Summer Escorted Tours

Discover Scandinavia

11 days/10 nights: Copenhagen - Bergen - Balestrand - Geiranger - Oslo
14 days/13nights: Copenhagen - Stockholm
15 days/14nights: Copenhagen - Helsinki - Stockholm

2008 Departure Dates and Prices:

Jun 21, 28	$3,215 per person double
Jul 5, 12, 19, 26	$3,215 per person double
Aug 2, 9	$3,215 per person double
For all dates above	$945 single supplement
Jun 21, 28	$3,775 per person double

Jul 5, 12, 19, 26	$3,775 per person double

For all dates above	$1,225 single supplement
Jun 21, 28	$4,415 per person double
Jul 1, 5, 12, 15, 19, 26, 29	$4,415 per person double
For all dates above	$1,535 single supplement

Day 1: Arrive Copenhagen
Arrive Copenhagen Kastrup Airport. Transfer to Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel for dinner and overnight.

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 course the Little Mermaid. Spend the afternoon free to 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 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 the Oslofjord. Arrive in Oslo at 9 a.m., followed by a 3-hour guided tour. Famous sights include 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. Dinner and overnight at Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel, near the Royal Palace.

Day 5: Oslo - Ulvik
After Breakfast departure from Oslo, driving via Honefoss along the charming Halling Valley to the tourist resort town of Geilo. A delicious buffet lunch at Bardøla Mountain Hotel. After lunch cross the wild Hardanger Mountain Plateau to Føssli, stopping to view the thundering Vøringsfoss Waterfall, the highest in Norway. Descend to the amazing Mabodal Canyon to the Idyllic Hardangerford. A short ferry, followed by a drive around the Ulvik Fjord, to picturesque village of Ulvik. Dinner and overnight at Rica Brakanes Hotel.

Day 6: Oslo Ulvik - Bergen
After breakfast, start of a senic tour along the beautiful Hardangerfjord, famous for its many fruit orchards, arriving in Bergen mid day. Afternooon tour of Bergen including the popular Fish and Flower Market, the famous Bryggen Harbour with its gabled packhouses, and the old Hanseatic Quarter. You will also ride on the funicular to Mt. Fløien, for the best views of the city and fjords way 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 into the Naeroy Valley, passing thye amazing Salheim Canyon, to the fjordside village of Flåm. Board tour train for an exhilarating rid on the amazing Flåm railway to Myrdal. Board M/S Lady Elisabeth for a 2 hours cruise along the splendid Sogn Fjord, the 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. Cruise along the narrow and winding Nærøy Fjord to disembark in the village of Gudvangen.The Dinner and accommodation at Kvikne’s Hotel, superbly located on the banks of the fjord and surrounded by mountains.

Day 8: Balestrand
Free day in Balestrand, giving you the opportunity to enjoy the outsanding beauty and nature of the fjords. the day starts with traditional Norwegian buffet breakfast in the hotel's elegant dinning room. You may want to spend the morning relaxing on the hotel terrace, breathing the fresh mountain air and enjoying the spectacular views. May we also recommend a visit to the local aquarium and art gallery, or you may prefer to rent a bike or row a boat from the hotel. A walking tour of the village of Balestrand, with its historic buildings and other noteworthy sites can also be arranged..

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
From the top of the famous Serpentine Road, enjoy the amazing views of the fjord below, before crossing the rugged Grotli Mountains to the village of Lom - famous for its 14th century stave church. The tour continues alongside Lake Vågå to Otta, before descending the magnificent Gudbrands valley to the famous town of Lillehammer. Lunch in Lillehammer and continue along Lake Mjøsa back to Oslo and Holmenkollen, home of the world famous ski jump, offering unforgettable vies of the city and Oslofjord far below. Dinner and overnight at at the famous Holmenkollen Park Hotel.

Day 11: Oslo - Stockholm
The 10-night Copenhagen - Oslo tour ends after breakfast at the hotel, with transfers to Oslo Gardemoen Airport to connect with individual flight departures.
Guests who are continuing to Stockholm depart by coach to the Swedish border, crossing into the atrractive province of Varmland to arrive in the city of Karlstad on Lake Vanern, the largest in Sweden. Lunch in Karlstad. After lunch the tour continues through a landscape of forests and sparkling lakes to reach the Swedish capital in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the Sheraton Stockholm Hotel, and excellent hotel overlooking the harbour of Stockholm and within walking distance of the famous Old Town.

Day 12: Stockholm The day starts with a 4-hour guided tour of the city. Famous sights include the Royal Palace, Parliament Buildings, Cathedral, Royal Theatre, etc. You will aslo visit the enchanting Old Town (Gamla Stan) with its narrow cobbled streets and numerous antique shops. Highlights of the tour is a visit to City Hall with its famous Blue and Golden Halls, where the Noble Prize banquet is held each year. Afternoon free in Stockholm, with possibility to visit the amazing Wasa Museum or take one of the popular canal tours. Dinner and overnight at Sheraton Stockholm Hotel.

Day 13: Stockholm - Helsinki
The 12-night Copenhagen - Stockholm tour ends after breakfast at the hotel, with transfers to Stockholm Arlanda Airport to connect with individual flight departures.
Guests continuing to Helsinki have the morning free in Stockholm. Afternoon transfer from hotel to pier, for embarkation on a luxurious cruise ferry of the Silja Line. 5:00p: Departure of cruise from Stockholm, sailing slowly down the delightful Stockholm archipelago past numerous small islands. Dinner onboard. Choice of restaurants, entertainment, bars, shops and casino. Accommodation is in 2-berth outside cabins (seaside) w/shower & WC.

Day 14: Helsinki - Stockholm Enjoy your buffet breakfast as you sail into Helsinki. Spend a whole day in this exciting city on the Baltic, retaining your cabin on the ship. Morning 3-hour guided tour of Helsinki. Famous sights include the Senate Square, Uspenski Cathedral, Parliament House, Finlandia Hall, Sibelius Park & Monumnet, Underground Temple, and much more. During the afternoon you can explore the busy market place or the many souvenir shops close to the harbour. Finnish crystal and leather goods are an excellent buy. 5:00pm: Embarkation for return cruise to Stockholm. Dinner and overnings on board.

Day 15: Stockholm - Departure After a tasty buffet breakfast, arrive back in Stockholm at 9:00am. Transfer from the Silja Line terminal to Stockholm Arlanda Airport for flight home. To allow time for disembarkation, passport control, transfer to airport and possible delays, we advise clients not to book flights departing before 12:00 noon.

Price includes:

10 nights Copenhagen - Oslo

9 nights accommodation in centrally located first-class hotels, all rooms with private facilities

Breakfast & dinner daily & 3 lunches
Overnight cruise Copenhagen-Oslo, including accommodation in 2-berth, outside cabin with private facilities, buffet dinner and breakfast onboard

Entrance to Tivoli for dinner

3-hour guided tours of Copenhagen, Oslo and Bergen

Ride on the Bergen Funicular to Mt. Fløien

2-hour cruise on the Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord, and a 1-hour cruise on both the Fjaerland and Geiranger Fjord

Excursion in open car to the Briksdal Glacier

2 Fjord cruises & All ferry crossings

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 in connection with individual flight times

12 nights Copenhagen - Oslo - Stockholm
All above mentioned services plus:

2 nights accommodation in Stockholm including daily 3-course dinner and Scandinavian buffet breakfast. Rooms with private facilities.

1 lunch on Day 11

4-hour guided tour of Stockholm, including entrance to City Hall

14 nights Copenhagen - Oslo - Stockholm - Helsinki
All above mentioned services plus:

Cruise Stockholm-Helsinki-Stockholm, in 2 berth outside cabin w/shower & WC, including 2 dinners and 2 buffet breakfasts on board.

3-hour guided tour of Helsinki, including entrance fees.

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