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The Scandinavian vacation with Iceland Extension
| | Globus Tours - Land Discount with Air: 10% |
| Land only discount: 10% |
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
ZSE |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Escorted Tour |
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Number of Days |
17 |
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Starting Price |
$3599 (Select Dates) * |
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Single Supplement |
$930 |
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Triple room disc. |
$218 |
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Countries Visited |
Iceland
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
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City Highlights |
Copenhagen, Bergen, Arhus, Karlstad, Gothenburg, Stockholm, Reykjavik, Oslo, Lillehammer |
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COPENHAGEN
Welcome drink; guided sightseeing, the Little Mermaid, visit the Royal Reception Rooms in Christiansborg Palace; Tivoli Gardens
ODENSE
Visit Hans Christian Andersens home
ARHUS
Visit Den Gamle By
DENMARK-SWEDEN
Ferry crossing
GOTHENBURG
Orientation
STOCKHOLM
Guided sightseeing, visit the City Hall
GRIPSHOLM
Guided visit of the castle
LILLEHAMMER
Guided visit of the Maihaugen Open-Air Museum (from mid-May onwards)
BORGUND
Picture stop at the stave church
SOGNEFJORD
Boat cruise
BERGEN
Orientation
HARDANGERFJORD
Ferry crossing
TORPO
Visit a stave church
OSLO
Guided sightseeing, visit Frogner Park and the City Hall; farewell dinner
REYKJAVIK
Orientation; welcome dinner; included excursions
MEALS
17 full Scandinavian breakfasts (FB); 8 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome drink in Copenhagen and a farewell dinner in Oslo
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Airport transfers are included with land and air price
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Day 1: (Sun.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2: Arrival in Copenhagen, Denmark. (Mon.)
Time to rest or to start exploring Denmarks capital. At 6 p.m. meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink hosted by your Tour Director.
Day 3: Copenhagen. (Tue.)
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. Drive past the National Museum and the Royal Theater, stop for pictures of Amalienborg Palace and at the LITTLE MERMAID statue. Tonight visit TIVOLI GARDENS, the citys colorful amusement park. (FB)
Day 4: Copenhagen-Arhus. (Wed.)
Morning drive over one of the worlds largest suspension bridges constructed off-shore to the fairytale island of Funen. Visit HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSENS HOME at Odense, then cross the Little Belt waterway to Jutland. Arrive in Arhus and visit DEN GAMLE BY, a fascinating collection of completely furnished old Danish town houses. Time to shop in the pedestrian area near the hotel. (FB,D)
Day 5: Arhus-Gothenburg, Sweden. (Thu.)
At Frederikshavn board a FERRY for the three-hour crossing of the strategic Kattegat to Gothenburg, Swedens second-largest city. See its landmarks on an orientation drive, and later mingle with the locals at Liseberg Amusement Park. (FB,D)
Day 6: Gothenburg-Stockholm. (Fri.)
Drive through the area often referred to as the breadbasket of the country, miles of fertile farmland strewn with tidy farms, followed by industrial towns like Huskvarna and Norkoping, a major Baltic seaport. Afternoon arrival in Stockholm. (FB)
Day 7: Stockholm. (Sat.)
Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Royal Palace, Riddarholm Church, and the blue and gold chambers in the CITY HALL, where the annual Nobel Prize banquet is held. In the afternoon an optional excursion to the fascinating Wasa Ship Museum can be arranged. (FB)
Day 8: Stockholm-Karlstad. (Sun.)
Still on the shores of Lake Me¤lar, visit King Gustav Vasas GRIPSHOLM CASTLE before continuing west through the scenic Lake District. On the way, glimpses of the ancient garrison town of e–rebro and Bofors, site of Alfred Nobels ammunition factory. Overnight in pretty Karlstad on Lake Ve¤nern. (FB,D)
Day 9: Karlstad-Lillehammer, Norway. (Mon.)
Drive through Varmland, the area so beautifully described in Selma Lagerlof s Saga of Gosta Berling, to the Norwegian border. Then follow the Glomma River from Kongsvinger to strategic Elverum, rebuilt after total destruction during World War II. On via Lake Mjosa to Lillehammer. Enjoy a guided visit of the fascinating MAIHAUGEN OPEN-AIR MUSEUM (from mid-May onwards). (FB,D)
Day 10: Lillehammer-Flam. (Tue.)
Majestic mountains, dark pine forests, sparkling lakes, and silvery trout streams all the way on your leisurely journey through Valdres and the Fillefjell area. Before arriving in Flam stop for pictures at Borgunds stave church, famous for its beautiful exterior. (FB,D)
Day 11: Flam-Bergen. (Wed.)
Today a real treat: embark at Flam for a leisurely CRUISE on the spectacular Sognefjord. Land at Gudvangen and motor through narrow Neoreydal Canyon up to Stalheim for a dazzling panoramic view. On the way back down to sea level, take pictures of the Tvindefoss Waterfall. Early afternoon arrival in picturesque Bergen. On your orientation tour you will hear about its 11th-century origins and its association with the Hanseatic League. (FB)
Day 12: Bergen-Geilo. (Thu.)
Bergen is the most characteristic of all Scandinavian towns. Visit the colorful fish market, stroll through the narrow lanes of ancient Bryggen, or ride the funicular up to Mount Floyen. Drive along the beautiful Hardangerfjord, then cross by FERRY before climbing up to Ve¸ringfoss, Norways most celebrated and mightiest waterfall. Continue across the Hardangervidda mountain plateau to the ski resort of Geilo. (FB,D)
Day 13: Geilo-Torpo-Oslo. (Fri.)
In Torpo admire a STAVE CHURCH, symbol of Norwegian heritage. Continue along the scenic road between the Steinsfjord and the ice-blue Tyrifjord and arrive in Oslo. (FB)
Day 14: Oslo. (Sat.)
Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the National Theater, Parliament, and the Royal Palace. Highlight visits: FROGNER PARK with Gustav Vigelands famous stark sculptures and the ornate CITY HALL. The afternoon is free, with a chance to join an optional excursion to the relics of a glorious seafaring past. Tonight a farewell dinner to celebrate the success of your vacation. (FB,D)
Day 15: Oslo-Reykjavik, Iceland. (Sun.)
Transfer to Oslo Airport for your flight to Reykjavik. Enjoy an orientation of the city with your Globus Host, and a welcome dinner at your hotel. (FB,D)
Day 16: Reykjavik. Full-day excursion. (Mon.)
Start with the geothermal town of Hveragerdi; continue to Volcanic Crater Kerid, the bishopric of Skalholt, Geysir which gave its name to all hot springs, and to Gullfoss, the spectacular Golden Waterfalls. Then drive through the enchanting National Park at Thingvellir. (FB)
Day 17: At Leisure in Reykjavik. (Tue.)
Your Globus Host will have suggestions how to spend the day. (FB)
Day 18: Reykjavik-Blue Lagoon- Keflavik-Homebound Flight. (Wed.)
Visit the presidential site of Bessastadir, the lava town of Hafnarfjordur, the famous Blue Lagoon, and The Rift, a dramatic exhibition of geology. Homebound flight in the afternoon. (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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| May 04 - May 20, 2008 | Call Us | $3599 | Call Us | $4529 | | May 11 - May 27, 2008 | Call Us | $3599 | Call Us | $4529 | | May 18 - Jun 03, 2008 | Call Us | $3599 | Call Us | $4529 | | May 25 - Jun 10, 2008 | Call Us | $3599 | Call Us | $4529 | | Jun 01 - Jun 17, 2008 | Call Us | $3599 | Call Us | $4529 | | Jun 08 - Jun 24, 2008 | Call Us | $3599 | Call Us | $4529 | | Jun 15 - Jul 01, 2008 | Call Us | $3619 | Call Us | $4549 | | Jun 22 - Jul 08, 2008 | Call Us | $3619 | Call Us | $4549 | | Jun 29 - Jul 15, 2008 | Call Us | $3619 | Call Us | $4549 | | Jul 13 - Jul 29, 2008 | Call Us | $3599 | Call Us | $4529 | | Jul 13 - Jul 29, 2008 | Call Us | $3599 | Call Us | $4529 | | Jul 27 - Aug 12, 2008 | Call Us | $3599 | Call Us | $4529 | | Aug 03 - Aug 19, 2008 | Call Us | $3599 | Call Us | $4529 | | Aug 10 - Aug 26, 2008 | Call Us | $3599 | Call Us | $4529 | | Aug 17 - Sep 02, 2008 | Call Us | $3599 | Call Us | $4529 | | Aug 24 - Sep 09, 2008 | Call Us | $3599 | Call Us | $4529 | | Aug 31 - Sep 16, 2008 | Call Us | $3619 | Call Us | $4549 | | Sep 07 - Sep 23, 2008 | Call Us | $3619 | Call Us | $4549 |
* 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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