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Details

• Duration (with arrival/departure): 20
• Tour Style: Regional Europe
• Destinations: Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia, Norway

Itinerary

• Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to Copenhagen.



• Day 2 - Arrive Copenhagen On arrival at Copenhagen airport you are met and transferred to your hotel. After check-in, there's time to unwind before enjoying a Welcome Drink with your Tour Director and fellow travellers.
  
  Hotel: Plaza



• Day 3 - Copenhagen – Stockholm This morning we cross the Oresund to Sweden, and drive to beautiful Lake Vättern where we view the 17th century Brahehus Castle. From here we're off to Stockholm with its cobbled streets and medieval buildings of the Old Town. (Scandinavian Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Birger Jarl



• Day 4 - Stockholm – At Sea The charms of this city unfold on our morning sightseeing tour which includes the Royal Palace and City Hall. Our Tour Director will also show us a Hidden Treasure of this fascinating city , before time at leisure. This evening we will board our Silja Line ship for the overnight trip to Finland. (Scandinavian Breakfast)



• Day 5 - At Sea – Helsinki We dock in Turku, then it’s a short drive to Helsinki. Here our sightseeing tour shows us Finlandia Hall, the Senate and Market Squares, broad boulevards and domed Russian church. Then free time to shop and sightsee further. (Scandinavian Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Scandic Marina



• Day 6 - Helsinki – St. Petersburg (3 nights) An early morning departure as we travel into Russia, passing the timber centre of Kotka. From here we continue our journey through the forests of Karelia to our hotel in St. Petersburg for our three-night stay. This evening, we will enjoy complimentary champagne with dinner, and then perhaps visit a theatre for a Russian folklore show. (Scandinavian Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Pribaltiskaya (3 nights)



• Days 7 & 8 - St. Petersburg sightseeing & at leisure Featured on our sightseeing tour this morning are the Tsar's Winter Palace, Nevsky Prospekt, St. Isaac's Cathedral, the statue of Peter the Great and a visit to the Peter and Paul fortress. During our stay we enjoy an included visit to the Hermitage Museum to visit one of the world's largest and most valuable art collections set in the splendour of the Winter Palace. (Breakfast / Breakfast)



• Day 9 - St. Petersburg – Tallinn Today our drive brings us to the Russian border where we cross into the Baltic State of Estonia. We continue via Rakvere to the Estonian capital Tallinn for dinner and overnight. (Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Reval Park



• Day 10 - Tallinn sightseeing – At Sea Today's sightseeing tour explores the beautifully preserved streets and buildings of the old Hanseatic Quarter and 15th century Luhike Jalg Gate. We visit the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and see the old Town Hall before time on your own perhaps to shop and sightsee further. Later, we drive to the port of Tallinn where we board our ship for the overnight mini-cruise from Estonia to Sweden. (Breakfast)



• Day 11 - At Sea – Orebro – Hamar Relax on board as we sail across the Baltic Sea for a mid-morning arrival in Stockholm. A scenic drive brings us to medieval Orebro. Then into Varmland and along the banks of Lake Vänern past Karlstad, and on across the Norwegian border. We follow the Glomma River to Lake Mjøsa and beautiful Hamar. (Scandinavian Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Scandic Hamar



• Day 12 - Hamar – Lillehammer – Geiranger (2 nights) This morning we make our way to Lillehammer, host to the 1994 Winter Olympics. Then on through the Gudbrandsal Valley, driving past the Jotunheimen Mountains, home of the Giants! Next we will visit a Stave Church at Lom, before beautiful scenic views near Dalsnibba Pass. Finally, we arrive in Geiranger. (Scandinavian Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Geiranger (2 nights)



• Day 13 - Geiranger at leisure After breakfast enjoy a full day to relax in this breathtaking fjord. You may wish to consider an optional excursion to Trollstigen, or walk along marked trails through the landscape echoed in Ibsen's Peer Gynt. Tonight, dinner is served at the hotel. (Scandinavian Breakfast / Dinner)



• Day 14 - Geiranger – Sognefjord (Leikanger) This morning it's a short ferry cruise along Geirangerfjord to Hellesylt, reboarding our coach for the journey via the Josetedal Mountains and Lake Jolstra. Next we'll view the Bøya Glacier before a drive along the shores of Sognefjord, to our hotel in Leikanger for dinner and our overnight stay. (Scandinavian Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Sognefjord



• Day 15 - Sognefjord (Leikanger) – Voss – Bergen Today across Sognefjord with superb views on the ascent to the Vikafjell Mountains. Then from here we continue through the ski resort of Voss to Bergen port. After viewing the colourful harbour, we head to our hotel for our overnight stay. (Scandinavian Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Scandic City



• Day 16 - Bergen – Geilo Our morning orientation tour highlights Bergen's landmarks. Next on to Hardangerfjord and on across Eidefjord to the rugged landscape of the Hardangervidda and the resort of Geilo. Scandinavian Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Highland



• Day 17 - Geilo – Oslo Today after breakfast, we enjoy a scenic drive to the Hallingdal Valley before our arrival in Oslo. Here a sightseeing tour shows us the Old Cathedral, the Royal Palace plus a visit to the Vigeland Sculpture Park. Our Tour Director will also show us another Hidden Treasure before time at leisure, maybe to see the Kon-Tiki raft? (Scandinavian Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Scandic Kna



• Day 18 - Oslo – Gothenburg Our day starts with a drive through the farmlands of Oslofjord to Sweden's 350-year old city of Gothenburg. On our arrival an orientation tour reveals this sophisticated harbour city with its well kept canals and parks. (Scandinavian Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Scandic Opalen



• Day 19 - Gothenburg – Copenhagen Gothenburg – Copenhagen This morning we will drive to Copenhagen where our afternoon sightseeing tour includes a walking tour through the area around the Amalienborg Palace – an elegant quarter of 18th century buildings. Then we will walk through the historic centre seeing the 17th century Stock Exchange, the Christiansborg Palace, the Cathedral and the 19th century Theatre Royal. Then, we'll see the Little Mermaid – the statue inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale. Afterwards there's time at leisure. You may wish to do some last-minute souvenir shopping or explore this city further. This evening we get together with our Tour Director and fellow travelling companions for a festive Farewell Dinner. (Scandinavian Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Plaza



• Day 20 - Copenhagen – USA Time to bid farewell to new-found friends as we transfer you to the airport for your return flight to America. (Scandinavian Breakfast)


Depart USAArrive CopenhagenCopenhagen – StockholmStockholm – At SeaAt Sea – HelsinkiHelsinki – St. Petersburg St. Petersburg sightseeing & at leisureSt. Petersburg – TallinnTallinn sightseeing – At SeaAt Sea – Orebro – HamarHamar – Lillehammer – Geiranger Geiranger at leisureGeiranger – Sognefjord (Leikanger)Sognefjord (Leikanger) – Voss – BergenBergen – GeiloGeilo – OsloOslo – GothenburgGothenburg – CopenhagenCopenhagen – USA

Whats Included

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Sightseeing Highlights

• Brahehus Castle: Castle See the 17th century castle, enjoy the lake views.
• Stockholm: Sightseeing including a visit to the City Hall.
• Helsinki: Sightseeing including Finlandia Hall, Senate and Market Squares.
• St. Petersburg: Sightseeing includes the Nevsky Prospekt, St. Isaac's Cathedral, the statue of St. Peter the Great, a visit to the St. Peter and Paul fortress, plus a highlight visit to the Hermitage Museum.
• Tallinn: Sightseeing explores the old Hanseatic Quarter and Luhike Jalg Gate. Visit the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
• Orebro: Visit the medieval city.
• Lillehammer: Visit the Olympic Resort.
• Lom: Visit a Stave Church.
• Geirangerfjord: Spectacular fjord cruise.
• Sognefjord: Admire the stunning scenery.
• Bergen: Orientation of this beautiful city.
• Oslo: Sightseeing including the Old Cathedral and Royal Palace. Visit the Vigeland Sculpture Park.
• Gothenburg: Orientation of this sophisticated harbour city.
• Copenhagen: Sightseeing including the Little Mermaid and Christiansborg Palace.
• Scenic drives: Lake Vattern, Karelian Forests, Varmland, Lake Vanern, Glomma River, Lake Mjosa, Gudbrandsal Valley, Jotunheimen Mountains, Dalsnibba Pass, Fjord country, Josetedal Mountains, Lake Jolstra, Hardangervidda, Hallingdal Valley, Oslofjord farmlands.

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Dining Highlights

• 1 Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Copenhagen
• 14 full Scandinavian breakfasts in Scandinavia and 4 breakfasts elsewhere
• 8 three-course dinners
• Farewell Dinner with wine in Copenhagen
27 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

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First Class Travel Highlights

• The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
• A qualified local city guide in Stockholm, Helsinki, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Oslo and Copenhagen.
• Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar’s luxury air-conditioned coaches with onboard washroom.
• Overnight mini-cruise from Sweden to Finland and across the Baltic Sea from Estonia to Sweden; all cabins with two berths and private facilities.
• Mini-cruise along Geirangerfjord.
• Stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
• All hotel service charges, tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
• A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

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Airport Transfers
Copenhagen Airport Transfers will be provided on Days 2 and 20. Group transfers on arrival at Copenhagen Airport will operate at 09.00, 12.00 and 15.30. Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Copenhagen Airport at 08.30 and 11.30.
• London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It's that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
• Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
• You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
• Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
• Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
• Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.
• In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
• No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
• Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
• European Gateways With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
• Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
• Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
• Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
• Click here to see scheduled transfer times.

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Additional Visa Requirements

• Additional Visa Requirements US passport holders require a visa for Russia. Consult your Travel Agent regarding visas for Estonia.
• Note: No visa can be issued at borders in Europe.

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Child Prices: Apply to children under the age of 16.