1 of 8 20/10/2015 11:44 Print Email Close Northern Capitals 10 Day Tour from Copenhagen to Helsinki Vacation Overview From the vibrant cities to the gorgeous scenery, this Northern Europe tour visits the Nordic's fascinating capitals with overnights in Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, and Helsinki. In each city, you ll experience guided sightseeing of the must-see sights, including Copenhagen's Little Mermaid statue and the Royal Reception Rooms at Christiansborg Palace, used by the Queen for official occasions; Oslo's City Hall, decorated with great Norwegian art from 1900 to 1950, and Frogner Park, where Gustav Vigeland created over 200 extraordinary bronze and granite statues; Stockholm's City Hall, where the Nobel Prize banquet is held each year, and Helsinki s Lutheran Cathedral, completed in 1852, and the famous open-air market. A tour highlight is an overnight Baltic Sea cruise from Stockholm to Helsinki. You'll stay in first-class, outside, 2-berth cabins with private facilities, and you'll enjoy a special Smörgäsbord dinner on board. This is just one of the out-of-the-ordinary experiences Globus includes to make your vacation unique. Another special treat is a Swedish food experience, where you can sample local specialties at some of the stalls in Gothenburg's indoor food market. On this Northern Europe tour, you ll also experience some of Northern Europe s beautiful scenery. From Gothenburg to Norway, travel along the coastline with its many islands, granite rocks, and charming little fishing villages. Oslo is situated by a fjord and is surrounded by hills and forests. Take a ferry from Elsinore, Denmark to Helsingborg, Sweden, with great views of Hamlet's Kronborg Castle. Drive through Sweden's scenic Värmland, home to 10,000 lakes dotting the forested landscape and home to Sweden's largest lake, Vänern. Stunning scenery, tasty local cuisine, a Baltic Sea cruise, and fascinating sightseeing all of this and more await you on this fantastic tour through Northern Europe's capitals.
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3 of 8 20/10/2015 11:44 Day 1 Arrive in Copenhagen, Denmark Welcome to Copenhagen! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D) Day 2 Copenhagen Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Church of Our Savior and the Stock Exchange on the way to Christiansborg Palace, where you visit the elegant ROYAL RECEPTION ROOMS. Drive past the National Museum and the Royal Theater, and stop for pictures of Amalienborg Palace, with its lovely flower gardens, and of the wistful LITTLE MERMAID. In the afternoon, exciting optional excursions are available. Tonight, visit TIVOLI GARDENS (mid-april to mid-september.), the city s colorful amusement park. (B) Day 3 Copenhagen Gothenburg, Sweden Oslo, Norway From Elsinore beneath Hamlet s Kronborg Castle, board your FERRY for Helsingborg. Then, drive to Gothenburg, Sweden s thriving second-largest city. Admire its beautiful parks, botanical gardens, and well-kept canals during your orientation tour. Highlight is [LF] a SWEDISH FOOD EXPERIENCE: visit Gothenburg s famous indoor food market and try out various local specialties at some of the stalls. In the afternoon, continue along the Skagerrak coastline to Norway. Evening arrival in Oslo. (B,D) Day 4 Oslo Norway s capital is a study in farsighted urban planning, seeking growth in harmony with nature. Your Local Guide will take you to the National Theater, Parliament, and the Royal Palace. Stroll through magnificent FROGNER PARK, with Gustav Vigeland s 200-plus extraordinary bronze and granite sculptures, and visit the modern CITY HALL. Optional excursions are available for the afternoon and evening. (B) Day 5 Oslo Karlstad, Sweden Stockholm Trace the King s Road, an ancient trade link between the northern capitals connecting Oslo, Stockholm, Turku, Helsinki, and St. Petersburg. Cross the Swedish border to scenic Värmland, beautifully described in Selma Lagerlöf s Gösta Berlings Saga, on the way to Karlstad on Lake Vänern. Pass the ancient garrison town of Örebro and modern Eskilstuna, known for its stainless steel, and proceed to Stockholm. (B) Day 6 Stockholm Stockholm, scene of Stieg Larsson s Millennium, is settled on 14 islands between Lake Mälar and the Baltic Sea. Your included morning sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Royal Palace, Riddarholm Church, and the festive blue and gold chambers in the CITY HALL, where the annual Nobel Prize banquet is held. Later, choose from our exciting optional excursions to make the most of your stay. (B) Day 7 Stockholm Overnight Cruise to Helsinki, Finland Morning at leisure. Why not join an excursion to Uppsala? Later, board your ship for [LF] the overnight BALTIC SEA CRUISE to Finland, and enjoy a traditional Smörgåsbord dinner. (B,D) Day 8 Helsinki Guided sightseeing of Helsinki features the City Hall and Parliament House, the Presidential Palace, the monumental railroad station, the great LUTHERAN CATHEDRAL, the Olympic Stadium, and the SIBELIUS MONUMENT. Browse for souvenirs in Helsinki s local arts and crafts OPEN-AIR MARKET. (B) Day 9 Helsinki A full day at leisure offers the opportunity to join an optional excursion to Tallinn, capital of Estonia, known as one of the Pearls of the Baltic countries. Tonight, a farewell dinner awaits at your hotel. (B,D)
4 of 8 20/10/2015 11:44 Day 10 Helsinki Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) Vacation Highlights COPENHAGEN Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit the Royal Reception Rooms in Christiansborg Palace; the Little Mermaid; Tivoli Gardens (mid-april to mid-september) ELSINORE Ferry crossing with a view of Hamlet s castle GOTHENBURG Orientation, [LF] Swedish food experience OSLO Guided sightseeing, walk through Frogner Park and visit City Hall STOCKHOLM Guided sightseeing, visit City Hall STOCKHOLM HELSINKI [LF] Overnight cruise in first-class, outside, two-berth cabins with private facilities, including a special Smörgåsbord dinner HELSINKI Guided sightseeing, visit the Lutheran Cathedral, Sibelius Monument, and the open-air market; farewell dinner Headsets throughout the tour NOTES: Slight changes to the day-by-day itinerary cannot be excluded. Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler. Meals Full buffet breakfast daily; 4 three-course dinners with wine, including a welcome dinner in Copenhagen, a special Smörgåsbord dinner on board, and a farewell dinner in Helsinki Hotels Copenhagen Imperial Centrally located in the heart of Copenhagen, the hotel is just steps from Tivoli Gardens and easy walking distance to central station and the town hall. An elegant showcase of classic Danish design and modern
5 of 8 20/10/2015 11:44 Oslo Clarion Royal Christiania This modern, sophisticated property is centrally located with excellent facilities including an indoor swimming pool, steam bath & sauna, an atrium restaurant and lobby bar. There is a tram stop directly outside the hotel, ideal for discovering the parks, museums and galleries of Scandinavia's oldest capital city. architecture, it features a bar and two restaurants serving authentic Danish and international cuisine. Stockholm Scandic Hotel Park First-Class The hotel serves an international breakfast buffet, and has a classical cocktail bar which offers both an indoor and outdoor seating area during the summer months. All guest have free access of the modern fitness room and sauna. It is also highly recommended to take a nice stroll through the beautiful park of Humlegarden or the royal gardens of Djurgarden Helsinki Glo Hotel Art Superior First-Class The stylish and modern 170 rooms of the hotel have been created together with Finnish designers. The individual needs of the customers have been taken into account when designing the range of services available for business visitors and families. Optional Excursions 0 The following list of optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These optional excursions might or might not be offered. Whether it's a special dinner, a local show or a special behind-the-scenes glimpse into an historical site, optional excursions are a wonderful way to enrich your vacation even further. Plus, they give you flexibility. We include the must-see sites and experiences, and we also understand that people take interest in different activities and may want to craft a more personal vacation by hand-picking optional excursions that appeal to them. Availability is subject to sufficient participation, weather conditions, seasonal suitability, days of operation, group interests, and general feasibility for your vacation. The approximate value listed gives you a good, general idea of what you can expect to pay but may vary once you are on your vacation. Some information provided might be in a foreign currency; to get an estimated price, use a currency converter for exchange rate information (pricing may vary at the time of booking). Once you have booked your vacation, Globus provides the ability to pre-purchase excursions, register for your vacations and provide emergency contact information online. Currently excursions are not available for this vacation. If you have questions
6 of 8 20/10/2015 11:44 about the types of excursions that are available please contact Globus. Dates and Prices Find the vacation dates that work for you, click "Reserve Now" for a vacation quote. You'll be able to select the number of people traveling, add Travel Protection, and also get an air-inclusive vacation price. You'll find we offer competitive and hassle-free air-inclusive vacations where you receive free airport transfers and flights coordinated with vacation dates. The price listed does not include your airfare. Once you click "Reserve Now", you will be able to receive an air quote. Departure Details Tour Return Land/Cruise Start Date Date Price Only 4/16/2016 4/25/2016 $2,389.00 4/23/2016 5/2/2016 $2,399.00 4/30/2016 5/9/2016 $2,399.00 5/7/2016 5/16/2016 $2,399.00 5/14/2016 5/23/2016 $2,399.00 5/21/2016 5/30/2016 $2,399.00 5/28/2016 6/6/2016 $2,399.00 Popular Departure 6/4/2016 6/13/2016 $2,399.00 6/11/2016 6/20/2016 $2,399.00 Popular Departure 6/18/2016 6/27/2016 $2,399.00 6/25/2016 7/4/2016 $2,399.00 Popular Departure 7/2/2016 7/11/2016 $2,399.00 7/9/2016 7/18/2016 $2,399.00 Popular Departure 7/16/2016 7/25/2016 $2,399.00 7/23/2016 8/1/2016 $2,399.00 7/30/2016 8/8/2016 $2,399.00 Popular Departure 8/6/2016 8/15/2016 $2,399.00 Popular Departure 8/13/2016 8/22/2016 $2,399.00 8/20/2016 8/29/2016 $2,399.00 Popular Departure 8/27/2016 9/5/2016 $2,399.00 9/3/2016 9/12/2016 $2,399.00 Popular Departure 9/10/2016 9/19/2016 $2,389.00 Popular Departure - due to itinerary and time of year, this departure historically sells out quickly. Early booking is encouraged. Prices based on double room occupancy. Single room supplement: $533 Triple room reduction per person: $92 Extra nights per person in Copenhagen: in single room $175, in twin $111, in triple $98 Travel Terms & Conditions The purchase of any travel services offered by Globus, constitutes a contractual arrangement between you (the Traveler) and Globus, and represents your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions. Please ensure that you read carefully and understand the Terms & Conditions prior to booking. These Terms & Conditions cover Deposit & Final Payment information, Air-Inclusive
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