10-Day Discovery Tour of Scandinavia for Families

What to expect on this itinerary
Experience the world of Vikings, breathtaking fjords, and incredible landscapes with this 10-day adventure to Scandinavia. Uncover the history of the region while also immersing yourself in Scandinavia’s delicious cuisine. Designed for families who are looking for an adventure, this customizable tour will have you going on a whale-watching expedition, indulging in Michelin-starred restaurants, and visiting Oslo Opera House.
Customizable Itinerary
Oslo - 1,100-Year-Old Viking Ships
When you land at Oslo Airport, your private transfer will greet and transfer you to your luxurious accommodation in the heart of the city. From there, your guide will drive you to the Viking Ship Museum, where you can witness three original Viking ships. When you see these boats, they will harken back to a time when Vikings conquered the world. After the museum, you will be escorted to a Michelin-starred restaurant. When you have finished your meal, your guide will return you to your accommodation.
What's Included:
Oslo - Painted City Walls
Oslo - Oslo Opera House
Bergen - Secret Passageways
Vesteralen Coast - Elusive Whales
Stockholm - The Wonderland of Junibacken
Gothenburg - Michelin-Starred Dining
Oland - Over the Island of Paradise
Copenhagen - The LEGO House
Copenhagen - Departure
Trip Highlights
- Traverse through the museum that houses three original Viking ships before tantalizing your senses at a Michelin-starred restaurant
- Captivate your family’s imagination in a medieval fortress and castle before journeying into history through City Hall’s painted walls
- Marvel at sculptures by famous artists in a 62-acre sculpture park and climb the roof of the Oslo Opera House
- Rise to the tallest peaks via the Ulriken Cable Car for an all-encompassing view
- Venture on a whale-watching expedition for the elusive sperm and killer whales off the Vesteralen Coast
- Immerse yourself in fairy tales at Junibacken
- Island-hop through the archipelagos of Gothenburg
- Journey to the island of paradise off of Sweden to ride camels and pet alpacas
- Revel in the original Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale of the Little Mermaid before flying to the LEGO house
Detailed Description
Let your imagination run wild as you and your family explore the history of the Vikings, helicopter over immense castles, and dive deep into the land of fairy tales. During your 10-day tour of Scandinavia, your family will visit the medieval past, dine in Michelin-starred restaurants, and ride the cable cars to the tallest peak in the region. Once you arrive in Oslo, your private transfer will escort you to the Viking Ship Museum, where three 1,100-year-old ships stand tall. Then, you will dine in the Michelin-starred restaurant in Oslo before heading to a medieval castle the following day.
The next day, you will partake in an adventure through the sculpture park, which is home to work from famous artists, such as Dali, Renoir, and Rodin. Then, you will ascend to the tallest of the seven peaks in Bergen for a panoramic view of the fjords, city, and its surrounding areas. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bergen awaits your curiosity, and here, there are many secret passageways for your family to discover. You will then sail to the open sea to hopefully witness the elusive gentle giants of the sea.
In Sweden, you will delve into the world of fairy tales at Junibacken, which is devoted to famous Swedish children’s authors. You will then helicopter over the island of paradise to Borgholm Castle. Afterward, you will journey to the Kamelranch. Here, you can ride camels and pet alpacas. Your family’s travels will conclude in Denmark, where you can visit the famous Little Mermaid statue before flying to Billund to visit the LEGO house.
Starting Price
$4,900 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What's Included
The starting price is based on travel during the low season for a minimum of two travelers staying in shared 3-star accommodations. Please inquire for a custom trip quote based on your travel preferences and travel dates.
Verified Traveler Reviews
Based on 86 reviews
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Our trip was great. We sincerely appreciated the knowledgeable and personable travel guides in Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Bergen. I do not remember the name of our food tour guide in Oslo, but she was also an interesting and competent guide. The drivers were all on time and much appreciated.
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Zicasso’s tour company planned an exceptional holiday in a short amount of time. We were quite happy with the accommodations that were selected and the restaurant recommendations.
The walking tour and the Vasa Museum were the highlights in Sweden. Bergen, Norway, was a delight! We really enjoyed the walking tour and the cable car. The ferry boat through the fjords was very enjoyable. Balestrand and the rib tour were thoroughly enjoyed by the children.
Our travel company frequently checked in with us to make sure everything was okay and was quite responsive when we had questions.
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The printed itinerary was adhered to throughout the trip, but there were no suggestions as to how to spend our free time. (From an insider's point of view. The best restaurant, coffee shop, souvenir store, museum, what not to miss etc.). The guided tours were routine with no offbeat stops that make a great city special. The hotels were not concierge level as requested. Stockholm hotel: no doorman, no ramp for luggage(2 flights of steps to carry one's bags), poor lighting in the bathroom, soap dish in the shower didn't drain. Flam hotel: tiny bathroom,no tissues, no free bottled water. Bergen hotel: Room 605, the worst room( abutting the elevator which BANGED all night), late check out should have been prearranged. Cruise Ship: superior room only assigned once we boarded? Which was not the best available, fetid bathroom smells, $5/12oz bottle of water, $4.50/cup of coffee, dinner reservations set for 5:30 every night at the same table, wine package & excursions very expensive, pull down cot for second twin bed. Tromso hotel: perfect; good room,good view,good service. Longyearbyen hotel: not in main building, no elevator, small bathroom.
Food: Excellent throughout
Suggestions: No need to arrive at airports 3 hours before departure ( check in at most took 15 minutes)
Incorporate stops in the Oslo City Tour
Pack only an overnight bag for Flam, sending luggage directly to the Bergen hotel.
With the prepaid dinners include ordering ala carte.
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