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This evenly paced tour has two-night stays in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Geiranger, Bergen and Oslo. Most of the travelling days pass through wonderful scenery, and offer frequent stops both for refreshments and photo opportunities.
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16 DAYS ~ DENMARK ~ SWEDEN ~ NORWAY
Tour Pace -This evenly paced tour has two-night stays in
Copenhagen, Stockholm, Geiranger, Bergen and Oslo. Most of the travelling days pass
through wonderful scenery, and offer frequent stops both for refreshments and photo
opportunities. Scenic cruises and rail journeys also help punctuate the
itinerary.
Fellow Passengers - This tour appeals to both seasoned and the
first-time travellers who are attracted by the unique scenery and lifestyle of
Scandinavia. Some passengers may also be searching for their roots in this magnificent
region, or are simply drawn to the beauty of Scandinavia.
DAY 1 – DEPART USA. Board your overnight flight.
DAY 2 – COPENHAGEN AT LEISURE. Welcome to Scandinavia! On
arrival at Copenhagen Airport, your airport shuttle service leaves for the tour
hotel at 10:30, 12:30 & 15:30. Then you are at leisure. Tonight enjoy a Welcome
Drink and dinner at the hotel, followed by a visit to the glittering lights and
enchanting atmosphere of the world famous Tivoli Gardens.
Hotel: Radisson SAS Scandinavia. (D)
DAY 3 – COPENHAGEN SIGHTSEEING. Meet Hans Christian
Andersen’s Little Mermaid, gazing wistfully across the harbour this morning.
Then visit the Christiansborg (the Danish Parliament Building) to marvel at the
opulent interior. See the Rosenborg and Amalienborg Palaces, and the Renaissance Stock
Exchange. Later, perhaps join a tour through the Danish countryside? (BB)
DAY 4 – COPENHAGEN – FREDERIKSHAVN. Cross over to the
Island of Fyn, to visit the home of Hans Christian Andersen in Odense. The museum
was completely refurbished in 2005, marking the 200th anniversary of his birth. Then head
to your hotel at Frederikshavn, on the Jutland peninsula, before enjoying a
highlight dinner at a local restaurant.
Hotel: Scandic Stena Line. (BB,HD)
DAY 5 – FREDERIKSHAVN – STOCKHOLM. Bid farewell to
Denmark as you cross the waters of the Kattegat to Gothenburg. Continue
through fertile farmland and along the shores of LakeVattern, to Stockholm,
known as ‘the city that floats on the water’. Hotel: First Hotel
Amaranten. (BB)
DAY 6 – STOCKHOLM SIGHTSEEING. The charms of Sweden's capital
are revealed on your morning sightseeing tour. With your local guide, visit the City
Hall’s ‘Gold Room’ where the Nobel Prize banquets are held. Then
continue into the medieval island heart of the city to view the cathedral, walk
through the Old Town and see the Royal Palace. Now a highlight visit to one of
Europe’s greatest attractions, the unique Wasa Galleon - a marvellous impression of
life on board a 17C naval vessel. (BB)
DAY 7 – STOCKHOLM – FALUN. Travel via Lake Malaren to
tiny Sigtuna, once the Viking capital and now boasting Sweden’s smallest
City Hall. Then to historic Uppsala, seat of Scandinavia’s oldest
university. Visit the Cathedral where the Swedish kings were crowned and the
botanist Linnaeus is buried. Later, travel through rural Dalecarlia to the ski resort of
Falun.
Hotel: First Hotel Grand. (BB,D)
DAY 8 – FALUN – LILLEHAMMER. A scenic drive along the
shores of Lake Siljan in the Dalarna region, brings you to Nusnas,
to witness colourful wooden horses being made. Continue deep into the forested
heart of Sweden, passing Salen, the starting point for the annual cross country skiing
marathon. Cross into Norway and pass the Olympic ice skating rink called the
‘Viking Ship’ at Hamar, on your way to Lillehammer.
Hotel: Rica Victoria. (BB)
DAY 9 – LILLEHAMMER – GEIRANGER. This morning enjoy a
visit to the Maihaugen open-air museum to see old Norway’s rural life come
alive. Now continue to the Norwegian Fjordland - a wonderful world of soaring
mountains, icy glaciers and rivers which cascade thousands of feet into green valleys
below. Follow Peer Gynt’s valley enjoying vistas of waterfalls, lakes and
snow-capped peaks to reach Lom with its 12th century Stave Church. Now its
on to the remote village of Geiranger, a superb setting overlooking fjords &
mountains.
Hotel: Union. (BB,D)
DAY 10 – GEIRANGER AT LEISURE. A day for relaxation amidst the
most breath taking scenery, which has been granted World Heritage status by
UNESCO. Later maybe take an excursion along the Trolls’ Road with outstanding photo
opportunities at the Seven Sisters waterfall! (BB,D)
DAY 11 – GEIRANGER – FJORDLAND. Begin your day with a
spectacular highlight cruise on the mirror-smooth waters of Geirangerfjord, with its
towering cliffs and cascading waterfalls. Continue through glacier country for a
scenic drive along the Sognefjord, before your ferry crossing to
Laerdal, at the head of the magnificent fjord. Hotel: Lindstrom. (BB,D)
DAY 12 – FJORDLAND – BERGEN. Majestic Sognefjord
is Norway’s longest and deepest fjord, and you cruise upon its magnificent
waters today. Now embark on a spectacular journey on the Flam Railway, ascending
from sea level to 3,000 feet, with views of mountain scenery and roaring waterfalls.
Your destination tonight is the historic port of Bergen, Norway's most naturally
beautiful city, with its brightly painted houses.
Hotel: Radisson SAS Royal. (BB)
DAY 13 – BERGEN SIGHTSEEING. The ancient Hanseatic port of
Bergen still largely looks to the sea for its living, as evidenced by the colourful
fish market, the largest in Scandinavia. Today is yours to explore all that this
exciting town has to offer, such as the 13C Haakon’s Hall. Or perhaps you
might like to visit the home of composer Edward Grieg before ascending Mount Ulriken by
cable car? (BB)
DAY 14 – BERGEN – OSLO. This morning travel east through
the rugged landscape of the Hardangervidda, over scenic mountains and through ski-resorts
on your way to the Norwegian capital Oslo.
Hotel: Radisson SAS Scandinavia. (BB)
DAY 15 – OSLO SIGHTSEEING. A guided sightseeing tour
today passes the Royal Palace, as well as the spires and ramparts of Akerhus
Castle, the 14th century fortress guarding the harbour. At Frogner Park
view the controversial Vigeland Sculptures, before a special Highlight visit to the
Viking Long Ship Museum. Tonight, why not enjoy a celebration dinner at a traditional
restaurant? (BB)
DAY 16 – RETURN TO USA. After breakfast, departure
transfers arrive at Oslo Airport at 07:15 & 10:15. (BB)
Notes
REF: E941. Prices are per person sharing a twin.
Insight's Airport Shuttle Service
Transfers operate on the days and at the times shown in the itinerary. Passengers arriving ourside these days and times have the option of either purchasing a transfer (see Conditions) or making their own way from/to the airport.
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WHATS INCLUDED
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Highlights - Visitors will be spoilt for choice. Revel inthe outstanding Scandinavian scenery; soak up the seafaring history at the Wasa Galleonand the Long Ships Museum; cruise the glassy waters of the fjords and bring homewonderful memories from your spectacular ride on the Flam Railway.
Hotels - Modern city hotels like the Radisson Scandinavia inCopenhagen and the Radisson SAS Royal in Bergen; and the scenically located hotels likethe Union in Geiranger, with its fjord setting, recently granted World Heritage status byUNESCO.
Premium Highlights
Visit Copenhagen’s world-famous Tivoli GardensSee the Swedish galleon Vasa, tragically sunk on its maiden voyage in 1628Take in the spectacular scenery of Geirangerfjord on your highlight cruiseRide the Flam Railway, Europe’s most exciting rail trip, affording spectacularsceneryVisit Oslo’s Viking Long Ship Museum housing house three Viking ships from theninth century
Personal Insights
A visit to Maihaugen open-air museum to discover a complete recreation of traditionalrural society in Norway
Additional Excursions & Sights
Admire the opulent interior of Copenhagen’s Christiansborg, (Danish ParliamentBuilding)See Copenhagen’s wistful Little Mermaid and Stock ExchangeSee the Rosenborg & Amalienborg PalacesVisit Hans Christian Andersen’s Museum in the old district of OdenseVisit the Gold Room in Stockholm’s City Hall and see the Royal Palace andCathedralSee the tiny City Hall in the old Viking capital of Sigtuna
Visit Uppsala’s Gothic Cathedral, for 300 years Sweden’s coronationchurchVisit Nusnas in the beautiful Dalarna region to see wooden horse makingVisit the attractive Maihaugen open air museum in LillehammerFollow Peer Gynt’s valley to see the 12C Stave Church in LomTour Norwegian Fjordland including a scenic cruise on the SognefjordSee Haakon’s Hall and Fish Market in the ‘wooden city’ ofBergenSee the impressive Akershus Castle and Royal Palace in OsloVisit the controversial Vigeland sculptures in Oslo’s Frogner ParkScenic Drives – Peer Gynt valley and Fjordland, Lake Vattern
Insight's First Class Services
Escorted by a professional Tour DirectorLuxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard toiletInsight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterageInsight Traveller document wallet, map book journal and information packAirport Shuttle arrival and departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 2 and Day16
Quality Dining
Highlight Dinner in a local restaurant in Frederikshavn (HD)14 Buffet Breakfasts (BB) and 5 three-course table d’hôte Dinners, orBuffets, plus tea or coffee (D) | | ^Top |
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HOTELS
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COPENHAGEN - Radisson SAS Scandinavia
FREDERIKSHAVN - Scandic Stena Line
STOCKHOLM - First Hotel Amaranten
FALUN - Park Inn Bergmastaren
LILLEHAMMER - Rica Victoria
GEIRANGER - Union
FJORDLAND - Lindstrom
BERGEN - Radisson SAS Royal
OSLO - Radisson SAS Scandinavia | | ^Top |
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