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<strong>Scandinavia</strong><br />
<strong>Scandinavia</strong> is full of stunning scenery, long summer days, enchanting folk tales and mythical wild life.<br />
Explore it the easy way with this two week journey through the capital cities of Stockholm, Oslo and<br />
Copenhagen and some of the lesser known gems. Be spellbound by spectacular fjords and glaciers<br />
and enjoy a drive through the world's longest road tunnel! Make sure you pack your camera and all its<br />
gadgets, this is one slide show all your friends will want to sit through twice!<br />
Length: 10 days<br />
Accommodations:n/a<br />
Meals:<br />
Dinner, Breakfast<br />
as per itinerary<br />
Sightseeing: Sweden, Norway, Denmark<br />
Transportation: Coach, Ferry<br />
Next Tour: June 28, 2008<br />
Itinerary<br />
1. Day Stockholm<br />
After checking-in to your hotel, begin your exploration of Stockholm or just chill out and relax.<br />
This evening, meet your Tour Manager and get to know your fellow travellers over dinner.<br />
2. Day Stockholm<br />
Wander the narrow streets of Gamla Stan (the old town), see the changing of the guards at<br />
the Royal Palace and why not take the opportunity to visit the Vasa museum?
3. Day Stockholm to Elverum<br />
Today we begin our Norwegian adventure. We cross the border from Sweden and make our<br />
way towards Elverum. En-route, we pass by Lake Vanern, Sweden's largest inland sea.<br />
4. Day Elverum to Stryn<br />
A big day of scenery and sights today. First, we stop in the Olympic town of Lillehammer with<br />
its perfect lakeside location and hilltop ski jump. Then onto Lom, a small town well known for<br />
its stave church and finally to Geiranger. Why not take a cruise on the Geiranger Fjord, the<br />
second largest in Norway?<br />
5. Day Stryn to Voss<br />
Another memorable scenery day with stops in Skei, Sognefjord (largest fjord in Norway) and<br />
Flam before arriving at our destination, Voss. Why not make the most of the amazing photo<br />
opportunities with a ride on the famous Flam railway?<br />
6. Day Voss<br />
A free day to explore this beautiful region. Relax and enjoy the scenery, explore Voss town<br />
centre, or take the chance to do adventure activities such as white water rafting.<br />
7. Day Voss to Oslo<br />
A day of rugged scenery as we travel through the Telemark region and across the<br />
Hardangervidda to the capital of Norway, Oslo.<br />
8. Day Oslo to Copenhagen<br />
Free time in Oslo today before boarding our overnight ferry to Denmark. Seek out Edvard<br />
Munch's most famous painting, The Scream, visit the Kon-Tiki museum or stroll along the<br />
pedestrian mall with the locals.<br />
9. Day Copenhagen<br />
After our sightseeing tour this morning, time to explore this cosmopolitan capital. Everything<br />
from Lego to the Little Mermaid to majestic palaces can be found in Copenhagen. Maybe even<br />
spot a member of the Royal family browsing the stores in the city centre!<br />
10. Day Depart Copenhagen<br />
Highlights<br />
Time to swap addresses and say farewell to your new-found friends as your tour ends after<br />
breakfast.<br />
All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your tour price!<br />
Included<br />
• Stockholm: See Gamla Stan (the old town) and the changing of the guard at the Royal Palace<br />
• Stockholm: See Gamla Stan (the old town) and the changing of the guard at the Royal Palace<br />
• Stockholm: See Gamla Stan (the old town) and the changing of the guard at the Royal Palace
• Elverum: Scenic drive through unspoilt forests and lakes, known for bears, moose and wolves<br />
• Elverum: Stay in this beautiful riverside town<br />
• Elverum: Scenic drive through unspoilt forests and lakes, known for bears, moose and wolves<br />
• Elverum: Stay in this beautiful riverside town<br />
• Elverum: Scenic drive through unspoilt forests and lakes, known for bears, moose and wolves<br />
• Elverum: Stay in this beautiful riverside town<br />
• Lillehammer: Visit the 1994 Winter Olympics town and see the ski jump.<br />
• Lillehammer: Visit the 1994 Winter Olympics town and see the ski jump.<br />
• Lillehammer: Visit the 1994 Winter Olympics town and see the ski jump.<br />
• Lom: See one of the few remaining medieval stave churches in Norway<br />
• Lom: See one of the few remaining medieval stave churches in Norway<br />
• Lom: See one of the few remaining medieval stave churches in Norway<br />
• Geiranger: See the stunning Geiranger Fjord.<br />
• Geiranger: Photo stop at the most scenic spot in <strong>Scandinavia</strong>.<br />
• Geiranger: See the stunning Geiranger Fjord.<br />
• Geiranger: Photo stop at the most scenic spot in <strong>Scandinavia</strong>.<br />
• Geiranger: See the stunning Geiranger Fjord.<br />
• Geiranger: Photo stop at the most scenic spot in <strong>Scandinavia</strong>.<br />
• Skei: See the incredible Boyabreen glacier<br />
• Skei: See the incredible Boyabreen glacier<br />
• Skei: See the incredible Boyabreen glacier<br />
• Sognefjord: See the longest and most spectacular fjord in Norway.<br />
• Sognefjord: See the longest and most spectacular fjord in Norway.<br />
• Sognefjord: See the longest and most spectacular fjord in Norway.<br />
• Laerdal: Drive through the world's longest road tunnel - an engineering marvel.<br />
• Laerdal: Drive through the world's longest road tunnel - an engineering marvel.<br />
• Laerdal: Drive through the world's longest road tunnel - an engineering marvel.<br />
• Flam: Scenic drive along the Aurlandsfjord.<br />
• Flam: Scenic drive along the Aurlandsfjord.<br />
• Flam: Scenic drive along the Aurlandsfjord.<br />
• Voss: Explore the natural surroundings which make the town famous for extreme sports<br />
• Voss: Explore the natural surroundings which make the town famous for extreme sports<br />
• Voss: Explore the natural surroundings which make the town famous for extreme sports<br />
• Hardangervidda: Scenic drive through the Telemark region, famous as the area in World War<br />
II for the destruction of the heavy water plant.<br />
• Hardangervidda: Visit Europe's largest mountain plateau, home to the Telemark Ski.<br />
• Hardangervidda: Scenic drive through the Telemark region, famous as the area in World War<br />
II for the destruction of the heavy water plant.<br />
• Hardangervidda: Visit Europe's largest mountain plateau, home to the Telemark Ski.<br />
• Hardangervidda: Scenic drive through the Telemark region, famous as the area in World War<br />
II for the destruction of the heavy water plant.<br />
• Hardangervidda: Visit Europe's largest mountain plateau, home to the Telemark Ski.<br />
• Oslo: Visit Frogner Park to see the Vigeland sculptures<br />
• Oslo: See the Holmenkollen ski jump<br />
• Oslo: See the City Hall and Parliament<br />
• Oslo: Visit Frogner Park to see the Vigeland sculptures<br />
• Oslo: See the Holmenkollen ski jump<br />
• Oslo: See the City Hall and Parliament<br />
• Oslo: Visit Frogner Park to see the Vigeland sculptures<br />
• Oslo: See the Holmenkollen ski jump<br />
• Oslo: See the City Hall and Parliament<br />
• Copenhagen: See the Little Mermaid, the Resistance Museum and the Royal Palace<br />
• Copenhagen: See the Little Mermaid, the Resistance Museum and the Royal Palace<br />
• Copenhagen: See the Little Mermaid, the Resistance Museum and the Royal Palace
Accomodations<br />
• 8 nights in superior tourist class hotels and 1 overnight ferry<br />
• 9 Continental breakfasts (B) & 5 three-course dinners (D) – as per itinerary<br />
Contiki Difference<br />
• Experienced, professional Tour Manager and Driver<br />
• Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats<br />
• Free Contiki <strong>Travel</strong>lers Guide<br />
• Free Contiki document wallet<br />
• Overnight ferry as per itinerary<br />
Optional Excursions<br />
Stockholm<br />
Stockholm Dinner (325.00 Swedish Krone)<br />
Join your travel companions and sample a traditional Swedish meal in a funky restaurant in<br />
the heart of the city. A tempting array of local specialties awaits.<br />
Stockholm Dinner (325.00 Swedish Krone)<br />
Join your travel companions and sample a traditional Swedish meal in a funky restaurant in<br />
the heart of the city. A tempting array of local specialties awaits.<br />
Stockholm Dinner (325.00 Swedish Krone)<br />
Join your travel companions and sample a traditional Swedish meal in a funky restaurant in<br />
the heart of the city. A tempting array of local specialties awaits.<br />
Geiranger<br />
Geiranger Fjord Cruise (110.00 Norwegian Krone)<br />
Join us on a cruise which travel books say is not to be missed! We cruise along the fjord<br />
taking in the magnificence and beauty of waterfalls and age-old mountains. The cruise<br />
includes English commentary and is sure to be one of the highlights of your tour.<br />
Geiranger Fjord Cruise (110.00 Norwegian Krone)<br />
Join us on a cruise which travel books say is not to be missed! We cruise along the fjord<br />
taking in the magnificence and beauty of waterfalls and age-old mountains. The cruise<br />
includes English commentary and is sure to be one of the highlights of your tour.<br />
Geiranger Fjord Cruise (110.00 Norwegian Krone)<br />
Join us on a cruise which travel books say is not to be missed! We cruise along the fjord<br />
taking in the magnificence and beauty of waterfalls and age-old mountains. The cruise<br />
includes English commentary and is sure to be one of the highlights of your tour.<br />
Flam<br />
Flam Railway (310.00 Norwegian Krone)<br />
This train trip provides some of Norway's wildest and most magnificent scenery - taking in<br />
rivers that cut through deep ravines, amazing waterfalls and snow-capped mountains while<br />
travelling on one of the world's steepest railways.<br />
Flam Railway (310.00 Norwegian Krone)<br />
This train trip provides some of Norway's wildest and most magnificent scenery - taking in<br />
rivers that cut through deep ravines, amazing waterfalls and snow-capped mountains while<br />
travelling on one of the world's steepest railways.<br />
Flam Railway (310.00 Norwegian Krone)<br />
This train trip provides some of Norway's wildest and most magnificent scenery - taking in<br />
rivers that cut through deep ravines, amazing waterfalls and snow-capped mountains while<br />
travelling on one of the world's steepest railways.
Voss<br />
White Water Rafting (720.00 Norwegian Krone)<br />
Experience the thrills of white water rafting in the most picturesque setting imaginable! You'll<br />
travel through rapids in the company of your tour mates and a highly professional rafting<br />
team. Full equipment (including safety helmets and wet suits) is included in the cost.<br />
(Subject to weather conditions).<br />
White Water Rafting (720.00 Norwegian Krone)<br />
Experience the thrills of white water rafting in the most picturesque setting imaginable! You'll<br />
travel through rapids in the company of your tour mates and a highly professional rafting<br />
team. Full equipment (including safety helmets and wet suits) is included in the cost.<br />
(Subject to weather conditions).<br />
White Water Rafting (720.00 Norwegian Krone)<br />
Experience the thrills of white water rafting in the most picturesque setting imaginable! You'll<br />
travel through rapids in the company of your tour mates and a highly professional rafting<br />
team. Full equipment (including safety helmets and wet suits) is included in the cost.<br />
(Subject to weather conditions).<br />
Oslo<br />
Holmenkollen Ski Jump (60.00 Norwegian Krone)<br />
Take advantage of the group entrance rate and climb the ski tower of the highest ski jump in<br />
the world. The first ski jump on this site was built in 1892 and was made famous in the 1952<br />
Winter Olympic Games. The price includes entry into the ski museum which explains the<br />
history of skiing - a sport that was invented in Norway!<br />
Holmenkollen Ski Jump (60.00 Norwegian Krone)<br />
Take advantage of the group entrance rate and climb the ski tower of the highest ski jump in<br />
the world. The first ski jump on this site was built in 1892 and was made famous in the 1952<br />
Winter Olympic Games. The price includes entry into the ski museum which explains the<br />
history of skiing - a sport that was invented in Norway!<br />
Holmenkollen Ski Jump (60.00 Norwegian Krone)<br />
Take advantage of the group entrance rate and climb the ski tower of the highest ski jump in<br />
the world. The first ski jump on this site was built in 1892 and was made famous in the 1952<br />
Winter Olympic Games. The price includes entry into the ski museum which explains the<br />
history of skiing - a sport that was invented in Norway!<br />
Copenhagen<br />
Carlsberg Brewery (45.00 Danish Krone)<br />
Your chance to taste Denmark's most famous beer at the brewery where it's made. The<br />
Jacobsen Brewhouse is an exhibition of beer culture and classic brewing skills comprising<br />
interactive displays, special effects, stables with famous Jutland horses and the world's<br />
largest collection of bottles. At the end of the visit enjoy your included beer in the bar with<br />
panoramic views of the shining copper beer kettles where Carlsberg's special beers are<br />
brewed.<br />
Carlsberg Brewery (45.00 Danish Krone)<br />
Your chance to taste Denmark's most famous beer at the brewery where it's made. The<br />
Jacobsen Brewhouse is an exhibition of beer culture and classic brewing skills comprising<br />
interactive displays, special effects, stables with famous Jutland horses and the world's<br />
largest collection of bottles. At the end of the visit enjoy your included beer in the bar with<br />
panoramic views of the shining copper beer kettles where Carlsberg's special beers are<br />
brewed.<br />
Carlsberg Brewery (45.00 Danish Krone)<br />
Your chance to taste Denmark's most famous beer at the brewery where it's made. The<br />
Jacobsen Brewhouse is an exhibition of beer culture and classic brewing skills comprising<br />
interactive displays, special effects, stables with famous Jutland horses and the world's<br />
largest collection of bottles. At the end of the visit enjoy your included beer in the bar with<br />
panoramic views of the shining copper beer kettles where Carlsberg's special beers are<br />
brewed.
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