Explore Scandinavian city life and see the stunning nature of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark
Group trip with Join Marion
Date:
- September 05-18, 2019
Your package includes:
- 10 nights at hotels in double/twin rooms as mentioned in the program
- 2 nights overnight ferries outside cabins
- 12 Breakfasts – Buffet style
- 4 Dinners as mentioned in the program
- Deluxe coach for city tours and excursions as mentioned in the program
- Deluxe coach for transfers as mentioned in the program. Transfers are without assistance
- City tours of Bergen, Oslo, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki (with local guides)
- CruiseBergen– Flam
- Flam Railway (Flam – Myrdal)
- Train Myrdal– Bergen in 2nd class
- Containerporterage service on overnight ferries
- Welcome dinner at Bryggeloftet and Steune: 3 course dinner incl. coffee/tea and 2 glasses of wine per person or 2 beers
- Farewell dinner in a local restaurant : 3 course dinner incl. coffee/tea and 2 glasses of wine per person or 2 beers
Not included:
- Flights
- Porterage service at hotels
- Tips
- All personal expenses
Optional:
- North Sealand – Full day tour of Kronborg Castle
- Drottningholm Palace Sweden – Half day tour of Royal Swedish residence
- Tallin, Estonia – Full day tour of the medieval capital city of Estonia
Pricing:
- $3,219.00 per person/double occupancy
$1000.00 deposit is required now to hold your spot.
Second deposit for $1,000.00 due on April 15, 2019.
Final balance is due July 19, 2019.
For all details, please contact our ski travel specialists Marion Johnson
1-800-755-1330 Ext 208
Itinerary
SEPTEMBER 05, 2019
Fly from your hometown to Bergen (Norway).
Flight information and pricing to be available late October 2018.
Current average cost from US East Coast to Bergen using S.A.S. is $750 per person.
SEPTEMBER 06, 2019
Hotel Zander K**** or similar
Standard room
Arrival to Bergen Airport and transfer to hotel by private coach and English-speaking guide.
Guaranteed check in from 15.00.
Day is at leisure.
Welcome dinner at Bryggeloftet & Steune (1km walking distance from hotel).
*3 course dinner incl. coffee/tea & 2 glasses of wine per person or 2 beers
SEPTEMBER 07, 2019
Hotel Zander K**** or similar
Standard room
Breakfast at the hotel.
CITY SIGHTSEEING IN BERGEN (4 HOURS)
After breakfast meet your local English- speaking guide for a 4 hours city tour of Bergen including visit to Fantoft Stave (entrance included) and Troldhaugen (entrance included), the home of the composer Edvard Grieg.
Afternoon and evening at leisure.
SEPTEMBER 08, 2019
Hotel Zander K**** or similar
Standard room
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, walk to the pier to embark the cruise to Flam (8.00-14.25)
Upon arrival in Flam, visit The Flam Railway Museum (free of charge) and enjoy some time at leisure before embarking the famous Flam Railway, taking you to Myrdal. (16.05-17.03)
In Myrdal change train and continue to Bergen (17.13-19.55)
Upon arrival in Bergen, walk to the hotel (180 meters walking distance).
Please note that timing is 2018 schedule.
2019 schedule still to be confirmed.
SEPTEMBER 09, 2019
Hotel Scandic Victoria, *** or similar
Standard room
Transfer to the airport by private coach.
Flight to Oslo Upon arrival in Gardermoen Airport, Oslo meet your local English-speaking local guide for transfer to hotel. Before arriving at hotel visit the Viking Ship Museum (entrance included)
Guaranteed check in from 15.00.
Evening at leisure
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Breakfast at the hotel.
CITY SIGHTSEEING IN OSLO (3 HOURS)
Meet your local English-speaking guide for a 3-hour city tour of Oslo by private coach.
You will see the major sights of Oslo, visit Vigeland Parken, National Gallery and City Hall (entrances included).
In the afternoon transfer by private coach to DFDS pier to embark the overnight ferry to Copenhagen.
DFDS Seaways
2-berth outside cabin
Dinner buffet on board
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
Hotel Admiral **** or similar.
Standard room
Breakfast onboard the ship
Upon arrival in Copenhagen (09.45) meet your English-speaking guide for a combined transfer and city tour.
CITY SIGHTSEEING IN COPENHAGEN (4 HOURS)
See the major sights of Copenhagen, including the Little Mermaid, Nyhavn district, The Royal residence (outside visit), the Parliament Christiansborg Castle (outside visit).
Visit Rosenborg Castle, the home of the Danish Crown Jewels (entrance included)
Tour ends at your hotel for check-in
Guaranteed check in from 15.00
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
Hotel Admiral **** or similar
Standard room
Breakfast at the hotel.
Day at leisure
OPTIONAL: ROYAL CASTLE TOUR (REGULAR DEPARTURE)
Departure from City Hall Square (1,8km walking distance from hotel)
Duration 6,5 hours
We travel from Copenhagen on the beautiful Riviera road, with views of Oresund Strait with the Swedish coast beyond.
Kronborg Castle, known as Elsinore in English, stands at the seaward approach to the Oresund Strait. Its one of northern Europe’s best-preserved Renaissance castles and the most renowned Danish castle, made famous by William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Frederiksborg Castle is where you will risk losing your breath by the castles splendor. It is as fantastic on the inside as on the outside with its stunning and beautiful interior and remarkable gardens.
The unrivaled Renaissance castle was built by the legendary Danish King Christian IV and incorporates the best of Renaissance architecture and craftsmanship.
Enjoy photo stop at Royal family’s summer residence at Fredensborg Palace. There is an English-speaking host on board that will guide you through the castles. There is also a six language audio guide on the bus to give you a better insight into Danish history and culture.
During the tour, you can buy lunch and beverages. Please be aware there is a lot of walking on uneven surfaces and stairs during the tour. Remember to wear comfortable shoes.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Hotel Downtown Camper**** or similar
Standard room
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer by private coach to Arlanda Airport for the flight to Stockholm.
Upon arrival in Stockholm meet you local English-speaking guide for transfer by private coach to your hotel.
Guaranteed check in from 15.00.
Rest of the day at leisure
SEPTEMBER 14, 2019
Breakfast at the hotel.
After breakfast, your local English-speaking guide a 5 hours city tour by private coach.
CITY SIGHTSEEING IN STOCKHOLM (5 HOURS)
See the major sights of Stockholm, including Royal Palace (outside visit), Old Town, City Hall (entrance included) and Vasa Museum (entrance included)
Rest of the day at leisure
SEPTEMBER 15, 2019
Breakfast at the hotel.
OPTIONAL: DROTTNINGHOLM TOUR
Drottningholm Palace is the residence of the Royal family with several beautiful parks and green areas to experience. Enjoy the luscious palace park with its beautiful landscape design, historic theatre, and artful Chinese pavilion.
The cruise takes one hour one way. Entrance to Drottningholm Palace included
In the afternoon transfer to Tallink Silja pier for overnight ferry to Helsinki (16.45)
Tallink Silja overnight ferry
2 berth outside cabin
Dinner buffet onboard
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
Hotel Scandic Park *** or similar
Standard room
Upon arrival in Helsinki meet your English-speaking guide for a combined 3 hour City tour and transfer to hotel
CITY SIGHTSEEING IN HELSINKI (3 HOURS)
See the major sights of Helsinki including the Senate Square, Sibelius Park, Finlandia Hall, Uspenski Church and Olympic Stadium (all from outside). Visit Temppeliaukio Church (entrance included)
Tour ends at the hotel.
Guaranteed check in from 15.00.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Scandic Park *** or similar
Standard room
Breakfast at the hotel.
Day at leisure
OPTIONAL: TALLIN ESCURSION (REGULAR DEPARTURE)
Departure from West Harbour (3,5 km walking distance)
Duration 11-12 hours
Departure by boat from Helsinki for Tallinn, Estonia’s capital, in the morning. The city tour by car with English speaking guide will take you around the most important sights, also outside Medieval Tallinn. Walking tour of the Old Town area, a compact maze of cobblestone streets, historical buildings and breathtaking vistas.
After the tour there will be free time to explore the shops and sights on your own before the transfer to the harbor and journey back to Helsinki. Optional lunch is served in one of the charming restaurants in the Old Town.
In the evening farewell dinner in local restaurant (walking distance)
*3 course dinner incl. coffee/tea & 2 glasses of wine per person or 2 beers
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Breakfast at the hotel.
Unescorted transfer by private coach to Vantaa Airport for your international flight
End of services.