ScenicScandinaviaanditsFjords
June 25-July 10,2016
14days
Dramatic fjords.Quaint‘stave'churches.Cosmopolitan capitals.Denmark,NorwayandSweden'scharmand traditionspackeverymomentofthisbeautifultrip,taken by rail, road and water. You'll enjoy Insider moments like… indulging in ‘Kransekake-stenger' cake at a working farm and pastry school in Bergen, where the hosts explain how rural life has changed since the Vikings first set up the farm
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Visiting:Denmark, Norway and Sweden
Dining Highlights
* 13fullScandinavianbreakfasts.
* 8dinners(includingBeMyGuest).
First classtravelHighlights
* Luxuryair-conditionedcoach withWiFiinmost countriesoralternativetransportation(suchasrailjourneys)
* Hand-picked4and5staraccommodation
* Hand-pickedInsiderExperiences
* OptionalExperiencesandfreetime
* Allporterageandrestaurantgratuities
* Must-seesightseeingandsurpriseextras
* AnexpertTravelDirectorandseparateDriver
* Allhoteltips,chargesandlocaltaxes
* VIPentrytomanysights
* AudioHeadsetsforflexiblesightseeing
* FerryfromDenmarktoNorway.
* FerryacrosstheBoknafjord.
* FerryacrosstheSognefjord.
* TrainjourneyonthefamousFlamRailway.
SightseeingHighlights
* CitytourinCopenhagen,OsloandStockholm
* OrientationofBergen
* VisitOdensewhereHansChristianAndersonwasborn, Stavanger,theSognefjord,Geiranger,theStaveChuchatLom, theOlympictownofLillehammer, Hamar,VigelandSculptureParkinOsloandStockholm'sCityHall
* ViewTheLittleMermaidinCopenhagen,Haakon'sHallinBergen,theGeirangerfjordandOslo'sRoyalPalace
Itinerary
Day1 Arrive Copenhagen(2Nights)
WelcometoCopenhagen.Unwindaftercheck-in orspendtimeexploringScandinavia'sliveliestcity.Enjoyaneveningdrive-theperfectintroductiontoCopenhagen,followed byaWelcomeReceptiontoget toknowyourTravelDirector and travellingcompanions.
Day2 CopenhagenSightseeingand FreeTime
YourLocalSpecialisttakes youonafascinatingsightseeingandwalkingtourinthevicinityoftheAmalienborgPalace–anelegantquarterfeaturing18thcentury buildings.InCopenhagen'shistoriccentre,viewthe17thcentury Stock Exchange,theChristiansborgPalace andtheNeo-ClassicalCathedral.ViewtheLittleMermaid–thestatueinspiredby HansChristianAndersen'ssadfairytale–sittingonarockintheharbour.Laterperhapsenjoyacanalcruisewithstunning cityviews.
ScandinavianBreakfast
Day3 Copenhagen–Odense–Randers
CrossthebridgetotheIslandofFunenandthetownofOdense,HansChristianAndersen'sbirthplace.Continueacross theJutlandPeninsulaenroutetoRanders foranovernightstayScandinavianBreakfast
Day4 Randers–Stavanger
SailfromHirtshalsacross theSkagerraktotheport ofKristiansandinNorway.EnjoyascenicdrivebyfjordsandlakestoStavanger,Norway's thirdcityandoneoftheoldest.
ScandinavianBreakfast, Dinner
Day5 Stavanger –Bergen (2Nights)
Yourjourneyisspectacularasyouisland-hopfromStavanger,sailingacrossfjordsandpassingislandsalong this impressivecoastline.ArrivelaterinBergenandexperiencethehistoryofthispicturesquecityonyourorientationtour. Seethe13thcentury Haakon'sHallandthebustlingfishmarket.ThiseveningenjoyadeliciousBeMyGuestdinner of Norwegianspecialities.
ScandinavianBreakfast,BeMyGuestDining
Day6 BergenFreeTime
ExploreNorway's most naturallybeautifulcityduringyourfreedayandconsideramorningOptionalExperiencetothe tinyvillageofTelavagandlearnaboutitspowerful SecondWorldWarhistory.ScandinavianBreakfast
Day7 Bergen –FlamRailway–Sognefjord(Leikanger)
FromtheskiresortofVosstakeatrainjourneythat ascendstonearly3,000feet abovesealevel.Admirethescenery andrideonthefamousFlåmrailwayforaCulturalInsightintoone ofthemost exciting trainjourneys intheworld.Appreciatebreathtakingviewsofmountainsandwaterfalls,then crossthemagnificentwatersofSognefjordtoyourhotel in Leikanger.ScandinavianBreakfast, Dinner
Day8 Sognefjord(Leikanger)–Geiranger(2Nights)
FollowthespectacularSognefjordthroughincredibleglacier country. EnjoywonderfulviewsofGeirangerfjordasyou descendtoGeirangervillage.
ScandinavianBreakfast, Dinner
Day9 GeirangerFreeTime
Spendthedaysurroundedbyamazingscenery, relaxing andbreathingclearmountainair.PerhapstakeanOptional ExperiencealongtheTrolls'Roadandsee Norwaysmost famous mountainroad, past tumblingcascadesandfertile valleys.
ScandinavianBreakfast, Dinner
Day10 Geiranger–Lom–Lillehammer
AscenicdrivefromGeirangerbrings youtoOttadalentovisitthetraditionalStaveChurchatLom.Continuethroughthe GudbrandsdalenValley,theinspirationforIbsen's‘PeerGynt'.ArriveinLillehammer, hosttothe1994WinterOlympics. Before dinner atthehotel, considerawalkalongStorgataorvisittheopen-airmuseumatMaihaugan.
Scandinavian Breakfast,Dinner
Day11 Lillehammer–Hamar–Oslo
Viewtheunusual OlympicicerinkbesidethelakeatHamar.InOslo,yourLocalSpecialisttakes youonasightseeingtour whichincludesviewsofthemedievalfortress ofAkershus, theOperaandtheRoyalPalace, finishingwithavisittotheVigelandSculpturePark.Spendtherestofthedayrelaxing, shoppingforuniquesouvenirsorperhapsvisittheFramPolar ShipMuseumandVikingShipMuseum.
ScandinavianBreakfast
Day12 Oslo–Stockholm(2Nights)
CrosstheborderintoSwedenandcontinueviaKarlstadonLakeVänern.PassÖrebrototheisland-ringedcapitalofStockholmforyourtwo-nightstay.
ScandinavianBreakfast
Day13 StockholmSightseeingandFreeTime
AdmirethischarmingcityduringyoursightseeingtourwithaLocalSpecialist. ViewthemedievalStorkyrkanRiddarholmChurchandtheRoyalPalace. ExplorethewatersideCityHallwhere NobelPrizebanquetsareheld.Spendtimelater shoppinginfashionablestoresorconsideranOptionalExperience.Tonight celebratewithyourfellowtraveler’sata FarewellDinner.
ScandinavianBreakfast,FarewellDinner
Day14 DepartStockholm
SaygoodbyetoScandinaviaasyourmemorableholidaydrawstoaclose.
ScandinavianBreakfast
Price For Land Only $4625.00 per person 2 people sharing
Air from Kelowna return $1800.00 per person Approx. Will check at time of booking.
Transfers from Castlegar to Kelowna return $ (Depends on how many passengers travelling)
Optional Experiences if you do them all Approx. 600 Euros per person and are booked with tour guide in destination. A list will be provided.