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| 12 days / 11 nights Oslo - Ulvik - Bergen - Flåm - Balestrand - Geirganger - Oslo - Stockholm - Helsinki |
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Day 1 Arrive Oslo |
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Transfer from Oslo Gardemoen Airport to hotel. Dinner and overnight at Thon Hotel Opera, which faces the new Opera House, Oslo Fjord and the harbor. |
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Day 2 Oslo - Ulvik |
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Day 3 Ulvik - Bergen |
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After buffet breakfast, start of scenic tour along the beautiful Hardanger Fjord, famous for its many fruit orchards, via the towns of Oystese and Nordhimsund, arriving Bergen midday. After noon tour of Bergen including a visit to the popular Fish and Flower Market, the famous Bryggen Harbour with its gabled packhouses and the old Hanseatic Quarter. You will also ride on the funicular to Mt. Fløien, for the best views of the city and fjords way below. Dinner and overnight at Radisson SAS Hotel Norge, centrally located on Ole Bull's Square, close to the pedestrian shopping streets and within walking distance of the old Bryggen harbor. |
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Day 4 Bergen - Flåm - Balestrand |
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After buffet breakfast, depart from Bergen driving via Dale to the town of Voss. Descend the Nærøoy Valley, passing the amazing Stalheim Canyon, to the fjordside village of Flåm. Board your train for an exhilarating ride on the amazing Flåm Railway to Myrdal. The descent from Myrdal to Flåm offers opportunities for photo shots of waterfalls and mountain scenery. Back in Flåm, board the M/S Lady Elisabeth for a 2 hour cruise along Sognefjord, longest and deepest fjord in the world. After disembarking in Gudvangen at the head of the Nærøyfjord, continue by coach across the Vika Mountains to Vangsnes for the short ferry crossing to the beautiful resort of Balestrand. Dinner and overnight at Kvikne's Hotel, superbly located on the banks of the fjord and surrounded by mountains. |
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Day 5 Balestrand |
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Day free in Balestrand, giving you the opportunity to enjoy the outstanding beauty and nature of the fjords. The day starts with a traditional Norwegian buffet breakfast in the hotel's elegant dining room. You may want to spend the morning relaxing on the hotel terrace, breathing in the fresh mountain air and enjoying the spectacular views. We may also recommend a visit to the local aquarium and art gallery, or you many prefer to rent a bike or row boat from the hotel. A walking tour of the village of Balestrand, with it's historic buildings and other noteworthy sites, can also be arranged. Dinner and overnight at Kvikne's Hotel. |
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Day 6 Balestrand - Geiranger |
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Day 7 Geiranger - Oslo |
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More magnificent scenery today. Cross the Grotli Mountains to Lom, follow Lake Vågå and descend the Gudbrands Valley to the town of Lillehammer. Lunch in Lillehammer. After lunch, the journey continues alongside Lake Mjøsa, Norway's largest lake, back to Oslo and Holmenkollen, home of the world -famous ski musuem, offering unforgettable views of the city and Oslo Fjord way below. Dinner and overnight at Holmenkollen Park Hotel. |
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Day 8 Oslo - Stockholm |
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Depart Oslo by coach to the Swedish border. Cross into the province of Värmland, arriving in the city of Karlstad on Lake Vänern. Lunch in Karlstad. Reach the Swedish capital in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at Clarion Hotel Sign. |
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Day 9 Stockholm |
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Enjoy a 4-hour guided tour of the city. Sights include the Royal Palace, Parliament Buildings, Cathedral and Royal Theatre. Visit the enchanting Old Town (Gamla Stan) with its narrow cobbled streets and numerous antique shops, and the City Hall, where the Nobel Prize banquet is held each year. Afternoon free in Stockholm. Overnight at Clarion Hotel Sign. |
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Day 10 Stockholm - Helsinki |
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Morning free in Stockholm. Afternoon transfer from hotel to pier, to board a Silja Line luxurious cruise ferry for a 5:00 p.m. departure. Dinner onboard. Enjoy a choice of entertainment, bars, shops and casino on board. Overnight in 2-berth outside cabins with private facilities. |
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Day 11 Helsinki |
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Enjoy a buffet breakfast as you sail into Helsinki harbor. Enjoy a 3-hour guided tour of Helsinki. Sights include the Senate Square, Uspenski Cathedral, Parliament House, Finlandia Hall, Sibelius Park & Monument and the Rock Church. In the afternoon you can explore the busy market place or the many souvenir shops close to the harbor. Dinner and overnight at Radisson SAS Royal Hotel. |
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Day 12 Helsinki |
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Tour ends after breakfast at the hotel, with transfers to Helsinki Vantaa Airport to connect with individual flight departures. |
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Rates: ***$125 p.p. *** Early booking discount if pay by Feb 26, 2010 |
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Per person based on double occupancy $3,863 |
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After breakfast departure from Oslo, driving via Hønefoss along the charming Halling Valley to the resort town of Geilo. Buffet lunch at Bardøla Mountain Hotel. After lunch cross the wild Hardanger Mountain Plateau to Fossli, stopping to view the thundering Vøringsfoss Waterfall, highest in Norway. Descend the amazing Måbødal Canyon to the idyllic Hardanger Fjord. Short ferry ride, followed by drive around the Ulvik Fjord to the picturesque village of Ulvik. Dinner and overnight at Rica Brakanes Hotel, ideally located on the banks of the fjord.
After breakfast departure from your hotel by ferry, for a 1-hour cruise along the fjord to Fjærland. 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. Afterwards a typical Norwegian lunch will be served in sight of the glacier. During the afternoon, the tour continues via Loen and Stryn, to the picturesque village of Hellesylt. From here you go on board the ferry for a 1-hour cruise along the spectacular Geiranger Fjord, possibly the most impressive of all the Norwegian fjords. During the cruise you will pass close by some magnificent waterfalls, such as the Bridal Veil and the Seven Sisters. Dinner & overnight at Union Hotel.