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| Heart of Scandinavia and Russia
A 21-Day tour starting from $7,368
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| We are pleased to offer you the ultimate tour of Scandinavia and Russia, a quality first class tour at a leisurely pace during which you will experience Scandinavia whilst staying at good first class hotels right in the heart of each city. You will have time to explore the capitals and you will travel through some of the most beautiful parts of Fjord Norway and Southern Scandinavia. The scenic highlights include the longest fjord in Norway -The Sognefjord- , the Geirangerfjord and the Briksdal Glacier. In the area of the Fjords your accommodation will be at hotels belonging to Prominent Hotels of the Fjords of Norway. You will be travelling on the famous Flam Railway and cruising the fjords by ferries and boat. Bergen, the Capital of the fjords, will surprise and enchant you. In Copenhagen, 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. From Stockholm you will travel Eastwards to explore and enjoy the impressive and unforgettable Russian cities of St Petersburg and Moscow. Throughout you will travel by first class coach and one of our professional Tour Managers will ensure you get full enjoyment of the three weeks.
This tour is one of the best and complete tours offered today on the market. |
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Daily Breakfast Tour Escort Sightseeing Per Itinerary 6 Dinners As Mentioned First Class Accommodation Transportation By Deluxe Touring Coach Overnight Cruises Per Itinerary Excursions & Entrances Per Itinerary Train Travel Per Itinerary Ferries Per Itinerary
Day 1: Copenhagen
Accomodation: Imperial Hotel Individual arrival at your hotel. Early evening your manager will arrange a get-together to give information about the tour and give you a chance to meet your fellow travellers. Accommodation in the centre of Copenhagen. Day 2: Copenhagen Accomodation: Imperial Hotel The day starts with a 3 hours guided tour of the city. Famous sights include the Royal Amalienborg Palace, Christiansborg Palace, Gefion Fountain, Nyhavn and of course the Little Mermaid. Afternoon free for exploring this fairytale city. Day 3: Copenhagen - Oslo Accomodation: Overnight Ferry, Copenhagen - Oslo Morning free in Copenhagen. Your tour manager will be happy to advise you about places of interest to visit - we can suggest an optional tour to the three castles in North Sealand, including the Kronborg Castle, of Hamlet fame. Afternoon transfer by coach from hotel to DFDS Seaways terminal for your overnight cruise to Oslo, departing at 17.00 hours. Enjoy your first Scandinavian smorgasbord dinner as you cruise gently up the Kattegat. Accommodation 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 4: Oslo Accomodation: Clarion Hotel Royal Christiania Enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast as you cruise along the enchanting Oslo Fjord. Arrival in Oslo around 09.00 hours, followed by 3 hours guided tour of the Norwegian capital. You will visit the world-famous Viking Ships and the impressive Vigeland Sculpture Park. Day 5: Oslo Accomodation: Clarion Hotel Royal Christiania 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. Day 6: Oslo - Geilo - Hardangerfjord - Lofthus Accomodation: Ullensvang 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, Voringsfoss, with a vertical drop of 180 m. Descent to the lovely Hardanger Fjord where you will be spending the night at the traditional Ullensvang Hotel, situated at the waterfalls edge. Day 7: Lofthus - Bergen Accomodation: First Hotel Marin Short ferry crossing, before continuing via Norheimsund to Bergen, capital of Western Norway and gateway to the fjords. In the afternoon you will have a 3 hours 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 Harbor and other famous sights. Day 8: Bergen - Sognefjord - Voss - Balestrand Accomodation: Kvikne's Hotel Today your coach will take you on a scenic tour to the Sognefjord starting with a train journey from Voss to Flam. This train journey is one of the most famous in Norway and gives fantastic views of the fjord. In Flam you will take a 2 hours cruise along the Aurlands, Naeroy and Sognefjord. (This cruise does not operate on the last tour 16th of September and you will travel by coach). After this you have a breathtaking ascent of the Stalhemi 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 ferry crossing of the Sognefjord. Arrival in Balestrand in time for dinner and accommodation at the magnificent Kvikne's Hotel, beautifully located overlooking the fjord. Day 9: Balestrand - Nordfjord - Loen Accomodation: Alexandra Hotel Departure from your hotel by ferry, for a one hour cruise along the fjord to Fjaerland. Visit the glacier Museum. Continue by coach along the scenic route, passing under the Jostedal Glacier, the largest in Europe, to 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 cars to give you the best of views. During the afternoon the tour continues to Loen. Day 10: Loen - Geiranger - Lillehammer Accomodation: Radisson Sas Lillehammer Hotel Travel through Stryn to the picturesque 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, descending the remarkable Gudbrands Valley, renowned for its old farmsteads and beautiful river, to the small town of Lillehammer, known to the world since the Olympic Winter Games in 1984. Day 11: Lillehammer - Stockholm Accomodation: First Hotel Reisen Time to look around Lillehammer before continuing along Lake Mjosa, the biggest lake in Norway and on to Gardemoen, the international airport outside Oslo. We will take a non-stop flight to Stockholm, duration about 1 hours. Arrival at Arlanda International Airport in Stockholm. A transfer to your hotel. Day 12: Stockholm Accomodation: First Hotel Reisen 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 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. Day 13: Stockholm Accomodation: First Hotel Reisen 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. Tonight you will join your tour mates for dinner and say goodbye to the passengers who will not continue on the remaining part of the tour. Day 14: Stockholm - Moscow Accomodation: Novotel Morning free in Stockholm. At the afternoon transfer to the airport, for a non-stop flight to Moscow. Arrival in Moscow and transfer to the hotel. Day 15: Moscow Accomodation: Novotel Morning tour of the Kremlin and Armoury Museum with local English-speaking guide. This tour which lasts approx. 3 hours has to be done by foot as no coaches are allowed inside the area. We will pass beside Lenin and the unknown soldier's grave. We will visit the famous cathedral of Vasilij. The Armoury Museum contains the largest jewelery collection of the world, including the Olov diamont with its 189 carats. Free afternoon. You can shop at the famous department store GUM (Gasudarnyj Universalnyj Magazin). We recommend a visit to the Pushkin Museum, famous for its collection of the old Egypt and the popular art gallery Tretiakov. Day 16: Moscow Accomodation: Novotel Moscow was founded in the 12th century, built as a wooden fortress on the banks of the Moscow River to keep out barbarian invaders from the east. Today it is a modern city with wide boulevards and green parks, yet proudly preserving its historic monuments and impressive buildings from previous eras. During your 3 hours panoramic tour of the city you will see the amazing golden, blue and green towers of the Orthodox churches, the Bolshoy Theatre, Gorkij Park (Moscow's largest entertainments park), the State University of Moscow and impressive buildings from previous eras and numerous other famous sights. In the evening you will be attending a performance of the Famous Russian Circus. Day 17: Moscow - St. Petersburg Accomodation: Petro Palace Hotel Transfer to the airport for an 1 hour flight to St. Petersburg. Arrive at St. Petersburg, transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon panoramic tour of the city by coach with local English-speaking guide, including a visit to the famous Peter & Paul Fortress, burial place of the Russian Tsars. Other famous sights include the Palace Square and the Smolny Convent. Afternoon free. Day 18: St. Petersburg Accomodation: Petro Palace Hotel In the morning you will enjoy 4 hour tour of the the world-famous Hermitage Art Museum. Return to the hotel. Afternoon free. Day 19: St. Petersburg Accomodation: Petro Palace Hotel Today we will visit Petrodvorets, a magnificent palace that was the tsars old summer palace. The palace was founded at the 18th century by Peter The Great. Return by coach to hotel. Free afternoon Day 20: St. Petersburg Accomodation: Petro Palace Hotel Day free in St Petersburg for variuos activities. Optional excursions to be announced. Day 21: St. Petersburg After breakfast you will have transfer with assistance to the airport for your flight home.
You will have time to explore the capitals and you will travel through some of the most beautiful parts of Fjord Norway and Southern Scandinavia. The scenic highlights include the longest fjord in Norway -The Sognefjord- , the Geirangerfjord and the Briksdal Glacier. In the area of the Fjords your accommodation will be at hotels belonging to Prominent Hotels of the Fjords of Norway. You will be travelling on the famous Flam Railway and cruising the fjords by ferries and boat. Bergen, the Capital of the fjords, will surprise and enchant you. In Copenhagen, 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. From Stockholm you will travel Eastwards to explore and enjoy the impressive and unforgettable Russian cities of St Petersburg and Moscow. Single Supplement $3487
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