Great Scandinavia and Fjords Tour - with Turkish Airlines
Tour details
1st Day Istanbul – Copenhagen
We meet at Istanbul New Airport, at the international departure terminal three hours before the flight. After baggage handling, ticketing, and check-in procedures, we board our scheduled Turkish Airlines flight to Copenhagen. Upon arrival, we transfer to our private bus waiting for us at the airport. Then, we depart for a panoramic city tour of Copenhagen, including Christianborg Palace, Amalienborg Palace (Royal Residence), Little Mermaid Statue, Stroget (Europe’s longest pedestrian street), Nyhavn Canal, Medieval Exchange building, and City Hall Square. Optional extra tour to Kronborg Castle & Frederiksborg Palace (85 Euro): we will see the Renaissance-style castle from outside, then visit the summer residence of the Danish royal family and its beautifully landscaped gardens. After the tour, we transfer to the hotel in Copenhagen for check-in and free time to rest. Accommodation at the hotel.
2nd Day Copenhagen – Oslo (DFDS Cruise) and overnight on the ship
After breakfast at the hotel, we check out and head to the DFDS Cruise ship bound for Oslo. After settling into our cabins, we have free time onboard. In the evening, we enjoy dinner and overnight stay aboard the ship.
3rd Day Oslo – Geilo
Following breakfast, we depart for a panoramic city tour of Oslo, visiting Royal Palace, Parliament, City Hall (famous for Nobel Peace Prize ceremonies), Folk Museum, National Theatre, Oslo Cathedral, Karl Johans Street, and the Resistance Museum. Optional extra tour to Vigeland Park (40 Euro): the world's largest open-air sculpture park featuring monolithic human figures created by Gustav Vigeland. The park contains 214 granite and bronze sculptures, created over 10 years. After the sightseeing, we continue towards Geilo, a popular ski resort. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and enjoy free time to relax. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
4th Day Geilo – Bergen
After breakfast, we depart for Bergen. Optional extra tour to Fjord by boat (150 Euro): a two-hour cruise through Aurlandsfjord between Flam and Gudvangen, one of the most scenic fjords in Norway. Then, we continue our journey to Bergen via private bus. Bergen, Norway’s second-largest city, known as the “City of Seven Mountains,” was the capital in the 13th century. Sightseeing includes the Fish Market, colorful Hanseatic buildings in Bryggen, and the old harbor area. During free time, you can explore the Fish Market or sample local seafood. Afterward, transfer to the hotel in Bergen for check-in and rest.
5th Day Bergen – Flam – Sognefjord – Forde Town
Following breakfast, we head to Flam. Optional extra tour to Flam Railway (150 Euro): a spectacular train journey offering breathtaking views of Norway’s landscape. After the train ride, we take a ferry from Fodnes to Mannheller to see the stunning Sognefjord, the largest and most impressive fjord in Norway. Then, continue to Forde Town, transfer to the hotel, and enjoy free time. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
6th Day Forde Town – Leikanger – Sogndal SFJORA – Aurlandsfjord – Flam – Hamar
After breakfast, we set out for Hamar. We enjoy views of Sogndalsfjora, Aurlandsfjord, and the magnificent Kaupanger scenery along the way. We observe Borgund Stave Church in a panoramic view, then continue towards Hamar. After sightseeing, transfer to the hotel in Hamar for check-in and free time. Dinner and overnight stay.
7th Day Hamar – Karlstad – Örebro – Stockholm
Early breakfast, then depart early in the morning for a scenic journey through the fjords via Karlstad and Örebro toward Stockholm. Once in Stockholm, transfer to the hotel and enjoy free time to rest. Accommodation at the hotel.
8th Day Stockholm
After breakfast, proceed to a panoramic city tour of Stockholm. Included are Fjällgatan Hill, Gamla Stan (Old Town), Djurgården Park, the City Hall, the Royal Opera House, the National Theatre, Union Bank, and Kungsträdgården. Free time for shopping afterward. Optional extra tour to the Vasa Museum (50 Euro): viewing of the 17th-century warship Vasa, which sank on its maiden voyage in 1628, was salvaged after 333 years and is now displayed as a museum piece. Return to the hotel for rest.
9th Day Stockholm – Helsinki (Silja Line Cruise) and overnight onboard
After breakfast, optional visit to Uppsala & Sigtuna (85 Euro): explore the half-Gothic, half-Medieval university city of Uppsala, with its cathedral and university museum, and the ancient town of Sigtuna with colorful houses. Later, transfer to the port for the Silja Line Cruise to Helsinki. Spend time resting aboard the ship. Dinner and overnight onboard.
10th Day Helsinki
Upon arrival in Helsinki after breakfast, join a panoramic city tour. Highlights include Senate Square with the Sibelius Monument, Parliament Square, and the Helsinki Opera House. Optional extra trip to Porvoo (55 Euro): an enchanting medieval town with cobblestone streets and old wooden houses. After the tour, transfer to the hotel in Helsinki and free time to relax.
11th Day Helsinki – Tallinn (ferry)
After breakfast, head to the harbor for the ferry to Tallinn. Upon arrival, enjoy a panoramic tour of Tallinn, including the city walls and towers, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Tall Herman Tower, Parliament Building, Toompea Hill, Dome Church, St. Nicholas Church, Town Hall Square, and the old pharmacy—one of the oldest in Europe. Transfer to the hotel in Tallinn and enjoy free time.
12th Day Tallinn – Istanbul
After breakfast, check out of the hotel, and at the time specified by our guide, transfer to the airport. After baggage handling, check-in, and customs procedures, board Turkish Airlines for the flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival at Istanbul New Airport, our tour and services conclude.
What's included
- Economy class airfare with Turkish Airlines for Istanbul (IST) - Copenhagen (CPH) outbound, Tallinn (TLL) - Istanbul (IST)) return,
- Airport taxes,
- 9 nights accommodation at 3* and 4* hotels with bed & breakfast,
- Half-board accommodation at Geilo hotels,
- Half-board accommodation at Forde Town hotels,
- Half-board accommodation at Hamar hotels,
- 1 night half-board inner cabin accommodation on DFDS Cruise,
- 1 night half-board inner cabin accommodation on Silja Line Cruise,
- Airport-hotel-airport transfers,
- All city transfers with our private buses,
- Ferry travel between Copenhagen-Oslo and Stockholm-Helsinki,
- Ferry between Helsinki and Tallinn,
- Copenhagen Panoramic City Tour,
- Oslo Panoramic City Tour,
- Bergen Panoramic City Tour,
- Stockholm Panoramic City Tour,
- Helsinki Panoramic City Tour,
- Tallinn Panoramic City Tour,
- Professional Turkish-speaking guide services,
- Tourist city taxes,
- TURSAB professional liability insurance.
- Airport taxes,
- 9 nights accommodation at 3* and 4* hotels with bed & breakfast,
- Half-board accommodation at Geilo hotels,
- Half-board accommodation at Forde Town hotels,
- Half-board accommodation at Hamar hotels,
- 1 night half-board inner cabin accommodation on DFDS Cruise,
- 1 night half-board inner cabin accommodation on Silja Line Cruise,
- Airport-hotel-airport transfers,
- All city transfers with our private buses,
- Ferry travel between Copenhagen-Oslo and Stockholm-Helsinki,
- Ferry between Helsinki and Tallinn,
- Copenhagen Panoramic City Tour,
- Oslo Panoramic City Tour,
- Bergen Panoramic City Tour,
- Stockholm Panoramic City Tour,
- Helsinki Panoramic City Tour,
- Tallinn Panoramic City Tour,
- Professional Turkish-speaking guide services,
- Tourist city taxes,
- TURSAB professional liability insurance.
Not included
- Travel health insurance
- Domestic connection ticket,
- Visa fee, service fee,
- Outbound departure fee,
- Lunch and dinner not specified in the program,
- All kinds of personal expenses and additional expenses at the hotel & ship,
- Extra Tours
- Museum and archaeological site entrance fees,
- Driver tips 10 Euro / per person (optional).
Need to Know
ADVANTAGEOUS EXTRA TOURS 615 Euro 570 Euro
*** 0-5 years free, 5-12 years 50% discount.
**** Kronborg Castle & Frederiksborg Palace (85 Euro) + Vigeland Tour (40 Euro) + Flam Train Tour (150 Euro) + Vasa Ship Museum (50 Euro) + Fjord Boat Tour (150 Euro) + Uppsala and Sigtuna (85 Euro) + Porvoo Town Tour (55 Euro)
ACCOMMODATION AND FLIGHT NOTES
• Hotel check-in times are between 15:00 – 17:00 / check-out times are between 10:00 – 12:00.
• Departure and arrival times are local times.
• Please inquire about domestic connection details and fare differences.
• Group prices are not applicable; please ask for our special prices.
• For cruise accommodation, ask about the upper cabin price difference. Block bookings can be made based on cruise availability.
• Dinner Information:
Arrival times in Geilo, Forde Town, and Hamar regions are late, and restaurant options are limited and expensive; for your comfort, dinner is included. Meals are served as buffet or set menu depending on the hotel’s capacity. One bottle of water and coffee per person are included.
TK1783 ISTCPH 0715 0930
TK1424 TLLIST 1935 2315
*** 20 May & 10, 15, 22 July
TK1781 ISTCPH 1130 1350
TK1424 TLLIST 1935 2315
Copenhagen – 3* Four Points by Sheraton Copenhagen Arena etc.
DFDS Cruise
Geilo – 4* Ranten Hotel etc.
Bergen – 4* Quality Hotel Edvard Grieg etc.
Førde Town – 4* Kviknes Hotel etc.
Hamar – 4* Scandic Hamar etc.
Stockholm – 3* Good Morning Hotel Hagersten etc.
Silja Line Cruise
Helsinki – 4* Scandic Helsinki Aviapolis etc.
IMPORTANT NOTES
• Our tour program is organized with a minimum of 40 participants. If sufficient participation is not achieved, the final cancellation notice will be given by the agency 21 days before the departure date. Canceled tours will be communicated to you through your agency due to insufficient participation.
• If only category information is provided without specific hotel names or there are options for the same destination, hotels will be communicated 48 hours prior to the start of the tour by your agent.
• During fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be located at distances greater than specified or in different cities. In such cases, your agent will notify you 48 hours prior to departure.
• Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are brief, 2-3 hour tours that provide a general overview of the cities via guide narration from the vehicle, and do not include entrance fees to museums or historical sites. If these tours or other mentioned tours cannot be conducted due to restrictions by local authorities, road closures, or weather conditions, the agency is not responsible. Some tours may be conducted via public transport or on foot if roads or sites are inaccessible.
• Triple rooms are allocated based on hotel availability, and the beds for the third person are smaller than standard beds. They typically consist of one large bed and an extra fold-away or coach bed, which may be smaller. Participants accept the possibility of limited space and the nature of extra beds for triple and child reservations. Child discounts are valid for one child sharing with two adults within the specified age range. No bed guarantee is provided for children aged 0-2 years.
• Breakfast included in the tour is generally continental, consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, served in a dedicated area for groups.
• Flight times are for group tickets and may change; your agency will provide current details. Confirm flights before purchasing internal flights. If a participant books an internal connection flight separately, the agency is not responsible for any resulting issues or costs if the main flight or the tour is canceled or altered.
• According to airline rules, if the outbound flight is unused, the return flight will be canceled.
• Participants without flight tickets or arriving late are responsible for their transfers and must be at the starting point on time.
• The agency is not responsible for missed flights, and any costs arising from missed flights or changes are borne by the participants.
• Personal belongings, such as bags and passports, are the responsibility of the travelers; the agency is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Returning items or compensation is not guaranteed.
• In illness, loss, theft, or similar situations, the guide cannot accompany the group individually; the group’s safety and consistency take precedence.
• Accurate passport information (name, date of birth, passport number) must be provided during booking. Incorrect information may result in ticket cancellations or penalties, for which the participant is responsible.
• Some airlines may charge for food, beverages, or online check-in services.
• Seat assignment on buses cannot be guaranteed.
• The guide’s announced times are departure times; the vehicle will depart promptly. Late participants must arrange their own transfers to the next stop.
• Extra tours are organized by local agencies with a minimum participation of 20 persons. If there are insufficient participants, tours may not occur, or prices and schedules may vary depending on the number of participants, weather, and site openings. The guide may change schedules accordingly.
• Extra tours not included in standard packages are optional; if participants choose not to join, they accept to wait at designated resting points and will be picked up after the tour.
• Entrance fees for museums and sites during extra tours must be paid to the guide or agent at the time of reservation.
• Participants agree to pay any additional fees for tours and entrance tickets as notified beforehand and acknowledge that they are fully informed.
• The agency acts as an intermediary with the airline and is subject to the 1955 Hague Protocol. Flight delays or schedule changes can occur; the agency will notify as soon as possible. Participants accept that travel details may change before the tour.
VISA
• Turkish Republic citizens require a visa. Applications must be made with a valid passport (minimum 6 months validity from travel end date) with the documents listed in the “Visa Required Documents” provided by our agency.
• The visa must be obtained from the first country entered or the country with the longest stay.
• Green passport holders are exempt from the visa; a valid passport with at least 6 months validity is sufficient.
• Visa information provided applies to Turkish citizens. Other passport holders should consult relevant consulates.
• Having a visa does not guarantee entry; border control authorities may refuse entry. The agency is not responsible for entry issues; responsibility lies with the traveler.
• Passports that are torn, damaged, wet, or otherwise damaged require renewal and the visa must be valid on a new passport if required by the destination country. The traveler is responsible for any issues arising from this.
• Minors under 18 traveling alone or with only one parent may be asked for a notarized consent letter from the absent parent(s). Participants under 18 should be aware of these procedures.