GLOBUS 2009: ARCTIC CIRCLE & HURTIGRUTEN CRUISE W/ICELAND EXT (ZNE)

2009: Globus Europe Vacations

20 days incl. air, or 19 days from Copenhagen to Reykjavik

This is the best vacation for those who've always wanted a chance to experience the midnight sun. Your trip begins in Copenhagen, Denmark. Visit Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen and travel to Stockholm, Sweden. Then take the overnight ferry to Helsinki in Finland and continue north towards Lapland. Visit the interesting Arctic Center before you cross the Arctic Circle. Stop at the Santa Claus workshop, then continue through the Finnish Lakeland to Kirkenes in Norway, where you board your ship for the world's most beautiful sea voyage: the Hurtigruten Cruise. You have first-class outside twin-bedded cabins with private facilities during this 4-night cruise. Sail along Norway's breathtaking coast and through its most beautiful fjords. Land in Saint Olaf's town Trondheim, visit Nidaros Cathedral, and continue to Lillehammer, host of the 1994 Winter Olympics, before arriving in Oslo. Your sightseeing tour in Oslo includes the magnificent stark sculptures in Frogner Park and the City Hall. Enjoy a farewell dinner in Oslo to celebrate the success of your Arctic Circle vacation. Fly to Iceland and spend 3 nights in Reykjavik.

HOTELS
Copenhagen Radisson SAS Scandinavia (SF), Stockholm Scandic Sergel Plaza (SF), Helsinki Scandic Marski (F), Kuopio Scandic Kuopio (SF), Rovaniemi Sokos Vaakuna (F), Ivalo Ivalo (F), Lillehammer Radisson SAS (SF), Oslo Clarion Royal Christiania (F), Reykjavik Grand Hotel Reykjavik (F)

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Tour Operator

Globus

Duration

20 Days

Escorted

Escorted - Yes

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Description
Day 1	Board your overnight transatlantic flight	(Fri.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2	Copenhagen	(Sat.) Time to rest or start exploring Denmark's capital. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at the hotel. (D)
Day 3	Copenhagen	(Sun.) 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 ROYAL RECEPTION ROOMS. Also admire Amalienborg Palace and the LITTLE MERMAID statue. Tonight, visit TIVOLI GARDENS, the city's colorful amusement park. (B)
Day 4	Copenhagen-Stockholm, Sweden	(Mon.) From Elsinore beneath Hamlet's Kronborg Castle take a FERRY to Helsingborg. Then, motor through the Swedish Lake District to Stockholm. (B)
Day 5	Stockholm-Helsinki, Finland Overnight Cruise	(Tue.) Sightseeing features the Royal Palace, Riddarholm Church, and the festive blue and gold chambers in the CITY HALL. In the late afternoon, board your luxurious ship for the overnight BALTIC SEA CRUISE to Finland. (B,D)
Day 6	Helsinki	(Wed.) A Local Guide shows you the City Hall and Parliament House, the Presidential Palace, the monumental railroad station, and the great LUTHERAN CATHEDRAL. Drive to the Olympic Stadium and the SIBELIUS MONUMENT, and stop at the HELSINKI OPEN-AIR MARKET. (B)
Day 7	Helsinki-Lahti-Kuopio	(Thu.) Today, pass Jarvenpaa, Sibelius' hometown, on your way to the international ski resort of Lahti and its three enormous ski jumps. Then, via the magnificent lake area to Kuopio. The main attractions here are the sweeping panorama from PUIJO TOWER and a pretty market square. (B,D)
Day 8	Kuopio-Oulu-Rovaniemi	(Fri.) North, via the university town of Oulu to modern Rovaniemi, the "Gateway to Lapland." Upon arrival, enjoy an orientation drive featuring Lappia Hall, the Library, the Town Hall and a guided visit to the interesting ARCTIC CENTER. (B,D)
Day 9	Rovaniemi-Ivalo	(Sat.) As you cross the Arctic Circle (66 31'N), you are in incomparable, unspoiled Lapland. For four days you will be in the "Land of the Midnight Sun." If you are up at midnight and the sky is clear, you can see the midnight sun shining over the horizon. Stop at the SANTA CLAUS WORKSHOP with a chance to meet Father Christmas himself. North to Sodankyla to see the charming Vanha Kirkko, Lapland's oldest wooden church, dating back to the 17th century, before arriving in Ivalo. (B,D)
Day 10	Ivalo-Kirkenes, Norway (Embarkation)	(Sun.) A scenic drive to Kirkeness, where you will board your ship for the world's most beautiful sea voyage: the HURTIGRUTEN CRUISE. (B,L,D)
Day 11	Cruising	(Mon. to Wed.) (B,L,D)
Day 12	Cruising	(Mon. to Wed.) (B,L,D)
Day 13	Cruising	(Mon. to Wed.) (B,L,D)
Day 14	Trondheim (Disembarkation)-Lillehammer	(Thu.) Arrive in Trondheim and enjoy a visit to NIDAROS CATHEDRAL, where Norway's kings were crowned. Continue to Lillehammer, proud host of the 1994 Winter Olympics, where a Local Guide will take you to the MAIHAUGEN OPEN-AIR MUSEUM (mid-May to mid-Oct.). (B,D)
Day 15	Lillehammer-Hamar-Oslo	(Fri.) On your way to Oslo, you will see the impressive Olympic ice rink in the shape of a Viking ship in Hamar. In Oslo, afternoon sightseeing with a Local Guide features the National Theater, Parliament, and the Royal Palace. Stroll through magnificent FROGNER PARK with Gustav Vigeland's sculptures and visit the modern CITY HALL. (B)
Day 16	At Leisure in Oslo	(Sat.) A whole day at leisure to relax or to shop for sweaters! You may wish to join an optional excursion to see relics of Norway's glorious seafaring past: elegant Viking ships, Thor Heyerdal's Kon-Tiki raft, and more. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner at your hotel. (B,D)
Day 17	Oslo-Reykjavik, Iceland	(Sun.) Transfer to Oslo Airport for your flight to Reykjavik. Enjoy an orientation of the city with your Local Host, and a welcome dinner at your hotel. (B,D)
Day 18	Reykjavik	(Mon.) Full-day excursion. Start with the geothermal town of Hveragerdi and continue to Volcanic Crater Kerid, the bishopric of Skalholt, Geysir, which gave its name to all hot springs, and to Gullfoss, the spectacular Golden Waterfalls. Then, drive through the enchanting National Park at Thingvellir. (B)
Day 19	At Leisure in Reykjavik	(Tue.) Your Globus Host will have suggestions how to spend the day. (B)
Day 20	Reykjavik-Blue Lagoon-Keflavik-Homebound Flight	(Wed.) Visit the presidential site of Bessastadir, the lava town of Hafnarfjordur, the famous Blue Lagoon, and The Rift-a dramatic exhibition of geology. Homebound flight in the afternoon. (B)

Disclaimer

US$ Price Details

Land-only price does not include flight Oslo-Reykjavik.

Single room supplement:
$1803 (0425, 0502, 0808-0822),
$2583 (0509-0523 & 0725, 0801), $2983 (0530, 0613, 0627),
$2778 (0606, 0620, 0711, 0718), $1379 (0829, 0905)

Triple room reduction per person:
$474

Extra nights per person in Copenhagen:
In single room $244, in twin room $158, in triple room $140

Extra nights per person in Oslo:
In single room $195, in twin room $130, in triple room $115

Extra nights per person in Reykjavik:
In single room $395, in twin room $265, in triple room $208

When taking the extension to Iceland, air will be provided by ICELANDAIR from/to USA.

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Additional Information:
-Departure/arrival taxes and fares from other cities will be advised at the time of booking.
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Guaranteed Air-Inclusive Price:
Air-inclusive prices do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Please see the Applicable Airfare Taxes and Fee link above for more information.

Air booked in conjunction with a land vacation is considered an air-inclusive vacation. Air can only be booked by Globus in conjunction with a land package and is only available for passengers traveling from the United States. For vacation departures in 2008, your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your air schedule had been confirmed and your entire vacation package has been paid in full. For vacation departures in 2009, an additional $250 non-refundable deposit (total $500 non-refundable) is required for air booked in conjunction with any land vacation and your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your flight information is confirmed and Globus has received your full land and air deposit.

Not Included in the Vacation Price:
Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature.

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