SCANDINAVIAN, CAIRNS & GOLD COAST

Breakfast served at your hotel. Sightseeing tour of Helsinki after breakfast. This sit-in-coach tour will take you to see the Senate Square, Uspenski Cathedral, the Parliament Building and the Olympic Stadium. Stops are also made at the Sibelius Monument and, when possible, at the Temppeliaukio Rock Church*. After lunch, we recommend you to take a boat to Suomenlinna, one of Finland’s most popular tourist attractions. The 250-year-old fortress, which has been preserved intact because of its military use, was included in UNESCO’s World Heritage List. You can experience the fortress, which was built during the periods of Swedish and Russian rule. Enjoy the parks, the sea and the nature of the archipelago. Take a boat back to city. Another option is to visit Aquarium - “Sea Life”, if you would like to see different shark species, colorful fish of coral reefs, rays, jelly fish, sea horses and many others. You can also spend some time at the Market Place where you can find fish products, local national crafts, unusual hats, souvenirs, knitted and wooden products. In the afternoon it is time to board an overnight cruise to Stockholm. There is a wide selection of restaurants on board and if you want you can pre-book the sumptuous Scandinavian buffet. Dance the night away in the nightclub, linger in the various shops, or simply enjoy the scenery. Overnight on cruise, inside cabin.

Breakfast served on board while approaching Stockholm. Self transfer to the hotel. Stockholm is often called the “Beauty on Water” being built on 14 islands. Take a look at City Hall, constructed in the National Romantic style, where each year on December 10th the Nobel price banquette takes place. See the Old Town, Gamla Stan, which is in direct contrast with today’s modern city centre. A 1.5-hour sightseeing tour by bus is included. The afternoon allow you to visit Vasa Ship museum to see the warship Vasa – the only remaining, intact 17th century ship in the world, Skansen outdoor museum and the island of Djurgården or take an archipelago boat trip. In the evening, take the opportunity to visit Absolut Ice bar where the temperature is -5 degree all year round and everything is made of ice. Overnight at hotel in Stockholm.

Breakfast served at your hotel. Free time for optional tours in Stockholm. Overnight at hotel in Stockholm.

Breakfast served at your hotel. Travel to Oslo by train and see how the landscape is changing outside the window. The train journey takes about 6-7 hours and you will arrive in Oslo in the afternoon. The capital, Oslo, is located at the end of a 100 kilometer long fjord and surrounded by green hills and a vast forest area. The name Oslo may have meant "the meadow of the gods" at one time. Furthermore, Oslo is the business and cultural centre of Norway and is considered one of the world's foremost shipping cities. Spend some free time in Oslo and enjoy the water front at Aker Brygge and the Akerhus Fortress. We recommend you to have a nice dinner with fresh Norwegian salmon. Overnight at hotel in Oslo.

Breakfast will be served at your hotel. Join an Oslo 2-hour sightseeing tour including among other interesting sights, the famous sculpture park Vigelandparken. Here you can linger around the many stone figures that all seem to whisper their own special story. You also visit the ski-jump Holmenkollen, Bygdoy, The Viking Ship Museum and Oslo city center. In the afternoon, take the DFDS overnight ferry to Copenhagen. Find your favorite restaurant on board or pre-book the buffet with fresh seafood, salads and cheeses along with hot and cold meats. Entertainment facilities onboard the cruise ferries offer a fantastic range of things to do for kids and adults. Overnight on DFDS cruise, inside cabin.

Breakfast served on board. Arrive in Copenhagen in the morning. Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark and is famous for the shopping street Ströget, a rich cultural life, it´s many cafés and the statue The Little Mermaid. In Nyhavn you will find the oldest houses in the city, this is also where the famous author Hans Christian Andersen lived and it is a must for visitors. The city also holds many green oases, for instance the Kongens Have (the King's Garden) and Rosenborg Castle. Denmark is famous for its design with names as Bang & Olufsen and Arne Jacobsen, and you can visit their flagship stores in Copenhagen. You can explore the city with the Copenhagen card which is valid for 24 hours! The Copenhagen Card includes free transport by train, bus and Metro, including to and from the airport, free entry to 60 museums and attractions. We recommend you to visit Tivoli garden which is an oasis with over four million visitors a year. It has wonderful gardens, amusements, restaurants and rides. Overnight at hotel in Copenhagen.

Breakfast served at your hotel. After breakfast it’s time to leave Scandinavia for this time. Transfer to airport.