Collette > Spectacular Scandinavia

Spectacular Scandinavia
13 Days starting from $3,299

Countries Visited:
Sweden, Norway

 

Length: 13 Days
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Operator: Collette
Tour Code: 3393
   
 
 
About This Tour


You will find that Scandinavia truly is Spectacular on this 13 day tour of Norway, Sweden and Denmark. Enjoy two nights in Stockholm, Sweden's picturesque capital sprawled across many islands in Lake Mälaren. Stroll Bergen's picturesque Hanseatic Wharf, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore Norway's dramatic scenery aboard the Flam Railway and cruising the Naeroy Fjord. Say "Skaal," and toast your discoveries at a farewell dinner in Copenhagen's festive fantasy world, Tivoli Gardens.

 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing
  • Details

Enjoy the services of a professional tour manager who accompanies you throughout your trip.

Meals
11 Full Scandinavian Breakfast(s), 7 Dinner(s)

Hotel Accommodations:
Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges

STOCKHOLM First Hotel Amaranten
OSLO Bristol Hotel
LOEN Hotel Alexandra
STALHEIM Stalheim Hotel
BERGEN Radisson SAS Royal
COPENHAGEN First Hotel Vesterbro
On some dates alternate hotels may be used.  Add a pre night stay in Stockholm or a post night stay in Copenhagen. Prices start at $125 per person.

Complimentary hotel-to-hotel baggage handling.
Sightseeing
Private transportation via a deluxe, climate-controlled motorcoach
Day 1
Overnight Flight


Day 2
Stockholm, Sweden - Tour Begins
Your tour begins today in the beautiful city of Stockholm. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner in the old town at Fem Sma Hus, 5 connected timber-framed houses from the 17th century that capture the flavor of a bygone era.

Day 3
Stockholm
Begin your day with a tour of Stockholm''s city sights, showcasing the city''s greatest vistas and attractions. Visit City Hall, stroll through the Gamla Stan (Old Town) and see the Riddarholm Church, the Royal Palace, and the Parliament. Visit the unique Vasa Ship Museum and learn about its shocking maiden voyage, when it sank in one nautical mile. This ship, commissioned in the 1600''s by King Vasa, was raised 334 years later from its sunken ocean home. Perfectly preserved, it offers a rare glimpse into the amazing craftsmanship of the 17th century.

Day 4
Stockholm - Oslo, Norway
Behold the picturesque landscape as you travel to the Norwegian border. This afternoon you arrive in Oslo, the smallest capital city in Scandinavia. Oslo is filled with beautiful green parks, interesting architecture, and inlet islands.

Day 5
Oslo
A guided tour of Oslo features the Viking Ship Museum’s thousand-year-old Viking ships. Continue the tour along Karl Johan Street and view the Royal Palace and City Hall in quaint downtown Oslo. Next, visit the Vigeland Park, home to a unique collection of statues and sculptures. Later this afternoon enjoy leisure time to relax or explore independently.

Day 6
Oslo - Lillehammer - Loen
This morning travel north to the county’s largest lake, Lake Mjosa. Before a panoramic view of the 1994 Winter Olympic site of Lillehammer, stop at the 17th century Annexstad Farm. Meet the owner, whose family has owned the farm for generations, and get a glimpse of farm life through the years. Continue through Norway’s Gudbrandsdal Valley to the spectacular fjord region. Spend the next two nights in beautiful Loen, nestled on the banks of the North Fjord.

Day 7
Loen - Geirangerfjord - Loen
Spend the day enchanted by the dramatic landscape of the fjord region of Norway. Journey north to Hellesylt and embark on an exhilarating fjord cruise. Traverse one of Norway''s majestic fjords, known as the Geirangerfjord.

Day 8
Loen - Stalheim
Begin your day with a memorable visit to the amazing Briksdal Glacier, considered one of the most beautiful glaciers in Norway. Your travels continue south across the mighty Sognefjord, the largest and deepest of Norway''s fjords. Tonight, enjoy the renowned Stalheim Hotel, with a view that has inspired many artists.

Day 9
Stalheim - “Norway in a Nutshell” - Bergen
This morning embark on a memorable two-hour fjord cruise on the Naeroy fjords, the most narrow and spectacular branch of the Sognefjord. Next, journey along the renowned Flam Railway, witnessing some of the world’s most scenic wilderness as you ascend 3,000 feet - passing mighty waterfalls, towering mountains, and amazing valleys. Cap off this amazing day in Bergen, the “Gateway to the Fjords”. Bergen was founded in 1070 and today is known for its old-world charm and scenic landscape.

Day 10
Bergen
Today, independently explore this beautiful town. Spend time walking along the harborfront known as the Bryggen, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This city is widely known for the thriving activity from the German Hanseatic merchants that dominated for 400 years. Your Tour Manager will be on hand to offer suggestions for how to best spend your day.

Day 11
Bergen - Copenhagen, Denmark
Take a morning flight* to Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. Accompany a local expert on an engaging city tour and view Denmark’s center of Parliament known as Christianborg; Amalienborg Palace, the residence of the Danish Royal Family; and the Royal Theater. Conclude the tour at the Little Mermaid Statue, a 1913 sculpture honoring Hans Christian Andersen’s famous fictional character.

Day 12
Copenhagen
The day is yours to visit the many shops or famous museums in the city. Tonight, the illuminating fantasy world of Tivoli Gardens* and dinner at the Restaurant Balkonen is the setting for your farewell dinner.

Day 13
Copenhagen - Tour Ends


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Airfare Disclaimer
A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link.

Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.
         
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Know Before You Go...

Land prices do not include flights from your departure city or internal flights within Scandinavia.  All air, including internal flights, can be purchased through Collette Vacations.

Tivoli Gardens and Restaurant Balkonen will be open from April 16-September 19.  They are closed at all other times. An alternate restaurant will be used on other dates.

Passport & Visa Information
Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements.

IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact.

Time Zone
Sweden, Norway and Denmark are 6 hours ahead of EST.
Electricity
An adaptor (which changes the physical plug) and/or converter (which changes the electric current) are necessary if you plan to use an appliance with voltage different from the standard within the country you are visiting. Please note, if your appliance has dual voltage you may still need an adaptor for the plug. Voltage for Europe is 220.
Elevation
Elevation on this tour will not exceed 3,000 feet.

  • Savor Swedish cuisine at Fem Sma Hus as you dine in a charming 17th century cellar furnished like a private castle.
  • Visit Annexstad Farm for a glimpse at Scandinavian farm life 100 years ago.
  • Traverse one of Norway’s majestic fjords, known as the Geirangerfjord.
  • Behold the serene Briksdal Glacier, considered one of the most beautiful glaciers in Norway.

    • Know Before You Go...

    Land prices do not include flights from your departure city or internal flights within Scandinavia.  All air, including internal flights, can be purchased through Collette Vacations.

    Tivoli Gardens and Restaurant Balkonen will be open from April 16-September 19.  They are closed at all other times. An alternate restaurant will be used on other dates.

    Passport & Visa Information
    Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements.

    IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact.

    Time Zone
    Sweden, Norway and Denmark are 6 hours ahead of EST.
    Electricity
    An adaptor (which changes the physical plug) and/or converter (which changes the electric current) are necessary if you plan to use an appliance with voltage different from the standard within the country you are visiting. Please note, if your appliance has dual voltage you may still need an adaptor for the plug. Voltage for Europe is 220.
    Elevation
    Elevation on this tour will not exceed 3,000 feet.
       
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