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Heart of Scandinavia With the Norwegian FjordsBy Motorcoach, Ferry and ShipWe 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 Tour conducted in English, Spanish and/or Portuguese. ItineraryArrival transfer from the airport to your hotel. In the early evening your Tour escort will arrange a get-together to give information about the tour and give you a chance to meet your fellow travellers. Hotel in the Center of Copenhagen. Overnight at Hotel Admiral or similar. Buffet breakfast at the hotel. 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. Hotel in the centre of Copenhagen. Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Morning free in Copenhagen. Your tour escort 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. Afternoon transfer by coach from hotel to DFDS Seaways terminal for your overnight cruise to Oslo, departing at 16.30 hours. Enjoy your first Scandinavian smörgĂ„sbord dinner as you cruise up the Kattegat. Accommodation in 2-berth inside or outside cabins with shower/WCif available. We strongly recommend bringing an overnight bag for this cruise, to avoid having to carry your suitcases to and from the cabin Buffet breakfast onboard. Enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast as you cruise along the enchanting Oslo Fjord. Arrival in Oslo around 09.30 hours, followed by 3 hours guided tour of the Norwegian capital. You will visit the world-famous Viking Ships Museum and the impressive Vigeland Sculpture Park. Evening free. Overnight at Clarion Hotel The Hub Buffet breakfast at hotel. The day starts off by train or coach/train from Oslo to Myrdal at the altitude of 866 meters and continues on the famous FlĂ„m railway down to the FlĂ„m village. The descent through the FlĂ„m valley is breathtaking and offers a constantly changing panorama of sky-high snow covered mountains, thundering waterfalls and green pastures at the bottom of the valley. FlĂ„m is situated at the start of the Aurlandsfjord- one of the âarmsâ of the Majestic Sognefjord Arrival, dinner and overnight at hotel Fretheim in FlĂ„m or Lindström hotel in Laerdal. Buffet breakfast at hotel. FlĂ„m is situated at the start of the Aurlandsfjord- one of the âarmsâ of the Majestic Sognefjord - and here you join a cruise out in the Sognefjord with its views of tall, impressive mountains into the depth of the Naeroyfjord , features on UNESCOs list of World Heritage Sites. Your coach will pick you up and take you to Bergen. Overnight at hotel Norge by Scandic or similar in the center of Bergen. Buffet breakfast at hotel. This morning you will enjoy a 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 Harbour and other famous sights. Hotel in central Bergen. Buffet breakfast at hotel. Departure transfer to the international airport of Bergen. You will take flight to Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. Arrival at Arlanda International Airport in Stockholm and transfer to your hotel to your hotel Clarion Sign or similar in the center of Stockholm. Buffet breakfast at hotel. The day starts with a 3 hours guided tour of the city. Famous sights include the Royal Palace, Parliament Buildings, Cathedral, Royal Theatre, etc. You will also visit the Old Town (Gamla Stan) with its narrow cobbled streets and numerous antique shops. You will also pass by the City Hall with its famous Blue and Golden Halls, where the Nobel Prize banquet is held each year. Afternoon free in Stockholm, with the possibility of visiting the famous Wasa Museum or take one of the popular canal tours. Hotel in central Stockholm. Day 10 Stockholm - HelsinkiAccommodation: Overnight Ferry, Stockholm - HelsinkiMeals: Breakfast / Dinner Buffet breakfast. Morning free in Stockholm. At approximately 15.00hrs you will have a transfer from your hotel to the pier, to embark on the cruise ferry Silja Line. The ferry departs from Stockholm and slowly travels down the glorious archipelago past numerous small islands. Dinner on board. Choice of entertainment, bars, shops and casino. Overnight. Buffet breakfast onboard. Enjoy your buffet breakfast as you sail into Helsinki. Directly after you disembark there is a 2 hours guided tour of Helsinki. Famous sights include the Senate Square, Uspenski Cathedral, Parliament House, Finlandia Hall, Sibelius Park & Monument, Church in the Rock (if open to public) and much more. While you are doing your sightseeing, your driver will transport your baggage to your hotel. You can have lunch and take a walk in the city before you check in. Afternoon free in Helsinki. Accommodation at Hotel Radisson Blu Seaside Day 12 HelsinkiMeals: BreakfastBuffet breakfast at hotel. Today is the day to say farewell to the tour. Your will be transferred to Helsinki airport for your departure. If you are interested in travelling further East, we also offer extensions to Baltic countries and to Russia. NotesScantours limits passenger luggage transportation to 1 piece of luggage of normal size (ie. max cm 60 x 80 x 35 or max inches 23,5 x 31,5 x 13,8) per person. Should this be exceeded we will have to charge an additional EUR 85 per piece of luggage for hotels, per tour. For extra bag on Flight BGO-STO an extra bag ĂĄ 20kg is min EUR 120 not refunded, subject to confirmation (This excludes hand luggage) Price IncludesDaily Breakfast2nd Class Train Myrdal-FlĂ„m Local Ferries in Norway According to Programme. Economy Class One Way Flight Ticket Bergen-Stockholm (max 20kg Luggage). 1 Buffet Dinner Onboard Dfds Scandinavian Seaways 1 Buffet Dinner on Board Tallink Silja Line or Viking Line 1 Buffet Dinner at Fjord Hotel in FlĂ„m or Laerdal. Transfers Included Upon Arrival in Copenhagen and Departure in Stockholm Luggage Handling of One Piece of Luggage Per Person at Hotels Price Does Not IncludeOptional ExcursionsTransatlantic Air DOR-1269
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