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English
June 17, 24
Portuguese
June
13,June
27,July
11
,July 25
,
August
08
,August
22
Spanish
July 11
,July 25,August
08
14 nights Oslo - St.Petersburg
English
July
04,
18,August
01
Portuguese
June
27,July 11,July 25
17 nights Oslo - Moscow
English
July
04,
18,
August
01
Portuguese
June
27,July 11,July 25
Day
1: ARRIVE OSLO
Transfer from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to hotel in connection with your
flight arrival. Dinner and accommodation
at Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel, centrally located close to Karl Johan
Boulevard and the Royal Palace.
Day
2: OSLO – ULVIK
After breakfast departure from Oslo, driving via Hønefoss along the
charming Halling Valley to the
tourist resort town of Geilo. Buffet
lunch at Bardøla Mountain Hotel. After lunch cross the wild Hardanger
Mountain Plateau to Fossli, stopping to view the thundering Vøringsfoss
Waterfall with a vertical drop of 180 m., the highest in Norway.
Descend the amazing Måbødal Canyon to the idyllic Hardanger Fjord.
Short ferry crossing, followed by drive around the Ulvik Fjord, a branch
of the Hardanger Fjord, to the picturesque village of Ulvik.
Dinner and accommodation at Rica
Brakanes Hotel, ideally located on the banks of the fjord.
Day 3:
ULVIK - BERGEN
After buffet breakfast, start of scenic tour along the beautiful
Hardanger Fjord, famous for its many fruit orchards, via the towns of Øystese
and Norheimsund, arriving in Bergen
around midday. Afternoon 2 hours
tour of Bergen, including a visit to the popular Fish and Flower Market, the
famous Bryggen Harbour with its gabled packhouses, and the old Hanseatic
Quarter. You will also ride on the
funicular to Mt. Fløien, for the best views of the city and fjords way below.
Dinner and accommodation at
Radisson SAS Hotel Norge, centrally located on Ole Bull’s Square, close to the
pedestrian shopping streets and within walking distance of the old
Bryggen harbour.
After breakfast departure from Bergen and drive via Dale to the town of
Voss.
After disembarking in
Gudvangen at the head of the Nærøy Fjord, continue by coach across the Vika
Mountains to Vangsnes, for the short ferry crossing to the beautiful resort of
Balestrand. Dinner and accommodation at Kvikne’s
Hotel, superbly located on the banks of the fjord and surrounded by
mountains.
Day
5: BALESTRAND – A DAY IN THE FJORDS
Day free in Balestrand, giving you the opportunity to enjoy the
outstanding beauty and nature of the fjords. The day starts with a traditional
Norwegian buffet breakfast in the hotel’s elegant dining room. You may want to
spend the morning relaxing on the hotel terrace, breathing in the fresh mountain
air and enjoying the spectacular views. We can also recommend a visit to the local aquarium and art
gallery, or you may prefer to rent a bike or rowing boat from the hotel, or even
go on foot up to the nearest mountains. A walking tour of the village of
Balestrand, with its historic buildings and other interesting sites can also be
arranged. Dinner and accommodation at Kvikne’s Hotel.
Day 6:
BALESTRAND - GEIRANGER
After breakfast departure from your hotel by ferry, for a one hour’s
cruise along the fjord to Fjærland. Continue by coach
along the scenic route, passing under the Jostedal Glacier, the largest in
Europe, to the village of Skei. Descend to the beautiful Nord Fjord, making a
detour at Olden to visit the world-famous Briksdal Glacier. The journey up to the glacier will be made in open cars to
give you the best of views. Afterwards
a typical Norwegian lunch will be served in sight of the glacier.
During the afternoon the tour continues via Loen and Stryn, to the
picturesque village of Hellesylt. From
here you go on board the ferry for the one hour’s cruise along the spectacular
Geiranger Fjord, possibly the most impressive of all the Norwegian fjords.
During the cruise you will pass close by some magnificent waterfalls,
such as the Bridal Veil and the Seven Sisters.
Dinner and accommodation at the
excellent Union Hotel, overlooking the Geiranger Fjord.
Day
7: GEIRANGER – OSLO
From the top of the famous Serpentine Road, you have the opportunity to
digest some amazing views of the fjord, before crossing the rugged Grotli
Mountains to Lom, well known for its 14th century stave church.
The tour continues via Lake Vågå, before descending the magnificent
Gudbrands Valley to the popular tourist town of Lillehammer.
Stop for lunch in Lillehammer. After
lunch the journey continues alongside Lake Mjøsa, Norway’s largest lake, back
to Oslo and Holmenkollen, home of the world-famous ski jump, offering
unforgettable views of the city and Oslo fjord way below.
Dinner and accommodation at the
famous Holmenkollen Park Hotel.
Day
8: OSLO - STOCKHOLM
After breakfast departure from Oslo, continuing by coach towards the
Swedish border. Cross into the attractive province of Värmland to arrive in the
city of Karlstad on Lake Vänern, the largest in Sweden.
Lunch in Karlstad.
After lunch the tour continues through a landscape of forests and
sparkling lakes to reach the Swedish capital in the late afternoon.
Dinner and accommodation at the
Sheraton Stockholm Hotel, a really first class hotel, centrally located and
overlooking the beautiful waterways of Stockholm.
Day
9: STOCKHOLM
The day starts with a 4 hours guided tour of the city. Famous sights
include the Royal Palace, Parliament Buildings, Cathedral, Royal Theatre, etc.
You will also visit the enchanting Old Town (Gamla Stan) with its narrow cobbled
streets and numerous antique shops. Highlight
of the tour is a visit to City Hall with its impressive Blue and Golden Halls,
where the Nobel Prize banquet is held each year.
Lunch at hotel (instead of evening
dinner) . Afternoon free in Stockholm, with possibility to visit the famous
Wasa Museum or take one of the popular canal tours.
Accommodation at the Sheraton Stockholm Hotel.
Day
10: STOCKHOLM - HELSINKI
Morning free in Stockholm. Afternoon transfer from hotel to pier, for
embarkation on a luxurious cruise ferry of the Silja Line.
17.00 hrs: Departure of
cruise from Stockholm, sailing slowly down the picturesque archipelago past
numerous small islands. Dinner
on board. Choice of entertainment, bars, shops and casino.
Accommodation is in 2-berth
outside cabins (seaside) with shower/WC. We
recommend you to bring an overnight bag for this cruise, to avoid having to
bring suitcases to and from your cabin.
Day
11: HELSINKI
Enjoy your buffet breakfast as
you sail into Helsinki harbour. After disembarkation 3 hours guided tour of
Helsinki. Famous sights include the
Senate Square, Uspenski Cathedral, Parliament House, Finlandia Hall, Sibelius
Park & Monument, Underground Temple, and much more.
During the afternoon you can explore the busy market place or the many
souvenir shops close to the harbour. Finnish crystal and leather goods are an
excellent buy. Dinner and accommodation at the Radisson SAS Royal Hotel, another
first class hotel centrally located.
Day 12: HELSINKI DEPARTURE
Buffet breakfast at hotel, followed by transfer to Helsinki Vantaa
Airport to connect with your homebound flight.
Day 12: HELSINKI - ST. PETERSBURG
For guests on the 11 night tour Oslo - Helsinki, this ends
after breakfast at hotel, with transfers to Helsinki Airport to connect with individual
flight departures.
Day 12: HELSINKI
- ST. PETERSBURG
Early breakfast
followed by transfer by coach from hotel to railway station.
07.42 hrs: Departure from Helsinki on Finnish train ’Sibelius’ for
St. Petersburg. Lunch box on train. 14.26
hrs: Arrival in St. Petersburg. Coach
transfer from railway station to hotel combined with visit to Peter & Paul
Fortress, burial place of the Russian Tsars, and St. Isaac’s Cathedral. Welcome
dinner incl. shot of vodka and 1
glass wine, and accommodation at
Ambassador Hotel, a four star hotel located in the city centre, near the
famous Mariinsky Theatre.
Day 13: ST. PETERSBURG
Buffet breakfast at
hotel. 09.30 hrs: 3 hours panoramic tour of the city by coach with local
English-speaking guide. St. Petersburg is a city of outstanding architectural
beauty, famous for its magnificent palaces, cathedrals, fountains and bridges.
12.30 hrs: Lunch at the Hermitage Restaurant or similar. 14.00: Tour of the
world-famous Hermitage Art Museum and the State Rooms of the Winter Palace.
Return to hotel. Dinner
and accommodation at Ambassador Hotel.
Day 14: ST. PETERSBURG
Buffet breakfast at
hotel. 09.00 hrs: Departure by
hydrofoil for Peterhof, the magnificent summer residence of all the Russian
Tsars. Tour of the Lower Park including Monplaisir, Bath House (inside visit),
Grand Cascades etc. Return to the
city by coach. 13.30 hrs: Lunch at the
Restaurant Adamant, within walking distance of your hotel.
14.45 hrs: 1 hour’s guided boat tour along the rivers and canals of St.
Petersburg. This evening you will be taken to see a colourful
Russian folklore show at the Nikolaevsky
Palace, with snacks during the intermission. Dinner
at the Backstage Restaurant of the Mariinsky Theatre.
Accommodation at Ambassador Hotel.
For
guests on the 14 night tour Oslo – St. Petersburg, this ends after buffet
breakfast at hotel with transfers to St. Petersburg Airport to connect with
homeward flights.
Buffet breakfast
at hotel. 09.00 hrs:
Guests continuing to Moscow have excursion to town of Pushkin including
tour of Catherine’s Palace with its famous Amber Room.
12.00 hrs: Lunch at Admiralty Restaurant. After
lunch coach transfer with guided assistance to St. Petersburg Airport, including
luggage handling at airport. Economy
class flight from St. Petersburg to Moscow.
Arrival in Moscow followed by coach transfer with English-speaking guide
to your hotel in the Russian capital.
Moscow was founded in the 12th century, built as a wooden fortress on the
banks of the Moscow River to keep out barbarian invaders from the east.
Today it is a modern city with wide boulevards and green parks, yet
proudly preserving its historic monuments and impressive buildings from previous
eras.
Dinner
and accommodation at Tverskaya Marriott Hotel, a
centrally located 4 star hotel.
Day 16: MOSCOW
Buffet breakfast at
hotel. Morning tour of the Kremlin
and Armoury Museum, with local
English-speaking guide. This tour
lasting approx. 3 hours has to be done on foot as no coaches are allowed inside
the area. The Kremlin, which was
the home, not only of the Tsars, but also of Lenin and Stalin, is surrounded by
7 metres thick walls and covers an area of 29 acres. You will pass by the Lenin Mausoleum and the grave of the
unknown soldier, where brides still leave their wedding bouquets, to visit one
of the impressive Russian Orthodox Cathedrals.
This will be followed by a guided tour of the Armoury Museum, containing
the largest collection in the world of crown jewels and coronation robes,
including the wedding dress of Catherine the Great and the famous189 carat Olov
diamond. You will also see the
golden horse-drawn carriages of all the Tsars and many other treasures. 13.00
hrs: Lunch in Godunov Restaurant.
After lunch walk through the Red Square to rejoin your coach for a
panoramic city tour, including a visit to Saviour Cathedral. On this tour you will see the amazing golden, blue and green towers of
the Orthodox churches, the Bolshoy Theatre, Gorkij Park (Moscow’s largest
entertainments park), the State University of Moscow, and numerous other famous
sights. Return by coach to hotel. Dinner
and accommodation at Tverskaya Marriott Hotel.
Day 17: MOSCOW
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Morning:
Guided tour of the WW2 Memorial on Poklonnaya Hill, followed by a visit
to Borodino Panorama – the largest panoramic painting of the Borodino Battle
with Napoleon in 1812. Russian
lunch at Sudar Restaurant. After
lunch guided tour of the famous Moscow Metro, ending with a walk along the
fascinating pedestrian street Arbat, known
as the ’Montmartre of Moscow’. Rest
of afternoon free for shopping in the GUM department store or exploring Moscow
on your own. We can recommend a
visit to the Pushkin Museum, famous for its collection of monuments from Ancient
Egypt, or the popular Tretiakov Art Gallery.
Dinner and accommodation at
Tverskaya Marriott Hotel.
Day 18: MOSCOW DEPARTURE
Buffet breakfast at hotel followed by transfer with assistance to Moscow
Airport for your flight home.
Price includes:
11 nights Oslo - Helsinki
*
10 nights accommodation including daily 3-course or buffet dinner (lunch
instead of dinner on second day in Stockholm) and Scandinavian buffet breakfast,
in centrally located first class hotels, all rooms with private facilities.
*
5 lunches on days 2, 6, 7, 8 & 9.
*
3 hours guided tour of Helsinki, and 4 hours Stockholm, all entrances
included.
*
Panorama tour of Bergen incl. ride on the Bergen Funicular to Mt.
Fløien.
*
Ride on the Flåm Railway, Flåm-Myrdal-Flåm.
*
2+ hours cruise on the Sogn and Nærøy Fjords, and 1 hours cruise on
both the Fjærland and Geiranger Fjords.
*
Excursion in open car to the Briksdal Glacier.
*
All visits as mentioned in itinerary.
*
All ferry crossings.
*
Overnight cruise Stockholm - Helsinki, incl. accommodation in 2-berth
outside cabins with shower/WC, dinner and buffet breakfast on board.
*
Luggage assistance at all hotels.
*
Robinson Scandinavia tour escort throughout.
*
Transportation by modern deluxe coach with reclining seats etc.
*
Transfers airport/hotel on first and last days. Transfers to/from a
different airport than the one mentioned in the tour programme may incur a
supplement.
Price includes:
*
13 nights accommodation including daily 3-course or buffet dinner (lunch
instead of dinner on second day in Stockholm) and buffet breakfast, in centrally
located first class hotels, all rooms with private facilities.
*
7 lunches on days 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13 and 14, plus packed lunch on train
Helsinki – St. Petersburg.
*
3 hours guided tours of Oslo, Helsinki and 4 hours Stockholm, all
entrances included.
*
Panoramic tour of Bergen incl. ride on the Bergen Funicular to Mt. Fløien.
*
Ride on the Flåm Railway, Flåm-Myrdal-Flåm.
*
2 hours cruise on the Sogn and Nærøy Fjords, and 1 hours cruise on both
the Fjærland and Geiranger Fjords.
*
Excursion in open car to the Briksdal Glacier.
*
All internal ferry crossings in Norway.
*
Overnight cruise Stockholm – Helsinki, incl. accommodation in 2-berth
outside cabins with shower/WC, dinner and buffet breakfast on board.
*
Train Helsinki – St. Petersburg, including coach transfers between
hotels and railways stations.
*
Complete programme in St. Petersburg, including 3 hours city tour, visit
to Peter & Paul Fortress, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Hermitage Museum/Winter
Palace, excursion to Peterhof, all entrances included, hydrofoil St. Petersburg
- Peterhof, 1 hour’s canal tour, plus folklore show at Nikolaevsky Palace
incl. snacks during intermission and dinner at Backstage Restaurant.
*
Luggage assistance at all hotels.
*
Robinson Scandinavia tour escort throughout.
*
Transportation by modern deluxe coach with reclining seats etc.
*
Transfers airport/hotel on first and last days. Transfers to/from a
different airport than the one mentioned in the tour programme may incur a
supplement. Please refer to Airport
Transfers under General Information & Conditions on page 24.
17 nights Oslo – Moscow
All above mentioned
services plus –
*
3 nights accommodation in Moscow, including daily 3-course or buffet
dinner and buffet breakfast, in centrally located first class hotel, all rooms
with private facilities.
*
3 lunches on days 15, 16 & 17.
*
Flight economy class St. Petersburg – Moscow, including luggage
handling at airports, and guided transfers.
*
Excursion to town of Pushkin incl. visit to Catherine’s Palace.
*
Complete programme in Moscow, including panoramic city tour, 3 hours
visit to the Kremlin and Armoury Museum, guided Metro tour, visit to WW2
Memorial and Borodino Panorama, incl. all entrances and coach transfers between
restaurants and hotel.
| Tour name and departure dates from Oslo | Tour price per person in Euro or US$* based on double occupancy |
Single supplement |
| Northern Highlights 11nights Oslo - Helsinki |
EUR
2.445 |
745 |
| Northern Highlights + St. Petersburg /14nights |
EUR 3.795 |
1225 |
| Northern Highlights + St. Petersburg & Moscow 17nights |
EUR 4.975 |
1495 |
*US$ rate varies depending the exchange rate
Children under 12 years of age are not allowed on the tour.
Children between the ages of 12 and 18 will only be accepted if accompanied by an adult.
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