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Northern Capitals
| | Globus Tours - Land Discount with Air: 10% |
| Land only discount: 10% |
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
ZT |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Escorted Tour |
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Number of Days |
14 |
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Starting Price |
$2549 (Select Dates) * |
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Countries Visited |
Sweden
Denmark
Russia
Norway
Finland
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City Highlights |
Gothenburg, Copenhagen, St. Petersburg, Oslo, Helsinki, Turku, Stockholm |
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COPENHAGEN
Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, the Little Mermaid; visit the Royal Reception Rooms (if closed, Rosenborg Castle); Tivoli Gardens (mid-April to mid-Sept.)
ELSINORE
Ferry crossing with a view of Hamlets castle
GOTHENBURG
Orientation
OSLO
Guided sightseeing, visit Frogner Park and the City Hall
STOCKHOLM
Guided sightseeing; visit the City Hall
SWEDEN-FINLAND
Overnight cruise in first-class two-berth cabins with private facilities
TURKU
Guided sightseeing, visit the cathedral
IITTALA
Visit the Glass Village
VYBORG
Stop
ST. PETERSBURG
Guided sightseeing, visit St. Isaacs Cathedral, Catherine Palace (if closed, visit Pavlovsk Palace instead), and the Hermitage Museum
PORVOO
Afternoon stop
HELSINKI
Guided sightseeing, Sibelius monument, visit the Lutheran Cathedral, the Temppeliaukio Rock Church, and the Open Air Market; farewell dinner
MEALS
12 full Scandinavian breakfasts (FB); 5 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Copenhagen and a farewell dinner in Helsinki
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Airport transfers are included with land and air price.
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Day 1: Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2: Arrival in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Time to rest or to start exploring Denmarks fun-loving capital. At 6 p.m. meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Day 3: Copenhagen.
Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Church of Our Savior and the Stock Exchange on the way to Christiansborg Palace, where you visit the elegant ROYAL RECEPTION ROOMS (if closed, admire the Danish Crown Jewels at ROSENBORG CASTLE). Drive past the National Museum and the Royal Theater, stop for pictures of Amalienborg Palace with its lovely flower gardens and of the wistful LITTLE MERMAID statue. An optional afternoon excursion to the castles of North Zealand is available. Tonight visit TIVOLI GARDENS (open mid-April to mid-Sept.), the citys colorful amusement park. (FB)
Day 4: Copenhagen-Gothenburg, Sweden-Oslo, Norway.
At Elsinore board your FERRY for Helsingborg, then drive to Gothenburg, Swedens thriving second-largest city, and admire its beautiful parks, botanical gardens, and well-kept canals during your orientation tour. In the afternoon continue along the Skagerrak coastline to Norway. Evening arrival in Oslo. (FB,D)
Day 5: Oslo.
Norways capital is a study in farsighted urban planning, seeking growth in harmony with nature. Your Local Guide will take you to the National Theater, Parliament, and the Royal Palace. Stroll through magnificent FROGNER PARK, with Gustav Vigelands 193 extraordinary bronze and granite sculptures, and visit the modern CITY HALL. Afternoon and evening at leisure, with optional excursion possibilities: see the amazing relics of Norways glorious seafaring past, or sample Norwegian specialties in one of Oslos fine restaurants. (FB)
Day 6: Oslo-Stockholm, Sweden.
Trace the Kings Road, an ancient trade link between the northern capitals connecting Oslo, Stockholm, Turku, Helsinki, and St. Petersburg. Cross the Swedish border to scenic Varmland, beautifully described in Selma Lagerlof s Saga of Gosta Berling, on the way to Karlstad on Lake Vanern. Pass the ancient garrison town of e–rebro and modern Eskilstuna, known for its stainless steel, and proceed to Stockholm. (FB)
Day 7: Stockholm-Overnight Cruise to Turku, Finland.
Stockholm is settled on 14 islands between Lake Malar and the Baltic Sea. This morning enjoy Stockholm at your own pace, or join an optional excursion to the Wasa Ship Museum. Your included sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Royal Palace, Riddarholm Church, and the festive blue and gold chambers in the CITY HALL, where the annual Nobel Prize banquet is held. Tonight board your ship for the overnight BALTIC SEA CRUISE to Finland. (FB)
Day 8: Turku-Lahti.
After breakfast on board, dock in Turku, Finlands oldest city and former capital. Follow your Local Guide to the medieval CATHEDRAL and the lively market square. Drive through Finlands fertile fields and dark forests towards Hameenlinna, birthplace of Jean Sibelius. Visit the Iittala GLASS VILLAGE, widely known for its modern design in glass products, before arriving in Lahti, an international winter sports center. (FB,D)
Day 9: Lahti-St. Petersburg, Russia.
Cross the border to Vyborg, the old trading center between the merchants of Novgorod and Karelian hunters. In the afternoon traverse the Karelian Isthmus and arrive late afternoon in St. Petersburg. (FB,D)
Day 10: St. Petersburg.
Founded by Peter the Great, construction began in 1703 and the city eventually spread over 100 islands linked by 700 bridges. It suffered severe damage during World War II, when a cruel 900-day siege claimed nearly a million victims. See today with a Local Guide how the city has been restored to its former splendor. Drive along elegant Nevsky Prospect, then admire ST. ISAACS CATHEDRAL with its gilded dome and marble columns, followed by an excursion to Pushkin, the home of Russias last czar, for a visit to magnificent CATHERINE PALACE (if closed, visit PAVLOVSK PALACE instead). (FB)
Day 11: St. Petersburg.
Today a highlight visit to the Winter Palace complex. Formerly the residence of the czars, it is now home of the world-famous HERMITAGE MUSEUM, with celebrated works by Rembrandt, Leonardo da Vinci, and the major French impressionists. Afternoon at leisure; suitable optional activities are available to enhance your stay in St. Petersburg. (FB)
Day 12: St. Petersburg-Porvoo, Finland-Helsinki.
Return to Finland through the Forest of Karelia and drive along the coastline to enchanting Porvoo, one of Finlands oldest towns, for pictures of the colorful wooden houses. More coastal vistas before reaching Helsinki, known as the 'Daughter of the Baltic.' (FB)
Day 13: Helsinki.
Sightseeing with a Local Guide features City Hall and Parliament House, the Presidential Palace, the monumental railroad station, the great LUTHERAN CATHEDRAL, the strikingly modern TEMPPELIAUKIO ROCK CHURCH, the Olympic Stadium, and the SIBELIUS MONUMENT (churches may be closed on Sundays for group visits). Then browse for souvenirs in Helsinkis local arts and crafts OPEN AIR MARKET. Afternoon at leisure. Tonight a farewell dinner at your hotel with the companions of a fascinating vacation. (FB,D)
Day 14: Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (FB) |
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Land & Air and Land Only prices are based on per person in a double occupancy room. Single (Land & Air) and Single (Land Only) prices are based on per person in a single room. Land & Air prices are based from New York (JFK/EWR), for air supplement prices from your departure airport please call us toll-free at 1-800-935-2620. Taxes are not included on the listed prices.
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| Apr 12 - Apr 25, 2008 | Call Us | $2579 | Call Us | $ 3338 | | Apr 19 - May 02, 2008 | Call Us | $2579 | Call Us | $ 3338 | | Apr 26 - May 09, 2008 | Call Us | $2899 | Call Us | $ 3927 | | May 06 - May 19, 2008 | Call Us | $2899 | Call Us | $ 3927 | | May 10 - May 23, 2008 | Call Us | $2899 | Call Us | $ 3927 | | May 13 - May 26, 2008 | Call Us | $2899 | Call Us | $3927 | | May 17 - May 30, 2008 | Call Us | $2899 | Call Us | $ 3927 | | May 20 - Jun 02, 2008 | Call Us | $2899 | Call Us | $ 3927 | | May 24 - Jun 06, 2008 | Call Us | $2899 | Call Us | $ 3927 | | May 27 - Jun 09, 2008 | Call Us | $2899 | Call Us | $ 3927 | | May 31 - Jun 13, 2008 | Call Us | $2899 | Call Us | $ 3927 | | Jun 03 - Jun 16, 2008 | Call Us | $2899 | Call Us | $ 3927 | | Jun 07 - Jun 20, 2008 | Call Us | $2899 | Call Us | $ 3927 | | Jun 10 - Jun 23, 2008 | Call Us | $2899 | Call Us | $ 3927 | | Jun 14 - Jun 27, 2008 | Call Us | $2899 | Call Us | $ 3927 | | Jun 17 - Jun 30, 2008 | Call Us | $2899 | Call Us | $ 3927 | | Jun 21 - Jul 04, 2008 | Call Us | $2899 | Call Us | $ 3927 | | Jun 24 - Jul 07, 2008 | Call Us | $2899 | Call Us | $ 3927 | | Jun 28 - Jul 11, 2008 | Call Us | $2899 | Call Us | $ 3927 | | Jul 01 - Jul 14, 2008 | Call Us | $2899 | Call Us | $ 3927 | | Jul 05 - Jul 18, 2008 | Call Us | $2899 | Call Us | $ 3927 | | Jul 08 - Jul 21, 2008 | Call Us | $2899 | Call Us | $ 3927 | | Jul 12 - Jul 25, 2008 | Call Us | $2899 | Call Us | $ 3927 | | Jul 15 - Jul 28, 2008 | Call Us | $2899 | Call Us | $ 3927 | | Jul 19 - Aug 01, 2008 | Call Us | $2899 | Call Us | $ 3927 | | Jul 22 - Aug 04, 2008 | Call Us | $2899 | Call Us | $ 3927 | | Jul 26 - Aug 08, 2008 | Call Us | $2659 | Call Us | $ 3472 | | Jul 29 - Aug 11, 2008 | Call Us | $2659 | Call Us | $ 3472 | | Aug 02 - Aug 15, 2008 | Call Us | $2659 | Call Us | $ 3472 | | Aug 05 - Aug 18, 2008 | Call Us | $2659 | Call Us | $ 3472 | | Aug 09 - Aug 22, 2008 | Call Us | $2659 | Call Us | $ 3472 | | Aug 12 - Aug 25, 2008 | Call Us | $2659 | Call Us | $ 3472 | | Aug 16 - Aug 29, 2008 | Call Us | $2659 | Call Us | $ 3472 | | Aug 19 - Sep 01, 2008 | Call Us | $2659 | Call Us | $ 3472 | | Aug 23 - Sep 05, 2008 | Call Us | $2659 | Call Us | $ 3472 | | Aug 26 - Sep 08, 2008 | Call Us | $2659 | Call Us | $ 3472 | | Aug 30 - Sep 12, 2008 | Call Us | $2659 | Call Us | $ 3472 | | Sep 02 - Sep 15, 2008 | Call Us | $2659 | Call Us | $ 3472 | | Sep 06 - Sep 19, 2008 | Call Us | $2659 | Call Us | $ 3472 | | Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2008 | Call Us | $2659 | Call Us | $ 3472 | | Oct 11 - Oct 24, 2008 | Call Us | $2659 | Call Us | $ 3472 | | Nov 08 - Nov 21, 2008 | Call Us | $2549 | Call Us | $ 3308 |
* All prices are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. Please call us toll free at 1-800-935-2620 to confirm availability and current pricing on all our discounted specials. The prices on this website are not guaranteed until a deposit has been made. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in these prices until a booking has been confirmed by one of our agents.
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