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THREE CAPITALS &
THE FJORDS 2008
13 days / 12 nights, Copenhagen -
Oslo - Lofthus - Hardangerfjord - Bergen -
Flåm Railway - Balestrand - Sogne Fjord - Briksdal
Glacier -
Geiranger Fjord - Loen - Oslo - Stockholm
Guaranteed Departures: Saturdays, June 07 / July
05, 19 / Aug 02, 09, 16, 23
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It all begins in the
fairytale capital of Denmark, Copenhagen.
Travel by coach, train, ferries through
Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Cruise through five fjords,
including two that were both recently
declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites due to
their outstanding beauty. Explore the
bustling Viking capital, Oslo, before
ending in the enchanting and elegant
capital of Sweden, Stockholm, with
cobble-stoned streets, palaces, canals and
archipelago. Along the way you will be
witness to spectacular mountains and
magnificent wild and pristine nature of the
fjords and glaciers of Norway.
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Day 1
Sat ARRIVAL COPENHAGEN
Arrival in Copenhagen, own
transfer arrangements to your hotel. Please consult
the Destination Managements information bulletin at
your hotel.
Overnight: Copenhagen Admiral Hotel ****
Day 2 Sun COPENHAGEN (B)
After breakfast meet your tour escort
between 08:30 - 10:00, to receive information on the
upcoming tour program. This afternoon enjoy a 3-hour
city tour. Drive past the City Hall
Square where the famous pedestrian street "Stroget"
begins. Pass Tivoli Gardens, the New Carlsberg
Glyptotheque and the National Museum. Visit Nyhavn, the Royal
residence, Amalienborg Palace, Little Mermaid, the
Christiansborg Palace and the Rosenborg Castle,
housing the Crown Jewels.
Overnight: Copenhagen Admiral Hotel ****
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Day 3 Mon COPENHAGEN -
OSLO (B, D)
After breakfast, your morning is at leisure.
This afternoon transfer to the pier. Embark the DFDS Seaways
overnight ferry. At 17:00, departure to Oslo. Buffet
dinner will be served on board.
Overnight: Outside cabin on DFDS Seaways
Day 4 Tue OSLO - LOFTHUS (B, D)
Breakfast on board. Arrival to Oslo at
09:15. Continue by private
coach via Hønefoss and Nesbyen. Arrive in
the beautiful Hallingdal Valley. Visit Gol and Geilo
and continue to the impressive Hardanger fjord to
Lofthus, one of Edvard Grieg's favorite stays.
Dinner at your hotel.
Overnight: Ullensvang Hotel ****
Day 5
Wed LOFTHUS - BERGEN (B)
A short drive to Kinsarvik. Cruise along the
idyllic Hardanger fjord to Kvandal. Continue by coach via Nordheimsund to Bergen. Enjoy a 3-hour city
sightseeing tour including St. Mary's Church, Haakon’s Hall, Bryggen and the colorful Fish &
flower Market. Evening is at leisure.
Overnight:
Radisson SAS Norge Hotel****
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Day 6 Thu BERGEN - FLAM -
BALESTRAND (B, D)
After breakfast depart from
Bergen to the historic town of Voss. Continue by train across the mountain
plateau to Myrdal. Board the World famous Flam
Railway for one of the most spectacular rail
journeys to the quaint village of Flam. Free
time before the cruise on the Sognefjord
to the fjord village Balestrand. Enjoy dinner and stay at
the historic Kvikne's Hotel, dating back to 1850.
Overnight:
Kvikne's Hotel****
Day 7 Fri BALESTRAND - BRIKSDAL GLACIER
- LOEN (B, D)
Depart by coach via Sogndal to Skei,
located at the foot of Europe’s biggest glacier,
the “Jostedalsbreen”. After a short break,
continue to Loen and to the Briksdal Glacier.
Here we board small motorized Troll cars to the
tip of the glacier and experience the
breathtaking blue ice. Return to Loen late
afternoon. Dinner at your hotel.
Overnight:
Alexandra Hotel
****
Day 8 Sat LOEN - GEIRANGER - LOEN (B, L,
D)
Morning departure by coach to Hellasylt for
a cruise on the Geiranger Fjord, on the
UNESCO’s World Heritage list. Enjoy lunch at the
Union Hotel, overlooking the village and fjord. Visit Dalsnibba,
Mountain Plateau, 1500 meters above sea level, with
incredible views over Geiranger and the fjord.
Return to Loen for dinner.
Overnight:
Alexandra Hotel
****
Day 9
Sun LOEN - OSLO (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Early morning
departure by coach to the capital Oslo. Travel
via Lom and admire the oldest wooden church in
Norway, dating back to the 12th Century.
Continue via Otta, leaving the fjord area of
Central Norway, characterized by mountains,
fjords and lakes, to Oslo. Late in the afternoon
arrival in Oslo and check-in to our hotel.
Overnight: Clarion Royal Christiania Hotel ****
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Day 10 Mon OSLO (B)
After breakfast, enjoy a 3-hour city
sightseeing tour of Oslo. Visit the Holmenkollen Ski
Jump, the
Viking Ship Museum, the Vigeland Sculpture Park, the
Royal Palace and the Karl Johan Boulevard. The tour
ends at the hotel. Rest of day at leisure to explore
more of the Viking capital.
Overnight: Clarion Royal Christiania Hotel ****
Day 11 Tue OSLO - STOCKHOLM (B)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Depart by coach to Stockholm, passing through
forests and the charming Swedish
Countryside. Through the
region of Varmland and visit to the outside of Gripsholm
Castle. Late afternoon arrival in Stockholm and
check-in at your hotel.
Overnight: Grand Hotel Stockholm *****
Day 12 Wed STOCKHOLM (B)
After breakfast, enjoy
a 3-hour city tour of Stockholm. Walk in the Old Town and visit the
700
hundred year old cathedral and the City Hall,
where the Nobel Banquet takes place in the Blue
and Golden Halls. Tour ends at the hotel. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight: Grand Hotel Stockholm *****
Day 13 Thu STOCKHOLM (B)
Tour concludes after
breakfast at the hotel. Individual transfer.
BOR
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Departure Dates 2008 |
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Guaranteed departures
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Jun
07
Jul 05, 19
Aug 02,09, 16, 23
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Prices in
US Dollar |
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Per person in double room |
4,635 |
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Single Supplement |
1,370 |
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Third person
in triple room |
4,170 |
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Included |
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11 nights
at hotels in standard
double/twin rooms
with private facilities -
1 night DFDS Seaways Cruise,
outside 2-berth cabin -
Scandinavian breakfast buffet daily -
1 x
Luncheons -
5 x Dinner -
Multilingual tour escort from
Day 2 to Day 12
inclusive -
All
touring by private coach -
First class motor coach transportation -
Sightseeing as per itinerary -
Visits,
excursions and entrances as per
itinerary -
Guided
city tours of Copenhagen,
Bergen, Oslo & Stockholm -
Porter
service at hotels and on DFDS
Seaways ferry
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Not Included |
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International airfare & airport taxes
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Arrival &
departure transfers -
Personal insurance / personal
expenses / incidental extras
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Alcoholic beverages -
$ 25 Service fee
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List of Hotels |
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Night 1 & 2
Copenhagen
Admiral Hotel ****
Copenhagen /
Denmark |
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Night 3
On board DFDS Seaways / outside cabin
Copenhagen - Oslo |
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Night 4
Ullensvang Hotel****
Lofthus / Norway
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Night 5
Radisson SAS
Norge Hotel****
Bergen / Norway
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Night 6
Kvikne's Hotel
Balestrand / Norway |
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Night 7 & 8
Alexandra Hotel****
Loen / Norway |
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Night 9 & 10
Clarion Hotel Royal Christiania****
Oslo / Norway
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Night 11 & 12
Grand Hotel Stockholm*****
Stockholm /
Sweden |
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