Ultimate Tour of Scandinavia and the Fjords

2010 Departures

July	13, 20, 27
August	03, 10, 17, 31
September	07, 14, 21
Prices From	$4116 per Person Double $3911 per Person Triple $2110 Single Supplement
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2011 Departures

June	14
July	05, 19
August	02, 16, 30
September	20
Prices From	$4456 per Person Double $4311 per Person Triple $2392 Single Supplement
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We are pleased to offer you the ultimate tour of Scandinavia - a quality first class tour at a leisurely pace during which you will experience Scandinavia whilst staying at very good first class hotels right in the heart of each city. You will have time to explore the 3 capitals and you will travel through some of the most beautiful parts of Fjord Norway and Southern Scandinavia. The scenic highlights include the longest fjord in Norway - The Sognefjord, the Geirangerfjord and the Briksdal Glacier. In the area of the Fjords your accommodation will be at hotels belonging to "The Prominent Hotels of the Fjords of Norway". You will be travelling on the famous Flam Railway and cruising the fjords by ferries and boat. Bergen, the Capital of the fjords, will surprise and enchant you. In Copenhagen, Stockholm and Oslo, there is ample time to enjoy the amenities on offer and to get to know these capital cities, each with a distinctly different atmosphere. Throughout you will travel by first class coach and one of our professional Tour Managers will ensure you get full enjoyment of the fortnight.

If you are interested in travelling further East we also offer extensions to Helsinki, Baltic countries and to Russia. Please see:

Heart of Scandinavia & Helsinki

Heart of Scandinavia, Helsinki & Russia

Please note that May 18, June 8 & 22, July 6 & 20, August 3, 17 & 31, and September 14, 2010 departures are conducted in Portuguese and Spanish. All other dates are conducted in English, Portuguese and Spanish.

Arrival transfer to your hotel. Early evening your manager will arrange a get-together to give information about the tour and give you a chance to meet your fellow travellers. Accommodation in the centre of Copenhagen. Overnight at Scandic Hotel Copenhagen or similar.

The day starts with a 3 hours guided tour of the city. Famous sights include the Royal Amalienborg Palace, Christiansborg Palace, Gefion Fountain, Nyhavn and of course the Little Mermaid. Afternoon free for exploring this fairytale city.

Morning free in Copenhagen. Your tour manager will be happy to advise you about places of interest to visit - we can suggest an optional tour to the three castles in North Sealand, including the Kronborg Castle, of Hamlet fame. Afternoon transfer by coach from hotel to DFDS Seaways terminal for your overnight cruise to Oslo, departing at 17.00 hours. Enjoy your first Scandinavian smorgasbord dinner as you cruise gently up the Kattegat. Accommodation in 2-berth outside cabins with shower/WC. We recommend bringing an overnight bag for this cruise, to avoid having to carry your suitcases to and from the cabin.

Enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast as you cruise along the enchanting Oslo Fjord. Arrival in Oslo around 09.00 hours, followed by 3 hours guided tour of the Norwegian capital. You will visit the world-famous Viking Ships and the impressive Vigeland Sculpture Park. Overnight at Clarion Hotel Royal Christiania or similar.

Day free in Oslo. The bustling Aker Brygge Harbour, the Akershus Fortress, and other popular attractions are all within walking distance of your hotel. Your tour escort will assist you in planning your day and offer optional excursions.

Departure from Oslo, driving to the mountain resort of Geilo for a stop. The tour continues skirting the wild Hardanger Mountain Pleateau, stopping at Fossli to admire Norway's highest waterfall, Voringsfoss, with a vertical drop of 180 m. Descent to the lovely Hardanger Fjord where you will be spending the night at the traditional Ullensvang Hotel, situated at the water's edge. Overnight and dinner at Hotel Ullensvang.

Short ferry crossing, before continuing via Norheimsund to Bergen, capital of Western Norway and gateway to the fjords. In the afternoon you will have a 3 hours city tour of this beautiful Old Hansa Town, surrounded by 7 mountains. The tour escort will show you the Old Bryggen Area and the popular Fish & Flower Market, the ancient Maria Church, Hanseatic Quarter, Old Bryggen Harbor and other famous sights. Overnight at Radisson SAS Royal Hotel or similar.

Today your coach will take you on a scenic tour to the Sognefjord starting with a train journey from Voss to Flam. This train journey is one of the most famous in Norway and gives fantastic views of the fjord. In Flam you will take a 2 hours cruise along the Aurlands, Naeroy and Sognefjord. (This cruise does not operate on the last tour 20th of September and you will travel by coach). After this you have a breathtaking ascent of the Stalhemi Canyon, with impressive views of the Naeroy Valley, its mountain peaks and waterfalls. Continue by coach over the Vika mountains to Vangsnes, followed by a short ferry crossing of the Sognefjord. Arrival in Balestrand in time for dinner and accommodation at the magnificent Kvikne's Hotel, beautifully located overlooking the fjord.

Departure from your hotel by motorcoach, for a one hour drive along the fjord to Fjaerland. Visit the glacier Museum. Continue by coach along the scenic route, passing under the Jostedal Glacier, the largest in Europe, to the village of Skei. Descend to the beautiful 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 of views. During the afternoon the tour continues to Loen. Dinner and overnight at Alexandra Hotel.

Travel through Stryn to the picturesque village of Hellesylt. From here you board the ferry for the one hour cruise along the spectacular Geiranger Fjord. During the cruise you will pass close by some impressive waterfalls, such as the Bridal Veil and the Seven Sisters. Disembark in the picturesque village of Geiranger. Visit the interesting Fjord Museum and continue across the Grotli Mountains to Lom, the following Lake Vogi, descending the remarkable Gudbrands Valley, renowned for its old farmsteads and beautiful river, to the small town of Lillehammer, known to the world since the Olympic Winter Games in 1984. Overnight at Radisson SAS Lillehammer Hotel or similar.

Time to look around Lillehammer before continuing alongside Lake Mjysa, the biggest lake in Norway and on to the international Airport outside Oslo where we take a one hour flight to Stockholm. Private transfer from airport to your city center hotel. Overnight at Sheraton Hotel or similar.

The day starts with a 4 hours guided tour of the city. Famous sights include the Royal Palace, Parliament Buildings, Cathedral, Royal Theatre, etc. You will also visit the enchanting Old Town (Gamla Stan) with its narrow cobbled streets and numerous antique shops. Highlight of the tour is a visit to City Hall with its famous Blue and Golden Halls, where the Nobel Prize banquet is held each year. Afternoon free in Stockholm, with possibility to visit the famous Wasa Museum or take one of the popular canal tours.

Full day for independent activities. Your Tour Manager will help you with information and suggestions of what you can do and see in Stockholm during your free time. Tonight you will have a farewell dinner with your group.

Today your Scandinavian tour ends with a transfer to the airport.