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Three Capitals & The Fjords of Norway 2012
ESCORTED
- 8 GUARANTEED DEPARTURES
Copenhagen - Oslo - Lofthus - Bergen - Balestrand -
Loen - Oslo - Stockholm
12 nights from $4690

Tours start in Copenhagen on Saturdays
Departures
June 02, 16, 30, July 14, 28, August 04, 11 & 18

Route Map of Tour Norway
Danish Castle
Fjords of Norway

2012 Dates & Rates

Day 01: SATURDAY, ARRIVE COPENHAGEN
Arrival in Copenhagen, transfer arrangements on own to your hotel.
See optional private transfer options below if you wish to add to your booking.
Please consult information bulletin at your hotel. Please be in the hotel’s reception area at 6:00 PM to meet your tour escort and enjoy a welcome drink while being informed about the upcoming tour.

Accommodation at 5* Copenhagen Marriott Hotel

Day 02: SUNDAY, COPENHAGEN
Scandinavian buffet breakfast at hotel. This morning start a 3-hour city sightseeing tour with a local English-speaking guide covering the highlights of "Wonderful Copenhagen", passing the Royal Palace, Nyhavn, Old Stock Exchange, The Little Mermaid, Christiansborg Palace - housing of the Danish Parliament, plus much more. The afternoon and evening is at leisure.
Accommodation at Copenhagen Marriott Hotel

Day 03: MONDAY, COPENHAGEN - OSLO
After a tasty Danish buffet breakfast, morning free in Copenhagen. Afternoon transfer by coach to DFDS Seaways terminal for your overnight cruise to Oslo, departing at 5:00 PM. Enjoy a delicious Scandinavian buffet dinner as you cruise gently up the Kattegat on your way to Oslo. There is dancing and entertainment on board, or you may prefer to sit out on deck and watch the sunset.
Accommodation is in 2-berth outside cabins with shower/WC
. We recommend bringing an overnight bag for this cruise, to avoid having to carry your suitcases to and from the cabin

Day 04: TUESDAY, OSLO - LOFTHUS IN HARDANGERFJORD
Breakfast onboard as you sail up the Oslo Fjord. After arrival at 9:30 AM disembark and board your private coach. Driving past Honefoss, Nesbyen and along the picturesque Halling Valley to the tourist resort town of Geilo. Continue across the scenic Hardanger Mountain Plateau to to the idyllic Hardanger Fjord, where we arrive at Lofthus, one of the most beautiful points of the fjord.
Dinner and accommodation at 4* Resort Hotel Ullensvang,
on the fjord, Fjord view room included

Day 05: WEDNESDAY, LOFTHUS - BERGEN
After breakfast departure for Kinsarvik, to embark on a ferry crossing the Hardanger Fjord. Followed by drive along Hardangerfjord to Bergen, the old Hanseatic capital of Western Norway and gateway to the Fjords.
Accommodation at 4* Radisson BLU Royal Hotel or Radisson BLU Hotel Norge
, in the centre of the city, within walking distance of the Bryggen Harbor. In the afternoon a local English-speaking guide will take you on a 2-hour Bergen city tour

Day 06: THURSDAY, BERGEN - FLÅM RAILROAD - BALESTRAND
After a delicious buffet breakfast departure from Bergen to the town of Voss. Here you board a train which will take you across the mountain plateau to Myrdal where you will change to the World famous Flåm Railroad, the highlight of the day. Experience one of the most spectacular rail journeys as you descend to the quaint fjord village of Flåm. Here you will have some free time before embarking the afternoon ferry, which will carry you on a breathtaking crossing along the lovely Sognefjord, the longest and deepest fjord in Norway. Disembarkation in Balestrand and arrival at your hotel, located on the edge of the stunning fjord.
Dinner and accommodation at 4* Kvikne’s Hotel,
Fjord view room included

Day 07: FRIDAY, BALESTRAND - BRIKSDAL GLACIER - GEIRANGER
After breakfast departure from your hotel for a short ferry ride, drive along the fjord to Sogndal. Continue by coach along the scenic route, passing under the Jostedal Glacier, the largest in Europe, to the village of Skei. After a short break you will continue to Loen and on to the Briksdal Glacier. From here you will travel by small motorized Troll cars to the edge of the glacier and experience the breathtaking blue ice. We board the coach again, driving via Loen and Stryn and onto Geiranger, to your hotel, the stunning 4th generation run Hotel Union. Here we will spend two nights in the wonderful surroundings of mountains and fjords, and get the most out of this extraordinary part of the world. Superior Fjord View rooms included. Dinner at your hotel.
Dinner and accommodation at the 4* Hotel Union in Geiranger
, Fjord view room included

Day 08: SATURDAY, GEIRANGER
Breakfast at the hotel. This morning we will take the ferry, crossing the dramatic and ever so impressive, UNESCO’s World Heritage listed, Geiranger Fjord, situated among lush mountains and wild waterfalls. Travel from Geiranger to Hellasylt and be inspired by this beautiful unspoiled landscape. After disembarkation in Hellasylt, you will travel up to the Dalsnibba viewpoint of Geiranger (Weather permitting). This is probably the most fantastic view in the world, at 1,500 meters above sea level. En route lunch is included on today’s scenic drive. Afternoon return to the hotel where a special tour of the Veteran car collection is included at the hotel. The Mjelva family that run the hotel also own the entire collection of cars. Dinner at your hotel.

Dinner and accommodation at the Hotel Union in Geiranger

Day 09: SUNDAY, LOEN - OSLO
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning departure by coach towards the capital of Oslo, crossing the exciting Grotli Mountains to Lom, renowned for its well preserved 12th century stave church. The tour continues descending the magnificent Gudbrands Valley via Otta with late afternoon arrival into Oslo.
Accommodation at 5* Hotel Continental

Day 10: MONDAY, OSLO
Breakfast at your hotel. After breakfast meet your local English-speaking guide for a 3-hour Oslo sightseeing tour. You will enjoy a magnificent view of the Oslo Fjord from the new Opera House before continuing to Bygoey to visit highlights such as the Viking Ship Museum, The Vigeland's Park. You will also pass the Royal Palace and the Karl Johan street on the way back. Afternoon free on own.
Accommodation at Hotel Continental

Day 11: TUESDAY, OSLO - STOCKHOLM
After breakfast,
continue by coach towards the Swedish border, crossing into the attractive province of Värmland via the city of Karlstad on Lake Vänern, the largest in Sweden. The tour continues through a landscape of forests and sparkling lakes to Mariefred, where you will make a stop to admire the outside of Gripsholm Castle. You will reach the Swedish capital in the late afternoon.
Accommodation at 5* Grand Hotel Stockholm#
, a Deluxe hotel ideally located in the city center.

(# For June 02 tour departure Stockholm accommodation at 5* Sheraton Stockholm Hotel)

Day 12: WEDNESDAY, STOCKHOLM
Breakfast at hotel followed by a 3 hour sightseeing tour of the city with a local English-speaking guide. Famous sights include the Royal Palace, Parliament Buildings, Cathedral, Royal Theatre, etc. You will also visit the enchanting Old Town (Gamla Stan) with its narrow cobbled streets and numerous antique shops. Highlight of the tour is a visit to City Hall with its famous Blue and Golden Halls, where the Nobel Prize banquet is held each year. Afternoon free in Stockholm, with possibility to visit the famous Wasa Museum or take one of the popular canal tours on own.
Accommodation at Grand Hotel Stockholm#
(# For June 02 tour departure Stockholm accommodation at 5* Sheraton Stockholm Hotel)

Day 13: THURSDAY, STOCKHOLM - DEPARTURE
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Transfer on own to Airport for your flight home

Price includes:
- 12 nights Copenhagen - Stockholm
- 11 nights accommodation including daily buffet breakfasts, 5 dinners and 1 lunch as per itinerary, in centrally located deluxe/first class hotels, all rooms with private facilities
- Guided tours of Copenhagen, Bergen, Oslo, Stockholm, all entrances included as outlined
(Spanish speaking guests will have own coach for all city tours)
- All listed sightseeing tours are conducted in a private coach and in English only
- All internal ferry crossings in Norway
- Train Voss-Myrdal and ride on Flåm Railroad Myrdal-Flåm
- 1-night cruises Copenhagen - Oslo, incl. accommodation in 2-berth outside cabins with shower/WC, dinner and buffet breakfast on board.
- Luggage assistance at all hotels
- Bi-lingual tour escort Days 02-12 (English & Spanish only)
- Transportation by modern deluxe coach with reclining seats

Price do not include:
- Arrival or departure transfers, see options below
- Beverage & extras
- Any services not listed in program


Optional services available for pre-booking:
Arrival or departure transfers with private car/driver, see options below
Copenhagen arrival USD 169 per person min. 2 persons
Stockholm departure USD 169 per person min. 2 persons

Click here to view the 2011-12 Scanam Terms & Conditions
2012 Prices per person sharing twin-bedded room:
Tours start in Copenhagen on Saturdays

12 nights Copenhagen - Stockholm :
2012
Tour numbers & availability per 12/19/2011
Tour Start: Tour End:
Land Only Price
A = AVAILABLE / C = CLOSED / R = ON REQUEST Saturdays Thursdays
BDMTC-01 / A June 02 June 14
USD 4690
BDMTC-02 / A June 16 June 28
USD 4690
BDMTC-03 / A June 30 July 12
USD 4690
BDMTC-04 / A

July 14

July 26
USD 4690
BDMTC-05 / A July 28 August 09
USD 4690
BDMTC-06 / A August 04 August 16
USD 4690
BDMTC-07 / A

August 11

August 23

USD 4690
BDMTC-08 / A

August 18

August 30

USD 4690
 
Single supplement:
USD 1410
Third person in extra bed discount:
Deduct from posted per person double room rates Discount only applies to third person 12 years or older:
Special child discount 7- <12 years:
Guests 7 years or older are welcome
Children 7-18 years old must travel with an adult
- USD 470
- USD 705

 


See Terms & Conditions for more information.
All prices and descriptions can be subject to change.


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