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Experience the cities, culture, and beautiful
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. Next, on to the scenic Telemark region. A
spectacular journey takes 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 before
arriving in Bergen, home of composer Grieg. After two overnights in
this fascinating city, continue the journey with a cruise on the
amazing Sognefjord, where the mountains meet the sea. Next up:
Fagernes, then Olympic Lillehammer and through fairytale landscapes to
Karlstad. Stop at Gripsholm Castle before reaching Stockholm, the
fascinating Swedish capital set on 14 islands with its intersecting
canals, palaces, castles, and parks. Guided sightseeing shows you the
highlights, the perfect ending to this comprehensive Scandinavian
exploration!
Day 1
BOARD YOUR OVERNIGHT
TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT
Day 2 ARRIVAL IN 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 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
castle is also available. (B)
Day 4 COPENHAGEN-FREDERIKSHAVN
After breakfast start the
journey northwards, enjoying the drive across the new
Storebaelforbindelsen 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 FREDERIKSHAVN AREA-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 OSLO-TELEMARK AREA
Vistas of Akershus Castle, the
4th-century fortress guarding the harbor, are a highlight on the
included morning tour which 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 TELEMARK AREA-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 by ferry across the Hardangerfjord from Utne to
Kvanndal. Continue to Bergen, Norway’s picture-perfect Hanseatic
seaport. (B)
Day 8 BERGEN
Built on seven hills with the
fjords on one side and the 1,000-foot Mount Floyen 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. Tonight an optional folklore evening. (B)
Day 9 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 FAGERNES-KARLSTAD, SWEDEN
First to Lillehammer of
Olympic 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 Mjosa and continue through Värmland’s
unspoiled wilderness of forest and lakes to Karlstad. (B)
Day 11 KARLSTAD-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 STOCKHOLM
This is perhaps the most
beautiful of the Scandinavian capitals, because the crystalline waters
which 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
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, Sogne and Hardangerfjord, Värmland, Lake Mjosa
INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special
features are shown in the description, including admission charges when
applicable.
MEALS
11 buffet breakfasts (B); 5
dinners (D)
SUPERIOR HOTELS
Listed below or equivalent.
Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and
service charges COPENHAGEN Comfort Osterport (ST) or Quality Dan (ST)
at
Kastrup or Park Inn (ST) at Kastrup, FREDERIKSHAVN SAS Jutlandia (F),
OSLO Comfort Boersparken (ST) or Rica Oslo (F), TELEMARK AREA Bo Hotell
(ST) at Bo or Quality (ST) at Kongsberg, BERGEN Scandic Bergen City
(F), FAGERNES Quality Hotel and Resort (F), KARLSTAD Clarion SAS Plaza
(F) or Scandic (F), STOCKHOLM Scandic (ST) or Quality Nacka (ST)
NOTE
Security cruise regulations
require clients’ family and first name, D.O.B., gender, and nationality
at time of booking.
Departure
Dates:
April - October
Land Prices:
From approx
$1,510
US per person double
occupancy