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Vacation
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Sunday, August 24
Depart Minneapolis
Today we board our flight in Minneapolis for our
transatlantic journey to Stockholm, Sweden enjoying superior
in-flight meal service and entertainment en route.
Monday, August 25
Stockholm, Sweden
Your tour begins today in the beautiful city of Stockholm.
Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Dinner in the old town at Fem Sma Hus,
5 connected timber framed houses from the 17th century that
capture the flavor of a bygone era.
Dinner is included.
Tuesday, August 26
Stockholm, Sweden
Begin your day with a tour of Stockholm’s city sights,
highlighting the city’s greatest vistas and attractions. Visit
City Hall, stroll through the Gamla Stan (Old Town) and see the
Riddarholm Church, the Royal Palace, and the Parliament. Visit
the unique Vasa Ship Museum and learn about its shocking maiden
voyage, when it sank in one nautical mile. This ship,
commissioned in the 1600’s by King Vasa, was raised 334 years
later from its sunken ocean home. Perfectly preserved, it offers
a rare glimpse into the amazing craftsmanship of the 17th
century.
Breakfast is included.
Wednesday, August 27
Oslo, Norway
Behold the picturesque landscape as you travel the Norwegian
border. This afternoon you arrive in Oslo, the smallest capital
city in Scandinavia. Oslo is filled with beautiful green parks,
interesting architecture, and inlet islands.
Breakfast and dinner are included.
Thursday, August 28
Oslo, Norway
A guided tour of Oslo features the Viking Ship Museum’s
thousand-year-old Viking ships. Continue the tour along Karl
Johan Street and view the Royal Palace and City Hall in quaint
downtown Oslo. Next, visit the Holmenkollen Ski Jump and the
Vigeland Park, home to a unique collection of statues and
sculptures. Later this afternoon enjoy leisure time to relax or
explore independently.
Breakfast is included.
Friday, August 29
Loen, Norway
This morning travel north to the county’s largest lake, Lake
Mjosa. Before a panoramic view of the 1994 Winter Olympic site
of Lillehammer, stop at the 17th century Annexstad Farm. Meet
the owner, whose family has owned the farm for generations, and
get a glimpse of farm life through the years. Continue through
Norway’s Gudbrandsdal Valley to the spectacular fjord region.
Spend the next two nights in beautiful Loen, nestled on the
banks of the North Fjord.
Breakfast and dinner are included.
Saturday, August 30
Loen, Norway
Spend the day enchanted by the dramatic landscape of the
fjord region of Norway. Journey north to Hellesylt and embark on
an exhilarating fjord cruise. Traverse one of Norway’s majestic
fjords, known as the Geirangerfjord.
Breakfast and dinner are included.
Sunday, August 31
Stailheim, Norway
Begin your day with a memorable visit to the amazing Briksdal
Glacier, considered one of the most beautiful glaciers in
Norway. Your travels continue south across the mighty
Sognefjord, the largest and deepest of Norway’s fjords. Tonight,
enjoy the renowned Stalheim Hotel, with a view that has inspired
many artists.
Breakfast and dinner are included.
Monday, September 1
Bergen, Norway
Experience “Norway in a Nutshell” as we embark on a memorable
two-hour fjord cruise on the Naeroy fjords, the most narrow and
spectacular branch of the Sognefjord. Then journey along the
renowned Flam Railway, witnessing some of the world’s most
scenic wilderness as you ascend 3,000 feet passing mighty
waterfalls, towering mountains, and amazing valleys. Cap off
this amazing day in Bergen, the “Gateway to the Fjords”. Bergen
was founded in 1070 and today is known for its old-world charm.
Breakfast and dinner are included.
Tuesday, September 2
Bergen, Norway
Today, we can independently explore this beautiful town. Spend
time walking along the harbor front known as the Bryggen, a
UNESCO World Heritage Site. This city is widely known for the
thriving activity from the German Hanseatic merchants that
dominated for 400 years. You may choose an optional tour to
Troldhaugen, which was the home of Norway’s most famous
composer, Edvard Grieg.
Breakfast is included.
Wednesday, September 3
Copenhagen, Denmark
We take a morning flight to Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark.
Accompany a local expert on an engaging city tour and view
Denmark’s center of Parliament known as Christian Borg;
Amalienborg Palace, the residence of the Danish Royal Family;
and the Royal Theater. Conclude the tour at the Little Mermaid
Statue, a 1913 sculpture honoring Hans Christian Andersen’s
famous fictional character.
Breakfast is included.
Thursday, September 4
Copenhagen, Denmark
The day is yours to visit the many shops or famous museums in
the city. Tonight, the illuminating fantasy world of Tivoli
Gardens and dinner at the Café Ketchup Restaurant is the setting
for your Farewell Dinner. Breakfast and dinner are included.
Friday, September 5
Home
After an included breakfast at our hotel, we make our way to the
airport for our flight home. We relish the wonderful experience
of our visits to the Scandinavian cities with distinctive beauty
and special experiences.
Breakfast is included.
Price
Per Person:
Double Occupancy:
$4,599
Single Occupancy: $5,499
Triple Occupancy:
$4,549
Deposit:
$200
Per Person
Final Due:
June 14, 2008
Not included in Price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance
of $200 per person.
Valid
passport must be valid six months after returning from this
vacation.
Cancellation Policy:
If cancellation notice is received, in writing, by the following
days, the appropriate penalty will apply:
59-45 days prior to departure: $100
44-31 days prior to departure: 50% of tour cost
30-15 days prior to departure: 75% of tour cost
14 days or less: No Refund
*Plus any non-refundable deposit.
Please see
General Information for other tour conditions.
Please see
Insurance
for more information.
Please see
Reservations to make a reservation. |
