Scandinavia 2019 TRAVEL BROCHURE

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1 Scandinav i a 2019 TRAVEL BROCHURE

2 BREKKE TOURS YOUR SCANDINAVIAN SPECIALIST SINCE 1956 Brekke Tours is pleased to present our 2019 escorted tours and independent travel options featuring activities and destinations in Scandinavia and beyond! In addition to breathtaking sites of natural beauty, you will have the opportunity to learn about the people and their customs, as well as the cultural and historical aspects of Scandinavia. From tracing the steps of your ancestors to guiding your own dog-sled team under the magical northern lights, the staff of Brekke Tours is here to help make your travel dreams a reality. We hope to share our love of travel and introduce you, your family and friends to our own favorite corner of the world, Scandinavia! Why travel with Brekke Tours? Let our clients tell you why... This was the trip of a lifetime for my 89 year old father, my sister, brother, and I. We learned so much about the beautiful country of our ancestors, its culture, as well as the kindness and humor of the native Norwegians. We had a small tour and we all became like one big family. I can t wait to go back to Norway with Brekke Tours! ~ J.B., Newton, IA This was an enriching experience which highlighted the natural beauty, the history, and the charm of Norway. Our comfort and interests were carefully considered in structuring the itinerary. I was surprised that group travel could be a joy. ~ J.N., Park Falls, WI I have lived in Norway and still saw many new places and learned so much of my family s country from our exceptional guide. I am most impressed with my experience and would not hesitate to take another trip with Brekke. ~ R.H., Bakersfield, CA This was a trip of a lifetime for us. The Brekke staff was so helpful planning our pre- and post-trips. Guide was fantastic! ~ H.L. and P.Z., Hager City, WI For additional testimonials, please visit our website. Brekke Tours & Travel 802 N. 43rd Street Grand Forks, ND Toll-Free: Tours@BrekkeTours.com /brekketours /brekketours /brekketours /brekketours Brochure photography courtesy of: Shutterstock.com; Jean Marthaler; ragnarhartvig.no/flåm AS;

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS NORWAY ESCORTED TOURS Land of the Midnight Sun Spectacular Norway Best of Norway Majestic Southern Norway Norway: Scenic & Historic Norway s Family Adventure Delightful Norway Sogn/Voss/Valdres Heritage Tour Splendor of Norway SCANDINAVIA ESCORTED TOURS Taste of Norway & Sweden Captivating Scandinavia Iceland Complete Grand Tour of Iceland PRE18 19 and POST-TOUR EXTENSIONS Iceland and Denmark Sweden, Finland, Russia & Faroe Islands SCANDINAVIAN CRUISE OPTIONS Norwegian Coastal Voyage Scandinavia & Russia Cruise INDEPENDENT TRAVEL OPTIONS Arne Brekke The staff of Brekke Tours & Travel is honored to continue Arne Brekke's legacy of connecting ScandinavianAmericans with their roots. Espen Mills/Innovation Norway Independent Tours in Norway Independent Tours in Scandinavia and Iceland BOOK YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE TODAY! Online Phone

4 LAND OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN June 7-19 Trondheim, Namsos, Saltstraumen, Kjerringøy, Bodø, the Lofoten Islands, Narvik and Tromsø Travel north of the Arctic Circle, city sightseeing in Trondheim and Tromsø, Arctic Circle Center, Kjerringøy Trading Post, full day exploring the breathtaking Lofoten Islands, cable car excursion in Narvik, Polar Park (the world s northernmost wildlife park) ITINERARY 13 DAYS Arctic Circle Leknes Å NORWAY Namsos Trondheim Narvik Bodø Saltstraumen Sandnessjøen Tromsø DAY 1 FRIDAY, JUNE 7 Mpls/St. Paul Trondheim: Depart on your transatlantic flight. To request alternate dates or for estimated airfare supplements from other US cities, please note on application. DAY 2 SATURDAY, JUNE 8 [D] Trondheim: Arrive at Værnes Airport Trondheim. Transfer to hotel. Balance of day free to adjust to time change. Welcome dinner and overnight at Scandic Nidelven. DAY 3 SUNDAY, JUNE 9 [B] Trondheim: Morning sightseeing tour features the Nidaros Cathedral, one of Scandinavia's most splendid cathedrals. Afternoon free. Dinner on own. Overnight at hotel. DAY 4 MONDAY, JUNE 10 [B,D] Trondheim Stiklestad Namsos: Drive to Stiklestad, site of the battle of 1030 which led to the death of King Olav Haraldson (later St. Olav) and the acceptance of Christianity in Norway. Proceed to Namsos, an important trade center. Dinner and overnight at Scandic Rock City. DAY 5 TUESDAY, JUNE 11 [B,D] Namsos Sandnessjøen: Enjoy the coastal scenery of Helgeland as we drive north. Norway is one of the world s largest exporters of fish and seafood, an industry employing approximately 21,000. Visit the Norwegian Aquacenter and learn about aquaculture. Continue to Sandnessjøen. Dinner and overnight in at Scandic Syv Søstre. DAY 6 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 [B,D] Sandnessjøen Saltstraumen: Drive to the Arctic Circle, which marks the boundary of the midnight sun of the Arctic summer and the sunless winters of the north. The Arctic Circle Center provides a visual presentation of the flora, fauna and countryside north of the Arctic Circle. Visit the Blood Road Museum, portraying the plight of prisoners of wars under the German regime from Proceed to Saltstraumen, site of the strongest maelstrom in the world. Dinner and overnight at Saltstraumen Hotel. DAY 7 THURSDAY, JUNE 13 [B,L,D] Saltstraumen Kjerringøy Bodø: Morning drive to Kjerringøy, a gem on the Nordland coast. Visit the historical Kjerringøy Trading Post, which enjoyed its golden age in the 1800's. Following lunch, proceed to Bodø for dinner and overnight at Scandic Havet Hotel. DAY 8 FRIDAY, JUNE 14 [B,L,D] Bodø Leknes: Depart Bodø for flight to Leknes on the spectacular Lofoten Islands. Arrive in Leknes and drive to the fishing village of Å at the southernmost point of Lofoten. Lunch. Visit the Stockfish Museum, which provides an insight into the production of Norway s oldest export commodity, stockfish. Proceed north past Reine, once selected as the most beautiful village in Norway. Continue to Leknes for dinner and overnight at Scandic Leknes. DAY 9 SATURDAY, JUNE 15 [B,L,D] Excursion in Lofoten: Sightseeing in the Lofoten Islands includes the Viking Museum at Borg including lunch; the Galleri Lofotens Hus in Henningsvær with an exhibition of classical painters from Northern Norway; and the Lofoten Aquarium in Kabelvåg. Dinner and overnight at hotel. DAY 10 SUNDAY, JUNE 16 [B,D] Leknes Narvik: Drive to Narvik, established as an icefree port for the iron ore mines in Kiruna, Sweden. A visit to the WWII Museum provides information about that time period in history. A late afternoon excursion by cable car takes us up to 2200 feet for an awesome view of the area. Dinner and overnight at Scandic Narvik Hotel. DAY 11 MONDAY, JUNE 17 [B,D] Narvik Tromsø: Depart for Gratangen. Tour the North Norway Boat Museum. Visit the Polar Park, the northernmost wildlife park in the world. Proceed to Tromsø, the capital city of Arctic Norway. Dinner and overnight at Clarion Hotel the Edge. DAY 12 TUESDAY, JUNE 18 [B,D] Tromsø: Sightseeing tour of Tromsø includes a visit to the Arctic Cathedral and Polar Museum. Balance of day free. Farewell dinner and overnight at hotel. DAY 13 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19 [B] Tromsø Depart: Tour ends following breakfast. Transfer to Tromsø Airport for return flight. Longer stays may be requested upon registration for a minimum charge of $150. Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul and from Bodø to Leknes, including taxes, fees & fuel surcharge 11 nights accommodations, double occupancy, with private facilities Daily breakfast [B], 3 lunches [L] and 10 dinners [D] City sightseeing in Trondheim and Tromsø Cable car excursion in Narvik Entrance fees to all sites including: Nidaros Cathedral, Stiklestad, Norwegian Aquacenter, Arctic Circle Center, Blood Road Museum, Kjerringøy Trading Post, Stockfish Museum, Viking Museum, Galleri Lofotens Hus, Lofoten Aquarium, WWII Museum, Boat Museum, Polar Park, Arctic Cathedral and Polar Museum Tour Director for Days 2-13 Price with air/taxes/fuel from... $5995 Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul plus taxes/ fees and fuel surcharge. Unless paid in full, fuel and all taxes are subject to change and will be reassessed in your statement prior to final payment. Inquire about airfare from your home city. Land Only from... $4995 Services begin in Trondheim and end in Tromsø. Domestic flight from Bodø to Leknes is included. Single Room Supplement... $850 Add an extra night in Trondheim or Tromsø, a 3-day Iceland Stopover, a visit to the Faroe Islands or continue north from Tromsø to Kirkenes on the Norwegian Coastal Voyage

5 SPECTACULAR NORWAY Tour A: June Tour B: July 25 - August 3 Oslo, Voss, Bergen, Flåm, Loen, Geiranger, Molde and Trondheim Trollstigen, the Atlantic Ocean Road, city sightseeing in Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim, Hardangerfjord Nature Center, the Flåm Railway, Geirangerfjord cruise, Glacier Museum, Ergan Kystfort, Nidaros Cathedral ITINERARY 10 DAYS Bergen Molde Loen Voss Geiranger Flåm NORWAY Trondheim Oslo DAY 1 JUNE 18 / JULY 25 Mpls/St. Paul Oslo: Depart on your transatlantic flight. To request alternate dates or for estimated airfare supplements from other US cities, please note on application. DAY 2 JUNE 19 / JULY 26 [D] Oslo: Arrive at Gardermoen Airport Oslo. Transfer to hotel. Balance of day free to relax and adjust to time change. Welcome dinner and overnight at the Grand Hotel. DAY 3 JUNE 20 / JULY 27 [B] Oslo: Morning sightseeing tour of Oslo includes a visit to Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Viking Ship Museum and the Norwegian Folk Museum featuring Gol Stave Church. Afternoon and evening free for shopping and independent explorations. Dinner on own. Overnight at hotel. DAY 4 JUNE 21 / JULY 28 [B,D] Oslo Eidfjord Voss: Drive through the Hallingdal Valley. Cross the Hardangervidda, the largest high mountain plateau in Northern Europe, to Hardanger. In Eidfjord, visit the Hardangerfjord Nature Center reflecting Norway s love and respect for nature. Continue to Voss. Dinner and overnight at the historic Fleischer s Hotel. DAY 5 JUNE 22 / JULY 29 [B,D] Bergen Excursion: Travel to Norway s second largest city, Bergen. City sightseeing tour includes Troldhaugen, home of Norway s renowned musician, the late Edvard Grieg. Tour concludes with a guided walk through the historic Hanseatic Wharf. Time on own to stroll through the colorful Fish Market or take other independent explorations. Return to Voss for dinner and overnight at hotel. DAY 6 JUNE 23 / JULY 30 [B,D] Voss Flåm Loen: Board the Oslo/Bergen Railway. At Myrdal, transfer to the famous Flåm Railway, ranked as one of the top 20 train rides in the world. Within 13 miles, descend 2800 feet to Flåm. Drive through the world's 2nd longest tunnel from Aurland to Lærdal. Ferry across the mighty Sognefjord. Continue to Fjærland. Visit the Glacier Museum in Fjærland, followed by a photo stop at Bøyum Glacier. Proceed to Skei. Opportunity to purchase quality crafts and woven products at Audhild Viken s Weaving Workshop. Drive to Loen. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Alexandra. DAY 7 JUNE 24 / JULY 31 [B,D] Loen Geiranger Molde: Cruise the renowned Geirangerfjord from Hellesylt to Geiranger. Travel the Golden Route. Ascend the Eagle Road and continue to the famous Troll s Path with its steep and narrow hairpin bends. Proceed to Molde, the City of Roses. Dinner and overnight at the stunning Scandic Seilet Hotel. DAY 8 JUNE 25 / AUGUST 1 [B,L,D] Molde Trondheim: Drive the Atlantic Ocean Road with the vast ocean on one side and snow-clad mountain peaks on the other. Travel to the fishing village of Bud. Tour Ergan Kystfort, a defensive bunker built by the Germans during the occupation of Norway during World War II. Salmon lunch at a local restaurant. Continue to Trondheim. Dinner and overnight at Scandic Nidelven Hotel/Radisson BLU Royal Garden Hotel. DAY 9 JUNE 26 / AUGUST 2 [B,D] Trondheim: Morning sightseeing tour of Trondheim includes a visit to the Nidaros Cathedral, one of the most splendid cathedrals in Scandinavia. Afternoon free. Farewell dinner and overnight at hotel. DAY 10 JUNE 27 / AUGUST 3 [B] Trondheim Depart: Tour ends following breakfast. Transfer to Trondheim Værnes Airport for return flight. Longer stays may be requested upon registration for a minimum charge of $150. Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul, including taxes, fees & fuel surcharge 8 nights accommodations, double occupancy, with private facilities Daily breakfast [B], 1 lunch [L] and 7 dinners [D] City sightseeing in Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim Entrance fees to all sites including: Viking Ship Museum, Norwegian Folk Museum, Hardangerfjord Nature Center, Troldhaugen, Glacier Museum, Ergan Kystfort and Nidaros Cathedral Tour Director for Days 2-10 Price with air/taxes/fuel from... $4395 Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul plus taxes/ fees and fuel surcharge. Unless paid in full, fuel and all taxes are subject to change and will be reassessed in your statement prior to final payment. Inquire about airfare from your home city. Land Only from... $3395 Services begin in Oslo and end in Trondheim Single Room Supplement... $695 Add an extra night in Oslo or Trondheim, a 3-day Iceland Stopover, a visit to the Faroe Islands or sail north from Trondheim to Kirkenes on the Norwegian Coastal Voyage

6 BEST OF NORWAY Tour A: June 27 - July 7 Tour B: July Tour C: July 31 - August 10 Oslo, Lillehammer, Geiranger, Loen, Flåm, Voss, Bergen, Avaldnes and Stavanger City sightseeing in Oslo, Bergen and Stavanger, lunch at a family farm, excursion to Briksdal Glacier by Troll Cart, the Flåm Railway, Aurlandfjord and Nærøyfjord cruise, Nordvegen History Centre in Avaldnes (home to the first kings of Norway) ITINERARY 11 DAYS Bergen Geiranger Loen Voss Stavanger Flåm NORWAY Lillehammer Oslo DAY 1 JUNE 27 / JULY 15 / JULY 31 Mpls/St. Paul Oslo: Depart on your transatlantic flight. To request alternate dates or for estimated airfare supplements from other US cities, please note on application. DAY 2 JUNE 28 / JULY 16 / AUGUST 1 [D] Oslo: Arrive at Gardermoen Airport Oslo. Transfer to hotel. Balance of day free to relax and adjust to time change. Welcome dinner and overnight at the Grand Hotel. DAY 3 JUNE 29 / JULY 17 / AUGUST 2 [B] Oslo: Morning sightseeing tour of Oslo includes a visit to Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Viking Ship Museum and the Norwegian Folk Museum featuring the Gol Stave Church. Balance of day free. Dinner on own. Overnight at hotel. DAY 4 JUNE 30 / JULY 18 / AUGUST 3 [B,L,D] Oslo Lillehammer: Depart Oslo for Lillehammer via Jevnaker. Opportunity to purchase Norwegian glass/crystal at reduced prices at Hadeland Glassworks. Proceed to a local farm where we meet a Norwegian family and savor a traditional Norwegian middag. Continue to Lillehammer. View the sites of the 1994 Winter Olympics. Dinner and overnight at Scandic Lillehammer Hotel. DAY 5 JULY 1 / JULY 19 / AUGUST 4 [B,D] Lillehammer Geiranger Loen: Travel through the Gudbrandsdal and Otta Valleys to Lom. Visit the Fossheim Steinsenter in Lom for a chance to explore the Stone Museum and shop in the jewelry gallery. Continue across the Grotli Mountains to the fabulous fjord country. Weather permitting, drive to Dalsnibba Observation Point for a spectacular view of the Geirangerfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since Continue to Loen for dinner and overnight at the Alexandra Hotel. DAY 6 JULY 2 / JULY 20 / AUGUST 5 [B,D] Loen Flåm: Morning excursion to the sparkling Briksdal Glacier. Travel to Skei. Opportunity to purchase quality crafts and woven products at Audhild Viken s Weaving Workshop. Drive to Sogndal and continue to Hella. Ferry across the mighty Sognefjord to Vangsnes. Proceed over the Vik Mountains. Dinner and overnight at Fretheim Hotel. DAY 7 JULY 3 / JULY 21 / AUGUST 6 [B,D] Flåm Norway in a Nutshell Excursion Bergen: Morning cruise on the dramatic Aurlandfjord and Nærøyfjord (placed on UNESCO s World Heritage List in 2005) from Flåm to Gudvangen. Return to Flåm by bus. Board the Flåm Railway, deemed by some as the most fantastic train ride in Europe. Ascend the Flåm Valley, climbing 2800 feet within 13 miles to Myrdal. Switch to the Oslo/Bergen Railway and continue to Voss. Meet the motorcoach and drive to Bergen, Norway s second largest city. Dinner. Overnight at the Clarion Admiral Hotel. DAY 8 JULY 4 / JULY 22 / AUGUST 7 [B] Bergen: Morning sightseeing tour of Bergen includes a visit to Troldhaugen, the home of Norway s internationallyknown composer, the late Edvard Grieg. Tour concludes with a guided walk through the historic Hanseatic Wharf. Balance of afternoon and evening free. Dinner on own. Overnight at the Clarion Admiral Hotel. DAY 9 JULY 5 / JULY 23 / AUGUST 8 [B] Bergen Stavanger: Travel the coastal route to Stavanger via Stord. Ferry from Halhjem to Sandvikvåg. Visit the Nordvegen History Centre in Avaldnes, home to the first kings of Norway and the legendary figures who appear so often in sagas and songs. Drive the underwater tunnels from Rennesøy to Randaberg. Continue to Stavanger. Dinner on own. Overnight at the Clarion Stavanger. DAY 10 JULY 6 / JULY 24 / AUGUST 9 [B,D] Stavanger: Sightseeing tour of Stavanger. This modern Norwegian city, a hub of the North Sea oil exploration and development operations, is a charming mixture of old and new, retaining much of its 18th century charm. Afternoon free. Farewell dinner and overnight at hotel. DAY 11 JULY 7 / JULY 25 / AUGUST 10 [B] Stavanger Depart: Tour ends following breakfast. Transfer to Sola Airport Stavanger for return flight. Longer stays may be requested upon registration for a minimum charge of $150. Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul, including taxes, fees & fuel surcharge 9 nights accommodations, double occupancy, with private facilities Daily breakfast [B], 1 lunch [L] and 6 dinners [D] City sightseeing in Oslo, Bergen and Stavanger Excursion to Briksdal Glacier Entrance fees to all sites including: Viking Ship Museum, Norwegian Folk Museum, Fossheim Steinsenter, Troldhaugen and Nordvegen History Centre Tour Director for Days 2-11 Price with air/taxes/fuel from... $4595 Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul plus taxes/ fees and fuel surcharge. Unless paid in full, fuel and all taxes are subject to change and will be reassessed in your statement prior to final payment. Inquire about airfare from your home city. Land Only from... $3695 Services begin in Oslo and end in Stavanger Single Room Supplement... $695 Add an extra night in Oslo or Stavanger, a 3-day Iceland Stopover, or explore the capital cities of Copenhagen or Stockholm before joining the tour in Oslo

7 MAJESTIC SOUTHERN NORWAY July 8-18 Oslo, Rjukan, Kristiansand, Stavanger, Lofthus, Flåm, Voss and Bergen Heddal Stave Church, 2 nights at the Ullensvang Hotel, 2 nights in fjord-view rooms at the Solstrand Hotel in Os, Norwegian Industrial Museum, visit a rosemaling artist, drive across the Hardanger Bridge, city sightseeing in Oslo, Stavanger & Bergen ITINERARY 11 DAYS Bergen Voss Stavanger NORWAY Flåm Lofthus Rjukan Kristiansand Oslo DAY 1 MONDAY, JULY 8 Mpls/St. Paul Oslo: Depart on your transatlantic flight. To request alternate dates or for estimated airfare supplements from other US cities, please note on application. DAY 2 TUESDAY, JULY 9 [D] Oslo: Arrive at Gardermoen Airport Oslo. Transfer to hotel. Balance of day free to relax and adjust to time change. Welcome dinner and overnight at the classic Grand Hotel. DAY 3 WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 [B] Oslo: Morning sightseeing tour of Norway s capital city includes a visit to Vigeland Sculpture Park and the Viking Ship Museum. Balance of day free to explore this vibrant city. Dinner on own. Overnight at hotel. DAY 4 THURSDAY, JULY 11 [B,D] Oslo Rjukan: Depart for Telemark, an area rich in cultural traditions and home to many famous writers and artists. Tour Heddal Stave Church, Norway s largest stave church from the 12th century. Proceed to Rjukan. Visit the Industrial Museum and Vemork Power Station, where the Nazis produced Heavy Water for their atomic bomb experiments during the war. Dinner and overnight at Gaustablikk Hotel. DAY 5 FRIDAY, JULY 12 [B,D] Rjukan Kristiansand: Proceed to Kristiansand, the capital of Southern Norway, a small maritime city nestled along the Norwegian coastline. Dinner and overnight at Thon Hotel Kristiansand. DAY 6 SATURDAY, JULY 13 [B,D] Kristiansand Stavanger: Drive the North Sea Scenic Highway, the link between Southern and Western Norway. En route to Stavanger, we pass through Jæren, one of Norway s leading agricultural districts. Proceed to Stavanger, the hub of North Sea oil exploration and development operations. Dinner and overnight at Clarion Hotel Stavanger. DAY 7 SUNDAY, JULY 14 [B,L,D] Stavanger Lofthus: Morning sightseeing tour of Stavanger. This modern Norwegian city is a charming mixture of old and new, retaining much of its 18th century charm. Drive the underwater tunnels from Randaberg to Rennesøy. Ferry from Mortavika to Arsvågen. Visit a local rosemaling artist. Light lunch before continuing to Lofthus, located in the heart of Norway s cherry, apple and pear orchards. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Ullensvang along the Sørfjord. DAY 8 MONDAY, JULY 15 [B,D] Lofthus: Day free to enjoy the many amenities of the Ullensvang Hotel. Relax along the fjord at the hotel's beach, play a game of tennis, take a paddle boat out into the fjord and more. Dinner and overnight at hotel. DAY 9 TUESDAY, JULY 16 [B,D] Lofthus Norway in a Nutshell Os/Bergen: Drive across the Hardanger Bridge, which is 328 feet longer than the Golden Gate Bridge en route to Voss. Continue by train to Myrdal and change to the Flåm Line. Descend the Flåm Valley, dropping 2800 feet within 13 miles to the idyllic fjord community of Flåm. Cruise the dramatic Aurlandfjord and Nærøyfjord from Flåm to Gudvangen. Proceed to Os, south of Bergen. Dinner and overnight at the lovely Solstrand Hotel & Bad along the beautiful Bjørnefjord. DAY 10 WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 [B,D] Bergen Excursion: Sightseeing tour of Bergen includes a visit to Troldhaugen, home of Norway s renowned musician, the late Edvard Grieg. Tour concludes with a guided walk through the historic Hanseatic Wharf. Balance of afternoon free. Return to Os for farewell dinner and overnight. DAY 11 THURSDAY, JULY 18 [B] Os/Bergen Depart: Tour ends following breakfast. Transfer to airport for return flight. Longer stays may be requested upon registration for a minimum charge of $150. Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul, including taxes, fees & fuel surcharge 9 nights accommodations, double occupancy, with private facilities Daily breakfast [B], 1 lunch [L] and 8 dinners [D] City sightseeing in Oslo, Stavanger and Bergen Entrance fees to all sites including: Viking Ship Museum, Heddal Stave Church, Norwegian Industrial Museum and Troldhaugen Tour Director for Days 2-11 Price with air/taxes/fuel from... $4995 Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul plus taxes/ fees and fuel surcharge. Unless paid in full, fuel and all taxes are subject to change and will be reassessed in your statement prior to final payment. Inquire about airfare from your home city. Land Only from... $4095 Services begin in Oslo and end in Bergen Single Room Supplement... $895 Add an extra night in Oslo or Bergen, a stopover in the Faroe Islands and Iceland, a train ride through the Swedish countryside from Stockholm, or cruise from Copenhagen to Oslo

8 NORWAY: SCENIC & HISTORIC July Oslo, Lillehammer, Røros, Trondheim, Molde, Geiranger, Flåm and Bergen City sightseeing in Oslo, Røros, Trondheim and Bergen, 1994 Winter Olympic sites, Glass Cathedral, farm lunch, Nidaros Cathedral, Stiklestad, the Atlantic Ocean Road, Ergan Kystfort, Trollstigen, Briksdal Glacier, Aurlandfjord cruise, Flåm Railway ITINERARY 14 DAYS Bergen Molde Loen Balestrand Geiranger Flåm Voss NORWAY Trondheim Røros Lillehammer Oslo DAY 1 THURSDAY, JULY 18 Mpls/St. Paul Oslo: Depart on your transatlantic flight. To request alternate dates or for estimated airfare supplements from other US cities, please note on application. DAY 2 FRIDAY, JULY 19 [D] Oslo: Arrive at Gardermoen Airport Oslo. Transfer to hotel. Balance of day free to relax and adjust to time change. Welcome dinner and overnight at the classic Grand Hotel. DAY 3 SATURDAY, JULY 20 [B] Oslo: Sightseeing tour of Oslo includes a visit to Vigeland Sculpture Park and the Viking Ship Museum. Afternoon and evening free. Dinner on own. Overnight at hotel. DAY 4 SUNDAY, JULY 21 [B] Oslo Eidsvoll Hamar Lillehammer: Drive to Eidsvoll, site of the signing of the Norwegian Constitution in Continue to Hamar and tour the unique Glass Cathedral. Proceed to Lillehammer for overnight at the Scandic Lillehammer Hotel. DAY 5 MONDAY, JULY 22 [B,L,D] Lillehammer Røros: View the site of the 1994 Winter Olympics. Visit Ringebu Church. Enjoy lunch at a farm in the Gudbrandsdal Valley. Proceed to Røros. Dinner and overnight at Røros Hotel. DAY 6 TUESDAY, JULY 23 [B,D] Røros Selbu: Sightseeing tour of Røros, an old wooden mining town founded in 1644, listed on UNESCO s World Heritage list for its well-preserved buildings. Visit Granby Gård. Learn about emigration from Norway to America. Dinner and overnight at the Selbusjøen Hotel & Gjestegård. DAY 7 WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 [B,D] Selbu Stiklestad Trondheim: Depart for Stiklestad, site of the famous battle of 1030 which led to the death of St. Olav and the acceptance of Christianity in Norway. Drive to Trondheim for dinner and overnight at the Scandic Nidelven Hotel. DAY 8 THURSDAY, JULY 25 [B] Trondheim: Sightseeing tour of Trondheim includes a visit to the Nidaros Cathedral, one of the most splendid cathedrals in Scandinavia. Afternoon free to enjoy the St. Olav Festival. Overnight at hotel. DAY 9 FRIDAY, JULY 26 [B,L,D] Trondheim Molde: Drive the Atlantic Ocean Road with the vast and boundless ocean on one side and majestic snow-clad mountain peaks on the other. Visit the fishing village of Bud and tour Ergan Kystfort, a defensive bunker built by the Germans during the occupation of Norway during World War II. Lunch. Continue to Molde, the City of Roses. Dinner and overnight at Scandic Seilet Hotel. DAY 10 SATURDAY, JULY 27 [B,D] Molde Geiranger Loen: Drive to Åndalsnes. Travel the Golden Route climbing the Troll s Path with its steep and narrow hairpin bends, and descending the Eagle Road to the village of Geiranger. Cross the Stryn Mountains en route to Loen. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Alexandra. DAY 11 SUNDAY, JULY 28 [B,D] Loen Balestrand: Excursion to Briksdal Glacier. Opportunity to purchase quality crafts and woven products at Audhild Viken s Weaving Workshop in Skei. Continue to Balestrand for dinner and overnight at Kvikne's Hotel. DAY 12 MONDAY, JULY 29 [B] Balestrand Flåm Bergen: Cruise the dramatic Aurlandfjord from Balestrand to Flåm. Board the Flåm Railway. Within 13 miles ascend 2800 feet to Myrdal. Change to the Oslo/Bergen Line and continue by train to Voss. Proceed to Bergen. Dinner on own. Overnight at the Clarion Admiral Hotel. DAY 13 TUESDAY, JULY 30 [B,D] Bergen: Morning sightseeing includes Troldhaugen, home of Norway s renowned musician, the late Edvard Grieg. Balance of day free. Dinner and overnight at hotel. DAY 14 WEDNESDAY, JULY 31 [B] Bergen Depart: Tour ends following breakfast. Transfer to airport for return flight. Longer stays may be requested upon registration for a minimum charge of $150. Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul, including taxes, fees & fuel surcharge 12 nights accommodations, double occupancy, with private facilities Daily breakfast [B], 2 lunches [L] and 8 dinners [D] City sightseeing in Oslo, Røros, Trondheim and Bergen Excursion to Briksdal Glacier Entrance fees to all sites including: Viking Ship Museum, Eidsvoll Manor House, Hamar Glass Cathedral, Ringebu Church, Granby Gård, Stiklestad, Nidaros Cathedral, Ergan Kystfort, and Troldhaugen Tour Director for Days 2-14 Price with air/taxes/fuel from... $5595 Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul plus taxes/ fees and fuel surcharge. Unless paid in full, fuel and all taxes are subject to change and will be reassessed in your statement prior to final payment. Inquire about airfare from your home city. Land Only from... $4695 Services begin in Oslo and end in Bergen Single Room Supplement... $895 Add an extra night in Oslo or Bergen, a 3-day Iceland Stopover, a visit to the Faroe Islands or begin your Scandinavian adventure in Denmark, Sweden or Finland

9 NORWAY'S FAMILY ADVENTURE July Oslo, Lillehammer, Øyer, Gol, Fagernes, Flåm, Voss and Bergen Introduce your children and grandchildren to their Norwegian roots, spend a full day at Hunderfossen Family Park, cruise the Aurlandfjord to Undredal to learn about farming in the mountains while meeting friendly goats, 3-hour family rafting adventure ITINERARY 11 DAYS Bergen Voss Flåm NORWAY Gol Øyer Lillehammer Oslo DAY 1 FRIDAY, JULY 19 Mpls/St. Paul Oslo: Depart on your transatlantic flight. To request alternate dates or for estimated airfare supplements from other US cities, please note on application. DAY 2 SATURDAY, JULY 20 [D] Oslo: Arrive at Gardermoen Airport Oslo. Transfer to hotel in city center. Balance of day free to relax and adjust to time change. Welcome dinner. Overnight at the Scandic Victoria Hotel. DAY 3 SUNDAY, JULY 21 [B] Oslo: Sightseeing in Norway s capital city includes a visit to Norwegian Folk Museum and Vigeland Sculpture Park, where 175 sculptures are arranged over 75 acres. These granite sculptures depict all phases of human life. Balance of day free. Dinner on own. Overnight at hotel. DAY 4 MONDAY, JULY 22 [B,D] Oslo Lillehammer Øyer: Depart Oslo for the Olympic city of Lillehammer, nestled along the shores of Norway s largest lake, Lake Mjøsa. View the sites of the 1994 Winter Olympics. Continue to Øyer for dinner and overnight at Hunderfossen Hotell & Resort. DAY 5 TUESDAY, JULY 23 [B] Øyer: Day free to visit Hunderfossen Family Amusement Park. Here the treasures of Norwegian folk stories are kept safe, guarded by a 46 foot troll and behind the gates of the 121 foot tall fairy tale castle. In this unique and mysterious atmosphere, you may have an opportunity to meet a prince or a princess, a King or a Queen, as well as trolls and other characters from old Norwegian folk stories. Overnight at Hunderfossen Hotell & Resort. DAY 6 WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 [B,D] Øyer Fagernes Gol: Drive through the beautiful Valdres Valley to Fagernes. Tour the Valdres Folk Museum which features an extensive collection of bunads. Continue to Gol. Dinner and overnight at the Storefjell Hotel and Resort. DAY 7 THURSDAY, JULY 25 [B,D] Gol Voss: Cross the Hardangervidda, the largest high mountain plateau in Northern Europe, home to wild reindeer. Descend the wild and narrow Måbødal Valley. Stop at Vøringfossen, one of the most impressive waterfalls in Norway. Dinner and overnight at the historic Fleischer's Hotel. DAY 8 FRIDAY, JULY 26 [B,D] Excursion to Flåm: Depart on the Oslo/Bergen Railway to Myrdal. Change to the famous Flåm Railway and enjoy breathtaking views and the thundering sound of waterfalls as you descend 2800 feet within 13 miles to Flåm. Cruise the Aurlandfjord from Flåm to Undredal, a little village squeezed in between tall mountains. Undredal is inhabited by 80 people and almost 500 goats. It is also home to the smallest church in Scandinavia, built as a stave church in Visit Eldhuset for an introduction to the tradition of farming in the mountains, as well as the making of goat cheese. Dinner. Return to Voss for overnight at hotel. DAY 9 SATURDAY, JULY 27 [B,D] Voss Bergen: Morning 3-hour family rafting adventure on the Vosso River, which runs from Voss to Evanger. Start in flat water, then go with the flow for about 4 miles, passing sections of gentle rapids with waves and whirlpools, ending in the Evanger Lake where refreshments await. Proceed by motorcoach to Bergen. Dinner and overnight at the Clarion Admiral Hotel. DAY 10 SUNDAY, JULY 28 [B,D] Bergen: Morning walking tour through the color Fish Market and the historic Hanseatic Wharf (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Ride the funicular to the top of Mt. Fløyen for a panoramic view of Bergen and a chance to explore the playground and Troll Forest. Balance of day free. Farewell dinner and overnight at hotel. DAY 11 MONDAY, JULY 29 [B] Bergen Depart: Tour ends following breakfast. Transfer to Flesland Airport Bergen for return flight. Longer stays may be requested upon registration for a minimum charge of $150. Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul, including taxes, fees & fuel surcharge 9 nights accommodations, double occupancy, with private facilities Daily breakfast [B] and 7 dinners [D] City sightseeing in Oslo and Bergen 3-hour family rafting adventure in Voss Entrance fees to all sites including: Norwegian Folk Museum, Hunderfossen Family Park, Valdres Folk Museum, funicular ride in Bergen Tour Director for Days 2-11 Price with air/taxes/fuel from... $4695 Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul plus taxes/ fees and fuel surcharge. Unless paid in full, fuel and all taxes are subject to change and will be reassessed in your statement prior to final payment. Inquire about airfare from your home city. Child price (5-11 years) from... $3695 Child price (2-4 years) from... $2995 When sharing a room with two adults Land Only from... $3695 Services begin in Oslo and end in Bergen Single Room Supplement... $695 Add an extra night in Oslo or Bergen, a super-jeep trek in Iceland or a journey to the Faroe Islands

10 DELIGHTFUL NORWAY July 22 - August 1 Bergen, Voss, Flåm, Loen, Ålesund, Geiranger, Bøverdal, Lillehammer and Oslo City sightseeing in Bergen and Oslo, Art Nouveau town of Ålesund, the small village of Undredal, excursion by "troll cart" to the Briksdal Glacier, Norwegian Fjord Horse Center, Geirangerfjord cruise, Maihaugen, dinner at a local farm ITINERARY 11 DAYS Ålesund Bergen Loen Geiranger Flåm Voss NORWAY Bøverdal Lillehammer Oslo DAY 1 MONDAY, JULY 22 Mpls/St. Paul Bergen: Depart on your transatlantic flight. To request alternate dates or for estimated airfare supplements from other US cities, please note on application. DAY 2 TUESDAY, JULY 23 [D] Bergen: Arrive at Bergen Flesland Airport. Transfer to hotel. Balance of day free to adjust to time change. Welcome dinner and overnight at the Clarion Admiral Hotel. DAY 3 WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 [B] Bergen: Morning sightseeing tour of Norway s second largest city includes a walk through the historic Hanseatic Wharf (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and a visit to Troldhaugen, home of Norway s internationally-known composer, the late Edvard Grieg. Afternoon and evening free to visit the famous Fish Market or ride the funicular to the top of Mount Fløyen for a magnificent view of Bergen. Dinner on own. Overnight at hotel. DAY 4 THURSDAY, JULY 25 [B,D] Bergen Voss Flåm: Morning drive to Voss. Transfer to the Oslo/Bergen Railway and continue to Myrdal and board the famous Flåm Railway, ranked as one of the top 20 train rides in the world. Enjoy breathtaking views and the thundering sound of waterfalls as we descend 2800 feet within 13 miles from Myrdal to Flåm. In the afternoon, travel to Undredal, a little village squeezed in between tall mountains. Undredal is inhabited by 80 people and almost 500 goats. It is also home to the smallest church in Scandinavia, built as a stave church in Visit Eldhuset for an introduction to the tradition of farming in the mountains, as well as the making of goat cheese. Dinner. Return to Flåm for overnight at the Fretheim Hotel. DAY 5 FRIDAY, JULY 26 [B,D] Flåm Loen: Morning drive through the world's 2nd longest tunnel from Aurland to Lærdal. Ferry across the mighty Sognefjord. Opportunity to purchase quality crafts and woven products at Audhild Viken s Weaving Workshop in Skei. Excursion to the sparkling Briksdal Glacier. Continue to Loen. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Alexandra. DAY 6 SATURDAY, JULY 27 [B,D] Excursion to Nordfjordeid: Drive to the Norwegian Fjord Horse Center in Nordfjordeid, where we learn about the history of the Norwegian fjord horse. The center is dedicated to research of this particular breed of horses. Return to Loen. Balance of day free for optional activities such as riding the Loen Skylift; kayaking, fishing, and hiking. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. DAY 7 SUNDAY, JULY 28 [B] Loen Ålesund: Morning departure for the Art Nouveau town of Ålesund. Drive to Aksla viewpoint for a panoramic view of the archipelago, the beautiful town center and the amazing Sunnmøre Alps. Balance of day free. Overnight at Scandic Parken Ålesund. DAY 8 MONDAY, JULY 29 [B,D] Ålesund Geiranger Bøverdal: Cruise the renowned Geirangerfjord from Hellesylt to Geiranger. Weather permitting, drive to Dalsnibba Observation Point for a spectacular view of the Geirangerfjord. Continue to Lom en route to Bøverdal. Dinner and overnight at Elveseter Hotell, a historic hotel with a superb collection of art and antiques located in Jotunheimen National Park. DAY 9 TUESDAY, JULY 30 [B,D] Bøverdal Lillehammer Oslo: Drive to Lillehammer. View the site of the 1994 Winter Olympics. Tour Maihaugen, an open-air museum with over 200 buildings from different eras. Visit a local farm to meet a Norwegian family and savor a traditional Norwegian middag for dinner. Proceed to Oslo. Overnight at the Grand Hotel Oslo. DAY 10 WEDNESDAY, JULY 31 [B,D] Oslo: Morning sightseeing tour of Oslo includes a visit to Vigeland Sculpture Park and the Viking Ship Museum. Balance of afternoon free for shopping and independent explorations. Farewell dinner and overnight at hotel. DAY 11 THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 [B] Oslo Depart: Tour ends following breakfast. Transfer to airport for return flight. Longer stays may be requested upon registration for a minimum charge of $150. Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul, including taxes, fees & fuel surcharge 9 nights accommodations, double occupancy, with private facilities Daily breakfast [B] and 7 dinners [D] City sightseeing in Bergen and Oslo Excursion to Briksdal Glacier Entrance fees to all sites including: Troldhaugen, Norwegian Fjord Horse Center, Maihaugen and Viking Ship Museum Tour Director for Days 2-11 Price with air/taxes/fuel from... $4795 Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul plus taxes/ fees and fuel surcharge. Unless paid in full, fuel and all taxes are subject to change and will be reassessed in your statement prior to final payment. Inquire about airfare from your home city. Land Only from... $3695 Services begin in Bergen and end in Oslo Single Room Supplement... $795 Add an extra night in Bergen or Oslo, a 3-day Iceland Stopover, a visit to the Faroe Islands or continue your Scandinavian adventure in Denmark, Sweden or Finland

11 SOGN/VOSS/VALDRES heritage tour July 22 - August 2 Bergen, Voss, Flåm, Stalheim, Aurland, Sogndal, Luster, Skjolden, Fagernes and Oslo Travel with a genealogist, receive genealogical assistance before and during the tour, opportunities to visit family heritage sites and farms, visits to various folk museums and churches, lunch in Undredal (home of Norway s smallest stave church) ITINERARY 12 DAYS Voss Bergen Sogndal Flåm NORWAY Fagernes Oslo DAY 1 MONDAY, JULY 22 Mpls/St. Paul Bergen: Depart on your transatlantic flight. To request alternate dates or for estimated airfare supplements from other US cities, please note on application. DAY 2 TUESDAY, JULY 23 [D] Bergen: Arrive at Bergen Flesland Airport. Transfer to hotel. Balance of day free to adjust to time change. Welcome dinner and overnight at the Clarion Admiral Hotel. DAY 3 WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 [B,D] Bergen Voss: Morning sightseeing tour includes Troldhaugen, the home of Norway s internationally-known composer, the late Edvard Grieg; and a walk through the historic Hanseatic Wharf. Drive to Voss. Tour the Voss Church. Dinner and overnight at Fleischer s Hotel. DAY 4 THURSDAY, JULY 25 [B,D] Voss: Visit Finnesloftet, a banquet hall built around 1250, and the Voss Folk Museum (Mølstertunet), a farmstead with buildings from the 16th century and a rich collection of folk art. Afternoon free for independent exploration or opportunity for individual farm visits. (Individual arrangements may involve extra charges.) Dinner and overnight at hotel. DAY 5 FRIDAY, JULY 26 [B,D] Voss Flåm Stalheim: Ride the Oslo/Bergen Railway to Myrdal. Board the famous Flåm Railway, ranked as one of the top 20 train rides in the world. Descend 2800 feet within 13 miles from Myrdal to Flåm. Cruise the Aurlandfjord and Nærøyfjord from Flåm to Gudvangen. Drive to Stalheim. Dinner and overnight at the Stalheim Hotel. DAY 6 SATURDAY, JULY 27 [B,L,D] Stalheim Flåm Sogndal: Drive the thrilling Stalheim Road with 13 hairpin bends en route to Flåm. Stop in Undredal, home to almost 500 goats and only 80 people. Visit Eldhuset for an introduction to the tradition of farming in the mountains, as well as the making of goat cheese. Lunch. Proceed to Flåm. Visit Flåm Church and witness the reconstruction of the lower valley after the historic flood in Continue to Aurland. Visit the Vangen Church built in Drive over the high mountains to Stegastein Viewpoint for a spectacular view of Norway s fjord country. Continue over the Snow Road to Lærdal. Ferry across the mighty Sognefjord and proceed to Sogndal. Dinner and overnight at Quality Hotel Sogndal. DAY 7 SUNDAY, JULY 28 [B,L,D] Luster and Skjolden Excursion: Drive through the Jostedal Valley. Visit the Norwegian Glacier Center at Nigardsbreen. Continue to Skjolden Hotel for lunch. Drive along the eastern shore of the Lusterfjord to Urnes. Tour the Urnes Stave Church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Return to Sogndal for dinner and overnight at hotel. DAY 8 MONDAY, JULY 29 [B,D] Sogndal Fagernes: Tour the Sogn Folk Museum, which provides an insight into life in Sogn from the Middle Ages to the present. Drive through the scenic and historic Lærdal Valley. Visit the Borgund Stave Church, one of the best preserved of the remaining stave churches. Continue through the beautiful Valdres Valley to Fagernes. Dinner and overnight at Scandic Valdres. DAY 9 TUESDAY, JULY 30 [B,D] Fagernes: Tour the Valdres Folk Museum. Afternoon free for independent exploration or opportunity for individual farm visits. (Individual arrangements may involve extra charges.) Dinner and overnight at hotel. DAY 10 WEDNESDAY, JULY 31 [B] Fagernes Oslo: Proceed to Oslo via Jevnaker. Opportunity to purchase Norwegian glass/crystal at reduced prices at Hadeland Glassworks. Upon arrival in Oslo, enjoy a sightseeing tour featuring Vigeland Sculpture Park and the Viking Ship Museum. Overnight at the Grand Hotel. DAY 11 THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 [B,D] Oslo: Day free in Oslo for sightseeing or family heritage site visits. Farewell dinner and overnight at hotel. DAY 12 FRIDAY, AUGUST 2 [B] Oslo Depart: Tour ends following breakfast. Transfer to airport for return flight. Longer stays may be requested upon registration for a minimum charge of $150. Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul, including taxes, fees & fuel surcharge 10 nights accommodations, double occupancy, with private facilities Daily breakfast [B], 2 lunches [L] and 9 dinners [D] City sightseeing in Bergen and Oslo Entrance fees to all sites including: Troldhaugen; Finnesloftet; Stegastein Viewpoint; Voss, Sogn and Valdres Folk Museums; Voss, Flåm, Vangen, Urnes and Borgund Churches; Norwegian Glacier Center; and Viking Ship Museum Genealogical assistance Tour Director for Days 2-12 Price with air/taxes/fuel from... $5495 Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul plus taxes/ fees and fuel surcharge. Unless paid in full, fuel and all taxes are subject to change and will be reassessed in your statement prior to final payment. Inquire about airfare from your home city. Land Only from... $4595 Services begin in Bergen and end in Oslo Single Room Supplement... $695 EXPLORE YOUR HERITAGE For information on genealogical research, please visit the Arne G. 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12 SPLENDOR OF NORWAY Tour A: August 3-11 Tour B: August 31 - September 8 Bergen, Voss, Flåm, Balestrand, Vik, Lofthus, Rjukan and Oslo City sightseeing in Bergen and Oslo, Flåm Railway, fjord cruise from Flåm to Balestrand, overnight along the beautiful Hardangerfjord, Hardangervidda National Park Center, Norwegian Industrial Museum, Hopperstad Stave Church ITINERARY 9 DAYS Bergen Balestrand Voss Flåm Lofthus Rjukan NORWAY Oslo DAY 1 AUGUST 3 / AUGUST 31 Mpls/St. Paul Bergen: Depart on your transatlantic flight. To request alternate dates or for estimated airfare supplements from other US cities, please note on application. DAY 2 AUGUST 4 / SEPTEMBER 1 [D] Bergen: Arrive at Bergen Flesland Airport. Transfer to hotel. Balance of day free to adjust to time change. Welcome dinner and overnight at the Clarion Admiral Hotel. DAY 3 AUGUST 5 / SEPTEMBER 2 [B] Bergen: Morning sightseeing tour of Norway s second largest city includes a walk through the historic Hanseatic Wharf (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and a visit to Troldhaugen, home of Norway s internationally-known composer, the late Edvard Grieg. Afternoon and evening free to visit the famous Fish Market or ride the funicular to the top of Mount Fløyen for a magnificent view of Bergen. Dinner on own. Overnight at hotel. DAY 4 AUGUST 6 / SEPTEMBER 3 [B,D] Bergen Voss Balestrand: Morning drive to Voss. Transfer to the Oslo/Bergen Railway and continue to Myrdal and board the famous Flåm Railway, ranked as one of the top 20 train rides in the world. Enjoy breathtaking views and the thundering sound of waterfalls as we descend 2800 feet within 13 miles from Myrdal to Flåm. Cruise the mighty Sognefjord from Flåm to Balestrand. Dinner and overnight at the historic Kvikne s Hotel. DAY 5 AUGUST 7 / SEPTEMBER 4 [B,D] Balestrand Vik Lofthus: Ferry from Vangsnes to Hella. In Vik, visit the 12th century Hopperstad Stave Church. Proceed over the Vik Mountains to Voss. Lunch on own. Drive to Hardanger, the heart of Norway s cherry, apple and pear orchards. Dinner and overnight at the exquisite Ullensvang Hotel with a spectacular view of the Sørfjord. DAY 6 AUGUST 8 / SEPTEMBER 5 [B,L,D] Lofthus Rjukan: Drive to Telemark, an area rich in cultural traditions. Lunch at the Hardangervidda National Park Center. Learn about the thousands of wild reindeer roaming the Hardangervidda plateau through a variety of interactive exhibits. Afterward, proceed to Gaustablikk Høyfjellshotell for dinner and overnight. DAY 7 AUGUST 9 / SEPTEMBER 6 [B] Rjukan Oslo: Morning visit to Vemork, the hydroelectric power plant, where the Nazis produced heavy water for their atomic bomb experiments. Learn about the German occupation of Norway during World War II. Lunch on own in Rjukan with opportunity to visit a local silversmith. En route to Oslo, photostop at Heddal Stave Church, the largest of the remaining 28 stave churches in Norway. Overnight at the classic Grand Hotel in Oslo. Dinner on own. DAY 8 AUGUST 10 / SEPTEMBER 7 [B,D] Oslo: Morning sightseeing tour of Oslo includes a visit to Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Viking Ship Museum and Holmenkollen Ski Jump. Afternoon free for shopping and independent explorations. Farewell dinner and overnight at hotel. DAY 9 AUGUST 11 / SEPTEMBER 8 [B] Oslo Depart: Tour ends following breakfast. Transfer to Oslo Gardermoen Airport for return flight. Longer stays may be requested upon registration for a minimum charge of $150. Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul, including taxes, fees & fuel surcharge 7 nights accommodations, double occupancy, with private facilities Daily breakfast [B], 1 lunch [L] and 5 dinners [D] City sightseeing in Bergen and Oslo Entrance fees to all sites including: Troldhaugen, Hopperstad Stave Church, Hardangervidda National Park Center, Norwegian Industrial Museum, Viking Ship Museum and Holmenkollen Ski Jump Tour Director for Days 2-9 Price with air/taxes/fuel from... $4195 Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul plus taxes/ fees and fuel surcharge. Unless paid in full, fuel and all taxes are subject to change and will be reassessed in your statement prior to final payment. Inquire about airfare from your home city. Land Only from... $3295 Services begin in Bergen and end in Oslo Single Room Supplement... $595 Add an extra night in Bergen or Oslo, a visit to the Faroe Islands or Iceland before arriving in Bergen. After the tour, you may choose to travel from Oslo to Copenhagen by cruise or to Stockholm by train

13 TASTE OF NORWAY & SWEDEN June 29 - July 9 Bergen, Flåm, Voss, Oslo, Nusnäs, Tällberg, Sundborn, Uppsala and Stockholm City sightseeing in Bergen, Oslo and Stockholm, Flåm Railway, Aurlandfjord and Nærøyfjord cruise, Borgund Stave Church, Dala Horse Center in Nusnäs, Carl Larsson s home in Sundborn, Uppsala Cathedral, Vasa Ship Museum and Stockholm City Hall ITINERARY 11 DAYS Voss Bergen NORWAY Flåm Oslo SWEDEN Tällberg Uppsala Stockholm DAY 1 SATURDAY, JUNE 29 Mpls/St. Paul / Chicago Bergen: Depart on your transatlantic flight. To request alternate dates or for estimated airfare supplements from other US cities, please note on application. DAY 2 SUNDAY, JUNE 30 [D] Bergen: Arrive at Bergen Flesland Airport. Transfer to hotel. Balance of day free to adjust to time change. Welcome dinner and overnight at the Clarion Admiral Hotel. DAY 3 MONDAY, JULY 1 [B] Bergen: Sightseeing tour of Norway s second largest city includes a walk through the historic Hanseatic Wharf (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and a visit to Troldhaugen, home of Norway s internationally-known composer, the late Edvard Grieg. Afternoon free to visit the famous Fish Market or ride the funicular to the top of Mount Fløyen for a magnificent view of Bergen. Overnight at hotel. DAY 4 TUESDAY, JULY 2 [B,D] Bergen Flåm Voss: Drive to Voss. Board the famous Oslo/Bergen Railway and proceed to Myrdal. Change to the renowned Flåm Railway and descend 2800 feet within 13 miles to Flåm. Cruise the Aurlandfjord and Nærøyfjord to Gudvangen. Dinner. Return by motorcoach to Voss for overnight at the Fleischer's Hotel. DAY 5 WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 [B,D] Voss Oslo: Drive to Borgund Stave Church, one of the best preserved of the remaining stave churches. Continue through lush Valdres Valley to Oslo. Dinner. Overnight at the classic Grand Hotel. DAY 6 THURSDAY, JULY 4 [B] Oslo: Sightseeing includes a tour of Vigeland Park and the Viking Ship Museum. Balance of day free to explore Norway s capital city. Dinner on own. Overnight at hotel. DAY 7 FRIDAY, JULY 5 [B,D] Oslo Tällberg: Drive to the province of Värmland with its lakes and forests. There are many artists, writers and poets who have found inspiration in this region. Travel through Malung known for its leather industry. At Nusnäs, tour the center for the production of the traditional Dala wooden horses, the symbol of Sweden. Dinner and overnight at First Hotel Tällberg. DAY 8 SATURDAY, JULY 6 [B,D] Tällberg Stockholm: Continue to Sundborn, the home of Carl Larsson, one of Sweden s most beloved artists and Dalarna, which epitomizes all things Swedish. Visit the old university town of Uppsala for a tour of the inspiring Uppsala Cathedral. Continue to Stockholm. Dinner and overnight at Clarion Hotel Sign. DAY 9 SUNDAY, JULY 7 [B] Stockholm: Morning sightseeing tour of the Swedish capital includes City Hall, site of the annual Nobel Prize banquet; and the Vasa Ship Museum, home of the 17th century warship which sank on her maiden voyage. Afternoon free to explore Stockholm including Old Town (Gamla Stan) with its narrow streets and old merchants houses. Dinner on own. Overnight at hotel. DAY 10 MONDAY, JULY 8 [B,D] Stockholm: Day free in Stockholm to explore the city independently. You may wish to visit Skansen, the first open-air museum and zoo in Sweden; the Swedish History Museum which narrates Sweden's history from the earliest times to the present; or simply enjoy a stroll through the shops in Old Town. Farewell dinner. Overnight at hotel. DAY 11 TUESDAY, JULY 9 [B] Stockholm Depart: Tour ends following breakfast. Transfer to Stockholm Arlanda Airport for return flight. Longer stays may be requested upon registration for a minimum charge of $150. Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul or Chicago, including taxes, fees & fuel surcharge 9 nights accommodations, double occupancy, with private facilities Daily breakfast [B] and 6 dinners [D] City sightseeing in Bergen, Oslo and Stockholm Entrance fees to all sites including: Troldhaugen, Borgund Stave Church, Viking Ship Museum, Dala Horse Center, Carl Larsson Farm, Uppsala Cathedral, Vasa Ship Museum and Stockholm City Hall Tour Director for Days 2-11 Price with air/taxes/fuel from... $4795 Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul or Chicago plus taxes/fees and fuel surcharge. Unless paid in full, fuel and all taxes are subject to change and will be re-assessed in your statement prior to final payment. Inquire about airfare from your home city. Land Only from... $3795 Services begin in Bergen and end in Stockholm Single Room Supplement... $795 Experience more of Scandinavia with a 3-day independent adventure to Copenhagen or Helsinki. You can also choose to add an extra night in Bergen or Stockholm or a stopover in Iceland

14 CAPTIVATING SCANDINAVIA July 6-19 Bergen, Flåm, Voss, Oslo, Copenhagen, Gothenburg, Sweden's Kingdom of Crystal and Stockholm City sightseeing in Bergen, Oslo, Copenhagen, Gothenburg and Stockholm, Norway in a Nutshell experience, overnight cruise from Oslo to Copenhagen, visit Sweden s Kingdom of Crystal, Frederiksborg Castle, Vasa Ship Museum ITINERARY 14 DAYS Voss Bergen NORWAY DENMARK Oslo SWEDEN Gothenburg Växjö Stockholm Copenhagen DAY 1 SATURDAY, JULY 6 Mpls/St. Paul / Chicago Bergen: Depart on your transatlantic flight. To request alternate dates or for estimated airfare supplements from other US cities, please note on application. DAY 2 SUNDAY, JULY 7 [D] Bergen: Arrive at Bergen Flesland Airport. Transfer to hotel. Balance of day free to adjust to time change. Welcome dinner and overnight at the Clarion Admiral Hotel. DAY 3 MONDAY, JULY 8 [B] Bergen: Morning sightseeing tour includes a visit to Troldhaugen, home of Norway s internationally-known composer, the late Edvard Grieg. Tour concludes with a guided walk through the historic Hanseatic Wharf. Balance of day free. Dinner on own. Overnight at hotel. DAY 4 TUESDAY, JULY 9 [B,D] Bergen Flåm Voss: Drive to Voss. Board the famous Oslo/Bergen Railway and proceed to Myrdal. Change to the renowned Flåm Railway and descend 2800 feet within 13 miles to Flåm. Cruise the Aurlandfjord and Nærøyfjord to Gudvangen. Return by motorcoach to Voss for dinner and overnight at Fleischer's Hotel. DAY 5 WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 [B,D] Voss Oslo: Drive to Borgund Stave Church, one of the best preserved of the remaining stave churches. Continue through lush Valdres Valley to Oslo. Dinner. Overnight at the classic Grand Hotel. DAY 6 THURSDAY, JULY 11 [B] Oslo: Morning sightseeing includes a tour of Vigeland Park and the Viking Ship Museum. Balance of day free. Dinner on own. Overnight at hotel. DAY 7 FRIDAY, JULY 12 [B,D] Oslo Copenhagen: Day free in Oslo. Afternoon transfer for overnight cruise to Copenhagen. Dinner on board. Overnight in outside Commodore Class cabin. DAY 8 SATURDAY, JULY 13 [B] Copenhagen: Breakfast on board. Upon arrival, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Copenhagen featuring the famous statue, the Little Mermaid. Balance of day free to explore the world s longest shopping street, Strøget. Dinner on own. Overnight at Comfort Hotel Vesterbro. DAY 9 SUNDAY, JULY 14 [B,D] Copenhagen Växjö: Drive to Hillerød. Tour Frederiksborg Castle, built over three islands housing priceless treasures such as furniture and tapestries. Ferry from Helsingør to Helsingborg, Sweden. Continue to Kosta Boda, one of the world s leading brands of glassware and art glass. Enjoy a "hyttsill dinner," a time-honored tradition including traditional food and music. Proceed to Växjö for overnight at Elite Stadshotellet Växjö. DAY 10 MONDAY, JULY 15 [B] Växjö Gothenburg: Morning visit to the Swedish Emigrant Institute, an internationally known research center and museum on Swedish migration. Continue to Gothenburg, Sweden s second largest city. Dinner on own. Overnight at Elite Park Avenue Hotel in Gothenburg. DAY 11 TUESDAY, JULY 16 [B] Gothenburg: Learn about the history of the city on a cruise through the canals, under 20 bridges and into the bustling harbor. Balance of day free to visit the Volvo Museum, the Fish Church, or the Gothenburg Museum of Art featuring works by significant Nordic and international artists. Dinner on own. Overnight at hotel. DAY 12 WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 [B,D] Gothenburg Stockholm: Drive through the Swedish countryside to Stockholm, beautifully positioned on 14 islands. Dinner. Overnight at the Clarion Hotel Sign. DAY 13 THURSDAY, JULY 18 [B,D] Stockholm: Morning sightseeing tour of the Swedish capital of Stockholm includes a tour of City Hall and the Vasa Ship Museum. Afternoon free to explore or relax. Farewell dinner. Overnight at hotel. DAY 14 FRIDAY, JULY 19 [B] Stockholm Depart: Tour ends following breakfast. Transfer to airport for return flight. Longer stays may be requested upon registration or a minimum charge of $150. Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul or Chicago, including taxes, fees & fuel surcharge 11 nights accommodations, double occupancy, with private facilities Overnight ferry, 2 berth outside commodore cabin Daily breakfast [B] and 7 dinners [D] City sightseeing in Bergen, Oslo, Copenhagen, Gothenburg and Stockholm Entrance fees to all sites including: Troldhaugen, Borgund Stave Church, Viking Ship Museum, Frederiksborg Castle, Swedish Emigrant Institute, Stockholm City Hall and Vasa Ship Museum Tour Director for Days 2-14 Price with air/taxes/fuel from... $5795 Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul or Chicago plus taxes/fees and fuel surcharge. Unless paid in full, fuel and all taxes are subject to change and will be re-assessed in your statement prior to final payment. Inquire about airfare from your home city. Land Only from... $4890 Services begin in Bergen and end in Stockholm Single Room Supplement...$1195 Add an extra night in Bergen or Stockholm or enjoy a visit to Iceland. After the tour, explore the Baltics on a Visa-Free cruise to Helsinki with two nights in St. Petersburg, Russia

15 CAPTIVATING NORWAY & DENMARK July 7-14 ITINERARY 8 DAYS DAY 1 SUNDAY, JULY 7 [D] Bergen: Independent transfer to hotel. Welcome dinner and overnight at Clarion Admiral Hotel. DAY 2 MONDAY, JULY 8 [B] Bergen: Morning sightseeing tour includes a visit to Troldhaugen, home of Norway s internationally-known composer, the late Edvard Grieg. Tour concludes with a guided walk through the historic Hanseatic Wharf. Balance of day free. Dinner on own. Overnight at hotel. DAY 3 TUESDAY, JULY 9 [B,D] Bergen Flåm Voss: Drive to Voss. Board the famous Oslo/Bergen Railway and proceed to Myrdal. Change to the renowned Flåm Railway and descend 2800 feet within 13 miles to Flåm. Cruise the Aurlandfjord and Nærøyfjord to Gudvangen. Return by motorcoach to Voss for dinner and overnight at Fleischer's Hotel. DAY 5 THURSDAY, JULY 11 [B] Oslo: Morning sightseeing includes a tour of Vigeland Park and the Viking Ship Museum. Balance of day free. Dinner on own. Overnight at hotel. DAY 6 FRIDAY, JULY 12 [B,D] Oslo Copenhagen: Day free in Oslo. Afternoon transfer for overnight cruise to Copenhagen. Dinner on board. Overnight in outside Commodore Class cabin. DAY 7 SATURDAY, JULY 13 [B] Copenhagen: Breakfast on board. Upon arrival, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Copenhagen featuring the famous statue, the Little Mermaid. Balance of day free to explore the world s longest shopping street, Strøget. Dinner on own. Overnight at Comfort Hotel Vesterbro. DAY 8 SUNDAY, JULY 14 [B] Copenhagen Depart: Tour ends following breakfast at hotel. Independent transfer to airport for return flight. 6 nights accommodations, double occupancy, with private facilities Overnight ferry, 2 berth outside commodore cabin Daily breakfast [B] and 4 dinners [D] City sightseeing in Bergen, Oslo and Copenhagen Entrance fees to all sites including: Troldhaugen, Borgund Stave Church and Viking Ship Museum Tour Director for Days 2-7 DAY 4 WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 [B,D] Voss Oslo: Drive to Borgund Stave Church, one of the best preserved of the remaining stave churches. Continue through lush Valdres Valley to Oslo. Dinner. Overnight at the classic Grand Hotel. Land Only from... $2395 Services begin in Bergen and end in Copenhagen Single Room Supplement... $620 CAPTIVATING DENMARK & SWEDEN July ITINERARY 8 DAYS Gothenburg, Sweden s second largest city. Dinner on own. Overnight at Elite Park Avenue Hotel in Gothenburg. DAY 1 FRIDAY, JULY 12 Copenhagen: Independent transfer to Comfort Hotel Vesterbro. Balance of day free. Overnight at hotel. DAY 2 SATURDAY, JULY 13 [B] Copenhagen: Join members of "Captivating Scandinavia" tour. Morning sightseeing tour of Copenhagen includes the famous statue, the Little Mermaid. Time to browse the world s longest shopping street, Strøget. Dinner on own. Overnight at hotel. DAY 3 SUNDAY, JULY 14 [B,D] Copenhagen Växjö: Drive to Hillerød. Tour Frederiksborg Castle, built over three islands housing priceless treasures such as furniture and tapestries. Ferry from Helsingør to Helsingborg, Sweden. Continue to Kosta Boda, one of the world s leading brands of glassware and art glass. Enjoy a "hyttsill dinner," a time-honored tradition including traditional food and music. Proceed to Växjö for overnight at Elite Stadshotellet Växjö. DAY 4 MONDAY, JULY 15 [B] Växjö Gothenburg: Morning visit to the Swedish Emigrant Institute, an internationally known research center and museum on Swedish migration. Continue to DAY 5 TUESDAY, JULY 16 [B] Gothenburg: Learn about the history of the city on a cruise through the canals, under 20 bridges and into the bustling harbor. Balance of day free to visit the Volvo Museum, the Fish Church, or the Gothenburg Museum of Art featuring works by significant Nordic and international artists. Dinner on own. Overnight at hotel. DAY 6 WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 [B,D] Gothenburg Stockholm: Drive through the Swedish countryside to Stockholm, beautifully positioned on 14 islands. Dinner. Overnight at the Clarion Hotel Sign. DAY 7 THURSDAY, JULY 18 [B,D] Stockholm: Morning sightseeing tour of the Swedish capital of Stockholm includes a tour of City Hall and the Vasa Ship Museum. Afternoon free to explore or relax. Farewell dinner. Overnight at hotel. DAY 8 FRIDAY, JULY 19 [B] Stockholm Depart: Tour ends following breakfast at hotel. Independent transfer to airport for return flight. 7 nights accommodations, double occupancy, with private facilities Daily breakfast [B] and 3 dinners [D] including special "hyttsill dinner" City sightseeing in Copenhagen, Gothenburg and Stockholm Entrance fees to all sites including: Frederiksborg Castle, Swedish Emigrant Institute, Stockholm City Hall and Vasa Ship Museum Tour Director for Days 2-8 Land Only from... $2495 Services begin in Copenhagen and end in Stockholm Single Room Supplement... $

16 ICELAND COMPLETE July 8-16 (Additional tour departures are available) Ring Road, Reykjavik, Golden Circle, South Coast, Glacier Lagoon, Lake Myvatn and Akureyri Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir hot spring, Thingvellir National Park, Vatnajökull National Park, Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon, Lake Mývatn, Dettifoss Waterfall, Godafoss Waterfall, Akureyri, introduction to the unique Icelandic horse breed ITINERARY 9 DAYS Reykjavik Siglufjörður Borgarnes Vik Lake Mývatn Egilsstadir Höfn ICELAND DAY 1 MONDAY, JULY 8 Arrive Reykjavik: Welcome to the Land of Fire and Ice! Independent transfer on Flybus shuttle (no guide) brings you from Keflavík International Airport to Reykjavík. Balance of day free to explore Reykjavík, the largest municipality in Iceland. Overnight at Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura. DAY 2 TUESDAY, JULY 9 [B,D] Reykjavik Golden Circle Vik: Breakfast at your hotel. Meet your tour director and start your journey by heading through the greenhouse village of Hveragerdi. Drive on to the Golden Circle natural wonders. Explore Gullfoss, the Golden Waterfall, and the nearby Geysir hot spring area to see the famous Geysir and Strokkur, as well as numerous other hot springs and boiling mud pools. Continue along the south shore and stop to admire the waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss before continuing to Dyrholaey nature reserve. Proceed to the village of Vik. Dinner and overnight at Icelandair Hotel Vik/Hotel Kria. DAY 3 WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 [B] Vik Skaftafell Höfn: Continue your journey on the Ring Road. Cross Eldhraun, the largest lava flow recorded on the planet in historical times. Visit Kirkjubaejarklaustur town, the former site of a 12th century Catholic convent. Proceed over Skeidararsandur sands to Skaftafell, a beautiful glacial area within Vatnajökull National Park. Continue to the stunning Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon to see the birthplace of icebergs. Proceed eastward, enjoying magnificent views of mighty Vatnajökull, Europe s largest glacier. Your destination is Höfn, a seacoast village located near the glacier for overnight at Hotel Höfn. DAY 4 THURSDAY, JULY 11 [B,D] Höfn East Fjords Egilsstadir: Drive from Höfn through Almannaskard pass, stopping to admire the majestic coastline. Head into the East Fjords with its views of towering mountains plunging vertically into the sea. Pass through coastal fjord villages on your way to Egilsstadir town. Dinner and overnight at Icelandair Hotel Herad. DAY 5 FRIDAY, JULY 12 [B,D] Egilsstadir Lake Mývatn: Feel the empty vastness of the highland desert plateau en route to the Lake Mývatn area. Stop at Dettifoss, Europe s most powerful waterfall. Explore the natural beauty of the Lake Mývatn area, including the pseudo craters at Skutustadir and the Laxa Salmon River. Dinner and overnight at Sel-Hotel Mývatn. DAY 6 SATURDAY, JULY 13 [B,D] Lake Mývatn Siglufjörður: Start the day by exploring the peculiar lava formations at Dimmuborgir. Visit the magnificent Goðafoss waterfall. Afterwards, visit Akureyri, the colorful northern capital of Iceland. The town has charming buildings and beautiful view of the Eyjafjordur Fjord. Continue along the coastal roads of Eyjafjordur and the Troll Peninsula to Siglufjörður, set in a beautiful fjord of the same name. Dinner. Overnight at Hotel Siglo. DAY 7 SUNDAY, JULY 14 [B,D] Siglufjörður Borgarnes: Morning visit to Siglufjörður's award-winning Herring-Era Museum. Afterwards, head along majestic mountains and narrow passes to Skagafjordur, considered to be one of the finest places in Iceland for horse breeding. Enjoy an introduction to the unique Icelandic horse breed with its special fifth gait - the tolt. Cross the Holtavorduheidi plateau to the beautiful town of Borgarnes. Dinner. Overnight at Icelandair Hotel Hamar. DAY 8 MONDAY, JULY 15 [B] Borgarnes Reykjavik: Drive to Deildartunguhver, the most powerful hot spring in the world. A stop will be made to admire the beautiful Hraunfossar waterfalls, before continuing via Hvalfjordur fjord to Lake Thingvallavatn, Iceland s largest lake, and Thingvellir National Park, the ancient site of the world s first parliament held outdoors. Proceed to Reykjavik. Reykjavik Natura. Overnight at Icelandair Hotel DAY 9 TUESDAY, JULY 16 [B] Reykjavik Depart: Tour ends following breakfast. Independent transfer on Flybus shuttle to the Keflavik Airport for return flight. 8 nights accommodations, double occupancy, with private facilities (Please note hotels listed in itinerary are subject to change.) Daily breakfast [B] and 5 dinners [D] 1st-class touring coach per itinerary Roundtrip transfers via Flybus Shuttle (no guide) City sightseeing in Reykjavik Entrance fees to all sites including: Laufas Folk Museum, Herring-Era Museum, Horse Show in Skagafjordur and Thingvellir National Park Tour Director for Days 2-8 Land Only from...$3160 Services begin and end in Reykjavik Single Room Supplement... $1130 Add a night in Reykjavik from...$180 Per person based on double occupancy. Airfare is not included but is available from Brekke Tours. To request a quote, please complete the air section of the tour application form or contact our office. Add an extra night in Reykjavik, a visit to the Faroe Islands or Greenland! Join a boat, helicopter or jeep tour to discover Greenland s amazing scenery & unique Innuit culture

17 GRAND TOUR OF ICELAND July (Additional tour departures are available) Ring Road, West Fjords, Reykjavik, Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Akureyri and South Coast Lava cave on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, ferry to the West Fjords, Erik the Red homestead, Icelandic horse show, Nature Baths at Lake Mývatn, Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon, Thingvellir National Park, Snæfellsnes National Park, Vatnajökull National Park ITINERARY 12 DAYS Patreksfjörður Reykjavik ICELAND Grundarfjörður Borgarnes Akureyri Lake Mývatn Borgarfjörður Eystri Skaftafell DAY 1 MONDAY, JULY 15 Reykjavik: Independent transfer on Flybus shuttle (no guide) from airport to Reykjavík. Overnight at Hotel Klettur. DAY 2 TUESDAY, JULY 16 [B,D] Reykjavik Golden Circle West Iceland: Meet your tour director and depart Reykjavik for Gullfoss, the beautiful double Golden Falls and walk through the active geothermal area of Geysir. A visit to world heritage site of Thingvellir National Park tops the day off before travelling along the scenic shores of Hvalfjörður fjord. Dinner and overnight at Icelandair Hotel Hamar. DAY 3 WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 [B,D] West Iceland Lava Cave Patreksfjörður: Travel around the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, through lava fields and along the ocean with many photo opportunities. Follow the adventure of Jules Verne s classic science fiction novel about the journey to the center of the earth with a tour of a lava cave under the glacier Snæfellsjökull. Afternoon departure by ferry to the West Fjords. Dinner and overnight at FossHotel West Fjords. DAY 4 THURSDAY, JULY 18 [B,D] Excursion in area: Visit the Folk and Transport Museum in Hnjótur. Continue through a very remote and sparsely populated region to the bird cliffs of Látrabjarg, the westernmost point of Iceland (and Europe) where you can see puffins from mid-may until mid-august. Dinner and overnight at hotel. DAY 5 FRIDAY, JULY 19 [B,D] Patreksfjörður West Iceland: Travel to the majestic Arnarfjörður for a view of the Dynjandi waterfall, hailed as the country s most beautiful. Continue along the southern shores of the West Fjords to the remote Vogur Country Lodge in West Iceland for dinner and overnight. DAY 6 SATURDAY, JULY 20 [B,D] West Iceland Akureyri: Visit the replica of the homestead of Erik the Red, the famous explorer who founded the Icelandic colony in Greenland. Drive to a local farm for a horse show where we learn about the unique qualities of Iceland s special breed. Afterwards, travel to Akureyri, the capital of North Iceland. Dinner and overnight at Hotel KEA. DAY 7 SUNDAY, JULY 21 [B,D] Excursion in area: Travel to Siglufjörður, known as the herring capital of the North Atlantic. Visit the Herring Museum and enjoy beer tasting at a local micro-brewery. Return to Akureyri. Dinner. Overnight at hotel. DAY 8 MONDAY, JULY 22 [B,D] Akureyri Lake Mývatn: Explore Goðafoss, the waterfall of the Gods, and continue to Lake Mývatn, known for its rich bird life. Visit pseudo craters, walk in the lava field Dimmuborgir and travel to the crater Lake Víti. In the afternoon, relax and soak at the Mývatn Nature Baths. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Laxá near Lake Mývatn. DAY 9 TUESDAY, JULY 23 [B,D] Lake Mývatn Borgarfjörður-Eystri: Excursion to Dettifoss, Europe s most powerful waterfall. Explore the northernmost fjord on the East Fjord mountain range before driving to Borgarfjörður Eystri, home to an extensive population of elves judging by the 172 local folk tales involving elves. Dinner and overnight Country Guesthouse Alfheimar in Borgarfjöður-Eystri. DAY 10 WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 [B,D] Borgarfjörður-Eystri Skaftafell: Admire the fjord landscape and tiny fishing villages en route to Vatnajökull Europe s biggest glacier. Enjoy a boat ride amongst the floating icebergs on the glacial lagoon at Jökulsárlón. Dinner and overnight at FossHotel Glacier Lagoon near Skaftafell on the southern part of Vatnajökull National Park. DAY 11 THURSDAY, JULY 25 [B,D] Skaftafell Reykjavik: Visit Skaftafell, covered by ice and nestled below Iceland s highest mountain, Hvannadalshnjúkur. Drive along Iceland s south coast for a stroll along the black lava beach and bird cliffs near Vík. Farewell dinner at a restaurant in Reykjavík and the last night is spent in Iceland s capital. Overnight at Hotel Klettur. DAY 12 FRIDAY, JULY 26 [B] Reykjavik Depart: Tour ends following breakfast. Independent transfer on Flybus shuttle to the Keflavik Airport for return flight. 11 nights accommodations, double occupancy, with private facilities Daily breakfast [B] and 10 dinners [D] 1st-class touring coach & ferries per itinerary Roundtrip transfers via Flybus Shuttle (no guide) Boat trip on Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon Entrance fees to all sites including: Thingvellir National Park, Snæfellsnes National Park, Vatnajökull National Park, Lava Cave on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Folk and Transport Museum at Hnjótur, Erik the Red Homestead, Horse Show in northwest Iceland, Herring Museum and Nature Baths at Lake Mývatn Tour Director for Days 2-11 Land Only from...$5915 Services begin and end in Reykjavik Single Room Supplement...$1565 Add a night in Reykjavik from...$180 Per person based on double occupancy. Airfare is not included but is available from Brekke Tours. To request a quote, please complete the air section of the tour application form or contact our office. Add an extra night in Reykjavik, a visit to the Faroe Islands or Greenland! Join a boat, helicopter or jeep tour to discover Greenland s amazing scenery & unique Innuit culture

18 PRE- and POST-TOUR EXTENSIONS Independent Pre- and Post-Tour Options COPENHAGEN / OSLO COPENHAGEN / STOCKHOLM Copenhagen DAY 1 COPENHAGEN Arrive in Copenhagen. Balance of day free. Overnight at Comfort Hotel Vesterbro or similar in the city center. DAY 2 COPENHAGEN [B] Breakfast at hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of Copenhagen s major sights. View Amalienborg Palace, the Royal Danish Opera with its splendid panoramic view, the Danish Parliament Christiansborg, Islands Brygge and of course the Little Mermaid. Overnight at hotel. DAY 3 COPENHAGEN OSLO [B,D] Day free in Copenhagen to browse the world s longest shopping street, Strøget. At 4:30pm, depart on an overnight cruise to Oslo. Dinner and overnight on board (outside commodore cabin). DAY 4 ARRIVE OSLO [B] Breakfast on board. Arrive in Oslo at 9:45am and disembark. Transfer on own to city center hotel. Itinerary can be reversed (Oslo to Copenhagen). Price per person from... $685 Single Room Supplement... $350 Add a night in Copenhagen from $170 per person. Alternative sightseeing tours and excursions are available upon request. DAY 1 COPENHAGEN STOCKHOLM Depart Copenhagen by high-speed train through the Swedish countryside to Stockholm. Transfer on own to hotel. Overnight at Clarion Sign Hotel or similar. Upgrade to 1st class train ticket from $35 per person. Flight options are also available. Please inquire upon registration for quote. DAY 2 STOCKHOLM [B] Breakfast at hotel. Morning sightseeing tour by bus and boat passes the most famous buildings and views over the city. View city districts and famous sights such as Stockholm City Hall, the Royal Palace, Gamla Stan (Old Town), Långholmen and the Royal Djurgården on this tour. Afternoon free for independent explorations. Overnight at hotel. DAY 3 STOCKHOLM [B] Tour ends following breakfast at hotel. Itinerary can be reversed (Stockholm to Copenhagen). Price per person from... $495 Single Room Supplement... $140 Add a night in Stockholm from $125 per person. Alternative sightseeing tours and excursions are available upon request. Reykjavik En route to Europe: REYKJAVIK DAY 1 REYKJAVIK Morning arrival. Transfer to Reykjavik. Afternoon city tour. Overnight at CenterHotel Plaza or similar. DAY 2 GOLDEN CIRCLE TOUR [B] Full-day Golden Circle Tour visiting Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir hot springs and Thingvellir National Park. Return to Reykjavik. Overnight at hotel. REYKJAVIK & SOUTH SHORE DAY 1 REYKJAVIK Morning arrival. Transfer to Reykjavik. Afternoon city tour. Overnight at CenterHotel Plaza or similar. DAY 2 GOLDEN CIRCLE & NATURE BATH [B] Full-day Golden Circle Tour visiting Thingvellir National Park, Fontana Geothermal Baths, Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir hot springs. You will also visit a geothermal bakery. Return to Reykjavik. Overnight at hotel. Skogafoss WANT MORE INFORMATION? For detailed itineraries, additional pre- and post-tour options, or to request a customized extension, please contact tours@brekketours.com or visit us online at: DAY 3 REYKJAVIK [B] Early breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for onward flight. Returning from Europe: DAY 1 REYKJAVIK Afternoon arrival. Transfer to Reykjavik with optional stop at Blue Lagoon (from $95). Overnight at CenterHotel Plaza or similar. DAY 2 GOLDEN CIRCLE TOUR [B] Full-day Golden Circle Tour. Overnight in Reykjavik. DAY 3 REYKJAVIK [B] Morning city sightseeing tour of Reykjavik. Transfer to airport for return flight. Price per person from... $605 Single Room Supplement... $295 Add a night in Reykjavik from $180 per person. Alternative sightseeing tours and excursions are available upon request. DAY 3 SOUTH SHORE ADVENTURE [B] Drive along the south shore of Iceland to the extraordinary glacial lagoon, Jökulsárlón. On the way, pass villages in the south, Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls, as well as Skaftafell National Park, a green oasis at the feet of Europe s largest glacier, Vatnajökull. Once you reach Jökulsárlón, enjoy a stunning boat tour between floating icebergs and other large blocks of ice. Return to Reykjavik in the late evening. Overnight at hotel. DAY 4 REYKJAVIK [B] Early breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for onward flight. Itinerary can be done as a stopover from Europe as well. Price per person from... $960 Single Room Supplement... $445 Add a night in Reykjavik from $180 per person. Alternative sightseeing tours and excursions are available upon request. Prices based on travel June 1 - August 31. Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Prices are subject to change

19 PRE- and POST-TOUR EXTENSIONS Independent Pre- and Post-Tour Options STOCKHOLM / OSLO DAY 1 STOCKHOLM Arrive in Stockholm. Balance of day free. Overnight at Clarion Hotel Sign or similar in the city center. DAY 2 STOCKHOLM [B] Breakfast at hotel. Morning sightseeing tour by bus and boat passes the most famous buildings and views over the city. View city districts and famous sights such as Stockholm City Hall, the Royal Palace, Gamla Stan (Old Town), Långholmen and the Royal Djurgården on this tour. Afternoon free. Overnight at hotel. DAY 3 STOCKHOLM OSLO [B] Depart Stockholm and travel through the Swedish countryside by train to Oslo. Upon arrival in Oslo, transfer on own to city center hotel. Upgrade to 1st class train ticket from $25 per person. Flight options are also available. Please inquire upon registration for quote. Itinerary can be reversed (Stockholm to Oslo). Price per person from... $480 Single Room Supplement... $140 Add a night in Stockholm from $125 per person. Alternative sightseeing tours and excursions are available upon request. STOCKHOLM / HELSINKI DAY 1 STOCKHOLM HELSINKI [D] Morning free in Stockholm. In the afternoon, transfer on own to the quay for an overnight cruise across the Baltic Sea to Finland. Boarding begins at 4:00pm with departure at 5:00pm. Dinner and overnight on board (outside cabin). DAY 2 HELSINKI [B] Breakfast on board. Arrive in Helsinki at 9:55am. Following disembarkation, transfer on own to hotel. Balance of day free to enjoy sights around Helsinki including Senate Square, the Temppeliaukio Rock Church and the market square. Overnight at Clarion Hotel Helsinki or similar. DAY 3 HELSINKI [B] Tour ends following breakfast at hotel. Add a 5-day cruise package roundtrip from Helsinki to St. Petersburg, Russia without a Russian visa from $1015 per person. Package includes: 2 nights on board your ship, 2 nights in St. Petersburg and sightseeing tours. Itinerary can be reversed (Helsinki to Stockholm). Price per person from... $305 Single Room Supplement... $210 Add a night in Helsinki from $75 per person. Alternative sightseeing tours and excursions are available upon request. Helsinki ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA FAROE ISLANDS DAY 1 STOCKHOLM HELSINKI Depart from Stockholm in the evening at 4:00pm. Passengers of all nationalities traveling on M/S Anastasia can enjoy St. Petersburg without a Russian visa. DAY 2 HELSINKI CRUISING Arrive in Helsinki at 11:30am. Depart at 6:00pm for overnight cruising to St. Petersburg. DAY 3 ST. PETERSBURG Arrive in St. Petersburg. Join a panoramic city tour featuring Admiralty; St. Isaac s Cathedral; St. Nicolas Cathedral and Palace Square. Overnight at the Ambassador Hotel. DAY 4 ST. PETERSBURG [B] Today, tour the Hermitage Museum featuring Old Masters, state rooms of the Winter Palace and Impressionists Exhibition. Overnight at the Ambassador Hotel. DAY 5 ST. PETERSBURG CRUISING [B] Excursion to Pushkin and Catherine's Palace. Transfer to the ferry terminal for 7:00pm departure for Helsinki. DAY 6 HELSINKI Tour ends upon arrival in Helsinki. Price per person from... $1080 Single Room Supplement... $550 Rates may vary due to flexible pricing for cruise. Visa-free cruise also available roundtrip from Helsinki. DAY 1 TÓRSHAVN Arrive on the Faroe Islands from Copenhagen, Reykjavik or Bergen (package price includes airfare / price is subject to change based on availability). Transfer to charming Tórshavn, with its colorful buildings and unique character. Balance of day free. Overnight at Hotel Hafnia or similar. DAY 2 SIGHTSEEING CRUISE [B] Experience the untamed nature of the Faroe Islands onboard Norðlysið, a two-masted sailboat. Visit sites that can only be reached by water, with a surprise around every point. Overnight at hotel. DAY 3 VÁGAR [B] Take a bus ride along the mountain road to Norðadalsskarð, for an indescribable view over the island Koltur. Pass several small villages and stop at the airport before continuing to Tindhólm for a magnificent view. Overnight at hotel. DAY 4 VESTMANNA [B] Travel to Vestmanna where you will sail to the infamous bird cliffs. After the boat tour, stop at Kvívík to see the ancient Viking settlements before returning to your hotel. DAY 5 TÓRSHAVN [B] Tour ends following transfer to airport for departure. Price per person from... $1395 Single Room Supplement... $425 Rates may vary due to flexible pricing for flights. Alternative sightseeing tours and excursions may be substituted. Prices based on travel June 1 - August 31. Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Prices are subject to change. St. Petersburg Faroe Islands WANT MORE INFORMATION? For detailed itineraries, additional pre- and post-tour options, or to request a customized extension, please contact tours@brekketours.com or visit us online at:

20 NORWEGIAN COASTAL VOYAGE Daily Departures: 12, 7 and 6-day cruises CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Hailed as "The World's Most Beautiful Voyage," sail along Norway's 1,250 mile coastline Authentic experiences in breathtaking nature, indulge in local food provided on board, relax in peaceful surroundings, meet fellow explorers and local people on board, learn from a knowledgeable and dedicated crew ITINERARY 12/7/6 DAYS NORWAY Svolvær Ålesund Bergen Bodø Trondheim Kirkenes Tromsø DAY 1 BERGEN EMBARKATION [D] Embark on your Norwegian cruise in the evening. Overnight in Bergen prior to cruise departure is recommended for international flight arrivals. Price from $130 per person for city center hotel. DAY 2 FLORØ MOLDE [B,L,D] We continue north to Ålesund, a beautiful town filled with perfect examples of Art Nouveau architecture. Between June 2 - September 1, sail through the Geirangerfjord past sheer cliffs and waterfalls. During the winter, we fascinate you with our expert-led lectures about the aurora borealis, the northern lights. Shore excursions are available. DAY 3 TRONDHEIM RØRVIK [B,L,D] The architecture and surroundings in Trondheim create a beautiful and almost-mythical setting, whether you are exploring the city by foot, bike, or boat. Kayak on the river Nid and into the city s smaller channels, or take a guided tour to discover the city s most striking features. Shore excursions are available. DAY 4 BRØNNØYSUND SVOLVÆR [B,L,D] The Arctic Circle marks the border of the Arctic region. In summer this means 24-hour daylight - often referred to as the midnight sun. During fall and winter, being above this degree of latitude gives you the best chance of experiencing the northern lights. Shore excursions are available. DAY 5 HARSTAD TROMSØ SKJERVØY [B,L,D] Get ready for a day full of exciting activities, whatever the season! Visiting Risøyhamn, Harstad, Finnsnes, and the capital of the Arctic, Tromsø, you can join several excursions such as whale watching, Husky dog sledding, polar history walks, mountain hikes and kayaking. DAY 6 ØKSFJORD BERLEVÅG [B,L,D] Enjoy the magnificent sub-arctic landscape as we cross the 71st parallel on our journey towards the North Cape, the northernmost point on the continent. In summer, you might see herds of reindeer and campsites belonging to the indigenous Sámi people. In winter, experience the snow-clad valleys, the fresh winter air, and perhaps see the magical northern lights. Shore excursions are available. DAY 7 BÅTSFJORD KIRKENES [B,L,D] The vistas become more dramatic as we approach Kirkenes, just a few miles from the Russian border. This is Hurtigruten s turning point. Northbound passengers will disembark upon arrival. After a few hours docked at Kirkenes, the ship will depart upon the southbound half of her voyage. Shore excursions are available. DAY 8 MEHAMN TROMSØ [B,L,D] The ship arrives at Honningsvåg in the early morning. After calling at Havøysund, she will stop in Hammerfest, the world s most northerly town. Despite its remote location, it was the first Norwegian town to have electric street lighting and its own power station. You ll dock in Tromsø just in time to savor its nightlife. Shore excursions are available. DAY 9 HARSTAD STAMSUND [B,L,D] The daylight sailing through the Lofoten Islands is a highlight for many Hurtigruten guests. The Lofoten region is renowned for its natural beauty with steep mountains, wild nature, and small, picturesque fishing villages. This day also offers several exciting excursions that will make you feel like a natural-born explorer. DAY 10 BODØ RØRVIK [B,L,D] The Helgeland coast, with its hundreds of islets, fertile farmland, and steep granite walls, is rich in local lore. Legends include how an arrow fired by the Hestmannen troll formed the hole in Torghatten Mountain. DAY 11 TRONDHEIM MOLDE [B,L,D] Today gives you another opportunity to explore the city of Trondheim. Passing the islands of Munkholmen, Hitra, and thousands of islets and skerries, we stop in Kristiansund and then cross the open sea on our way to Molde. Shore excursions are available. DAY 12 ÅLESUND BERGEN [B,L] During the night, the ship will call at Ålesund, Torvik, and Måløy as the world s most beautiful voyage draws to a close. Disembark your Norwegian Coastal Voyage in Bergen. Transfer to the airport for your return flight or extend your stay in Norway with a land tour.. CRUISE INFORMATION Daily departures, year-round 34 ports of call on the 12-day roundtrip voyage Over 60 optional shore excursions Choice of 12 ships English-speaking expedition leader & crew Daily presentations & interpretive briefings Fresh food from local produce 12-, 7- or 6-day cruise from Bergen or Kirkenes Accommodations in selected cabin category, basic fare category Full board [B,L,D] while on board Cruise information kit CRUISE PRICING Cabin Category Price Polar Inside... from $4905 Polar Outside...from $5618 Arctic Superior...from $6622 Expedition Suite...from $12509 All rates are per person based on double occupancy and are subject to change without notice. Rates apply to 12-day voyages between July 1 - August 31, For single supplement pricing, please contact our office. Airfare and transfers are not included but are available from Brekke Tours upon request. PORT-TO-PORT Port-to-port options are also available on board Hurtigruten ships. Travel from Bergen to Trondheim or from Trondheim to Kirkenes for a chance to explore new areas of Norway. For details or quotes, please contact our office at tours@brekketours.com or

21 SCANDINAVIA & RUSSIA CRUISE Cruise A: June Cruise B: July Cruise C: August CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Berlin, Oslo Sail roundtrip from Copenhagen to the Baltic Capitals of: Oslo, Norway; Tallinn, Estonia; St. Petersburg, Russia; Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm, Sweden. Opportunity to travel to Berlin, Germany and explore the city of a variety of shore excursions ITINERARY 12 DAYS Oslo Copenhagen St. Petersburg Stockholm Helsinki Tallinn Warnemünde DAY 1 JUNE 12 / JULY 15 / AUGUST 17 [D] Copenhagen Embark: Day free for a stroll through the popular shopping street, Strøget, or a visit to Tivoli Gardens. Independent transfer to quay. Depart from Copenhagen at 6:00pm and begin your journey through the Baltic. DAY 2 JUNE 13 / JULY 16 / AUGUST 18 [B,L,D] At Sea: Spend the day at sea traveling from Denmark to Sweden. Take advantage of the many on-board amenities including swimming pools, fitness center, casino, theater and nightclub. Meals served on board. DAY 3 JUNE 14 / JULY 17 / AUGUST 19 [B,L,D] Stockholm, Sweden: Arrive in Stockholm at 7:00am. Laced by an ingenious network of waterways and bridges strung between a freshwater lake and the sea, Stockholm is easily seen on foot or by waterway cruise. Its gabled old townhouses peer over cobblestone streets, while its magnificent 17th century palace overlooks the harbor. Depart for Finland at 7:00pm. Meals served on board. DAY 4 JUNE 15 / JULY 18 / AUGUST 20 [B,L,D] Helsinki, Finland: Arrive in Helsinki 10:00am. Welcome to Scandinavia s White City of the North, a city defined more by its people and Art Nouveau architecture than its chilly climate. The city has a very well-preserved history. There are dozens of museums that transport you to a very different time, but there s also a state-of-the-art nightlife. Depart for Russia at 6:00pm. Meals served on board. DAY 5 JUNE 16 / JULY 19 / AUGUST 21 [B,L,D] St. Petersburg, Russia: Sail into St. Petersburg at 6:30am. Russia s Window on the West, St. Petersburg remains one of the world s most beautiful metropolises. Two great architects helped bring Peter the Great s vision of St. Petersburg to life: Rastrelli and Carlo Rossi. The rich architecture that resulted features a mixture of styles from ornate Russian Baroque churches to neo-classical palaces. St. Petersburg has more than 200 museums and one of the largest English gardens in Europe! Meals served on board. DAY 6 JUNE 17 / JULY 20 / AUGUST 22 [B,L,D] St. Petersburg, Russia: Spend your day exploring St. Petersburg alone or on one of the many shore excursions. Depart for Estonia at 6:00pm. Meals served on board. DAY 7 JUNE 18 / JULY 21 / AUGUST 23 [B,L,D] Tallinn, Estonia: Spend your morning in medieval Tallinn on a guided walking tour or visit Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and Gothic St. Mary s Cathedral (Dome Church), the city s oldest church. Depart for Germany at 5:00pm. Meals served on board. DAY 8 JUNE 19 / JULY 22 / AUGUST 24 [B,L,D] At Sea: Spend the day at sea traveling from Estonia to Germany. Take advantage of the many on-board amenities. Meals served on board. DAY 9 JUNE 20 / JULY 23 / AUGUST 25 [B,L,D] Warnemünde, Germany: Dock at Warnemünde at 7:00am. From here, you can travel to Berlin and explore the city on a variety of shore excursions. Germany s capital city is a city that balances cosmopolitan chic with a liberal undercurrent of creativity and cool. Famous landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag fascinate. The elegant Bavarian Quarter amazes. You may wish to tour the Allied Museum, the World War II Memorial, and the Brandenburg Gate before returning to the ship for departure at 9:00pm. Meals served on board. DAY 10 JUNE 21 / JULY 24 / AUGUST 26 [B,L,D] At Sea: Spend the day at sea traveling from Germany to Norway. Take advantage of the many on-board amenities. Meals served on board. DAY 11 JUNE 22 / JULY 25 / AUGUST 27 [B,L,D] Oslo, Norway: Arrive in Oslo, Scandinavia s oldest capital city, at 7:00am. Norway s capital boasts a sophisticated, yet cozy charm, with a blend of 19th and 20th century buildings, many decorated with woodcarvings and bright frescoes, and wide avenues dotted with public squares and parks. Return to your ship at 2:00pm and sail on to Denmark. Meals served on board. DAY 12 JUNE 23 / JULY 26 / AUGUST 28 [B] Copenhagen, Denmark Depart: Disembarkation begins this morning. Enjoy an optional shore excursion or transfer on own to the airport for your return flight. CRUISE INFORMATION Additional departures dates available 6 ports of call in Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia, Germany and Norway Variety of optional shore excursions Visit Russia without a VISA (if you take shore excursions offered by the cruise company. Otherwise, a Russian VISA is required and is NOT included in price) 12-day cruise roundtrip from Copenhagen Accommodations in selected cabin category, double occupancy Full board [B,L,D] while on board cruise ship Cruise information kit CRUISE PRICING Cabin Category Price Inside... from $2089 Balcony... from $2644 Mini-Suite/Suite... from $2699 Price based on June 12, 2019 departure date. All rates are per person based on double occupancy and are subject to change without notice. For single supplement pricing, please contact our office. Price does not include international airfare, transfers, travel insurance, optional excursions, gratuities or government taxes and fees (approx. $185 per person). Government taxes, fees, and fuel supplement, (where applicable) are additional and subject to change. Add an extra night in Copenhagen before or after your 12-day voyage from $170 per person based on double occupancy. Or add a stopover in Reykjavik, or a visit to the Faroe Islands en route to Denmark

22 INDEPENDENT TRAVEL OPTIONS Featuring Norway's Fjord Country 3-DAY NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL SPECTACULAR FJORD ADVENTURE Oslo / Bergen Railway DAY 1 ARRIVE BERGEN Arrive in Bergen. Overnight at Clarion Admiral Hotel or similar. DAY 2 NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL [B] Depart Bergen by train. Arrive in Voss and depart by bus to Gudvangen. Board the ferry for a cruise on the Nærøyfjord and Aurlandfjord to Flåm. Arrive in the quaint fjord community of Flåm for departure on board the famous Flåm Railway to Myrdal. In Myrdal, change to the Oslo/ Bergen Railway and return to Bergen. Upon arrival in Bergen, transfer to hotel on own for overnight. DAY 3 BERGEN [B] Tour ends following breakfast at hotel. 3-day Norway in a Nutshell tours are also available from Oslo to Bergen or Bergen to Oslo. Price from $735 per person based on double occupancy. Package includes: 2 nights hotel accommodations in Oslo/Bergen & Voss Train, bus and ferry between Oslo - Bergen (or v.v.) Price per person from... $570 Single Room Supplement... $105 Add a night in Bergen from $130 per person. Sightseeing tours and activities are available upon request. DAY 1 ARRIVE OSLO Arrive in Oslo. Overnight at Thon Opera Hotel or similar. DAY 2 OSLO [B] Day free for independent exploration or a city sightseeing tour. Overnight at hotel. DAY 3 OSLO FLÅM BALESTRAND [B,D] Transfer on own to train station for departure on the famed Oslo/Bergen Railway to Myrdal. Change to the Flåm Line and descend 2800 feet within 13 miles to Flåm. Board the Flåm Express boat to Balestrand. Dinner and overnight at the charming Kvikne s Hotel. DAY 4 BALESTRAND BERGEN [B] Transfer to the pier and board the Sognefjord Express boat to Bergen. Upon arrival, transfer on own to the Clarion Admiral Hotel, or similar, for overnight. DAY 5 BERGEN [B] Tour ends following breakfast at hotel. Itinerary can be reversed (Bergen to Oslo). Price per person from... $940 Single Room Supplement... $205 Add a night in Balestrand or Flåm from $135 per person. Sightseeing tours and activities are available upon request. 6-DAY NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL NATURAL ELEMENTS OF NORWAY Fjord Cruise Geirangerfjord WANT MORE INFORMATION? For detailed itineraries, additional pre- and post-tour options, or to request a customized extension, please contact tours@brekketours.com or visit us online at: DAY 1 ARRIVE OSLO Arrive in Oslo. Overnight at Thon Hotel Opera or similar. DAY 2 OSLO [B] Day free to enjoy a variety of optional sightseeing tours of Oslo. Overnight at hotel. DAY 3 OSLO VOSS [B] Depart Oslo on the Oslo/Bergen Railway for Voss. Overnight at Fleischer s Hotel or similar. DAY 4 VOSS FLÅM VOSS BERGEN [B] Depart Voss by bus via the Stalheim Road to Gudvangen. Cruise to Flåm. Board the Flåm Line and travel to Myrdal. Transfer to the Oslo/Bergen line and continue by train to Bergen. Overnight at Clarion Admiral Hotel or similar. DAY 5 BERGEN [B] Day free for independent explorations. Overnight at hotel. DAY 6 BERGEN [B] Tour ends following breakfast or sail to Trondheim on the Norwegian Coastal Voyage (see page 20, days 1-3). Itinerary can be reversed (Bergen to Oslo). Price per person from...$1165 Single Room Supplement... $260 Add a night in Oslo from $95 or Bergen from $130 per person. Sightseeing tours and activities are available upon request. DAY 1 ARRIVE BERGEN Arrive in Bergen. Overnight at Augustin Hotel or similar. DAY 2 BERGEN SOGNDAL [B] Depart Bergen by express boat along the Sognefjord to Sogndal. Overnight at Quality Hotel Sogndal or similar. DAY 3 GLACIER EXPERIENCE [B] Travel by glacier bus to Jostedalen. 2-hour glacier hike on Nigards Glacier. Return to Sogndal for overnight at hotel. DAY 4 SOGNDAL BALESTRAND FLÅM [B] Ferry to Balestrand. Cruise the Aurlandfjord from Balestrand to Flåm. Overnight at Flåmsbrygga Hotel or similar. DAY 5 DOWNHILL BIKING [B] Board the Flåm Railway to Myrdal. Collect your bikes for the return journey to Flåm. Overnight at hotel. DAY 6 FLÅM VOSS [B] Morning cruise to Gudvangen. Drive the Stalheim Road to Voss. Overnight at Park Hotel Vossevangen or similar. DAY 7 WHITE WATER RAFTING [B] Morning white water rafting adventure. Afterward, depart by train to Bergen for overnight at Augustin Hotel or similar. DAY 8 BERGEN [B] Tour ends following breakfast at hotel. Price per person from... $1455 Single Room Supplement... $310 Add a night in Bergen from $105 per person. Sightseeing tours and activities are available upon request. Prices based on travel June 1 - August 31. Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Prices are subject to change

23 INDEPENDENT TRAVEL OPTIONS Featuring Scandinavia and Iceland NORDIC DELIGHT Begin your journey through Scandinavia with a 3-day excursion through Norway s fjord country from Bergen to Oslo (see page 22). Price from $735 per person based on double occupancy. AROUND ICELAND - SELF DRIVE Begin your journey through Iceland with two nights in the capital city of Reykjavik, city sightseeing tour and a guided buggy adventure. Price from $750 per person based on double occupancy. DAY 1 ARRIVE OSLO Arrive in Oslo. Overnight at the Grand Hotel or similar. DAY 2 OSLO [B] Morning sightseeing tour of Oslo includes the Viking Ship Museum and Vigeland Park. Overnight at hotel. DAY 3 OSLO COPENHAGEN [B,D] Day free in Oslo to visit the Resistance Museum, the Norwegian Folk Museum and more. Transfer on own to the pier for 4:30pm departure onboard a DFDS Seaways. Overnight cruise to Copenhagen (boarding begins at 3:00pm). Dinner and overnight on board in outside cabin. DAY 4 COPENHAGEN [B] Arrive in Copenhagen at 9:45am. Transfer on own to hotel. Balance of day free to use your Copenhagen sightseeing card to visit sights around the city including Amalienborg Palace and the Little Mermaid statue. Overnight at the Comfort Hotel Vesterbro or similar. DAY 5 COPENHAGEN STOCKHOLM [B] Transfer on own to train station. Travel by train to Stockholm (inquire about airfare). Transfer on own to First Hotel Reisen, or similar for overnight. DAY 6 STOCKHOLM [B] Breakfast at hotel. Morning sightseeing tour by bus and boat passes the most famous buildings and views over the city. View city districts and famous sights such as Stockholm City Hall, the Royal Palace, Gamla Stan (Old Town), Långholmen and the Royal Djurgården on this tour. Afternoon free. Overnight at hotel. DAY 7 STOCKHOLM HELSINKI [B,D] Morning free. In the afternoon, transfer on own to the quay for an overnight cruise across the Baltic Sea to Finland. Boarding begins at 4:00pm with departure at 5:00pm. Dinner and overnight on board in outside cabin. DAY 8 HELSINKI [B] Arrive in Helsinki. Transfer on own to hotel. Balance of day free to enjoy a variety of sights around the city. Overnight at Clarion Hotel Helsinki, or similar. DAY 9 HELSINKI [B] Tour ends following breakfast. Visit our website for optional extensions to St. Petersburg and/or Moscow. Price per person from... $2040 Single Room Supplement...$1175 Rates may vary due to flexible pricing for cruise. Additional nights can be included upon request. Itinerary can be reversed. DAY 1 ARRIVE ICELAND HVERAGERDI Pick up rental car at airport (Toyota Auris Automatic or similar). Drive along the Reykjanes peninsula towards the village of Hveragerdi for overnight. DAY 2 HVERAGERDI BORGARFJORDUR [B] Drive to Gullfoss waterfall and the hot springs at Geysir. Visit Thingvellir National Park, before driving through Hvalfjordurfjord to Borgarfjordur for overnight. DAY 3 BORGARFJORDUR AKUREYRI [B] Drive north through Borgarfjordur to the shores of Hunafloi bay and the horse breeding valley of Skagafjordur. Continue to Akureyri, the capital of the north for overnight. DAY 4 AKUREYRI LAKE MÝVATN [B] Spend the morning exploring the town of Akureyri. Continue your journey to the unique Lake Mývatn area. Stop en route to Mývatn to view the beautiful Godafoss waterfalls, which have a unique connection to Iceland s Viking Age. Overnight in North Iceland. DAY 5 LAKE MÝVATN [B] Explore the wonders of Lake Mývatn and surrounding area, including the lava formations at Dimmuborgir or the volcanic area of Krafla. Overnight in Lake Mývatn. DAY 6 LAKE MÝVATN EGILSSTADIR [B] Drive north to the fishing port of Husavik, where you might stop to enjoy a whale watching boat tour. Head around Tjornes peninsula on the edge of the Arctic Circle. Visit Asbyrgi, a magnificent horseshoe-shaped canyon and Jokulsargljufur National Park. Proceed to Dettifoss waterfall before heading to Egilsstadir for overnight. DAY 7 EGILSSTADIR HÖFN [B] Drive south through the East Fjords, where towering mountains plunge vertically into the ocean. The journey continues to the town of Höfn where you overnight. DAY 8 HÖFN KIRKJUBAEJARKLAUSTUR [B] Drive to the Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon before continuing to Skaftafell National Park. On to the picturesque village of Kirkjubaejarklaustur for overnight. DAY 9 KIRKJUBAEJARKLAUSTUR REYKJAVIK [B] Drive along the south coast, a sweeping landscape of sandy deserts and rocky shores to Reykjavik for overnight. DAY 10 REYKJAVIK [B] Visit the Blue Lagoon en route to Keflavik Airport to return rental car. Services end upon arrival to airport. Price for 2 people from... $5355 Price is based on 2 people sharing room and car rental. Price based on 24-hr rental days starting at the time of rental. Single and triple rates on request. Additional sightseeing tours and activities are available upon request. Prices based on travel June 1 - August 31. Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Prices are subject to change. Stockholm DFDS Cruise Iceland WANT MORE INFORMATION? For detailed itineraries, additional pre- and post-tour options, or to request a customized extension, please contact tours@brekketours.com or visit us online at: