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Vacation Overview Experience the cities, culture, and beautiful unspoiled landscapes of Scandinavia on this remarkable vacation. Begin with two overnights in Denmark’s capital, Copenhagen. Stop in Odense, Hans Christian Andersen’s home, and continue through the Jutland peninsula to reach Frederikshavn. From here, cross the Kattegat channel by ferry to Gothenburg, Sweden, and continue by motorcoach into Norway for an overnight in Oslo. Included sightseeing of Norway’s capital features the City Hall, National Theatre, Royal Palace, and Gustav Vigeland’s sculpture park. Next, on to the scenic Telemark region. A spectacular journey takes you to the Vemork Norwegian Industrial Workers Museum, a tribute to recent history’s heroes. The views become more and more stunning as you cross the Hardangerfjord by ferry before arriving in Bergen, home of composer Grieg. After two overnights in this fascinating city, continue the journey with a cruise on the amazing Sognefjord, where the mountains meet the sea. Next up: Fagernes, then Olympic Lillehammer and through fairytale landscapes to Karlstad. Stop at Gripsholm Castle before reaching Stockholm, the fascinating Swedish capital set on 14 islands with its intersecting canals, palaces, castles, and parks. Guided sightseeing shows you the highlights, the perfect ending to this comprehensive Scandinavian exploration! |
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Meals 11 buffet breakfasts (B); 5 dinners (D) Transportation Scheduled transatlantic flights and airport transfers in Copenhagen and Stockholm if Cosmos issues the tickets. Touring by private first-class motorcoach. Cruise on Sognefjord; plus ferry crossings Hotels Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service chargesCOPENHAGEN Comfort Osterport (ST) or Quality Dan (ST) at Kastrup or Park Inn (ST) at Kastrup, FREDERIKSHAVN SAS Jutlandia (F), OSLO Comfort Boersparken (ST) or Rica Oslo (F), TELEMARK AREA Bo Hotell (ST) at Bo or Quality (ST) at Kongsberg, BERGEN Scandic Bergen City (F), FAGERNES Quality Hotel and Resort (F), KARLSTAD Clarion SAS Plaza (F) or Scandic (F), STOCKHOLM Scandic (ST) or Quality Nacka (ST) Guides Local Guides for city sightseeing in Oslo, Stockholm. Services of a professional Tour Director while touring
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BOARD YOUR OVERNIGHT TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT. Day 2: ARRIVAL IN COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore the Danish capital. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers. (D) Day 3: COPENHAGEN. Day at leisure in Hans Christian Andersen’s friendly city. See some of the more famous sights on your included orientation drive. An optional tour of Zealand’s castle is also available. (B) Day 4: COPENHAGEN-FREDERIKSHAVN. After breakfast start the journey northwards, enjoying the drive across the new Storebaelforbindelsen bridge, which will connect you to the fairytale island of Funen. Via Odense, Hans Christian Andersen’s home, and the Little Belt waterway, head for Frederikshavn on the rural Jutland peninsula for an overnight. (B,D) Day 5: FREDERIKSHAVN AREA-OSLO, NORWAY. A pleasant two-hour ferry ride from Frederikshavn across the strategic Kattegat to Gothenburg, Sweden’s thriving second-largest city and one of Europe’s major seaports. From here follow the inland route and cross into Norway. Evening arrival in Oslo. (B) Day 6: OSLO-TELEMARK AREA. Vistas of Akershus Castle, the 4th-century fortress guarding the harbor, are a highlight on the included morning tour which features the soaring City Hall, National Theater, Parliament, Royal Palace, Broadcasting House, and Gustav Vigeland’s stark sculptures of people and animals in Frogner Park. In the afternoon, drive through the Telemark region to your overnight hotel. (B,D) Day 7: TELEMARK AREA-BERGEN. Take the scenic route this morning for a visit to Vemork, where the heavy water plant was blown up by a commando unit of British and Norwegians known as the Heroes of Telemark. Visit the Vemork Museum, then proceed through the Telemark region with its lakes, winding valleys, and rugged gorges backed by towering mountains. En route a picture stop at the 500-foot Latefoss Waterfall, then by ferry across the Hardangerfjord from Utne to Kvanndal. Continue to Bergen, Norway’s picture-perfect Hanseatic seaport. (B) Day 8: BERGEN. Built on seven hills with the fjords on one side and the 1,000-foot Mount Floyen on the other, Bergen was the home of composer Grieg. The optional sightseeing excursion takes in the main sights, including St. Mary’s Church, one of the oldest in Norway, and also a panoramic view of the city from one of the surrounding hills. Tonight an optional folklore evening. (B) Day 9: BERGEN-SOGNEFJORD CRUISE-FAGERNES. More spectacular scenery as you drive towards the Sognefjord where you embark for a breathtaking cruise on one of Norway’s most mighty fjords. Today may well be the highlight of your journey. Overnight in Fagernes. (B,D) Day 10: FAGERNES-KARLSTAD, SWEDEN. First to Lillehammer of Olympic fame. See the highlights of this famous winter sports resort on the included visit. Then great scenery: green valleys, shimmering lakes, and towering mountains. Drive towards Gjovik and, after a stop, motor along beautiful Lake Mjosa and continue through Värmland’s unspoiled wilderness of forest and lakes to Karlstad. (B) Day 11: KARLSTAD-STOCKHOLM. Leave Karlstad this morning and head east towards Stockholm via Alfred Nobel’s Bofors, the ancient garrison town of Örebro, and modern Eskilstuna, world famous for its stainless steel. Just before reaching Stockholm stop in Mariefred to view the Castle of Gripsholm. The Swedish capital’s beauty is due to its unique setting on 14 islands between Lake Mälar and the Baltic. Join the optional evening outing. (B) Day 12: STOCKHOLM. This is perhaps the most beautiful of the Scandinavian capitals, because the crystalline waters which flow through its intersecting canals give a luminous appearance to palaces, castles, and parks. Your included city sightseeing takes in all the highlights. (B,D) Day 13: YOUR HOMEBOUND FLIGHT ARRIVES THE SAME DAY. (B)
Scenic Highlights Jutland Peninsula, Hardanger Plateau, Sogne and Hardangerfjord, Värmland, Lake Mjosa City Highlights Visits to Copenhagen, Frederikshavn, Odense, Gothenburg, Telemark, Vemork Museum*, Fagernes, Lillehammer, Karlstad, Mariefred Notes Security cruise regulations require clients’ family and first name, D.O.B., gender, and nationality at time of booking. Price Details US Air inclusive prices are based on departure from New York. Prices for departures from other cities will vary and can be obtained from your travel agent or by visiting www.cosmos.com. Air-inclusive prices do not include a September 11th fee of up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.40 per segment, and U.S. and International arrival and departure fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Air inclusive prices are subject to change and not guaranteed until payment is made in full. Restrictions apply. Single room supplement: $ 440Guaranteed shares.No triple room reduction. CURRENT SPECIALS: Europe Vacations Special Offers Whatever treasure you seek, Cosmos will unveil Europe’s most cherished masterpieces. From the Tower of London to the flavors of Spain and Italy, the possibilities are never ending when you travel with Cosmos.
Now, Cosmos is making it even easier for you to explore the very best of Europe. Book a 2009 Cosmos Europe vacation before December 15, 2008, and save!
$250 off per person on air-inclusive price of 2009 Cosmos Europe Vacations.*
*Offer is combinable with past passenger discount. Book a 2009 Cosmos air-inclusive European vacation to receive the $250 per person discount. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between October 23, 2008 and December 15, 2008 for travel commencing between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009. Offers not valid with any other offers except Journeys Club and applies to new 2009 European bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. Special Offers from Cosmos Discount for young travelers Cosmos grants a 10-percent discount on the land-only price to travelers who are under 18 years old on the departure date, provided they are accompanied by an adult. On escorted vacations, we do not accept children under eight years old because we’ve found that they are too young to enjoy these vacations.
Pay less for your second and subsequent vacations Our vacations are designed and scheduled so you can combine them almost any way you want. We charge you list price for your first vacation in 2008, but for every additional Cosmos trip you take in the same year, you pay US $25 under list price. |
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