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Denmark
– A Real Fantasy
Norway – The Land of Mother
Nature
Sweden – A Midsummer night's dream
Finland – Land of Four Seasons
This 10-day comprehensive tour of Scandinavia visits its 4
great capitals: Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, and Helsinki.
Visit the heartland of the spectacular Fjords of Norway, the
land of mother nature, in an unforgettable journey to Bergen.
Experience a great variety of transportation including
cruising from Denmark to Sweden, the train from Myrdal to
Flam and, of course, a beautiful, romantic cruise on the Sognefjord.
Visit the beautiful Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, walk through
one of the most beautiful capitals in Europe, Stockholm ending
with a view of Helsinki, Finland, the land of four seasons.
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Detailed
Itinerary
Day
1 – Fly Mumbai to Copenhagen (D)
Today, you will be booked on a flight
from Mumbai to Copenhagen .
Copenhagen , the capital of Denmark ,
charms people of all ages. Copenhagen
has been Denmark 's capital for 600 years.
It's a city that gleams with a contemporary
edge, but seems to take you back hundreds
of years. Style and substance rule happily
from a well-designed throne.
On arrival, the transfer to the hotel
will be arranged for you.
The rest of the evening will be at leisure.
Dinner and accommodation at Scandic
Hotel Sydhavn (or similar)
Day
2- Copenhagen Sightseeing & Visit
Tivoli Garden (B,L)
Breakfast at the hotel.
This morning, after breakfast, you will
enjoy a sightseeing tour of Copenhagen
. Copenhagen once a humble fishing village
today
the glittering capital of the Danish empire.
Copenhagen is considered as one of the
world's premier capitals of design and
Scandinavia 's pre-eminent city. The city's
1000 year history written by ambitious
kings, inspiring artist and designers,
are found in the sumptuous palaces, copper
roofed town houses and atmospheric cobbled
squares. Sights of interest are Hans Christian
Andersons fairy tale character the Little
Mermaid, the old port of Nyhavn , the
Gefion Fountain, the Royal Palace of Amalienborg
and the Danish parliament Christiansborg
(entrances included).
We will then proceed to a local restaurant
for lunch.
After lunch, the rest of the afternoon
is at leisure. You can spend the rest
of the day at Copenhagen 's famous Tivoli
Garden (entrance included; transfers excluded).
Tivoli Garden located in the heart of
the city, has theatre, concerts, amusement
rides, flower gardens and twinkling lights.
Dinner will be on your own.
Accommodation at Scandic Hotel Sydhavn.
Day
3 - Morning at leisure; evening board
ferry to Oslo (B,D)
This morning, after breakfast,
the day will be at leisure. We recommend
a visit to the shopping area called “Strøget”,
which is the world's longest pedestrian
shopping street. The shops and department
stores along Strøget offer everything
from world-famous Danish design to trendy
clothing, antiques and souvenirs.
Alternatively, you may with to enjoy a
little cruise on the canals, or a visit
to the Carlsberg Brewery Visitors Centre
(free entrance!), which is located in
the old part of the Carlsberg Brewery.
Possibility as well to visit the Royal
Copenhagen Porcelain Factory, where you
can have a guided tour of the museum,
showrooms, and workshop.
After checking out, the transfer to the
ferry terminal will be arranged for you.
At 17:00 hours, you will travel on one
of DFDS Seaways' finest cruise ferries,
the M/.S. Crown or the M/S. Pearl of Scandinavia
from Copenhagen to Oslo , in Norway .
Accommodation in a 2-berth inside cabin
on DFDS Seaways . Dinner
buffet served on board.
Day
4 - Arrival into Oslo ; City tour of Oslo
(B,D)
Breakfast on board.
On
arrival to Oslo this morning, you will
be picked up from the pier and you will
enjoy a panoramic city tour of Oslo .
Sights of interest are Karl Johan`s Street,
the Parliament building, the old theatre
and university as well as the Royal Palace
(no entrances included). Furthermore you
will visit the amazing Vigeland Sculpture
Park , the Holmenkollen ski-jump with
fantastic views over the city and fjord
below, the Fram exploration, the Kon-Tiki
and Vikingship museums at the Bygdøy
Peninsula (entrances included).
On conclusion of the tour, you will be
taken to the hotel.
The rest of the afternoon will be at leisure.
In the afternoon, we suggest a stroll
around Aker Brygge, the harbour area,
with a large selection of shops, bars
and restaurants. Alternatively, you could
visit the Akershus castle (entrance free).
Dinner in the Great India Restaurant.
Overnight at Rica Victoria Hotel
Oslo (or similar).
Day
5 - Oslo to Bergen (B,D)
Breakfast at the hotel.
After breakfast this morning, the transfer
to the railway station will be arranged
for you. You will take a train from Oslo
to Myrdal. From Myrdal, continue by the
Alpine train to Flam, a 60 minutes panoramic
train ride through a breathtaking scenery
with constantly changing panorama of sky-high
mountains, thundering waterfalls and green
pastures at the bottom of the valley.
Later enjoy the cruise from Flåm
to Bergen on the Sognefjord the world's
longest fjord. This region, where the
deep fjord meets the glaciers and Norway
's highest mountains, is considered one
of the world's most beautiful travel destinations.
Bergen , often called gateway to the fjords,
is the second largest city in Norway ,
and used to be a very important seaport
town. The famous Bryggen harbour is a
huddle of timber buildings sheltering
museums, restaurants and art shops here
you also find the fish and flower market
where you will find cheap and very tasty
seafood snacks. The narrow alleys offer
a glimpse of the stacked-stone foundations
and reconstructed rough-plank construction
of centuries past.
Dinner and accommodation at Clarion
Hotel Admiral (or similar)
Day
6 - Explore Bergen (B,D)
Breakfast at the hotel.
After breakfast, you will be picked up
from the pier and you will begin a panoramic
city tour of Bergen . You will be taken
on an orientation tour of the Wharf displaying
the Fish-a UNESCO World Heritage Site
and flower market. Located in the very
heart of Bergen , the market with it's
abundance of fish, flowers, fruit, vegetables,
handicrafts and souvenirs.
The rest of the afternoon will be at leisure.
After the end of your tour, you can choose
to stay on in the market or go back to
the hotel. Alternatively, you may wish
to have a look at the Bergen Aquarium,
which supposedly houses one of the finest
and most extensive collections of marine
fauna in Europe . We also recommend an
excursion to mount Fløien , which
offers a panoramic view of Bergen and
the surrounding area, Check out the magnificent
views over the surroundings islands. Numerous
paths offer easy walks through beautiful
woodland terrain with lakes and mountains.
Or you may wish to visit Troldhaugen,
Edvard Grieg's home for 22 years.
Later, return to the hotel.
Dinner and accommodation at Clarion
Hotel Admiral
Day
7 - Fly Bergen to Stockholm (B,D)
Breakfast at the hotel.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport
for your flight to Stockholm . On arrival,
coach transfer to the hotel.
After you have completed your check in
formalities, the rest of the day will
be at leisure for exploring one of the
most beautiful capitals in the World.
Stockholm , the capital of Sweden , is
often called the Venice of the North due
to its numerous canals and waterways.
It is a beautiful, vibrant city which
offers many interesting cafes and restaurants
and has become an eldorado for shoppers.
Discover the small shops in Södermalm,
the city's bohemian district. Because
of the many canals surrounding the city,
there are possibilities for a number of
different boat excursions. Alternatively,
you could consider an optional tour –
“Under the Bridges of Stockholm” cruise.
You would need to simply walk to the harbour
to take the cruise. During the boat trip,
you can see the whole of Stockholm from
the water, you pass under 15 bridges and
through two locks. will be travelling
on both the sea and on lake Mälaren
and we will see all the well-known buildings.
Tonight, dinner will be at an Indian restaurant.
Accommodation at Rica Hotel Stockholm
(or similar).
Day
8 – 11 th June 2008 - Stockholm Sightseeing;
Travel to Helsinki (B,D)
Breakfast
at the hotel.
This morning, after breakfast, you will
enjoy city tour of Stockholm . The City
tour includes a visit to old town (Gamla
Stan) with its cobbled streets and merchants
houses, the Magnificent Town Hall , Royal
Palace and the Vasa Ship Museum (entrances
included).
We can also offer an optional tour for
those who wish to see the Drottningholm
Palace (additional cost). A former Royal
summer residence, the Drottningholm Palace
is today home of the Royal family and
is a UNESCO World Heritage Sight.
Later, the transfer to the port will be
arranged for you. 17:00 hrs: Overnight
ferry with the Tallink/Silja Line from
Stockholm to Helsinki . Accommodation
in a 2-berth inside cabin on board the
Tallink/Silja Line .
Dinner buffet served on board.
Day
9 - Helsinki Arrival ; City tour (B,D)
Breakfast on board.
On arrival to Helsinki this morning, you
will be picked up from the pier and you
will begin a panoramic tour of Helsinki
.
Helsinki , the capital of Finland since
1917, was founded by King Gustav Vasa
of Sweden in 1550. Helsinki is a compact
and beautiful city that is ideal for seeing
on foot. Art enthusiasts will love Helsinki
and its large number of high quality museums
and galleries. Helsinki is also an important
city for design and architecture. The
Cathedral of Helsinki is a must and is
perhaps the most photographed and recognisable
building in Finland .
Helsinki is beautifully seated at the
sea and has an unique architecture. Sights:
market hall, Cathedral, Senates Square
, Sibelius-Monument, Temple Church , parliament
and Finlandia Hall (entrances included).
The rest of the afternoon will be at leisure.
Or, you could opt for an optional tour
of the famous lakes of Finland . Finland
Lakes & Forest :
The Nuuksio National Park is
about 45 minute drive from Helsinki and
covers a large area of beautiful Finnish
nature. The park forms part of the large
Nuuksio lake uplands, a region that has
survived in an almost natural state. There
are 38 lakes and ponds in the park and
a lot of berries and mushrooms grow there
during the summer and fall. In the area
there live a large amount of birds, moose
and deer.
During the tour a professional nature
guide will tell about the features of
Finnish nature. You will see a part of
the park and take a one to one and a half
hour 1.8 miles (3 kilometres) walk along
forest paths. After the walk there is
time to enjoy coffee and tea and Finnish
sweet bread by an open fire in a traditional
Lappish kota tent and take a quick dip
in the lake.
Dinner and accommodation at Scandic
Hotel Continental (or similar)
Day
10 - Morning at leisure ; Fly back home
(B)
This morning, after breakfast, the day
will be at leisure. You can use the time
to walk around Helsinki to explore its
sights and sounds or visit its many museums.
Later this afternoon, the transfer to
the airport will be arranged for you.
You will be booked on a flight from Helsinki
to Mumbai.
Come home with
wonderful memories of your holiday in
Scandinavia ! |
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Price
per person on a twin-sharing basis: Rs. 1,33,990
| Single room supplement: Rs
26,500 |
Price
includes:
Airfare
Mumbai – Copenhagen //Helsinki – Mumbai
in economy class
Airport Taxes
Airfare Bergen to Stockholm
including taxes
Accommodation for 9 nights
/ 10 days in 3*+ hotels including 2 nights
on board cruise ferries
Daily Breakfast
Daily Dinner (except on Day
2 where lunch is included instead) including
2 Indian Dinners.
Coach transportation in all
cities
Airport/Port Transfers
Train Oslo Myrdal ; Flamsbaana
Myrdal – Flam and a Fjord cruise on the
Sognefjord from Flam to Bergen
City Sightseeing Tours as
indicated in the itinerary above
Entrance fees: Amalienborg
Castle , Christiansborg Castle , Tivoli
Garden , Holmenkollen Ski-jump, Fram exploration
museum, Kon-tiki museum, Viking museum,
City Hall Stockholm, Royal Palace Stockholm,
Vasa museum, Finlandia Hall
Services of a tour escort
on the tour |
Price
excludes
Shenghen
Visa (approx Rs 4600)
Overseas Medical Insurance
Policy (approx Rs 800)
Optional Tours
Porterage
Meals and Sightseeing not
mentioned
Beverages with meals is not
included
Tips (approx EUR 3 per person
per day)
Items of a personal nature
e.g. laundry, telephone calls etc
Any fluctuations in the rate
of exchange to the EURO
Anything not specifically
mentioned under “Price includes” |
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Please
note:
The price is subject to
change without prior notice.
Part of
the cost is payable in foreign exchange.
Rate of
exchange calculated at 1EUR = Rs. 59
This price
is valid for a minimum of 15 people traveling
together. Any change in the numbers will
alter the cost
Bookings &
Payments
• A deposit of Rs 15,000 per person will
be payable to ‘Odyssey Tours & Travels'.
• At the time of making the booking, please
send a copy of the first page of your
passport
• Balance payment is to be made 60 days
prior to departure
• Documents for visa processing should
be given to us at the time of balance
payment.
• All rates are subject to a revision
if there is a fluctuation in the currency
rates.
Cancellation Policy: ·
· Less
than 60 days prior to the date of arrival,
deposit amount
· Less than 45 days prior
to the date of arrival, 25% of the total
cost
· Less than 30 days prior
to the date of arrival, 50% of the total
cost
· Less than 21 days
prior to the date of arrival, 100% of
the total cost
Optional tour costs (subject to
a minimum of 5 persons)
1. Under the Bridges of Stockholm
Cruise EUR 22 pp
2. Drottningholm Palace incl return boat
transfers EUR 25 pp
3. Finland Lakes & Forest EUR 53 pp |
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For more information
or to book this tour to Scandinavia,
please email us at info@uniglobeodysseytravel.com
or call 020-26124271 |
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