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Northern Europe & Russia 16 Days
View: Copenhagen, Helsingor, Oslo, Geilo, Bergen, Songdal, Briksdal, Geiranger, Karistad, Orebro, Stockholm, Helsinki, St. Petersburg, Moscow
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Day 01 U.S.A - Copenhagen (Demark)
Overnight flight to Copenhagen, will arrive next morning.
Day 02 Copenhagen
After arrival, we will start a half day sightseeing tour via Little Mermaid, Christiansborg Palace, Fredrikborg Castle, Kronborg Castle, Renaissance Stock Exchange, Gefion Fountain and Amilienborg Palace.
Day 03 Copenhagen - Helsingor – Oslo
After breakfast, sightseeing tour to see Viking Ships Museum, Munch Museum, Frogner Park, NRK Opplevelser, Akershus Castle, Bogstad, Manor, Centre for Design and Architecture, Old Aker Church, City Hall, Ladegard, Old Manor House, Stortinget The Parliament. Later afternoon transfer to sea dock and take ferry to capital of Norway - Oslo.
Day 04 Oslo – Geilo
Scandinavian buffet breakfast on board. Upon arrival at Oslo, panoramic sightseeing in the Norwegian capital features such landmarks as City Hall, National Theatre, Parliament, and the Royal Palace, the magnificent Frogner Park with Gustav Vigeland’s famous stark sculptures.
Before lunch visit the Viking Ships Museum and Thor Heyerdal’s Kon-Tiki Museum. In the afternoon, discover the Norwegian Wild West grandeur with Northern Alps scenery and arrive into Geilo, the ski resort for the Scandinavian.
Day 05 Geilo – Bergen
An easy morning by driving along the valley of Hardangervidda with its old-rich peasant tradition, cross ferry to reach Hardangerfjord on the famous Fjord in Norway. Afternoon, arrival in Bergen, a cluster of brightly painted houses squeezed between the harbor and seven surrounding mountains. Meet your local expert at nearby Troldhaugen for a visit to the Home of the Composer Edward Grieg, the celebrated “Voice of Norway”.
Day 06 Bergen - Sognefjord – Songdal
A morning to remember! Drive through the lush valley of Fjordland, and pass by the mountain resort of Voss and motor through a narrow canyon up to Stalheim, a lofty vantage point high above the majestic Naerodal Valley.
Lunch at Stalheim with a view of Sognefjord Valley. In the afternoon you’re in for a real treat, first drive back down to sea level and arrive at Gudvangen for two hours cruise on the spectacular Sognefjord. Overnight at Songdal.
Day 07 Songdal - Briksdal – Geiranger
After a morning Scandinavian buffet breakfast get ready for a day of a adventure through the valley of the Fjordland and see the spectacular view of The Northern Parts of Norway. In the afternoon, we will arrive in Briksdal where one can find one of the largest glaciers in the Northern Hemisphere. In the evening we arrive another Norwegian Fjordland of Geiranger.
Day 08 Geiranger - Lillehammer – Oslo
Morning buffet breakfast at hotel then travel south via Lillehammer (1994 Winter Olympic) to Oslo. Upon arrival in Oslo, transfer to hotel and the rest of time is free for leisure.
Day 09 Oslo - Karistad – Orebro
A scenic day in Sweden: green valley shimmering lakes, and towering mountains through valley of Varmaland to Karistad. After lunch in Karistad, and before reaching Orebro stop in Mariefred for a photo at the Castle of Gripsholm; arrive in Orebro in the late afternoon.
Day 10 Orebro - Stockholm – Helsinki
Morning drive to Stockholm. After arrival, enjoy this beautiful city by the crystalline waters which flow through its intersecting canals gives a luminous appearance to palaces, castles, and parks. Sightseeing tour to see City Hall, Gold Room, Drottningholm Palace (Royal Palace), the Old City (Gamla Stan), Fjallgatan view point. We will check in for the Silja Cruise Line, a deluxe 60 thousand-tons cruise ship.
Day 11 Helsinki
A grand Scandinavia buffet breakfast on board. Late morning arrive in Helsinki. Upon arrival, Start out the panoramic highlights of Helsinki includes The Church in the Rock, USpenski Cathedral, Helsinki Cathedral, Sibelius Monument, Kauppatori, President’s Palace, Olympic Stadium.
Day 12 Helsinki - St. Petersburg
Transfer to station by train to St. Petersburg, Russia. A city founded by Peter the Great; few cities in the world match the grace of St. Petersburg. Upon arrival, lunch at a local restaurant, and checking in at your hotel. In the afternoon we start our panoramic city tour by coach with the English speaking guide includes Alexander Column and Hermitage. Tonight enjoy a Russian feast with a Gala Dinner and folklore show in the Czars Palace.
Day 13 St. Petersburg – Moscow
After breakfast, we visit the Park and Grand Palace of Petrodvorets. We then travel to St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Peter and Paul Fortress, Cruiser Aurora and Church of Silled Blood. Dinner at local restaurant. After dinner transfer to railway station, by train to Moscow.
Day 14 Moscow
After arrival in the morning, we visit Lenin’s Tomb and Gum Department Store, St. Basil;s Cathedral, Kremlin grounds and Armoury Chamber.
Day 15 Moscow
Today visit Pushkin Square , Pushkin Square, Museum, KGB Headquarter, and we will ride Metro on tour. Afternoon visit Lenin Hill, Moscow University. At last entrance to Novodevichy Convent.
Day 16 Moscow - U.S.A.
Transfer to airport at early morning by trans-Atlantic flight back to USA.
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