Stimulating 10-Day Scandinavia Tour for Seniors

Gamla Stan old town in Stockholm, Sweden

What to expect on this itinerary

Designed for seniors who enjoy a bit of adventure with historical intrigue, this luxurious 10-day journey of the Nordic countries will have you coming back for more. Marvel at spectacular fjords with panoramic views, stroll through charming towns that date back to the 12th century, and dine at Michelin-starred restaurants during this journey through Scandinavia. Discover the secrets behind Scandinavia on your trip around the three most popular countries: Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Countries Visited

Denmark, Norway, Sweden

Places Visited

Copenhagen, Gothenburg, Stockholm, Oslo, Stavanger, Bergen

Suggested Duration

10 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Copenhagen – A Michelin-Starred Restaurant

When you land in Copenhagen, your private transfer will welcome and transfer you to your luxurious accommodation in the heart of the city. Once you are settled in to your accommodation, your guide will lead you to the Little Mermaid statue. After you have witnessed the iconic landmark, you will then transfer to the longest pedestrian-only street in Europe. This evening, you will tantalize your taste buds by dining at one of the many Michelin-starred restaurants in the city. After dinner, you will have the remainder of the evening to spend at your leisure.

Day 2

Copenhagen – The Colorful Harbor

Day 3

Gothenburg – Sail the Archipelago

Day 4

Stockholm – The Swedish Tradition of Fika

Day 5

Stockholm – Visit City Hall

Day 6

Oslo – Bask in a Sauna Experience

Day 7

Oslo – Fly Over the Bygdoy Peninsula

Day 8

Stavanger – Traverse Pulpit Rock

Day 9

Bergen – The Charming Site of Bryggen

Day 10

Bergen – Departure

Trip Highlights

  • Traverse the longest pedestrian-only street in Europe before indulging your taste buds at a Michelin-starred restaurant
  • Delve into the oldest functioning observatory in Europe before strolling along a vibrant and colorful harbor
  • Island-hop across the stunning archipelagos before meandering through the Botanical Garden that has the largest tropical orchid collection in Europe
  • Roam through the winding streets and alleys of Gamla Stan and partake in the Swedish tradition of fika
  • Marvel at the fantastic views of the city at Fotografiska before exploring the Golden Room made from 18 million mosaic tiles
  • Admire the sculptures in Vigeland Park before strengthening your immune system in a Scandinavian sauna
  • Helicopter over the Bygdoy Peninsula before boarding a boat to sail into the Oslofjord
  • Conquer the Pulpit Rock for a breathtaking 180-degree view and witness street art in Gamle Stavanger
  • Observe the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bryggen before ascending the tallest of the seven mountains in a cable car
  • Hike to the top of Floyen for a spectacular view of all of Bergen and explore the 12th-century stave church

Detailed Description

Heart-pumping adventure and pure relaxation will be in store for you during this luxurious 10-day journey through Scandinavia. During your trip, you will ascend the highest peaks in Norway, traverse the colorful harbor of Denmark, and partake in the Swedish tradition of fika. In Denmark, you will visit the famous Little Mermaid landmark, where the mermaid sits on a rock, waiting for her prince to come back. When your stomach starts to rumble, you will venture to a Michelin-starred restaurant, where you will enjoy a meal that will delight you to no end.

Copenhagen has many architectural marvels from the oldest functioning observatory to the colorful buildings that line the main harbor. Gothenburg is the second-largest city in Sweden, and it consists of a cluster of large canals that stream through the city. You and your guide will traverse the Botanical Garden, which holds the largest tropical orchid collection in Europe. Shortly afterward, you will island-hop across the 20 plus archipelagos that sit along the coastline. The narrow streets and alleys of Stockholm will be full of surprises and architectural wonders from the past.

When you arrive in Norway, you will discover the world’s largest sculpture park in Vigeland Park. The works of art represent the artist’s rendition of the circle of life from birth to death and then rebirth. The Scandinavians sit in the sauna before diving into ice-cold waters because they believe that it will strengthen the immune system, and you will surely feel rejuvenated by the icy plunge. As you hike up to Pulpit Rock, you will observe the 180-degree view before walking across the cobblestones of Gamle Stavanger. Afterward, you will explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bryggen. Your luxurious journey through Scandinavia will soon come to a close, and you can use your last moments to capture some photographs of the incredible scenery the surrounds you.

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.

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Norway, Denmark, Sweden Vacation Review: Copenhagen, Stockholm, Bergen, Oslo, Aurland, Nyhavn, Drottningholm, Food Tour, Private Guide, 15-Day Trip

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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Sweden, Denmark & Norway Luxury Trip Review: Stockholm, Copenhagen, Bergen, Oslo, Private Tours, 2-Week Travel
Friends spoke so highly about their vacation planned by this travel agency that we decided to use their services. We have traveled extensively but have always made the arrangements ourselves. The vacation organized for us was so much more than we could have imagined, including many experiences we would never have had the opportunity to know were available! We flew to and spent 5 nights days in Stockholm, trained and spent five nights in Copenhagen, flew to and spent 2 nights in Bergen, and trained and spent 3 nights in Oslo — with a private walking tour the first day in each city, except for Bergen where we had an evening private tasting tour. Each city also had day trip excursions from each of those cities, all arranged by the travel agency.  Every detail of our trip was perfect. Our four hotels were first class — located in the best part of each city! Each tour guide was so knowledgeable and kind, as well as each of our drivers.  Our only regret is that this travel company doesn’t arrange trips everywhere! They spoiled us — thank you! 

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Norway, Finland, Sweden, Denmark Tour Review: Helsinki, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo, Bergen, 3-Week Trip
The Zicasso travel company did a good job of putting together all the details we needed for a three-plus-week private tour of Helsinki, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo, and Bergen, and all the transportation needs and trip experiences in between. As you can imagine, there were myriad details – hotels, ferries, trains, meet and greets, private guides, general tours, and the like. Everything worked without a hitch. It was exactly what we wanted and paid for.

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Sweden, Norway Travel Review: Vasa Museum, Walking Tour, Cable Car, Ferry, Fjords, 1 Week

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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Review: Luxury Scandinavia Tour, Norway & Sweden, Oslo, Bergen, Flam, Stockholm, Fjords, Wildlife, Fine Dining

 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.

                         Offer excursion in Flam

                          Describe City Tours so one can hone it to one's interest 

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Norway Trip Review: Stavanger, Bergen, Oslo, Rural Retreats, Fjords, Hiking, Boating, Cuisine, 8 Nights

First, do not send me a water bottle; I have more than enough. Overall, we had a great trip to Norway, with a good balance between time in the cities of Stavanger, Bergen, and Oslo, and rural retreats. We stayed in fine old hotels in magnificent settings on the Geiranger and Lustra fjords. We reveled in a quieter pace, with more time to enjoy nature. Our agent selected terrific hotels in each setting and, during the trip, was attentive to our needs and responsive when some minor problems arose.

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