been coronated and wander the narrow streets of the Old Town.

Helsinki: Admire the beautiful views from your high-class, sea-view cabin as your cruise through the largest archipelago in the world, from Stockholm to Helsinki.

Helsinki: Your Local Expert will show you the sights of the harbour city. Wander through the aromatic stalls of a traditional food market and sample local produce like liquorice or smoked reindeer before enjoying free time to explore the harbour of this fascinating city of design.

Kuopio: Admire the spectacular panoramic views from atop Puijo Tower.

Oulu: Visit Northern Finland's oldest city. It is also one of the most important harbour cities in all of Northern Europe.

Rovaniemi: See Alvar Aalto's Town Hall and visit the cathedral. You'll even receive an Arctic Circle Crossing certificate.

Sodankyla: Visit one of Lapland's oldest churches.

Ivalo: Enjoy an orientation as you arrive into the village.

Karasjok: See the Sami Parliament and continue on to visit the museum devoted to Sami history and culture, offering a glimpse into the old Sami lifestyle.

North Cape: Journey to mainland Europe's most northern point to see something that doesn't happen - sunset! Even at midnight, the sun clings to the horizon. This once-in-a-lifetime unique experience is accompanied by champagne and caviar to make it even more special. Stand near the fence of the towering cliffs, dramatically rising out of the sea and you will feel as if you are on the edge of the world, and you literally are.

Narvik: Learn more about the scenic town of Narvik and its history as you gaze upon the majestic mountains that surround the town.

Mosjoen: See the street of historic, 19th century wooden buildings and Norway's oldest octagonal church.

Trondheim: Tell all your friends you travelled through!

Geiranger: Enjoy an orientation of Geiranger to learn more about this small village and the surrounding Fjords.

Geiranger: Cruise along the deep, blue waters of majestic Geirangerfjord, surrounded by snow-covered mountains, gushing waterfalls and lush green vegetation.

Lillehammer: Explore the town where the 1994 Winter Olympics were held.

Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.

From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.

Kristiansand: During your orientation with your Travel Director, walk the city centre and see the Dom Kirke and Nupen Fountain.

Trondheim: During an orientation with your Travel Director, see the Market Square and its statue of Olav Tryggvason, the Nidaros Cathedral, the Tyholt Tower and Old Town Bridge.

Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).

If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.

Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.