08/18/2025
2026 SCANDINAVIA FAITH & BEAUTY
Denmark, Sweden, Norway
June 22-July 2, 2026
With Dr. Greg & Mary King
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Embark on a breathtaking journey through Scandinavia, where Nordic elegance meets Viking legacy, and modern cities thrive amidst ancient landscapes. From the fairy-tale charm of Copenhagen, to the royal elegance of Stockholm, the quiet strength of Oslo, and the fjord-framed beauty of Bergen, this is a tour where every city tells a story—and every corner feels like a painting come to life.
Along with the beauty of Scandinavia, our tour will explore the faith of this land: how Christianity was planted, watered, and grown in the rich soil of Scandinavia. Along with local guides, our special presenter is Dr. Greg King, dean of the School of Religion at Southern Adventist University.
Monday, June 22 Fly from home airport to Copenhagen, Denmark.
Tuesday, June 23 Arrive in Copenhagen, Denmark. Transfer to hotel. Check-in available after 3:00 p.m. Enjoy resting and exploring Copenhagen. Open dinner and overnight in Copenhagen.
Wednesday, June 24 Daily breakfast buffet and opening worship. Depart for walking tour through the cobbled lanes and the longest pedestrian zone in the world (Strøget). See Nyhavn, where colorful 17th-century townhouses line the canals once filled with merchant ships. Lunch. Continue to Marmorkirken (the Marble Church) and Gefion Springvandet (Gefion Fountain) and end at the world-famous “Little Mermaid,” inspired by Hans Christian Andersen. Open dinner and overnight in Copenhagen.
Thursday, June 25 Morning canal tour of Copenhagen. Lunch and afternoon tour to St. Petri Kirke (St. Peter’s Church), the oldest preserved church, and Vor Frue Kirke (Church of Our Lady), which houses large marble statues of Christ and the Twelve Apostles by Bertel or Fure Kirke Thorvaldsen. In 1536, the Danish king broke with the Roman-Catholic Church and Vor Frue Kirke became the main cathedral of the new Danish Church. Afternoon free time. (Optional cultural visit to Christiana, a unique and self-proclaimed autonomous neighborhood in the city, with a self-governed alternative society.) Open dinner and overnight in Copenhagen.
Friday June 26 Following breakfast, board our coach for our journey from Denmark to Sweden. Along a coastal stretch with leafy neighborhoods, marinas and sea glimpses, we arrive at Helsingør, the port city famous by Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Take the 30-minute ferry to Helsingborg/Sweden. Our journey continues past rolling fields, windmills and quaint small villages. We will stop at Lake Vättern, Sweden’s second largest lake. In
Jönköping, we will tour the city. Onward to Stockholm for dinner and overnight.
Sabbath, June 27 Breakfast and Sabbath morning worship in Stockholm. Lunch provided. Afternoon walking tour of Stockholm, a city of islands, bridges, and timeless elegance. Built across 14 islands, this royal capital offers stunning waterside views, grand avenues, and a sense of northern pride. A visit is like walking through a living museum—where Viking ruins, Baroque churches, and Nobel traditions all coexist. Walk through Gamla Stan (Old Town) to see cobblestones worn by centuries. Visit Storkyrkan/St.Nicolai Kyrka (Stockholm Cathedral), where kings were crowned. The cathedral is the oldest church of Stockholm, dating back to the 13th century. Next, visit Tyska St.Gertruds kyrka (German Church), founded by the German-speaking merchant community in the 16th century. Our tour continues past the Royal Palace and the waterfront for views of the archipelago. Dinner and overnight in Stockholm.
Sunday, June 28 Journey from Sweden to Norway on a scenic and culturally rich trip through the heart of Scandinavia. Pass by Swedish lake regions, dense forests and rolling Norwegian hills. Cross the Swedish-Norwegian border, where the terrain becomes more rugged with rolling hills, rocky outcrops and dense forests. Along the way to Oslo, we stop in Moss, Norway, the sight of the first European Adventist camp meeting. Arrive in Oslo, the Norwegian capital. Dinner and overnight in Oslo.
Monday, June 29 Oslo blends wilderness with royal heritage. Set at the head of the Oslofjord, it is a city of clean lines, clean air, and a quiet resilience born of mountains and sea. From Viking ships to Nobel Peace ceremonies, Oslo’s identity is grounded in history, nature, and peacekeeping. Our city tour includes a visit to the Akershus Fortress, once a medieval castle, now a symbol of Norway’s enduring spirit—and the site of Adventist roots, where Ellen White addressed 1600 people. Visit the Domkirke (Oslo Cathedra), where solemn rituals and national moments unfold. Next, visit the Grøn-land Church in a multicultural district, reflecting modern Oslo’s diversity. Dinner and overnight in Oslo.
Tuesday, June 30 Depart by train on Flam Railway on a breathtaking countryside trip from Oslo to Bergen. Experience dramatic fjords, high mountain plateaus, cascading waterfalls, and charming Norwegian towns. Our journey ends at the west coast, where the mountains descend into the sea in dramatic fashion. Bergen, with its wooden buildings and rainy skies, feels like a page from a medieval saga. Dinner and overnight in Bergen.
Wednesday, July 1 Begin our morning with a walk to Bryggen Wharf, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with wonderful colorful wooden buildings. In late-morning we take a fjord cruise to explore the beautiful fjord scenery. In the late afternoon we return to Bergen for free time, our farewell dinner, and overnight in Bergen.
Thursday, July 2 Transfer to the Bergen airport for flight to your home airport, or stay extra days in beautiful Bergen.
SCANDINAVIA: FAITH & BEAUTY
3850 Euro (shared room); 4950 euro/person (single room).
Tour Package includes: first-class hotels, sightseeing and admissions, motorcoach transportation, Flam railway, canal, and fjord trips, gratuities, daily buffet breakfast, and all Sabbath meals. Not included: initial airport transfer and daily lunch/dinner, allowing for open dining choices in our delightful Scandinavian locations.
Trip Insurance: Post-departure trip Insurance is included. The insurance covers post-departure emergencies, including up to $140,000 for hospitalization. The insurance also includes up to $1000 for trip cancellation for medical emergencies within 30 days of travel.
Cancellation Policy: Initial tour deposit is nonrefundable. 3-5 months prior to tour: 25% penalty. 1-3 months prior to tour: 50% penalty. Less than one month prior to tour: no refund.
FLIGHT: Est. $800-$1500 roundtrip. Your multi-city itinerary will be (1) Home Airport-Copenhagen and (2) Bergen-Home Airport. Travelers will book their own multi-city itinerary arriving June 23 in Copenhagen, and returning July 2 from Bergen. (Pre-stay and post-stay hotel bookings are available upon request.) For travelers needing assistance with booking (for a fee), you may call Butler Travel at 503-579-5005.
SIGN-UP AND TIMELINE: This tour will be filled on a first-come basis. To hold space, sign up at https://forms.gle/W521tCaHxVbDViM4A. Please pay your $300/person deposit at tabghatours.com/payment or mail a check to Tabgha Tours, P.O. Box 350, Ooltewah, TN 37363. Deposits are nonrefundable but are deducted from final payment.
January 22, 2026: Final payment due, based on Euro-Dollar conversion rate at the time. (Invoices will be emailed the week prior.)
June 22, 2026: Depart for Copenhagen, Denmark.
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