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Scenic Norway, Stockholm & Helsinki– Finland, Norway, Sweden –12 days / 11 nights, Oslo - Bergen - Sognefjord - Flåm - Balestrand - Jostedal Glacier - Geiranger - Lom - Lillehammer - Oslo - Stockholm - Helsinki - StockholmTravel through Norway and Sweden, cruising on fjords, riding the famous Flåm Railway, and sightseeing Bergen, Oslo, and Stockholm. Highlighted fjords include the Hardangerfjord, and UNESCO's World Heritage Listed Aurlandsfjord, Nærøyfjord, and Geirangefjord. Enjoy a ferry ride to Balestrand, a fjord village, and view the historic Kvikne's Hotel. Continue with a round trip cruise on the luxurious Silja Line across the Baltic Sea to Helsinki and return to Stockholm.
| Operation | June 26 - August 11, 2012 |
| Departure | Guaranteed departures: June 26 July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 |
| Price | $3,890 per person in double room $4,875 single room |
| Included | 9 nights first class hotels, rooms with private facilities Scandinavian buffet breakfast 2 nights Cruise Stockholm - Helsinki - Stockholm 2-berth Seaside cabin 2 dinners and 2 buffet breakfasts on board 4 x Lunches on days 2, 6, 7, 8 Daily 3-course or buffet dinner (except on night 9 in Stockholm) 3-hour guided tour of Oslo 2-hour Panorama city tour of Bergen Ride on the Bergen Funicular to Mt. Fløyen All entrance fees 2-hour cruise on the Aurland and Nærøy Fjords Approx. 2-hour ride on the Flåm Railway, Flåm-Myrdal-Flåm 1-hour cruise on the Geiranger Fjord Excursion in open car to the Briksdal Glacier 4-hour guided tour of Stockholm Entrance to City Hall 3-hour guided tour of Helsinki including entrances All visits as described in itinerary All ferry crossings Luggage assistance at all hotels English-speaking tour escort throughout Transfers airport/hotel on first and last days Taxes and service fees |
| Not Included | International airfare & airport taxes Gratuities Personal insurance / personal items Alcoholic beverages $25 Service fee |
| Please Note | Transfers to/from a different airport than the one mentioned in the tour program may incur a supplement. These tours are organized by our Associate Partners in Copenhagen. In order to offer a greater variety of tours options, the programs allow for participants to join or depart from the tour in various transit locations. We do hope that the possible change of group participants does not cause any inconvenience. Please inquire about our favorable airfares on Icelandair or SAS |
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Day 1 OSLO (D) Transfer from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to hotel in connection with your flight arrival. Dinner and accommodation at Thon Hotel Opera, centrally located close to the Oslo Fjord and the new Opera House. Your tour escort will meet you at 19.50 hrs in the hotel lobby.
Day 2 OSLO - ULVIK (B, L, D) After breakfast departure from Oslo, driving via Hønefoss along the charming Hallingdal Valley to the resort town of Geilo. Buffet lunch at Bardøla Mountain Hotel. Cross the wild Hardanger Mountain Plateau to Fossli, stop to view the thundering Vøringsfoss Waterfall, the highest in Norway. Descend the amazing Måbødalen Canyon to the idyllic Hardanger Fjord. Short ferry crossing, followed by drive around the Ulvik Fjord, a branch of the Hardanger Fjord, to the picturesque village of Ulvik. Dinner and overnight at Rica Brakanes Hotel, ideally located on the banks of the fjord.
Day 3 ULVIK - BERGEN (B, D) After buffet breakfast, start of scenic tour along the beautiful Hardanger Fjord, famous for its fruit orchards. Drive via the towns of Øystese and Norheimsund, arriving in Bergen around midday. Afternoon 2- hour tour of Bergen, including a visit to the popular Fish and Flower Market, the famous Bryggen Harbor with its gabled pack houses, and the old Hanseatic Quarter. Ride the funicular to Mt. Fløyen, for best views of the city, harbor and fjord below. Dinner and overnight at Radisson SAS Hotel Norge, centrally located on Ole Bull's Square, close to the pedestrian shopping streets and the old Bryggen harbor.
Day 4 BERGEN - FLÅM - BALESTRAND (B, D) After a delicious breakfast buffet, we depart Bergen and drive via Dale to Voss. Descend the Nærøy Valley, passing the amazing Stalheim Canyon, to Flåm. Board the Flåm Railway for an exhilarating ride to Myrdal. The descent from Myrdal to Flåm offers opportunities for photo shots of thundering waterfalls and mountain scenery. After short rest in Flåm, approx. 2 hours cruise by boat along the narrow Aurland and Nærøy Fjords, both branches of the Sogne 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. Disembark 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 overnight at the historic Kvikne's Hotel, nestled on the shores of the Sognefjord.
Day 5 BALESTRAND - DAY IN THE FJORDS (B, D) Start the day with a traditional Norwegian buffet breakfast hotel's elegant dining room overlooking the fjord. Spend the day at your leisure in Balestrand. Relax on the hotel terrace or visit the local aquarium and art gallery or perhaps rent a bike or rowing boat from the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the Kviknes Hotel.
Day 6 BALESTRAND - GEIRANGER (B, L, D) After breakfast departure by ferry from Dragsvik to Hella, followed by a scenic tour along the northern side of the Sogne Fjord to Sogndal. Continue by road to Fjærland, passing under the Jostedal Glacier, the largest in Europe, to the village of Skei at the north end of beautiful Lake Jølster. Descend to the Nord Fjord, visit Olden and the world-famous Briksdal Glacier; ride in open cars to give you the best possible views. Lunch in a nearby mountain restaurant. After lunch the tour continues around the Nord Fjord via Loen and Stryn, to the picturesque village of Hellesylt. Board the ferry for a one hour's cruise along the spectacular Geiranger Fjord, now on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites. Dinner and overnight at the excellent Union Hotel, overlooking the Geiranger Fjord.
Day 7 GEIRANGER - LILLEHAMMER - OSLO (B, L, D) Leaving the fjord village of Geiranger, we ascend the famous Serpentine Road with amazing views of the fjord below. Cross the exciting Grotli Mountains to Lom, renowned for its well preserved 14th century stave church. Continue via Lake Vågå, before descending into the picturesque Gudbrandsdalen Valley to the Olympic town of Lillehammer. Stop for lunch in Lillehammer. After lunch the journey continues alongside Lake Mjøsa, Norway's largest lake, back to Oslo. Dinner and accommodation at the Thon Hotel Opera.
Day 8 OSLO - STOCKHOLM (B, L, D) Guests on 9/11/13 nights tour continue by coach towards the Swedish border, crossing into the attractive province of Värmland 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 the Clarion Hotel Sign, a new first class hotel centrally located.
Day 9 STOCKHOLM (B) The day starts with a 4-hour guided tour of the city. Famous sights include the Royal Palace, Parliament Buildings, Cathedral, Royal Theatre. 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, because our experience shows that in Stockholm guests prefer to eat out at a restaurant of their choice. Your tour escort will gladly assist you with table reservations.
Day 10 STOCKHOLM - HELSINKI (B, D) Guests continuing on the Baltic Sea Cruise to Helsinki have the morning free in Stockholm for exploring this beautiful city, often called the "Venice of the North" because of its many canals and waterways. We can recommend the 2 hours boat tour "Under the Bridges of Stockholm". Afternoon coach transfer for embarkation on a luxurious cruise on Silja Line. 17.00 hrs: Start of your cruise to Helsinki, sailing slowly through the Stockholm archipelago and to the Baltic Sea. Buffet dinner on board. Choice of entertainment, shops, casino, bars. 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 11 HELSINKI - STOCKHOLM (B, D) Enjoy your buffet breakfast, as you sail into Helsinki. Retain your cabin on the ship. Morning 3-hour guided tour of the Finnish capital. Famous sights include the Senate Square, Uspenskij Cathedral, Parliament House, Finlandia Hall, New Opera House, Sibelius Park & Monument, Underground Temple, etc. Afternoon free for shopping or exploring this bustling city on the Baltic. 17.00 hrs: Embarkation on Silja Line ferry for return cruise to Stockholm. 3-course dinner and overnight in your comfortable seaside cabin on board Silja Line.
Day 12 STOCKHOLM DEPARTURE (B) Guests on the 11 night tour Oslo - Helsinki - Stockholm will be driven from the Silja Line terminal to Stockholm Arlanda Airport for flight home. To allow time for disembarkation, transfer to airport (situated 60 km. from Stockholm, security controls and possible delays, we strongly advise clients not to book flights departing before 13.00 hours.