SCANDINAVIAN CAPITALS

After breakfast, a fascinating guided tour of Stock holm takes us to famous sights such as the Royal Palace, the gorgeous island of Djurgarden, the Old Town, with its n arrow cobbled streets and numerous antique shops, and the fine City Hall, with its famous Blue and Gold Rooms. Afternoon free. (B,D,O)

A free morning to further explore lovely Stockholm, and perhaps shop for a few interesting souvenirs. After noon transfer by coach for your scenic cruise across the sea, sailing slowly through the Stockholm Archipelago past numerous attractive small islands to wonderful Helsinki. (B,D,O)

Arrive in Helsinki, with a morning guided tour of t he best sights. Your afternoon is free to explore this fine city which features numerous Art Nouveau treasures, and perhaps indulge in a little shopping. Return ferry to Stock holm. (B,D,O)

Our tour continues with a pleasant coach trip to ad mire the southern Swedish countryside to the city of Jonkoping, beautifully set on pretty Lake Vattern, continuing through Smlland and Sklne to Malmo, crossing the spectacular new Resund Bridge to arrive in Copenhagen in the early evening. (B,D,O)

A morning guided tour of Copenhagen, showcasing the Amalienborg Palace, Christiansborg Palace, seat of the Danish Parliament, the old harbour of Nyhavn, the famous Little Mermaid and many other popular sights. Afternoon free in Copenhagen, with dinner at the famous Tivoli Gardens. (B,D,O)

After a tasty Danish breakfast, your morning is free in Copenhagen. Afternoon coach transfer for your overnight cruise to Oslo, featuring a delicious dinner as you cruise gently up the Kattegat on your way to intriguing Oslo. (B,D,O)

We sail up the exciting Oslo Fjord, with a morning guided tour of Oslo to see the world-famous Viking Ships, the Fram Polar Exploration ship, the amazing Vigeland Sculpture Park and other wonderful sights. A coach transfer to Hol menkollen follows, for a view of the city and the fjord far below. (B,D,O)

After breakfast, transfer to Oslo Airport. (B)