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THE SCANDINAVIAN WITH ICELAND EXTENSION
18 Days starting from $3,599

Countries Visited:
Denmark, Germany, Iceland, Norway, Sweden

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Length: 18 Days
Type: Other Tours
Category: Other Tours
Operator: Globus
Tour Code: ZSE-2008
   
 
About This Tour


This 18-day Scandinavian getaway offers sparkling lakes, spectacular fjords, and more. From Copenhagen you’ll travel to Arhus, Gothenburg, Stockholm, Karlstad, Lillehammer, Flam, Bergen, Geilo, and Oslo. All special Globus features are included like Tivoli Gardens (open mid-April to mid-September), Hans Christian Andersen’s home, and Den Gamle By in Denmark, Gripsholm Castle in Sweden, and Frogner Park in Oslo, Norway. This vacation offers a great variety of transportation including cruising from Denmark to Sweden and, of course, a beautiful cruise on the Sognefjord. In Oslo, enjoy a farewell dinner to celebrate the success of your Scandinavian vacation.

 
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City Highlights
COPENHAGEN
Welcome drink; guided sightseeing, the Little Mermaid, visit the Royal Reception Rooms in Christiansborg Palace; Tivoli Gardens

ODENSE
Visit Hans Christian Andersen’s 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

Hotels:
COPENHAGEN First Vesterbro (F), ARHUS Radisson SAS Scandinavia (F), GOTHENBURG Scandic Europa (F), STOCKHOLM First Amaranten (F), KARLSTAD Clarion Collection Bilan (F), LILEHAMMER Radisson SAS (SF), FLAM Fretheim (F), BERGEN First Marin (F), GEILO Dr. Holms (F), OSLO Radisson SAS Scandinavia (SF) REYKJAVIK Grand Hotel Reykjavik (F)
Day 1:
(Sun.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

Day 2:
Arrival in Copenhagen, Denmark. (Mon.) Time to rest or to start exploring Denmark’s 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 city’s colorful amusement park. (FB)

Day 4:
Copenhagen–Arhus. (Wed.) Morning drive over one of the world’s largest suspension bridges constructed off-shore to the fairytale island of Funen. Visit HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN’S 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, Sweden’s 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 Norköping, 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 Mälar, visit King Gustav Vasa’s GRIPSHOLM CASTLE before continuing west through the scenic Lake District. On the way, glimpses of the ancient garrison town of Örebro and Bofors, site of Alfred Nobel’s ammunition factory. Overnight in pretty Karlstad on Lake Vänern. (FB,D)

Day 9:
Karlstad–Lillehammer, Norway. (Mon.) Drive through Värmland, the area so beautifully described in Selma Lagerlöf ’s Saga of Gösta 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 Mjøsa 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 Borgund’s 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 Nærøydal 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 Fløyen. Drive along the beautiful Hardangerfjord, then cross by FERRY before climbing up to Vøringfoss, Norway’s 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 Vigeland’s 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 Hafnarfjördur, the famous Blue Lagoon, and The Rift, a dramatic exhibition of geology. Homebound flight in the afternoon. (FB)


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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 Andersen’s 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

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Book now and take $200 off per couple on any air-inclusive European Low Season Vacations.*

* Book a 2008/2009 Globus Europe Winter air-inclusive vacation on select carriers to receive the $100 per person discount. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between June 4 and August 31, 2008 for travel commencing between October 1, 2008 and April 30, 2009. To secure the air booking, an additional deposit of $250 is required, which is refundable until the time that the flight information is confirmed. Offers not valid with one another or any offer and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


Save up to $600 per stateroom on 2009 Globus River and Small Ship Cruises

Discover an entirely new way to uncover the wonders of the world with river and small ship cruises. From a wine tasting adventure through the vineyards of France to island hopping in the Galapagos Islands, you’re sure to find a Globus river or small ship cruise that speaks to your heart. There’s simply no more peaceful way to sample the charming cities and awe-inspiring sights of Europe, China, Egypt and the Galápagos Islands.

*Book a 2009 Globus River Cruise air-inclusive vacation to receive the $300 off per person offer. Cruise-only bookings are eligible for the $125 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between May 14 and August 31, 2008 for travel through December 31, 2009. To secure the air booking, an additional deposit of $250 is required, which is refundable until the time that the flight information is confirmed. Offers not valid with one-another or any other offer and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


Standard Offers and Specials provided by Globus

Discount for young travelers

Share the pleasure of a Globus vacation with your children and grandchildren and take advantage of a 10-percent discount on the land-only price. For eligibility, children must be under 18 years of age on the departure date and must be accompanied by an adult. On escorted vacations we don’t accept children under eight years old because we have found that they are too young to enjoy these vacations.

Pay less for your second vacation

We charge you vacation price for your first vacation in 2008, but for every additional Globus vacation you take in the same year, you pay US$35 under list. Our vacations are designed and scheduled so you can combine them almost any way you want. It’s fun to play the add-a-vacation game yourself or talk to your travel agent.

Triple room reduction

On most Globus vacations you receive a reduction when three people travel together and share the same accommodations. Triple room reductions, when available, are listed on the itinerary pages. A word of caution: Triple rooms usually are no larger than twin rooms and the third bed, if there is one, is often a rollaway put in a twin-bedded room.

Avoid the single room supplement

We do not take reservations on a “share” basis because we have found that strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of their vacation. Avoid the single room supplement by traveling with a friend. It’s less expensive and much more fun!


Do you have a large party of friends or family that wants to travel?

Right now when you book between 5 and 7 people before December 31, 2008, each passenger will save $75.* For example, book 5 passengers and receive a $375 discount, 6 passengers equals a $450 discount and 7 passengers will receive a $525 discount. With an offer like this, the world’s greatest destinations are now closer than ever!

*Book a 2009 Globus vacation for five, six or seven travelers to receive the $75 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between Jun 4 and Dec 31, 2008 for travel through December 31, 2009. Individuals must be traveling together from the same origination point to receive the discount. Not valid with any other offer and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


   
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