You’re in for a whole lot of hygge when you hit the colourful and character-filled streets of Copenhagen - the starting point for your 12 day Scandinavia itinerary.

Once in the Danish capital, meet up with your Travel Director and your fellow travellers to enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel. The following day, enjoy a tour of one of the world’s most liveable cities with a Local Specialist. Wander the lively streets to see the iconic hotspots, from the stunning Royal Amalienborg Palace to snapping a selfie with the Little Mermaid Sculpture. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure, so why not join a Choice Experience to the Danish Riviera past ancient fishing villages to the 17th-century Frederiksborg Castle?

The next leg of your journey will see you travelling from Denmark to Norway across the Øresund by ferry. Pass the beautiful city of Gothenburg en route to Oslo, the Norwegian capital. Encounter the contemporary and comfortable city with its flower-lined boulevards and bustling waterways. Your Local Specialist will reveal all the highlights of Oslo, including the medieval Akershus fortress, the City Hall and the Royal Palace.

Visit Oslo’s bronze, granite and cast iron fantasy-land left behind by Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland in Frogner Park, home to the world’s largest sculpture exhibition by a single artist. Travel to Norway’s Telemark region, renowned for its distinctive skiing in the winter and ample hiking opportunities in the summer. In the evening, enjoy a hearty dinner with your travel companions at a local restaurant.

Wind your way through Norway’s spectacular mountains en route to Bergen, known as the ‘Queen of the Fjords’. The former capital of Norway has been a trading centre since the 13th-century as you will come to discover on your tour of the city with a Local Specialist, including the fish market and the Haakon's Hall, a former Royal residence, as well as the vibrant, colourful wooden warehouses of UNESCO-listed Bryggen, the center of Bergen’s Hanseatic trade for centuries.

Spend the rest of the time in Bergen at your leisure, so consider joining a Choice Experience to the lost village of Telavåg, where you can delve into Norway’s World War II history, or visit the villa of famous composer Edvard Grieg.

Witness the very best of Norway today as you head to the 'King of the Fjords', Sognefjord, the world’s longest and deepest fjord. You'll have a rare opportunity as part of a Choice Experience to travel on the Flåm Railway, known as one of the world’s most stunning rail journeys. After, for nature lovers, there's a Choice Experience to board a cruise on the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord, whose magnificent landscape has inspired painters for centuries. Tonight, join your travel companions for dinner at your hotel.

Enjoy a scenic drive through the mountains to Lillehammer, the heart of Norway. Opt to join a Choice Experience to the charming open-air museum of Maihaugen and step back in time to see what life was like in Norway centuries ago.

Travel through Norway’s lush forest landscapes, through the cottage countryside of Sweden bound for Lake Vänern, Sweden’s largest lake. Take a deep breath and embrace the simplicity of your surroundings before continuing to the lively university town of Örebro, where you’ll stay tonight. View the 13th-century castle on the banks of the Svartån River during a tour with your Local Specialist.

Known as ‘beauty on the water’, your final stop is the Swedish capital of Stockholm. With style and substance at the forefront, discover cutting edge boutiques, cosy cafés and quirky restaurants, all connected by bustling waterways. Uncover the highlights and hidden gems with a Local Specialist, viewing the medieval Storkyrkan, the Swedish Parliament and the Royal Palace.

Complete your adventure with an Optional Experience to the world’s first Ice Bar and say skål in glasses made of pure river ice, then join your fellow travelers later for dinner to celebrate the end of your 12 day Scandinavian holiday.