~ 19 Day Tour ~ 11th - 29th October, 2019

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1 A once in a lifetime trip on a Norwegian Coastal Voyage for the opportunity to see the majestic Northern Lights dance above you, plus travel to Iceland - the land of fire and ice! ~ 19 Day Tour ~ 11th - 29th October, 2019 Friends to travel with... O Shannessy s Sorrento Travel Pty Ltd T/A: 2121 Point Nepean Road, Rye Vic enquiries@oshannessys.com.au Toll Free: EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT Book and pay your deposit before 20th December, 2018 and receive an additional $200pp discount

2 Price per person twin share $ 16,895 Repeat clientele twin share $ 16,795 SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $ 2,775 Tour Departs: Friday 11th October, 2019 Tour Returns: Tuesday 29th October, 2019 Deposit: $2,000 per person upon booking Balance due on invoice approximately 90 days prior to departure Single travellers who are prepared to twin share will be matched with another passenger (of the same gender), HOWEVER, if this is not possible, you will need to pay the Single Supplement. Tour Price Includes: Pick up from and return to your home - Greater Melbourne, Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong, the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas and some areas of Gippsland and Phillip Island. Flights: International flights with Emirates; Melbourne to Norway via Dubai stopover, and return Iceland to Melbourne via Copenhagen stopover. Icelandair flight: Norway to Iceland. Plus internal flight in Norway. All flights include taxes and transfers. Quality ensuite hotel accommodation. Maximum participants on tour is 30. Tour Escorted from Melbourne by our O Shannessy s representative. Local English speaking guides. Quality touring coach. Outside Cabins aboard MS Nordyls - This is a smaller working Expedition Ship. The bonus of this is it is able to stop at more ports and enter more of the Fjords than the larger ships and you get to see behind the scenes of a working Expedition Ship. All gratuities for Driver & Guides, venues and porterage at accommodation whilst travelling with the group and on the cruise. All tours and interest venues as per itinerary. Meals: 15 full breakfasts, 5 lunches, 12 dinners and 5 in-flight meals. (1 breakfast, 11 lunches and 4 dinners at own expense as per itinerary) Tour cost does not include: Items of a personal nature and any optional extras. Travel Insurance Passports and Visas: A valid national passport is needed for all holidays, with minimum validity of 6 months after return. If you hold a non-australian Passport, please check visa requirements with your local consulate; the responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveller. A visitor's visa allows you to stay in Norway or other countries in the Schengen area for up to 90 days over a period of 180 days. Citizens of Australia, travelling on Australian passports, do not need a visitor's visa. Cruise does not include tips and gratuities to local guides. The following cancellation fees apply for this tour: Deposit is non-refundable 60 to 89 days BEFORE DEPARTURE 50% Refund of Tour Cost 30 to 59 days BEFORE DEPARTURE 25% Refund of Tour Cost WITHIN 30 DAYS OF DEPARTURE - NO REFUND No refunds on any unused portions of the itinerary TRAVEL INSURANCE IS NOT COMPULSORY HOWEVER IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AND IS AVAILABLE FROM OUR OFFICE. O Shannessy s Quality Tours reserves the right to change the price and vary any accommodation, or other features of the tour at any time at their own discretion.

3 Dubai Oslo, Norway Europe s most scenic rail journey - the Bergen Railway The famous Flåm Railway Cruise along Sognefjord and Nærøyfjord Fjords Voss Bergen Bryggen Wharf Board the Hurtigruten Ship, MS Nordyls Cruise along Magnificent Fjords including Geirangerfjord, Vestfjord & Trollfjord Ålesund Trondheim Rørvik Cross the Arctic Circle Bodø Stamsund and Svolvær Harstad Tromsø Honningsvåg Kirkenes Reykjavik, Iceland The incredible Golden Circle Copenhagen Plus the best opportunity to see the amazing Northern Lights FITNESS OF TRAVEL Whilst the tour is comfortably paced to suit most people; we recommend participants have a reasonable level of fitness as there are stairs, uneven surfaces, extended sightseeing on foot and boarding on/off a number of boats.

4 DAY 1: Friday 11th October, 2019 DEPARTING MELBOURNE With all the packing done and excitement levels high, we begin our spectacular tour with personal pickups from home this evening, transferring us to Tullamarine Airport where we will meet our Tour Director and board our flight to Dubai. OVERNIGHT: In-flight DAY 2: Saturday 12th October, 2019 EXPLORING DUBAI We arrive in Dubai early this morning and will be transferred to our accommodation. We will enjoy breakfast, then we have some time to relax before taking a sightseeing tour of Dubai. We have planned a fascinating historical excursion this afternoon, with our tour starting with a photo stop at the iconic landmark of Dubai, the Burj Al Arab Hotel. We proceed to Jumeirah, the picturesque palace and residential area of Dubai, also home to the impressive Jumeirah Mosque. The tour then takes us to Al Bastakiya, the old part of Dubai, to reach the museum located in Al Fahidi Fort. We board the Abra (water taxi) to cross the creek to the spice souk. On our return, there is time to shop in the most famous landmark of Dubai - the gold souk. Lunch at own expense and arrangement OVERNIGHT: Metropolitan Hotel, DUBAI DAY 3: Sunday 13th October, 2019 DUBAI TO OSLO Our early morning transfer has us arriving at the Dubai International Airport ready for our flight to Oslo. We arrive in Oslo around lunchtime where we will be met and taken to our accommodation to relax and unwind after our travels. If anyone feels up to it they may like to go out and have a look around at leisure. Tonight we enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. In flight meals. Breakfast and Lunch at own expense and arrangement. OVERNIGHT: Hotel Bristol, OSLO

5 DAY 4: Monday 14th October, 2019 OSLO This morning we set out on a tour of regal Oslo, featuring the remarkable Viking Ship Museum where we see the world s best preserved Viking ships up close. We also take in Oslo s main street - Karl Johan Street, a view of the Royal Palace, City Hall and the new Opera building. We then head to Vigeland Park, the world s largest sculpture park made by a single artist, Norwegian Gustav Vigeland. The afternoon and evening are ours to explore at leisure. Lunch and Dinner at own expense and arrangement. OVERNIGHT: Hotel Bristol, OSLO DAY 5: Tuesday 15th October, 2019 OSLO TO BERGEN ABOARD THE BERGEN AND FLÅM RAILWAYS The Bergen Railway between Oslo and Bergen is considered one of the world s most scenic train rides. This morning we depart from Oslo, with the journey taking us across one of Europe s highest mountain plateaus, and through spectacular and varied terrain. At Myrdal we switch trains and board the famous Flåm Railway, a masterpiece of engineering, taking us 2,800 breathtaking feet in only 55 minutes to the village of Flåm on Sognefjord, Norway's longest and deepest Fjord (120 miles long, and more than a mile deep). From here we then cruise along the Nærøyfjord (UNESCO), the narrowest fjord in Europe with stunning views of waterfalls and small farms clinging to the steep mountainsides. Upon our arrival in Voss, we reboard the Bergen Railway train for Bergen, one of Norway s oldest and most iconic cities. Lunch at own expense and arrangement. OVERNIGHT: Scandic Neptun, BERGEN

6 DAY 6: Wednesday 16th October, 2019 BERGEN & BOARD SHIP FOR OUR NORWEGIAN COASTAL VOYAGE This morning we take a leisurely paced walking tour of Bergen. We ll explore the picturesque, old Bryggen Wharf (UNESCO) with its tiny wooden houses and narrow streets. We can mingle with the locals at the fish market located in the "heart" of the city. It s then time to prepare for our memorable 6 night cruise sailing along the stunning Norwegian coastline. This evening we board the MS Nordyls ship to start the world s most beautiful voyage. The ship is named after the Northern Lights. The decor, colours and artwork have been inspired by this natural phenomenon. It has 469 passenger beds and can carry 35 cars. The ship has a Sun Deck to laze around on and take in the scenery as you sail on by. It also has a sauna, library, large panorama and observation lounges, a restaurant and cafe, conference rooms and playrooms. We ll be in for a real treat - the Hurtigruten ships have been a hallmark of the Norwegian coast since The cruise also has an Expedition Team and activities on board. Guest are encouraged to relax in the ship s lounges and comfortable reclining chairs after a day of experiencing the wide selection of active excursions and activities that are on offer. So sit back and take in the treasure trove of landscapes, scenery, sights and sounds that will surround us on this voyage. And of course we hope to see the Northern Lights in our travels. Lunch at own expense and arrangement. OVERNIGHT: Outside Cabin, MS NORDYLS DAY 7: Thursday 17th October, 2019 CRUISING VIA ÅLESUND AND MOLDE This morning s view from the ship will be either the tranquil Stadthavet Sea or the majestic Geirangerfjord, as we make our way to the charming village of Ålesund. We take a stroll through the fairy-tale streets, a vibrant town known for it s colourful art n o u v e a u architecture, and its stunning setting at the entrance of the Geirangerfjord. Then it s onto Molde for a brief stop at this trading and cultural hub dating back to medieval times. OVERNIGHT: Outside Cabin, MS NORDYLS

7 DAY 8: Friday 18th October, 2019 CRUISING VIA TRONDHEIM AND RØRVIK Today, we enjoy some time in the historic city of Trondheim. Founded by Viking King Olav in A.D. 997, it was the location of the first capital of Norway and is still the city where new kings receive their ceremonial blessings. Later, we continue towards the Land of the Midnight Sun, passing rugged coastlines en route to the traditional fishing community of Rørvik, which sits among 6,000 islands, inlets and reefs. OVERNIGHT: Outside Cabin, MS NORDYLS DAY 9: Saturday 19th October, 2019 CROSSING THE ARTIC CIRCLE Today we become one of a select few as our cruise ship crosses the Arctic Circle on our way to Bodø. As we gaze at the distant rugged peaks and to the infinite sky keep an eye out for white-tailed sea eagles found in this region. We continue sailing, crossing the stunning Vestfjord and past the breathtaking Lofoten Islands before pausing briefly at the villages of Stamsund and Svolvær. Later, we sail on past the majestic Trollfjord. OVERNIGHT: Outside Cabin, MS NORDYLS DAY 10: Sunday 20th October, 2019 CRUISING VIA HARSTAD AND TROMSØ Take in the serenity as we sail past a chain of islands on our way to the small town of Harstad. We stop here for a moment before continuing on to Tromsø, capital of the Arctic. Surrounded by unspoilt wilderness, Tromsø is a fantastic place to experience some of natures wonders such as the beautiful fjords and mountains, perhaps even spotting some whales that enter the fjords every winter to feast on herring. Famed as a viewing point for colourful Northern Lights that sometimes light up the night sky, we will be in for a treat here in Tromsø! OVERNIGHT: Outside Cabin, MS NORDYLS

8 DAY 11: Monday 21st October, 2019 CRUISING VIA HONNINGSVÅG Our voyage continues along Norway s northernmost region, pausing briefly along the way at sleepy villages and busy ports surrounded by breathtaking panoramas. We have some time in the peaceful town of Honningsvåg, capital of North Cape, situated closer to the North Pole than it is to Oslo. OVERNIGHT: Outside Cabin, MS NORDYLS DAY 12: Tuesday 22nd October, 2019 CRUISING VIA KIRKENES, DISEMBARK AND FLY TO OSLO Early this morning we arrive in Kirkenes, home to the Sami people who have herded reindeer for centuries. Here we disembark the ship and are transferred to the airport, returning back to Oslo. This evening we gather for a farewell to Norway dinner, as our next adventure to Iceland begins tomorrow. Lunch at own expense and arrangement. OVERNIGHT: Hotel Bristol, OSLO DAY 13: Wednesday 23rd October, 2019 OSLO TO REYKJAVIK, ICELAND Today we fly to Reykjavik and discover Iceland - a land and culture forged by fire and ice. Steaming lava fields reflect a volcanic nature. Massive glaciers sculpt mountains and valleys, leaving thundering waterfalls and breathtaking landscapes. We enjoy free time to explore the city s old section that features Hallgrímskirkja church, City Hall, the harbour and Reykjavik s oldest building, home of the Kraum Icelandic design centre. Lunch and Dinner at own expense and arrangement. OVERNIGHT: Alda Hotel, REYKJAVIC

9 DAY 14: Thursday 24th October, 2019 DISCOVERING ICELAND We travel the incredible Golden Circle, a route that encompasses many of Iceland's most renowned natural wonders, looping from Reykjavik into the southern uplands of Iceland and back. We ll marvel at the beauty of Gullfoss, (Golden Falls) a stunning 100-foot double cascade. We then journey to Thingvellir National Park (Þingvellir), the nation s most historic area. Here, Icelanders gathered in A.D. 930 and established what is considered to be one of the world s first parliaments. We find ourselves standing upon one of the globe s most geologically significant landscapes! Thingvellir s rugged rift valley is a UNESCO World Heritage site that marks the crest of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, the point where the North A m e r i c a n and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. The last of the three primary stops on the Golden Cirlcle is the Geysir Geothermal Area in Haukadalur, where we ll see The Great Geysir and the lively Strokkur, erupting steam and gas into the cool Icelandic air every few minutes. We later return to Reykjavik and have the afternoon at our leisure. Lunch and Dinner at own expense and arrangement. OVERNIGHT: Alda Hotel, REYKJAVIC

10 DAY 15: Friday 25th October, 2019 REYKJAVIK With the day at leisure, you may like to choose to relax on a scenic whale watching cruise, venture out on a horseback riding excursion, or travel out to the Reykjanes peninsula to spend quality time relaxing in the geo-thermal waters of the famed Blue Lagoon. Lunch and Dinner at own expense and arrangement. OVERNIGHT: Alda Hotel, REYKJAVIC DAY 16: Saturday 26th October, 2019 REYKJAVIK TO COPENHAGEN After breakfast we farewell our newfound friends and are transferred to the airport where we board our flight to Copenhagen, Denmark. Upon arrival we travel to our hotel and enjoy dinner. In flight meals. Lunch at own expense and arrangement. OVERNIGHT: Scandic Hotel, COPENHAGEN DAY 17: Sunday 27th October, 2019 COPENHAGEN Today we enjoy a full day of touring in Copenhagen, Denmark s beautiful capital. We will visit the little mermaid, Kastellet and Gefion Fountain. We will watch the change of guards, visit the Rosenborg Castle as well as visiting the famous Tivoli Gardens. Lunch at own expense and arrangement. OVERNIGHT: Scandic Hotel, COPENHAGEN DAY 18: Monday 28th October, 2019 DEPARTING COPENHAGEN We depart Copenhagen mid morning for our flight home via Dubai. Lunch at own expense and arrangement. OVERNIGHT: In-flight DAY 19: Tuesday 29th October, 2019 ARRIVE MELBOURNE We arrive home late this evening where we are met by our chauffeurs to take us home after our amazing, once in a lifetime trip to Norway, with the opportunity to see the majestic Northern lights and Iceland - the land forged by fire and ice.

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12 O Shannessy s: DISCLAIMER: Advises the airline reserves the right to amend their schedule and airfares without notice. Advises price is effective for the dates specified but may be subject to change without notice. A visitor's visa allows you to stay in Norway or other countries in the Schengen area for up to 90 days over a period of 180 days. Citizens of Australia, travelling on Australian passports, do not need a visitor's visa. Citizens of Australia are not required to have a visa when visiting Iceland for up to three months visit. Advises passengers require a current Passport to travel to Norway and Iceland with minimum validity of 6 months after return. Advises non-australian Passport holders to check re-entry Visa requirements. Reserves the right to vary the itinerary in any way at any time deemed necessary. Accepts no responsibility for damage or loss of personal belongings and suggests that suitable Insurance be effected for protection of the same. Accepts no responsibility or liability for delays, accidents, injury, irregularity or damage caused by other transport/touring companies used as part of this tour. Reserves the right to change accommodation at any time without notice. For details of other tours available Phone toll free on CONDITIONS OF TRAVEL Any special passenger requirements must be notified to O Shannessy s Tours at the time of booking. No passenger will be permitted to embark or continue on the tour while their mental or physical condition is, in the opinion of any representative of O Shannessy s Tours, such as to render them incapable of caring for themselves, or whereby they become objectionable to other passengers, or they become a hazard to themselves or other passengers. O Shannessy s Tours will not be responsible for expenses resulting in such persons being precluded from completing the tour for any such reason. It is also a requirement of O Shannessy s Tours that each passenger is able to negotiate coach steps without the aid of the coach crew or other passengers. Any passenger who requires assistance for any of the above is required to travel with a companion capable of providing all necessary assistance. If you are willing to twin share but are a smoker or have a CPAP machine or snore, you will need to pay a single supplement for a sole use room.