Captivating Scandinavia

CAPTIVATING SCANDINAVIA

June 28 – July 10, 2024  (Guaranteed Departure)

HIGHLIGHTS
City sightseeing in Bergen, Oslo, Stockholm and Copenhagen • Norway in a Nutshell experience • Dala Horse Center • Uppsala Cathedral • Vasa Ship Museum • Sweden’s Kingdom of Crystal • Frederiksborg Castle

ITINERARY INCLUDES

• Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul, including taxes, fees & fuel surcharge
• 11 nights accommodations, double occupancy, with private facilities
• Daily breakfast [B], 1 lunch [L] and 6 dinners [D]
• 1st-class touring coach, train & ferries per itinerary
• City sightseeing in Bergen, Oslo, Stockholm, and Copenhagen
• Entrance fees to all sites including: Dala Horse Center, Carl Larsson Farm, Uppsala Cathedral, Stockholm City Hall, Vasa Ship Museum and Frederiksborg Castle
• Luggage handling at hotels for 1 suitcase (subject to availability)
• Tour Director for Days 2 – 13

 

ITINERARY – 13 DAYS

DAY 1     FRIDAY, JUNE 28
Mpls/St. Paul―Bergen: Depart on your transatlantic flight. To request alternate dates or for estimated airfare supplements from other US cities, please note on application.

DAY 2     SATURDAY, JUNE 29                                                 [D]
Bergen: Arrive at Bergen Flesland Airport. Transfer to hotel. Balance of day free to adjust to time change. Welcome dinner and overnight at the Clarion Hotel Bergen.

DAY 3     SUNDAY, JUNE 30                                                      [B]
Bergen: Morning walking tour includes a stroll through the historic Hanseatic Wharf. Afternoon free. Dinner on own. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 4     MONDAY, JULY 1                                                        [B,D]
Bergen―Flåm―Voss: Drive to Voss. Board the famous Oslo/Bergen Railway and proceed to Myrdal. Change to the renowned Flåm Railway and descend 2800 feet within 13 miles to Flåm. Cruise the Aurlandfjord and Nærøyfjord to Gudvangen. Return by motorcoach to Voss for dinner and overnight at Flesicher’s Hotel.

DAY 5     TUESDAY, JULY 2                                                       [B]
Voss―Oslo: Cross the Hardangerfjord on one of the longest suspension bridges in the world. View the vast quantities of water plunging into the canyon below from Vøringfossen. Proceed across the wild and barren Hardanger Plateau. Visit the one of Norway’s oldest stave churches at Torpo. Continue through the valley of Hallingdal to Oslo. Overnight at the classic Grand Hotel.

DAY 6     WEDNESDAY, JULY 3                                               [B]
Oslo: Morning sightseeing includes a tour of Vigeland Park. Balance of day free. Dinner on own. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 7     THURSDAY, JULY 4                                                   [B,D]
Oslo―Tällberg: En route to the colorful province of Dalarna, drive through Värmland with its lakes and forests. Travel through Malung known for its leather industry. At Nusnäs, tour the center for the production of the traditional Dala wooden horses, the symbol of Sweden. Continue to Tällberg. Dinner and overnight at Dalecarlia Hotel & Spa.

DAY 8     FRIDAY, JULY 5                                                          [B,L]
Tällberg―Stockholm: Depart for Sundborn, the home of Carl Larsson, one of Sweden’s most beloved artists. Lunch. Continue to Dalarna, which epitomizes all things Swedish. Visit the old university town of Uppsala for a tour of the inspiring Uppsala Cathedral. Proceed to Stockholm. Dinner on own. Overnight at Clarion Hotel Sign.

DAY 9     SATURDAY, JULY 6                                                  [B,D]
Stockholm: Morning sightseeing tour of the Swedish capital includes City Hall and the Vasa Ship Museum. Afternoon free to explore Stockholm including Old Town (Gamla Stan) with its narrow streets and old merchants’ houses. Dinner. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 10     SUNDAY, JULY 7                                                     [B,D]
Stockholm―Kosta―Växjö: Drive through the Swedish countryside to the province of Småland in the Kingdom of Crystal. Shopping opportunity at Kosta Boda, one of the world’s leading brands of glassware and art glass. Enjoy a “hyttsill” dinner with traditional food and music. Overnight at Elite Stadshotellet Hotel in Växjö.

DAY 11     MONDAY, JULY 8                                                    [B]
Växjö―Copenhagen: Drive to Hillerød. Tour Frederiksborg Castle built over three islands housing priceless treasures such as furniture and tapestries. Ferry from Helsingborg to Helsingør, Denmark. Continue to Copenhagen. Overnight at the Copenhagen Strand Hotel, located along the Copenhagen Harbor.

DAY 12     TUESDAY, JULY 9                                                  [B,D]
Copenhagen: Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Copenhagen featuring the famous statue, the Little Mermaid. Time to browse the world’s longest shopping street, Strøget or visit the famous Tivoli Gardens. Farewell dinner and overnight at hotel.

DAY 13     WEDNESDAY, JULY 10                                        [B]
Copenhagen―Depart: Tour ends following breakfast. Transfer to airport for return flight. Longer stays may be requested upon registration or a minimum charge of $250.

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