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Day 1 ARRIVAL COPENHAGEN (D)
Arrive Copenhagen Kastrup Airport. Transfer to hotel
in connection with individual flight arrivals.
Dinner and accommodation at Radisson SAS Scandinavia
Hotel.
Accommodation:
Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel
Day 2 COPENHAGEN (B, D)
The day starts with a 3-hour guided tour of the
city. Famous sights include the Royal Amalienborg
Palace, Christiansborg Palace (Danish Parliament
Buildings), Gefion Fountain, Nyhavn, and of course
the famous Little Mermaid. Afternoon free for
exploring this fairytale city. In the evening you
will be taken to dinner at the Tivoli Gardens.
Overnight at your hotel.
Accommodation:
Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel
Day 3 COPENHAGEN - OSLO (B, D)
Morning free in Copenhagen. Possibility to visit the
Carlsberg Glyptothek or the popular pedestrian
shopping street - Strøget. Afternoon transfer by
coach from hotel to DFDS Seaways terminal for your
overnight cruise by ferry to Oslo, departing at
17.00 hrs. Enjoy your first Scandinavian smörgåsbord
dinner as you sail slowly up the Kattegat.
Accommodation in 2-berth outside cabins with
shower/WC. We recommend you to bring an overnight
bag for this cruise, to avoid having to carry
suitcases to and from your cabin.
Accommodation: onboard DFDS Seaways
Day 4 OSLO (B, D)
A delicious buffet breakfast is being served as you
cruise along the enchanting Oslo Fjord. Arrival in
Oslo at 09.15 hrs, followed by 3 hours guided tour
of the Norwegian capital. You will visit the
world-famous Viking Ships, the Polar exploration
ship Fram, and the impressive Vigeland Sculpture
Park. This will be followed by an excursion to
Holmenkollen for a birdseye view of the city and
fjord far below. Dinner and accommodation at
Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel, a modern first class
hotel centrally located near the Royal Palace.
Accommodation:
Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel
Day 5 OSLO - ULVIK (B, D)
After breakfast departure from Oslo, driving via
Hønefoss along the charming Halling Valley to the
tourist resort town of Geilo. Buffet lunch at Bardøla
Mountain Hotel. After lunch cross the wild Hardanger
Mountain Plateau to Fossli, stopping to view the
thundering Vøringsfoss Waterfall with a vertical drop of
180 m., the highest in Norway. Descend the amazing
Måbødal Canyon to the idyllic Hardanger Fjord. Short
ferry crossing, followed by drive around the Ulvik
Fjord, a branch of the Hardanger Fjord, to the
picturesque village of Ulvik. Dinner and accommodation
at Rica Brakanes Hotel, ideally located on the banks of
the fjord.
Accommodation:
Rica Brakanes Hotel
Day 6 ULVIK - BERGEN (B, L, D)
After buffet breakfast, start of
scenic tour along the beautiful Hardanger Fjord, famous for
its many fruit orchards, via the towns of Øystese and
Norheimsund, arriving in Bergen around midday. Afternoon 2
hours tour of Bergen, including a visit to the popular Fish
and Flower Market, the famous Bryggen Harbour with its
gabled pack houses, and the old Hanseatic Quarter. You will
also ride on the funicular to Mt. Fløyen, for the best views
of the city and fjords way below. Dinner and accommodation
at Radisson SAS Hotel Norge, centrally located on Ole Bull’s
Square, close to the pedestrian shopping streets and within
walking distance of the old Bryggen harbour.
Accommodation:
Radisson SAS
Norge Hotel
Day 7 BERGEN - FLÅM - BALESTRAND (B, L, D)
After breakfast departure from Bergen and drive via Dale
to the town of Voss. Descend the Nærøy Valley, passing
the Stalheim Canyon, to the fjord village of Flåm. Board
the amazing Flåm Railway to Myrdal, a masterpiece of
engineering ascending 2.838 feet in less than one hour.
The descent from Myrdal to Flåm offers opportunities for
photo shots of thundering waterfalls and mountain
scenery. After short rest in Flåm, board our sightseeing
boat M/S Lady Elisabeth for a 2- hour
cruise along the narrow Aurlands and Nærøy Fjords, both
branches of the Sogne Fjord, longest and deepest fjord
in the world. Spectacular scenery of cascading
waterfalls, sheer mountain cliffs, snow-clad peaks,
and a variety of wildlife await you.
After disembarking in Gudvangen, continue by coach across the Vika Mountains to
Vangsnes, for the short ferry crossing to the beautiful
fjord resort of Balestrand. Dinner and accommodation at
Kvikne’s Hotel, anno 1877, superbly located on the banks of the
fjord and surrounded by mountains.
Accommodation:
Kvikne's
Hotel
Day 8 BALESTRAND - DAY IN THE FJORDS (B, D)
Day free in Balestrand, giving you the opportunity to
enjoy the outstanding beauty and nature of the fjords.
The day starts with a traditional Norwegian buffet
breakfast in the hotel’s elegant dining room. You may
want to spend the morning relaxing on the hotel terrace,
breathing in the fresh mountain air and enjoying the
spectacular views. We can also recommend a visit to the
local aquarium and art gallery, or you may prefer to
rent a bike or rowing boat from the hotel, or even go on
foot up to the nearest mountains. A walking tour of the
village of Balestrand, with its historic buildings and
other noteworthy sites can also be arranged. Dinner and
accommodation at Kvikne’s Hotel.
Accommodation:
Kvikne's
Hotel
Day 9 BALESTRAND - FJÆRLAND - GEIRANGER (B, L, D)
After breakfast departure from your hotel by ferry, for
a one hour’s cruise along the fjord to Fjærland.
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.
Afterwards a typical Norwegian lunch will be served in
sight of the glacier. During the afternoon the tour
continues via Loen and Stryn, to the picturesque village
of Hellesylt. Here you board the ferry for
the one hour’s cruise along the spectacular Geiranger
Fjord, possibly the most impressive of all the Norwegian
fjords. Pass by some
magnificent waterfalls, such as the Bridal Veil and the
Seven Sisters. Dinner and accommodation at the excellent
Union Hotel, overlooking the Geiranger Fjord.
Accommodation: Union Hotel
Day 10 GEIRANGER - LOM - OSLO (B, L, D)
From the top of the famous Serpentine
Road, you have the opportunity to digest some amazing views
of the fjord, before crossing the rugged Grotli Mountains to
Lom, well known for its 14th century stave church. The tour
continues via Lake Vågå, before descending the magnificent
Gudbrandsdalen Valley to the popular tourist town of
Lillehammer. Stop for lunch in Lillehammer. After lunch the
journey continues alongside Lake Mjøsa, Norway’s largest
lake, back to Oslo and Holmenkollen, home of the
world-famous ski jump, offering unforgettable views of the
city and Oslo fjord way below. Dinner and accommodation at
the famous Holmenkollen Park Hotel.
Accommodation: Holmenkollen Park Hotel
Day 11 OSLO - STOCKHOLM (B, L, D)
Guests on 12 nights tour
continue by coach towards the Swedish border,
crossing into the attractive province of Vãrmland to
arrive in the city of Karlstad on Lake Vänern, the
largest in Sweden. Lunch in Karlstad. After lunch
the tour continues through a landscape of forests
and sparkling lakes to reach the Swedish capital in
the late afternoon. Dinner and accommodation at the
Sheraton Stockholm Hotel.
Accommodation: Sheraton Stockholm Hotel
Day 12 STOCKHOLM (B, L)
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.
Lunch at hotel (instead of evening dinner) Afternoon
free in Stockholm, with possibility to visit the
amazing Wasa Museum or take one of the popular canal
tours. Overnight at your hotel.
Accommodation: Sheraton Stockholm Hotel
Day 13 STOCKHOLM - BALTIC CRUISE (B, D)
Guests continuing on the Baltic Cruise to Helsinki
have morning free in Stockholm. Afternoon transfer
from hotel to pier, for embarkation on a luxurious
cruise ferry of the Silja Line. 17.00 hrs: Departure
of cruise from Stockholm, sailing slowly down the
delightful Stockholm archipelago past numerous small
islands. Dinner on board. Choice of entertainment,
bars, shops and casino. Accommodation is in 2-berth
outside cabins (seaside) with shower/WC. We
recommend bringing an overnight bag for this cruise,
to avoid having to carry suitcases to and from the
cabin.
Accommodation: onboard
Silja Line
Day 14 HELSINKI - CRUISE TO
STOCKHOLM (B, D)
Enjoy your buffet breakfast as you sail into
Helsinki. Spend a whole day in this exciting city on
the Baltic, retaining your cabin on the ship.
Morning 3 hours guided tour of Helsinki. Famous
sights include the Senate Square, Uspenski
Cathedral, Parliament House, Finlandia Hall,
Sibelius Park & Monument, Underground Temple, and
much more. During the afternoon you can explore the
busy market place or the many souvenir shops close
to the harbour. Finnish crystal and leather goods
are an excellent buy. 17.00 hrs: Embarkation for
return cruise to Stockholm. Dinner and accommodation
on board.
Accommodation: onboard
Silja Line
Day 15 STOCKHOLM -
DEPARTURE (B)
After a tasty buffet breakfast, arrive back in
Stockholm at 09.30 hrs.
Transfer from the Silja Line terminal to Stockholm
Arlanda Airport for flight home. To allow time for
disembarkation, transfer to airport (situated 60 km.
from Stockholm), security controls and possible
delays, we advise clients not to book flights
departing before 13.00 hrs.
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