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The Scandinavian Dream and norwegian fjords 2010 12 days/11 nights Superior First Class
We are pleased to offer you the ultimate tour of the Fjords of Norway and Sweden - a quality first class tour at a leisurely pace during which you will experience Norwegian fjords whilst staying at very good first class hotels right in the heart of each city. You will have time to explore the 2 capitals and you will travel through some of the most beautiful parts of the Fjords of Norway and Sweden. The scenic highlights include the longest fjord in Norway - The Sognefjord, the Geirangerfjord and the Briksdal Glacier. Whilst in Fjord area you will be staying at hotels belonging to "The Prominent Hotels of the Fjords of Norway". You will be travelling on the famous Flåm Railway and cruising the fjords by ferries and boat. Bergen, the Capital of the fjords, will surprise and enchant you. In Stockholm and Oslo, there is ample time to enjoy the amenities on offer and to get to know these capital cities, each with a distinctly different atmosphere. Throughout your tour you will travel by first class coach and with one of our professional Tour Managers who will ensure you get full enjoyment of your holiday.
If you are
interested in travelling further East we also offer tour extensions to
Helsinki, The Baltic Countries and to Russia.
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Day 1 Thursday Arrival in Oslo
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Individual arrival in Oslo. The easiest way to get from Gardemoen International Airport to the city centre of Oslo is to take an express train (approx. 20 minutes) which stops at the main rail station which is located just beside the city centre and very close to your hotel. Overnight. |
Day 2 Friday Oslo
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Buffet breakfast.
You will be picked up for your sightseeing tour between 09.30-10.00 in the morning. You will visit the world-famous Viking Ships and the impressive Vigeland Sculpture Park. Afternoon free for independent activities. Overnight. |
Day 3 Saturday Oslo
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Buffet breakfast at hotel. Day free in Oslo. The bustling Aker Brygge Harbour, the Akershus Fortress, and other popular attractions are all within walking distance of your hotel. Your tour escort will assist you in planning your day and offer optional excursions. Overnight.
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Day 4 Sunday Oslo-Lofthus in Hardangerfjord
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Buffet breakfast at hotel. Departure from Oslo, driving to the mountain resort of Geilo for a stop.
The tour continues skirting the wild Hardanger Mountain Pleateau, stopping at Fossli to admire Norway’s highest waterfall Vöringsfoss,
with a vertical drop of 180 m. Descend to the lovely Hardanger Fjord where you will be spending the night at the traditional
Ullensvang Hotel, situated at the water’s coast. Dinner and overnight. |
Day 5 Monday
Lofthus-Bergen
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Buffet breakfast at hotel. Short ferry crossing, before continuing via Norheimsund to Bergen, capital of Western Norway and gateway to the fjords. In the afternoon you will enjoy a city tour of this beautiful Old Hansa Town, surrounded by 7 mountains. The tour escort will show you the Old Bryggen Area and the popular Fish & Flower Market, the ancient Maria Church, Hanseatic Quarter, Old Bryggen Harbour and other famous sights. Accommodation in central Bergen.
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Day 6
Tuesday Bergen-Balestrand
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Buffet breakfast at hotel. Today you will have a scenic tour to the Sognefjord starting with a train journey from Voss to Flåm. This train journey is one of the most famous in Norway and gives fantastic views of the fjord. In Flåm you will take a 2 hours cruise along the Aurlands, Naeröy and Sognefjord. After this you have a breathtaking ascent of the Stalheim Canyon, with impressive views of the Naeroy Valley, its mountain peaks and waterfalls. Continue by coach over the Vika mountains to Vangsnes, followed by a short trip by ferry crossing the Sognefjord. Arrival in Balestrand in time for dinner and accommodation at the magnificent Kviknes Hotel, beautifully located overlooking the fjord. |
Day 7
Wednesday Balestrand-Loen
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Buffet breakfast at hotel. Departure from your hotel by coach to Fjaerland. Visit to the glacier Museum. Continue by coach along the scenic route, passing under the Jostedal Glacier, the largest in Europe, arriving at the village of Skei. Descend to the beautiful Nord Fjord, making a detour at Olden to visit the world-famous Briksdal Glacier. The journey up to the glacier will be made in open troll cars to give you the best of views. During the afternoon the tour continues to Loen. Dinner and accommodation at the first class hotel Alexandra in Loen. |
Day 8
Thursday Loen-Geiranger-Lillehammer
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Buffet breakfast at
hotel. Travel through Stryn to the village of Hellesylt. From here you board the ferry for the one hour cruise along the spectacular Geiranger Fjord. During the cruise you will pass close by some impressive waterfalls, such as the Bridal Veil and the Seven Sisters. Disembark in the picturesque village of Geiranger. Visit the interesting Fjord Museum and continue across the Grotli Mountains to Lom, travelling along Lake Vågå and descending the remarkable Gudbrands Valley, renowned for its old farmsteads and beautiful river. Arrive at the small town of Lillehammer, known as the Olympic Winter Games host city in 1994. Short visit to the town. Accommodation. |
Day 9 Friday Lillehammer-Stockholm
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Buffet breakfast at hotel. Departure towards Gardemoen, the international airport outside Oslo. We will take a non-stop flight to Stockholm of approximately 1 hour duration. Arrival at Arlanda International Airport in Stockholm. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight at centrally located hotel. |
Day 10 Saturday Stockholm
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Buffet breakfast at hotel. The day starts with a 4 hours 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 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. Accommodation at hotel. |
Day 11 Sunday Stockholm
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Buffet breakfast at hotel.
Full day for independent activities. Your Tour Manager will help you with information and suggestions of what you can do and see in Stockholm during your free time. In the afternoon there is a transfer to take you to hotel Grand Saltsjöbaden, located by the sea. Tonight you will join a farewell dinner served at this unique and majestic hotel. Accommodation at hotel. |
Day 12 Monday Stockholm
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Buffet breakfast at hotel. Buffet breakfast at hotel. Departure transfer from your hotel to the airport. Check-out before 12.00 noon For those who continue to Helsinki, Baltic countries and St. Petersburg in Russia, a transfer will be arranged at approx. 15.00hrs. |
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