Iceland With Scandinavia - 10N/11D

We will greet you at the airport when you arrive in Reykjavik. Take a cab and head to the lodging. After arriving, check into the hotel and spend the evening at leisure. Spend the night in a hotel

Following breakfast, you will visit Höfi House, the location of the pivotal 1986 summit between Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev between the USSR and the USA. We will then proceed to the Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre, which is situated near the historic city harbor and was honored with the European Union for Contemporary Architecture's 2013 Mies van der Rohe Award.

We will drive from Harpa, stopping at the City Hall and making a quick detour to the Parliament building. This will provide you with a great chance to capture a picture of the building and Austurvöllur Park in front of it.

We're going to the largest and one of the tallest churches in Iceland, Hallgrmskirkja Church. We can observe everything at The Perlan Glass Dome with its 360° viewing platform before heading to Bessastair, the official residence of the President of Iceland.

You will then have a relaxing evening and stay the night at the hotel.

You get the first part of the day to yourself after breakfast. It's dark and time for the Northern Light Tours.

We search far from the brightness of city lights for the elusive Aurora Borealis, also referred to as the Northern Lights. Together, we will search for these magnificent auroras. On a clear night, we might be lucky enough to see the lights dance over the sky in incredible patterns, colors, shapes, and sizes.

As we stare in a hypnotic haze, let the lights, if we're lucky, take your breath away. The amazing spectacle taking place in front of you should inspire you. Please cross your fingers and give it a go, as this is all dependent on favorable weather and timing.

The Northern Lights are only visible on a clear night and are visible from late August to April. So, if the evening sky is extremely cloudy or the weather is unfavorable, we have the right to cancel this tour. Every day, a decision is made about whether the trip will go ahead by no later than 5 p.m. To find out whether we will be running the tour, please get in touch with the front desk of your hotel or the local provider. All hotels in Reykjavik have been notified of our choice via email.

Before starting our excursion, we always check the weather forecast for the southwest region of Iceland. To increase our chances of viewing the Northern Lights, we map out each path according to our past experiences.

Since seeing the Northern Lights is a natural event, please be advised that sightings cannot be guaranteed. If you don't see the northern lights during your tour, you can reschedule it for another night without having to pay anything extra.

Finally, you can relax with an overnight stay at a hotel.

Optional Tour: Golden Circle Day Tour

You have the entire day to yourself, so after breakfast you can go shopping and explore the local markets.

Another option is to go on a day tour that circles the Golden Circle.

The Gullfoss and Geysir bus tour whisks you away for a full day to the famous Geysir geothermal area, the Thingvellir National Park, and Iceland's most famous waterfall, Gullfoss.

The Geysir geothermal area is home to Strokkur, Iceland's most active geyser. You may stand next to Gullfoss's majestic waterfall and see enormous volumes of water rushing rapidly into a tight, winding ravine.

Choosing between the morning and afternoon tour, you will spend your time at the historically and geologically significant Thingvellir National Park, where you will be able to see a variety of Iceland's natural wonders and geological phenomena.

Take note! Recall that this is The Golden Circle Express, which gives you less time at each location.

And then you will end your day with an overnight stay at a hotel.

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and head to the airport in time for your Oslo departure. Once there, make your way to the hotel and check in.

Followed by a leisurely evening and overnight hotel accommodation.

Visit a fjord to start the day off after breakfast.

Oslo's unique location offers unique opportunities on and around its fjord, which almost completely encircles the city. Take a sightseeing boat out to see the area. You'll sail by numerous islands, such as Hovedya and the Dyna Lighthouse, through tiny inlets, and into sheltered bays to obtain a variety of views of the city skyline. We'll pass the Opera House in Oslo. See the magnificent Fram Museum, which is home to the polar ship of the same name, and the Maritime Museum, which has a number of antique sailing ships berthed outside. We have a concession stand on board.

After the fjord cruise, go at your own pace through Oslo.

Huge mountain ranges and vast forests surround Oslo, which was founded in the eleventh century by Harald Hadrade. At the head of a spectacular 110-kilometer (70-mile) fjord is where it is located. On the upper deck of the Oslo Tourist Bus, take in expansive city views as you plan your tour schedule. You can opt to disembark at any of the several easily accessible bus stops to have a better look at the plethora of internationally renowned museums and attractions in this laid-back and enchanting city.

Your journey may be enhanced by visiting the intriguing Ibsen Museum, which features 19th-century pieces by the well-known Norwegian poet, dramatist, and theater director Henrik Ibsen. After it had been largely renovated, he lived there until his death in 1906. You may tour the magnificent 19th-century Royal Palace and see the changing of the guards or take the bus to Akershus Castle. This stunning stronghold is a fantastic example of a medieval building and offers insight into Oslo's fascinating past. When the weather is warmer, the gorgeous gardens make a perfect place to wander slowly before boarding the bus once more.

Visitors can get a taste of what it's like to be a real Viking at the renowned Viking Ship Museum. Here, you can discover more about Viking culture while marveling at the world of ancient vessels built by talented craftsmen in the thirteenth century.

Then you can take the comfort of your Leisurely evening and overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and head to the airport in time for your flight to Stockholm. Once there, make your way to the hotel and check in. Enjoy a leisurely evening or perhaps go shopping in the surrounding markets. Followed by an overnight stay at a hotel.

After breakfast, get ready to experience more of Stockholm by taking a hop-on, hop-off bus trip! Take an open-top, double-decker bus ride and go at your own speed. The versatile and easy-to-use hop-on/hop-off service makes city exploration a breeze.

Take in the calm of Gamla Stan's Old Town. With its exquisitely painted architecture, it feels like a location straight out of a fairy tale. Strolling around Stockholm's cobblestone pathways and stopping for lunch at one of the cafés in the square's middle is the ideal way to experience the city.

There are stops scattered across the city so you can explore the areas you want. Just get off at one of our well-chosen places to continue exploring on foot. Explore the Royal Palace, Skansen, Wasa Museum, City Hall, and many other locations that are conveniently close to Stockholm.

You will then spend the night in a hotel.

Arrive at the airport in time for your flight to Helsinki after breakfast and check out of the hotel. When you arrive, make your way to the hotel and check in. Spend the evening relaxing or maybe go shopping in the surrounding markets. A night in a hotel.

Take a guided sightseeing bus excursion to discover the charming city of Helsinki and the nearby medieval village of Porvoo after breakfast. See Helsinki's historical and cultural landmarks before continuing on to Porvoo to see the medieval town's cathedral, Town Hall Square, and charming cobblestone lanes dotted with local shops.

Meet your guide where it is indicated. The pickup service is available from prearranged points of meeting. The meeting places are close to a number of hotels and apartments that may be reached on foot. As you begin your tour of Helsinki, stop by a number of historical and cultural landmarks. Take pictures in Senate Square and at the Sibelius Monument. Helsinki's other attractions include the Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral, Old Market Hall, Olympic Stadium, and Esplanade Park.

After your morning of sightseeing in Helsinki, your bus trip will go to the charming medieval village of Porvoo. Take a walking trip to see the A. Edelfelt Statue, Porvoo Cathedral, Devil's Stairs, and Old Town Hall. Watch the red warehouses along the shore from Mannerheiminkatu Street Bridge.

Porvoo is a foodie's dream because of its reputation for having cafes and eateries. Make a self-paying visit to a local artist's gallery after stopping for lunch at a nearby cafe. The tour bus will take you to the meeting places on the way back to Helsinki after your visit to Porvoo.

And your day will be concluded with a hotel overnight stay.

Following a memorable tour, check out of the hotel after breakfast and get transferred to the airport for your flight home. Visitors are responsible for making their own way to the meeting area, which is where the excursions will start.