2021 Amsterdam > Copenhagen

Tour Code:: OEC4
Duration:: 22 days
Departure City:: Amsterdam
Return City:: Copenhagen

Selected Itinerary

2021 Amsterdam > Copenhagen

22 Day Itinerary

Day 1 - Amsterdam, Netherlands

Start your journey to the Arctic in Amsterdam where you’ll be warmly greeted on board Scenic Eclipse. Meet the captain, crew and your Discovery Team before setting sail for your adventure.

Meals Included: Dinner
Day 2 - At sea

Cruise the North Sea towards Norway.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 - Bergen, Norway

Norway’s magnificent second-largest city is set on a beautiful convergence of fjords and surrounded by mountains. You’ll have time to explore Bergen’s historic city quarters, taking in the traditional and colourful clapboard houses.

Freechoice

Discover the city’s fascinating quarters and walk across the Bryggen old timber wharf, or ride the funicular to the top of Mount Fløyen for stunning views. Alternatively, choose to visit the Fantoft Stave Church.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 - Vikøyri > Flåm

Sail along Sognefjord – the largest fjord in Norway. At its deepest, Sognefjord plunges more than 1,300 metres while the spectacular mountains rise on either side. You’ll pass through the village of Vikøyri before making your way to the village of Flåm in the heart of the fjord.

Freechoice

Ride the world-famous Flåm Railway for a day of stunning scenery. Alternatively, explore an authentic Viking Village.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 - Ålesund

Straddling several islands, Ålesund houses a unique concentration of Art Nouveau architecture set to the stunning backdrop of the Norwegian Fjords.
Today choose one of our Scenic Freechoice activities or join a more active Scenic Discovery excursion.

Freechoice

Explore the communities of Giske and Godoya islands. Alternatively, Sunnmøre open-air museum will introduce you to the traditions of the region.

Discovery

Choose a Scenic Discovery bicycle ride or a hiking tour.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 - Torghatten

Cruise towards the granite mountain of Torghatten. One of Norway’s best known mountain formations, it’s distinctive for the hole going right through it – the subject of Nordland legend and fairy tales.

Discovery

Set out on a Scenic Discovery excursion by Zodiac, or, if the weather is permitting, explore by kayak.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 - Gravdal > Trollfjord

Arrive in Lofoten where great, craggy islands touch the sky, picturesque villages dot the archipelago and wildlife abounds. Delve into Viking history at the Lofotr Viking Museum before sailing the impressive Trollfjord.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 - Tromsø

Known as the cultural hub of the Arctic, Tromsø sits just above the Arctic Circle in the lands of the Midnight Sun.

Freechoice

Experience Tromsø’s best view from the top the cable car, or choose to see what is below the seas of Norway with a visit to Polaria, an Arctic aquarium with knowledge-based exhibits and a panoramic cinema. Alternatively, join a local for a guided walk of this historic cultural mecca.

Enrich

As the candlelights flicker, the elegant Arctic Cathedral is filled with the sounds of the most beautiful Norwegian folk songs, as well as some wonderfully powerful classical and sacred selections.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 - At Sea

Sail far beyond the Arctic Circle to Norway’s Nordkapp, the northernmost point of Europe’s mainland.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 - Svalbard Archipelago

South of Svalbard and en-route from Norway is the rarely visited Bear Island.
A protected nature reserve, it’s home to dramatic cliffs, huge seabird colonies and a unique collection of fauna and flora.
The Svalbard Archipelago’s rugged glaciers and frozen tundras are a fragile and remote area of vast environmental significance, with Spitsbergen the largest island. Due to the extraordinary nature of the region, the sailing and discovery schedule is flexible. Your experienced Captain and Discovery Leader will use their expertise to design this section of your voyage from day to day, making the most of the long hours of daylight, weather and ice conditions to give you the best experience possible in this extraordinary part of the world.

Discovery

You will partake in by Zodiac, kayak and by foot on nature walks. Discover majestic Arctic scenery, tundra landscapes, wildlife and marine life, taking you to the place of your wildest dreams.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 - Svalbard Archipelago

Cruise Svalbard Archipelago. Due to the extraordinary nature of the region, the sailing and expedition schedule is flexible. Your experienced Captain and Discovery Leader will use their expertise to design this section of your voyage from day to day.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12 - Svalbard Archipelago

Cruise Svalbard Archipelago. Due to the extraordinary nature of the region, the sailing and expedition schedule is flexible. Your experienced Captain and Discovery Leader will use their expertise to design this section of your voyage from day to day.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13 - Svalbard Archipelago

Cruise Svalbard Archipelago. Due to the extraordinary nature of the region, the sailing and expedition schedule is flexible. Your experienced Captain and Discovery Leader will use their expertise to design this section of your voyage from day to day.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14 - Svalbard Archipelago

Cruise Svalbard Archipelago. Due to the extraordinary nature of the region, the sailing and expedition schedule is flexible. Your experienced Captain and Discovery Leader will use their expertise to design this section of your voyage from day to day.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15 - Longyearbyen > Oslo, Norway

Your cruise ends this morning as you say farewell to the crew, disembark from your ocean journey and transfer to the airport where you will take a short fly to Oslo, the capital of Norway. Your wondrous land journey begins with a two night Special Stay. Surrounded by forests and fjords, the Norwegian capital is a modern and diverse city.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 16 - Oslo

From the 8th to the 11th century, the Vikings started their journey across Europe, looking for land and trade. Discover their amazing history during your visit to the Bygdoy Peninsula, home to three famous museums honouring the rich nautical heritage of the Norse race and its warrior ancestors. Wander the Viking Ship Museum, the Kon-Tiki Museum and the Fram Polar Ship. Fram is the strongest wooden ship ever built and still holds the records for sailing farthest north and farthest south. You will be able to step on board the ship and see how the crew managed to survive in the coldest and most dangerous places on earth – the Arctic and the Antarctic.

Enrich

Immerse yourself in the architecture, stage technology, opera and ballet at Oslo’s Opera House during a private backstage tour with a specialist guide. Breathe in the beautiful views from the rooftop while enjoying a
glass of wine, followed by dinner at Argent, a Michelin star restaurant.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 17 - Oslo > Stockholm

Enrich

Enhance your art knowledge with an art specialist at the Munch Museum. Explore one of the most comprehensive one-man museums in the world, home to over half of Munch’s paintings, including ‘The Scream’.

Transfer to the airport for your flight to the trendy Swedish capital, Stockholm. Built on 14 islands connected by 57 bridges and looking proudly out onto the Baltic Sea, Stockholm is said to be one of the most beautiful capital cities in the world. The graceful architecture, the greenery, the fresh air and the proximity to the water are distinctive traits of this city. Spend the next two nights at your Special Stay hotel.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 18 - Stockholm

Your local guide will unveil the city’s most treasured hotspots during a city tour. You will discover the City Hall with its spire featuring the golden Three Crowns, one of Sweden’s most famous buildings; you will also see the Riddarholm Church and the Royal Palace. Then, visit the Vasa Ship Museum located on the island of Djurgården, where the 17th century warship ‘Vasa’ is now housed after it tragically capsized and sank on its inaugural voyage in 1628. This evening, enjoy a highlight dinner at Fem Sma Hus, a mixture of Swedish cuisine with a French touch, in a stunning historical setting.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 19 - Stockholm > Copenhagen

From its humble origins as a fishing village to its heyday as the glittering capital of the Danish Empire, to its current position as one of the world’s premier design capitals, the stories and characters of Copenhagen’s history can be discovered in its sumptuous palaces, copper-roofed town houses and atmospheric cobbled squares.Enjoy a three night stay.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 20 - Copenhagen

Discover the wonderful Rosenborg Castle, an elegant Renaissance castle built as a country summerhouse in 1606. Rosenborg Castle features 400 years of magnificence, royal art treasures and the Crown Jewels and Royal Regalia. You will also get to see the delightful courtyard of Amalienborg Palace, home to Princess Mary and the Danish Royal Family.

Enrich

Enjoy an exclusive Afternoon Tea – one of the finest British traditions with a Scandinavian touch at d’Angleterre’s.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 21 - Copenhagen

Freechoice

Take an iconic cruise and see the city’s many attractions including Christiansborg Palace, the impressive Black Diamond Library, and the Little Mermaid while gliding along the canals. Alternatively, visit Tivoli Gardens, including priority access.

Raise your glass this evening, and toast the end of a wonderful journey.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 22 - Copenhagen

Bid a fond farewell to Copenhagen.

Meals Included: Breakfast