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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights

Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people

Age rangeNo age restrictions

Flights and transport

Start CityStockholm

End CityHelsinki

Travel Themes

Cultural

Destinations

Activities

Culture
Historic Sightseeing
History
Nature
Short Cruise
Trains & Rail

Trip includes

Round-trip airfare from New York (JFK) via Finnair
Airfare taxes, fees & fuel surcharges
All intra-Scandinavia flights, ground and sea transportation
Accommodations at Superior First Class hotels
15 meals: 10 full buffet breakfasts (B) and 5 dinners (D)
Sightseeing tours including admission fees as per itinerary
Experienced English speaking Tour Director and local guide Your extension includes: High Speed Train journey from Helsinki to St. Petersburg
Accommodations at superior first class hotel in St. Petersburg with private bath
Daily full buffet breakfasts (B)
Farewell dinner (D)
Comprehensive sightseeing tours including admission fees as specified in itinerary
Experienced English speaking local guide

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Itinerary

Day 1: Depart USA.

Your fascinating voyage on your Scandinavian tours begin as you depart New York this evening on your overnight flight.

Day 2: Arrive Stockholm (Sweden).

Meals: Dinner Accommodation: Clarion Hotel Sign Stockholm Today, arrive in Stockholm, the beautiful capital of Sweden that was founded in the 13th century and built on fourteen islands that are connected by dozens of bridges. You’ll embark on a guided tour to see the...

Day 3: Stockholm.

Meals: Breakfast Today is at leisure to enjoy beautiful Stockholm at your own pace. Explore the narrow streets of Gamla Stan or visit the Vasa Museum, where you may view the restored warship that sank on its maiden voyage in 1628. Your hotel is ideally located for independent exploration.

Day 4: Stockholm/Bergen (Norway).

Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Radisson Blu Royal Hotel This morning embark on a short flight to Bergen, the capital of Norway’s majestic fjord region. Join your tour director for a walk from your harbor side hotel to the colorful open-air fish and flower market and...

Day 5: Bergen/Flam/Lofthus: “Norway in a Nutshell”.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner Accommodation: Ullensvang Hotel Over the next few days venture into the heart of Norway’s Fjord region and admire some of the world’s most breathtaking scenery. A day of scenic splendors begins with a drive to Voss where you’ll embark on a...

Day 6: Hardangerfjord.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner Lofthus is located on the shores of the Hardangerfjord, in a region that is blessed with stunning natural beauty and is surrounded by snowcapped mountains and pristine fjords. The day is at leisure to explore at your own pace from your ideally located resort hotel, or perhaps you may wish to the charming Hardanger Folk Museum optional excursion.

Day 7: Lofthus/Oslo.

Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Thon Opera Hotel Today journey though Norway’s scenic countryside with a stop to view the mighty Voeringfoss Waterfall cascading 600ft. Later arrive in Oslo where you’ll enjoy a guided tour of this old Viking capital. You’ll visit Vigeland Sculpture Park where impressive bronze sculptures can be viewed. You’ll also see City Hall, the waterfront and the Holmenkollen Ski Jump.

Day 8: Oslo/Overnight Cruise.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner Accommodation: DFDS Line Cruise Enjoy a morning at leisure to explore at your own pace. You may visit the Viking Ship Museum where you can see the remains of well-preserved old wooden ships. Later, transfer to the pier located on the Oslo ...

Day 9: Copenhagen (Denmark).

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner Accommodation: Copenhagen Island Hotel or Imperial Hotel Enjoy the splendid early morning scenery as you sail into port to start your Copenhagen travel in Denmark’s capital and delightful cultural center. An included guided city tour featu...

Day 10: Copenhagen.

Meals: Breakfast Today is at leisure for independent exploration. Your hotel is centrally located in the lively and colorful city center, bustling with parks, cafes, restaurants and shops. You may also join an optional “Castle of North Zealand” tour. This evening we suggest a visit to renowned Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen’s famous amusement park.

Day 11: Copenhagen/Helsinki (Finland).

Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Scandic Grand Marina Hotel Today fly to the charming harbor city of Helsinki, the capital of Finland. On an included guided afternoon tour see Senate Square surrounded by 19-century classical buildings and the colorful Market Square.

Day 12: Helsinki/USA or St. Petersburg.

Meals: Breakfast Morning at leisure to explore independently. Later today, fly back to the USA or continue your exciting journey with an extension to St. Petersburg, Russia.

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Price per day$333

Single supplement (single occupancy)$849

Last Updated: 4/3/2019

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Accommodation

St. Petersburg: Sokos Vasilievsky Hotel Helsinki: Scandic Grand Marina Hotel Copenhagen: Imperial Hotel Copenhagen: Copenhagen Island Hotel Oslo: Thon Hotel Opera Lofthus: Hotel Ullensvang Bergen: Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Stockholm: Clarion Hotel Sign DFDS Line Cruise

Transportation & Flights

Round-trip airfare from New York (JFK) via Finnair,

Transportation & flights

Round-trip airfare from New York (JFK) via Finnair

Cancellation policy

Full Payment due 75 days before departure. Failure to make final payment on time may result in automatic cancellation of reservation and loss of deposit. Changes to the original reservation will result in a $150 change fee per person per change. No changes allowed within 75 days of departure. Cancellation charges per person are: Up to 75 days before departure: $300 74-45 days before departure: $600 44-30 days before departure: $1000 29-10 days before departure: $1500 9 days or less before departure: No refund. All cancellations must be received in writing. We recommend the purchase of Travel Insurance. Insurance premium is non-refundable and cannot be transferred from one departure to another in the event of a reservation change.

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Meals Included

10 Breakfasts and 5 Dinners

Age Requirements

No age restrictions

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