SCANDINAVIAN CAPITALS 2006
8 days / 7 nights, Stockholm - Växjö - Copenhagen – Oslo
Departures: June 19, 26 / July 03, 10, 17, 24, 31 / Aug 07, 14, 2006
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Our Scandinavian Capitals tour features the colorful and bustling capitals of Sweden, Denmark and Norway. Travel by private motor coach and enjoy the overnight cruise. Starting in Stockholm, the" Venice of the North”, we travel through famous "Kingdom of Crystal" region and the picturesque Swedish Countryside. Via Småland region to historic towns and cathedrals. In “Wonderful Copenhagen", visit the Little Mermaid and Tivoli. Your city tour includes the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Christiansborg Palace and Amalienborg Palace. Enjoy the overnight cruise on the fabulous DFDS Seaways ship, sailing across the Baltic Sea into the Oslo Fjord. Highlights of Oslo are the Viking Ship Museum on the Bygdøy Peninsula, the Vigeland famous Sculptor Park and Holmenkollen Ski Jump.
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Day 1 ARRIVAL STOCKHOLM (D)
Individual arrival in Stockholm. Transfer on your own to the hotel. Welcome to Stockholm, Sweden’s Old capital. Laced with canals and bridges, unique in its blend of tradition and innovation. Some of Scandinavia’s finest museums and restaurants are found in the city. The afternoon will be at leisure to relax and enjoy Stockholm. This evening you will join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner. Dinner and overnight at the Clarion Stockholm Hotel or similar.
Day 2 STOCKHOLM (B)
After breakfast, depart for a morning sightseeing tour of Stockholm. Your tour includes a visit to the famous City Hall, with its elegant Golden Hall, site of the Nobel Prize Banquet. Stroll through the Old Town with its cobblestone streets and medieval buildings. We will walk past the Royal Palace and Stock Exchange before boarding the coach for a visit to the Southern Island. You will have splendid views over the city and the harbour. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure. Overnight at the Clarion Stockholm Hotel or similar.
Day 3 STOCKHOLM - VÄXJÖ (B)
After breakfast depart Stockholm, travel south to the picturesque old town of Vadstena. Visit Vadstena on foot as we learn more about the Swedish history. Continue south to Växjö, the main town of the province of Kronberg for overnight. Overnight at the Scandic Hotel Växjö or similar.
Day 4 VÄXJÖ - COPENHAGEN (B)
Depart hotel after breakfast, a stop will be made at Småland Museum, with its interesting are collection, coins and a glass collection illustrating the history of glass making in Sweden. Continue on to the university town of Lund, where we will visit the Lund Cathedral. The cathedral houses fascinating treasures including intricately carved chairs from the year 1300, which were reserved for the Monks from the monastery next door. Travel across the Øresund Bridge linking Sweden with Denmark for a two night stay in Copenhagen. Overnight at the First Hotel Vesterbro or similar.
Day 5 COPENHAGEN (B)
After breakfast, enjoy a morning tour of Copenhagen. Drive down Hans Christian Andersen Boulevard, which runs past world famous Tivoli, the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek with its incredible collection of works of art and past the National Museum. Cross the picturesque canal and arrive at Christiansborg Palace, the seat of the Danish Parliament. View the Old Stock Exchange, which was built in the 17th century, and continue past the Naval Church where many grand Royal events take place. Drive past the Amalienborg Palace, the Queens residence as we travel to see the world famous statue of the Little Mermaid. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Overnight at the First Hotel Vesterbro or similar.
Day 6 COPENHAGEN - OSLO (B)
Breakfast at hotel, the day at leisure to enjoy Copenhagen on your own. Late afternoon transfer to the DFDS Seaways pier where you will board the overnight ship to Oslo. Overnight on board the luxurious DFDS Seaways ship.
Day 7 OSLO (B)
Enjoy breakfast on board the ferry as you sail up the Oslo Fjord. Upon arrival in Oslo, you will be treated to a 3 hour city tour. The first stop is the Frogner Park with the Vigeland Sculpture Park. 650 statues made of bronze, granite and wrought iron depict the cycle of life. The next stop is the Holmenkollen Ski jump with an impressive view over Oslo. Continue to the Viking Ship Museum with the 1000 year old Viking Ship that makes history come alive. Proceed past the medieval fortress of Akershus, the Royal Palace and the Town Hall. The remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight at the Scandic Edderkoppen or similar.
Day 8 OSLO DEPARTURE (B)
Enjoy breakfast at hotel before check out.
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Departure Dates 2006
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June 19, 26
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July 03, 10, 17, 24, 31
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Aug 07, 14 |
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Prices in US Dollars
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Scandinavian Highlights, 14 days (Stockholm - Oslo)
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Per person in double
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1,695
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Single Supplement |
680 |
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Included
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7 nights hotel accommodations
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Overnight cruise on DFDS Seaways, Copenhagen - Oslo, inside 2-berth cabin
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Scandinavian breakfast buffet daily
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Welcome Dinner
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Guided sightseeing tour of Stockholm, 3 hours
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Entrance to Småland Museum
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Entrance to Lund Museum
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Guided sightseeing tour of Copenhagen, 3 hours
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Guided sightseeing tour of Oslo, 3 hours
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Entrance to Viking Ship Museum
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Tour escort throughout
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Add-ons: Tour Options
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Please note:
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These tours are organized by our Associate Partners in Copenhagen. In order to offer a greater variety of tour options, the programs allow for participants to join or depart from the tour in various transit locations. We do hope that the possible change of group participants does not cause any inconvenience.
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List of Hotels
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Night 1 & 2
Clarion Stockholm Hotel
Stockholm / Sweden
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Night 3
Scandic Hotel Växjö
Växjö / Sweden
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Night 4 & 5
First Hotel Vesterbro
Copenhagen / Denmark
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Night 6
On board DFDS Seaways / inside cabin
Copenhagen - Oslo
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Night 7
Scandic Hotel Edderkoppen
Oslo / Norway
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