1. Day İstanbul – Copenhagen
Meeting at Istanbul Airport, international departures terminal, in front of the Turkish Airlines counter 3 hours before the flight. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, departure for Copenhagen at 08:25 with Turkish Airlines flight TK 1783. Upon arrival at 09:55 local time, our city tour begins with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. Copenhagen, whose name means “trading harbor” in Danish, is the capital of Denmark and its most populous city. The city is known for its distinctive architecture, colorful buildings, and lively harbor districts. It is also noted that, according to research, the people of Denmark are shown as the happiest people in the world. During the city tour in Copenhagen, places to be seen include Nyhavn Canal, Christiansborg Castle, Glyptotheque, Amalienborg Palace, and Strøget shopping street. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
2. Day Copenhagen
After breakfast at the hotel, we join the Castles of Denmark (Kronborg & Frederiksborg) tour. Our first stop is Kronborg Castle. Located in the city of Helsingør, Denmark, Kronborg Castle is one of the country’s most famous historical structures. Built in the 15th century, this impressive castle has preserved its magnificence from the Middle Ages to the present day and was one of the important residences of the Danish royal family in the past. It is best known for hosting William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”; therefore, the castle has great significance both historically and literarily. Accepted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000, Kronborg has great historical importance and is a magnificent architectural structure. After the tour, our second stop will be Frederiksborg Palace. Frederiksborg Palace is an impressive structure located in Hillerød, Denmark, on a charming lake and considered one of the finest examples of Northern Renaissance architecture. Built in the 16th century by King Christian II, this palace was used as one of the elegant residences of the Danish royal family. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
3. Day Copenhagen – Malmö – Gothenburg
After breakfast at the hotel, departure for Malmö. Malmö is a settlement known for its long bridge, parks, and historical buildings. Located in the Skåne region in southern Sweden, Malmö is the third largest city in Sweden and the sixth largest city in the Nordic countries. On the city tour here, places to be seen include Stortorget Square, City Hall, the lively Lilla Torg Square with its cafes and restaurants, and St. Peter’s Church. After the tour, we head to Gothenburg, Sweden’s second largest city. Gothenburg is a paradise-like city on Sweden’s west coast, near the Atlantic Ocean. Founded on the Göta River, Gothenburg, the second largest city in Sweden after Stockholm, is also the fourth largest city in Scandinavia. Famous for its canals, this city captivates everyone with its historical and cultural richness and is also Scandinavia’s largest port city. Places to be seen in this city, known for its canals, include Avenue Boulevard, Gustav Adolf Square, the Poseidon statue, the Botanical Garden, and the opera and theater buildings. After the city tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
4. Day Gothenburg – Oslo
After breakfast at the hotel, departure for Oslo, the 4th largest city in Scandinavia and the largest city in Norway. Oslo is a city famous for its high standard of living and natural beauty. Founded as a port city in 1049 and formerly known as “Christiania,” the city took the name Oslo in 1925. With our arrival, places to be seen on our city tour include the Royal Palace, City Hall, National Theatre, Oslo Cathedral, Karl Johans Street, the Opera House, Akershus Castle, and Frogner Park. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
5. Day Oslo
After breakfast at the hotel, we join the magnificent Flåm Fjord Tour. We depart early from the hotel and head out for our full-day tour. Upon arrival, we board a boat and, while photographing Norway’s breathtaking fjords from the deck, you won’t be able to get enough of the sight of waterfalls cascading from snowy mountains. We highly recommend not missing this wonderful tour. After the tour, we join the magnificent Flåm Railway Journey Tour. The Flåm railway is one of the world’s most beautiful train journeys, allowing us to experience Norway’s magnificent natural beauty and enjoy a nostalgic trip. On the Flåm railway journey, considered one of the top 10 train journeys in the world, you will have the opportunity to see the most unique and magnificent landscapes, while being treated to different visual surprises at every kilometer of the 20 km-long route, known as the world’s steepest railway line. After this unforgettable tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
6. Day Oslo – Stockholm
After breakfast at the hotel, departure for Stockholm, one of Northern Europe’s most beautiful, calmest, and most colorful cities. Stockholm, the capital and largest city of Sweden, has for centuries been the country’s center of culture, art, and economy, and has always managed to be a favorite destination for tourists with its colorful buildings, historical structures, and natural beauty. During our city tour in Stockholm, places to be seen include City Hall, Kungsträdgården Central Park, the National Theatre Building, the Stock Exchange Building, Gamla Stan, which means “old town,” the Royal Palace, and Fjällgatan Hill. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
7. Day Stockholm
After breakfast at the hotel, we join the Magnificent Treasures of Sweden (Uppsala & Djurgården Island and Vasa Museum) tour. Our first stop is Uppsala. Uppsala, the 4th largest city in Sweden, is also one of the country’s oldest and most historical places. With its unique cultural beauty and exciting history, it further enhances its appeal. During the city tour here, places to be seen include Uppsala Cathedral, the oldest cathedral in Scandinavia; Uppsala University, the oldest university in Scandinavia with a history dating back 550 years; and the Fyris River, which divides the city in two. After the tour here, our next stop will be Djurgården Island. A magical island in the fairy-tale heart of Stockholm, Djurgården looks as if it has come straight out of a fairy tale. As you walk along Skansen’s old stone paths, the melodies of the past will accompany you. Once a private property of the royal family for a long time, Djurgården is also the world’s first national city park. After the tour here, we proceed to the Vasa Museum. The Vasa Museum is a magnificent structure carrying the traces of the 17th-century Vasa warship. Although Vasa was designed as a majestic and powerful warship when it set sail in 1628, it tragically sank on its first voyage. Recovered from underwater in 1961, the Vasa has reached the present day like a time capsule. At the museum, you will have the opportunity to examine this giant ship in detail and take photos in front of its enormous sails and impressive size. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
8. Day Stockholm – Istanbul
After breakfast at the hotel, free time until the hour determined by the guide. Later, transfer to Stockholm Airport. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, departure for Istanbul at 18:05 with Turkish Airlines flight TK 1796. Arrival in Istanbul at 23:45 local time and end of the tour.