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GLOBUS 2009: THE BEST OF SWEDEN, DENMARK & NORWAY (ZRE)
16 days incl. air, or 15 days from Stockholm to Reykjavik
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 This is a well-balanced vacation in Scandinavia. Start your trip in Stockholm, Sweden's capital, and travel via the Lake District to Helsingborg. From here, you cross by ferry to Copenhagen, Denmark, where you can take pictures of the Little Mermaid and enjoy leisure time. Next, sail to Norway. Visit Heddal Stave Church, the largest of Norway's remaining medieval wooden churches, and Vemork, scene of the daring sabotage action celebrated in The Heroes of Telemark. From Telemark enjoy a scenic drive via the famous Latefoss waterfall and Hardangerfjord to picturesque Bergen for your two-night stay. The next two days include a romantic boat cruise on the Sognefjord and a ride on the world-famous Flam train, followed by a relaxing train ride to Oslo, where your sightseeing tour features a visit to City Hall and a stroll through Frogner Park, with Gustav Vigeland's 193 extraordinary bronze and granite sculptures. A farewell dinner in Oslo is included-a grand finale for your Scandinavia vacation to Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. Fly to Iceland and spend 3 nights in Reykjavik.
HOTELS
Stockholm Scandic Sergel Plaza (SF), Jonkoping Clarion Collection Victoria (F), Copenhagen Imperial (F), Telemark Rauland Hogfjellshotell (F) at Rauland, Bergen Clarion Admiral (F), Flam Fretheim (F), Oslo Rica Victoria (F), Reykjavik Grand Hotel Reykjavik (F)
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| Call (781) 837-1111 for more information or to book today! Mention code 7482343 | | Globus | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Board your overnight transatlantic flight | (Tue.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight. | | Day 2 | Stockholm | (Wed.) Time to rest or to start exploring Sweden's capital. At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink hosted by your Tour Director. | | Day 3 | Stockholm | (Thu.) Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Royal Palace, Riddarholm Church, and the festive blue and gold chambers in the CITY HALL. Afternoon at leisure. An optional outing to the fascinating Wasa Ship Museum is available. (B) | | Day 4 | Stockholm-Jonkoping | (Fri.) Enjoy the Swedish countryside during a comfortable drive south via Lake Malar and the old garrison town of Orebro to historic Vadstena. Continue along Lake Vattern to Jonkoping for your overnight stay. (B,D) | | Day 5 | Jonkoping-Copenhagen, Denmark | (Sat.) Cross by FERRY from Helsingborg to Denmark and enjoy vistas of Hamlet's Kronborg Castle at Elsinore. Continue to Copenhagen, capital of Denmark. Afternoon 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, and snap pictures of Amalienborg Palace and the LITTLE MERMAID statue. Tonight, you may wish to join an exciting optional excursion to Tivoli Gardens. (B) | | Day 6 | At Leisure in Copenhagen Overnight Cruise to Oslo Harbor, Norway | (Sun.) Full day at leisure to further explore this pretty city, to relax, or to join exciting optional excursions. In the late afternoon, board your ship for the overnight NORTH SEA CRUISE to Norway. (B) | | Day 7 | Oslo Harbor-Telemark | (Mon.) After disembarkation, stop to admire the Heddal STAVE CHURCH, the largest of the country's remaining medieval wooden churches. Via Lake Tinnsjoen-where saboteurs sank a ferry loaded with heavy water, ruining Nazi hopes of winning the race for the atomic bomb-enter the Rjukan Valley. Then the highlight of today: a guided visit of VEMORK, scene of the daring sabotage action celebrated in The Heroes of Telemark. Learn about the dramatic events of 1943 and gain insight into the technology of hydroelectric power generation, one of the pillars of Norway's economy. Continue to rustic, unspoiled Telemark. (B,D) | | Day 8 | Telemark-Bergen | (Tue.) Today, see thundering Latefoss Waterfall and continue via Odda and the orchards along Sorfjorden, whose tranquil splendor inspired Grieg's Morning Mood. Cross Hardangerfjord by FERRY, and arrive in picturesque Bergen. (B) | | Day 9 | Bergen | (Wed.) During your orientation tour, learn about Bergen's 11th-century origins and its association with the Hanseatic League. Time later to stroll through the narrow lanes of ancient Bryggen and to ride the funicular up to Mount Floyen. (B) | | Day 10 | Bergen-Flam | (Thu.) This morning, a scenic drive to Gudvangen. Next, the highlight of today: a leisurely CRUISE on one of Norway's most famous and splendid fjords, the Sognefjord. Arrive in the late afternoon in Flam for your overnight stay. (B,D) | | Day 11 | Flam-Myrdal-Oslo | (Fri.) Today, experience breathtaking Norway. Start the day with a ride on the famous FLAM TRAIN to Myrdal and see the magnificent Kjosfossen Waterfall. Then, change to the Bergen-Oslo TRAIN which takes you across the Hardanger National Park and through the beautiful Hallingdalen Valley to Norway's capital, Oslo. (B) | | Day 12 | Oslo | (Sat.) 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. Afternoon and evening 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, a farewell dinner has been prepared at your hotel to celebrate the success of your vacation. (B,D) | | Day 13 | 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 14 | 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 Golden Waterfalls. Then, drive through the enchanting National Park at Thingvellir. (B) | | Day 15 | At Leisure in Reykjavik | (Tue.) Your Globus Host will have suggestions how to spend the day. (B) | | Day 16 | Reykjavik-Blue Lagoon-Keflavik-Homebound Flight | (Wed.) Visit the presidential site of Bessastadir, the lava town of Hafnarfjordur, famous Blue Lagoon, and The Rift. Homebound flight in afternoon. (B) |
| US$ Price Details
ZRE: land-only price does not include flight Oslo-Reykjavik.Single room supplement: $946Triple room reduction per person: $255Extra nights per person in Stockholm:In single room $230, in twin room $155, in triple room $128Extra nights per person in Oslo:In single room $195, in twin room $130, in triple room $115Extra nights per person in Reykjavik:In single room $395, in twin room $265, in triple room $208When taking the extension to Iceland, air will be provided by ICELANDAIR from/to USA.
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Additional Information:
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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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