Compare Family Denmark and Sweden by Audley Travel vs Sweden & Norway in 10 days - Nordic Peninsula - Charm by Exoticca

Day 1: Copenhagen

Accommodation: 71 Nyhavn, Hotel d'Angleterre & Nimb Hotel

Upon arrival into Copenhagen, you'll be met at the airport and driven to your centrally located hotel. Once you've settled in, embark on a two-and-a-half-hour bike tour, passing by many of the city's major landmarks with a small group.

Day 2: Copenhagen

Accommodation options: 71 Nyhavn, Hotel d'Angleterre & Nimb Hotel

Today, join a small group for a bread baking cookery class with a professional chef. You'll learn how to make both traditional rye bread and Danish pastries. Spend the rest of the afternoon on your own with our suggestions. You might use the time to explore the city's many history museums or art galleries.

Day 3: Copenhagen

Accommodation options: 71 Nyhavn, Hotel d'Angleterre & Nimb Hotel

Glide through the heart of Copenhagen in your own personal kayak on a guided tour. You'll pass by the Thorvaldsen Museum, Christiansborg Palace, the Stock Exchange, and the Royal Library with your small group.

Day 4: Gothenburg

Accommodation: Clarion Hotel Post

Board a train for the journey across the Øresund Bridge to Sweden, through Malmö and up the scenic west coast to Gothenburg, the world's most sustainable city.

Day 5: Gothenburg

Accommodation: Clarion Hotel Post

Spend your day exploring the city on your own. You can head over to Haga, Gothenburg's old town, and while away hours in the boutique shops and galleries that line its cobblestone streets. Be sure to make time for fika, just like the locals would.

Day 6: Gothenburg

Accommodation: Clarion Hotel Post

Today, board a traditional archipelago boat to explore the northern archipelago, the Bohuslän, all the way up to Marstrand, Sweden’s sailing capital. Marstrand lies at the end of the northern Gothenburg Archipelago, where the open sea begins, and is one of the prettiest towns in Sweden. Renowned for its scenery, wooden buildings, car-free roads and nautical culture, this feels a world away from the bustling, cosmopolitan Gothenburg.

Day 7: Stockholm

Accommodation options: Hotel Skeppsholmen, Lydmar Hotel & Miss Clara

Hop back on the train today, journeying from west to east across Sweden's pastoral heart. The rest of the day is yours to do as you please. You can cycle through leafy Skeppsholmen and around the pretty local parks. Hearty souls might take a dip in the water off the pier.

Day 8: Stockholm

Accommodation options: Hotel Skeppsholmen, Lydmar Hotel & Miss Clara

With our suggestions, you can spend the day on your own exploring the Swedish capital today. You might head to Gröna Lund, one of Europe's best-known amusement parks, or take a ferry out into the archipelago for some island-hopping.

Day 9: Stockholm

Accommodation options: Hotel Skeppsholmen, Lydmar Hotel & Miss Clara

Your local driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel this morning for a private, five-hour tour of two of Djurgarden’s best-loved and most family-friendly museums; Junibacken and Skansen. Junibacken is a whimsical park that recreates the settings of Astrid Lindgren’s renowned books. Go to a show, take a ride on the story mini-train or meet beloved fictional characters like Pippi Longstockings, Alfie Aitkins and Mamma Moo. Skansen, founded in 1891, is the world’s oldest open-air museum. You can walk among 150 different houses and farms from different eras, gathered from across Sweden. You'll also see traditional skills being demonstrated by people in historical costume.

Day 10: Return home

You'll be picked up at your hotel today and driven to the airport with plenty of time for your onward flight.

Day 1: US - Night on board

Ready to discover the spectacular landscapes and scenic fjords of Scandinavia? Arrive at your departure airport to catch a flight to Stockholm.* Night on board. * Important: If your outbound flight leaves at dawn (before 04:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the selected departure day.

Day 2: Stockholm

Arrival in Stockholm the capital of Sweden and the biggest of the country. It’s an archipelago composed by 14 islands that are connected by around 50 bridges in the Märlaren lake. It’s a very cosmopolitan city as you will find an Scandinavian modern architecture with metal and bronze buildings or fairy tails towers and a very charm old city centre. Self-transfer* to the hotel and overnight in Stockholm. * Possibility to book private transfer in the next step of the booking.

Day 3: Stockholm

Breakfast at the hotel. Explore Stockholm from a different perspective on a boat tour along its iconic waterways, through its locks and underneath its 12 historic bridges! Pass by the most emblematic sights in the city, from the urban centre to the Old Town and the greenery of Djurgården, on a relaxing journey through the heart of the Swedish capital! Ovevrnight in Stockholm. Note: tansfer is not included, you will have to make your own way to the meeting point.

Day 4: Stockholm

Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will have a free day to enjoy on your own. You can take profit of the time to go shopping or visit some emblematic sites. We recommend the optional excursions Stockholm Archipelago Tour*. Overnight in Stockholm. * Optional excursion Stockholm Archipelago Tour: historic cruise tour throught the Stockholm archipelago. Lunch included.

Day 5: Stockholm - Oslo

Breakfast at the hotel. Self-transfer* to the Stockholm airrport to take a flight to Oslo. Arrive at Gardermoen airport and transfer to the hotel.** Oslo is the capital of Norway and a great place to discover the local culture and cuisine. The city is known for its cosmopolitan atmosphere, its green spaces and its numerous museums, many of which are dedicated to the country's Viking heritage. Overnight stay in Oslo. * Possibility to book private transfer in the next step of the booking. ** Transfers are provided by a regular Flybuss Service.

Day 6: Oslo - Oppland

Breakfast at the hotel. This morning enjoy a fascinating panoramic tour of Oslo including Frogner Park which houses the Sculptural Ensemble of Vigeland, the Town Hall, the Royal Palace, and the Modern Opera House. Afterwards, set off for Lillehammer, the city famous for the Olympics of '94, which is situated on the shores of Lake Mjøsa. Admire its tiny picturesque streets. Here you have the option to visit the Maihaugen Open-Air Museum.* Continue through the Oppland region and check-in to your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Oppland. * Optional Maihaugen Open-Air Museum: Maihaugen is Norway’s largest open-air museum outside of Oslo. The museum offers more than 200 buildings from different eras, superb cultural experiences and numerous exhibitions. You may find a cheaper price at the destination, but it is recommended that you book through Exoticca to secure your place in advance.

Day 7: Oppland - Sogn og Fjordane

Breakfast at the hotel. An exciting day awaits as you set off for Briksdal Glacier. On the way, stop for a brief visit to the beautiful Lom Church.* Located inside the Jostedalsbreen National Park, the Briksdal Glacier is set within the breathtaking Briksdalen Valley, rising to a height of 1200 metres. Enjoy some free time in Briksdal to admire the unbelievable views, take photos, explore the valley and have lunch (at your own expense). Afterwards, head to the Førde region, to check in to your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Sogn og Fjordane. * Optional Entrance to Lom Church: Enjoy entrance to Lom Stave Church where you can admire the beautiful Romanesque architecture of this 12th-century site, one of the largest churches in Norway.Please note: You may find a cheaper entrance ticket price at the destination, but it is recommended that you book through Exoticca to secure your place in advance.

Day 8: Sogn og Fjordane - Sognefjord - Bergen

Breakfast at the hotel. Set off into the landscapes of the land of fjords, and enjoy a panoramic cruise through the beautiful Sognefjord, one of the most famous and beautiful in the whole of Norway. Admire the Nærøy Fjord and the Sognefjord with its high mountains, waterfalls and breathtaking landscape, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Afterwards, continue to Gudvangen to enjoy some free time in this quaint village, nestled at the base of the Angosto Fjord. We recommend taking an optional excursion to the fascinating Viking Museum here.* Afterwards, continue to Voss where you can explore at your leisure until finally arriving in Bergen the 'capital of the fjords'. Transfer to the hotel and get settled in. Overnight stay in Bergen. * Optional Viking Museum Visit: Visit Gudvangen's Viking Museum to learn more about this important period in Norwegian history. The Viking Museum is home to impressive Viking-style buildings, re-enactments and brilliant insights into Norway's Viking heritage.

Day 9: Bergen

Breakfast at the hotel. Set off on a fascinating panoramic tour of Bergen for an overview of its sights and history. Visit the Fish Market, famous for its busy atmosphere and excellent produce, and the Hanseatic Neighbourhood or Bryggen, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, filled with traditional buildings, museums, restaurants and cafes. The afternoon is free at your leisure. We recommend an optional Funicular Ride to Mount Floyen.* Overnight stay in Bergen. * Optional Mount Floyen Funicular Ride: Ride to the top of Mount Floyen for exceptional views of Bergen and the surrounding fjord-lands. You may find a cheaper price at the destination, but it is recommended that you book through Exoticca to secure your place in advance.

Day 10: Bergen - Hardangerfjord - Oslo

Breakfast at the hotel. Set off early towards Oslo and on the way travel across the mighty Hardangerfjord. On the shores of this fjord you can watch the various different farming communities, many of them dedicated to fish farming. After admiring the glistening fjord, head to the Hardangervidda Plateau, home to large herds of wild reindeer. Continue to Olso and watch the changing landscapes and natural beauty of the Buskerud region pass by. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in Oslo.

Day 11: Oslo - US

Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to Gardermoen airport for your return flight back to the US.* Arrive in the US and end your trip. * Transfers are provided by a regular Flybuss Service.