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The Scandinavian Capitals incl. Norway in a Nutshell
CPH-OSL-Balestrand-BGO-STO-HEL
13 days/12 nights
Tour code: CAPFLU+date (Superior first class hotels),
CAPFIRST+date (First class hotels),
CAPTOUR+date (Tourist class hotels)
This is the perfect trip for individual travellers!
You can choose the date and the hotel category. You can have this tour "tailor made",
maybe staying more days in Stockholm instead of Copenhagen or in Oslo, if you wish to do so.
We have included “Norway in a nutshell” between Oslo, Balestrand and Bergen.
Please contact your travel agent for a quotation. You travel individually with all transfers and city
tours by private car and English speaking driver-guide. The Scandinavian Capitals including Norway in a Nutshell
tour operates from May to September. SIS Scandinavia AB provides the company of a professional
Tour Escort if you are a group of at least 8 paying persons
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Day 1
Copenhagen
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Arrival and transfer from Copenhagen International Airport to your hotel. Overnight |
Day 2
Copenhagen
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Buffet breakfast. You will be met by private car and driver guide to go on a sightseeing tour of Copenhagen.
You will be able to see the most important and attractive parts of this beautiful city, including the Little Mermaid
and the picturesque area of Nyhavn. Overnight. |
Day 3
Copenhagen-Oslo
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Buffet breakfast. Almost full day at leisure - until 15.30 when you will be transferred to the DFDS Seaways pier.
Board the ship for an overnight cruise to Oslo. Buffet-dinner on board. Overnight. |
Day 4
Oslo
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Buffet breakfast onboard. Upon arrival you will be met by private car and a driver guide
that will take you directly from the pier on a sightseeing tour of Oslo including the Vigeland Sculpture Park.
Afternoon at leisure. Overnight.
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Day 5
Oslo-Balestrand
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Buffet breakfast. Today starts your individual program of “Norway in a Nutshell” between Oslo-Balestrand-Bergen.
The day starts by taking a train from Oslo to Myrdal and continuing the journey on the
famous Flåm Railway until reaching the village of Flåm. The descent down the valley of Flåm
offers a constantly changing panorama of sky-high snow covered mountains, waterfalls and green pastures
at the bottom of the valley. Flåm is situated at the start of the Aurlandsfjord- one of the “arms” of the majestic
Sognefjord - and here you join the express boat out into the Sognefjord. From Flåm the express boat takes you to
Balestrand where you overnight at a local hotel, situated by the fjord. Dinner at hotel.
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Day 6
Balestrand-Bergen
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Buffet breakfast. Morning free at the surroundings of the hotel where you have the possibility of going for
a walk and visit the St Olafs Church or taking a cold swim in the deep fjord. In the afternoon you will leave to
Bergen by an almost 4 hour long express boat trip. Transfer and overnight at hotel in Bergen city.
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Day 7
Bergen
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Buffet breakfast. In the morning you will be introduced to this remarkable City of the old Hansa.
You will enjoy the view of the Bryggen area of old wooden houses that is part of the UNESCO World Heritage,
as well as the traditional Fish Market. Afternoon free to explore Bergen. Overnight.
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Day 8
Bergen-Stockholm
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Buffet breakfast at hotel. Departure transfer to international airport outside Bergen.
We will take flight to Stockholm – the capital of Sweden. Arrival at Arlanda International Airport in Stockholm.
Transfer to your hotel. Hotel accommodation in central Stockholm.
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Day 9 Saturday
Stockholm
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Buffet breakfast at hotel.The day starts with a 3 hour-guided tour of the city.
Famous sights include the Royal Palace, Parliament Buildings, Cathedral, Royal Theatre, etc.
You will also visit the Old Town (Gamla Stan) with its narrow cobbled streets and numerous antique shops.
Highlight of the tour is a visit to the City Hall with its famous Blue and Golden Halls,
where the Nobel Prize banquet is held each year. Afternoon free in Stockholm, with the possibility
of visiting the famous Wasa Museum or take one of the popular canal tours. Overnight.
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Day 10
Stockholm
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Buffet breakfast at hotel.
Full day for independent activities. Overnight.
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Day 11
Stockholm-Helsinki
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Buffet breakfast.Morning free in Stockholm. At approximately 15.00hrs
you will have a transfer from your hotel to the pier, to embark on the cruise
ferry Silja Line. The ferry departs from Stockholm and slowly travels down
the glorious archipelago past numerous small islands. Dinner on board.
Choice of entertainment, bars, shops and casino. Overnight. |
Day 12
Helsinki
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Buffet breakfast
onboard. Enjoy your buffet breakfast as you sail into
Helsinki. Directly after you disembark there is a 2 hours guided tour of
Helsinki. Famous sights include the Senate Square, Uspenski Cathedral,
Parliament House, Finlandia Hall, Sibelius Park & Monument, Church in
the Rock (if open) and much more. Afternoon free in Helsinki.
Accommodation at Hotel.
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Day 13
Helsinki
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Buffet breakfast at
hotel. Today is the day to say farewell to the tour.
If
you are interested in travelling further East, we also offer extensions to
Baltic countries and to Russia. Please contact your travel agent for
more information.
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