Explore the highlights of Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark and enjoy and overnight cruise to Oslo in Norway where you will visit the world-famous Viking Ships, the Polar exploration ship Fram, and the impressive Vigeland Sculpture Park. During a six day tour through Norway you discover the resort town of Geilo, cross wild mountain plateaus, see beautiful waterfalls, majestic mountains, impressive glaciers and visit a 14th century stave church. You will overnight in charming fjord villages, visit the popular fish and flower market in Bergen, take a funical on top of Mt. Fløien, for the best views of Bergen and the fjords way below. Travel on the amazing Flåm Railway and cruise along the spectacular Geiranger Fjord, possibly the most impressive of all the Norwegian fjords. Cross into the attractive province of Värmland to arrive in the city of Karlstad on Lake Vänern in Sweden. The tour continues through a landscape of forests and sparkling lakes to reach the Stockholm, the Swedish capital where the famous sights include the Royal Palace, Parliament Buildings, Cathedral, Royal Theatre, etc. You will also visit the enchanting Old Town (Gamla Stan) with its narrow cobbled streets and numerous antique shops. Highlight of the tour is a visit to City Hall with its famous Blue and Golden Halls, where the Nobel Prize banquet is held each year. On a luxurious cruise ferry of the Silja Line you will travel from Stockholm through the glorious archipelago past numerous small islands to Helsinki, the capital of Finland where you visit the Senate Square, Uspenski Cathedral, Parliament House, Finlandia Hall, Sibelius Park & Monument, Underground Temple, and much more. This is a fully escorted tour by modern and comfortable motor coach including a train journey, ferry crossings, luxury overnight and fjord cruises.

Day 1, SAT: ARRIVE COPENHAGEN
Arrive at Copenhagen Kastrup Airport. Transfer to hotel in connection with individual flight arrivals. Dinner and accommodation at Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel. Your tour escort will meet you at 19.50 hrs in the hotel lobby.

Day 2, SUN: COPENHAGEN
The day starts with a 3 hours guided tour of the city. Famous sights include the Royal Amalienborg Palace, Christiansborg Palace (Danish Parliament Buildings), Gefion Fountain, and Nyhavn. Afternoon free for exploring this fairytale city. In the evening you will be taken to dinner at the Tivoli Gardens. Accommodation at Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel.

Day 3, MON: COPENHAGEN - OSLO
Morning free in Copenhagen. Afternoon transfer by coach from hotel to DFDS Seaways terminal for your overnight cruise by ferry to Oslo, departing at 17.00 hrs. Enjoy your first Scandinavian smörgåsbord dinner as you cruise gently up the Kattegat. Accommodation in 2-berth outside cabins with shower/WC. We recommend you to bring an overnight bag for this cruise, to avoid having to carry suitcases to and from your cabin.

Day 4, TUE: OSLO
A delicious buffet breakfast is being served as you cruise along the enchanting Oslo Fjord. Arrival in Oslo at 09.30 hrs, followed by 3 hours guided tour of the Norwegian capital. You will visit the world-famous Viking Ships, the Polar exploration ship Fram, and the impressive Vigeland Sculpture Park. Afternoon free in Oslo. We can recommend a visit to the Munch Museum or a stroll along the Karl Johan shopping boulevard. Dinner and accommodation at Thon Hotel Opera, ideally situated close to the Oslo Harbour and facing the new Opera House.

Day 5, WED: OSLO - ULVIK
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 with a vertical drop of 180 m. Descend the amazing Måbødal Canyon to the idyllic Hardanger Fjord. Short ferry crossing, followed by drive along the Ulvik Fjord, a branch of the Hardanger Fjord, to the picturesque village of Ulvik. Dinner and accommodation at Brakanes Hotel, ideally located on the banks of the fjord.

Day 6, THU: ULVIK - BERGEN
After buffet breakfast, start of scenic tour along the beautiful Hardanger Fjord, famous for its many fruit orchards, via the towns of Øystese and Norheimsund, arriving in Bergen around midday. Afternoon 2 hours tour of Bergen, including a visit to 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 accommodation at Radisson Blu Hotel Norge, centrally located on Ole Bull’s Square, close to the pedestrian shopping streets and within walking distance of the old Bryggen harbour.

Day 7, FRI: BERGEN - FLÅM - BALESTRAND
After breakfast departure from Bergen and drive via Dale to the town of Voss. Descend the Nærøy Valley, passing the Stalheim Canyon, to the fjordside village of Flåm. Board your train for an exhilarating ride on the amazing Flåm Railway to Myrdal, a masterpiece of engineering ascending 2.838 feet in less than one hour. The descent from Myrdal to Flåm offers opportunities for photo shots of exciting waterfalls and mountain scenery. After a short rest in Flåm, start of approx. 2 hours cruise by boat along the narrow Aurlands and Nærøy Fjords, both branches of the Sogn Fjord, the longest and deepest fjord in the world. 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 Nærøy Fjord, 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, superbly located on the banks of the fjord and surrounded by mountains.

Day 8, SAT: BALESTRAND – A DAY IN THE FJORDS
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 can also recommend a visit to the local aquarium and art gallery, or you may prefer to rent a bike or rowing boat from the hotel, or even go on foot up to the nearest mountains. 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, SUN: BALESTRAND - GEIRANGER
After breakfast departure from your hotel by ferry from Dragsvik to Hella, followed by a scenic tour along the northern side of the Sogn Fjord to Sogndal. The tour continues by road to Fjærland, passing under the Jostedal Glacier, the largest in Europe, to the village of Skei at the northern end of beautiful Lake Jølster. Descend to the 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 views. Lunch will be served in a nearby mountain restaurant facing the glacier. After lunch the tour continues around the Nord Fjord via Loen and Stryn, to the picturesque village of Hellesylt. From here you go on board the ferry for the one hour’s 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 and accommodation at the excellent Union Hotel, overlooking the Geiranger Fjord.

Day 10, MON: GEIRANGER - OSLO
From the top of the famous Serpentine Road, you have the opportunity to digest some amazing views of the fjord, before crossing the rugged Grotli Mountains to Lom, well known for its 14th century stave church. The tour continues via Lake Vågå, before descending the magnificent Gudbrands Valley to the popular tourist town of Lillehammer. Stop for lunch in Lillehammer. After lunch the journey continues alongside Lake Mjøsa, Norway’s largest lake, back to Oslo and Dinner and accommodation at Thon Hotel Opera, ideally situated close to the Oslo Harbour and facing the new Opera House.

Day 11, TUE: OSLO - STOCKHOLM
After breakfast departure from Oslo, continuing by coach towards the Swedish border. Cross into the attractive province of Värmland to arrive in the city of Kalrstad on Lake Vänern, 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 accommodation at the Clarion Hotel Sign, a first class, centrally located hotel.

Day 12, WED: STOCKHOLM
The day starts with a 4 hours guided tour of the city. Famous sights include the Royal Palace, Parliament Buildings, Cathedral, Royal Theatre, etc. You will also visit the enchanting Old Town (Gamla Stan) with its narrow cobbled streets and numerous antique shops. Highlight of the tour is a visit to City Hall with its famous Blue and Golden Halls, where the Nobel Prize banquet is held each year. Afternoon free in Stockholm, with possibility to visit the famous Wasa Museum or take one of the popular canal tours. Accommodation at the Clarion Hotel Sign. Please note that dinner today is not included in the program, as our experience shows that whilst in Stockholm guests prefer to eat out at a restaurant of their own choice. Your tour escort will gladly advise and make table reservations for you.

Day 13, THU: STOCKHOLM - HELSINKI
Morning free in Stockholm. Afternoon transfer from hotel to pier, for embarkation on a luxurious cruise ferry of the Silja Line.
17.00 hrs: Departure from Stockholm, sailing slowly through the glorious archipelago past numerous small islands. Dinner on board. Choice of entertainment, bars, shops and casino. Accommodation is in 2-berth outside cabins (seaside) with shower/WC. We recommend bringing an overnight bag for this cruise, to avoid having to carry suitcases to and from the cabin.

Day 14, FRI: HELSINKI
Enjoy your buffet breakfast as you sail into Helsinki. After disembarkation 3 hours guided tour of Helsinki. Famous sights include the Senate Square, Uspenski Cathedral, Parliament House, Finlandia Hall, Sibelius Park & Monument, Underground Temple, and much more. Afternoon free in Helsinki. Dinner and accommodation at Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, a first-class hotel conveniently located in the centre of Helsinki.

Day 15, SAT: HELSINKI DEPARTURE
Your grand tour of Scandinavia ends after buffet breakfast in hotel, with transfer to Helsinki Vantaa Airport to connect with your flight home.

Guaranteed departures
All Escorted Coach Tours featured in this programme have guaranteed departures. This means that all tours will be performed regardless of the number of participants. 

Hotels
All hotels in this programme are rated as first class (i.e. 4 or 5 stars by Scandinavian standards), and have in addition been selected because of their excellent locations. All city hotels are centrally located, whilst fjord hotels are situated in areas of outstanding natural beauty and close proximity to their respective fjords.

Hotel rooms
Hotel rooms in Scandinavia are normally furnished with twin beds, which can be moved together to form a double bed or placed separately. Please note that single rooms are generally smaller than doubles, and are often equipped with a shower instead of a bath. Purpose-built triple or family rooms are likewise unusual in Scandinavian hotels. Whilst it is possible for 3 persons to share a room, this will normally be a double room with an extra bed, with correspondingly less space to move about in.

Meals
Dinner (3 courses or Scandinavian buffet) and buffet breakfast are included during every day of the tour except on second evening in Stockholm, including dinner on day of arrival and buffet breakfast on day of departure. Please note that in Stockholm we have found that the majority of clients prefer to eat dinner at a restaurant of their own choice. On days which are mostly spent travelling by coach inside Scandinavia, lunch is also included. Days on which lunch is included, are carefully indicated under the list of services for each tour. Please note that hotel kitchens in Scandinavia normally close around 22.00 hrs, and that in the case of late arrivals it may not be possible to serve dinner after this time. We regret that no refund can be made to clients who arrive too late for dinner. Similarly no refund can be made for clients who are unable to take breakfast at the hotel because of early flight departures. Beverages are not included in the tour price, except where specifically stated in the itinerary. Vegetarian or special diet meals can normally be arranged; however these must be requested at the time of booking.

Extra nights
Clients who have reserved extra nights before the start or after the end of a tour have Scandinavian buffet breakfast included each day.

Service charges, tips and taxes
All service charges and taxes at restaurants and hotels are included in the tour price, therefore tipping is not necessary. Gratuities to your tour manager and driver are, according to custom, entirely at your own discretion.

Luggage
Passengers may bring 1 piece of luggage per person on the coach. Hand luggage must be stowed on the overhead shelf. For reasons of security and as a precaution against theft, we strongly advise the use of hardback suitcases which can be locked.

Luggage handling
The carrying of 1 piece of luggage per person between the coach and your hotel room during the tour is always included in the tour price. Because of security regulations, passengers are normally required to collect and deliver their own luggage at airports.

City sightseeing tours
These are guided by a local authorised guide. Museums and other places, to which entrance is included, are specified in the list of services for each tour. The mention of a famous sight, such as a royal palace, does not imply that entrance to this place is included in the program.

Panorama tours
A panorama tour is intended to familiarise you with the city or town by showing you the major points of interest. Transportation may be by coach or on foot, and the tour may be conducted by a local guide or by your tour escort. A panorama tour does not include any entrances.

Airport transfers
Transfers by car, taxi or bus between the local airport mentioned in the tour itinerary and your hotel on both arrival and departure are always included in the price of our escorted coach tours. Transfers will be arranged to coincide as conveniently as possible with your flight arrival and departure times. All clients will be met at the airport, in the arrivals hall past the customs and passport control, by the driver or a representative of local tour office, who will carry a sign displaying the surnames of the passengers. In the case of delayed arrivals due to flight changes or any other causes, then the local tour office is no longer responsible for providing the transfer. We regret that no refund can be given to clients who do not make use of the transfer offered in the tour program. For clients arriving or departing on a different day from that published in the tour programme, the local tour office will be pleased to arrange a special transfer, however such transfers will be subject to a supplement, available on request. Please note that certain airlines now offer cheaper flights to alternative airports from the main city airport, even though these airlines may advertise the destination as Oslo, Stockholm, etc. Such airports can be situated more than 2 hours drive from your hotel. If you are arriving at or departing from a different airport from the one mentioned in the tour program, it is essential that the local tour office is informed about this in advance. Supplements for transfers to/from other airports will gladly be given on request.

Tour escorts
All coach tours are accompanied by an experienced English-speaking tour escort. The tour escort will normally meet you in the lobby at your hotel at 19.50 hrs in the evening on the first day of the tour. The local tour office does not operate bilingual or multilingual tours.

Prices
The prices of our Escorted Coach Tours are quoted in both Euros and US Dollars. Clients resident in the United States will normally be invoiced in US dollars, clients in all other countries will be invoiced in Euros, unless payment in another currency has been specifically requested and confirmed at time of booking. Once a booking has been accepted, the currency cannot be changed. A detailed list of all services included in the tour price is to be found under each tour. Any extra expenses incurred by the client during the tour, for example use of telephone, hotel mini-bars, etc. must be paid directly by the client to the hotel or other provider of such services, before departure.

• 12 nights accommodation including daily 3-course or buffet dinner (except on second evening in Stockholm) and Scandinavian buffet breakfast, in centrally located first class hotels, all rooms with private facilities.
• 4 lunches on days 5, 9, 10, & 11.
• Overnight cruise Copenhagen - Oslo, incl. accommodation in 2-berth outside cabin with shower/WC, buffet dinner and breakfast on board.
• Entrance to Tivoli Gardens for dinner on day 2.
• 3 hours guided tours of Copenhagen, Oslo & Helsinki, 4 hours Stockholm, incl. all entrances.
• Panorama tour of Bergen incl. ride on the Bergen Funicular to Mt. Fløien.
• Ride on the Flåm Railway, Flåm-Myrdal-Flåm.
• Approx. 2 hours cruise on Sogn and Nærøy Fjords, and 1 hours cruise on the Geiranger Fjord.
• Excursion to Briksdal Glacier in open car.
• All ferry crossings in Norway.
• Overnight cruise Stockholm - Helsinki, incl. accommodation in 2-berth outside cabin with shower/WC, dinner and buffet breakfast on board.
• Luggage assistance at all hotels.
• Local tour escort throughout.
• Transportation by modern deluxe coach with reclining seats and seatbelts.
• Transfers airport/hotel on first and last days. Transfers to/from a different airport than the one mentioned in the tour programme may incur a supplement. Please refer to Airport Transfers under General Information & Conditions.

Booking Conditions / Reservations
A deposit equal to 25% of the tour price is payable within 14 days after your booking has been confirmed. The balance is payable not later than 30 days prior to the start of the tour. In the event of a tour being booked less than 30 days prior to the start of the tour, a booking will first be deemed to be confirmed as soon as the tour price has been paid in full. A booking is deemed to be an acceptance of the conditions stated in this brochure.

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