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Scandinavian
Panorama &
Baltic Cruise
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10 nights
Copenhagen - Oslo from $2472.00
12 nights Copenhagen - Stockholm from $2979.00
14 nights Copenhagen - Helsinki - Stockholm from $3534.00
Guaranteed departures
2006:
June 17, 24
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
August 5, 12
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Day 1: Arrive Copenhagen
Arrive Copenhagen Airport. Transfer to hotel in connection with
individual flight arrivals. Dinner and accommodation at Radisson SAS
Scandinavia Hotel.
Day 2: Copenhagen
Today starts with a 3 hour guided tour of the city. Famous sights
include the Royal Amalienborg Palace, Christiansborg Palace, Gefion
Fountain, Nyhavn, and of course the famous Little Mermaid. In the
afternoon you are free to explore this fairytale city. In the
evening you will be taken to dinner at the Tivoli Gardens.
Accommodation at Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel.
Day 3: Copenhagen - Oslo
You will have this morning free in Copenhagen. Possibility to
visit the Carlsberg Glyptothek or the popular pedestrian shopping
street - Stroget. Afternoon transfer by coach from hotel to DFDS Seaways terminal for your overnight
cruise to Oslo, departing at 5:00 pm. Enjoy your first Scandinavian
smörgåsbord dinner as you cruise gently up the Kattegat. Accommodations
in 2-berth outside cabins with shower/WC.
Day 4: Oslo
Enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast as you cruise along the
enchanting Oslo Fjord. Arrival in Oslo at 9:00 this morning. Upon
arrival, you will have a 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. This afternoon's
excursion will take you to Holmenkollen for a birdseye view of the
city and fjord far below. Dinner and accommodation at Radisson SAS
Scandinavia Hotel, a modern first class hotel centrally located
near the Royal Palace.
Day 5: Free Day in Oslo
Today you will have a free day in Oslo. The bustling Aker Brygge
Harbor, the Akershus Fortress, and other popular attractions are all
within walking distance of your hotel. Your tour escort will assist
you in planning your day. Dinner and accommodation at
Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel.
Day 6: Oslo - Bergen
After breakfast depart from Oslo, driving to the mountain resort of
Geilo for a delicious buffet lunch at Bardøla Mountain Hotel. The
tour continues across the wild Hardanger Mountain Plateau, stopping
at Fossli to admire Norway’s highest waterfall, Vøringsfoss, with a
vertical drop of 180 m. Descend to the lovely Hardanger Fjord then
take a short ferry crossing, before continuing via Voss and Dale to
Bergen, capital of Western Norway and gateway to the fjords. Dinner
and accommodation at Clarion Hotel Admiral, perfectly located overlooking
the old Bryggan Harbor in the heart of the city.
Day 7: Bergen
This morning you will have a guided tour of Bergen, including a
visit to the popular Fish & Flower Market, the ancient Maria Church,
Hanseatic Quarter, old Bryggen Harbour and other famous sights. You
will also experience a ride on the funicular railway to Mt. Fløien
for breathtaking views of the city and fjord far below. Afternoon
will be free in Bergen. Dinner
and accommodation at Clarion Hotel Admiral.
Day 8: Bergen - Balestrand
Today starts with a scenic tour along the idyllic Hardanger Fjord,
followed by breathtaking ascent of the famous Stalheim Canyon with
unforgettable views of the Nærøy Valley, its mountain peaks and
waterfalls. Buffet lunch will be on board one of our sightseeing
boats, followed by a fjord cruise from Gudvangen to Balestrand.
Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the narrow Nærøy Fjord, followed by
the majestic mountain slopes of the Sogn Fjord, also known as the
King of the Fjords. Dinner and accommodation at Kvikne’s Hotel,
beautifully situated overlooking the Sogn Fjord in a magnificent
mountain setting.
Day 9: Balestrand - Geiranger
Enjoy some spectacular views of the fjord and mountains as you
ascend the Gaular Mountain Road this morning. After driving
alongside lovely Lake Jølster, stop for lunch and have a close-up
view of the Jostedal Glacier. Next we will descend to the beautiful
Nord Fjord, then drive via Loen and Stryn to the picturesque village
of Hellesylt. One hour’s cruise by ferry along the unforgettable
Geiranger Fjord with its cascading waterfalls and narrow gorges.
Disembark in Geiranger. Dinner and accommodation at the famous Union
Hotel, an excellent hotel overlooking the Geiranger Fjord.
Day 10: Geiranger - Oslo
More magnificent scenery today, as your tour crosses first the
Grotli Mountains to Lom, then following Lake Vågå, descends the
remarkable Gudbrands Valley, reknowned for its old farmsteads and
beautiful river, to the world-famous town of Lillehammer. Stop
for lunch. After lunch time to visit the Olympia Park, before
continuing alongside Lake Mjøsa, to arrive back in Oslo during the
early evening. Dinner and accommodation at Radisson SAS Scandinavia
Hotel.
Day 11: Oslo - Stockholm
For guests on 10 night tour Copenhagen - Oslo, this ends after
breakfast, with transfers to Oslo Airport to connect with individual
flight departures.
Guests on 12 / 14 nights tour continue by coach
towards the Swedish border, crossing into the attractive province of
Vãrmland to arrive in the city of Karlstad 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
Hilton Stockholm Slussen, an excellent hotel overlooking the harbor
of Stockholm and within walking distance of the famous Old
Town.
Day 12: Stockholm
The day starts with a guided tour of the Stockholm. Some of the
famous sights included today are 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. You afternoon will be free in Stockholm,
with a possibility to visit the amazing Wasa Museum or take one of
the popular canal tours. Dinner and accommodation at Hilton Stockholm
Slussen.
Day 13: Stockholm - Helsinki
For guests on 12 night tour Copenhagen - Stockholm, this ends after
breakfast, with transfers to Stockholm Airport to connect with
individual flight departures.
Guests continuing on the Baltic Cruise
to Helsinki have the morning free in Stockholm. This afternoon you
will be transferred to the pier, for embarkation on a luxurious
cruise ferry of the Silja Line. At 5:00 you will depart on your
cruise from Stockholm, sailing slowly down the delightful Stockholm
archipelago past numerous small islands. Dinner on board. Choice of
entertainment, shops and casino. Accommodation is a 2-berth
outside cabins (Seaside) with 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. This morning you will have a guided tour of Helsinki. Famous
sights include the Senate Square, Uspenski Cathedral, Parliament
House, Finlandia Hall, Sibelius Park & Monument, Underground Temple,
and much more. During the afternoon you can explore the busy market
place or the many souvenir shops close to the harbor. Finnish
crystal and leather goods are an excellent buy. At 5:00 pm you will
embark for your return cruise to Stockholm. Dinner and accommodation
on board.
Day 15: Stockholm - Departure
After a tasty buffet breakfast, arrive back in Stockholm at 9:30.
Transfer from the Silja Line terminal to Stockholm Airport for your
flight home.
Price
includes:
10
nights Copenhagen - Oslo
- 9 nights
accommodation including daily 3-course or buffet dinner and
Scandinavian buffet breakfast, in centrally located first
class hotels, all rooms with private facilities.
- 4 lunches on days
6,8,9 & 10.
- 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 & Bergen, incl. entrances to
Viking Ships, Fram Museum and Maria Church.
- Ride on the Bergen
Funicular to Mt. Fløien.
- 3 hours cruise on
Nærøy and Aurlands Fjords, and 1 hour’s cruise on both the
Fjærland an Geiranger Fjords.
- Excursion in open
car to the Briksdal Glacier.
- All ferry
crossings.
- Luggage assistance
at all hotels.
- Scandinavia
English-speaking tour escort throughout.
- Transportation by
modern deluxe coach with reclining seats etc.
- Transfers
airport/hotel on first and last days. Transfers to/from a
different airport than the ones mentioned in the tour
programme may incur a supplement
12
nights Copenhagen - 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 hours guided
tour of Stockholm, incl. entrance to City Hall.
14 nights
Copenhagen - Helsinki - Stockholm
All above mentioned
services plus -
- Cruise Stockholm -
Helsinki - Stockholm, in 2-berth outside cabin with shower/WC,
incl. 2 dinners and 2 buffet breakfasts on board.
- 3 hours guided
tour of Helsinki incl. entrances.
| Tour
Departure 2006 Dates |
10
nights Copenhagen to Oslo |
12
nights Copenhagen to Stockholm |
14
nights Copenhagen to Helsinki to Stockholm |
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June 17
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$2472 |
$2980 |
$3570 |
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June 24
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
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$2542 |
$2998 |
$3616 |
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August 5, 12 |
$2542 |
$3039 |
$3534 |
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Supplements |
$643 |
$855 |
$1221 |
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