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Experience the cities, culture, and unspoiled
landscapes of Scandinavia on this remarkable vacation. Begin with two
overnights in Denmark’s capital, Copenhagen. Stop in Odense, Hans
Christian Andersen’s home, and continue through the Jutland peninsula
to reach Frederikshavn. From here, cross the Kattegat channel by ferry
to Gothenburg, Sweden, and continue by motorcoach into Norway for an
overnight in Oslo. Included sightseeing of Norway’s capital features
the City Hall, National Theatre, Royal Palace, and Gustav Vigeland’s
sculpture park. On to the scenic Telemark region. A spectacular journey
delivers you to the Vemork Norwegian Industrial Workers Museum, a
tribute to recent history’s heroes. The views become more and more
stunning as you cross the Hardangerfjord by ferry to arrive in Bergen,
home of composer Grieg. After two overnights in this fascinating city,
enjoy a cruise on the amazing Sognefjord, where the mountains meet the
sea. Next up: Fagernes, Lillehammer of Olympics fame, and through
fairytale landscapes to Karlstad. Stop at Gripsholm Castle before
reaching Stockholm, the Swedish capital set on 14 islands with canals,
palaces, and parks. Guided sightseeing shows you the highlights, the
perfect ending to this exciting Scandinavian exploration.
Day
1 Fri.
BOARD YOUR OVERNIGHT
TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT
Day 2 Sat. COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
Check into your hotel. The
rest of the day is free to explore the Danish capital. Tonight, meet
your Tour Director and fellow travelers. (D)
Day 3 Sun. COPENHAGEN
Day at leisure in Hans
Christian Andersen’s friendly city. See some of the more famous sights
on your included orientation drive. An optional tour of Zealand’s
castles is also available. (B)
Day 4 Mon. COPENHAGEN–ODENSE–FREDERIKSHAVN
After breakfast, start the
journey northwards, enjoying the drive across the new
Storebæltsforbindelsen Bridge, which will connect you to the
fairytale island of Funen. Via Odense, Hans Christian Andersen’s home,
and the Little Belt waterway, head for Frederikshavn on the rural
Jutland peninsula for an overnight. (B,D)
Day 5 Tue. FREDERIKSHAVN–OSLO, NORWAY
A pleasant two-hour ferry ride
from Frederikshavn across the strategic Kattegat to Gothenburg,
Sweden’s thriving second-largest city and one of Europe’s major
seaports. From here, follow the inland route and cross into Norway.
Evening arrival in Oslo. (B)
Day 6 Wed. OSLO–TELEMARK AREA
Vistas of Akershus Castle, the
14th-century fortress guarding the harbor, are a highlight on the
included morning tour that features the soaring City Hall, National
Theater, Parliament, Royal Palace, Broadcasting House, and Gustav
Vigeland’s stark sculptures of people and animals in Frogner Park. In
the afternoon, drive through the Telemark region to your overnight
hotel. (B,D)
Day 7 Thu. TELEMARK AREA–VEMORK–BERGEN
Take the scenic route this
morning for a visit to Vemork, where the heavy water plant was blown up
by a commando unit of British and Norwegians known as the Heroes of
Telemark. Visit the Vemork Museum, then proceed through the Telemark
region with its lakes, winding valleys, and rugged gorges backed by
towering mountains. En route, a picture stop at the 500-foot Latefoss
Waterfall, then ferry across the Hardangerfjord from Utne to Kvanndal.
Continue to Bergen, Norway’s picture-perfect Hanseatic seaport. (B)
Day 8 Fri. BERGEN
Built on seven hills with the
fjords on one side and 1,000-foot Mount Fløyen on the other,
Bergen was the home of composer Grieg. The optional sightseeing
excursion takes in the main sights, including St. Mary’s Church, one of
the oldest in Norway, and also a panoramic view of the city from one of
the surrounding hills. (B)
Day 9 Sat. BERGEN–SOGNEFJORD CRUISE–FAGERNES
More spectacular scenery as
you drive towards the Sognefjord, where you embark for a breathtaking
cruise on one of Norway’s most mighty fjords. Today may well be the
highlight of your journey. Overnight in Fagernes. (B,D)
Day 10 Sun. FAGERNES–LILLEHAMMER–KARLSTAD, SWEDEN
First to Lillehammer of
Olympics fame. See the highlights of this famous winter sports resort
on the included visit. Then, great scenery: green valleys, shimmering
lakes, and towering mountains. Drive towards Gjovik and, after a stop,
motor along beautiful Lake Mjøsa and continue through
Värmland’s unspoiled wilderness of forest and lakes to Karlstad.
(B)
Day 11 Mon. KARLSTAD–MARIEFRED–STOCKHOLM
Leave Karlstad this morning
and head east towards Stockholm via Alfred Nobel’s Bofors, the ancient
garrison town of Örebro, and modern Eskilstuna, world famous for
its stainless steel. Just before reaching Stockholm, stop in Mariefred
to view the Castle of Gripsholm. The Swedish capital’s beauty is due to
its unique setting on 14 islands between Lake Mälar and the
Baltic. Join the optional evening outing. (B)
Day 12 Tue. STOCKHOLM
This is perhaps the most
beautiful of the Scandinavian capitals, because the crystalline waters
that flow through its intersecting canals give a luminous appearance to
palaces, castles, and parks. Your included city sightseeing takes in
all the highlights. (B,D)
Day 13 Wed.
YOUR HOMEBOUND FLIGHT ARRIVES
THE SAME DAY. (B)
INCLUDED FEATURES
Visits to Copenhagen,
Frederikshavn, Odense, Gothenburg, Telemark, Vemork Museum, Fagernes,
Lillehammer, Karlstad, Mariefred
SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS
Jutland Peninsula, Hardanger
Plateau, Søgne and Hardangerfjord, Värmland, Lake
Mjøsa
INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special
features are shown in the description, including admission charges when
applicable.
GUIDES
Local Guides for city
sightseeing in Oslo, Stockholm. Services of a professional Tour
Director while touring
STANDARD INCLUDED FEATURES
Learn more about
transportation, hotels, and other standard included features offered.
MEALS - (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner
Buffet breakfasts (B); 5
dinners (D)
HOTELS - (F) First-Class (ST) Superior Tourist-Class (T) Tourist Class
Copenhagen Comfort Osterport
(ST), Frederikshavn SAS Radisson Jutlandia (F), Oslo Comfort
Boersparken (ST), Telemark Area Quality (F) at Kongsberg, Bergen
Scandic Bergen City (F), Fagernes Quality Hotel & Resort (F),
Karlstad Scandic (F), Stockholm Scandic Alvik (ST) or Scandic Bromma
(ST)
TRANSPORTATION
Touring by private first-class
motorcoach. Cruise on Sognefjord; ferry crossings
Frederikshavn-Gotheborg and Utne to Kvanndal.
Departure
Dates:
April - October
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