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Lisa Morris
Tel 920-207-3877
lisabmorris@verizon.net
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Scandinavia Russia & Estonia 2010 |
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 There is plenty of nature to go around in Scandinavia, where sparkling lakes, glaciers, and lushly forested fjords abound. The Tsar's Winter Palace and the Hermitage Museum of St. Petersburg, plus lovingly restored Tallinn, are a feast for the eyes. Highlights Brahehus Castle
Stockholm
Helsinki
St. Petersburg
Tallinn
Lillehammer
Lom
Geirangerfjord
Sognefjord
Bergen
Oslo
Gothenburg
Copenhagen Whats Included Sightseeing Highlights
Brahehus Castle: Castle See the 17th century cafestle, enjoy the lake views.Stockholm: Visit to the City Hall.Helsinki: See Finlandia Hall, Senate and Market Squares.St. Petersburg: See the Nevsky Prospekt, St. Isaac's Cathedral, the statue of St. Peter the Great, a visit to the St. Peter and Paul fortress, plus a highlight visit to the Hermitage Museum.Tallinn: See the old Hanseatic Quarter and Luhike Jalg Gate. Visit the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.Lillehammer: Visit the Olympic Resort.Lom: Visit a Stave Church.Geirangerfjord: Spectacular fjord cruise.Sognefjord: Admire the stunning scenery.Bergen: Orientation of this beautiful city.Oslo: Sightseeing including the Old Cathedral and Royal Palace. Visit the Vigeland Sculpture Park.Copenhagen: Sightseeing including the Little Mermaid and Christiansborg Palace.Dining Highlights
13 full Scandinavian breakfasts in Scandinavia.4 hot buffet breakfasts elsewhere.7 three-course dinners.Local highlight restaurant dinner with wine in St. Petersburg.Farewell Dinner with wine in Copenhagen. 26 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)First Class Travel Highlights
First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard.The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour DirectorsA qualified local city guide in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, St. Petersburg, Tallinn and Oslo.Overnight mini-cruise from Sweden to Finland and across the Baltic Sea from Estonia to Sweden; all cabins with two berths and private facilities.Mini-cruise along Geirangerfjord.Airport transfers are provided on Day 2 and Day 19 (conditions apply)A stylish wallet, tour documents and a Welcome on Tour book. |
| Call (920) 207-3877 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8693368 | | Trafalgar Tours | | Offer valid through 12/31/2009 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart USA | Depart USA :
Overnight flight to Copenhagen. | | Day 2 | Copenhagen | Arrive Copenhagen (2 nights) :
Welcome to Copenhagen, capital of Denmark. After check-in, there's time to unwind before enjoying a Welcome Drink with your Tour Director and fellow travelers.
Hotel: Copenhagen Marriott (2 nights) | | Day 3 | Copenhagen | Copenhagen sightseeing & at leisure :
This morning our sightseeing tour includes a walking tour through the area around the Amalienborg Palace - an elegant quarter of 18th century buildings, Then we will walk through the historic center seeing the 17th century Stock Exchange, the Christiansborg Palace, the cathedral and the 19th century Theater Royal. Then we'll see the Little Mermaid, the statue inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale. Afterwards there's time at leisure. (Scandinavian breakfast)
| | Day 4 | Stockholm | Copenhagen - Stockholm :
This morning we cross the Oresund to Sweden and drive to beautiful Lake Vattern where we view the 17th century Brahehus Castle. From here we're off to Stockholm with its cobbled streets and medieval buildings in the old town. (Scandinavian breakfast)
Hotel: Birger Jarl | | Day 5 | At Sea | Stockholm - At Sea :
The charms of this city unfold on our morning sightseeing tour, which includes the Royal Palace and City Hall. Our Tour Director will also show us a Hidden Treasure of this fascinating city before time at leisure. This evening we will board our Silja Line ship for the overnight trip to Finland. (Scandinavian breakfast)
| | Day 6 | Helsinki | At Sea - Helsinki :
We dock in Turku, then it's a short drive to Helsinki. Here our sightseeing tour shows us Finlandia Hall, the Senate and Market Squares, broad boulevards and the domed Russian church. Then free time to shop and sightsee further. (Scandinavian breakfast)
Hotel: Radisson Blu Seaside | | Day 7 | St. Petersburg | Helsinki - St. Petersburg (3 nights) :
An early morning departure as we travel into Russia, passing the timber center of Kotka. From here we continue our journey through the forests of Karelia to our hotel in St. Petersburg for our three-night stay. This evening, we will enjoy complimentary champagne with dinner. Then perhaps visit a theater for a Russian folklore show. (Scandinavian breakfast / Dinner) | | Day 8 & 9 | St. Petersburg | St. Petersburg sightseeing & at leisure :
Featured on our sightseeing tour this morning are the Tsar's Winter Palace, Nevsky Prospekt, St. Isaac's Cathedral, the statue of Peter the Great and a visit to the Peter and Paul Fortress. During our stay we enjoy an included visit to the Hermitage Museum to see one of the world's largest and most valuable art collections set in the splendor of the Winter Palace. On our final night in St. Petersburg, we will enjoy a Highlight Dinner in a typical restaurant. (Buffet breakfast / Buffet breakfast / Highlight Dinner) | | Day 10 | Tallinn | St. Petersburg - Tallinn :
Today our drive brings us to the Russian border where we cross into the Baltic state of Estonia. We continue via Rakvere to the Estonian capital, Tallinn, for dinner and overnight. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Reval Olympia | | Day 11 | At Sea | Tallinn sightseeing - At Sea :
Today's sightseeing tour explores the beautifully preserved streets and buildings of the old Hanseatic quarter and 15th century Luhike Jalg Gate. We visit the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and see the old town hall before time on your own perhaps to shop and sightsee further. Later, we drive to the port of Tallinn where we board our ship for the overnight mini-cruise from Estonia to Sweden. (Buffet breakfast) | | Day 12 | Hamar | At Sea - Stockholm - Hamar :
Relax on board as we sail across the Baltic Sea for a mid-morning arrival in Stockholm. We travel across bridges over Lake Malaren and through forests and farmland. Then into Varmland and along the banks of Lake Vanern past Karlstad and across the Norwegian border. We follow the Glomma River to Lake Mjosa and beautiful Hamar. (Scandinavian breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Rica Hamar | | Day 13 | Geiranger | Hamar - Lillehammer - Geiranger (2 nights) :
This morning we make our way to Lillehammer, host to the 1994 Winter Olympics. Then on through the Gudbrandsal Valley driving past the Jotunheimen Mountains, home of the Giants! Next we will visit a Stave church at Lom before beautiful scenic views near Dalsnibba Pass. Finally, we arrive in Geiranger. (Scandinavian breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Geiranger (2 nights) | | Day 14 | Geiranger | Geiranger at leisure :
After breakfast, enjoy a full day to relax in this breathtaking fjord. You may wish to consider an optional excursion to Trollstigen, or walk along marked trails through the landscape echoed in Ibsen's Peer Gynt. Tonight, dinner is served at the hotel. (Scandinavian breakfast / Dinner)
| | Day 15 | Sognefjord (Leikanger) | Geiranger - Sognefjord (Leikanger) :
This morning it's a short ferry cruise along Geirangerfjord to Hellesylt, reboarding our coach for the journey via the Josetedal Mountains and Lake Jolstra. Next we'll view the Boya Glacier before a drive along the shores of Sognefjord to our hotel in Leikanger for dinner and our overnight stay. (Scandinavian breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Sognefjord | | Day 16 | Bergen | Sognefjord (Leikanger) - Voss - Bergen :
Today across the Sognefjord with supurb views of the fertile valleys and the salmon river of Laerdal. Then from here we continue through the ski resort of Voss to the port of Bergen. After viewing the colorful harbour, we head to our hotel tonight. (Scandinavian breakfast)
Hotel: Radisson Blu Norge
| | Day 17 | Geilo | Bergen - Geilo :
Our morning orientation tour highlights Bergen's landmarks including the 13th Century Haakon's Hall and the bustling fish market. Then time is yours to explore this charming town. Next to Hardangerfjord and on across Eidefjord to the rugged landscape of the Hardangervidda and the resort of Geilo. (Scandinavian breakfast Dinner)
Hotel: Highland | | Day 18 | Oslo | Geilo - Oslo :
Today after breakfast, we enjoy a scenic drive to the Hallingdal Valley before our arrival in Oslo. Here a sightseeing tour shows us the medieval fortress of Akershus, the Royal Palace plus a visit to the Vigeland Sculpture Park. Our Tour Director will also show us another Hidden Treasure before time at leisure, maybe to see the Kon- Tiki raft? This evening we get together with our Tour Director and fellow traveling companions for a festive Farewell Dinner. (Scandinavian breakfast / Farwell Dinner)
Hotel: Scandic KNA | | Day 19 | Return USA | Oslo - USA :
This morning it is time to bid farewell to our Tour Director and touring friends as our vacation comes to an end. Airport transfers are available, conditions apply. (Scandinavian breakfast)
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