Day 01: SATURDAY, ARRIVE COPENHAGEN
Arrival in Copenhagen, transfer arrangements on own to your hotel.
Please consult information bulletin at your hotel.
Accommodation at Copenhagen Admiral Hotel
Day 02: SUNDAY, COPENHAGEN
Scandinavian buffet breakfast at hotel. Morning orientation meeting with your tour escort. In the afternoon start a 3-hour city sightseeing tour covering the highlights of "Wonderful Copenhagen", passing the Royal Palace, Nyhavn, Old Stock Exchange, The Little Mermaid, Christiansborg Palace - housing of the Danish Parliament, plus much more.
Accommodation at Copenhagen Admiral Hotel
Day 03: MONDAY, COPENHAGEN - OSLO
After a tasty Danish buffet breakfast, morning free in Copenhagen. Afternoon transfer by coach to DFDS Seaways terminal for your overnight cruise to Oslo, departing at 17.00 hrs.
Enjoy a delicious Scandinavian buffet dinner as you cruise gently up
the Kattegat on your way to Oslo. There is dancing and entertainment
on board, or you may prefer to sit out on deck and watch the sunset.
Accommodation is in 2-berth outside cabins with shower/WC. We recommend bringing an overnight bag for this cruise, to avoid having to carry your suitcases to and from the cabin.
Day 04: TUESDAY, OSLO - LOFTHUS IN HARDANGERFJORD
Breakfast onboard as you sail up the Oslo Fjord. After arrival at 9:15am disembark and board your private coach. Driving past Honefoss, Nesbyen and along the picturesque Halling Valley to the tourist resort town of Geilo. Continue across the scenic Hardanger Mountain Plateau to to the idyllic Hardanger Fjord, where we arrive at Lofthus, one of the most beautiful points of the fjord.
Dinner and accommodation at Resort Hotel Ullensvang, on the fjord.
Day 05: WEDNESDAY, LOFTHUS - BERGEN
After breakfast departure for Kinsarvik, to embark on a ferry crossing the Hardanger Fjord. Followed by drive along Hardangerfjord to Bergen, the old Hanseatic capital of Western Norway and gateway to the Fjords.
Accommodation at Radisson SAS Hotel Norge, in the
centre of the city, within walking distance of the Bryggen Harbor. In the afternoon a local guide will take you on a 3-hour Bergen city tour.
Day 06: THURSDAY, BERGEN - FLÅM RAILROAD - BALESTRAND
After a delicious buffet breakfast departure from Bergen to the town of Voss. Here you board a train which will take you across the mountain plateau to Myrdal where you will change to the World famous Flåm Railroad, the highlight of the day. Experience one of the most spectacular rail journeys as you descend to the quaint fjord village of Flåm. Here you will have some free time before embarking the afternoon ferry, which will carry you on a breathtaking crossing along the lovely Sognefjord, the longest and deepest fjord in Norway. Disembarkation in Balestrand and arrival at your hotel, located on the edge of the stunning fjord.
Dinner and accommodation at Kviknes Hotel.
Day 07: FRIDAY, BALESTRAND - BRIKSDAL GLACIER - LOEN
After breakfast departure from your hotel by a short ferry ride, drive along the fjord to Sogndal. Continue by coach along the scenic route, passing under the Jostedal Glacier, the largest in Europe, to the village of Skei. After a short break you will continue to Loen and on to the Briksdal Glacier. From here you will travel by small motorized Troll cars to the edge of the glacier and experience the breathtaking blue ice. You will then descend to the beautiful Nord Fjord and Loen for a two night stay.
Dinner and accommodation at the Alexandra Hotel.
Day 08: SATURDAY, LOEN - GEIRANGER - LOEN
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning departure by coach, via Hellasylt where we will
take the ferry, crossing the dramatic and ever so impressive, UNESCO’s World
Heritage listed, Geiranger Fjord, situated among lush mountains and wild
waterfalls. We disembark in the village of Geiranger where we will have time to
admire and be inspired by this beautiful unspoiled landscape. Lunch is included
at the stunning 4th generation run Hotel Union, where you enjoy a 3 course lunch
with incredible views of the fjord. After lunch we board the coach and travel up to
the Dalsnibba viewpoint of Geiranger. This is probably the most fantastic view in the world, at 1,500 metres above sea level. After this we return to Loen and our hotel. Dinner at your hotel.
Dinner and accommodation at the Alexandra Hotel.
Day 09: SUNDAY, LOEN - OSLO
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning departure by coach towards the capital of Oslo, crossing the exciting Grotli Mountains to Lom, reknowned for its well preserved 12th century stave church. The tour continues descending the magnificent Gudbrands Valley via Otta with late afternoon arrival into Oslo.
Accommodation at Clarion Royal Christiania Hotel.
Day 10: MONDAY, OSLO
Breakfast at your hotel. After breakfast meet your local English speaking guide fo a 3-hour Oslo sightseeing tour. You will enjoy a magnificent view of the Oslo Fjord from Holmenkollen and continue to visit highlighs such as the Viking Ship Museum, The Vigeland's Park. You will also pass the Royal Palace and the Karl Johan street on the way back. Afternoon free on own..
Accommodation at Clarion Royal Christiania Hotel.
Day 11: TUESDAY, OSLO - STOCKHOLM
After breakfast, continue by coach towards the Swedish border, crossing into the attractive province of Värmland via the city of Karlstad on Lake Vänern, the largest in Sweden. The tour continues through a landscape of forests and sparkling lakes to Mariefred, where you will make a stop to admire the outside of Gripsholm Castle. You will reach the Swedish capital in the late afternoon.
Accommodation at Grand Hotel Stockholm, a Deluxe hotel ideally located in the city center.
Day 12: WEDNESDAY, STOCKHOLM
Breakfast at hotel followed by a 3 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. Afternoon free in Stockholm, with possibility to visit the famous Wasa Museum or take one of the popular canal tours on own.
Accommodation at Grand Hotel Stockholm.
Day 13: THURSDAY, STOCKHOLM - DEPARTURE
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Transfer on own to Airport for your flight home.
Price includes:
12 nights Copenhagen - Stockholm.
11 nights accommodation including daily buffet breakfasts, 6 dinners and 3 lunches as per itinerary, in centrally located first/deluxe class hotels, all
rooms with private facilities.
Guided tours of Copenhagen, Bergen, Oslo, Stockholm,
all entrances included as outlined.
All internal ferry crossings in Norway.
Train Voss-Myrdal and ride on Flåm Railroad Myrdal-Flåm.
1-night cruises Copenhagen - Oslo, incl. accommodation in 2-berth
outside cabins with shower/WC, dinner and buffet breakfast on board.
Luggage assistance at all hotels.
Multi-lingual tour escort Days 02-12 (English, Spanish & Italian as needed).
Transportation by modern deluxe coach with reclining seats etc.
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here to view the 2008 Scanam Terms & Conditions
2008 Prices
per person sharing twin-bedded room:
Tours start in Copenhagen on Saturdays.
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Stockholm : |
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2008
Tour numbers |
Tour Start: |
Tour End: |
Land
Only Price |
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| BDMTC-01 |
Saturday,
June
07 |
Thursday,
June
19 |
USD
4350 |
| BDMTC-02 |
Saturday,
July
05 |
Thursday,
July
17 |
USD
4350 |
| BDMTC-03 |
Saturday,
July
19 |
Thursday,
July
31 |
USD
4350 |
| BDMTC-04 |
Saturday,
August
02 |
Thursday,
August
14 |
USD
4350 |
| BDMTC-05 |
Saturday,
August
09 |
Thursday,
August
21 |
USD
4350 |
| BDMTC-06 |
Saturday,
August
16 |
Thursday,
August
28 |
USD
4350 |
| BDMTC-07 |
Saturday,
August
23 |
Thursday,
Sept.
04 |
USD
4350 |
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USD
1285 |
Third person in extra bed discount:
Deduct from posted p.p. double room rates. Discount only applies to third person.
Guests 7 years or older are welcome.
Children 7-18 years old must travel with an adult. |
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440 |
| Call for SAS Air inclusive rates if needed. Air add-ons are available from most U.S. Cities. |
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