SCANDINAVIA Escorted Tour

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1 SCANDINAVIA Escorted Tour 11 Days from $4899 Per person twin share, including flights from Australia Book by 28 March 2019

2 Departs Australia: September Other dates available from May to September, 2019, but may cost more. Contact us for single rates. Escorted Package Includes: Flights from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane to Copenhagen & Bergen $295 per person surcharge from Perth, Adelaide, Hobart & Canberra Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 9 nights accommodations o 2 nights Copenhagen o 1 night Gothenburg o 2 nights Oslo o 1 night Lillehammer o 1 night Sogndal o 2 nights Bergen Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates 15 meals: 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 5 dinners with wine Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of local guides per itinerary Entrance fees per itinerary Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring Gratuities while on tour Special Features Enjoy a city sightseeing tour upon arrival in the Danish capital of Copenhagen Visit Vigeland Sculpture Park, designed by Gustav Vigeland. The park contains 192 sculptures with more than 600 figures Lom Stave Church, one of the largest and best preserved stave churches in Norway built in 12th century Cruise on the breathtaking still waters of the Sognefjord, the longest and deepest of all the Norwegian Fjords Board the famous Flam Railway for a mountain train ride into Norway's high glacial regions Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates Note: Gratuities for tour manager and coach driver are included.

3 Subject to confirmation from tour operator & airlines at time of booking. To receive the savings quote promo code DISCV600A For Bookings & Enquiries please call Itinerary: Note: your itinerary will change depending upon the day of the week you depart. DAY 1, Friday - Depart for Denmark Depart for Denmark DAY 2, Saturday - Arrive in Copenhagen Arrive in the lively Danish capital of Copenhagen; transfer to your hotel. Time to rest and relax, or begin your independent discovery of this sophisticated city. Your tour begins at 6:00 PM when you join your Tour Manager and fellow travelers for a Welcome Drink and orientation meeting on the wonderful journey that awaits you in Scandinavia. We recommend that you select flights which arrive in Copenhagen no later than 4:00 PM on day 2 of the itinerary, or earlier if possible Overnight: Copenhagen DAY 3, Sunday - Copenhagen City Tour, Tivoli Gardens, Welcome Dinner This morning, enjoy a city sightseeing tour of Copenhagen. View the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum and the National Museum, the colorful 17th-century harbor district of Nyhavn, and Amalienborg Palace, the winter residence of the Danish Royal Family as well as the site of the changing of the Guard. Visit the Gefion Fountain, the largest monument in the city which was designed and erected in 1908 by Danish artist Anders Bundgård, and the iconic Little Mermaid statue. End the tour with a visit to the Royal Reception rooms in Christiansborg Palace*, the seat of the Danish Parliament, Prime Minister's Office and Supreme Court. Spend the remainder of the afternoon at leisure to explore the city on your own, or join the optional North Zealand Castle Tour to the Danish countryside and Riviera. This evening, a highlight visit to Tivoli Gardens,** the most visited theme park in Scandinavia and the second oldest amusement park in the world. Then, enjoy a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant *In the event Christiansborg Palace is closed due to local events, the visit will be substituted with a visit to Rosenborg Castle **September departures may not visit Tivoli Gardens, due to seasonal closure Optional: North Zealand Castle Tour (PM) Overnight: Copenhagen DAY 4, Monday - Travel to Gothenburg, Sweden This morning, bid farewell to Denmark as you travel to Sweden via the mighty 5-mile-long Öresund Bridge. Upon arrival in Gothenburg, take an orientation tour of the city. Founded in the 17th-century, this lively university town is known for its parks, sporting events and modern opera house. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure. You may choose to take a cruise on the canals and harbor, or opt for a trip to the Liseberg amusement park, one of the most popular in Europe

4 Overnight: Gothenburg Meals: Breakfast, Lunch DAY 5, Tuesday - Travel to Oslo, Norway; Oslo City Tour This morning, travel to Oslo, the capital of Norway. Upon arrival, enjoy a city tour. Pass the National Theater, the 19th Century Royal Palace and visit the main square to view the Cathedral. Next, visit the Vigeland Sculpture Park, designed by Gustav Vigeland. The park contains 192 sculptures with more than 600 figures. The park's most popular attraction is the Monolith column, measuring 46 feet high with 121 human figure reliefs, it is carved from a single block of granite and took three stone sculptors 14 years ( ) to complete. Continue to the modern City Hall* to conclude the city tour *In the event that the Oslo City Hall is closed due to local events, the visit will be substituted with a visit to the Oslo Cathedral Overnight: Oslo DAY 6, Wednesday - Full Day in Oslo Spend a full day at leisure in Oslo. Stroll the shopping streets, linger at a café or visit one or more of its world-class museums. In the morning, perhaps join a local guide for the optional Treasures of Oslo tour. Admire the highlights of Norway's great seafaring tradition as you enjoy a guided visit to see three 1,200-year-old ornamented Viking ships which are the best preserved in existence, followed by a visit to the Kon-Tiki Msueum Optional: Treasures of Oslo (AM) Overnight: Oslo Meals: Breakfast DAY 7, Thursday - Travel to Lillehammer This morning, travel to Lillehammer. Situated at the northern end of Lake Mjøsa, the town is perhaps most famous for hosting the 1994 Winter Olympic Games. Enjoy an orientation tour, which includes a view of the ski jump. Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure to explore Lillehammer on your own. Tonight, dinner is at the hotel Overnight: Lillehammer DAY 8, Friday - Lom Stave Church, Travel to Sogndal This morning drive to the village of Lom where you will visit one of the largest and best preserved stave churches in Norway.* Built around 1150, the church's unique facade appears to have been plucked from a medieval fairytale. Next, drive via Sognefjellet (weather permitting), the highest mountain pass in Northern Europe known as the "roof of Norway", through the dramatic Norwegian countryside. Pass glaciers, pine forests and perhaps reindeer, as well as Galdhøpiggen, Norway's highest mountain in the Jotunheimen National Park. Overnight in the heart of the Fjords *Entry to Lom Stave Church interior only available when church services are not in session Overnight: Sogndal DAY 9, Saturday - Sognefjord Cruise, Flam Railway, Travel to Bergen Today, enjoy a leisurely cruise on the breathtaking still waters of the Sognefjord, the longest and deepest of all the Norwegian Fjords. Then, a real highlight as you board the world famous Flam Railway for a mountain train ride into Norway's high glacial regions. View pastures, waterfalls and snow-clad peaks, all nestled beautifully into the surrounding mountainside. Ascend to 3,000 feet within 12 miles for one of the most scenic views of

5 Norway. Continue to your hotel in Bergen, Norway s second-largest city. A major distributor of the wealthy trading guilds of the Hanseatic League, many residents of this 11th-century city still earn their livelihoods from the sea Overnight: Bergen Meals: Breakfast DAY 10, Sunday - Full Day in Bergen Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore the beautiful city of Bergen independently. Bergen is an important cultural hub located in the middle of the region known as De syv fjell, or the Seven Mountains. This morning, perhaps join the optional Highlights of Bergen tour. The city served as an old trading port and has maintained a bustling harbor since the 11th century as part of the Hanseatic League. Visit Troldhaugen, the home of famous Norwegian composer, Edvard Grieg. Grieg's home stands majestically overlooking the fjords and was a great inspiration for his music. During your tour stroll through the narrow lanes of ancient Bryggen, visit the 750-year-old Haakon's Hall, scene of the medieval Royal court's ceremonies. In the afternoon you may choose to visit the Bergen Museum, the famous fish market, or take a stroll along the harbor to admire traditional Norwegian architecture. Tonight, join your Tour Manager and fellow travelers for a farewell dinner at your hotel Optional: Highlights of Bergen Tour (AM) Overnight: Bergen DAY 11, Monday - Depart Norway Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast ATAS Accreditation Number: A10718 ATAS vets travel agents against strict criteria to ensure they meet certain standards, are reliable, well trained and professional businesses. ATAS agents need to meet high standards of business discipline, training, compliance with Australian Consumer Law and compliance with a strict code of conduct ensuring your piece of mind when booking travel. We have met these strict standards and criteria in order to become nationally accredited. Our accreditation means we are the best in the industry, credible, well trained and a professional business. This means you can book your travel knowing you re in the safe hands of a trusted and reputable travel agent. Further information can be found at

6 Affordable Holidays - HOW DO WE DO IT??? We go directly to our overseas suppliers to source the best possible price and holiday for you. That s why our holidays are so affordable!!. There are many overseas wholesalers that currently do not sell their holidays in Australia. We have approached some of these businesses to see if we can represent them here in our country. These travel professionals offer exceptional service and tours at just the right price. If you think you are paying too much for your travel arrangements, please give us a call, we will do our best to find you a holiday that fits within your travel budget. Our exclusive focus is on supported travel arrangements which provide our customers with a breadth and depth of service complimented by local expertise that is simply unparalleled. DESTINATION INTERNATIONAL HOLIDAYS BOOKING CONDITIONS Please read this information prior to making your reservation BROCHURE VALIDITY The information presented in our brochure is correct to the best of our knowledge, but is subject to change without notice. Changes can occur with respect to prices, itineraries, duration of holidays, service standards, tour content, airfares and schedules. This is out of our control. Please ensure you advise details of your requirements at the time of booking. GOODS AND SERVICES TAX (GST) The Australian GST does not apply to international travel. Any service fees, courier, cancellation and amendment fees are subject to GST. You will be charged GST where applicable. DEPOSIT A deposit is required to confirm your booking (varies depending on package booked). Receipt of deposit will be taken as an understanding by Destination International Holidays that the customer has checked their confirmed travel arrangements and has read and agreed to the terms and conditions. FINAL PAYMENT Payment in full must be made no less than 90 days before travel, unless required earlier by any supplier. PRICES All prices for our tours are advised in Australian Dollars ($AUD). They are based on airfares, schedules and tariffs at the time of printing. Destination International Holidays reserves the right to vary the cost of the tour, taxes and airline prices if necessary by reason of currency fluctuation, cost increase, or airfare increase. All prices are subject to confirmation from local tour operators. Once full payment has been received by Destination International no surcharges in respect to currency fluctuations will be applied. ITINERARY CHANGES Destination International Holidays reserves the right to amend the itinerary for reasons such as service requirements, road or weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. Where a change is of a significant nature, it will be advised to our customers in writing. Destination International Holidays reserves the right to substitute hotels, lodges, inns and camps with properties of similar standard

7 AMENDMENT FEES Any deviation to packages advertised or quotes will incur a fee of $150 per person. Should you need to alter your confirmed reservations, there will be an automatic fee charged of $150 per amendment or transaction, plus any new arrangements made. Additionally, there may be cancellation fees levied by the tour operator or fees may be applicable where arrangements have been pre-purchased. In addition, we charge $50 per person for all airline seat reservations and baggage charges plus any airline fees. $100 per person for all Tourist visa processing plus the cost for the visa fee. $75 per person to reissue any travel documents lost in the mail. $100 per person to process insurance claims when travel insurance has not been purchased from this office. CANCELLATIONS Cancellation fees will be levied relative to the amount of notice given as follows: Days Notice 90 or more Loss of Deposit and 50% loss of fare 75% 85% 100% The above are Destination International Holidays cancellation fees. Airlines and Tour Operators may have additional fees. Transfer of a confirmed booking to another tour or departure date is deemed a cancellation of the original booking. There will be no refund for cancellation of unused services on or after commencement date. Please note that employees of any overseas suppliers are not authorised by Destination International Holidays to make any undertakings to our clients in respect of refunds or other matters. ACCOMMODATION There will be variations in the size, standard and presentation of rooms and facilities within the one hotel. This is beyond the control of Destination International Holidays. CLAIMS If you encounter any problems on your holiday, you should to try and solve it directly with the supplier whilst overseas. If it is not possible to do so please do so in writing within 30 days of completing your Destination International Holidays arrangements. TRAVEL INSURANCE You must be insured for the duration of your trip. You need comprehensive travel insurance to cover cancellation, health requirements, luggage and additional expenses. Insurance policies rarely cover for loss of cash. PASSPORT, VISA & VACCINATIONS You must familiarise yourself with any visa and health requirements that may be applicable in the countries you are visiting. You are responsible for all entry/exit health and any other documents required by laws, regulations, orders, demands or requirements of countries visited or transited. Please note that passport and visa requirements are not the responsibility of Destination International Holidays. We will not be held liable for any loss or expense due to the failure to comply with the above. We recommend that you be in possession of a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay overseas. CONSULAR ADVICE Official travel advice issued by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is available by calling or visiting their web site You must review this information both prior to making your booking and prior to departure. TOUR CONDITIONS Destination International Holidays does not itself provide carriage services, accommodation, transport or tours. Destination International Holidays acts as an agent for the Service Providers ). All products and services provided by Service Providers are provided on those Service Providers own terms and conditions which may include limitations and exclusions of liability. All bookings with Destination International Holidays and all tickets, vouchers, receipts, coupons, exchange orders and other like documents issued to the client, are subject to each Service Providers terms and conditions governing the provision of products and services to be provided by that Service provider. Destination International Holidays shall not be liable for any acts, omissions or defaults whether negligent or otherwise, of any Service Providers. Destination International Holidays shall not be liable (whether in contract, tort or otherwise) for any injury, illness, death, loss, damage, expense, delay or inconvenience resulting directly or indirectly from circumstances outside of Destination International Holidays control, including acts of nature, war, civil disturbances, strikes, floods, acts of government or authorities, breakdowns, accidents, disease, quarantine, terrorism, medical or customs regulations, and alterations, cancellations or delays concerning itineraries, timetables or accommodation.

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