Most Insight tours already include a host of bonus highlights and comprehensive sightseeing. There may also be an exciting array of optional excursions which will turn an already amazing experience into the trip of a lifetime! These are entirely optional and can be booked through your Tour Director/Local Representative at the commencement of your tour. The following is a general list for guidance and budgeting purposes only. Actual optional excursions and prices will be advised by your Tour Director at the beginning of your tour.
CARL LARSSON S FARM
Sweden’s world famous painter, Carl Larsson, lived and painted on his beloved farm in the idyllic village of Sundborn. This is a unique opportunity to visit his traditional Swedish country home which he shared with his artistic wife and their many children.
Adult Price: EURO 30EDWARD GRIEG S HOME AND FUNICULAR
Troldhaugen - the home of Nina and Edvard Grieg is one of the great tourist attractions in Norway. The attractive Swiss-style house was designed by the architect Schack Bull and built in 1884-85. It has been meticulously preserved. Situated in lush surroundings, Trollhaugen lies on a promontory jutting into Lake Nordaas with an outstanding view over the water. To fully appreciate our surroundings we ascend the only funicular railway in Scandinavia to enjoy breathtaking views over Bergen from one of the seven mountains surrounding the city - Mount Floyen.
Adult Price: EURO 36NORWEGIAN FOLKLORE AND HERITAGE
Norway’s rural past will come to life when we visit a unique 13th century stave church. We also see the collection of beautiful Norwegian National costumes and the rare Lapland Exhibition. Another highlight is a visit to Thor Heyerdahl’s extraordinary Kon-Tiki museum.
Adult Price: EURO 38THE TROLL S ROAD
Our tour of Geiranger includes a scenic drive up the Eagle’s Road offering amazing views of the Geiranger Fjord and the stunning Seven Sisters Waterfall and the small village of Eidsdal where we cross the fjord by ferry. From here we climb through the abundant fruit growing valleys and leave civilisation behind as we go above the tree line, seeing some of the most breathtaking scenery before arriving at the Troll’s Road, a masterpiece of engineering when it was built over 70 years ago.
Adult Price: EURO 43NORTH ZEALAND CASTLE TOUR
We drive along the Danish Riviera Road, the scenic coastal road, to the castles of North Zealand. We see Fredensborg, the summer residence of the Royal Family. Then a visit to the 17th century Fredriksborg Castle, magnificently situated on an island, where we see the State Apartments and the Coronation Chapel. En route we also pass through small villages with thatched half-timbered houses.
Adult Price: EURO 46HOLMENKOLLEN SKI JUMP AND OSLO DINNER
Before dinner we will take a scenic drive through the most fashionable residential suburbs of Oslo to the top of the Holmenkollen Hill, site of the world’s first ski jump used for the 1952 Olympic Games. From here we head to a delightful restaurant for our dinner with drinks included.
Adult Price: EURO 63SWEDISH SUMMER DINNER AND CRUISE
This evening enjoy a half-hour cruise on the largest archipelago in the world and then try some authentic local cuisine served in a peaceful lakeside setting.
Adult Price: EURO 63TRADITIONAL DANISH DINNER
Join us for dinner Danish style in the heart of Copenhagen. Two glasses of wine, beer or soft drinks of your choice included with your meal.
Adult Price: EURO 63