2013 TRAVEL BROCHURE - Brekke Tours & Travel
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Scandinavia<br />
<strong>2013</strong><br />
<strong>Travel</strong><br />
brochure
table of<br />
contents<br />
Escorted <strong>Tours</strong>:<br />
Captivating Scandinavia ............. 4<br />
• June 7–19<br />
Captivating Denmark/Sweden .... 5<br />
• June 11–19<br />
Splendor of Norway ..................... 6<br />
• Tour A: June 8–16<br />
• Tour B: August 14–22<br />
Spectacular Norway .................... 7<br />
• Tour A: June 20–29<br />
• Tour B: July 22–31<br />
Best of Norway ............................ 8<br />
• Tour A: June 27–July 7<br />
• Tour B: July 16–26<br />
Norway’s Southern Pleasures .... 9<br />
• July 6–17<br />
Grandeur of Norway .................. 10<br />
• Tour A: July 7–17<br />
• Tour B: July 28–August 7<br />
Sogn/Voss/Valdres Tour .............11<br />
• July 22–August 3<br />
Norway: Scenic & Historic ....... 12<br />
• July 24–August 4<br />
Iceland Country Life .................. 13<br />
• August 2–11<br />
General Information:<br />
Pre- & Post-Tour Packages .. 14-15<br />
Tour Application Form .............. 16<br />
Terms & Conditions ................... 17<br />
Independent <strong>Tours</strong>:<br />
Norway’s Fjord Country ....... 18-19<br />
Scandinavian Countrysides ..... 20<br />
Activity & Winter <strong>Tours</strong> ............. 21<br />
Nordic Delight ............................ 22<br />
Imperial Delight.......................... 23<br />
Scandinavian Cruises:<br />
Norwegian Coastal Voyage ....... 24<br />
Baltic Cruise............................... 25<br />
World-Wide <strong>Tours</strong><br />
World-Wide <strong>Tours</strong> ................. 26-27<br />
<strong>Brekke</strong> <strong>Tours</strong> Staff<br />
Sharing our love of Scandinavia for 57 yearS<br />
GENErAL INTErEST TourS:<br />
<strong>Brekke</strong>’s escorted tours feature exciting itineraries encompassing areas of general interest and often<br />
include regions not always featured in other tour packages. In addition to breathtaking sites of natural<br />
beauty, learn about the people and their customs, as well as the cultural and historical aspects of<br />
Scandinavia. The itineraries are planned in such a way that side-trips or extensions can be made to<br />
specific areas of heritage.<br />
NorWEGIAN HErITAGE TourS:<br />
<strong>Brekke</strong> <strong>Tours</strong> continues to assist Norwegian-Americans in exploring their roots. <strong>Brekke</strong>’s heritage tours<br />
are designed to spend several days in a specific region with special events and activities arranged by<br />
Norwegians to welcome you “home.” Heritage tours offer in-depth study of a particular region, as well as<br />
an opportunity to explore. Learn more about Arne <strong>Brekke</strong>’s work of connecting cultures at: http://und.edu/<br />
features/2012/11/arne-brekke.cfm.<br />
CuSToMIZED GrouP TourS:<br />
Let <strong>Brekke</strong> <strong>Tours</strong> design a tour to suit the needs of your family, group or organization, be it a family<br />
reunion, a specific area of heritage or a particular theme. For specific itineraries or to request assistance<br />
in developing an itinerary for your group, visit our website at www.<strong>Brekke</strong><strong>Tours</strong>.com.<br />
INDEPENDENT TourS:<br />
If you prefer to travel independently, rather than with a group, <strong>Brekke</strong> <strong>Tours</strong> has a variety of independent<br />
travel options to choose from or we can design an itinerary specifically for you. See <strong>Brekke</strong>’s Independent<br />
<strong>Tours</strong> on pages 18—23 for travel options and ideas. For additional independent tour options, cruises, car<br />
rentals, hotels and city packages, visit our website at www.<strong>Brekke</strong><strong>Tours</strong>.com.<br />
AMErICA TourS:<br />
<strong>Brekke</strong> <strong>Tours</strong> also shares its expertise in creating customized tour packages in the United States for<br />
Scandinavian and other customized groups:<br />
• General Interest <strong>Tours</strong><br />
• Theme <strong>Tours</strong><br />
• Customized tours for families, groups, and organizations.<br />
• Concert arrangements for dance groups, bands and choirs<br />
WorLD-WIDE TourS:<br />
Experience new cultures, explore sites of ancient civilizations and expand your horizons when you travel<br />
around the world with <strong>Brekke</strong> <strong>Tours</strong>:<br />
• Family vacations in the USA and Canada<br />
• Alaska, Caribbean & Europe Ocean Cruises<br />
• River Cruises in Europe, Russia and China<br />
• Escorted <strong>Tours</strong> in the US, Europe, Australia, Asia and Africa
Memories from 2012<br />
brekke’s scandinavian escorted tours<br />
WHAT IS INCLuDED IN THE Tour PrICE?<br />
Airfare, Taxes AND Fuel Surcharge: <strong>Brekke</strong>’s escorted tour packages include roundtrip airfare from<br />
Mpls/St Paul AND fuel surcharges, taxes & fees, as well as items listed under the “Itinerary Includes”<br />
section. Additional costs include meals not listed in itinerary, discretionary costs and gratuities for tour<br />
director, driver and local guides.<br />
HoW Do I rEQuEST AIrFArE FroM MY HoME CITY?<br />
Airfare add-on supplements: To request airfare from your home city, please indicate your preferred<br />
departure city on the application form along with your preferred dates of travel. Before processing your<br />
registration, a <strong>Brekke</strong> Air Specialist will contact you with a quote.<br />
WHAT IS NEW IN <strong>2013</strong>?<br />
New tours and select itineraries featuring time for relaxation and independent activities:<br />
NEW: Captivating Scandinavia—page 4<br />
• Experience the best of Norway before sailing from Oslo to Copenhagen on an overnight cruise.<br />
Visit Sweden’s Kingdom of Crystal and Dalarna before arriving in Stockholm. Extensions to<br />
Helsinki and St. Petersburg are also available for this tour!<br />
Norway’s Southern Pleasures—page 9<br />
• A slow-paced tour featuring Telemark, Hardanger and two-night stays at some of Norway’s most<br />
beautiful hotels.<br />
Grandeur of Norway—page 10<br />
• Afternoon free in Flåm, the heart of the fjord country, for relaxation, biking, hiking, RIB safari, etc.<br />
• Day free at the beautiful Alexandra Hotel in Loen for relaxation at the spa, helicopter flights<br />
over the fjord or a shopping excursion to Stryn, birthplace of the famous clothing line “Moods of<br />
Norway.”<br />
• Experience a ride on two of Norway’s most spectacular railways: the Raumabanen and the Flåm<br />
Railway<br />
World-Wide <strong>Tours</strong>—pages 26-27<br />
• Italy: Country Roads of Tuscany & Umbria ‒ October 18-28 (Small Group Tour)<br />
Join Char Rustan <strong>Brekke</strong> on this small group tour exploring the backroads of charming Italy.<br />
With four-night stays at two restored palaces, visit the smaller, more authentic towns as well<br />
as Florence, the “cradle of the Italian Renaissance.” Savor regional specialties, Italian wines,<br />
participate in a cooking class and enjoy a home-cooked meal with an Italian family.<br />
For additional tour itineraries and travel specials, visit us online!<br />
WHY SELECT A<br />
BrEKKE Tour?<br />
Let some of our past tour participants tell you why:<br />
“I would highly recommend traveling with <strong>Brekke</strong><br />
<strong>Tours</strong>. Their attention to the details that make a<br />
trip memorable is unmatched in the industry. They<br />
put together a ten-day tour that provided incredible<br />
memories everyday from day one to day ten.<br />
Thank you.”<br />
D. Ricci‒Hudson, WI<br />
“I am filling out my survey and can’t wait to tell you<br />
how wonderful our trip was! Your itinerary was<br />
fabulous, our tour director made the experience<br />
better because of her personality. The bus driver<br />
was adorable, the hotels good to great, food delish,<br />
the busses were clean and comfortable. The days<br />
were filled with so many wonderful things to see<br />
and do. Every person on the tour was courteous,<br />
pleasant and cooperative and on time. Thank<br />
you so much for putting together one of the best<br />
vacations we have ever been on.”<br />
M.K. Lower‒Ellisville, MO<br />
“What a great way to make my first trip to Norway!<br />
We were escorted & treated very well. I could have<br />
done this on my own, but never would have learned<br />
the history or significance of what I was seeing.<br />
Thank you <strong>Brekke</strong>.”<br />
Gonsior‒Ozark, MO<br />
BrEKKE TourS & TrAVEL<br />
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Front Cover: Geiranger Fjord/Courtesy of Per Eide/Fjord Norge AS/<br />
Fjord Norway.<br />
Photography courtesy of: Shutterstock.com (Kalin Eftimov, Amy<br />
Johansson, Oleksiy Mark, Jan-Dirk Hansen, Laila R, Alexander<br />
Cherednichenko, Mostovyi Sergii Igorevich, javarman, Kati Neudert,<br />
Anders Stoustrup, Morten Normann Almeland, tomtsya, Anders<br />
Stoustrup, Harvepino, Korzhonov Daniil, Michael Vorobiev, Brian<br />
Kinney, Vitaly Ilyasov and Samot); Jukka-Paco Halonen/Viada; Visit<br />
Sweden (Martin Svalander and Ola Ericson); Johan Wildhagen -<br />
Visitnorway.com; Hurtigruten and Joel Patience - http://joelpatiencewatercolors.com
captivating<br />
scandinavia<br />
June 7‒19<br />
ITINErArY INCLuDES:<br />
• Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul<br />
• 10 nights hotel accommodations, 1st class/<br />
superior tourist class, double occupancy<br />
• Overnight ferry from Oslo–Copenhagen,<br />
2-berth outside cabins<br />
• Daily breakfasts [B] and 9 dinners [D],<br />
including dinner at Tivoli Gardens<br />
• City sightseeing in Bergen, Oslo, Copenhagen<br />
and Stockholm<br />
• Train: Voss to Flåm, 2nd class<br />
• Fjord cruise: Flåm to Gudvangen<br />
• Visits to Troldhaugen, Viking Ship Museum,<br />
Fredriksborg Castle, Carl Larsson Home,<br />
Uppsala Cathedral, City Hall Stockholm and<br />
Vasa Museum<br />
• All ferries and entrance fees to all sites &<br />
museums outlined in itinerary<br />
• Luggage handling at hotels for 1 suitcase per<br />
person<br />
• Tour Director for Days 2–13<br />
• Tour information kit<br />
PrICING:<br />
Price with air/taxes/fuel from ............. $5495<br />
Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul plus taxes/fees<br />
and fuel surcharge. Unless paid in full, fuel and all taxes<br />
are subject to change and will be re-assessed in your<br />
statement prior to final payment. Inquire about airfare<br />
from your home city.<br />
Land Only from ................................... $4465<br />
Services begin in Bergen and end in Stockholm<br />
Single Room Supplement. ................... $800<br />
4<br />
NORWAy<br />
Flåm SWeDeN<br />
Tällberg<br />
Bergen<br />
oslo uppsala<br />
Stockholm<br />
Vadstena<br />
Växjö<br />
DeNMARK<br />
Copenhagen<br />
www.<strong>Brekke</strong><strong>Tours</strong>.com<br />
DAy 1 FRIDAy, JUNe 7<br />
Mpls/St. Paul–Bergen: Depart the USA on your<br />
transatlantic flight. To request alternate dates or for<br />
estimated airfare supplements from other US cities,<br />
please note on application.<br />
DAy 2 SATURDAy, JUNe 8 [D]<br />
Bergen: Arrive at Flesland Airport Bergen. Transfer<br />
to hotel. Balance of day free to relax and adjust to time<br />
change. Welcome dinner and overnight at First Hotel<br />
Marin.<br />
DAy 3 SUNDAy, JUNe 9 [B,D]<br />
Bergen—Flåm: Morning sightseeing tour includes a visit<br />
to Troldhaugen, home of Norway’s internationally-known<br />
musician, Edvard Grieg. Drive to Voss and board the<br />
famous Oslo/Bergen Railway and proceed to Myrdal.<br />
Change to the renowned Flåm Railway and descend<br />
2800 feet within 13 miles to the Flåm Valley. Dinner and<br />
overnight at the Flåmsbrygga Hotel.<br />
DAy 4 MONDAy, JUNe 10 [B,D]<br />
Flåm—Oslo: Morning cruise of the Aurland and Nærøy<br />
Fjords to Gudvangen. Return by motorcoach to Flåm.<br />
Depart Flåm and drive the Aurland Valley to Hol. Continue<br />
through Hallingdal to Oslo for dinner and overnight at the<br />
Grand Hotel.<br />
DAy 5 TUeSDAy, JUNe 11 [B]<br />
Oslo: Morning sightseeing includes a tour of Vigeland<br />
Park, the Viking Ship Museum and the Norwegian Folk<br />
Museum featuring a Norwegian stave church. Balance of<br />
day free to explore Norway’s capital city. Dinner on own.<br />
Overnight at hotel.<br />
DAy 6 WeDNeSDAy, JUNe 12 [B,D]<br />
Oslo—Copenhagen: Day free in Oslo. Transfer to quay.<br />
Overnight cruise to Copenhagen departs at 5:00pm.<br />
Dinner on board. Overnight in outside cabin (upgrades<br />
on request, please inquire upon registration).<br />
DAy 7 ThURSDAy, JUNe 13 [B,D]<br />
Copenhagen: Breakfast on board. Arrive in Copenhagen<br />
at 9:30am. Morning sightseeing tour of Copenhagen<br />
includes the famous statue, The Little Mermaid. Time<br />
to browse the world’s longest shopping street, Strøget.<br />
Evening dinner at the magical Tivoli Gardens. Overnight<br />
at First Hotel Vesterbro.<br />
DAy 8 FRIDAy, JUNe 14 [B,D]<br />
Copenhagen—Växjö: Drive to Hillerød where we tour<br />
Fredriksborg Castle, built over three islands housing<br />
escorted tours<br />
new tour<br />
An exciting journey through Scandinavia featuring Sweden’s<br />
Kingdom of Crystal, Copenhagen and Norway’s fjord country.<br />
Optional extensions to Helsinki and St. Petersburg are available!<br />
priceless treasures such as furniture and tapestries.<br />
Ferry across the strait from Helsingør to Helsingborg.<br />
Drive through the picturesque Swedish countryside to<br />
Småland, the Kingdom of Crystal. Overnight at Elite<br />
Stadshotellet Växjö. Shopping opportunity at Kosta<br />
Boda. Enjoy a “hyttsill evening,” a time-honored tradition<br />
including traditional food and music.<br />
DAy 9 SATURDAy, JUNe 15 [B,D]<br />
Växjö—Vadstena: Drive to Vadstena, beautifully situated<br />
on the shores of Lake Vättern for dinner and overnight at<br />
the Vadstena Kloster Hotel. This unique hotel with all the<br />
modern comforts is adjacent to the famous church of St.<br />
Birgitta.<br />
DAy 10 SUNDAy, JUNe 16 [B,D]<br />
Vadstena—Tällberg: Drive to the province of Dalarna<br />
which epitomizes all things Swedish. In Sundborn, visit<br />
the beautiful home of the Norman Rockwell of Sweden,<br />
the beloved Carl Larsson. Proceed to Tällberg for dinner<br />
and overnight at the Quality Spa & Resort Dalecarlia.<br />
DAy 11 MONDAy, JUNe 17 [B]<br />
Tällberg—Stockholm: Drive to Nusnäs. Tour the center<br />
for the production of the traditional Dala wooden horses,<br />
the symbol of Sweden. Started as a toy for children, now<br />
they are used as gifts from the Prime Minister on foreign<br />
visits. Proceed to the old university town of Uppsala for<br />
a tour of the inspiring Uppsala Cathedral. Continue to<br />
Stockholm for overnight at the Scandic Sergel Plaza.<br />
Dinner on own.<br />
DAy 12 TUeSDAy, JUNe 18 [B,D]<br />
Stockholm: Four-hour morning sightseeing tour of the<br />
Swedish capital of Stockholm includes the City Hall and<br />
the Vasa Ship Museum. Afternoon free to explore or relax.<br />
Farewell dinner and overnight at hotel.<br />
DAy 13 WeDNeSDAy, JUNe 19 [B]<br />
Stockholm—Depart: Tour ends following breakfast.<br />
Transfer to Arlanda Airport for return flight. Longer stays<br />
may be requested upon registration for a minimum charge<br />
of $50.<br />
INDePeNDeNT exTeNSIONS<br />
Customize your trip with one of the following post-tours:<br />
• Stockholm to Helsinki via overnight cruise (pg. 15)<br />
• Stockholm to St. Petersburg Cruise (pg. 23)<br />
See pages 14-15 for additional pre- & post-tour options.
Enjoy a glimpse of Denmark before traveling through the Kingdom<br />
of Crystal and Dalarna before arriving in Stockholm.<br />
Optional extensions to Helsinki and St. Petersburg are available!<br />
DAy 1 TUeSDAy, JUNe 11<br />
Mpls/St. Paul–Copenhagen: Depart the USA on your<br />
transatlantic flight. To request alternate dates or for<br />
estimated airfare supplements from other US cities,<br />
please note on application.<br />
DAy 2 WeDNeSDAy, JUNe 12<br />
Copenhagen: Arrive at Copenhagen Kastrup<br />
Airport. Independent transfer to hotel. Balance<br />
of day free to relax and adjust to time change.<br />
Dinner on own. Overnight at First Hotel Vesterbro.<br />
DAy 3 ThURSDAy, JUNe 13 [B,D]<br />
Copenhagen: A three-hour morning sightseeing tour<br />
of wonderful Copenhagen includes the famous statue,<br />
The Little Mermaid. Time to browse the world’s longest<br />
shopping street, Strøget, along with an opportunity to shop<br />
at Royal Copenhagen. Evening dinner at the magical<br />
Tivoli Gardens. Overnight at First Hotel Vesterbro.<br />
DAy 4 FRIDAy, JUNe 14 [B,D]<br />
Copenhagen—Växjö: Drive to Hillerød where we tour<br />
Fredriksborg Castle, built over three islands housing<br />
priceless treasures such as furniture and tapestries.<br />
Ferry across the strait from Helsingør to Helsingborg.<br />
Drive through the picturesque Swedish countryside to<br />
Småland, the Kingdom of Crystal. Overnight at Elite<br />
Stadshotellet Växjö. Shopping opportunity at Kosta<br />
Boda. Enjoy a “hyttsill evening,” a time-honored tradition<br />
including traditional food and music.<br />
DAy 5 SATURDAy, JUNe 15 [B,D]<br />
Växjö—Vadstena: Drive to Vadstena, beautifully<br />
situated on the shores of Lake Vättern for dinner and<br />
overnight at the Vadstena Kloster Hotel. This unique<br />
hotel with all the modern comforts is adjacent to the<br />
famous church of St. Birgitta.<br />
DAy 6 SUNDAy, JUNe 16 [B,D]<br />
Vadstena—Tällberg: Drive to the province of Dalarna<br />
which epitomizes all things Swedish. In Sundborn, visit<br />
the beautiful home of the Norman Rockwell of Sweden,<br />
the beloved Carl Larsson. Proceed to Tällberg for dinner<br />
and overnight at the Quality Spa & Resort Dalecarlia.<br />
escorted tours<br />
new tour<br />
DAy 7 MONDAy, JUNe 17 [B]<br />
Tällberg—Stockholm: Drive to Nusnäs. Tour the center<br />
for the production of the traditional Dala wooden horses,<br />
the symbol of Sweden. Started as a toy for children, now<br />
they are used as gifts from the Prime Minister on foreign<br />
visits. Proceed to the old university town of Uppsala for<br />
a tour of the inspiring Uppsala Cathedral. Continue to<br />
Stockholm for overnight at the Scandic Sergel Plaza.<br />
Dinner on own.<br />
DAy 8 TUeSDAy, JUNe 18 [B,D]<br />
Stockholm: Four-hour morning sightseeing tour of the<br />
Swedish capital of Stockholm includes the City Hall and<br />
the Vasa Ship Museum. Afternoon free to explore or relax.<br />
Farewell dinner and overnight at hotel.<br />
DAy 9 WeDNeSDAy, JUNe 19 [B]<br />
Stockholm—Depart: Tour ends following breakfast.<br />
Transfer to Arlanda Airport for return flight. Longer stays<br />
may be requested upon registration for a minimum charge<br />
of $50.<br />
INDePeNDeNT exTeNSIONS<br />
Customize your trip with one of the following post-tours:<br />
• Stockholm to Helsinki via overnight cruise (pg. 15)<br />
• Stockholm to St. Petersburg Cruise (pg. 23)<br />
See pages 14-15 for additional pre- & post-tour options.<br />
captivating<br />
denmark & sweden<br />
June 11‒19<br />
ITINErArY INCLuDES:<br />
• Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul<br />
• 7 nights accommodations, 1st class/superior<br />
tourist class, double occupancy<br />
• Daily breakfast [B] and 5 dinners [D]<br />
• 1st-class touring coach<br />
• City sightseeing in Copenhagen & Stockholm<br />
• Visits to Fredriksborg Castle, Carl Larsson<br />
Home, Uppsala Cathedral, City Hall Stockholm<br />
and Vasa Museum<br />
• All ferries and entrance fees to all sites &<br />
museums outlined in itinerary<br />
• Luggage handling at hotels for 1 suitcase<br />
• Tour Director for Days 3—9<br />
• Tour information kit<br />
PrICING:<br />
Price with air/taxes/fuel from ............. $3995<br />
Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul plus taxes/fees<br />
and fuel surcharge. Unless paid in full, fuel and all taxes<br />
are subject to change and will be re-assessed in your<br />
statement prior to final payment. Inquire about airfare<br />
from your home city.<br />
Land Only ............................................ $2965<br />
Services begin in Copenhagen and end in Stockholm<br />
Single Room Supplement. ................... $595<br />
NORWAy<br />
Växjö<br />
DeNMARK<br />
Copenhagen<br />
SWeDeN<br />
Tällberg<br />
uppsala<br />
Stockholm<br />
Vadstena<br />
www.<strong>Brekke</strong><strong>Tours</strong>.com 5
splendor of<br />
norway<br />
Tour A: June 8‒16<br />
Tour B: August 14‒22<br />
ITINErArY INCLuDES:<br />
• Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul<br />
• 7 nights accommodations, 1st class/superior<br />
tourist class, double occupancy<br />
• Daily breakfast [B] and 5 dinners [D]<br />
• 1st-class touring coach<br />
• City sightseeing in Bergen & Oslo<br />
• Fjord cruise Flåm to Balestrand<br />
• Train Voss to Flåm<br />
• Visits to Troldhaugen, Hopperstad Stave<br />
Church, Hardanger Nature Center, Ski<br />
Adventure Museum, Norwegian Industrial<br />
Workers Museum, Heddal Stave Church,<br />
Viking Ship Museum<br />
• All ferries and entrance fees to all sites &<br />
museums outlined in itinerary<br />
• Luggage handling at hotels for 1 suitcase<br />
• Tour Director for Days 2—9<br />
• Tour information kit<br />
PrICING:<br />
Price with air/taxes/fuel from ............. $3995<br />
Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul plus taxes/fees<br />
and fuel surcharge. Unless paid in full, fuel and all taxes<br />
are subject to change and will be re-assessed in your<br />
statement prior to final payment. Inquire about airfare<br />
from your home city.<br />
Land Only from ................................... $2950<br />
Services begin in Bergen and end in Oslo<br />
Single Room Supplement. ................... $490<br />
6<br />
Balestrand<br />
Voss Flåm<br />
Bergen<br />
Lofthus<br />
Morgedal<br />
NORWAy<br />
oslo<br />
www.<strong>Brekke</strong><strong>Tours</strong>.com<br />
DAy 1 JUNe 8 / AUGUST 14<br />
Mpls/St. Paul—Bergen: Depart the USA on your<br />
transatlantic flight. To request alternate dates or for<br />
estimated airfare supplements from other US cities,<br />
please note on application.<br />
DAy 2 JUNe 9 / AUGUST 15 [D]<br />
Bergen: Arrive at Flesland Airport Bergen. Transfer to<br />
hotel. Balance of day free to relax and adjust to time<br />
change. Welcome dinner and overnight at Radisson BLU<br />
Hotel Norge.<br />
DAy 3 JUNe 10 / AUGUST 16 [B]<br />
Bergen: Morning sightseeing tour of Norway’s second<br />
largest city includes a visit to Troldhaugen, home of<br />
Norway’s internationally-known composer, the late<br />
Edvard Grieg. Tour concludes with a guided walk through<br />
the historic Hanseatic Wharf. Evening free to visit the<br />
famous Fish Market or ride the funicular to the top of<br />
Mount Fløyen for a magnificent view of Bergen.<br />
DAy 4 JUNe 11 / AUGUST 17 [B,D]<br />
Bergen—Balestrand: Drive to Voss. Transfer to the<br />
Oslo/Bergen Railway and continue to Myrdal and board<br />
the famous Flåm Railway, ranked as one of the top 20<br />
train rides in the world. Enjoy breathtaking views and the<br />
thundering sound of waterfalls as we descend 2800 feet<br />
within 13 miles from Myrdal to the Flåm Valley. Cruise the<br />
mighty Sognefjord to Balestrand. Dinner and overnight at<br />
the historic Kvikne’s Hotel.<br />
DAy 5 JUNe 12 / AUGUST 18 [B,D]<br />
Balestrand—Lofthus: Ferry from Vangsnes to Hella.<br />
In Vik, visit the 12th-century Hopperstad Stave Church.<br />
Proceed over the Vik Mountains to Voss. Drive to<br />
Hardanger, the heart of Norway’s cherry, apple and<br />
pear orchards. Visit the Hardangervidda Nature Center<br />
reflecting the Norwegian love and respect for nature.<br />
Enjoy a panoramic movie of Western Norway’s mountains,<br />
fjords and waterfalls. Drive to the wild Måbødal Canyon to<br />
view the mighty Vøring Waterfall plunging 600 feet into a<br />
narrow rock basin. Dinner and overnight at the exquisite<br />
Ullensvang Hotel with a spectacular view of the Sørfjord.<br />
DAy 6 JUNe 13 / AUGUST 19 [B,D]<br />
Lofthus—Morgedal: Morning free for relaxation or<br />
perhaps a boat ride on the fjord. Drive to Telemark, an<br />
area rich in cultural traditions. In Morgedal, tour the<br />
Norwegian Ski Adventure Center offering an exciting<br />
adventure through the history of modern skiing. Dinner<br />
and overnight at Morgedal Hotel.<br />
“This was my first tour and I was extremely pleased. I highly<br />
recommend <strong>Brekke</strong> <strong>Tours</strong> to help you make “memories”.”<br />
R. – Prior Lake, MN<br />
escorted tours<br />
DAy 7 JUNe 14 / AUGUST 20 [B]<br />
Morgedal—Oslo: Enroute to Rjukan, learn about the<br />
German occupation of Norway during World War II.<br />
Visit Vemork, the hydroelectric power plant, where the<br />
Nazis produced “heavy water” for their atomic bomb<br />
experiments. Proceed to Heddal Stave Church, Norway’s<br />
largest stave church from the 12th-century. Continue to<br />
Oslo for overnight at the classic Grand Hotel.<br />
DAy 8 JUNe 15 / AUGUST 21 [B,D]<br />
Oslo: Morning sightseeing tour of Oslo includes a<br />
visit to Vigeland Sculpture Park and the Viking Ship<br />
Museum. Afternoon free for shopping and independent<br />
explorations. Dinner and overnight at hotel.<br />
DAy 9 JUNe 16 / AUGUST 22 [B]<br />
Oslo—USA: Tour ends following breakfast. Transfer to<br />
Gardermoen Airport Oslo for return flight. Longer stays<br />
may be requested upon registration for a minimum charge<br />
of $50.<br />
INDePeNDeNT exTeNSIONS<br />
Customize your trip with one of the<br />
following pre- and post-tours:<br />
• Stavanger to Bergen (pg. 15)<br />
• Oslo to Copenhagen (pg. 14)<br />
• Oslo to Stockholm (pg. 14)<br />
• Baltic Cruise featuring Russia & Germany (pg. 25)<br />
See pages 14-15 for additional pre- & post-tour options.
“Come back again and again, you will fall in love with Norway. I am<br />
going again next year and can hardly wait. Make memories to last a<br />
lifetime.” M.A. – Byron, MN<br />
DAy 1 JUNe 20 / JULy 22<br />
Mpls/St. Paul—Oslo: Depart the USA on your<br />
transatlantic flight. To request alternate dates or for<br />
estimated airfare supplements from other US cities,<br />
please note on application.<br />
DAy 2 JUNe 21 / JULy 23 [D]<br />
Oslo: Arrive at Gardermoen Airport Oslo. Transfer to<br />
hotel. Balance of day free to relax and adjust to time<br />
change. Welcome dinner and overnight at the classic<br />
Grand Hotel.<br />
DAy 3 JUNe 22 / JULy 24 [B]<br />
Oslo: Morning sightseeing tour of Oslo includes a visit to<br />
Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Viking Ship Museum and the<br />
Norwegian Folk Museum. Afternoon and evening free for<br />
shopping and independent explorations. Dinner on own.<br />
DAy 4 JUNe 23 / JULy 25 [B,D]<br />
Oslo—Flåm—Voss: Drive through the beautiful<br />
Hallingdal Valley to Gol. Continue to Hol and down the<br />
spectacular Aurland Valley to Flåm. Board the Flåm<br />
Railway, ranked as one of the top 20 train rides in the<br />
world. Within 13 miles, ascend 2800 feet to Myrdal,<br />
where we transfer to the famous Oslo/Bergen Railway<br />
and continue by train to Voss. Dinner and overnight at the<br />
historic Fleischer’s Hotel.<br />
DAy 5 JUNe 24 / JULy 26 [B,D]<br />
Bergen excursion: Excursion to Norway’s second<br />
largest city, Bergen. Our city sightseeing tour includes<br />
Troldhaugen, home of Norway’s renowned musician,<br />
the late Edvard Grieg. Tour concludes with a guided<br />
walk through the historic Hanseatic Wharf. Time on own<br />
to stroll through the colorful Fish Market or take other<br />
independent explorations prior to our return to Voss for<br />
dinner and overnight at hotel.<br />
DAy 6 JUNe 25 / JULy 27 [B,D]<br />
Voss—Loen: Drive over the Vik Mountains. Ferry across<br />
the mighty Sognefjord from Vangsnes to Hella. Continue<br />
along the fjord to Sogndal and on the Fjærland road to<br />
Skei. Opportunity to purchase quality crafts and woven<br />
products at Audhild Viken’s Weaving Workshop. Afternoon<br />
excursion to the sparkling Briksdal Glacier. Proceed to<br />
Loen. Dinner and overnight at the lovely Alexandra Hotel.<br />
DAy 7 JUNe 26 / JULy 28 [B,D]<br />
Loen—Geiranger—Molde: Cruise the renowned<br />
Geiranger Fjord from Hellesylt to Geiranger. <strong>Travel</strong> the<br />
escorted tours<br />
“Golden Route,” ascending the Eagle Road. Continue to<br />
the famous Troll’s Path descending its steep and narrow<br />
hairpin bends. Proceed to Molde, the “City of Roses.”<br />
Dinner and overnight at the stunning Rica Seilet.<br />
DAy 8 JUNe 27 / JULy 29 [B,L,D]<br />
Molde—Trondheim: <strong>Travel</strong> to the fishing village of Bud.<br />
Tour Ergan Kystfort, a defensive bunker built by the<br />
Germans during the occupation of Norway during WWII.<br />
Lunch at a local restaurant. Drive the Atlantic Ocean<br />
Road with the vast ocean on one side and snow-clad<br />
mountain peaks on the other. Continue to Trondheim.<br />
Dinner and overnight at Rica Nidelven Hotel.<br />
DAy 9 JUNe 28 / JULy 30 [B,D]<br />
Trondheim: Morning sightseeing tour of Trondheim<br />
includes a visit to the Nidaros Cathedral, one of the<br />
most splendid cathedrals in Scandinavia. Afternoon free.<br />
Farewell dinner and overnight at hotel.<br />
DAy 10 JUNe 29 / JULy 31 [B]<br />
Trondheim—USA: Tour ends following breakfast.<br />
Transfer to Værnes Airport for return flight. Longer stays<br />
may be requested upon registration for a minimum charge<br />
of $50.<br />
INDePeNDeNT exTeNSIONS<br />
Customize your trip with one of the<br />
following pre- and post-tours:<br />
• Norwegian Coastal Voyage: Northern Norway<br />
Sail from Trondheim to Kirkenes (pg. 24; days 3-7)<br />
• Copenhagen to Oslo (pg. 14)<br />
• Stockholm to Oslo (pg. 14)<br />
See pages 14-15 for additional pre- & post-tour options.<br />
spectacular<br />
norway<br />
Tour A: June 20‒29<br />
Tour B: July 22‒31<br />
ITINErArY INCLuDES:<br />
• Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul<br />
• 8 nights accommodations, 1st class/superior<br />
tourist class, double occupancy<br />
• Daily breakfast [B],1 lunch [L] and 7 dinners [D]<br />
• 1st-class touring coach<br />
• City sightseeing in Oslo, Bergen & Trondheim<br />
• Train Flåm to Voss<br />
• Excursion to Briksdal Glacier<br />
• Fjord cruise Hellesylt to Geiranger<br />
• Visit to Ergan Kystfort<br />
• All ferries and entrance fees to all sites &<br />
museums outlined in itinerary<br />
• Luggage handling at hotels for 1 suitcase<br />
• Tour Director for Days 2—10<br />
• Tour information kit<br />
PrICING:<br />
Price with air/taxes/fuel from ............. $4145<br />
Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul plus taxes/fees<br />
and fuel surcharge. Unless paid in full, fuel and all taxes<br />
are subject to change and will be re-assessed in your<br />
statement prior to final payment. Inquire about airfare<br />
from your home city.<br />
Land Only from ................................... $3100<br />
Services begin in Oslo and end in Trondheim<br />
Single Room Supplement. ................... $515<br />
Voss<br />
Molde<br />
Geiranger<br />
Loen<br />
Flåm<br />
Bergen<br />
NORWAy<br />
Trondheim<br />
oslo<br />
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est of<br />
norway<br />
Tour A: June 27‒July 7<br />
Tour B: July 16‒26<br />
ITINErArY INCLuDES:<br />
• Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul<br />
• 9 nights accommodations, 1st class/superior<br />
tourist class, double occupancy<br />
• Daily breakfast [B], 1 lunch [L] & 6 dinners [D]<br />
• 1st-class touring coach<br />
• City sightseeing in Oslo, Bergen & Stavanger<br />
• Excursion to Briksdal Glacier<br />
• Train Voss to Flåm<br />
• Fjord cruise Flåm to Gudvangen<br />
• All ferries, underwater tunnel<br />
• Visits to Viking Ship Museum, Norwegian Folk<br />
Museum and Troldhaugen<br />
• All ferries and entrance fees to all sites &<br />
museums outlined in itinerary<br />
• Luggage handling at hotels for 1 suitcase<br />
• Tour Director for Days 2—11<br />
• Tour information kit<br />
PrICING:<br />
Price with air/taxes/fuel from ............. $4445<br />
Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul plus taxes/fees<br />
and fuel surcharge. Unless paid in full, fuel and all taxes<br />
are subject to change and will be re-assessed in your<br />
statement prior to final payment. Inquire about airfare<br />
from your home city.<br />
Land Only from ................................... $3400<br />
Services begin in Oslo and end in Stavanger<br />
Single Room Supplement. ................... $580<br />
Geiranger<br />
Loen<br />
Voss Flåm<br />
Bergen<br />
Stavanger<br />
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Lillehammer<br />
oslo<br />
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DAy 1 JUNe 27 / JULy 16<br />
Mpls/St. Paul—Oslo: Depart the USA on your<br />
transatlantic flight. To request alternate dates or for<br />
estimated airfare supplements from other US cities,<br />
please note on application.<br />
DAy 2 JUNe 28 / JULy 17 [D]<br />
Oslo: Arrive at Gardermoen Airport Oslo. Transfer to<br />
hotel in city center. Balance of day free to relax and adjust<br />
to time change. Welcome dinner and overnight at the<br />
Grand Hotel.<br />
DAy 3 JUNe 29 / JULy 18 [B]<br />
Oslo: Morning sightseeing tour of Oslo includes a visit to<br />
Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Viking Ship Museum and the<br />
Norwegian Folk Museum featuring the Gol Stave Church.<br />
Afternoon and evening free for shopping and independent<br />
explorations. Dinner on own.<br />
DAy 4 JUNe 30 / JULy 19 [B,L,D]<br />
Oslo—Lillehammer: Depart Oslo for the Olympic city<br />
of Lillehammer via Jevnaker. Opportunity to purchase<br />
Norwegian glass/crystal at reduced prices at Hadeland<br />
Glassworks. Proceed to a local farm where we meet a<br />
Norwegian family and savor a traditional Norwegian<br />
“middag.” Continue to Lillehammer, nestled along the<br />
shores of Norway’s largest lake, Lake Mjøsa. View the<br />
sites of the 1994 Winter Olympics. Dinner and overnight<br />
at Quality Hotel & Resort Hafjell/Rica Victoria Hotel.<br />
DAy 5 JULy 1 / JULy 20 [B,D]<br />
Lillehammer—Geiranger—Loen: <strong>Travel</strong> the<br />
Gudbrandsdal and Otta Valleys to Lom. Visit the<br />
Fossheim Steinsenter in Lom for a chance to explore the<br />
Stone Museum and shop in the jewelry gallery. Continue<br />
across the Grotli Mountains to the fabulous fjord country.<br />
Weather permitting, drive to Dalsnibba Observation Point<br />
for a spectacular view of the Geiranger Fjord, a UNESCO<br />
World Heritage Site since 2005. Continue to Loen for<br />
dinner and overnight at the luxurious Alexandra Hotel.<br />
DAy 6 JULy 2 / JULy 21 [B,D]<br />
Loen—Voss: Morning excursion to the sparkling Briksdal<br />
Glacier. Drive to Skei. Opportunity to purchase quality<br />
crafts and woven products at Audhild Viken’s Weaving<br />
Workshop. Drive to Sogndal and continue to Hella. Ferry<br />
across the mighty Sognefjord to Vangsnes. Proceed over<br />
the Vik Mountains to Voss. Dinner and overnight at the<br />
historic Fleischer’s Hotel.<br />
“Best of Norway was a trip that showed us the honest<br />
and truly best parts of Norway.”<br />
K.S. – Story City, IA<br />
escorted tours<br />
DAy 7 JULy 3 / JULy 22 [B,D]<br />
Norway in a Nutshell excursion: Depart Voss by train<br />
on the Oslo/Bergen Railway. At Myrdal transfer to the<br />
Flåm Line, deemed by some as the most fantastic train<br />
ride in Europe. Descend the Flåm Valley, dropping 2800<br />
feet within 13 miles. Cruise the dramatic Aurland and<br />
Nærøy Fjords (placed on UNESCO’s World Heritage<br />
List in 2005) from Flåm to Gudvangen. Descend the 13<br />
hairpin bends of the thrilling Stalheim Road. Return to<br />
Voss for dinner and overnight at hotel.<br />
DAy 8 JULy 4 / JULy 23 [B]<br />
Voss—Bergen: Drive to Bergen, Norway’s second<br />
largest city. Enjoy a city sightseeing tour including a visit<br />
to Troldhaugen, the home of Norway’s internationallyknown<br />
composer, the late Edvard Grieg. Tour concludes<br />
with a guided walk through the historic Hanseatic Wharf.<br />
Balance of afternoon and evening free. Dinner on own.<br />
Overnight at the Radisson BLU Hotel Norge.<br />
DAy 9 JULy 5 / JULy 24 [B]<br />
Bergen—Stavanger: <strong>Travel</strong> the coastal route to<br />
Stavanger via Stord. Ferry from Halhjem to Sandvikvåg.<br />
Proceed to Arsvågen for a ferry crossing to Mortavika.<br />
Drive the underwater tunnels from Rennesøy to<br />
Randaberg. Continue to Stavanger. Dinner on own.<br />
Overnight at the Clarion Hotel Stavanger.<br />
DAy 10 JULy 6 / JULy 25 [B,D]<br />
Stavanger: Morning sightseeing tour of Stavanger<br />
includes a visit to the Stavanger Cathedral. Afternoon<br />
free. This modern Norwegian city, a hub of the North Sea<br />
oil exploration and development operations, is a charming<br />
mixture of old and new, retaining much of its 18th-century<br />
charm. Farewell dinner and overnight at hotel.<br />
DAy 11 JULy 7 / JULy 26 [B]<br />
Stavanger—USA: Tour ends following breakfast.<br />
Transfer to Sola Airport Stavanger for return flight. Longer<br />
stays may be requested upon registration for a minimum<br />
charge of $50.<br />
INDePeNDeNT exTeNSIONS<br />
Customize your trip with one of the<br />
following pre- and post-tours:<br />
• Iceland Stopover to or from Norway (pg. 14)<br />
• Copenhagen to Oslo (pg. 14)<br />
• Stockholm to Oslo (pg. 14)<br />
See pages 14-15 for additional pre- & post-tour options.
This was my second tour with <strong>Brekke</strong> and it was wonderful! They take<br />
such good care of you and know what would be interesting and wonderful<br />
scenery for all ages. J.R. – Spring Grove, MN<br />
Relax and enjoy the charm of Southern Norway with two night<br />
stays at some of Norway’s most delightful hotels.<br />
DAy 1 SATURDAy, JULy 6<br />
Mpls/St. Paul—Oslo: Depart the USA on your<br />
transatlantic flight. To request alternate dates or for<br />
estimated airfare supplements from other US cities,<br />
please note on application.<br />
DAy 2 SUNDAy, JULy 7 [D]<br />
Oslo: Arrive at Gardermoen Airport Oslo. Transfer to<br />
hotel in city center. Balance of day free to relax and adjust<br />
to time change. Welcome dinner and overnight at the<br />
Grand Hotel.<br />
DAy 3 MONDAy, JULy 8 [B]<br />
Oslo: Morning sightseeing tour of Norway’s capital city<br />
includes a visit to Vigeland Sculpture Park and the Viking<br />
Ship Museum. Balance of day free to explore this vibrant<br />
city. Dinner on own.<br />
DAy 4 TUeSDAy, JULy 9 [B,D]<br />
Oslo—Vrådal: Depart for Telemark, an area rich in<br />
cultural traditions. Tour Heddal Stave Church, Norway’s<br />
largest stave church from the 12th-century. Proceed to<br />
Rjukan. Visit the Industrial Museum and Vemork Power<br />
Station, where the Nazis produced “Heavy Water” for their<br />
atomic bomb experiments during the war. Drive to Vrådal<br />
for dinner and overnight at the Quality Straand Hotel.<br />
DAy 5 WeDNeSDAy, JULy 10 [B,D]<br />
Vrådal—Grimstad: Telemark is home to many famous<br />
writers and artists. Visit a silversmith where beautiful<br />
silver jewelry and ornaments are produced, and also a<br />
sales outlet featuring products from the largest producer<br />
of stone goods in Norway. Proceed to Grimstad, a small<br />
maritime city nestled along the Norwegian coastline.<br />
Dinner and overnight at Rica Grimstad Hotel.<br />
DAy 6 ThURSDAy, JULy 11 [B,D]<br />
Grimstad—Stavanger: Visit Kristiansand, “the capital of<br />
Southern Norway,” and proceed on the North Sea Scenic<br />
Highway, the link between Southern and Western Norway.<br />
Enroute to Stavanger, we pass through Jæren, one of<br />
Norway’s leading agricultural districts. At Byrkjedalstunet,<br />
enjoy a traditional Norwegian dinner in what was formerly<br />
a cheese dairy. Proceed to Stavanger, a hub of the<br />
North Sea oil exploration and development operations.<br />
Overnight at Clarion Hotel Stavanger.<br />
escorted tours<br />
DAy 7 FRIDAy, JULy 12 [B]<br />
Stavanger: Morning sightseeing tour of Stavanger. This<br />
modern Norwegian city is a charming mixture of old and<br />
new, retaining much of its 18th-century charm. Afternoon<br />
free for independent explorations. Dinner on own.<br />
DAy 8 SATURDAy, JULy 13 [B,L,D]<br />
Stavanger—Lofthus: Drive the underwater tunnels<br />
from Randaberg to Rennesøy. Ferry from Mortavika to<br />
Arsvågen. Proceed to Ølen. Visit a local rosemaling artist.<br />
Light lunch before continuing to Lofthus, located in the<br />
heart of Norway’s cherry, apple and pear orchards. Dinner<br />
and overnight at Hotel Ullensvang along the Sørfjord.<br />
DAy 9 SUNDAy, JULy 14 [B,D]<br />
excursion in area: Excursion to Kjeåsen, the famous<br />
mountain farm perched like an eagle’s nest on a mountain<br />
ledge. In Eidfjord, visit the Hardanger Fjord Nature Center,<br />
reflecting the Norwegians love and respect for nature.<br />
Drive to the wild Måbødal Canyon. View the Vøring<br />
Waterfall plunging 600 feet into a narrow rock basin.<br />
Shopping stop with opportunity to purchase Norwegian<br />
pewter. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight.<br />
DAy 10 MONDAy, JULy 15 [B,D]<br />
Lofthus—Norway in a Nutshell—Os/Bergen: Cross the<br />
Hardangerfjord from Brimnes to Bruravik and proceed to<br />
Voss. Continue by train to Myrdal and change to the Flåm<br />
Line. Descend the Flåm Valley, dropping 2800 feet within<br />
13 miles to the idyllic fjord community of Flåm. Cruise<br />
the dramatic Nærøy and Aurland Fjords from Flåm to<br />
Gudvangen. Proceed to Os, south of Bergen. Dinner<br />
and overnight at the lovely Solstrand Hotel & Bad along<br />
the beautiful Bjørnefjord.<br />
DAy 11 TUeSDAy, JULy 16 [B,D]<br />
Bergen excursion: Morning sightseeing tour of Bergen<br />
includes a visit to Troldhaugen, home of Norway’s<br />
renowned musician, the late Edvard Grieg. Tour concludes<br />
with a guided walk through the historic Hanseatic Wharf.<br />
Balance of afternoon free. Return to Os for farewell<br />
dinner and overnight.<br />
DAy 12 WeDNeSDAy, JULy 17 [B]<br />
Os/Bergen—USA: Tour ends following breakfast.<br />
Transfer to airport for return flight. Longer stays may be<br />
requested upon registration for a minimum charge of $50.<br />
norway’s southern<br />
pleasures<br />
July 6‒17<br />
ITINErArY INCLuDES:<br />
• Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul<br />
• 10 nights accommodations, 1st class/superior<br />
tourist class, double occupancy<br />
• Daily breakfast [B], 1 lunch [L] and 8 dinners [D]<br />
• 1st-class touring coach<br />
• City sightseeing in Oslo, Stavanger & Bergen<br />
• Visits to Viking Ship Museum, Heddal Stave<br />
Church, Norwegian Industrial Museum,<br />
Hardanger Fjord Nature Center, Hardanger<br />
Tinn and Troldhaugen<br />
• Train Voss to Flåm<br />
• Fjord cruise Flåm to Gudvangen<br />
• All ferries and entrance fees to all sites &<br />
museums outlined in itinerary<br />
• Luggage handling at hotels for 1 suitcase<br />
• Tour Director for Days 2—12<br />
• Tour information kit<br />
PrICING:<br />
Price with air/taxes/fuel from ............. $4980<br />
Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul plus taxes/fees<br />
and fuel surcharge. Unless paid in full, fuel and all taxes<br />
are subject to change and will be re-assessed in your<br />
statement prior to final payment. Inquire about airfare<br />
from your home city.<br />
Land Only from ................................... $3935<br />
Services begin in Oslo and end in Bergen<br />
Single Room Supplement. ................... $685<br />
Voss<br />
Flåm<br />
Bergen Lofthus<br />
os<br />
Vrådal<br />
NORWAy<br />
Stavanger<br />
Grimstad<br />
Kristiansand<br />
oslo<br />
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grandeur of<br />
norway<br />
Tour A: July 7‒17<br />
Tour B: July 28‒August 7<br />
ITINErArY INCLuDES:<br />
• Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul<br />
• 9 nights accommodations, 1st class/superior<br />
tourist class, double occupancy<br />
• Daily breakfast [B], 1 lunch [L] & 6 dinners [D]<br />
• 1st-class touring coach<br />
• City sightseeing in Bergen and Oslo<br />
• Train Voss to Flåm and Åndalsnes to Dombås<br />
• Excursion to Briksdal Glacier<br />
• Fjord Cruise from Hellesylt to Geiranger<br />
• Visits to Troldhaugen, Ergan Kystfort,<br />
Maihaugen Open Air Museum and Viking Ship<br />
Museum<br />
• All ferries and entrance fees to all sites &<br />
museums outlined in itinerary<br />
• Luggage handling at hotels for 1 suitcase<br />
• Tour Director for Days 2—11<br />
• Tour information kit<br />
PrICING:<br />
Price with air/taxes/fuel from ............. $4750<br />
Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul plus taxes/fees<br />
and fuel surcharge. Unless paid in full, fuel and all taxes<br />
are subject to change and will be re-assessed in your<br />
statement prior to final payment. Inquire about airfare<br />
from your home city.<br />
Land Only from ................................... $3705<br />
Services begin in Bergen and end in Oslo<br />
Single Room Supplement. ................... $590<br />
Voss<br />
Molde<br />
Geiranger<br />
Loen<br />
Flåm<br />
Bergen<br />
NORWAy<br />
Lillehammer<br />
oslo<br />
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Great tour! <strong>Brekke</strong> <strong>Tours</strong> provides you with a very memorable experience with excellent<br />
service, meals and overall price of their tours. I highly recommend them to anybody<br />
thinking of traveling to Norway.” J.C. – Burke, VA<br />
Cruise the fjords, ride the trains (Flåm Railway & Raumabanen)<br />
and see the highlights Norway has to offer. Enjoy free time for<br />
relaxation or optional activities in Norway’s fjord country.<br />
DAy 1 SUNDAy, JULy 7 / JULy 28<br />
Mpls/St. Paul—Bergen: Depart the USA on your<br />
transatlantic flight. To request alternate dates or for<br />
estimated airfare supplements from other US cities,<br />
please note on application.<br />
DAy 2 MONDAy, JULy 8 / JULy 29 [D]<br />
Bergen: Arrive at Flesland Airport Bergen. Transfer to the<br />
Radisson BLU Hotel Norge in the city center. Balance<br />
of day free or relax and adjust to time change. Welcome<br />
dinner at hotel.<br />
DAy 3 TUeSDAy, JULy 9 / JULy 30 [B]<br />
Bergen: Morning sightseeing tour includes a visit to<br />
Troldhaugen, the home of Norway’s internationallyknown<br />
musician, the late Edvard Grieg. Tour concludes<br />
with a guided walk through the historic Hanseatic Wharf.<br />
Evening free to visit the famous Fish Market or ride the<br />
funicular to the top of Mount Fløyen for a magnificent view<br />
of Bergen. Dinner on own.<br />
DAy 4 WeDNeSDAy, JULy 10 / JULy 31 [B]<br />
Bergen—Voss—Flåm: Drive to Voss. Transfer to the<br />
Oslo/Bergen Railway and continue to Myrdal. Board<br />
the famous Flåm Railway, ranked as one of the top 20<br />
train rides in the world. Enjoy breathtaking views and the<br />
thundering sound of waterfalls as we descend 2800 feet<br />
within 13 miles from Myrdal to the Flåm Valley. Arrive in<br />
Flåm. Afternoon free for a variety of optional activities.<br />
Overnight at the Flåmsbrygga Hotel / Fretheim Hotel.<br />
DAy 5 ThURSDAy, JULy 11 / AUGUST 1 [B,D]<br />
Flåm—Loen: Drive to Lærdal. Ferry across the mighty<br />
Sognefjord from Fodnes to Mannheller. Opportunity to<br />
purchase quality crafts and woven products at Audhild<br />
Viken’s Weaving Workshop in Skei. Enjoy a motorized<br />
cart excursion to the sparkling Briksdal Glacier. Dinner<br />
and overnight at the luxurious Alexandra Hotel.<br />
DAy 6 FRIDAy, JULy 12 / AUGUST 2 [B,D]<br />
Loen: Day free in Loen for a variety of optional activities<br />
such as RIB-rafting, helicopter flights over the fjord or<br />
simply relaxing at the hotel spa. Dinner and overnight<br />
at the hotel.<br />
escorted tours<br />
DAy 7 SATURDAy, JULy 13 / AUGUST 3 [B,D]<br />
Loen—Geiranger—Molde: Cruise the Geiranger Fjord<br />
from Hellesylt to Geiranger. <strong>Travel</strong> the “Golden Route,”<br />
ascending the Eagle Road and continue to the famous<br />
Troll’s Path descending its steep and narrow hairpin<br />
bends. Proceed to Molde, the “City of Roses.” Dinner and<br />
overnight at the stunning Rica Seilet Hotel.<br />
DAy 8 SUNDAy, JULy 14 / AUGUST 4 [B,L,D]<br />
Molde—Åndalsnes—Gålå: Depart Molde and travel to<br />
the fishing village of Bud. Tour Ergan Kystfort, a defensive<br />
bunker built by the Germans during the occupation of<br />
Norway during WWII. Continue to Åndalsnes. Board the<br />
Rauma Railway for a scenic train ride to Dombås. Drive<br />
to the upper Gudbrandsdal Valley for dinner and overnight<br />
at Wadahl Høgfjellshotel (mountain hotel).<br />
DAy 9 MONDAy, JULy 15 / AUGUST 5 [B]<br />
Gålå—Lillehammer—Oslo: Depart for the Olympic city<br />
of Lillehammer. Visit Maihaugen, an open air museum<br />
and to view the sites of the 1994 Winter Olympics.<br />
Proceed to a local farm to meet a Norwegian family and<br />
savor a traditional Norwegian “middag.” Continue to<br />
Oslo. Overnight at Grand Hotel Oslo.<br />
DAy 10 TUeSDAy, JULy 16 / AUGUST 6 [B,D]<br />
Oslo: Morning sightseeing tour includes a visit to Vigeland<br />
Sculpture Park and the Viking Ship Museum. Afternoon<br />
free for shopping and independent explorations. Farewell<br />
dinner at hotel.<br />
DAy 11 WeDNeSDAy, JULy 17 / AUGUST 7 [B]<br />
Oslo—USA: Tour ends following breakfast. Transfer to<br />
Gardermoen Airport Oslo for return flight. Longer stays<br />
may be requested upon registration for a minimum charge<br />
of $50.<br />
INDePeNDeNT exTeNSIONS<br />
Customize your trip with one of the<br />
following pre- and post-tours:<br />
• Stavanger to Bergen (pg. 15)<br />
• Oslo to Copenhagen (pg. 14)<br />
• Oslo to Stockholm (pg. 14)<br />
• Baltic Cruise (pg. 25)<br />
See pages 14-15 for additional pre- & post-tour options.
“The Sogn/Voss/Valdres Heritage tour was a pure delight for us and<br />
we are so glad that we went. It was a dream come true. The trip was<br />
fantastic!” V.K. – Golden Valley, MN<br />
DAy 1 MONDAy, JULy 22<br />
Mpls/St. Paul—Oslo: Depart the USA on your<br />
transatlantic flight. To request alternate dates or for<br />
estimated airfare supplements from other US cities,<br />
please note on application.<br />
DAy 2 TUeSDAy, JULy 23 [D]<br />
Oslo: Arrive at Gardermoen Airport Oslo. Transfer to<br />
hotel in city center. Balance of day free to relax and adjust<br />
to time change. Welcome dinner and overnight at the<br />
Grand Hotel.<br />
DAy 3 WeDNeSDAy, JULy 24 [B]<br />
Oslo: Morning sightseeing tour of Oslo includes a visit<br />
to Vigeland Sculpture Park and the Viking Ship Museum.<br />
Afternoon and evening free for shopping and independent<br />
explorations. Dinner on own.<br />
DAy 4 ThURSDAy, JULy 25 [B,D]<br />
Oslo—Flåm—Voss: Drive through the beautiful<br />
Hallingdal Valley to Gol. Continue to Hol and down the<br />
spectacular Aurland Valley to Flåm. Board the Flåm<br />
Railway, ranked as one of the top 20 train rides in the<br />
world. Arrive in Myrdal and transfer to the famous Oslo/<br />
Bergen Railway and continue by train to Voss. Dinner and<br />
overnight at the historic Fleischer’s Hotel.<br />
DAy 5 FRIDAy, JULy 26 [B,D]<br />
Bergen excursion: Excursion to Norway’s second<br />
largest city, Bergen. Our city sightseeing tour includes<br />
Troldhaugen, home of Norway’s renowned musician, the<br />
late Edvard Grieg. Time on own prior to our return to Voss<br />
for dinner and overnight at hotel.<br />
DAy 6 SATURDAy, JULy 27 [B,D]<br />
Voss: Sightseeing in area includes Finnesloftet, a<br />
banquet hall built around 1250; Voss Church, built in<br />
1277 in Romanesque style; and the Voss Folk Museum<br />
(Mølstertunet), a farmstead with buildings from the 16thcentury<br />
and a rich collection of folk art. Afternoon free<br />
for independent exploration or opportunity for individual<br />
farm visits. (Individual arrangements may involve extra<br />
charges.) Dinner and overnight at hotel.<br />
DAy 7 SUNDAy, JULy 28 [B,D]<br />
Voss—Vik—Leikanger: Drive over the Vik Mountains.<br />
In Vik visit the 12th-century Hopperstad Stave Church,<br />
a replica of which is found in Moorhead, MN. Visit the<br />
Fridtjof Statue at Vangsnes and the village of Feios,<br />
ancestral home of many famous Americans, such as<br />
Nobel Prize winner Norman Borlaug. Cross the mighty<br />
Sognefjord to Hella. Continue along the fjord to Leikanger<br />
for dinner and overnight at the Leikanger Fjord Hotel.<br />
escorted tours<br />
DAy 8 MONDAy, JULy 29 [B,L,D]<br />
Sogndal / Luster excursion: Drive through the Jostedal<br />
Valley. Visit the Norwegian Glacier Center. Lunch in<br />
Skjolden. Drive along the shore of the Luster Fjord to<br />
Ornes. Visit the Urnes Stave Church, a UNESCO World<br />
Heritage Site. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight.<br />
DAy 9 TUeSDAy, JULy 30 [B,D]<br />
Leikanger—Flåm: Cross the Sognefjord from Mannheller<br />
to Fodnes. Drive the high mountain road to Aurland. Stop<br />
at Stegastein for a view of the Aurland Fjord. Visit the<br />
Aurland Local History Center and the Vangen Church<br />
from 1202. A short sightseeing tour in Flåm includes the<br />
Flåm Church and the <strong>Brekke</strong> farm. Dinner and overnight<br />
at the Fretheim Hotel.<br />
DAy 10 WeDNeSDAy, JULy 31 [B,D]<br />
Flåm: Cruise the Aurland and Nærøy Fjords from Flåm to<br />
Gudvangen. Descend the 13 hairpin bends of the thrilling<br />
Stalheim Road. Continue to Undredal, home of the<br />
smallest church in Scandinavia, built as a stave church in<br />
1147. Visit Eldhuset for an introduction to the tradition of<br />
farming in the mountains and the making of goat cheese.<br />
Tour the Otternes Bygdetun Museum with its 26 restored<br />
buildings. Dinner and overnight at hotel.<br />
DAy 11 ThURSDAy, AUGUST 1 [B,D]<br />
Flåm—Fagernes: Drive through the world’s 2nd<br />
longest tunnel (15.22 miles) from Aurland to Lærdal.<br />
Tour the Norwegian Wild Salmon Center. Continue<br />
through the scenic and historic Lærdal Valley. View the<br />
Borgund Stave Church, one of the best preserved of the<br />
remaining stave churches. Cross the Filefjell Mountains<br />
and continue to the beautiful Valdres Valley. Proceed to<br />
Fagernes for dinner and overnight at the Quality Hotel &<br />
Resort Fagernes.<br />
DAy 12 FRIDAy, AUGUST 2 [B,D]<br />
Fagernes: Sightseeing in area includes a tour of the<br />
Valdres Folk Museum and/or opportunity for individual<br />
farm visits. (Individual arrangements may involve extra<br />
charges.) Dinner and overnight at hotel.<br />
DAy 13 SATURDAy, AUGUST 3 [B]<br />
Fagernes—Oslo—USA: Tour ends following breakfast.<br />
Transfer to airport for return flight. Longer stays may be<br />
requested upon registration for a minimum charge of $50.<br />
For information on genealogical research, please<br />
visit the Arne G. <strong>Brekke</strong> Bygdebok Collection:<br />
http://bygdebok.library.und.edu,<br />
http://wanbergmediaarts.com or<br />
http://und.edu/features/2012/11/arne-brekke.cfm<br />
sogn/voss/valdres<br />
heritage tour<br />
July 22‒August 3<br />
ITINErArY INCLuDES:<br />
• Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul<br />
• 11 nights accommodations, 1st class/superior<br />
tourist class, double occupancy<br />
• Daily breakfast [B], 1 lunch [L] & 10 dinners [D]<br />
• 1st-class touring coach<br />
• City sightseeing in Oslo & Bergen<br />
• Train Flåm to Voss<br />
• Fjord cruise Flåm to Gudvangen<br />
• Visits to Viking Ship Museum; Voss,<br />
Hopperstad, Urnes and Borgund Churches;<br />
Eldhuset; Otternes Bygdetun Museum; Voss<br />
and Valdres Folk Museums; Norwegian Wild<br />
Salmon Center; Finnesloftet, Norwegian<br />
Glacier Center and Troldhaugen<br />
• All ferries and entrance fees to all sites &<br />
museums outlined in itinerary<br />
• Luggage handling at hotels for 1 suitcase<br />
• Tour Director for Days 2—13<br />
• Genealogical assistance<br />
• Tour information kit<br />
PrICING:<br />
Price with air/taxes/fuel from ............. $4980<br />
Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul plus taxes/fees<br />
and fuel surcharge. Unless paid in full, fuel and all taxes<br />
are subject to change and will be re-assessed in your<br />
statement prior to final payment. Inquire about airfare<br />
from your home city.<br />
Land Only from ................................... $3935<br />
Services begin and end in Oslo<br />
Single Room Supplement. ................... $625<br />
Leikanger<br />
Voss<br />
Bergen<br />
Luster<br />
Flåm<br />
NORWAy<br />
Fagernes<br />
oslo<br />
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norway:<br />
scenic & historic<br />
July 24‒August 4<br />
ITINErArY INCLuDES:<br />
• Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul<br />
• 10 nights accommodations, 1st class/superior<br />
tourist class, double occupancy<br />
• Daily breakfast [B], 1 lunch [L] & 7 dinners [D]<br />
• 1st-class touring coach<br />
• City sightseeing in Oslo, Trondheim & Bergen<br />
• Fjord cruise Geiranger to Hellesylt<br />
• Excursion to Briksdal Glacier<br />
• Train Flåm to Voss<br />
• Visits to Viking Ship Museum, Eidsvoll Manor<br />
House, Hamar Glass Cathedral, Maihaugen,<br />
Ergan Kystfort and Troldhaugen<br />
• All ferries and entrance fees to all sites &<br />
museums outlined in itinerary<br />
• Luggage handling at hotels for 1 suitcase<br />
• Tour Director for Days 2—12<br />
• Tour information kit<br />
PrICING:<br />
Price with air/taxes/fuel from ............. $4795<br />
Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul plus taxes/fees<br />
and fuel surcharge. Unless paid in full, fuel and all taxes<br />
are subject to change and will be re-assessed in your<br />
statement prior to final payment. Inquire about airfare<br />
from your home city.<br />
Land Only from ................................... $3750<br />
Services begin in Oslo and end in Bergen<br />
Single Room Supplement. ................... $695<br />
Molde<br />
Geiranger<br />
Lofthus<br />
Voss<br />
Bergen<br />
Flåm<br />
NORWAy<br />
Trondheim<br />
Lillehammer<br />
oslo<br />
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“The best land tour I have ever been on. Lots of interesting sites, beautiful scenery.<br />
I also loved the historical experiences and the local farm visit and history.”<br />
2012 Tour Participant<br />
DAy 1 WeDNeSDAy, JULy 24<br />
Mpls/St. Paul—Oslo: Depart the USA on your<br />
transatlantic flight. To request alternate dates or for<br />
estimated airfare supplements from other US cities,<br />
please note on application.<br />
DAy 2 ThURSDAy, JULy 25 [D]<br />
Oslo: Arrive at Gardermoen Airport Oslo. Transfer to<br />
hotel in city center. Balance of day free to relax and adjust<br />
to time change. Welcome dinner and overnight at the<br />
classic Grand Hotel.<br />
DAy 3 FRIDAy, JULy 26 [B]<br />
Oslo: Morning sightseeing tour of Oslo includes a visit<br />
to Vigeland Sculpture Park and the Viking Ship Museum.<br />
Afternoon and evening free for shopping and independent<br />
explorations. Dinner on own.<br />
DAy 4 SATURDAy, JULy 27 [B,D]<br />
Oslo—eidsvoll—Lillehammer: Drive to Eidsvoll. Visit<br />
the manor house where Norway’s Constitution was written<br />
and passed on May 17, 1814, Norway’s National Day.<br />
Continue to Hamar. Tour the unique Glass Cathedral. With<br />
its special construction of glass and steel, the structure is<br />
an architectural and technological masterpiece to protect<br />
the cathedral ruins, which are considered to be one of<br />
Norway’s foremost cultural landmarks from the Middle<br />
Ages. The surrounding park also boasts one of Norway’s<br />
largest herb gardens, with more than 30 different varieties.<br />
Tour and dinner at a local farm, beautifully situated on the<br />
banks of Norway’s largest lake, Lake Mjøsa. Proceed to<br />
Lillehammer for overnight at the Rica Victoria Hotel.<br />
DAy 5 SUNDAy, JULy 28 [B,D]<br />
Lillehammer—Trondheim: View the sites of the 1994<br />
Winter Olympics. Tour Maihaugen, one of Norway’s<br />
largest open-air museums. Drive north to Trondheim.<br />
Opportunity to participate in the church and cultural<br />
festival based upon St. Olav’s Day marking the death of<br />
Saint Olav and the beginning of Christianity in Norway.<br />
The Historical Market offers diverse activities with<br />
jugglers, plays, entertainment and a variety of handicrafts<br />
for sale. Dinner and overnight at Rica Nidelven Hotel.<br />
DAy 6 MONDAy, JULy 29 [B]<br />
Trondheim: Morning sightseeing tour of Trondheim<br />
includes a visit to the Nidaros Cathedral, one of the most<br />
splendid cathedrals in Scandinavia. Afternoon free for<br />
independent explorations or attend the St. Olav Festival.<br />
Dinner on own.<br />
escorted tours<br />
DAy 7 TUeSDAy, JULy 30 [B,L,D]<br />
Trondheim—Molde: Depart for Møre & Romsdal. Drive<br />
the Atlantic Ocean Road with the vast and boundless<br />
ocean on one side and majestic snow-clad mountain<br />
peaks on the other. Visit the fishing village of Bud and tour<br />
Ergan Kystfort, a defensive bunker built by the Germans<br />
during the occupation of Norway during WWII. Lunch<br />
in Bud. Continue to Molde, also known as the “City of<br />
Roses.” Dinner and overnight at Rica Seilet Hotel.<br />
DAy 8 WeDNeSDAy, JULy 31 [B,D]<br />
Molde—Geiranger—Loen: Drive to Åndalsnes. <strong>Travel</strong><br />
the “Golden Route” climbing the breathtaking Troll’s Path<br />
with its steep and narrow hairpin bends, and descending<br />
the Eagle Road to the famous village of Geiranger. Cruise<br />
the dramatic Geiranger Fjord (a UNESCO World Heritage<br />
Site) from Geiranger to Hellesylt. Continue to Loen.<br />
Dinner and overnight at the luxurious Alexandra Hotel.<br />
DAy 9 ThURSDAy, AUGUST 1 [B,D]<br />
Loen—Flåm: Morning excursion to the sparkling Briksdal<br />
Glacier. Opportunity to purchase quality crafts and woven<br />
products at Audhild Viken’s Weaving Workshop in Skei.<br />
Ferry across the Sognefjord from Mannheller to Fodnes.<br />
Drive to Flåm for dinner & overnight at the Fretheim Hotel.<br />
DAy 10 FRIDAy, AUGUST 2 [B]<br />
Flåm—Bergen: Depart Flåm by train to Myrdal where we<br />
change to the famous Oslo/Bergen Railway and continue<br />
by train to Voss. Drive to Bergen, Norway’s second largest<br />
city for a sightseeing tour including Troldhaugen, home<br />
of Norway’s renowned musician, the late Edvard Grieg.<br />
Tour concludes with a guided walk through the historic<br />
Hanseatic Wharf. Time on own for shopping, independent<br />
explorations and/or a stroll through the colorful Fish<br />
Market. Overnight at the Radisson BLU Hotel Norge.<br />
DAy 11 SATURDAy, AUGUST 3 [B,D]<br />
Bergen: Day free for independent explorations. Dinner<br />
and overnight at hotel.<br />
DAy 12 SUNDAy, AUGUST 4 [B]<br />
Bergen—USA: Tour ends following breakfast. Transfer<br />
to Flesland Airport for return flight. Longer stays may be<br />
requested upon registration for a minimum charge of $50.<br />
INDePeNDeNT exTeNSIONS<br />
Customize your trip with the following post-tour:<br />
• Bergen to Trondheim Cruise (pg. 15)<br />
See pages 14-15 for additional pre- & post-tour options.
This round-the-island tour shows you the ever-changing scenery of the Icelandic<br />
countryside, through mountains and valleys, with volcanoes, glaciers, rivers, hot<br />
springs and waterfalls.<br />
DAy 1 FRIDAy, AUGUST 2<br />
Mpls/St. Paul—Reykjavik: Depart the USA on your<br />
transatlantic flight. To request alternate dates or for<br />
estimated airfare supplements from other US cities,<br />
please note on application.<br />
DAy 2 SATURDAy, AUGUST 3 [D]<br />
Reykjavik: Arrive at Keflavik Airport. Transfer to hotel in<br />
city center. Balance of day free to relax and adjust to time<br />
change. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel Holt.<br />
DAy 3 SUNDAy, AUGUST 4 [B,D]<br />
Reykjavik—Reykholt: After a Reykjavík city tour,<br />
drive north from Iceland’s capital to West Iceland for<br />
an introduction to the Icelandic sagas in the settlement<br />
center in Borgarnes. The afternoon is filled with<br />
impressive natural spots: Deildartunguhver, one of the<br />
most voluminous hot springs in Europe and Hraunfossar,<br />
the unique waterfall that drains from under vast lava fields<br />
into the river Hvítá. End the day with Icelandic history at<br />
the cultural site at Reykholt. Dinner and overnight at the<br />
Foss Hotel Reykholt.<br />
DAy 4 MONDAy, AUGUST 5 [B,D]<br />
Reykholt—Akureyri—húsavík: Excursion to a volcano<br />
crater within an old lava field in West Iceland. Afterwards,<br />
travel through the fertile farmlands and fjord landscapes<br />
of Northwest Iceland, with a visit to the beautiful town of<br />
Akureyri, Iceland’s second largest city. Stop at Goðafoss,<br />
“the waterfall of the Gods,” before reaching Húsavík for<br />
dinner and overnight at the Foss Hotel Húsavík.<br />
DAy 5 TUeSDAy, AUGUST 6 [B,D]<br />
Whale Watching & Nature Bath excursion: Morning<br />
whale watching cruise from Húsavík (weather permitting).<br />
Tour the Lake Mývatn area, considered one of the most<br />
fertile areas in the world so close to the Arctic Circle. The<br />
lake’s unique features are shaped by nature - strange<br />
lava formations, pseudo craters, attractive bays filled<br />
with thousands of birds. Stroll through the lava field of<br />
Dimmuborgir and soak at the Mývatn Nature Baths before<br />
returning to the hotel for dinner and overnight.<br />
DAy 6 WeDNeSDAy, AUGUST 7 [B,D]<br />
húsavík—hallormsstaður: Explore the geothermal area<br />
of Námaskarð and see the impacts of volcanic activity<br />
at Krafla. <strong>Travel</strong> to Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful<br />
waterfall in the northern part of Vatnajökull National Park.<br />
Drive through the uninhabited highlands to East Iceland<br />
for dinner and overnight at Hotel Hallormsstaður.<br />
escorted tours<br />
DAy 7 ThURSDAy, AUGUST 8 [B,D]<br />
hallormsstaður—Skaftafell: Admire the dramatic fjord<br />
landscape and its tiny fishing villages at the end of twisty<br />
roads in the East Fjords. See Vatnajökull - Europe’s<br />
biggest glacier that is visible all over Southeast Iceland.<br />
Past the town of Höfn, stop for a boat ride amongst the<br />
floating icebergs on the glacial lagoon at Jökulsárlón.<br />
Dinner and overnight at Fosshotel Skaftafell/Islandia<br />
Hotel Núpar, near Skaftafell on the southern part of<br />
Vatnajökull National Park.<br />
DAy 8 FRIDAy, AUGUST 9 [B,D]<br />
Skaftafell—hveragerði: Visit Skaftafell at the Vatnajökull<br />
National Park, covered by ice and nestled below Iceland’s<br />
highest mountain, the 6922 foot Hvannadalshnjúkur.<br />
Cross the sandy desert of the south coast, overlooked<br />
by mountainous cliffs, glaciers and waterfalls. Stroll along<br />
the black lava beach and bird cliffs near the village of Vík.<br />
Iceland’s past comes alive at the Skógar Folk museum<br />
with its turf houses. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Örk in<br />
Hveragerði.<br />
DAy 9 SATURDAy, AUGUST 10 [B,D]<br />
hveragerði—Golden Circle—Reykjavik: Enjoy the<br />
iconic sights of Iceland today starting with a horse show<br />
that introduces the unique qualities of Iceland’s special<br />
breed. Follow this with Golden Circle sights: Gullfoss the<br />
beautiful double “Golden Falls”; the active geothermal<br />
area of Geysir, where we can see Strokkur “the churn”<br />
spout up to 70 feet every five to seven minutes. A visit<br />
to ancient Viking Parliament area of Þingvellir National<br />
Park tops it off before returning to Reykjavík for dinner<br />
and overnight at the Hotel Holt.<br />
DAy 10 SUNDAy, AUGUST 11 [B]<br />
Reykjavik—USA: Tour ends following breakfast.<br />
Transfer to Keflavik Airport for return flight (optional stop<br />
at the Blue Lagoon is available). Longer stays may be<br />
requested upon registration for a minimum charge of $50.<br />
Please note this tour has an average of 1-2 hours of<br />
walking during the course of the day. This tour is not<br />
operated by <strong>Brekke</strong> <strong>Tours</strong>, but by one of our travel<br />
partners.<br />
INDePeNDeNT exTeNSIONS<br />
Customize your trip with the following pre or post-tour:<br />
• Reykjavik Extension (pg. 14)<br />
See pages 14-15 for additional pre- & post-tour options.<br />
iceland<br />
country life<br />
August 2‒11<br />
Additional Departures Available<br />
ITINErArY INCLuDES:<br />
• Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul<br />
• 8 nights accommodations, country and tourist<br />
class hotels, double occupancy<br />
• Daily breakfast [B] and 8 dinners [D]<br />
• 1st-class touring coach<br />
• City sightseeing in Reykjavik<br />
• Whale watching cruise<br />
• Visits to Vatnajökull and Þingvellir National<br />
Parks, Icelandic horse show, Nature Baths at<br />
Lake Mývatn, Icelandic settlement center and<br />
Skógar folk museum<br />
• Boat trip on glacial lagoon<br />
• Entrance fees to all sites & museums outlined<br />
in itinerary<br />
• Tour Director for Days 2—9<br />
• Tour information kit<br />
PrICING:<br />
Price with air/taxes/fuel from ............. $3725<br />
Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul plus taxes/fees<br />
and fuel surcharge. Unless paid in full, fuel and all taxes<br />
are subject to change and will be re-assessed in your<br />
statement prior to final payment. Inquire about airfare<br />
from your home city.<br />
Land Only from ................................... $2895<br />
Services begin and end in Reykjavik<br />
Single Room Supplement. ................... $645<br />
Húsavík<br />
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Hallormsstaður<br />
reykholt<br />
ICeLAND<br />
reykjavik<br />
Hveragerði<br />
Skaftafell<br />
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optional tour<br />
extensions<br />
Pre and Post-Tour<br />
reykjavik Extension:<br />
• 2 nights accommodations, double occupancy<br />
• Daily breakfast [B]<br />
• City Sightseeing Tour<br />
• Full day Golden Circle Tour<br />
• Transfers to and from airport<br />
Price from ......................................................$445<br />
Single Room Supplement ............................$150<br />
Additional nights at the Foss Baron Hotel from $110 per<br />
person per night based on double occupancy. Single<br />
Room Supplement $70.<br />
oslo / Copenhagen Extension:<br />
• 2 nights accommodations, double occupancy<br />
• 1 night outside cabin, double occupancy<br />
• Daily breakfast [B] and 1 dinner [D]<br />
• City Sightseeing Tour<br />
• Overnight cruise: Copenhagen to Oslo<br />
Price from ......................................................$660<br />
Single Room Supplement ............................$390<br />
Upgrade to a Commodore Class Cabin from $20.<br />
Additional night at hotel from $140.<br />
oslo / Stockholm Extension:<br />
• 2 nights accommodations, double occupancy<br />
• Daily breakfast [B]<br />
• City Sightseeing Tour<br />
• Train: Stockholm to Oslo<br />
Price from ......................................................$580<br />
Single Room Supplement ............................$170<br />
Additional night at hotel from $140.<br />
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rEYKJAVIK EXTENSIoN<br />
DAy 1 ReyKJAVIK<br />
<strong>Travel</strong>ers to Europe: Early morning arrival from North<br />
America. Transfer to Reykjavik. Afternoon Reykjavik<br />
city tour.<br />
<strong>Travel</strong>ers from Europe: Afternoon arrival at Keflavik<br />
Airport. Transfer to Reykjavik with optional stop at the<br />
Blue Lagoon (from $50).<br />
Dinner on own. Overnight at Foss Baron Hotel located<br />
near the water (supplement for city center property from<br />
$70).<br />
DAy 2 GOLDeN CIRCLe TOUR [B]<br />
Full day Golden Circle Tour visiting Gullfoss waterfall,<br />
Geysir hot springs and Thingvellir National Park.<br />
(Additional sightseeing tours on request.) Return to<br />
Reykjavik. Dinner on own. Overnight at hotel.<br />
DAy 3 ReyKJAVIK [B]<br />
<strong>Travel</strong>ers to Europe: Early breakfast at hotel. Transfer<br />
to airport for onward flight.<br />
<strong>Travel</strong>ers from Europe: Breakfast at hotel. Morning<br />
city sightseeing tour of Reykjavik. Transfer to airport<br />
for return flight.<br />
extend your stay in Iceland for additional activities<br />
and sightseeing:<br />
Day Trip to Greenland: Only a two-hour flight from<br />
Reykjavik will take you to Greenland’s beautiful East<br />
Coast, home of the Ammassalik Inuit.<br />
Horseback Riding: Enjoy horseback riding in the lava<br />
fields just outside Reykjavik.<br />
South Shore Adventure: Explore glaciers, waterfalls,<br />
lava beaches and bird cliffs in South Iceland.<br />
Super-Jeep Tour: <strong>Travel</strong> beyond where normal<br />
vehicles can take you in a half-day or full-day tour to<br />
the interior of Iceland.<br />
Faroe Islands: The Faroe Islands is a destination well<br />
worth visiting all year round with events and adventures<br />
that span the entire four seasons.<br />
Winter Fun: Iceland isn’t just for the summer, visit in the<br />
fall and winter months for exciting outdoor adventures.<br />
Take a Northern Lights cruise, snowmobile across a<br />
glacier and much more.<br />
To add additional days and activities in<br />
Iceland, please inquire upon registration.<br />
oSLo / CoPENHAGEN EXTENSIoN<br />
Overnight cruise between Oslo & Copenhagen<br />
DAy 1 COPeNhAGeN<br />
Arrive in Copenhagen. Balance of day free. Overnight at<br />
the First Hotel Vesterbro located in Copenhagen’s city<br />
center.<br />
DAy 2 COPeNhAGeN [B]<br />
Enjoy a city sightseeing tour covering the highlights<br />
of Copenhagen including: the National Museum,<br />
Christiansborg Palace, Rosenborg Castle, the colorful<br />
harbor district of Nyhavn; Amalienborg Palace, the Gefion<br />
Fountain and the famous statue of The Little Mermaid<br />
inspired by H. C. Andersen’s fairytale. Afternoon free.<br />
Overnight at hotel.<br />
DAy 3 COPeNhAGeN—OSLO [B,D]<br />
Day free in Copenhagen. At 5:00pm depart on an<br />
overnight cruise to Oslo. Dinner and dancing on board.<br />
Overnight in outside cabin.<br />
DAy 4 ARRIVe OSLO [B]<br />
Breakfast on board. Arrive in Oslo at 9:15am and<br />
disembark. Transfer on own to city center hotel.<br />
Itinerary can be reversed (Oslo to Copenhagen)<br />
oSLo / SToCKHoLM EXTENSIoN<br />
<strong>Travel</strong> by train between Oslo & Stockholm<br />
DAy 1 STOCKhOLM<br />
Arrive in Stockholm. Balance of day free. Overnight at the<br />
Rica Hotel Stockholm located near Stockholm’s Central<br />
Train Station.<br />
DAy 2 STOCKhOLM [B]<br />
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Stockholm featuring the City<br />
Hall, site of the annual Nobel Prize banquet, the Royal<br />
Palace, and the famous Vasa Museum, home of the<br />
17th-century warship which sank on her maiden voyage.<br />
Afternoon free. Optional visit to the world’s first permanent<br />
year-round “Ice Bar.” Afternoon is free to explore on your<br />
own. Overnight at hotel.<br />
DAy 3 STOCKhOLM—OSLO [B]<br />
Depart Stockholm and travel through the Swedish<br />
countryside by train to Oslo. Upon arrival in Oslo, transfer<br />
on own to city center hotel.<br />
Itinerary can be reversed (Oslo to Stockholm)<br />
independent tour extensions
SToCKHoLM / HELSINKI EXTENSIoN<br />
Overnight cruise between Stockholm & Helsinki<br />
DAy 1 STOCKhOLM—heLSINKI [D]<br />
Morning free in Stockholm. In the afternoon, transfer on<br />
own to the quay for an overnight cruise across the Baltic<br />
Sea to Finland. Boarding begins at 4:00pm with departure<br />
at 5:00pm. Dinner and overnight on board.<br />
DAy 2 heLSINKI [B]<br />
Breakfast on board. 9:55am arrival in Helsinki. Following<br />
disembarkation, transfer on own to hotel. Balance of<br />
day free to use your 24-hour city card to enjoy a variety<br />
of sights around Helsinki including Senate Square, the<br />
Temppeliaukio Rock Church and the market square.<br />
Overnight at Radisson BLU Plaza.<br />
DAy 3 heLSINKI [B]<br />
Tour ends following breakfast at hotel.<br />
Itinerary can be reversed (helsinki to Stockholm)<br />
BErGEN / TroNDHEIM EXTENSIoN<br />
Sail on the Norwegian Coastal Voyage<br />
DAy 1 BeRGeN—COASTAL VOyAGe [D]<br />
Arrive in Bergen. Day free to join an optional sightseeing<br />
tour of Bergen or visit Troldhaugen, home of the late<br />
Edvard Grieg. At 6:00pm, embarkation begins on<br />
Hurtigruten, “The World’s Most Beautiful Voyage.” Depart<br />
Bergen at 8:00pm for a cruise to Trondheim. Dinner and<br />
overnight on board ship.<br />
DAy 2 COASTAL VOyAGe [B,D]<br />
Sail north along the Norwegian coast toward Trondheim.<br />
Ports of call include the beautiful Art Nouveau town of<br />
Ålesund, Geiranger in the Geiranger Fjord and Molde,<br />
known as the “City of Roses.”<br />
DAy 3 COASTAL VOyAGe—TRONDheIM [B]<br />
Arrive in Trondheim at 8:15am. Transfer on own to hotel.<br />
Option to join a 2-hour local sightseeing tour including the<br />
magnificent Nidaros Cathedral. (Trondheim sightseeing<br />
tour only available May 21—Aug. 26.) Balance of day<br />
free. Overnight at the Rica Nidelven Hotel.<br />
DAy 4 TRONDheIM [B]<br />
Tour ends following breakfast at hotel.<br />
Itinerary can be reversed (Trondheim to Bergen)<br />
BErGEN / STAVANGEr EXTENSIoN<br />
<strong>Travel</strong> by Expressboat between Bergen & Stavanger<br />
DAy 1 BeRGeN—STAVANGeR [B]<br />
Morning free to stroll through the colorful Fish Market. At<br />
1:15pm, board the Flaggruten express boat from Bergen<br />
to Stavanger. Arrive in Stavanger at 4:20pm. Transfer to<br />
the Clarion Hotel Stavanger on own for overnight.<br />
DAy 2 STAVANGeR [B]<br />
Morning free. At 1:00pm, join a 3½-hour local fjord<br />
cruise to Preikestolen, (The Pulpit Rock) the most visited<br />
attraction in Ryfylke. Overnight at hotel.<br />
DAy 3 STAVANGeR [B]<br />
Tour ends following breakfast at hotel.<br />
Itinerary can be reversed (Stavanger to Bergen)<br />
LAND oF THE MIDNIGHT SuN<br />
Featuring the Lofoten Islands<br />
DAy 1 NARVIK<br />
Arrive in Narvik and pickup car rental (rental not included<br />
in price). In World War II, Narvik was the scene of bitter<br />
fighting when German destroyers entered the harbor and<br />
sank two armored battleships. Optional excursion on the<br />
Ofotbanen Railway through lovely scenery to the Swedish<br />
border. Overnight at Rica Hotel Narvik.<br />
DAy 2 NARVIK—SVOLVæR [B]<br />
Drive the new ferry-free road link between Lofoten and<br />
the mainland. The drive from Evenes to Svolvær now<br />
takes less than 2.5 hours. Enroute to Lofoten, explore<br />
the Vesterålen Islands with a stop at Andenes for whalewatching.<br />
Overnight at the Rica Hotel Svolvær.<br />
DAy 3 exCURSION IN The AReA [B]<br />
Day free for sightseeing in breathtaking Lofoten, made<br />
up of the world’s oldest species of rock, estimated to<br />
be nearly 3.5 billion years old. Return to Svolvær for<br />
overnight. Option to add an overnight and experience<br />
the Lofoten Islands by sea on a trip to the Trollfjord.<br />
DAy 4 SVOLVæR—NARVIK [B]<br />
Drive to Evenes Airport outside of Narvik to return rental<br />
car. End of services.<br />
For sightseeing options, please visit our website.<br />
independent tour extensions<br />
optional tour<br />
extensions<br />
Pre and Post-Tour<br />
Stockholm / Helsinki Extension:<br />
• 1 night accommodations, double occupancy<br />
• 1 night outside cabin, double occupancy<br />
• Daily breakfast [B] and 1 dinner [D]<br />
• 24-Hour Helsinki City Card<br />
• Overnight cruise: Stockholm to Helsinki<br />
Price from ......................................................$490<br />
Single Room Supplement ............................$305<br />
Option to travel from Helsinki to St. Petersburg, Russia<br />
by high-speed train or overnight cruise. Cruise does not<br />
require a Russian Visa (train requires a visa). See pages<br />
22-23 for details and pricing.<br />
Bergen / Trondheim Extension:<br />
• 1 night accommodations, double occupancy<br />
• 2 nights outside cabin, double occupancy<br />
• Daily Breakfasts [B] and 2 dinners [D]<br />
• Cruise: Bergen to Trondheim<br />
Price from ......................................................$955<br />
Single Room Supplement ............................$610<br />
Option to cruise from Bergen to Kirkenes on the 7-Day<br />
Northbound Coastal Voyage. See page 24 for details<br />
and pricing.<br />
Bergen / Stavanger Extension:<br />
• 2 nights accommodations, double occupancy<br />
• Daily breakfast [B]<br />
• Pulpit Rock Cruise<br />
• Cruise: Stavanger to Bergen<br />
Price from ......................................................$495<br />
Single Room Supplement ............................$155<br />
Land of the Midnight Sun:<br />
• 3 nights accommodations, double occupancy<br />
• Daily breakfast [B]<br />
Price from ......................................................$420<br />
Single Room Supplement ............................$250<br />
Car rental not included in price. For rates and availability,<br />
please contact our office. Tour can be extended from<br />
Svolvær to Bergen on the Norwegian Coastal Voyage.<br />
See page 24 for detailed itinerary. Price from $1050 per<br />
person in outside cabin with breakfast.<br />
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To make reservations, complete application form and send deposit<br />
of $600 per person to address shown on application form or register<br />
at www.<strong>Brekke</strong><strong>Tours</strong>.com. The final balance is due 75 days prior<br />
to departure. Early departures and/or extended stays are subject<br />
to availability, must be requested upon registration, and entail a<br />
minimum surcharge of $50, plus weekend surcharge of $25 per<br />
direction, if applicable. For reservations or final payment made within<br />
21 days prior to departure, there is a $25 per reservation handling/<br />
express fee. Checks, Money Orders, VISA and MasterCard are<br />
accepted as forms of payment. Please review and verify your booking<br />
invoice thoroughly and contact your <strong>Travel</strong> Agent or <strong>Brekke</strong> <strong>Tours</strong><br />
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it may not be possible to make changes later. <strong>Brekke</strong> <strong>Tours</strong> cannot<br />
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tRavel Documents<br />
It is the responsibility of each passenger to obtain proper travel<br />
documents, such as passport and visa. Each passenger must<br />
be in possession of a passport with a validity of at least six (6)<br />
months beyond the conclusion of their trip. A visa is not required for<br />
Scandinavia or Western Europe for stays of less than 3 months. A<br />
visa is required for passengers traveling to Russia.<br />
It is imperative that your airline ticket matches your name as it reads<br />
on your passport. Any changes to your air booking, which include<br />
spelling, are subject to a minimum change fee of $250. With full<br />
payment, tour documents are normally sent 14-21 days prior to<br />
departure and should arrive within 6 business days. If you request<br />
documents earlier, and if it is possible to accommodate you, there is<br />
a $25 per reservation handling/ express fee.<br />
cancellations<br />
The following per person cancellation fee applies: More than 75 days<br />
prior to departure: $200; 74-45 days: $1500; 44-7 days: $2000; less<br />
than 7 days: nonrefundable. Cancellation fees may also apply to<br />
any additional services, including accommodations, independently<br />
supplied services, cruises, and optional excursions reserved prior to,<br />
during and after the tour. Cancellations must be in writing. A change<br />
of itinerary or traveler name (substitution) after receipt of deposit<br />
will be treated as a cancellation and new reservation; standard<br />
cancellation fees apply. Trip cancellation insurance is recommended.<br />
insuRance<br />
The client is urged to protect his/her investment with travel insurance.<br />
Generally pre-existing conditions can be covered if premium payment<br />
is made within 15 days of your initial trip deposit. Request brochure<br />
or visit www.brekketours.com for further information. <strong>Brekke</strong> <strong>Tours</strong><br />
is not responsible for loss, damage or theft of luggage or personal<br />
belongings, or for personal injury, accident or illness.<br />
changes<br />
Once deposit has been received, each subsequent change will be<br />
subject to a change fee minimum $50 per person, only if we can<br />
accept the change and travel documents have not been issued. If<br />
documents are issued and we can accept the change there will be<br />
an additional reissue fee minimum of $350 per person plus any fees<br />
assessed by air/land supplier/s.<br />
aiR tRansPoRtation<br />
Price is based on scheduled transportation in economy class and<br />
nonrefundable airfare on one of our preferred airline partners (if<br />
requesting a specific carrier, an additional charge may apply) from<br />
the city specified in the itinerary. The tour package price reflects<br />
airfare currently in effect & is subject to change until ticketed. Inquire<br />
about airfare options from your home city. Passengers coming<br />
from different cities, booked or deposited at different times, may<br />
be booked on alternate routings/different flights. Passengers are<br />
responsible for charges due to delays on domestic flights (purchased<br />
as separate tickets) in connection with an international flight. If using<br />
frequent flyer miles, participants must booked directly with the carrier.<br />
Purchase of domestic ticket to connect with International Flight:<br />
• It is recommended that you do not purchase airline tickets<br />
until the land portion of your tour is guaranteed to operate.<br />
• If booking a domestic flight to connect with the trans-Atlantic<br />
flight, an overnight (at least for eastbound travel) or an early<br />
flight (with at least one backup flight available) is recommended.<br />
• Also note: carriers will not necessarily allow passengers to check<br />
bags through to the final destination with multiple tickets. Thus<br />
passengers will only be able to check the bag to the destination<br />
on the first ticket(s). The passenger must collect the baggage at<br />
baggage claim for their first ticketed destination, and then re-check<br />
their baggage with the down-line carrier for the next flight. Various<br />
baggage restrictions may also apply subject to carrier guidelines.<br />
<strong>Brekke</strong> <strong>Tours</strong> is not responsible for:<br />
• any costs/fees relating to airline delays, rescheduling or cancellation.<br />
If you miss your departure flight it is your responsibility to work with<br />
the airline on which you are ticketed to reach your destination.<br />
• any additional expenses incurred prior to joining the tour package<br />
• and will not provide any refund for services or portions of trips<br />
missed due to cancelled, rescheduled or delayed flights<br />
Fuel suRchaRges anD taxes<br />
Your initial billing will include the current estimated charge based on<br />
your flight itinerary. Final charges for fuel and taxes will be assessed<br />
in your statement prior to final payment.<br />
lanD costs<br />
The tour price is based on a minimum of 30 persons. The trip will be<br />
feasible with fewer than 30, but if the minimum number of passengers<br />
is not reached, the price may increase or services may be modified to<br />
accommodate a smaller group. All rates are based on tariffs in effect<br />
at the time the tour was planned and are subject to increase in the<br />
event of currency fluctuation.<br />
lanD tRansPoRtation<br />
First-class private motor coach. Other transportation and/or<br />
accommodations as indicated.<br />
luggage<br />
Size and weight limitations for carry-on and checked baggage on<br />
international, inter-European flights and domestic flights vary from<br />
airline to airline and are subject to change, so please check with<br />
the applicable carrier prior to departure. On the land portion, due to<br />
limited motor coach capacity, we allow only 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on<br />
per person. Luggage handling at hotels for 1 suitcase is provided.<br />
Airport porterage is not included as security regulations require<br />
that travelers handle and be responsible for their own luggage. No<br />
responsibility is accepted for loss of or damage to baggage or any<br />
of the traveler’s belongings. Baggage insurance is recommended.<br />
sPecial Requests<br />
Special hotel and flight requests, such as “double bed,” “room near<br />
elevator,” “room on lower floor,” “meals,” “seating on aircraft,” etc.,<br />
should be submitted in writing with final payment. Such requests,<br />
however, are outside of our control and therefore cannot be<br />
guaranteed. Please note: A quote does not constitute a reservation.<br />
All reservation requests outside of the group arrangements outlined<br />
in the itinerary, such as additional hotel nights, add-on airfares, date<br />
deviations must be explicitly requested by the tour participants and<br />
confirmed in writing by <strong>Brekke</strong> <strong>Tours</strong>.<br />
smoking<br />
Smoking is not permitted on airplanes or motor coaches.<br />
hotels<br />
Accommodations in rooms with private facilities at hotels specified or<br />
similar. <strong>Brekke</strong> <strong>Tours</strong> reserves the right to substitute hotels. Rooms<br />
in Scandinavian hotels may have twin, double or day beds. As<br />
Scandinavian hotels generally have small rooms, we advise against<br />
requesting triple rooms. Triple rooms are available on request only and<br />
no discount applies. A limited number of single rooms are available<br />
at the supplementary cost shown. Single rooms are generally inferior<br />
to double rooms in size and location. All rooms are assigned by the<br />
hotel management upon arrival. Please note that throughout Europe<br />
it is standard policy that hotel rooms are not available for check-in<br />
before 2:00pm. Requests for special room assignments should be<br />
submitted in writing with final payment. Special room requests cannot<br />
be guaranteed. Please be advised that not all hotels in Scandinavia<br />
are air-conditioned.<br />
seRvice chaRges, tiPs & taxes<br />
Gratuities to tour director/guide and driver are customarily left to the<br />
discretion of the tour member and are therefore not included in the<br />
tour cost. All service charges and taxes at hotels are included, so<br />
extra tipping will not be necessary.<br />
meals<br />
Breakfast, lunch and dinner as specified in the itinerary. Special<br />
requests for meals should be submitted in writing with final payment.<br />
Special meal requests cannot be guaranteed.<br />
unuseD seRvices<br />
A credit of $50 per night per person, pending confirmation, will be<br />
granted for unused hotel services only upon advance notification to<br />
<strong>Brekke</strong> <strong>Tours</strong> prior to final payment. No refunds will be given after<br />
this time period. If after returning, you wish to inquire about any travel<br />
arrangements provided, please ensure that all correspondence<br />
relating to those services is received by <strong>Brekke</strong> <strong>Tours</strong> within 14 days<br />
of the travel completion date.<br />
itineRaRy vaRiations<br />
<strong>Brekke</strong> <strong>Tours</strong> constantly strives to improve each itinerary to your<br />
benefit. If improvements can be made or unforeseen conditions<br />
make changes necessary, we reserve the right to vary itineraries or<br />
substitute hotels for operational reasons.<br />
not incluDeD<br />
1. Airport/hotel transfers if your flight does not coincide with the<br />
reserved group air space. Persons on other transatlantic flights<br />
should plan to transfer to/from hotel at their own expense; 2. Airport<br />
fees and taxes; 3. Passport fees; 4. Visa fees, where required; 5.<br />
Personal expenses such as laundry, liquors, wines, mineral waters,<br />
phone, valet, etc.; 6. Meals not specifically listed as included;<br />
7. Expenses due to flight delays, strikes, bad weather or other<br />
irregularities; 8. <strong>Travel</strong> insurance; 9. Excess baggage charges;<br />
10. Individual services apart from the group; 11. Refunds for tour<br />
services not utilized; 12. Any expenses for à la carte meal items not<br />
included in preplanned menus; 13. Gratuities for tour director, city<br />
guides and driver.<br />
PaRticiPation<br />
<strong>Brekke</strong> <strong>Tours</strong> reserves the right to accept or reject any vacation<br />
participant and to remove any participant whose conduct is deemed<br />
incompatible with the interest of the other Participants. Children,<br />
traveling with an adult, may be accepted, for participation from the<br />
age of 8 years. <strong>Travel</strong>ers must report any disability requiring special<br />
attention at the time of registration. A qualified and physically able<br />
companion must accompany travelers who need assistance (such as<br />
walking, getting on and off motor coach, etc.) and must assume full<br />
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norway’s fjord<br />
country<br />
Independent <strong>Tours</strong> featuring<br />
Norway’s Fjords<br />
Daily Departures<br />
June 1‒August 31, <strong>2013</strong>*<br />
*Rates and schedule may vary outside these dates<br />
Heart of the Fjord Country<br />
• 4 nights accommodations, double occupancy<br />
• Daily breakfast [B] at hotels<br />
• 4 nights stay at <strong>Brekke</strong>’s Fjord Retreat<br />
Price per person from ................................$1235<br />
Price based on 2 people traveling together<br />
Price per person from ..................................$900<br />
Price based on 4 people traveling together<br />
Single Room Supplement ............................$300<br />
Car rental not included in price. For rates and availability,<br />
please contact our office.<br />
3-Day Norway in a Nutshell (Bergen):<br />
• 2 nights accommodations, double occupancy<br />
• Daily breakfasts [B]<br />
• Train: Bergen to Flåm / Voss to Bergen<br />
• Ferry: Flåm to Gudvangen<br />
• Bus: Gudvangen to Voss<br />
Price from ......................................................$545<br />
Single Supplement .......................................$155<br />
3-Day Norway in a Nutshell (oslo):<br />
• 2 nights accommodations, double occupancy<br />
• Daily breakfasts [B] and 1 dinner [D]<br />
• Train: Oslo to Voss to Flåm / Voss to Bergen<br />
• Ferry: Flåm to Gudvangen<br />
• Bus: Gudvangen to Voss<br />
Price from ......................................................$690<br />
Single Supplement .......................................$120<br />
6-Day Norway in a Nutshell:<br />
• 5 nights accommodations, double occupancy<br />
• Daily breakfasts [B] and 1 dinner [D]<br />
• Train: Oslo to Voss to Flåm / Voss to Bergen<br />
• Ferry: Flåm to Gudvangen<br />
• Bus: Gudvangen to Voss<br />
Price from .................................................... $1135<br />
Single Supplement .......................................$315<br />
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HEArT oF THE FJorD CouNTrY<br />
DAy 1 ARRIVe IN OSLO<br />
Arrive in Oslo. Overnight at the Rica Victoria Hotel.<br />
DAy 2 OSLO [B]<br />
Day free to sightsee in Oslo. Overnight at hotel.<br />
DAy 3 OSLO—BReKKe’S FJORD ReTReAT [B]<br />
Pick-up car rental (not included in price) and drive to Flåm<br />
(approximately 5.5 hour drive + stops) via Hallingdal or<br />
Valdres Valley. Overnight at <strong>Brekke</strong>’s Fjord Retreat.<br />
DAy 4 exCURSION IN AReA<br />
Spend your first day in Norway’s fjord country experiencing<br />
the Flåm Railway and fjord cruise (Norway in a Nutshell<br />
experience). You can also choose from a variety of other<br />
activities including kayaking, hiking, biking and more.<br />
DAy 5 exCURSION IN AReA<br />
Today we suggest a drive to Aurland and up the winding<br />
mountain road with its hairpin bends to Stegastein for<br />
views of the region. Return to Flåm. Shop or walk up<br />
the Flåm Valley to view the local church from the 1600’s.<br />
DAy 6 exCURSION IN AReA<br />
On your last day in the Flåm area, enjoy a day of<br />
relaxation, go kayaking or take the train up the valley for a<br />
picnic before hiking back down.<br />
DAy 7 FLÅM—BeRGeN<br />
Enroute to Bergen, stop in the fjord village of Undredal<br />
with a population of 70 people and 500 goats. Optional<br />
time in Voss before proceeding to Bergen. Drop off rental<br />
car. Overnight at Clarion Admiral Hotel.<br />
DAy 8 BeRGeN [B]<br />
Day free for independent explorations. Overnight at hotel.<br />
DAy 9 BeRGeN [B]<br />
Tour ends following breakfast at hotel.<br />
Itinerary can be reversed (Bergen to Oslo)<br />
<strong>Brekke</strong>’s Fjord Retreat<br />
independent tours<br />
3-DAY NorWAY IN A NuTSHELL<br />
DAy 1 BeRGeN<br />
Arrive in Bergen. Balance of day free. Overnight Clarion<br />
Admiral Hotel.<br />
DAy 2 NORWAy IN A NUTSheLL [B]<br />
Train from Bergen to Flåm. Board the ferry from Flåm<br />
to Gudvangen and continue by bus to Voss via Stalheim<br />
Road. Return to Bergen by train from Voss for overnight.<br />
DAy 3 BeRGeN [B]<br />
Tour ends following breakfast at hotel.<br />
3-DAY NorWAY IN A NuTSHELL<br />
DAy 1 OSLO—VOSS [D]<br />
Depart Oslo on the Oslo/Bergen Railway for Voss. Dinner<br />
and overnight at Fleischer’s Hotel.<br />
DAy 2 NORWAy IN A NUTSheLL [B]<br />
Depart Voss by train to Flåm. Board the ferry from Flåm<br />
to Gudvangen. Return to Voss by bus for overnight.<br />
DAy 3 BeRGeN [B]<br />
Depart by train to Bergen. Tour ends upon arrival in Bergen.<br />
Itinerary can be reversed (Bergen to Oslo)<br />
6-DAY NorWAY IN A NuTSHELL<br />
DAy 1 ARRIVe OSLO<br />
Arrive in Oslo. Overnight at the Thon Hotel Opera.<br />
DAy 2 OSLO [B]<br />
Breakfast at the hotel. Day free to enjoy a variety of<br />
optional sightseeing tours of Oslo. Overnight at hotel.<br />
DAy 3 OSLO—VOSS [B,D]<br />
Depart Oslo on the Oslo/Bergen Railway for Voss. Dinner<br />
and overnight at Fleischer’s Hotel.<br />
DAy 4 VOSS—FLÅM—VOSS—BeRGeN [B]<br />
Depart Voss by train. At Myrdal, change to the Flåm Line.<br />
Arrive in Flåm and cruise to Gudvangen. Return by bus<br />
to Voss via Stalheim Road. Depart by train to Bergen.<br />
Overnight at Clarion Admiral Hotel.<br />
DAy 5 BeRGeN [B]<br />
Day free for independent explorations. Overnight at hotel.<br />
DAy 6 BeRGeN [B]<br />
Tour ends following breakfast or sail to Trondheim on the<br />
Norwegian Coastal Voyage (see pg 15).<br />
Itinerary can be reversed (Bergen to Oslo)
SPECTACuLAr FJorD ADVENTurE<br />
DAy 1 ARRIVe IN OSLO<br />
Arrive in Oslo. Overnight at the Thon Opera Hotel.<br />
DAy 2 OSLO [B]<br />
Day free for independent exploration. Overnight at hotel.<br />
DAy 3 OSLO—FLÅM—BALeSTRAND [B,D]<br />
Depart on the famed Oslo/Bergen Railway to Myrdal.<br />
Change to the Flåm Line and descend the valley to Flåm.<br />
Board the ferry to Balestrand. Dinner and overnight at the<br />
charming Kvikne’s Hotel.<br />
Optional extensions: Add an overnight in Flåm or an<br />
additional overnight in Balestrand.<br />
DAy 4 BALeSTRAND—BeRGeN [B]<br />
Board the ferry for a cruise on the Sognefjord to Bergen.<br />
Upon arrival, transfer to the Clarion Admiral Hotel for<br />
overnight.<br />
DAy 5 BeRGeN [B]<br />
Tour ends following breakfast at hotel.<br />
Itinerary can be reversed (Bergen to Oslo)<br />
uLTIMATE FJorD ADVENTurE<br />
DAy 1 ARRIVe OSLO<br />
Arrive in Oslo. Overnight at the Thon Opera Hotel.<br />
DAy 2 OSLO—ÅNDALSNeS—GeIRANGeR [B,D]<br />
Depart Oslo by train. <strong>Travel</strong> through the Gudbrandsdal<br />
and Romsdal valleys to Åndalsnes. Continue by bus on<br />
the “Golden Route” climbing Trollstigen Canyon Road.<br />
Descend the Eagle Road to Geiranger. Dinner and<br />
overnight at Geiranger Hotel.<br />
DAy 3 GeIRANGeR—SKeI [B,D]<br />
In the afternoon, enjoy the Bridal Veil and Seven Sisters<br />
waterfalls on a Geiranger Fjord cruise. Continue by bus<br />
for dinner and overnight at Skei Hotel.<br />
DAy 4 SKeI—FJæRLAND—BALeSTRAND [B,D]<br />
<strong>Travel</strong> by bus to Fjærland. Time free for a visit to the<br />
Norwegian Glacier Center. Cruise the Fjærlandsfjord to<br />
Balestrand for dinner and overnight at Kvikne’s Hotel.<br />
DAy 5 BALeSTRAND—FLÅM—BeRGeN [B]<br />
Depart by express boat to Flåm. Board the Flåm Railway<br />
to Myrdal. Continue by train to Bergen. Overnight at the<br />
Clarion Admiral Hotel.<br />
DAy 6 BeRGeN [B]<br />
Tour ends following breakfast at hotel.<br />
Itinerary can be reversed (Bergen to Oslo)<br />
independent tours<br />
SELF-DrIVE: TASTE oF NorWAY<br />
DAy 1 ARRIVe IN OSLO<br />
Arrive in Oslo. Overnight at the Thon Hotel Opera.<br />
DAy 2 OSLO [B]<br />
Morning sightseeing tour of Oslo includes a visit to<br />
Vigeland Sculpture Park and the Viking Ship Museum.<br />
Afternoon free. Overnight at hotel.<br />
DAy 3 OSLO—LILLehAMMeR [B]<br />
Pick up rental car (rental not included in price). Stop in<br />
Hamar for a visit to the Glass Cathedral before arriving in<br />
Lillehammer, site of the 1994 Winter Olympics. Overnight<br />
at the Rica Victoria Hotel.<br />
DAy 4 LILLehAMMeR—LOeN [B,D]<br />
<strong>Travel</strong> the Gudbrandsdal and Otta Valleys to Lom where<br />
you can visit the Lom Stave Church. Continue across the<br />
Grotli Mountains to the fjord country. Weather permitting,<br />
drive to Dalsnibba Observation Point for a view of<br />
the Geiranger Fjord. Proceed to Loen for dinner and<br />
overnight at Alexandra Hotel.<br />
DAy 5 LOeN [B,D]<br />
Day free to take advantage of one of the many<br />
sightseeing activities in the nearby area or simply relax at<br />
the Alexandra Hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel.<br />
DAy 6 LOeN—FLÅM [B]<br />
Depart Loen for Flåm. Choose from a variety of optional<br />
excursions enroute to Flåm. Ferry across the Sognefjord<br />
and drive through the world’s 2nd longest tunnel to<br />
Aurland. Arrive in Flåm for overnight at the Flåmsbrygga<br />
Hotel.<br />
DAy 7 NORWAy IN A NUTSheLL exCURSION [B]<br />
Morning cruise on the Aurland and Nærøy Fjords from<br />
Flåm to Gudvangen. Continue by bus on the 13 hairpin<br />
bends of the Stalheim Road to Voss. <strong>Travel</strong> to Myrdal on<br />
the Oslo/Bergen Railway. In Myrdal transfer to the Flåm<br />
Line and descend into Flåm for overnight at hotel.<br />
DAy 8 FLÅM—BeRGeN [B]<br />
Drive to Bergen and drop off rental car. Afternoon free to<br />
shop along the historic Hanseatic Wharf. Overnight at<br />
Clarion Admiral Hotel.<br />
DAy 9 BeRGeN [B]<br />
Tour ends after breakfast at hotel or extend your stay with<br />
a cruise to Stavanger for an additional 2 nights.<br />
Itinerary can be reversed (Bergen to Oslo)<br />
norway’s fjord<br />
country<br />
Norway in a Nutshell<br />
Independent <strong>Tours</strong><br />
Daily Departures<br />
June 1‒August 31, <strong>2013</strong>*<br />
*Rates and schedule may vary outside these dates<br />
Spectacular Fjord Adventure:<br />
• 4 nights accommodations, double occupancy<br />
• Daily breakfasts [B] and 1 dinner [D]<br />
• Train: Oslo to Flåm<br />
• Ferry: Flåm to Balestrand to Bergen<br />
Price from ....................................................$1025<br />
Single Supplement .......................................$295<br />
Add a night in Flåm or Balestrand for even more time in<br />
the fjord country. From $165 per person / $100 single<br />
supplement.<br />
ultimate Fjord Adventure:<br />
• 5 nights accommodations, double occupancy<br />
• Daily breakfasts [B] and 3 dinners [D]<br />
• Train: Oslo to Åndalsnes / Flåm to Bergen<br />
• Bus: Åndalsnes to Geiranger / Hellesylt to Skei<br />
/ Skei to Fjærland<br />
• Ferry: Geiranger to Hellesylt / Fjærland to<br />
Balestrand / Balestrand to Flåm<br />
Price from ....................................................$1390<br />
Single Supplement .......................................$320<br />
Add a night in Flåm or Balestrand for even more time in<br />
the fjord country. From $165 per person / $100 single<br />
supplement.<br />
Taste of Norway:<br />
• 8 nights accommodations, double occupancy<br />
• Daily breakfasts [B] and 2 dinners [D]<br />
• Ferry: Mannheller to Fodnes / Flåm to<br />
Gudvangen<br />
• Bus: Gudvangen to Voss<br />
• Train: Voss to Flåm<br />
Price from ....................................................$1700<br />
Single Supplement .......................................$500<br />
Car rental not included in price. For rates and availability,<br />
please contact our office. Add 3-day extension to<br />
Stavanger. Cruise from Bergen to Stavanger for 2<br />
nights at city center hotel. Fjord cruise past Pulpit Rock<br />
and daily breakfasts are also included. From $495 per<br />
person / $155 single supplement.<br />
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scandinavian<br />
countrysides<br />
Independent and<br />
Self-Drive <strong>Tours</strong><br />
Daily Departures<br />
June 1‒August 31, <strong>2013</strong>*<br />
*Rates and schedule may vary outside these dates<br />
Exploring Dalarna:<br />
• 4 nights accommodations, double occupancy<br />
• Daily breakfast [B] and 2 dinners [D]<br />
Price from ......................................................$660<br />
Single Supplement .......................................$330<br />
Car rental not included in price. For rates and<br />
availability, please contact our office. Add additional<br />
nights in Stockholm from $165 per person / $115 single<br />
supplement.<br />
Exploring Sweden:<br />
• 5 nights accommodations, double occupancy<br />
• Daily breakfast [B]<br />
Price from ......................................................$600<br />
Single Supplement .......................................$425<br />
Car rental not included in price. For rates and availability,<br />
please contact our office. Add additional nights in<br />
Copenhagen or Stockholm from $135 per person / $90<br />
single supplement.<br />
Exploring Denmark:<br />
• 4 nights accommodations, double occupancy<br />
• Daily breakfasts [B] and 3 dinners [D]<br />
Price from ......................................................$665<br />
Single Supplement .......................................$255<br />
Car rental not included in price. For rates and availability,<br />
please contact our office. Add additional nights in<br />
Odense from $95 per person / $65 single supplement.<br />
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SELF-DrIVE: EXPLorING DALArNA<br />
DAy 1 STOCKhOLM—TäLLBeRG [D]<br />
Arrive in Stockholm and pick up rental car (rental not<br />
included in price). Drive to the Dalarna region which<br />
epitomizes all things Swedish. Dinner and overnight at<br />
Quality Spa & Resort Dalecarlia.<br />
DAy 2 exCURSION IN AReA [B,D]<br />
Relax, hire a row boat and enjoy Lake Siljan or explore<br />
the area. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight.<br />
DAy 3 TäLLBeRG—UPPSALA—STOCKhOLM [B]<br />
Drive to Uppsala for a chance to tour the impressive<br />
Uppsala Cathedral. Continue to Stockholm and return<br />
rental car. Overnight at the First Reisen Hotel.<br />
DAy 4 STOCKhOLM [B]<br />
Day free in Stockholm to explore independently or join an<br />
optional sightseeing tour. Overnight at hotel.<br />
DAy 5 STOCKhOLM [B]<br />
Tour ends following breakfast at hotel.<br />
SELF-DrIVE: EXPLorING SWEDEN<br />
Drive from Copenhagen to Stockholm<br />
via the Kingdom of Crystal!<br />
DAy 1 COPeNhAGeN—VäxJö<br />
Arrive in Copenhagen and pick up rental car (rental<br />
not included in price). Drive through the Swedish<br />
countryside to the Kingdom of Crystal. Overnight at Elite<br />
Stadshotellet. Option to enjoy a Hyttsill Evening, a timehonored<br />
tradition featuring glass blowing, food and music.<br />
DAy 2 VäxJö [B]<br />
Day free to enjoy shopping in the nearby crystal factories<br />
or tour the Emigrant Institute Museum. Overnight at hotel.<br />
DAy 3 VäxJö—JöNKöPING [B]<br />
Drive north to Jönköping where you can visit the rosarium.<br />
Overnight at the Elite Stora Hotellet in Jönköping.<br />
DAy 4 JöNKöPING—STOCKhOLM [B]<br />
Drive from Jönköping to Stockholm and return rental car.<br />
Overnight at the First Reisen hotel.<br />
DAy 5 STOCKhOLM [B]<br />
Tour ends after breakfast at hotel.<br />
Itinerary can be reversed (Stockholm‒Copenhagen)<br />
independent tours<br />
SELF-DrIVE: EXPLorING DENMArK<br />
DAy 1 COPeNhAGeN—NORTh zeALAND [D]<br />
Arrive in Copenhagen and pick up rental car (rental not<br />
included in price). Suggested visits to Fredensborg<br />
Palace, Fredriksborg and Kronborg Castles. Dinner and<br />
overnight at Comwell Borupgaard Hotel in North Zealand.<br />
DAy 2 NORTh zeALAND—SORø [B,D]<br />
Drive to Roskilde with its renowned Viking Ship Museum<br />
and cathedral, the burial place of generations of Danish<br />
monarchs. Dinner and overnight at Comwell Store Kro.<br />
DAy 3 SORø—ODeNSe [B,D]<br />
Drive to Funen for optional visit to Egeskov Castle.<br />
Proceed to Odense. Optional visit to the home of the<br />
Danish fairytale writer, Hans Christian Andersen or<br />
Legoland. Dinner and overnight at Comwell Hotel<br />
Kongebrogaarden.<br />
DAy 4 ODeNSe—COPeNhAGeN [B]<br />
Extend your stay or return to Copenhagen and drop off<br />
rental car. Overnight at Bella Sky Hotel.<br />
DAy 5 COPeNhAGeN [B]<br />
Tour ends following breakfast at hotel.<br />
BEST oF ICELAND<br />
Explore Iceland at your own pace<br />
on a self-drive tour:<br />
ReyKJAVIK & NATURe exPLOReR: 5 DAyS<br />
Glaciers, bird cliffs, lava beaches, hot springs, waterfalls<br />
and Viking Saga History.<br />
WILD LIFe ADVeNTURe: 8 DAyS<br />
Birds, seals, whale watching and more.<br />
FAMILy hOLIDAyS: 8 DAyS<br />
Designed for families with small children with multiple<br />
night stays at each hotel and child-friendly activities.<br />
Add a trip to Greenland or the Faroe Islands<br />
to your Iceland Adventure:<br />
GReeNLAND: 1‒10 DAyS<br />
Choose from independent and escorted tours of<br />
Greenland or select an exploration cruise.<br />
FAROe ISLANDS: 4‒11 DAyS<br />
The Faroe Islands has a unique landscape and is steeped<br />
in history and culture. Enjoy a 4 or 5-day package in the<br />
capital city of Torshavn or explore the islands by car.
NorTHErN LIGHTS EXPLorEr<br />
Tour offered: November 15 to March 10<br />
DAy 1 OSLO<br />
Arrive in Oslo. Overnight at the Thon Hotel Opera.<br />
DAy 2 OSLO [B]<br />
Day free in Oslo. Overnight at hotel.<br />
DAy 3 OSLO—TROMSø [B]<br />
Transfer to the airport for flight to Tromsø (flight not<br />
included in price). Transfer to Rica Ishavshotel on own.<br />
DAy 4 DOG SLeDDING [B,S]<br />
Day free in Tromsø. Evening dogsled trip with possible<br />
viewing of the Northern Lights. Return to hotel for<br />
overnight.<br />
DAy 5 ReINDeeR SLeDDING [B,S]<br />
Day free in Tromsø. Enjoy an introduction to the Sami<br />
culture and reindeer sledding, the oldest form of transport<br />
in the north. Return to hotel for overnight.<br />
DAy 6 NORTheRN LIGhTS [B,S]<br />
Day free in Tromsø. Evening Northern Lights tour at the<br />
Wilderness Center. Return to hotel for overnight.<br />
DAy 7 TROMSø—DePART [B]<br />
Tour ends following breakfast at hotel.<br />
SuMMEr & WINTEr ACTIVITY TourS<br />
Choose from a variety of active summer<br />
and winter tours in Scandinavia!<br />
SWeDeN BIKING ADVeNTURe: 6 DAyS<br />
Enjoy the Swedish countryside on a bicycle adventure as<br />
you travel roundtrip from Stockholm.<br />
ICeLAND’S VIKING ChALLeNGe: 8 DAyS<br />
White-water rafting, hiking, ice climbing, an ATV Ride, the<br />
Blue Lagoon, horseback riding and so much more!<br />
hUNT FOR The NORTheRN LIGhTS: 6 or 7 DAyS<br />
Winter Norwegian Coastal Voyages offer an opportunity<br />
to view the Northern Lights in addition to exciting shore<br />
excursions: dog sledding, snowmobiling, and much more!<br />
GLASS IGLOO & The NORTheRN LIGhTS: 5 DAyS<br />
<strong>Travel</strong> to Finland and sleep under the Northern Lights in a<br />
glass igloo with a panoramic view of the Arctic winter sky.<br />
NORWAy SKIING ADVeNTURe: 6 DAyS<br />
Downhill and cross-country skiing, dog sledding, ice<br />
fishing, snow shoeing and more.<br />
independent tours<br />
ADVENTurES IN FINNISH LAPLAND<br />
Tour offered: December 1 to April 30<br />
DAy 1 ROVANIeMI<br />
Arrive in Rovaniemi. Transfer from airport to hotel.<br />
Balance of day free. Overnight at Sokos Hotel Vaakuna.<br />
DAy 2 SAMPO ICeBReAKeR [B,L]<br />
Morning visit to the Snow Castle, where you can visit the<br />
Snow Hotel and the charming Snow Chapel. Afterward,<br />
board the mighty Icebreaker Sampo which operates on the<br />
northern Gulf of Bothnia out of Kemi in Finnish Lapland.<br />
Enjoy a presentation of the ship and a guided tour taking<br />
you to the massive engine room and the bridge. Before<br />
returning to the port, the ship will make a stop to enable<br />
you to take a swim in the sea, comfortably dressed in a<br />
warm survival suit. Return to hotel for overnight.<br />
DAy 3 hUSKy ADVeNTURe [B]<br />
Morning excursion to a dog sledding farm to learn how to<br />
handle your very own team of huskies! The friendly barks<br />
of the huskies welcome you to the farm and once you<br />
depart from the farm on the sledges the dogs quiet down<br />
and get to work. Afterward, return to Rovaniemi. Balance<br />
of day free. Overnight at hotel.<br />
DAy 4 SANTA AND hIS ReINDeeR [B,L]<br />
Start the day by taking a car to the Santa Claus Village at<br />
the Arctic Circle. There you will meet Santa Claus himself<br />
and have time to visit Santa’s Official Post Office and<br />
some of the village shops. Then set off by snowmobiles to<br />
a local reindeer farm, where you will meet Santa’s trusted<br />
helpers and take a short reindeer sleigh ride. Return to<br />
the city by snowmobiles with many new experiences and<br />
stories to tell. Balance of day free. Overnight at hotel.<br />
DAy 5 LeISURe DAy [B]<br />
Day free in Rovaniemi or enjoy an optional snowmobile<br />
adventure, a Northern Lights Tour or a traditional Finnish<br />
sauna experience. Overnight at hotel.<br />
DAy 6 ROVANIeMI—heLSINKI [B]<br />
Transfer to Rovaniemi airport for the return flight to<br />
Helsinki. Upon arrival in Helsinki, transfer to the Sokos<br />
Hotel Helsinki. Balance of day free. Overnight at hotel.<br />
DAy 7 heLSINKI [B]<br />
Morning city sightseeing tour. Balance of day free for<br />
independent exploration. Overnight at hotel.<br />
DAy 8 heLSINKI—DePART [B]<br />
Transfer to the Helsinki Airport. End of services.<br />
activity &<br />
winter tours<br />
Independent <strong>Tours</strong><br />
Select Departures<br />
Summer & Winter Months<br />
Northern Lights Explorer:<br />
• 6 nights accommodations, double occupancy<br />
• Daily breakfast [B] & 3 snacks [S] while on tours<br />
• Dog sledding excursion<br />
• Reindeer sledding excursion<br />
• Northern lights excursion<br />
Price from ....................................................$1680<br />
Single Supplement .......................................$435<br />
Price does NOT include international and domestic flights<br />
(please inquire about current pricing), transfers unless<br />
noted in itinerary, guide (except for tours while in Tromsø)<br />
or any additional optional activities.<br />
Adventures in Finnish Lapland:<br />
• 7 nights accommodations, double occupancy<br />
• Airport transfers<br />
• Daily breakfast [B] and 2 lunches [L]<br />
• Sampo Icebreaker and Snowcastle excursion<br />
• Husky adventure<br />
• Visit to Santa Claus Village<br />
Price from ....................................................$2565<br />
Single Supplement .......................................$840<br />
Price does NOT include international and domestic<br />
flights (please inquire about current pricing), or guide<br />
(except while on tours/excursions), or any additional<br />
optional activities.<br />
Glass Igloo - Finland<br />
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nordic<br />
delight<br />
Independent Tour featuring<br />
the capitals of Scandinavia<br />
Daily Departures<br />
June 1‒August 31, <strong>2013</strong>*<br />
*Rates and schedule may vary outside these dates<br />
Nordic Delight:<br />
• 6 nights accommodations, double occupancy<br />
• Overnight cruise Oslo to Copenhagen<br />
/ Stockholm to Helsinki (outside cabins)<br />
• Daily breakfast [B] and 2 dinners [D]<br />
• Sightseeing in Oslo, Copenhagen & Stockholm<br />
• 24-Hour Helsinki City Card<br />
• Train: Copenhagen—Stockholm<br />
Price from ....................................................$2360<br />
Single Supplement .....................................$1245<br />
Add a 3-day pre-tour extension from Bergen to Oslo.<br />
From $690 per person / $120 single supplement.<br />
St. Petersburg & Moscow:<br />
• 5 nights accommodations, double occupancy<br />
• 1 nights 2-berth cabin, overnight train<br />
• 5 breakfasts [B], 3 lunches [L] and 1 dinner [D]<br />
• Allegro Train: Helsinki to St. Petersburg<br />
• Train: St. Petersburg to Moscow to Helsinki<br />
• Sightseeing in St. Petersburg and Moscow<br />
Price from ....................................................$3065<br />
Single Supplement .......................................$735<br />
A Russian Visa is required for this tour and is NOT<br />
included in price. Add an optional evening Ballet or Opera<br />
performance in St. Petersburg from $100 per person.<br />
Nordic Delight & russia Includes:<br />
• 11 nights accommodations, double occupancy<br />
• Overnight cruise Oslo to Copenhagen<br />
/ Stockholm to Helsinki (outside cabins)<br />
• 1 nights 2-berth cabin, overnight train<br />
• Daily breakfast [B], 3 lunches [L] & 3 dinners [D]<br />
• Sightseeing in Oslo, Copenhagen, Stockholm,<br />
St. Petersburg and Moscow<br />
• 24-Hour Helsinki City Card<br />
• Train: Copenhagen—Stockholm<br />
• Allegro Train: Helsinki to St. Petersburg<br />
• Train: St. Petersburg to Moscow to Helsinki<br />
Price from ....................................................$5425<br />
Single Supplement .....................................$1980<br />
A Russian Visa is required for this tour and is NOT<br />
included in price. Add an optional evening Ballet or Opera<br />
performance in St. Petersburg from $100 per person.<br />
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NorDIC DELIGHT<br />
DAy 1 ARRIVe OSLO<br />
Arrive in Oslo. Overnight at the Grand Hotel.<br />
Optional extension: Add a 3-day pre-tour from Bergen to<br />
Oslo through Norway’s fjord country.<br />
DAy 2 OSLO [B]<br />
Morning sightseeing tour of Oslo including the Viking Ship<br />
Museum and Vigeland Park. Overnight at hotel.<br />
DAy 3 OSLO—COPeNhAGeN [B,D]<br />
Day free to sightsee. In the afternoon, transfer on own to<br />
the pier for 5:00pm departure onboard a DFDS Seaways<br />
overnight cruise to Copenhagen (boarding begins at<br />
4:00pm). Dinner and overnight on board in outside cabin.<br />
DAy 4 COPeNhAGeN [B]<br />
Breakfast on board. Arrive in Copenhagen at 9:15am.<br />
Following disembarkation, transfer on own to hotel.<br />
At 11:00am, enjoy a city sightseeing tour including<br />
Amalienborg Palace and the Little Mermaid statue.<br />
Balance of day free. Overnight at the First Hotel Vesterbro.<br />
DAy 5 COPeNhAGeN—STOCKhOLM [B]<br />
Transfer to the train station on own for departure to<br />
Stockholm, considered to be one of the world’s most<br />
beautiful cities. Upon arrival, independent transfer to First<br />
Hotel Reisen for overnight.<br />
DAy 6 STOCKhOLM [B]<br />
At 10:00am, join a sightseeing tour featuring the Royal<br />
Palace and the Vasa Museum, home of the 17th-century<br />
warship which sank on her maiden voyage. Afternoon<br />
free. Overnight at hotel.<br />
DAy 7 STOCKhOLM—heLSINKI [B,D]<br />
Morning free. In the afternoon, transfer on own to the<br />
quay for an overnight cruise across the Baltic Sea to<br />
Finland. Boarding begins at 4:00pm with departure at<br />
5:00pm. Dinner and overnight on board in outside cabin.<br />
DAy 8 heLSINKI [B]<br />
Breakfast on board. 9:55am arrival in Helsinki. Following<br />
disembarkation, transfer on own to hotel. Balance of day<br />
free to use your 24-hour city card to enjoy a variety of<br />
sights around Helsinki including the Temppeliaukio Rock<br />
Church. Overnight at Scandic Hotel Marski.<br />
DAy 9 heLSINKI [B]<br />
Tour ends following breakfast or see optional extensions<br />
to St. Petersburg (pg 23) or St. Petersburg & Moscow.<br />
Itinerary can be reversed (helsinki to Oslo)<br />
independent tours<br />
ST. PETErSBurG & MoSCoW<br />
RUSSIAN VISA IS ReqUIReD FOR ThIS TOUR<br />
Tour departs every Tuesday from May 14-Sept 24.<br />
DAy 1 heLSINKI—ST. PeTeRSBURG [D]<br />
Departure from Helsinki to St. Petersburg in the morning<br />
by Allegro train. Arrive in St. Petersburg in the afternoon.<br />
Enjoy a panoramic city tour featuring the major highlights<br />
of the city enroute to the hotel. Dinner at the hotel.<br />
The rest of your day is free to explore St. Petersburg.<br />
Overnight at Hotel Dostoevsky or similar in the center of<br />
St. Petersburg. Optional evening activities available.<br />
DAy 2 ST. PeTeRSBURG [B,L]<br />
Morning tour of the Hermitage Museum featuring<br />
Old Masters, state rooms of the Winter Palace and<br />
Impressionists´ Exhibition. After lunch at a local<br />
restaurant, visit the Yusupov Palace where the most<br />
dramatic episode of the history of Russia took place, the<br />
murder of Grigory Rasputin. Overnight at hotel.<br />
DAy 3 ST. PeTeRSBURG [B,L]<br />
Excursion to Pushkin, one of the former Imperial summer<br />
residences. Visit the beautiful Catherine´s Palace. Lunch<br />
at local restaurant. Continue on to Peterhof, built in the<br />
18th-century as the summer residence of Russian czars.<br />
Enjoy the enormous and beautiful park with numerous<br />
fountains. Return to hotel for overnight.<br />
DAy 4 ST. PeTeRSBURG—MOSCOW [B]<br />
In the afternoon, transfer to the railway station for<br />
departure to Moscow. Arrive in the evening and transfer<br />
to the Hilton Moscow Leningradskaya or similar.<br />
DAy 5 MOSCOW [B]<br />
After breakfast at hotel, ride the famous Moscow metro<br />
to the Red Square. Visit the Kremlin area and tour one<br />
its ancient cathedrals. Lunch break at Manege shopping<br />
mall followed by a walking tour of the Red Square.<br />
Overnight at hotel.<br />
DAy 6 MOSCOW—heLSINKI [B,L]<br />
Enjoy a panoramic city tour featuring a visit to the Christ<br />
Cathedral. Enjoy lunch before transferring to the train<br />
station for the overnight train back to Helsinki. (Option:<br />
Transfer to Sheremetyevo Airport for flight to the US.)<br />
DAy 7 heLSINKI—DePART [B]<br />
Tour ends upon arrival in Helsinki at noon.
3-DAY ST. PETErSBurG by TrAIN<br />
RUSSIAN VISA IS ReqUIReD FOR ThIS TOUR<br />
Tour departs every Friday year-round.<br />
DAy 1 heLSINKI—ST. PeTeRSBURG<br />
<strong>Travel</strong> by high-speed train from Helsinki to St. Petersburg.<br />
Upon arrival in St. Petersburg, a local guide provides a<br />
transfer to your hotel and city sightseeing tour featuring<br />
the major highlights of St. Petersburg. Balance of day<br />
free. Overnight at Hotel Dostoevsky.<br />
DAy 2 ST. PeTeRSBURG [B]<br />
Breakfast at hotel. Tour of the Hermitage Museum<br />
featuring Old Masters, state rooms of the Winter Palace<br />
and Impressionists’ Exhibition (additional sightseeing<br />
tours available upon request). Balance of day free.<br />
Overnight at hotel.<br />
DAy 3 ST. PeTeRSBURG—heLSINKI [B,L]<br />
Breakfast at hotel. Morning excursion to Pushkin, one<br />
of the former Imperial residences and visit the beautiful<br />
Catherine’s Palace. After lunch, transfer to the train<br />
station for afternoon departure to Helsinki. Tour ends<br />
upon arrival in Helsinki.<br />
4-DAY ST. PETErSBurG by TrAIN<br />
RUSSIAN VISA IS ReqUIReD FOR ThIS TOUR<br />
Tour departs every Tuesday from May 14-Sept 24.<br />
DAy 1 heLSINKI—ST. PeTeRSBURG [D]<br />
<strong>Travel</strong> by high-speed train from Helsinki to St. Petersburg.<br />
Upon arrival in St. Petersburg, a local guide provides a<br />
transfer to your hotel and city sightseeing tour featuring<br />
the major highlights of St. Petersburg. Balance of day<br />
free. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Dostoevsky.<br />
DAy 2 ST. PeTeRSBURG [B,L]<br />
Tour the Hermitage Museum. After lunch, visit the<br />
Yusupov Palace where the murder of Grigory Rasputin<br />
took place. Overnight at hotel. Optional evening activites<br />
available.<br />
DAy 3 ST. PeTeRSBURG [B,L]<br />
Excursion to Pushkin, one of the former Imperial summer<br />
residences and visit Catherine´s Palace. Lunch. Continue<br />
to Peterhof, built in the 18th-century as the summer<br />
residence of Russian czars. Return to hotel for overnight.<br />
DAy 4 ST. PeTeRSBURG—heLSINKI [B]<br />
Day free in St. Petersburg. Transfer to the train station for<br />
departure to Helsinki. Tour ends upon arrival in Helsinki.<br />
independent tours<br />
ST. PETErSBurG CruISE<br />
VISIT RUSSIA WIThOUT A VISA!<br />
Cruise departs every other day beginning March 21.<br />
DAy 1 heLSINKI—CRUISING<br />
Depart from Helsinki to St. Petersburg in the evening<br />
at 7:00pm on board the M/S Princess Maria. Enjoy St.<br />
Petersburg for 72 hours without a Russian visa.<br />
DAy 2 ST. PeTeRSBURG<br />
Arrive in St. Petersburg in the morning. Join a city tour<br />
featuring the major highlights such as Admiralty, St.<br />
Isaac’s Cathedral and Peter and Paul Fortress. Overnight<br />
at Hotel Dostoevsky.<br />
DAy 3 ST. PeTeRSBURG [B]<br />
Enjoy a morning tour of the Hermitage Museum. Optional<br />
evening activities. Overnight at hotel.<br />
DAy 4 ST. PeTeRSBURG—CRUISING [B,L]<br />
Morning excursion to Pushkin, one of the former Imperial<br />
summer residences and Catherine´s Palace. Lunch.<br />
Transfer to the ferry terminal for departure at 7:00pm.<br />
DAy 5 heLSINKI<br />
Tour ends upon arrival in Helsinki at 8:30am.<br />
TALLINN & ST. PETErSBurG CruISE<br />
VISIT eSTONIA & RUSSIA WIThOUT A VISA!<br />
Cruise departs twice a week beginning February 25.<br />
DAy 1 STOCKhOLM—CRUISING<br />
Depart from Stockholm at 8:00pm to Tallinn and St.<br />
Petersburg without a Russian visa. Overnight in inside<br />
cabin (upgrades on request from $175 per person).<br />
DAy 2 TALLINN—CRUISING<br />
Arrive in Tallinn at 11:30am. Visit the Old Town with<br />
its medieval architecture. Depart at 6:00pm for St.<br />
Petersburg.<br />
DAy 3 ST. PeTeRSBURG [L]<br />
Arrive in St. Petersburg and join a city tour. Lunch.<br />
Afternoon tour of the Hermitage Museum. Overnight in St.<br />
Petersburg at the Dostoevsky Hotel.<br />
DAy 4 ST. PeTeRSBURG—CRUISING [B,L]<br />
Excursion to Pushkin and Catherine´s Palace. Lunch.<br />
Transfer to the ferry terminal for 7:00pm departure for<br />
Helsinki. Dinner served on board.<br />
DAy 5 heLSINKI<br />
Tour ends upon arrival in Helsinki at 8:00am. Option to<br />
overnight in Helsinki or return to Stockholm by ferry.<br />
imperial<br />
delight<br />
Independent <strong>Tours</strong> featuring<br />
magnificent Russia<br />
Select Departures<br />
June 1‒August 31, <strong>2013</strong>*<br />
*Rates and schedule may vary outside these dates<br />
3-Day St. Petersburg by Train:<br />
• 2 nights accommodations, double occupancy<br />
• 2 breakfasts [B] and 1 lunch [L]<br />
• English-speaking guide in St. Petersburg<br />
• Train and entrance fees as per itinerary<br />
Price from ....................................................$1360<br />
Single Supplement .......................................$310<br />
Additional sightseeing tours are available. Optional<br />
evening Ballet/Opera performance from $100 per person.<br />
4-Day St. Petersburg by Train:<br />
• 3 nights accommodations, double occupancy<br />
• 3 breakfasts [B], 2 lunches [L] & 1 dinner [D]<br />
• English-speaking guide in St. Petersburg<br />
• Train and entrance fees as per itinerary<br />
Price from ....................................................$1675<br />
Single Supplement .......................................$390<br />
Additional sightseeing tours are available. Optional<br />
evening Ballet/Opera performance from $100 per person.<br />
St. Petersburg Cruise:<br />
• 2 nights in inside cabin, double occupancy<br />
• 2 nights accommodations, double occupancy<br />
• 2 breakfasts [B] and 1 lunch [L]<br />
• English-speaking guide in St. Petersburg<br />
• Cruise and entrance fees as per itinerary<br />
Price from ....................................................$1260<br />
Single Supplement .......................................$625<br />
Additional sightseeing tours are available. Optional<br />
evening Ballet/Opera performance from $100 per person.<br />
Tallinn & St. Petersburg Cruise:<br />
• 3 nights in inside cabin, double occupancy<br />
• 1 night accommodations, double occupancy<br />
• 1 breakfast [B] and 2 lunches [L]<br />
• English-speaking guide in St. Petersburg<br />
• Cruise and entrance fees as per itinerary<br />
Price from ....................................................$1595<br />
Single Supplement .....................................$1050<br />
Additional sightseeing tours are available. Optional<br />
evening Ballet/Opera performance from $100 per person.<br />
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norwegian<br />
coastal voyage<br />
Daily Departures<br />
6, 7 and 12-day Cruises<br />
ITINErArY INCLuDES:<br />
• 12, 7 or 6-day cruise on Hurtigruten,<br />
accommodations in selected cabin category<br />
• Full Board [B,L,D] while on board<br />
• Cruise information kit<br />
PrICING:<br />
The following rates (subject to availability) apply to<br />
daily June 1 - Sept 14, <strong>2013</strong> departures. For additional<br />
departures, port-to-port rates & available discounts,<br />
please contact our office.<br />
12-Day Roundtrip Cruise<br />
Cabin Category Price from<br />
I (Inside Cabin) ......................................$4081<br />
N (Ocean View/Lower Deck) .................$5156<br />
P (Ocean View/Lower Deck) .................$5761<br />
U (Ocean View) ......................................$6432<br />
qJ (Mini-Suite) .......................................$9669<br />
7-Day Northbound Cruise / Days 1—7<br />
Cabin Category Price from<br />
I (Inside Cabin) ......................................$2832<br />
N (Ocean View/Lower Deck) .................$3419<br />
P (Ocean View/Lower Deck) .................$3750<br />
U (Ocean View) ......................................$4115<br />
qJ (Mini-Suite) .......................................$5805<br />
6-Day Southbound Cruise / Days 7—12<br />
Cabin Category Price from<br />
I (Inside Cabin) ......................................$2396<br />
N (Ocean View/Lower Deck) .................$2884<br />
P (Ocean View/Lower Deck) .................$3159<br />
U (Ocean View) ......................................$3464<br />
qJ (Mini-Suite) .......................................$4873<br />
All rates are per person based on double occupancy and<br />
are subject to change without notice. Price does not<br />
include international airfare, travel insurance or optional<br />
excursions & gratuities.<br />
Tromsø<br />
Svolvær<br />
Trondheim<br />
Ålesund SWeDeN<br />
Bergen<br />
NORWAy<br />
Honningsvåg<br />
Bodø<br />
Kirkenes<br />
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DAy 1 BeRGeN—DePART [D]<br />
Bergen is the bustling capital of Norway’s fjord district.<br />
Embark on your Norwegian cruise in the evening.<br />
Overnight in Bergen prior to cruise departure is<br />
recommended for international flight arrivals. Price<br />
from $100 per person.<br />
DAy 2 MÅLøy—KRISTIANSUND [B,L,D]<br />
Wake up to the breathtaking beauty of Norway as your ship<br />
crosses the open Stadthavet and heads for Torvik. Stop<br />
in the beautiful Art Nouveau town of Ålesund. (Between<br />
April 15 and September 14, all ships call at Geiranger.)<br />
After a call at Molde, your ship will carefully navigate the<br />
Hustadvika, a belt of islets and skerries, before docking at<br />
Kristiansund. Shore excursions are available.<br />
DAy 3 TRONDheIM—RøRVIK [B,L,D]<br />
The ship arrives early this morning in ancient Trondheim,<br />
where you’ll have time to explore this jewel of a city,<br />
Norway’s first capital. Don’t miss the great gothic<br />
cathedral of Nidaros, where the new kings of old Norway<br />
once received their official blessing. Once you sail again<br />
it’s on to Rørvik, where the southbound and northbound<br />
coastal ships meet. Shore excursions are available.<br />
DAy 4 ORNeS—BODø—SVOLVæR [B,L,D]<br />
Today you’ll cross the Arctic Circle. Prepare yourself for<br />
spectacular sites ahead including islands and skerries<br />
filled with majestic rock formations, whose origins are the<br />
stuff of legend. After Bodø, the ship heads out to open sea<br />
for the Lofoten Islands. In the evening, cruise through the<br />
narrow Raftsund Strait, passing the looming crags of the<br />
Trollfjord. Shore excursions are available.<br />
DAy 5 hARSTAD—TROMSø—SKJeRVøy [B,L,D]<br />
This morning, pass the medieval Trondenes church<br />
before calling at Harstad. Later stop in Tromsø, the “Paris<br />
of the North.” In the 19th-century, Russian, British, Dutch,<br />
and German ships stopped here before heading off on<br />
Arctic expeditions for hunting whales, walruses and seals.<br />
Shore excursions are available.<br />
DAyS 6-7 hAMMeRFeST—KIRKeNeS [B,L,D]<br />
Finnmark’s landscape is teeming with wildlife. Watch for<br />
rookeries of puffins and gannets along the cliffs and pods<br />
of orca hunting for herring. After calling at Honningsvåg,<br />
the capital of the North Cape, the ship heads east toward<br />
the fishing villages of Kjøllefjord, Mehamn and Berlevåg.<br />
On the seventh day, you’ll arrive at Kirkenes, the journey’s<br />
northern terminus and turning point. Shore excursions are<br />
available for both days.<br />
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DAy 7 KIRKeNeS—BeRLeVÅG [B,L,D]<br />
Northbound passengers will disembark upon arrival<br />
at 10:00am. After a few hours docked at Kirkenes, the<br />
ship will depart upon the southbound half of her voyage.<br />
Crossing Varangerfjord, Norway’s only east-facing fjord,<br />
arrive in Vardø, the easternmost point of the country. In<br />
the evening, the ship calls at Båtsfjord, which also boasts<br />
the remains of a Stone Age settlement, and Berlevåg.<br />
DAy 8 hONNINGSVÅG—TROMSø [B,L,D]<br />
The ship arrives at Honningsvåg in the early morning.<br />
After calling at Havøysund, she will stop for 1½-hours in<br />
Hammerfest, the world’s most northerly town. Despite its<br />
remote location, it was the first Norwegian town to have<br />
electric street lighting and its own power station. After<br />
crossing open water, you will stop at the old trading post<br />
of Skjervøy. You’ll dock in Tromsø just in time to savor its<br />
nightlife. Shore excursions are available.<br />
DAy 9 hARSTAD—STAMSUND [B,L,D]<br />
The island groups of Lofoten and Vesterålen have<br />
some of the most stunning scenery you will see during<br />
this Norway travel adventure. The ship will negotiate<br />
the narrow Raftsund Strait leading into the breathtaking<br />
Trollfjord, before arriving in Svolvær and Stamsund. Later,<br />
the ship heads east across Vestfjord toward Bodø. Shore<br />
excursions are available.<br />
DAy 10 øRNeS—RøRVIK [B,L,D]<br />
From Ørnes, travel through crystalline waters, filled<br />
with spawning cod from January to April, and go by<br />
lush agricultural fields. Crossing the Arctic Circle once<br />
again, you’ll pass the idyllic island of Sandnessjøen. On<br />
the approach to Brønnøysund, spy the mythical Seven<br />
Sisters Mountains. Today’s last port of call will be Rørvik.<br />
DAy 11 TRONDheIM—ÅLeSUND [B,L,D]<br />
Arrive in Trondheim early, with time to visit Norway’s<br />
largest medieval church, Nidaros Cathedral, and the<br />
restored Archbishop’s Residence. You’ll then sail out<br />
through the beautiful Trondheimsfjord. At day’s end,<br />
you’ll call at Molde, before arriving in Ålesund late in the<br />
evening in time for a stroll on shore. Shore excursions<br />
are available.<br />
DAy 12 TORVIK—MÅLøy—BeRGeN [B,L]<br />
During the night, the ship will call at Torvik, Måløy, and<br />
Florø. The World’s Most Beautiful Voyage is drawing to<br />
a close. Disembark your Norwegian Coastal Voyage in<br />
Bergen. Transfer to the airport for your return flight or<br />
extend your stay in Norway with a land tour..
DAy 1 JULy 17 / AUGUST 22<br />
Copenhagen, Denmark: Independent transfer to<br />
Copenhagen Crown Hotel or similar for overnight.<br />
Balance of day free to relax and adjust to time change.<br />
Dinner on own.<br />
DAy 2 JULy 18 / AUGUST 23 [D]<br />
Copenhagen: Day free for a stroll through the popular<br />
shopping street, Strøget or a visit to the delightful Tivoli<br />
Gardens. Optional shore excursions are also available.<br />
Transfer to quay. Depart from Copenhagen at 5:00pm<br />
and begin your journey through some of Scandinavia’s<br />
most scenic countries.<br />
DAy 3 JULy 19 / AUGUST 24 [B,L,D]<br />
Warnemünde, Germany: Dock at Warnemünde at<br />
7:30am. From here, you can travel to Berlin and explore<br />
the city on a variety of shore excursions. Germany’s<br />
capital city is a city that balances cosmopolitan chic with<br />
a liberal undercurrent of creativity and cool. Famous<br />
landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag<br />
fascinate. The elegant Bavarian Quarter amazes. Tour<br />
the Allied Museum, visit the World War II Memorial and<br />
the Brandenburg Gate before returning to your ship at<br />
10:00 p.m. Meals served on board.<br />
DAy 4 JULy 20 / AUGUST 25 [B,L,D]<br />
At Sea: Spend the day at sea traveling from Germany to<br />
Estonia. Take advantage of the many on-board amenities<br />
including swimming pools, fitness center, casino, theater<br />
and nightclub. Meals served on board.<br />
DAy 5 JULy 21 / AUGUST 26 [B,L,D]<br />
Tallinn, estonia: Spend your morning in medieval Tallinn<br />
on a guided walking tour or visit Orthodox Alexander<br />
Nevsky Cathedral and Gothic St. Mary’s Cathedral (Dome<br />
Church), the city’s oldest church. Return to your ship at<br />
5:30pm and set sail for Russia. Meals served on board.<br />
DAy 6 JULy 22 / AUGUST 27 [B,L,D]<br />
St. Petersburg, Russia: Sail into St. Petersburg at 8:00<br />
a.m. Your ship will stay in St. Petersburg until 7:00 p.m.<br />
the following night, allowing you two days to experience<br />
the cultural center of Russia. With its spectacular<br />
architecture, Tchaikovsky operas and the famous Kirov<br />
ballet, it has undergone many changes over the decades,<br />
but “The Venice of the North” remains a dazzling cruise<br />
destination, a Russian city with a European flair, a city<br />
with more than 200 museums, and one of the largest<br />
English gardens in Europe!<br />
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DAy 7 JULy 23 / AUGUST 28 [B,L,D]<br />
St. Petersburg, Russia: Spend your day exploring St.<br />
Petersburg alone or on one of the many shore excursions.<br />
Return to your ship at 7:00pm for departure to Helsinki.<br />
Meals served on board.<br />
DAy 8 JULy 24 / AUGUST 29 [B,L,D]<br />
helsinki, Finland: Arrive in Helsinki 7:00 a.m. Welcome<br />
to Scandinavia’s “White City of the North,” a city defined<br />
more by its cool people and Art Nouveau architecture<br />
than its chilly climate (from October to April). Helsinki<br />
is a classic sea-city, with a dramatic coastline colored<br />
by bays and inlets. The city has a very well preserved<br />
history. There are dozens of museums and restaurants<br />
that transport you to very different time, but there’s also<br />
a state-of-the-art nightlife. Return to your ship at 5:00<br />
p.m. to continue your voyage to Sweden. Meals served<br />
on board.<br />
DAy 9 JULy 25 / AUGUST 30 [B,L,D]<br />
Stockholm, Sweden: Arrive in Stockholm at 8:00 a.m.<br />
Laced by an ingenious network of waterways and bridges<br />
strung between a freshwater lake and the sea, Stockholm<br />
is easily seen on foot or by waterway cruise. Its gabled<br />
old townhouses peer over cobblestone streets, while<br />
its magnificent 17th-century palace sits watching over<br />
the harbor. Return to your ship at 4:00 p.m. and sail to<br />
Denmark. Meals served on board.<br />
DAy 10 JULy 26 / AUGUST 31 [B,L,D]<br />
At Sea: Spend the day at sea traveling from Sweden<br />
to Denmark. Take advantage of the many on-board<br />
amenities including swimming pools, fitness center,<br />
casino, theater and nightclub. Meals served on board.<br />
DAy 11 JULy 27 / SePTeMBeR 1 [B]<br />
Copenhagen, Denmark—Depart: Disembarkation<br />
begins at 7:00am. Enjoy an optional shore excursion,<br />
or transfer on own to the airport for your return flight.<br />
(Optional airport transfer: $30 per person.)<br />
Additional departure dates and<br />
Baltic Cruise itineraries are available.<br />
For details, please visit our website<br />
or contact our office.<br />
baltic cruise<br />
Scandinavia & russia<br />
Cruise A: July 17‒27<br />
Cruise B: August 22‒Sept 1<br />
ITINErArY INCLuDES:<br />
• 1 night hotel accommodations in Copenhagen<br />
• 9 nights cruise roundtrip Copenhagen,<br />
accommodations in selected cabin category,<br />
double occupancy<br />
• Daily breakfast [B], 8 lunches [L] & 9 dinners [D]<br />
• Stops at the following ports of call:<br />
• Copenhagen, Denmark<br />
• Berlin (Warnemünde), Germany<br />
• Tallinn, Estonia<br />
• St. Petersburg, Russia<br />
• Helsinki, Finland<br />
• Stockholm, Sweden<br />
• Cruise information kit<br />
PrICING:<br />
Cabin Category Price from<br />
Inside..................................................... $1480<br />
Oceanview ............................................ $1630<br />
Balcony ................................................. $2130<br />
Mini-Suite .............................................. $2278<br />
Suite ...................................................... $2880<br />
Price does NOT include Government Taxes and Fees (approx.<br />
$220 per person). Government taxes, fees, and fuel supplement,<br />
(where applicable) are additional and subject to change. Cabin<br />
rates are per person based on double occupancy. For Single<br />
Supplement pricing, please contact our office. Cruise line<br />
reserves the right to charge a fuel supplement without prior<br />
notice should the closing price of West Texas Intermediate<br />
Fuel increase above $65 per barrel on the NYMEX (New York<br />
Mercantile Exchange Index). Such supplementary charges are<br />
not included in the cruise fare. The fuel supplement charge will<br />
not exceed $10.00 per passenger per day.<br />
NOTE: A Russian VISA is not required if you take shore<br />
excursions offered by the cruise company. Otherwise a<br />
Russian VISA is required and is NOT included in price.<br />
Copenhagen<br />
Warnemünde<br />
Stockholm<br />
St. Petersburg<br />
Helsinki<br />
Tallinn<br />
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eSCORTeD TOURS<br />
Irish Pub & Folk Tour: May 29‒June 6 / August 24‒September 1<br />
Featuring visits to Ireland’s most famous sites. Enjoy a few good “pints”<br />
along the way! Combine this tour Splendor of Norway (pg. 6).<br />
The Spirit of Martin Luther: August 8‒19<br />
<strong>Travel</strong> in the footsteps of one of the most famous Germans - Martin<br />
Luther on this 12-day small-group tour.<br />
Waterways of the Czars River Cruise: August 22‒September 3<br />
This monumental 13-day itinerary includes multiple days in both St.<br />
Petersburg and Moscow, touring such landmarks as Moscow’s Kremlin<br />
and Red Square and the Hermitage in St. Petersburg.<br />
Scottish Isles & Glens: August 31‒September 11<br />
<strong>Travel</strong> to the magnificent Scottish Highlands in addition to Glasgow,<br />
Edinburgh, the Isle of Skye & much more!<br />
exploring Britain & Ireland: September 6‒20<br />
15-day tour traveling through England, Ireland, Scotland & Wales.<br />
exploring the Alpine Countries: October 3‒15<br />
Discover storybook castles and glittering palaces as you explore Austria,<br />
Germany and Switzerland on this 13-day escorted tour.<br />
Classic Christmas Markets: December 5‒13<br />
Experience holiday spirit in Germany, Austria and France, where the<br />
tradition of “Christkindlesmarkts” began over 600 years ago on this<br />
9-day tour.<br />
INDePeNDeNT TOURS<br />
Chauffeur-Driven <strong>Tours</strong>: May‒September<br />
<strong>Travel</strong> with your own personal driver/guide with accommodations at<br />
luxurious hotels, castles and manors in Britain, Ireland or Scotland.<br />
An Insider’s View of Scotland: May‒September<br />
Misty highlands, cultural cities and the legend of Loch Ness:<br />
• Experience the Edinburgh Military Tattoo (August 2-24) with<br />
musicians and performers from around the world<br />
• Scotland: The birthplace of Golf‒golf vacations from 5-7 days<br />
• Private guided tours for the discerning traveler<br />
Self-drive <strong>Tours</strong>: May‒September<br />
Choose your destination and explore at your own pace. Choose from a<br />
variety of itineraries or request your own!<br />
Rail-<strong>Tours</strong>: May‒September<br />
From ancient castles and snow-capped mountains to the picturesque<br />
towns of the Mediterranean, Europe’s extensive rail network connects<br />
you to romantic and historic cities and towns across the continent.<br />
For detailed itineraries & additional tour options,<br />
please visit our website.<br />
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exclusive:<br />
This small group tour (maximum 25 persons) will<br />
explore Tuscany and umbria’s smaller, more authentic<br />
towns. Along the way, savor regional specialties and<br />
enjoy Italian wines with every dinner.<br />
Spend 4 relaxing nights in Tuscany, one overnight<br />
in Rome and 4 nights in Umbria.<br />
Tour Features:<br />
• Four nights stay at two restored palaces<br />
• A cooking class in a 16th century farmhouse where you<br />
learn to make some of the region’s most delicious<br />
recipes<br />
• Dinner with an Umbrian family during a home-hosted<br />
dinner at a country home<br />
• Day in Florence, the “Cradle of the Italian<br />
Renaissance”<br />
• Visit to a winery for a taste of some local favorites at an<br />
authentic Tuscan lunch<br />
• Guided walking tour in an Umbrian village with<br />
samples of local sausages and pecorno cheese<br />
For a complete itinerary and pricing, please visit us online.<br />
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country roads of<br />
Tuscany and umbria<br />
october 18–28, <strong>2013</strong><br />
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Plan a trip for 2014 to one of these fantastic destinations!<br />
AUSTRALIA / NeW zeALAND<br />
FEBruArY 13‒MARCH 5, 2014<br />
Explore the diverse wonders of the lands “down under.” This 21-day<br />
adventure begins in the rugged Outback for an introduction to the<br />
Aboriginal life and culture. Discover the underwater rainbow of coral<br />
and fish when you explore the Great Barrier Reef from aboard a glass<br />
bottom boat. Meet Australia and New Zealand’s famous wildlife upclose<br />
on a variety of activities. Explore the snow-capped peaks, vistas,<br />
gorges and waterfalls of New Zealand’s Southern Alps and experience<br />
the Franz Josef Glacier and the majestic Mt. Cook region.<br />
highlights of this escorted tour include:<br />
• Sightseeing tours in Alice Springs, Melbourne, Christchurch and<br />
Sydney<br />
• Journey through New Zealand’s Southern Alps<br />
• Tour of New Zealand Winery<br />
• Visit to Mt. Cook National Park<br />
• Sydney Harbor Dinner Cruise<br />
• Milford Sound Cruise<br />
• Great Barrier Reef<br />
• Visit to Ayers Rock<br />
WONDeRS OF SOUTh AMeRICA<br />
FEBruArY 20‒MARCH 2, 2014<br />
From Brazil’s marvelous Rio de Janeiro and Iguazu to Argentina’s<br />
serene city of Mendoza and lively Buenos Aires, delve into the vivacious<br />
cultures of South America on this 11-day tour. Take a cable car to<br />
Sugarloaf and enjoy a breathtaking view of Rio de Janeiro and the<br />
famous Copacabana and Ipanema beaches. Move to the passionate<br />
rhythms of tango and experience the “Paris of South America” when you<br />
immerse in the culture, cuisine and traditions of Buenos Aires.<br />
Highlights of this escorted tour include:<br />
• Ascend Corcovado by train to Christ the Redeemer<br />
• Iguazu Falls<br />
• Rainforest Ecological Train inside Iguazu National Park<br />
• Learn to dance the Tango<br />
• Journey through Argentina’s wine country<br />
• Sightseeing tours in Mendoza and Buenos Aires<br />
For detailed itineraries & additional tour options,<br />
please visit our website.<br />
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