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Fabulous Fjords & Stockholm– Norway, Sweden –8 days / 7 nights, Bergen - Stalheim - Gudvangen - Flåm - Fagernes - Oslo - StockholmExplore Norway's fjords with wild, rugged nature while cruising on the Nærøyfjord. See cultural and historic delights of the Viking capital of Oslo; visit Viking ships and Vigeland Park. Travel through the idyllic Swedish countryside and historical province of Varmland, a wilderness of forests, mountains and shimmering wild waters. Stockholm, with 750 year history and rich cultural life, canals, and bridges, Old Town and Vasa Museum, welcomes you.
| Operation | June 9 - September 8, 2012 |
| Departure | June 9, 23 July 7, 14, 21 August 4, 18 September 1 |
| Price | $1,745 per person in double room $2,295 single room $1,560 third person in triple room |
| Included | 7 nights hotels in standard double/twin rooms with private facilities Buffet breakfast daily 2 x dinners as per the program Bi-lingual tour escort from Day 2 to Day 07 inclusive All touring by private coach, Sightseeing as per program Visits, excursions and entrances as per program Guided tours in the cities of Bergen, Oslo & Stockholm Porter service at all hotels during the program (excluding day 1 & day 8) |
| Not Included | International airfare & airport taxes Arrival & Departure transfers Gratuities Personal insurance Personal items $25 Service fee |
| Tour Options | FLÅM: 2- 2.5 hr Flåm Railway guided excursion: $ 105 |
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Day 1 BERGEN Arrival in Bergen, own transfer arrangements to your hotel. Please consult the reception for your welcome letter & information bulletin at your hotel.
Day 2 BERGEN (B) Breakfast at your hotel. This morning is at leisure. Please be in the hotel's reception area at approx. 14:00 to meet your tour escort and receive information about the upcoming program. At 15:00 you will depart by private coach with your local guide for a city sightseeing tour during which we will appreciate St. Mary's Church, Haakon’s Hall (entrance excluded), the colourful and picturesque fish markets and the old Bryggen area. You may also like to take a journey up on the Floibanen (not included), a funicular railway journey that will take you up the mountain side in order to enjoy the most amazing views of Bergen. Evening is at leisure.
Day 3 BERGEN - STALHEIM (B, D) Breakfast at your hotel. Morning is at leisure to further explore the stunning fjord capital of Bergen. Early afternoon departure from Bergen and travel to the historic town of Voss, with a stunning background of snow clad mountains. After a short break the journey continues towards Naeroy valley where your hotel is situated. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the stunning views down the Stalheim Gorge, directly from your hotel. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.
Day 4 STALHEIM - GUDVANGEN - FLÅM - FAGERNES (B, D) Breakfast at your hotel. After breakfast the coach continues down the Nærøy valley to Gudvangen where you embark a ferry that takes you along the Nærøyfjord, one of the narrowest and most popular fjord journeys in Norway. Disembark in the stunning village of Flåm where you will have some free time. Here you will have an opportunity to try the Flåm Railway (optional - see details at end of program), one of the most famous and most breathtaking railway journeys in the world. In the afternoon the coach journey continues along the Aurlandfjord, via Aurland and Lærdal. A photo stop is made at the popular Borgund Stave church (entrance not included) before continuing on the last part of the journey to Fagernes. Check-in and later dinner at your hotel.
Quality Hotel & Resort Fagernes
Day 5 FAGERNES - OSLO (B) Breakfast at your hotel. After breakfast your travel towards Oslo, leaving the fjords behind you. Early afternoon arrival in Oslo and check-in to your hotel. A panoramic city sightseeing tour is included in the Norwegian capital, beautifully situated by a fjord. We will enjoy the view from the Opera house situated right on the Oslo fjord where you will spend some time on the outside terrace area before heading of to Bygdøy Island. The Vigeland Park, one of the major Scandinavian cultural treasures, will welcome us with the sculptures of Gustav Vigeland, who dedicated his life to his artistic works. We will also pass by the Royal Palace and the main street, Karl Johan as well. The tour ends at your hotel. Evening is at leisure.
Day 6 OSLO - STOCKHOLM (B) Breakfast at your hotel. Depart Oslo and travel (by coach or train) to Stockholm, passing through Norwegian and Swedish forests, and through the region of Värmland, the home of many legends. Late afternoon arrival to Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, for check-in to your hotel. Evening is at leisure.
Courtyard by Marriott Stockholm
Day 7 STOCKHOLM (B) Breakfast at your hotel. Meet your local guide and depart by private coach for on your city sightseeing tour of Stockholm. The city of Stockholm, built on 14 islands, connected by 57 bridges, embraces the unique character of the 13th century Old Town and modern high-tech architecture. Stockholm's islands are bordered by Lake Mälaren in the west and the Baltic Sea in the east where the archipelago with 30.000 islands awaits exploration. The capital is a big city with a small town personality. Its handy size and short walking distances makes it easy to cover a lot in a short time. Stockholm is proudly called the "Beauty by the Water", and a sightseeing tour including a walk in the Old Town, makes a memorable morning tour. Discover a city of contrasts. Go back 750 years in time and feel the medieval atmosphere of the Old Town "Gamla Stan" as you wander through the narrow streets. See the seven hundred year old cathedral of Stockholm, Seat of the archbishop, during your stroll in the Old Town, as well as Stortorget, where the Stockholm Blood Bath took place. The tour also includes a drive to Fjällgatan where you will enjoy picturesque views of Stockholm. The tour ends at the hotel. The afternoon is at leisure.
Courtyard by Marriott Stockholm
Day 8 STOCKHOLM (B) Breakfast at your hotel. Individual transfer arrangements (not included).