Farmers Tour to Scandinavia
(2nd Departure)
Discover why Scandinavia offers some of the world's highest living standards as you explore Norway, Denmark and Sweden during the northern summer. See a variety of agricultural enterprises including livestock, cropping, dairy and forestry. View scenic coastlines and countryside, idyllic islands, stunning fjords and forested mountains. Visit the vibrant cities of Bergen, Oslo, Copenhagen and Stockholm. See stunning architecture, sophisticated design and immerse yourself in Scandinavia's fascinating Viking and shipping heritage.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Visits on the tour include:
- Enjoy a scenic harbour cruise onboard the famous White Lady in Bergen and a spectacular cruise through dramatic fjords to Kaupanger onboard the "Fjord 1"
- Quality agricultural visits including—cropping, cereal, dairy, beef, sheep and pig farms
- In Norway visit a beef cattle and sheep farm with 350 acres of forest milled for timber and paper (forestry being one of Norway's main industries)
- Explore Denmark—known for its fine dairy products, pork production, technology, trade, windmills, lager and Lego!
- Visit a Danish Red cattle enterprise— one of the major dairy cattle breeds in northern Europe
- Explore the Viking era at the famous and impressive Viking Museum
- Visit the Djursland Farmers Union (part of the National Farmers Association) for discussions on farming in Denmark and the European Union
- Guided tours through Bergen, Randers and Stockholm
- Visit Old Estrup Castle and the Danish Agricultural Centre with its impressive collection of farm machinery and implements
- Enjoy country lifestyle in the scenic rural area of Skara in Sweden
OPTIONAL EXTENSION - FINLAND & ST PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
Extend your tour by 9 days and explore Southern Finland's farming, forests, lakes and culture before travelling to stunning St Petersburg with its fascinating Russian heritage and distinctly European outlook.
