Day 1: Welcome to the capital of Finland
On arrival at Helsinki airport, you will be met and transferred to your comfortable hotel in the heart of the city. If you arrive early, we recommend getting the Helsinki Card, which gives you access to all the main sights, museums and public transport. Spend the night in Helsinki.

Day 2: From City to Sea Magic
Your morning begins with a tasty buffet breakfast followed by a day to explore the Finnish capital. See many sights of interest: the Senate Square, Uspenski Cathedral, Parliament House, Finlandia Hall, New Opera House, Sibelius Park and Monument and Underground Temple. In the late afternoon you will board an overnight cruise ship heading to Stockholm. Explore the array of facilities available on board — cafes, restaurant and shops. Spend the night in the comfort of your cabin on board the ship.

Day 3: A Taste of Historic Stockholm
Enjoy breakfast on board as your ship sails through the famous Archipelago of over 24,000 islands and islets, finally docking into Stockholm, a city of the senses and the capital of Sweden. As the city is built on 14 islands, you are never far from the water in Stockholm. After checking in at your centrally located hotel, you will have the rest of the day to check out all that Stockholm has to offer. We recommend getting the Stockholm Card, which gives you access to most museums in Stockholm, the Stockholm underground and local buses. A visit to the Vasa Ship Museum and the City Hall, with its famous Blue Hall, where the Nobel Prize banquet is held each year, is highly recommended. Spend the night in Stockholm.

Day 4: A Slice of Swedish Countryside
After a traditional Scandinavian buffet breakfast, you will pick up your rental car and start your drive south. Drive through the pleasant countryside of southern Sweden to the city of Kalmar, beautifully situated by the Baltic Sea. Visit Kalmar Castle, strategically important to Sweden’s defense in the past. Spend the night in Kalmar. Driving distance approx. 410 km.

Day 5: Kingdom of Crystal (Glasriket)
Drive around the “Kingdom of Crystal” (Glasriket) and visit some of its most famous glassworks. There are more than 50 glassworks in this area, and many of them are open to visitors. You can find well-priced special gifts and souvenirs in many of the glasswork stores. Stay the night in Ystad with its many small, half-timbered houses. Driving distance approx. 270 km.

Day 6: Wonderful, Wonderful Copenhagen
Continue west. The drive takes us through the province of Skåne to the city of Malmö. Cross over the new Øresund Bridge to arrive in Denmark and the royal capital, Copenhagen. Copenhagen has many sites of interest, including the Amalienborg Palace, Christiansborg Palace (seat of the Danish Parliament), Hans Christian Andersen's statue, Gefion Fountain, the old harbour of Nyhavn, and the famous statue of the Little Mermaid. In the afternoon we recommend a wander down the popular pedestrian shopping street, Strøget, or maybe take a canal tour or visit the famous Tivoli Garden. Driving distance approx. 120 km.

Day 7: Shopping and sunsets en route to Oslo
After a lavish Danish buffet breakfast, you can take your pick of Copenhagen’s many shopping and sightseeing opportunities. In the late afternoon you will board an overnight cruise to Oslo. The ship cruises gently up the Kattegat on its way to Oslo. Dancing and entertainment are available, or this is a great opportunity to just relax and watch the sunset from the deck.

Day 8: Meet the Vikings!
Sailing up the scenic Oslo Fjord, you will reach the Norwegian capital early in the morning, ready for a day of leisure. While in Oslo we recommend you to see the world famous Viking Ships, the Polar Exploration ship Fram, as well as the amazing Vigeland Sculpture Park and other famous sights. Overnight stay in Oslo.

Day 9: Scenic Views
Start the day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel. In the afternoon, start your drive to Geilo, a charming mountain village, passing through the Hallingdal Valley en route. The scenic drive takes you through ski centers and beautiful forested dales and plateaux. Spend the night in Geilo. Driving distance approx. 240 km.

Day 10: Fabulous Flåm
Leave Geilo around noon, continuing north-west towards Flåm. In Flåm we recommend you take a trip on the famous Flåm Railway, regarded as one of the highlights of the Norway in a Nutshell® tour. The 20 km-long, leisurely train journey from Flåm train station to the mountain station of Myrdal, and back down to Flåm again, takes around 55 minutes each way. On the journey, you will be treated to some of the most magnificent mountain scenery in Norway, with an ever-changing panorama of towering mountains and cascading waterfalls. Spend the night in Flåm. Driving distance approx. 120 km.

Day 11: Norway's Longest Fjord
From Flåm, continue your journey to the Sognefjorden—Norway’s longest and deepest fjord —passing the delightful towns of Voss and Stalheim, before reaching your final destination of the day, Bergen, where you will spend the night and leave your rental car. Driving distance approx. 170 km.

Day 12: City of Wonders
It’s time to relax a little and spend a leisurely day in Bergen. Bergen is a beautiful city, full of life and culture. Its many highlights include Bryggen, listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site, quaint old houses, a vibrant fish and flower market, cable car rides offering stunning views, great museums and much more. Spend the night in Bergen.

Day 13: All aboard for your Norwegian coastal odyssey After a day enjoying the sights of Bergen, in the evening you will embark on your Norwegian coastal voyage. Norway’s dramatic, 2,000 km west coast is one of Europe’s great natural attractions, offering a unique combination of history, culture and breathtaking views. On board you will enjoy a relaxing and comfortable cabin with private facilities.

Day 14: From snow-peaked mountains to raging waterfalls
Among the highlights on today’s journey is the Art Nouveau town of Ålesund and the UNESCO world heritage site, Geirangerfjord. Your cruise liner passes snow-peaked mountains and magnificent waterfalls, such as the Seven Sisters and the Bridal Veil, as it navigates carefully from one fjord to another. Optional shore excursions are available.

Day 15: Exploring medieval Norway
Your cruise liner will arrive in the historic city of Trondheim where you will be able to explore the city on your own or take an optional guided tour. Trondheim, which was Norway’s original capital, is home to Nidaros Cathedral—one of Scandinavia’s largest buildings from the Middle Ages—and features many picturesque old wooden houses. From Trondheim, your ship will take you to Rorvik, where the southbound and northbound coastal ships meet.

Day 16: Over the Arctic Circle and beyond…
Today you will the Arctic Circle as your ship heads to the beautiful Lofoten Islands. Along the way, you will be treated to some spectacular sights, including islands and skerries with majestic rock formations. Optional shore excursions are available.

Day 17: Explore Tromsø, ‘Paris of the North’
In the morning you will pass the medieval Trondenes Church before sailing across the Vagsfjord and to a magnificent archipelago in the north. Later in the day, you will stop in Tromsø, a lively port, often called the “Paris of the North”. The town was frequented by Russian, British, Dutch, and German ships in the 19th century, before they headed out on Arctic expeditions to hunt whales, walruses and seals. Optional shore excursions are available.

Day 18: A Treat for Wildlife Lovers
Finnmark's landscape and wildlife is not to be missed. Rookeries of puffins and gannets line the cliffs, and pods of Orca hunting for herring are a common sight. Your ship will stop at Honningsvåg, where you will board a bus for a short excursion to the famous North Cape. Afterwards, your cruise liner will take you east towards the pretty fishing villages of Kjollefjord, Mehamn, and Berlevag.

Day 19: Welcome to Land of the Midnight Sun
The exciting culmination of your coastal voyage is a day spent in Kirkenes, the home of the midnight sun. Situated close to the Russian border, the town features many sights and activities to entertain you. This extreme location is home to some 3,300 inhabitants, Norwegians and Sámi people. Your last night will be spent in a hotel in Kirkenes. Optional tours are also available.

Day 20: Welcome to Reykjavik, Capital of Iceland
Today you will take a flight from Kirkenes Airport to Gardermoen Airport in Oslo for your onward flight to Iceland. On your afternoon arrival at Keflavík airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Iceland’s capital, Reykjavík.

Day 21: Spectacular Waterfalls and the Great Geysir
After a breakfast at the hotel you will pick up your rental car. Begin a full-day drive, taking in some of the best known natural phenomena in Iceland, including Þingvellir National Park, the waterfall Gullfoss, the Great Geysir area and Kerið. Stay in a hotel or guesthouse in Hvolsvöllur. Driving distance approx. 260 km.

Day 22: Black Beach Meets Glacial Lagoon
Drive from Hvolsvöllur to Skaftafell National Park and view the breathtaking glacial lagoon, Jökulsárlón. Sights along the way include the waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, the rock formations of Dyrhólaey and Reynisdrangar on the black sand beach south of Vík, and the village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur. There are many interesting hiking trails in Skaftafell National Park, including a short hike to the beautiful Svartifoss waterfall. After your busy day, you will stay overnight near the village of Höfn, close to Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier. Driving distance approx. 310 km.

Day 23: Fantastic fjords and charming fishing villages
Enjoy another breathtaking day in Iceland’s great outdoors. Drive through spectacular fjord scenery and visit charming fishing villages as we head to Lake Mývatn. Sights along the way include Mt. Búlandstindur, the monster habitat of Lagarfljót River and the Möðrudalur valley. Stay the night around Mývatn. Driving distance approx. 320 km.

Day 24: Lunar landscapes and lava formations
Explore Lake Mývatn and its surroundings, including Námaskarð, the pseudo-craters at Skútustaðir, the Ásbyrgi Canyon and Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in Europe, just to name a few. Stay in a hotel or guesthouse around Lake Mývatn. In the afternoon we recommend you to take a detour to the beautiful village of Húsavík and participate in an exciting whale watching trip. Stay the night around Lake Mývatn. Driving distance approx. 170 km without detour.

Day 25: Explore the ‘capital of the north’
Spend the first half of the day around Lake Mývatn. Visit Goðafoss (the waterfall of the Gods) on your way to Akureyri, the ‘capital of the north’. Spend the rest of the day in Akureyri and stay overnight there. Driving distance approx. 100 km.

Day 26: The Northwest
Drive from Akureyri to Stykkishólmur on the Snæfellsnes peninsula. Sights along the way include the countless mounds of Vatnsdalshólar, the canyon waterfalls of Kolugljúfur and the Glaumbær folk museum. Stay the night in Stykkishólmur. Driving distance approx. 365 km.

Day 27: Reykholt - Reykjavík
Drive to Reykjavík, stopping along the way in Reykholt. Sights include the beautiful Hraunfossar waterfalls, the medieval research institution, Snorrastofa, and the largest hot spring in Europe, Deiltartunguhver. Drop off the car and spend the night in Reykjavík. Driving distance approx. 420 km.

Day 28: The Floating Icebergs of Greenland
Take off from Reykjavík Airport for a two-hour flight to Kulusuk. Once there, you will be taken on a 10-minute helicopter flight to Ammassalik, enjoying panoramic views over the fjords and icebergs. You will then be transported to Hotel Ammassalik, situated on a hill with an elevated view of the village; there you can relax and have dinner. Overnight accommodation at Hotel Ammassalik

Day 29: Open Day in Ammassalik
In Ammassalik you can choose between many guided excursions click to view, which include transportation on foot, by boat or by helicopter. Optional tours in Ammassalik can be booked locally at the hotel.

Day 30: Kulusuk and Departure
In the morning you will take a helicopter flight back to Kulusuk, in time for your afternoon flight back to Reykjavik at 13:00. You might want to take a stroll to the village of Kulusuk (about 40 min walk) and explore the village before heading back to the airport. On our return flight to Reykjavík we enjoy a spectacular view over Ammassalik village and its neighborhood where the scenery, with its huge glaciers and floating icebergs, is simply magnificent. Spend the night in Reykjavik.

Day 31: Open Day in Reykjavík
After a breakfast at the hotel you have the whole day to explore the city of Reykjavik and its surrounding towns, with notable buildings such as the presidential residence at Bessastaðir, the Restaurant Perlan (the Pearl) and Höfði House. You can also join a whale watching tour for a close encounter with whales (not included). Spend the night in Reykjavik.

Day 32: Pamper time in the Blue Lagoon Spa and Departure
Transfer to Keflavik with FlyBus. If your flight is in the afternoon, you can stop at the Blue Lagoon or even take a little tour of the Reykjanes peninsula (not included).