Book Early and Save $200 Per Person ![](/sites/default/files/2025-03/1%20Meals%20%28red%29_13.png) 24 Meals ![](/sites/default/files/2026-01/2%20Small%20Group%20%28red%29_0.png) Small Group ![](/sites/default/files/2025-03/3%20CT%20Ratings%20%28red%29_13.png) CT Rating 2.5/5 - Slightly Challenging ![](/sites/default/files/2025-03/4%20Leader%20%28red%29_12.png) Led by Joan Pitman **Nordic Wonders** Join us for an enchanting early autumn in Scandinavia, exploring the beauty of the Nordic lands. Wander through Stockholm’s Vasa Museum and glide through its archipelago on a scenic dinner cruise. In Copenhagen, discover the grandeur of Frederiksborg Castle and its historic canals. Oslo welcomes you with a special treat as we sail through the idyllic Oslo Fjord, and world-class museums. Complete your adventure in Norway, with breathtaking views from the Flam Railway and a serene cruise along the Sognefjord, before ending in Bergen’s charming streets and lively fish market. [**Book Now**](https://enrollment.craigtravel.com/booking?departurecode=TEU040927:20270904) [**Download Brochure**](https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/3oZjFBF/ScandinaviaSep2027) [![Legends of Scandinavia Map](/sites/default/files/2024-09/Scandinavia-2025.jpg)](https://www.craigtravel.com/sites/default/files/2024-09/Scandinavia-2025.jpg) ### Tour Highlights - UNESCO GEMS: Explore two UNESCO sites: Kronborg, the fortress Shakespeare knew as Elsinore, and Drottningholm Palace, home to Sweden’s royal family. Wander Bergen’s wharf at Bryggen. - MUSEUMS OF EXPLORATION & ART: Step aboard Nansen’s polar ship at the Fram Museum, see the balsa raft of Thor Heyerdahl at the Kon-Tiki Museum, explore folk history at the Norsk Folkemuseum, and marvel at Stockholm’s Vasa Museum. - CULTURAL & HISTORICAL MARVELS: Admire Vigeland’s Monolith and stand in Oslo City Hall, where the Nobel Peace Prize is presented. Explore Copenhagen’s colourful Nyhavn Canal, Stockholm’s historic Gamla Stan and magnificent royal palaces. - SCENIC JOURNEYS BY RAIL & WATER: Sail into Oslo through the spectacular Oslofjord and travel through Norway’s dramatic mountain landscapes. Ride the renowned Flåm Railway before cruising the majestic Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and deepest fjord. ### Inclusive Features - International and domestic flights, plus airport transfers, with air-inclusive packages - Carefully selected accommodation as listed, or similar - All sightseeing and entrance fees as described - Meals as indicated in the itinerary - B: BREAKFAST (12) L: LUNCH (3) D: DINNER (9) - Dedicated journey leader, national guides, and local specialists where applicable - All gratuities, surcharges, fees, and taxes - International eSIM to keep you connected - Visa support for Canadian citizens as required - Free insurance quote (contact us for details) ### Itinerary Overview Full View DEPART CANADA September 4, 2027 Today we gather in Toronto for our flights to Sweden. ARRIVE STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN September 5, 2027 Welcome to Stockholm, the majestic capital of Sweden. Upon arrival, we are greeted and transferred to our hotel. We have time to unwind or explore the city’s harmonious blend of medieval history and modern elegance before our welcome dinner tonight. ***Clarion Hotel Sign - 3 nights*** Dinner STOCKHOLM September 6, 2027 Founded in the 13th century across a cluster of islands where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea, Stockholm is one of Europe’s best-preserved capital cities. At the Vasa Museum, a warship salvaged after sinking on its maiden voyage in 1628 tells a story of ambition and disaster. We continue to the imposing City Hall, celebrated for its architecture and as the venue for the Nobel Prize banquets. We spend the afternoon wandering the cobblestone streets of Gamla Stan, the city’s medieval Old Town. Breakfast, Dinner STOCKHOLM September 7, 2027 A scenic cruise along Lake Mälaren brings us to the magnificent Drottningholm Palace. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this royal residence serves as a beautifully preserved example of 17th-century European Baroque architecture. Then, we return to the hotel to refresh before a dinner cruise along the archipelago. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner COPENHAGEN, DENMARK September 8, 2027 Today we take a short flight to Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, where a panoramic city tour introduces us to some of its most recognizable landmarks. The Little Mermaid, a bronze tribute to Andersen’s fairytale that has watched over the harbour since 1913, draws us to the waterfront. Along the way we stop at the massive Gefion Fountain, and Amalienborg Palace, home to the Danish Royal Family. ***Imperial Hotel - 2 nights*** Breakfast, Dinner COPENHAGEN September 9, 2027 This morning, we experience Denmark’s countryside as we drive to Hillerød, home to Frederiksborg Castle. Commissioned by King Christian IV in the early 17th century, this Renaissance masterpiece rises from the waters of the Castle Lake. Touring the Museum of National History housed within, we encounter 500 years of Danish heritage preserved in tapestries, porcelain, and portraits. Our journey continues to the coast to the UNESCO Kronborg Castle. This fortress is renowned not only for its strategic command over the Sound but also as the legendary setting of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”. Breakfast, Dinner COPENHAGEN September 10, 2027 Explore Rosenborg Castle, originally built as a summer residence for King Christian IV. This royal treasury houses cultural artifacts, including Venetian glass, tapestries, and the three life-sized silver lions guarding Denmark’s Crown Jewels. The afternoon is yours to stroll along the waterfront or the nearby pedestrian-only streets. In the evening, we board our overnight ferry to Oslo. ***Go Nordic Cruiseline - 1 night*** Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner OSLO, NORWAY September 11, 2027 Early risers are rewarded this morning as we sail the Oslofjord on our way to the Norwegian capital. Once docked, an orientation tour introduces us to the city, and the rest of the day is ours to spend at our own pace. Art lovers may head for MUNCH, the waterfront museum that houses thousands of paintings and drawings Edvard Munch left to the city, among them a version of The Scream. ***Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel - 2 nights*** Breakfast, Dinner OSLO September 12, 2027 Today is dedicated to exploring Oslo’s celebrated museums. The Norsk Folkemuseum, Norway’s largest museum of cultural history, showcases how life has evolved here from 1500 to the present. At the Fram Museum we learn about the daring feats of Norwegian polar explorers like Nansen. The Kon-Tiki Museum is home to the original balsawood raft used by Thor Heyerdahl for his legendary 1947 expedition across the Pacific Ocean. Breakfast OSLO / VIGELAND PARK / GEILO September 13, 2027 We enjoy a leisurely start before heading to Vigeland Park, where Gustav Vigeland spent decades of his life installing over 200 sculptures in bronze, wrought iron and granite. Leaving the capital, we travel north into the rugged heart of Norway. Our route takes us across the vast, tundra-like expanses of Hardangervidda National Park, known as Europe’s largest mountain plateau, before we arrive in the charming ski town of Geilo. ***Ustedalen Hotel - 1 night*** Breakfast, Dinner FLAM / SOGNEFJORD / BERGEN September 14, 2027 Some of the most dramatic scenery in Scandinavia unfolds today as we traverse the country by rail and sea. We board the renowned Flåm Railway, descending from the mountain station of Myrdal to the village of Flåm nestled deep in the valley. From there, a ferry carries us along the majestic Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and deepest fjord Known as the “King of the Fjords”, to the coastal city of Bergen. ***Clarion Hotel Admiral - 3 nights*** Breakfast BERGEN September 15, 2027 Bergen’s maritime heritage comes alive for us at the bustling open-air fish market on the harbourfront, where Hanseatic merchants ran their Norwegian trading operations from around 1350 until 1754. We then ascend Mount Fløyen aboard the Fløibanen funicular for sweeping views over the harbour and the mountains that ring the city. After lunch we visit the Fantoft Stave Church, a faithful reconstruction of a 12th- century church brought here from Sognefjord in 1883 and lost to fire in 1992. The evening is free to wander the cobblestone lanes or find dinner at a local restaurant. Breakfast, Lunch BERGEN September 16, 2027 The day is yours to enjoy Norway’s medieval capital at your leisure. Tonight we gather for a special farewell dinner. Breakfast, Dinner BERGEN / CANADA September 17, 2027 All too soon, our Scandinavian journey comes to an end as we transfer to the airport for our flights home. Breakfast [Download Brochure](https://www.craigtravel.com/sites/default/files/2026-08/Scandinavia%20Explorer%20Brochure%20%2811AUG2026%29.pdf) [![Bergen, Norway](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2026-01/Bergen%2C%20Norway.jpg?h=c74f0730&itok=x51T7DDH "Bergen, Norway")](https://www.craigtravel.com/sites/default/files/2026-01/Bergen%2C%20Norway.jpg) [![Copenhagen’s iconic Little Mermaid](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2026-01/Little%20Mermaid%20Copenhagen%20cnva.jpg?h=12fdb228&itok=8oYDbDhn "Copenhagen’s iconic Little Mermaid")](https://www.craigtravel.com/sites/default/files/2026-01/Little%20Mermaid%20Copenhagen%20cnva.jpg) [![Drottningholm Palace in Stockholm](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2026-01/Drottningholm%20Palace%20in%20Stockholm.jpg?h=ca765891&itok=Cwsnq4Ma "Drottningholm Palace in Stockholm")](https://www.craigtravel.com/sites/default/files/2026-01/Drottningholm%20Palace%20in%20Stockholm.jpg) [![Admire the life work of Gustav Vigeland in Vigeland Park](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2026-01/Vigeland%20Park%20in%20Oslo.jpg?h=60160351&itok=y9glRPAq "Admire the life work of Gustav Vigeland in Vigeland Park")](https://www.craigtravel.com/sites/default/files/2026-01/Vigeland%20Park%20in%20Oslo.jpg) [![Revel in dramatic scenery onboard Flam Railway](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2026-01/Revel%20in%20dramatic%20scenery%20onboard%20Flam%20Railway.jpg?h=a33bd01f&itok=tFQF-sZ4 "Revel in dramatic scenery onboard Flam Railway")](https://www.craigtravel.com/sites/default/files/2026-01/Revel%20in%20dramatic%20scenery%20onboard%20Flam%20Railway.jpg) [![Take a ferry to cruise the majestic Sognefjord](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2026-01/Sognefjord.jpg?h=0997bb59&itok=go6Ko5Wu "Take a ferry to cruise the majestic Sognefjord")](https://www.craigtravel.com/sites/default/files/2026-01/Sognefjord.jpg) [![Stockholm](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2026-08/Stockholm-AdobeStock_283348526_ADJ_0.jpg?h=01b83e47&itok=iXAxwmgW "Stockholm")](https://www.craigtravel.com/sites/default/files/2026-08/Stockholm-AdobeStock_283348526_ADJ_0.jpg) ### Have any questions? Contact Stacey at sharper \[at\] craigtravel.com or call [1-800-387-8890](tel:1-800-387-8890) ### Tour Cost in Canadian Dollars Per Person Land Only* $12,045 Toronto $13,395 Montreal / Ottawa $13,595 Halifax / Winnipeg $13,695 St John’s / Regina / Saskatoon $13,825 Calgary / Edmonton $13,745 Vancouver $13,745 Victoria $13,825 Single Supplement $2,695 [Book Now](https://enrollment.craigtravel.com/booking?departurecode=TEU040927:20270904) ### **Payment and Booking Terms** Deposit is **$900 per person** Final payment is due **June 1, 2027** Prices are in Canadian dollars per person. Land only members join at the hotel in Stockholm and leave at the hotel in Bergen. Airfares from other gateways are available on request. Tour price is based on sharing a twin-bedded room. Prices are based on a minimum of 20 members and on rates, taxes and fees effective August 2026 and are subject to change due to factors beyond our control. Group to be escorted with a minimum of 20 members. For full terms and conditions, visit our website: [craigtravel.com/terms-conditions](/terms-conditions). Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended. Canadian passport holders may require an ETIAS travel authorization prior to departure. #### CT Rating **2.5/5 - SLIGHTLY CHALLENGING** While relatively easy, this journey features some long travel days, an overnight ferry ride and a number of walks over uneven ground (often including steps). As with a journey of this type, members should be physically active to fully enjoy this tour. Hotels are comfortable, roads are good and the food is excellent throughout the region. Do you have any questions about this journey? [Email Us](mailto:sales@craigtravel.com?subject=Legends%20of%20Scandinavia%202027) #### Journey Leader ![Profile picture for user Joan Pitman](/sites/default/files/styles/user/public/pictures/2026-01/Joan%20Pitman%20%28Dec%202025%29-use%20going%20forward%20per%20Piotr.png?h=9babb42e&itok=ZT5enkwm) Joan Pitman - As a Tour Director she has travelled extensively to Alaska, Asia, across Canada and the US, and Europe. Personal travel has also taken her to South America, Australia, Asia, New Zealand, Africa, Central America, and Bali. A Whistler weekender since the mid 70’s, and a full time resident from 2000, Joan and her husband George also maintain a home in Vancouver. 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