THE SCANDINAVIAN (ZS2010)

Hotels


Copenhagen
First Vesterbro (F),

Arhus
Radisson Blu Scandinavia (F),

Gothenburg
Scandic Europa (F),

Stockholm
First Amaranten (F),

Mora
Best Western Mora (F),

Lillehammer
Radisson Blu (SF),

Flam
Fretheim (F),

Bergen
First Marin (F),

Geilo
Dr. Holms (F),

Oslo
Clarion Royal Christiania (F)

Meals
Full Scandinavian breakfast (B); 7 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome drink in Copenhagen and a farewell dinner in Oslo.

Day 1:
(Sun.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

Day 2:
Arrive in Copenhagen, Denmark. (Mon.) Time to rest or to start exploring Denmark’s capital. At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink hosted by your Tour Director.

Day 3:
Copenhagen. (Tue.) Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Church of Our Savior and the Stock Exchange on the way to Christiansborg Palace, where you visit the elegant ROYAL RECEPTION ROOMS. Drive past the National Museum and the Royal Theater, stop for pictures of Amalienborg Palace and at the LITTLE MERMAID statue. Tonight, visit TIVOLI GARDENS, the city’s colorful amusement park. (B)

Day 4:
Copenhagen–Arhus. (Wed.) Morning drive over one of the world’s largest suspension bridges constructed off-shore to the fairytale island of Funen. Visit HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN’S HOME at Odense, then, cross the Little Belt waterway to Jutland. Arrive in Arhus and visit DEN GAMLE BY, a fascinating collection of completely furnished old Danish town houses. Time to shop in the pedestrian area near the hotel. (B,D)

Day 5:
Arhus–Gothenburg, Sweden. (Thu.) At Frederikshavn, board a FERRY for the three-hour crossing of the strategic Kattegat to Gothenburg, Sweden’s second-largest city. See its landmarks during an orientation drive and enjoy time on your own. (B,D)

Day 6:
Gothenburg–Stockholm. (Fri.) Drive through the area often referred to as the breadbasket of the country, miles of fertile farmland strewn with tidy farms, followed by industrial towns like Huskvarna and Norköping, a major Baltic seaport. Afternoon arrival in Stockholm. (B)

Day 7:
Stockholm. (Sat.) Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Royal Palace, Riddarholm Church, and the blue and gold chambers in the CITY HALL, where the annual Nobel Prize banquet is held. In the afternoon an optional excursion to the fascinating Wasa Ship Museum can be arranged. (B)

Day 8:
Stockholm–Uppsala–Mora. (Sun.) This morning, visit Uppsala, the country's oldest university town. Admire the glorious stained glass windows in its huge gothic CATHEDRAL. Via the prehistoric burial mounds of Old Uppsala travel to Dalarna, home of the symbol of Sweden—the Dala Horse. Overnight in Mora by Lake Siljan, once home of the painter Anders Zorn and now host to the longest ski-race in the world, Vasaloppet. (B,D)

Day 9:
Mora–Lillehammer, Norway. (Mon.) A scenic day! Penetrate deeper into rustic Dalarna, then enter Norway. Pass strategic Elverum, rebuilt after total destruction during World War II. On via Lake Mjøsa to Lillehammer. Enjoy a guided visit of the fascinating MAIHAUGEN OPEN-AIR MUSEUM (from mid-May onwards). (B,D)

Day 10:
Lillehammer–Flam. (Tue.) Majestic mountains, dark pine forests, sparkling lakes, and silvery trout streams all the way on your leisurely journey through Valdres and the Fillefjell area. Before arriving in Flam, stop for pictures at Borgund’s stave church, famous for its beautiful exterior. (B,D)

Day 11:
Flam–Bergen. (Wed.) Today a real treat: embark at Flam for a leisurely CRUISE on the spectacular Sognefjord. Land at Gudvangen and drive to Stalheim for a dazzling panoramic view over Nærøydal Canyon. On the way back down to sea level, take pictures of the Tvindefoss Waterfall. Early afternoon arrival in picturesque Bergen. On your orientation tour you will hear about its 11th-century origins and its association with the Hanseatic League. (B)

Day 12:
Bergen–Geilo. (Thu.) Bergen is the most characteristic of all Scandinavian towns. Visit the colorful fish market, stroll through the narrow lanes of ancient Bryggen, or ride the funicular up to Mount Fløyen. Drive along the beautiful Hardangerfjord, then, cross by FERRY before climbing up to Vøringfoss, Norway’s most celebrated and mightiest waterfall. Continue across the Hardangervidda mountain plateau to the ski resort of Geilo. (B,D)

Day 13:
Geilo–Torpo–Oslo. (Fri.) In Torpo, admire a STAVE CHURCH, symbol of Norwegian heritage. Continue along the scenic road between the Steinsfjord and the ice-blue Tyrifjord and arrive in Oslo. (B)

Day 14:
Oslo. (Sat.) Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the National Theater, Parliament, and the Royal Palace. Highlight visits: FROGNER PARK with Gustav Vigeland’s famous stark sculptures and the ornate CITY HALL. The afternoon is free, with a chance to join an optional excursion to the relics of a glorious seafaring past. Tonight, a farewell dinner to celebrate the success of your vacation. (B,D)

Day 15:
(Sun.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)

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City Highlights


Copenhagen:
Welcome drink; guided sightseeing, the Little Mermaid, visit the Royal Reception Rooms in Christiansborg Palace; Tivoli Gardens

Odense:
Visit Hans Christian Andersen’s home

Arhus:
Visit Den Gamle By

Frederikshavn-Gothenburg, Sweden:
Ferry crossing

Gothenburg:
Orientation drive

Stockholm:
Guided sightseeing, visit the City Hall

Uppsala:
Visit the cathedral

Lillehammer:
Guided visit of the Maihaugen Open-Air Museum (from mid-May onwards)

Borgund:
Take pictures of the stave church

Sognefjord:
Boat cruise

Stalheim:
Panoramic view

Bergen:
Orientation

Hardangerfjord:
Ferry crossing

Vøringfoss Waterfall


Torpo:
Visit a stave church

Oslo:
Guided sightseeing, visit Frogner Park and the City Hall; farewell dinnerNote:Security cruise regulations require clients’ family and first name,D.O.B., gender, and nationality at time of booking.

Price Details US
Single room supplement: $612Triple room reduction per person: $102Extra nights per person in Copenhagen:in single room $200, in twin room $120, in triple room $110Extra nights per person in Oslo:in single room $135, in twin room $90, in triple room $80

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