Focus On Scandivania

2012 Season
Departs From: Copenhagen

From 1,359EUR

Length:  12 days from Copenhagen to Stockholm, or 13 days incl. travel

Overview

Experience the cities, culture, and 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 National Theater, Parliament, Gustav Vigeland’s sculpture park, and more. On to the scenic Telemark region. A spectacular journey delivers you to the Vemork Museum, a tribute to recent history’s heroes. The views become more and more stunning as you cross the Hardangerfjord by ferry to arrive in Bergen, home of composer Grieg. After two overnights in this fascinating city, enjoy a cruise on the amazing Sognefjord, where the mountains meet the sea. Next up: Fagernes, Lillehammer of Olympics fame, and through fairytale landscapes to Karlstad. Stop at Gripsholm Castle before reaching Stockholm, the Swedish capital set on 14 islands with canals, palaces, and parks. Guided sightseeing shows off the highlights, the perfect ending to this exciting trip.

Duration:  12 Days

Schedule:

Start Date	End Date
26 May, 2012	06 June, 2012
02 June, 2012	13 June, 2012
16 June, 2012	27 June, 2012
23 June, 2012	04 July, 2012
30 June, 2012	11 July, 2012
14 July, 2012	25 July, 2012
21 July, 2012	01 August, 2012
28 July, 2012	08 August, 2012
28 July, 2012	08 August, 2012
04 August, 2012	15 August, 2012
18 August, 2012	29 August, 2012
25 August, 2012	05 September, 2012
01 September, 2012	12 September, 2012
08 September, 2012	19 September, 2012
15 September, 2012	26 September, 2012
22 September, 2012	03 October, 2012
29 September, 2012	10 October, 2012
06 October, 2012	17 October, 2012

City Highlights

Headsets throughout the tour

Visits to Copenhagen, Frederikshavn, Odense, Gothenburg, Telemark, Vemork Museum, Fagernes, Lillehammer, Karlstad, Mariefred

Note:

Security cruise regulations require clients’ family and first name, D.O.B., gender, and nationality at time of booking.

Scenic Highlights

Jutland Peninsula, Hardanger Plateau, Søgne and Hardangerfjord, Värmland, Lake Mjøsa

Day 1   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 2   Copenhagen. Day at leisure in the capital of the oldest kingdom in the world. Besides many interesting landmarks and architechtural masterpieces, see some of the more famous sights on your included orientation drive. An optional tour of Zealand’s castles is also available. (B)

Day 3   Copenhagen–Odense–Frederikshavn. After breakfast, start the journey northwards, enjoying the drive across the Great Belt Bridge, which will connect you to the fairytale island of Funen. Via Odense, Hans Christian Andersen’s home town, and the Little Belt waterway, head for Frederikshavn on the rural Jutland Peninsula for an overnight. (B,D)

Day 4   Frederikshavn–Oslo, Norway. A pleasant 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 5   Oslo–Telemark Area. Gustav Vigelands sculptures are among the highlights of the included morning tour, also featuring the soaring City Hall, National Theater, Broadcasting House, Parliament, and Akershus Castle. In the afternoon, drive through the Telemark region to your overnight hotel. (B,D)

Day 6   Telemark Area–Vemork–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. Ferry across the Hardangerfjord from Utne to Kvanndal. Continue to Bergen, Norway’s picture-perfect Hanseatic seaport. En route, a picture stop at Steindalfossen Waterfall. (B)

Day 7   Bergen. Built on seven hills with the fjords on one side and 1,000-foot Mount Fløyen on the other, Bergen was the home of composer Grieg. The optional sightseeing excursion takes in the main sights, including the Hanseatic Museum, one of the landmarks of Bergens bayside area, and also a panoramic view of the city from one of the surrounding hills. (B)

Day 8   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 9   Fagernes–Lillehammer–Karlstad, Sweden. First to Lillehammer, host of the 1994 Winter Olympics. Then, a scenic drive along beautiful Lake Mjøsa and continue towards Sweden, through Värmland’s unspoiled wilderness of forest and lakes to Karlstad, located by Swedens largest lake, Lake Vänern. (B)

Day 10   Karlstad–Mariefred–Stockholm. Leave Karlstad this morning and head east towards Stockholm via Alfred Nobel’s Bofors to Mariefred, an idyllic little town, where we view the majestic Gripsholm Castle, built in an enchanting rural setting. On to the Swedish capital. Its beauty is due to its unique setting on 14 islands between Lake Mäleren and the Baltic Sea. (B)

Day 11   Stockholm. This is perhaps the most beautiful of the Scandinavian capitals, because the crystalline waters that 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 12   Stockholm. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Meals:  Buffet breakfasts (B); 5 dinners (D)

Hotel Information:  COPENHAGEN Quality Dan (F) at Kastrup, FREDERIKSHAVN Jutlandia (F), OSLO Comfort Boersparken (ST), TELEMARK AREA Quality (F) at Kongsberg, BERGEN Scandic Bergen City (F), FAGERNES Quality Hotel & Resort (F), KARLSTAD Scandic (F), STOCKHOLM Best Western (F) at Bromma

Guides

Local Guides for city sightseeing in Oslo, Stockholm. Services of a professional Tour Director while touring

Transportation

If transport to or from airport is required, please let us know. Touring by private first-class motorcoach. Cruise on Sognefjord; ferry crossings Frederikshavn-Gotheborg and Utne to Kvanndal


Terms and Conditions

Note: Flights are NOT included with the Tour and unless otherwise stated above transfers are also NOT included.

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