Day 1
ISTANBUL – COPENHAGEN
We meet three hours before our flight at Istanbul Airport's international departure terminal. After luggage, ticket, and boarding procedures, we take our scheduled Turkish Airlines flight to Copenhagen. Upon arrival, we transfer to our private bus waiting at the airport. Then, we depart for our panoramic city tour of Copenhagen. We will see Christianborg Palace, Amalienborg Palace (Royal Palace), Little Mermaid, Stroget, which is Europe's longest pedestrian street, Nyhavn Canal, medieval stock exchange buildings, and the City Hall Square. Those interested can join an optional tour to Kronborg Castle & Frederiksborg Palace (85 Euro). We will see one of the extraordinary examples of the Renaissance movement and a significant symbol in Northern European history. Afterwards, we will visit the exterior of the castle and the summer residence of the Danish royal family, along with its specially designed gardens. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel in Copenhagen and have free time to rest. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 2
COPENHAGEN – MALMÖ – GÖTEBORG
After breakfast at the hotel, we head to Malmö. Known historically as Malmhaug, meaning "the mound of gravel," we arrive in Malmö and begin our city tour. During the tour, we will visit Stortorget Square, City Hall, lively Lilla Torg Square with cafes and restaurants, and Sankt Petri Church. Afterward, we proceed to Gothenburg, the second largest city in Sweden. Founded over the Göta River by King Charles IX, Gothenburg captivates with its historical and cultural riches and is also Scandinavia's largest port city. Famous for its canals, we will see Avenue Boulevard, Gustav Adolf Square, Poseidon Statue, and the opera and theater buildings. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time to rest. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 3
GÖTEBORG – OSLO
After breakfast at the hotel, we head for a panoramic city tour of Oslo. We will see the Royal Palace, the Parliament Building, the City Hall where the Nobel Peace Prizes are awarded, the National Theatre, Oslo Cathedral, Karl Johans Street, the Residences Museum, and other landmarks. Those interested can join an optional tour to Vigeland (40 Euro). It is the world’s largest outdoor sculpture park, featuring Gustav Vigeland’s 214 granite and bronze human sculptures and 13 wrought iron gates, created over ten years. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel in Oslo and have free time to rest. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 4
OSLO
After breakfast, optional excursions include visiting the historical Flåm Railway (150 Euro), which takes us through beautiful fjords, or the Fjord Boat Tour (150 Euro) for two hours of stunning fjord scenery. Afterwards, we transfer to our hotel in Oslo and have leisure time to relax. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 5
OSLO – KARLSTAD – ÖREBRO – STOCKHOLM
After breakfast, we depart early in the morning for a long journey through stunning fjords, passing through Karlstad and Örebro to Stockholm. In Karlstad, we will have a city tour and free time for lunch. In the evening, we transfer to our hotel in Stockholm and have free time to rest. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 6
STOCKHOLM
After breakfast at the hotel, we start our panoramic city tour of Stockholm. We will visit Fjällgatan Hill, Gamla Stan (Old Town), Djurgården Park, the City Hall, the National Theatre (which hosts seven theatres under one roof), the Stock Exchange building, and Kungsträdgården Park. After the tour, there is free time for shopping. Those interested can join an optional tour to the Vasa Museum (50 Euro), which houses the well-preserved 17th-century warship Vasa that sank on its maiden voyage in 1628 and was salvaged after 333 years. Later, we transfer to our hotel and enjoy free time in Stockholm. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 7
STOCKHOLM – HELSINKI (Silja Line Cruise)
After breakfast at our hotel, we cruise to Helsinki. Those interested can join an optional tour to Uppsala & Sigtuna (85 Euro), where we visit the half-Gothic, medieval university city of Uppsala, including Uppsala Cathedral and the University Museum and building, and the colorful ancient town of Sigtuna. Later, we board the Silja Line Cruise to Helsinki. After settling into our cabins, we have free time to rest. Overnight on the cruise.
Day 8
HELSINKI – ISTANBUL
Following breakfast on board, we do a panoramic city tour of Helsinki. Known as the White City of the North because of its light-colored stone architecture, Helsinki's highlights include Senate Square with the Sibelius Monument, Parliament Square, and the Royal Opera House. At the designated time, we transfer to Helsinki Airport. After luggage, ticket, and customs procedures, our Turkish Airlines flight departs for Istanbul. Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, our tour and services conclude.