Grand Scandinavia with St. Petersburg
15 days/14 nights: Copenhagen - Oslo - Stockholm - Helsinki
18 days/17 nights: Copenhagen - St. Petersburg
2008 Departure Dates and Prices:
| Jun 21, 28 |
$4,375 per person double |
| Jul 1, 5, 12, 15, 19, 26, 29 |
$4,375 per person double |
| For dates above |
$1,465 sgl supplement |
| Jul 1, 15, 29 |
$6,195 per person double |
| For dates above |
$2,175 sgl supplement |
Day 1: Arrive Copenhagen
Arrive Copenhagen Airport and transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight at Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel.
Day 2: Copenhagen
The day starts with a 3-hour guided tour of the city. Famous sights include the Royal Amalienborg Palace, the Christiansborg Palace, the Gefion Fountain, Nyhavn, and of the Little Mermaid. Spend the afternoon free and explore this fairytale city. Dinner at the Tivoli Gardens. Overnight at the Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel.
Day 3: Copenhagen - Oslo
Morning free in Copenhagen for shopping and sightseeing. Afternoon transfer by coach to DFDS Seaways terminal for an overnight cruise to Oslo, departing at 5:00 p.m. Enjoy your first Scandinavian smörgåsbord dinner as you cruise up the Kattegat. Overnight in 2-berth outside cabin with private facilities.
Day 4: Oslo
Enjoy a Scandinavian buffet breakfast as you cruise along the Oslofjord. Arrive in Oslo at 9:00 a.m. followed by a 3-hour guided tour of Oslo to see the famous Viking Ships, the Polar Exploration ship Fram and the impressive Vigeland Sculpture Park. Afternoon excursion to Holmenkollen Ski Jump for a view of the city and fjord far below. Dinner and overnight at Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel.
Day 5: Oslo - Ulvik
After breakfast departure from Oslo, driving via Honefoss along the charming Halling Valley to the tourist resort town of Geilo. Buffet linch at Bardola Mountain Hotel. After lunch cross the wild Hardanger Mountain Plateau to Fossli, stoppingto view the thundering Vøringsfoss Waterfall, the highest in Norway. Descent the amazing Mabodal Canyon to the idyllic Hardangerfjord. Short ferry, followed by a drive around the Ulvick Fjord, to picturesque village of Ulvik. Dinner and accommodations at Rica Brakanes Hotel.
Day 6: Ulvick - Bergen
Depart Ulvik after breakfast, starting with a scenic tour along Hardangerfjord, famous for its many fruit orchards arriving in Bergen mid day. Afternoon tour of Bergen, including a visit to the popular Fish and Flower Market, the famous Bryggen Harbour and the old Hanseatic Quarter. You will also ride the funicular to Mt. Fløien, for the best views of the city and fjords below. Dinner and overnight at Radisson SAS Hotel Norge.
Day 7: Bergen - Flåm - Balestrand
After buffet breakfast, depart from Bergen driving via Dale to the town of Voss. Descent the Naeroy Valley, passing th amazing stalheim Canyon, to the fjordside village of Flåm. Board your train for an exhilarating ride on the amzing Flåm railway to Myrdal. The descent from Myrdal to Flåm offers opportunities for photo shots of waterfalls and mountain scenery. Back at Flåm, board the M/S Lady Elisabeth for 2 hours cruise along the splendid Sognfjord, longest and deepest fjord in the world. From the sun deck or the comfortable lounge, you can enjoy the spectacular scenery of cascading waterfalls, sheer mountain cliffs, snow-clad peaks, and a variety of wildlife. After disembarking in Gudvangen at the head of the Naeroyfjord, continue by coach across the Vika Mountains to Vangsnes, for the short ferry crossing to the beautiful resort of Balestrand. Dinner and accommodation at Kvikne’s Hotel, one of Norway’s finest fjord hotels.
Day 8: Balestrand
The day starts with a traditional Norwegian buffet breakfast in the hotel’s elegant dining room. After breakfast free day, where you may want to spend the morning relaxing on the hotel terrace, breathing in the fresh mountain air and enjoying the spectacular views. We may also recommend a visit to the local aquarium and art gallery, or you may prefer to rent a bike or row boat from the hotel. A walking tour of the village of Balestrand with its historic buildings and other noteworthy sites can also be arranged. Dinner and accommodation at Kvikne’s Hotel.
Day 9: Balestrand - Geiranger
After breakfast departure from your hotel by ferry, for a 1-hour cruise along the fjord to Fjaerland. Continue by coach along the scenic route, passing under the Jostedal Glacier, the largest in Europe, to the village of Skei. Descend to the beautiful Nord Fjord, making a detour at Olden to visit the world-famous Briksdal Glacier. The journey up to the glacier will be made in open cars to give you the best of views. Afterwards a typical Norwegian lunch will be served in sight of the glacier. During the afternoon, the tour continues via Loen and Stryn, to the picturesque village of Hellesylt. From here you go on board the ferry for a 1-hour cruise along the spectacular Geiranger Fjord, possibly the most impressive of all the Norwegian fjords. During the cruise you will pass close by some magnificent waterfalls, such as the Bridal Veil and the Seven Sisters. Dinner & overnight at Union Hotel
Day 10: Geiranger - Oslo
More magnificent scenery today, as you cross the Grotli Mountains to the vilage of Lom, famous for its 14th century stave church. the tour continues along side Lake Vågå to Otta and descend the Gudbrands valley to the popular town of Lillehammer. Lunch in Lillehammer. the tour continues alongside Lake Mjøsa to Oslo and Holmenkollen, home of the world famous ski jump , offering unforgettable biews of the city and Oslofjords far below. Dinner and overnight at Holmenkollen Park Hotel.
Day 11: Oslo - Stockholm
Depart Oslo by coach to the Swedish border. Cross into the province of Värmland, arriving in the city of Karlstad on Lake Vänern – the largest lake in Sweden. Lunch in Karlstad. Continue through a landscape of forests and lakes to reach the Swedish capital in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at Stockholm Sheraton Hotel.
Day 12: Stockholm
The day begins with a 4-hour guided tour of the city. Famous sights include the Royal Palace, the Cathedral, and the Royal Theater. Visit the enchanting Old Town (Gamla Stan) with its narrow cobbled streets and many antique shops, and the City Hall, with its famous Blue and Golden Halls, where the Nobel Prize banquet is held. Spend the afternoon free in Stockholm, where you can visit the famous Wasa Museum or take one of many canal tours. Dinner and overnight at Stockholm Sheraton Hotel.
Day 13: Stockholm - Helsinki
Morning free in Stockholm. In the afternoon, transfer to the pier to board a luxurious Silja Line cruise ferry for a 5:00 p.m. departure. Dinner onboard. Choice of entertainment, bars, shops and casino onboard. Overnight in a 2-berth outside cabin with private facilities.
Day 14: Helsinki
Enjoy a buffet breakfast as you sail into Helsinki harbor. After arrival, there will be a 3-hour guided tour of Finland’s capital. Famous sights include the Senate Square, Uspenski Cathedral, Parliament House, Finlandia Hall, Sibelius Park & Monument, and the Rock Church. Afternoon free in Helsinki. Dinner and overnight at Radisson SAS Royal Hotel.
Day 15: Helsinki - St. Petersburg
Coach transfer to the railway station for an early morning departure on the Finnish train “Sibelius”. Box lunch on train. Arrive St. Petersburg in the early afternoon. Coach transfer to the hotel followed by a 3-hour guided tour of the city with a local, English-speaking guide. Famous sights include the Admiralty, Palace Square, Smolny Convent and St. Isaac’s Cathedral. Dinner and overnight at Ambassador Hotel.
Day 16: St. Petersburg
After a buffet breakfast, enjoy a panoramic tour of the city by coach. Lunch in the Hermitage Restaurant followed by a 3-hour visit to the world-famous Hermitage Art Museum and the State Rooms at the Winter Palace. Dinner will be served at a typical Russian restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Angleterre.
Day 17: St. Petersburg
This morning, accompanied by an English-speaking Russian guide, depart by hydrofoil for the most magnificient summer fresidence of all the Russian Tsars. Enjoy lunch in a Russian restaurant. Spend the afternoon at your leisure and explore St. Petersburg, a city of outstanding architectural beauty famous for its magnificent palaces, cathedrals, fountains, ad bridges. In the evening enjoy a colorfil Russian folklore show at the Nikolaevsky Palace. Dinner will be served at the Backstage Restaurant of the Mariinsky Theatre. Overnight at Ambassador Hotel.
Day 18: St. Petersburg departure
Tour ends after breakfast, with transfers to St. Petersburg Airport in connection with your flight home.
Price includes:
14 nights Copenhagen - Helsinki
- 12 nights accommodation including daily 3-course or buffet dinner and Scandinavian buffet breakfast in centrally located first-class hotels, all rooms with private facilities
- 5 lunches on days 5, 9, 10, 11 & 12
- Overnight cruise Copenhagen - Oslo, including accommodation in 2-berth outside cabin with private facilities, buffet dinner and breakfast onboard
- Entrance to the Tivoli Gardens for dinner on day 2
- 3-hour guided tours of Copenhagen, Oslo, Bergen and Helsinki, as well as a 4-hour guided tour of Stockholm, including entrances to the Viking Ships, Fram Museum, the Maria Church, and Stockholm's City Hall
- Ride on the Bergen Funicular to Mt. Fløien
- ride on the Flåm Railway, Flåm - Myrdal - Flåm
- 2-hour cruise on the Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord, and a 1-hour cruise on both the Fjaerland and Geiranger Fjord
- Excursion to Briksdal Glacier in open car
- All ferry crossings in Norway
- Overnight cruise Stockholm - Helsinki, including accommodation in a 2-berth, outside cabin with private facilities, buffet dinner and breakfast onboard
- Luggage assistance at all hotels
- Experienced tour escort throughout
- Transportation by modern, deluxe coach with reclining seats
- Transfers airport/hotel on first and last days to coincide with individual flight times
17 nights Copenhagen – St. Petersburg
All the services mentioned above, plus -
- 3 nights accommodation in St. Petersburg, including daily 3-course dinner and buffet breakfast, rooms with private facilities. Dinner on day 14 will be served at Grand Duke Nikolas Palace
- Train Helsinki - St. Petersburg, including box lunch and St. Petersburg – Helsinki
- Coach transfers between hotels and railway stations in Helsinki and St. Petersburg
- 2 lunches on days 16 and 17 in St. Petersburg
- Complete program in St. Petersburg, including a 3-hour city tour, a visit to the Hermitage/Winter Palace, and an excursion to Peterhof. All entrances are included, plus folklore show at Grand Duke Nikolas Palace with dinner
Note: A 3-night Moscow extension option is also available with this tour – Ask for details.
We offer competitive airfare from most U.S. cities - ask us for prices!
 |
