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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 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. (Dinner)

Day 2 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. (Breakfast)

Day 3 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. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 4 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. (Breakfast)

Day 5 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. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 6 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. (Breakfast)

Day 7 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. (Breakfast)

Day 8 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. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 9 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. (Breakfast)

Day 10 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. (Breakfast)

Day 11 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. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 12 STOCKHOLM
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)

BOOK YOUR FLIGHTS WITH US
Learn more about booking an air-inclusive vacation - the reasons why include, you'll receive free airport transfer on published dates and your air will be coordinated with your vacation.

AIRPORT TRANSFER TIMES
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INCLUDED FEATURES
Visits to Copenhagen, Frederikshavn, Odense, Gothenburg, Telemark, Vemork Museum, Fagernes, Lillehammer, Karlstad, Mariefred

Note:
Security cruise regulations require clients’ family and first name, D.O.B., gender, and nationality at time of booking.

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
Buffet breakfasts; 5 dinners

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

Optional Excursions

Important Note: the following list of optional excursions are examples only for this vacation as they are the excursions that are being offered for this vacation in the current travel year. These optional excursions might or might not be offered next year, as well as new optional excursions might be offered. Information about what optional excursions will be offered for your vacation will be available later this year into next year. If no example excursions are listed, please check back later.

Here's a list of optional excursions you can enjoy during your vacation. Whether it's a special dinner, a local show or a special behind-the-scenes glimpse into an historical site, optional excursions are a wonderful way to enrich your vacation even further. Plus, they give you flexibility. We include the must-see sites and experiences, and we also understand that people take interest in different activities and may want to craft a more personal vacation by hand-picking optional excursions that appeal to them.

Availability is subject to sufficient participation, weather conditions, seasonal suitability, days of operation, group interests, and general feasibility for your vacation. The approximate value listed gives you a good, general idea of what you can expect to pay but may vary once you are on your vacation. Some information provided might be in a foreign currency.

CITY: Bergen

Bergen In A Nutshell
The best sights of this international city full of history and tradition will be shown to you during this sightseeing tour, including also the Hanseatic Museum, which is one of the oldest and best preserved wooden buildings in Bergen.
Approximate value: EUR €28 per person

Troldhaugen & Mount Floyen
See the house and area which was the home of Norway's most famous composer, Edvard Grieg and then drive back through the city centre to the foot of Mount Floyen for a funicular ride up to the top for a magnificent view of Bergen.
Approximate value: EUR €43 per person

CITY: Copenhagen

Castles Of Zealand
Drive through beautiful countryside to Frederiksborg Castle for an inside visit to the most splendidly furnished Renaissance palace in the north of Europe, with its old Royal Annointment Church used for the wedding of Prince Joakim of Denmark and Alexandra Manley from Hong Kong. On the way to Kronborg Castle, famous as the setting for Shakespeare's Hamlet, stop for photos at Fredensborg, the Queen of Denmark's summer palace. Back to Copenhagen along the Danish Riviera.
Approximate value: EUR €43 per person

Danish Dinner & Tivoli
A great opportunity for a get-together in a restaurant centrally situated in the heart of Copenhagen. Low-ceilinged rooms, leaded glass and picturesque oil lamps will create a special atmosphere while enjoying a three-course meal with wine and coffee. If applicable, after dinner have fun in the famous Tivoli Gardens. Note: the Gardens are open from April 15th to September 26th 2010.
Approximate value: EUR €60 per person

Danish Festive Dinner
A great opportunity for a get-together in a restaurant centrally situated in the heart of Copenhagen. Low-ceilinged rooms, leaded glass and picturesque oil lamps will create a special atmosphere while enjoying a three-course meal with wine and coffee.
Approximate value: EUR €45 per person

CITY: Oslo

Traditional Norwegian Dinner
Dine in a beautiful hotel, on Oslo's rooftop with a spectacular view over the entire city with the fjords and forests surrounding Oslo.
Approximate value: EUR €55 per person

Norwegian Seafaring
Visit the Viking Ship Museum with the great Viking ship discoveries from Gokstad, Oseberg and Tune, as well as other finds from Viking tombs around the Oslo Fjord. See the "Polarship Fram" built in 1892 and used for three expeditions to the Arctic, the world-renowned "Kon Tiki" raft on which Thor Heyerdahl sailed 4,300 miles from Peru to Raroia (Polynesia) in 1947.
Approximate value: EUR €45 per person

CITY: Stockholm

The Old Town & Dinner
A local guide will accompany you on foot to see the best parts of the old city in the evening. At the end of the walking tour you will have a tasty dinner in one of the oldest restaurants in Stockholm, which hides in a 14th century cellar.
Approximate value: EUR €55 per person

Vasa Museum
On August 10, 1628, the pride of the Swedish fleet, "The Warship Vasa" sank in the Stockholm harbor on her maiden voyage. After 333 years she was rediscovered and raised in 1961. The Vasa is one of the world's oldest identified and fully preserved ships and one of the leading sights in the world. You will have a tour of the Museum with local expert, see a film about the salvaging of the Vasa and have time to explore on your own.
Approximate value: EUR €25 per person