The Royal Capitals of Scandinavia - Manchester

There's something special about Scandinavia in the warmer months; the picturesque cities come to life, the evenings seem impossibly light and the atmosphere is wonderfully joyous. We experience it for ourselves on this lovely break, admiring the beauty of the three Scandinavian capitals and discovering their highlights on fascinating guided tours. Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm are all known for their fresh clean air, a plethora of parks, green spaces and stunning architecture, including grand palaces, all in pretty waterfront settings.What's included?
Includes- Return flights to Copenhagen- Airport taxes & luggage allowance (one piece of checked-in hold luggage per person)- Airport transfers in Denmark- 3 nights at the Scandic Sydhavnen, Copenhagen (JG4 rating) with breakfast plus 2 dinners- 2 nights at the Scandic Sjølyst, Oslo (JG3 rating) with breakfast plus 1 dinner- 2 nights at the Park Inn Hammarby Sjöstad, Stockholm (JG3 rating) with breakfast plus 1 dinner- Guided city tours of Copenhagen, Oslo & Stockholm- Services of a tour manager in Scandinavia

Itinerary
ItineraryDay 1We fly to Copenhagen and transfer to our hotel in the city where we stay for two nights. The evening is left free to enjoy dinner in a restaurant of your choice.Day 2 - CopenhagenDenmark's capital of Copenhagen is home to the world's oldest monarchy. Around the city there are castles, palaces, monuments and statues, the most famous being the Little Mermaid. The city also boasts many parks and gardens, including the enchanting Tivoli Gardens and myriad shopping streets. A network of charming canals thread through the city and its lovely waterfront is lined with colourful buildings. We see some of these sights on our guided city coach tour, followed by free time to explore at leisure.Tonight, we enjoy dinner together back at the hotel.Day 3 - Øresund Bridge & OsloToday we transfer between Copenhagen and Oslo, enjoying the scenery along the way. We leave Copenhagen over the impressive Øresund Bridge and arrive in Sweden, where we head northwards before crossing the border into Norway and travel on to our hotel in Oslo, our base for the next two nights. We enjoy dinner together at this hotel this evening.Day 4 - OsloWe enjoy a guided city tour of Oslo. Norway's capital city is built on the shores of the Oslo Fjord surrounded by rolling hills and forests. Parks and open green spaces are an integral part of the landscape of Oslo including the renowned Vigeland Sculpture Park. Other attractions include the Royal Palace, the medieval Akershus Castle which dominates the harbour front and the magnificent modern Opera House made of marble and glass. After our tour of the city we have free time to look around for ourselves; perhaps pay a visit to Oslo's Bygdøy peninsula, where you'll find the Norwegian Maritime Museum and the Viking Ship Museum.There is time to find a local restaurant to enjoy dinner before we return to our hotel.Day 5 - Stockholm areaWe check out of our hotel and head towards Stockholm. After crossing the border, we travel across Sweden to the east coast where we check in to our hotel in the Stockholm area for the next two nights. We enjoy dinner together at the hotel this evening.Day 6 - StockholmWe check out of our hotel and head towards Stockholm. After crossing the border, we travel across Sweden to the east coast where we check in to our hotel in the Stockholm area for the next two nights. We enjoy dinner together at the hotel this evening.Day 7 - CopenhagenWe travel back through Sweden towards Copenhagen, again crossing the Øresund Bridge, for our final overnight hotel stay with dinner included.Day 8We check out of our hotel and transfer to Copenhagen airport for our flight home.Hotel
Selected HotelsJG3 or JG4 ratingWe'll stay at a selection of hotels in Scandinavia (JG3 or JG4 rating), including the Scandic Sydhavnen in Copenhagen, the Scandic Sjølyst in Oslo, and the Best Western Plus Park City, near Stockholm. Each hotel features comfortable en-suite rooms as well as a bar and restaurant. Meals may be buffet style.Hotel RatingJG3 ratingHotels with a JG3 rating tend to be a more formal style of hotel, often part of a hotel chain, or are very-welcoming family-owned properties. Generally, they offer a greater range of facilities and services, and bedrooms tend to be a little more spacious with additional features. Public areas are larger and include lounge seating, bar and restaurant with good quality food served either buffet style or waiter service.JG4 ratingAccommodation in our JG4 category is of an even higher standard, typically offering a wide range of facilities and services. Bedrooms are designed to make your stay the most comfortable possible and the staff provide a service that reflects the detail and quality. You can also expect higher standards of food and beverages.