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Day 1 Arrive Copenhagen |
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Arrive Copenhagen Kastrup Airport and transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight at Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel with panoramic views of the city. |
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Day 2 Copenhagen |
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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 the famous Little Mermaid. The afternoon is free to explore this fairytale city. In the evening enjoy dinner at the Tivoli Gardens. Overnight at the Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel. |
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Day 3 Copenhagen - Oslo |
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Morning free in Copenhagen for shopping and sightseeing. The tour manager can suggest places of interest to visit. Afternoon transfer by coach to DFDS Seaways terminal for an overnight cruise to Oslo, departing at 5 p.m. Enjoy your first Scandinavian smorgåsbord dinner as you cruise up the Kattegat. Overnight in 2-berth outside cabin with private facilities. |
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Day 4 Oslo |
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Enjoy a Scandinavian buffet breakfast as you cruise along the Oslofjord. Arrive in Oslo at 9 a.m. followed by a 3-hour guided tour to see the world-famous Viking Ships, the Polar Exploration ship Fram and the impressive Vigeland Sculpture Park. Afternoon free in Oslo. Dinner and overnight at Thon Hotel Opera, which faces the new Opera House, Oslo Fjord and the harbor. |
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Day 5 Oslo-Ulvik |
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After breakfast departure from Oslo, driving via Hønefoss along the charming Halling Valley to the tourist resort town of Geilo. Buffet lunch at Bardøla Mountain Hotel. After lunch cross the wild Hardanger Mountain Plateau to Fossli, stopping to view the thundering Vøringsfoss Waterfall, the highest in Norway. Descent the amazing Måbødal Canyon to the idyllic Hardanger Fjord. Short ferry , followed by drive around the Ulvik Fjord, to picturesque village of Ulvik. Dinner and accommodation Rica Brakanes Hotel, ideally located on the banks of the fjord. |
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Day 6 Ulvik- Bergen |
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After breakfast, start of scenic tour along the beautiful 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 on the funicular to Mt. Fløien, for the best views of the city and fjords below. Dinner and overnight at Radisson SAS Hotel Norge within walking distance of the old Bryggen Harbor. |
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Day 7 Bergen -Flåm - Balestrand |
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After buffet breakfast, depart from Bergen driving via Dale to the town of Voss. Descent the Nærøy Valley, passing the amazing Stalheim Canyon, to the fjordside village of Flåm. Board your train for an exhilarating ride on the amazing Flåm Railway to Myrdal. The descent from Myrdal to Flåm offers opportunities for photo shots of waterfalls and mountain scenery. Back in Flåm, board the M/S Lady Elisabeth for 2 hours cruise along Sognefjord, longest and deepest fjord in the world. After disembarking in Gudvangen at the head of the Nærøyfjord, 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 hotels, superbly located in private grounds on the banks of the fjord and surrounded by mountains. |
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Day 8 Balestrand |
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Day free in Balestrand, giving you the opportunity to enjoy the outstanding beauty and nature of the fjords. The day starts with a traditional Norwegian buffet breakfast in the hotel's elegant dining room. 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. |
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Day 9 Balestrand - Geiranger |
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After breakfast depart from your hotel by ferry for a 1-hour cruise along the fjord to Fjærland. 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 view. 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. 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. |
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Day 10 Geiranger - Oslo |
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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 popular tourist town of Lillehammer. Lunch in Lillehammer. After lunch the journey continues alongside Lake Mjøsa, the largest lake in Norway, back to Oslo and Holmenkollen, home of the world-famous ski jump, offering unforgettable views of the city and Oslofjord far below. Dinner and overnight at the famous Holmenkollen Park Hotel. |
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Day 11 Oslo - Stockholm |
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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. After lunch continue through a landscape of forests and lakes to reach the Swedish capital in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at Clarion Hotel Sign. |
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Day 12 Stockholm |
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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 cobblestone streets and numerous antique shops. The highlight of the tour is a visit to City Hall with its famous Blue and Golden Halls, where the Nobel Prize banquet is held. Afternoon free in Stockholm, where you can visit the famous Wasa Museum or take one of many canal tours. Overnight at Clarion Hotel Sign. |
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Day 13 Stockholm - Helsinki |
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Morning free in Stockholm. In the afternoon, transfer from hotel to pier to board a luxurious Silja Line cruise ferry. Depart for Helsinki at 5 p.m., sailing down Stockholm's archipelago. Enjoy dinner onboard, with your choice of entertainment, bars, shops or casino. Overnight in a 2-berth outside cabin with private facilities. |
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Day 14 Helsinki |
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Enjoy a buffet breakfast as you sail into Helsinki. 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 Underground Temple. Afternoon free in Helsinki. Dinner and overnight at Radisson SAS Royal Hotel. |
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Day 15 Helsinki - St. Petersburg |
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Early morning coach transfer from the hotel 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. Transfer by coach from the railway station to the hotel combined with visit to Peter & Paul Fortress, burial place of the Russian Tsars, and St. Isaac's Cathedral. Welcome dinner and overnight at Hotel Ambassador, located in the city centre, near the famous Mariinsky Theatre. |
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Day 16 St. Petersburg |
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Morning departure by hydrofoil for Peterhof, the magnificent summer residence of all the Russian Tsars. Tour of the Lower Park including Monplaisir, Bath House & Grand Cascades. Return to the city for lunch, followed by 1 hour guided boat tour along the rivers and canals of St. Petersburg. This evening you will be taken to see a colorful Russian Folklore Show at the Nikolaevsky Palace, with snacks during intermission. Dinner at the Backstage Restaurant of the Mariinsky Theatre. Overnight at Ambassador Hotel |
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Day 17 St. Petersburg |
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This morning, accompanied by an English-speaking Russian guide, depart by hydrofoil for the most magnificient summer residence 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 and bridges. In the evening, enjoy a colorful Russian folklore show at the Nikolaevsky Palace. Dinner will be served at the Backstage Restaurant of the Mariinsky Theatre. Overnight at the Ambassador Hotel. |
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Day 18 St. Petersburg |
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Tour ends after breakfast, with transfers to St. Petersburg Airport in connection with your flight home. |
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Rates: ***$125.00 p.p. *** Early booking discount if pay by Feb 26, 2010 |
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Per person based on double occupancy From $7,098 |
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