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FOCUS ON SCANDINAVIA - 2010
13 days incl. air, or 12 days from
Copenhagen to Stockholm (CO-6910)
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Vacation Overview
Experience the cities, culture, and beautiful unspoiled
landscapes of Scandinavia on this remarkable vacation. Begin your trip
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. An included sightseeing tour of Oslo, 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, Norway’s second-largest city and home of composer
Grieg. After two overnights in this fascinating city, continue the
journey with a cruise on the amazing Sognefjord, one of Norway’s most
mighty fjords where the mountains meet the sea. Next up: Fagernes, then
Olympic Lillehammer and through fairytale landscapes to Karlstad in
Sweden. Stop at Gripsholm Castle, one of Sweden’s finest castles, before
reaching Stockholm, the fascinating Swedish capital set on 14 islands
with its intersecting canals, palaces, castles, and parks. A guided
sightseeing tour shows you the highlights—the perfect ending to this
comprehensive Scandinavian vacation!
Itinerary
Day 1 Fri.
BOARD YOUR OVERNIGHT TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT
Day 2 Sat.
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 Sun.
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 castles is
also available. (B)
Day 4 Mon.
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 Tue.
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 Wed.
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 Thu.
TELEMARK AREA-BERGEN
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 Fri.
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. (B)
Day 9 Sat.
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 Sun.
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 Mon.
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 Tue.
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 13 Wed.
YOUR HOMEBOUND FLIGHT ARRIVES THE SAME DAY
(B)
AIRPORT
TRANSFERS
Airport transfers may be included when you make your
international flights arrangements.
Dates
and Prices
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Departure
Details
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Departure
Date
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Tour
Start Date
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Return
Date
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Land/Cruise
Price Only
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Status
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4/16/2010
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4/17/2010
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4/28/2010
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$1,949.00
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Available
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Popular
Departure
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4/23/2010
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4/24/2010
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5/5/2010
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$1,949.00
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Available
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4/30/2010
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5/1/2010
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5/12/2010
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$1,995.00
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Available
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5/7/2010
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5/8/2010
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5/19/2010
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$1,245.00
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Available
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5/14/2010
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5/15/2010
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5/26/2010
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$1,245.00
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Available
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Popular
Departure
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5/21/2010
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5/22/2010
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6/2/2010
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$1,245.00
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Available
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5/28/2010
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5/29/2010
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6/9/2010
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$1,245.00
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Available
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6/4/2010
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6/5/2010
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6/16/2010
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$1,245.00
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Available
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6/11/2010
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6/12/2010
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6/23/2010
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$1,245.00
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Available
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Popular
Departure
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6/18/2010
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6/19/2010
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6/30/2010
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$1,245.00
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Available
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6/25/2010
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6/26/2010
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7/7/2010
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$1,245.00
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Available
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7/2/2010
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7/3/2010
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7/14/2010
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$1,245.00
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Available
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Popular
Departure
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7/9/2010
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7/10/2010
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7/21/2010
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$1,245.00
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Available
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7/16/2010
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7/17/2010
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7/28/2010
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$1,245.00
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Available
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7/23/2010
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7/24/2010
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8/4/2010
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$1,245.00
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Available
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7/30/2010
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7/31/2010
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8/11/2010
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$1,245.00
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Available
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8/6/2010
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8/7/2010
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8/18/2010
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$1,245.00
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Available
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Popular
Departure
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8/13/2010
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8/14/2010
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8/25/2010
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$1,245.00
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Available
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8/20/2010
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8/21/2010
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9/1/2010
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$1,245.00
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Not Available
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8/27/2010
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8/28/2010
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9/8/2010
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$1,995.00
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Available
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9/3/2010
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9/4/2010
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9/15/2010
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$1,995.00
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Available
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9/10/2010
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9/11/2010
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9/22/2010
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$1,995.00
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Available
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Popular
Departure
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9/17/2010
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9/18/2010
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9/29/2010
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$1,965.00
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Available
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9/24/2010
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9/25/2010
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10/6/2010
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$1,965.00
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Available
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10/1/2010
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10/2/2010
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10/13/2010
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$1,935.00
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Available
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10/8/2010
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10/9/2010
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10/20/2010
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$1,935.00
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Available
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Popular Departure - due to itinerary and time of year,
this departure historically sells out quickly. Early booking is
encouraged.
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