Highlights of the Viking Homelands

Denmark, Norway & Sweden

11 DAYS

From £5,995pp

Departing September

The Vikings were the greatest seafarers, raiders, and traders of the Early Middle Ages. Far from being a race of unwashed barbarians, they presided over a trading network which extended from Greenland to Baghdad. They fought with swords forged from Afghan steel, imported silk from China, reached the coast of North America and sent mercenaries to Constantinople. Following in the Viking’s footsteps, we make our own epic voyage across Denmark into Norway and culminating in Sweden.

Tour Highlights

• Visit Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm, Scandinavia’s fascinating capital cities

• Sail through the Kattegat and the Skagerrak straits connecting the Baltic and North Seas

• View the famous Viking longships at Roskilde, the best-preserved collection in Scandinavia

• Enjoy the UNESCO listed archaeological site of Birka, just a boat ride away from vibrant Stockholm

Day One | London - Copenhagen - Odense

We fly to Copenhagen and transfer to our hotel in Odense.

Day Two | Jelling

We drive to Jelling, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most extraordinary archaeological sites in Denmark. The Kongernes Jelling Visitor Centre provides a splendid view of the whole monument complex from its roof terrace.

Day Three | Odense - Copenhagen

We travel to see the famous Ladby ship burial and the Ladby Museum before we cross the Great Belt Bridge to Zeeland and pay a visit to Trelleborg

Day Four | Gammel Lejre & Roskilde

This morning we visit Gammel Lejre. We continue to Roskilde where the Viking Ship Museum displays one of the best-preserved groups of Viking period ships from the Scandinavian world. We'll also visit the Cathedral

Day Five | Copenhagen - Oslo

On our last morning in Denmark, we will visit the excellent National Museum in Copenhagen. This afternoon we take the ferry to Norway.

Day Six | Tønsberg

Upon arrival in Oslo, we head to Tønsberg to visit the Slottsfjellsmuseet, the Borre Burial Mounds and the Midgard Vikingsenter

Day Seven | Oslo

We begin at the Medieval Archaeological Park in Gamle Oslo. After lunch we return to the centre of Oslo to explore the History Museum, home to several Stave Church portals.

Day Eight | Oslo - Stockholm

We take the high-speed train to Stockholm and then explore Gamle Stan this afternoon.

Day Nine | Anundshög & Uppsala

Today we head to Anungshög, the largest royal burial mound in Sweden. Later, we visit Gamla Uppsala and the Gamla Uppsala Historical Centre.

Day Ten | Birka

Today we take a boat to the island of Björkö to explore the UNESCO-listed Viking town of Birka

Day Eleven | Stockholm - London

Flight time permitting, we'll visit the Vasa warship before we head to the airport for our flight home.

Activity Level

Guided by Dr Brian Ayers

A British archaeologist specialising in medieval urban archaeology, Brian was formerly the City Archaeologist of Norwich.

Price includes

• Expert Guide Lecturer & Professional Tour Manager

• Entries to all sites as per the itinerary

• Field notes

• All taxes & gratuities

Included travel

• Return flights from London & all local transport Accommodation

• Accommodation in Odense, Copenhagen, Oslo & Stockholm

Culinary inclusions

• 10 breakfasts, 10 lunches & 10 dinners

• Water with all meals, tea or coffee with dinner

Dates & prices per person

Date Twin/Dbl Share SS 1st - 11th Sep £5,995 £795

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