Trip Overview
Trip itinerary
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Copenhagen
2Ready to be versed in all things Copenhagen by our on-road expert? We’ll kick things off today with a walking tour – hitting the likes of City Hall, Nyhavn and the National Musuem of Denmark. Then: make like Dora and get exploring! Jump aboard an optional canal tour (those rainbow-coloured townhouses need #nofilter – trust us). Hire a bike and explore this chilled-out Scandi city on two wheels. Tuck into a smorgasbord of Nordic cuisine. Discover the city’s thriving craft beer scene. Or go vintage with a visit to Tivoli Gardens – an OG amusement park and the inspo for Disney World. Time it right, and you can take in the sunset from the top of the giant chair swing. Cue: alllll the goosebumps.
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Included Today
- Walking tour of Copenhagen with Trip Leader
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Meals
- Breakfast
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Optional extras
- Canal tour: from €12
- Visit Tivoli Gardens amusement park: from €16
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Included Today
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Copenhagen – Gothenburg (Sweden)
3Wave ‘hej hej’ to Copenhagen (yep, it’s ‘hi’ twice – we don’t make the rules). Today we’ve got Sweden in our sights – specifically the canal-packed seaside city of Gothenburg. When we roll in, we’ll take to the water on a Paddan boat tour. Expect: a 17th-century moat, a LOT of bridges and historical facts galore. Then? The arvo’s all yours. Need local tips? Your Trip Leader’s got ‘em. Get your culture fix at Gothenburg Museum of Art. Perfect those panos from the viewpoint at Skansen Kronan fortress. Or seek out a traditional cinnamon bun the size of your head. This evening: gather your trip mates and head to Tredje Langgatan street for good grub, good wine and good company. Guaranteed.
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Included Today
- Paddan boat tour
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Meals
- Breakfast
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Included Today
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Gothenburg – Oslo (Norway)
4Say bye to the ‘burg – we’re on the move after brekkie. Oslo, we’re coming for ya! When we pull into Norway’s iconic capital, our in-the-know Trip Leader will point out the must-sees for our free day tomorrow. And then? Round up the group and head to a local haunt for some pølse – hot dogs wrapped in potatoey tortilla blankets. Yes please. Or hunt down Illegal Burger for the best one you’ve ever had. Period.
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Included Today
- Orientation walk of Oslo with Trip Leader
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Meals
- Breakfast
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Included Today
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Oslo
5You wanted time to delve deeper. So here it is – Oslo-style! Our suggestions? Check out medieval Akershus Fortress. Get steamy in a local sauna (they’re everywhere). Or make a beeline for Bygdøy (aka Museum Island). We’re talking the Kon-Tiki Museum, Fram Polar Ship, Norsk Folkemuseum and the Viking Ship Museum (obvs). Get the ferry back to Oslo port in time for tonight’s included group dinner. And later? Spice up your life with a glass of aquavit (the local tipple) at uber-cool Himkok bar. Think gin, but herbier.
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Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
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Meals
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Oslo – Vøringsfossen Waterfall – Bergen
6Shotgun a window seat. We’re heading west this morning – and the scenery that whizzes past is Out. Of. This. World. Expect jaw-dropping mountain passes, sparkling fjords and a sprinkling of rustic red cabins. You won’t find landscapes like this back home. Want another natural wonder thrown into the mix? Of course you do. We’ll treat our peepers to Vøringsfossen Waterfall en route – 182 metres of crashing, splashing awesomeness. When we jump off the minicoach in Bergen, wrap your lips around a stack of raspeballer dumplings for dinner. Mmmm...
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Included Today
- Visit Vøringsfossen Waterfall
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Meals
- Breakfast
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Included Today
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Bergen
7Today’s your day, your way. Time to delve deeper into ‘the city of seven mountains’ (and 200 days of rain a year – hope you’ve packed your jacket). Need pointing in the right direction? Your expert Trip Leader’s ON it. Hop on an optional funicular ride to the top of Mount Fløyen for immense city and fjord views (plus bonus goats). Wander the cobbled streets and check out the traditional wooden houses. Sample the local salmon at Bergen Fish Market – FYI this place has been around since 1276 (but the fish have changed since then). Or tuck into a reindeer sausage at Trekroneren hot-dog hut. Sorry Rudolph.
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Meals
- Breakfast
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Optional extras
- Ride the Fløibanen funicular: from €9
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Meals
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Bergen – The Fjordlands
8Warning: our next drive contains scenes which some viewers made find INCREDible. After another included brekkie, settle in for more beaut mountain-meets-water views as we wind our way up to the Norweigan Fjordlands. A hop, skip and a short ferry ride across the Sognefjord later, this watery wonderland is yours to discover! Our hot (correction: cold) tip? Soak up all the snow-capped, fairytale-style amazingness in the charming AF village of Balestrand. Yep, you’re really here.
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Included Today
- Ferry to the Fjordlands
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Meals
- Breakfast
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Included Today
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The Fjordlands
9Hear that? That’s the sound of a free day in the mind-blowing Fjordlands. Practise your bows and curtseys – ‘the king of the fjords’ awaits. Jump on a kayak and glide the glassy-blue waters of the Sognefjord in style. Take to two wheels and W-O-W your way past soaring mountains and glistening glaciers. Sharpen your spears, sling on a horned helmet and head to Viking Valley for the lowdown on how the locals lived approx 1,000 years ago. Or uncover a slice of real Norwegian life at the magical glacier village of Fjærland (spoiler: they like books here. A lot). Tonight: swap stories over our included group dinner.
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Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
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Optional extras
- Kayaking on the Sognefjord: from €85
- Trip to Fjærland glacier village: from €95
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Meals
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The Fjordlands – Lillehammer
10Time to tunnel outta here. This morning we’re heading eastwards via the Lærdal Tunnel – the world’s longest road tunnel. Then: Lillehammer’s calling! Our fact-filled Trip Leader will give us the run around the Netflix-famed ski town on an orientation walk. Next: put those included chairlift tix to good use (read: their only use) and feast your eyes on allllll the city-and-lake panos from the top of Lysgårdsbakkene ski jump. And after? Rewind time at Maihaugen open-air museum. Crank up the culture at Lillehammer Art Museum. Or do as the locals do and sniff out a steaming bowl of fårikål lamb stew (unless you’re veggie, obvs).
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Included Today
- Orientation walk of Lillehammer with Trip Leader
- Chairlift up Lysgårdsbakkene ski jump
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Meals
- Breakfast
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Included Today
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Lillehammer – Örebro (Sweden)
11Dust off those brekkie crumbs and say so long to ski-ville – today it’s time for Sweden: Part Two. Ngl, we've got a bit of a drive. BUT it’s the perfect opportunity to text the ‘rents, catch some zzzs or simply soak up all the screensaver-worthy scenery that fills the coach window. Our home for the eve? The medieval city of Örebro in the heart of the Swedish lakes region. Engage explorer mode and check out the Disney-vibes castle. Then ask you-know-who for dinner recommendations (your Trip Leader, not Voldemort).
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Meals
- Breakfast
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Meals
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Örebro – Stockholm
12Onwards! This morning we’re making tracks for the iconic Scandi city of Stockholm. Fun fact: this place is built on an archipelago of 14 islands where the Lake Mälaren flows out to the Baltic Sea. Cool, right? After our Trip Leader helps us get our bearings, grab a kanebullar for the road and go explore! Snap a pic at Stortorget and watch the changing of the guard at The Palace. Take the ferry across to Djurgården and hit up the Vasa Museum (a must), Skansen Museum and the ABBA Museum. Or head to ultra-hip Södermalm for a local vibe and trendy cafes. Whatever you choose, make sure you’re back in time for tonight’s group dinner – we’re going to give this Scandi adventure the send-off it deserves!
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Included Today
- Orientation walk of Stockholm with Trip Leader
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Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
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Included Today
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Stockholm
13You came. You saw. You cultured. And just like that, it’s over. Get down to breakfast and swap those socials – you’re gonna need them for next year’s reunion trip. Where to next?
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Meals
- Breakfast
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Meals
What's included
Included experiences
- - Orientation walk of Copenhagen with Trip Leader
- - Paddan boat tour in Gothenburg
- - Orientation walk of Oslo with Trip Leader
- - Visit Vøringsfossen Waterfall
- - Ferry to the Fjordlands
- - Orientation walk of Lillehammer with Trip Leader
- - Chairlift up Lysgårdsbakkene ski jump in Lillehammer
- - Orientation walk of Stockholm with Trip Leader
Accommodation
- 12 nights in hotel-style accommodation (twin or double)
Transport
Optional activities
- FYI: these are optional activities available locally. Things might change – prices are here to give you a rough idea.
- Canal tour of Copenhagen: from €12
- Visit Tivoli Gardens amusement park: from €16
- Ride the Fløibanen funicular in Bergen: from €9
- Kayaking on the Sognefjord: from €85
- Trip to Fjærland glacier village: from €95
Views & Reviews
Latest Reviews
Average rating based on 3 reviews
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Anonymous October 2023
The trip leader Kate was an exceptional guide. She found the perfect balance of fun, professional and informative. This was my third top deck trip and have found the better the trip leader the better the experience. The locations visited were also chosen well the only improvement would be maybe more time in fjordlands.
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Ashleigh Ho September 2023
This trip takes you to some of the best places in Scandinavia with ease!
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Anonymous August 2023
The overall trip was great fun – Jon was an excellent leader and really engaged with us all, but there is definitely room for improvement on this new tour.
The optionals were not that great – and way too expensive for what they were. I suggest removing the dog kennel trip, either removing the train ride or the boat ride from Flam (only one is needed), and also reworking the trip so there is less time in the Fjords. There is nothing to do there but do the optionals – which doesn't actually make them optionals.
I have travelled with Topdeck before – and Contiki – and I have to say, Contiki is way better. They are cheaper trips but with more included activities. I will be thinking twice before booking another Topdeck tour, I was disappointed with so many elements of this particular trip.
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