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Scandinavian Panorama – Denmark, Norway –11 days / 10 nights, Copenhagen - Oslo - Ulvik - Bergen - Sognefjord - Flåm - Balestrand - Briksdal Glacier - Skei - Geiranger - Stryn - Lillehammer - OsloOur escorted Scandinavian tour highlights colorful capitals and cruises magnificent fjords. Explore Copenhagen, Bergen's Fish and Flower Market, the Viking Ships of Oslo, and stay at Balestrand's Kvikne's Hotel, built in 1877. Cruise on the DFDS Seaways ship, through the Hardangerfjord, Sognefjord, and Geirangerfjord. Enjoy the fjords, mountains, waterfalls, and glaciers, along with the bustling life of Viking capitals on our Scandinavian Panorama.
| Operation | June 30 - August 21, 2012 |
| Departure | Guaranteed departures: June 30 July 7, 14, 21, 28 August 4, 11 |
| Price | $3,820 per person in double room $4,711 single room |
| Included | 9 nights first class hotels, all rooms with private facilities. Scandinavian breakfast buffet daily Daily 3-course dinner or buffet dinner 1 overnight cruise on DFDS Seaways 2-berth outside cabin, buffet dinner and breakfast on board 3 lunches on days 5, 9 & 10 Entrance to Tivoli Gardens for dinner on day 2 First class motor coach transportation 3-hour guided tour of Copenhagen 3-hour guided tour of Oslo Panorama Tour of Bergen Ride on the Fløybanen Funicular Ride on the Flåm Railway, Flåm-Myrdal-Flåm 2-hour cruise of Sogne Fjord & Nærøy fjord 1-hour cruise on the Geiranger Fjord Excursion in open car to the Briksdal Glacier All ferry crossings Luggage assistance at all hotels (1 piece per person) Tour escort throughout Transfer airport/hotel on first and last day Taxes & 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 tour 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 air fares on Icelandair or SAS |
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Day 1 ARRIVAL COPENHAGEN (D) Arrive Copenhagen Kastrup Airport. Transfer to hotel in connection with individual flight arrivals. Dinner and accommodation at Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel. Your tour escort will meet you at 19.50 hrs in the hotel lobby.
Day 2 COPENHAGEN (B, D) The day starts with a 3-hour guided tour of the city. Famous sights include the Royal Amalienborg Palace, Christiansborg Palace (Danish Parliament Buildings), Gefion Fountain, Nyhavn, and of course the famous Little Mermaid. Afternoon free for exploring this fairytale city. In the evening you will be taken to dinner at the Tivoli Gardens. Overnight at your hotel.
Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel
Day 3 COPENHAGEN - OSLO (B, D) Morning free in Copenhagen. Possibility to visit the Carlsberg Glyptothek or the popular pedestrian shopping street - Strøget. 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 sail slowly 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 OSLO (B, D) 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, a modern first class hotel facing the new Opera House and located near Oslo Fjord and Harbour.
Day 5 OSLO - ULVIK (B, D) After breakfast departure from Oslo, driving via Hønefoss along the charming Hallingdal 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., the highest in Norway. Descend the amazing Måbødal 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 accommodation at Rica Brakanes Hotel, ideally located on the banks of the fjord.
Day 6 ULVIK - BERGEN (B, L, D) 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 pack houses, and the old Hanseatic Quarter. You will also ride on the funicular to Mt. Fløyen, for the best views of the city and fjords way below. Dinner and accommodation at Radisson SAS 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 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 Aurlands and Nærøy Fjords, both branches of the Sognefjord, 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 8 BALESTRAND - DAY IN THE FJORDS (B, D) 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 hiking 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 overnight.
Day 9 BALESTRAND - FJÆRLAND - GEIRANGER (B, L, D) 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. Continue 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 board the ferry for the one hour's cruise along the spectacular Geiranger Fjord, now on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites. 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 GEIRANGER - LOM - OSLO (B, L, D) 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 Gudbrandsdalen 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. Dinner and overnight at the Thon Hotel Opera.
Day 11 OSLO DEPARTURE (B) For guests on 10 night tour Copenhagen -Oslo, this ends after breakfast, with transfers to Oslo Gardermoen Airport to connect with individual flight departures.