Scandinavia

where breathtaking landscapes meet bold, unforgettable flavors! A 12-day action packed trip will take you to Helsinki and the countryside of Finland to Stockholm to Norway!  We will take one of the most scenic railway trips in the world enjoying the breathtaking fjords of Norway including a fjord cruise. Join me on walking food tours through some of these exciting Capital cities, accompanied by craft beer tastings, a gentle hike in the countryside of Finland with a campfire lunch, sauna,  a reindeer safari, Swedish meatballs (of course)  in well… Sweden

accompanied by local beverages (well – maybe some imported wines), spectacular tours, an overnight cruise with Nordic fare from Helsinki to Stockholm, breathtaking rail travel through Norway, Fjord Cruises and much more!  

All meals, with the exception of a couple of lunches while in train transit, centrally located hotels, gastronomic experiences nightly to enjoy local culinary creations and farm to table experiences, gratuities, a great overnight cruise from Helsinki to Stockholm with wonderful scenery and Nordic buffets!

Everyday is action packed, but free time is built in for relaxing, enjoying each destination and buying souvenirs. Reindeer Jerky?

Helsinki (3 nights/4 days, overnight on ferry crossing from Helsinki to Stockholm, 2 nights/3 days Stockholm, 2 nights Oslo, 1 night Voss and 2 nights Bergen.

Overnight flight to Helsinki, Finland

3 nights Helsinki (4 days)  with Nordic cuisine, daily excursions in the city and in the countryside of Finland

Overnight from Helsinki to Stockholm on a very comfortable ferry with rooms equipped with mini bars, Nordic Buffet dinner with drinks, Premium breakfast all while enjoying the scenery – sun sets late!

2 nights Stockholm with a Viking adventure into the countryside and city tour. And yes – great food!

Evening train to Oslo with a Gourmet Boxed dinner to enjoy while in transit. 

A day of City Fun before boarding the train for “Norway in a Nutshell” to savor a very scenic rail journey through the mountains and Fjords. Nutshell includes scenic rail travel, a Fjord cruise and more.

Stunning Bergen! Let’s take the funicular to enjoy beautiful views while savoring local specialties, So much to see and so little time!

$5,595 per person based on double occupancy – land only. Round trip air is currently under $1,000.

All meals with drinks (except a couple of lunches while we are in train transit), gratuities and excursions/activities as outlined above.

Check out my Poland trip in early October 2026! $3,199 per person land only based on double occupancy. From the beauty of Krakow, we will visit the famous salt mines, the vineyards of Poland, Wawel Castle, Zakopane in the beautiful Tatra Mountains.  We then venture North to the seaside city of Gdansk and surrounding towns. From the Mountains to the Sea, you will explore sights and tastes of Poland: Pierogi making class, craft beers, wine tastings to complement a wonderful meal,, multiple tours and much, much more!