Iceland & Northern Europe 17 Day Tour

* Copenhagen─ a modern sea port city
* Frederiksborg Castle: a royal residence for King Christian IV, now is a museum of national history
* The statue of Hans Christian Andersen, Amailienborg Palace, Gefion Fountain and Little Mermaid
* Kronborg Castle—historical venue for famous tragedy Hamlet by William Shakespeare
* Overnight ferry by DFDS from Copenhagen to Oslo crossing the Baltic Sea
* Vigeland Sculpture Park: Created by sculptor Gustav Vigeland with more than 200 sculptures in bronze, granite and cast iron.
* Viking Ship Museum & Kon-Tiki Museum
* Spectacular fjord landscape surrounded by snow-cap mountains
* Explore Briksdal Glacier with troll-car
* Bryggen—its characteristic wooden houses listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site
* Sognefjord: Cruising Norway’s longest and deepest fjord by ferry
* Geirangerfjord: Cruising deep blue Geirangerfjord by ferry
* Travel by air from Oslo to Stockholm reducing long haul drive by coach
* Travel by ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki, crossing the Baltic Sea
* Emerge yourself in 700 year old history with our Stockholm orientation tour
*Vasa Museum: a maritime museum displays 17^th century ship that was sank in 1628
* Sibelius Monument: dedicated to Finnish composer–Jean Sibelius, his most famous piece is Finlandia
* Temppeliaukion Church (The church of rock)—the interior was excavated and built out of solid rock
* Blue Lagoon: One of the best thermal spas, enjoy a pleasant warm geothermal hot spring to escape stress from daily life
* Famous Golden Circle Tour: Explore Gullfoss and Geyser, a geological wonder
* Vatnajokull Glacier: Located in one of the largest national parks in Europe, it covers about 12% of the surface of Iceland.
* Black Sand Beach: World famous black sand beach with enormous basalt stacks and stunning scenery
* Skogafall: one of the largest waterfalls in Iceland with a width of 49 feet and a drop of 200ft, an Breath-taking view you ever seen
* Special arrangement of Puffin tour, Iceland has the largest Puffin population in the world.
* Provide one bottle of mineral water per person per day on the coach
* Provide headset service for 15 and more guests per group except Iceland

◎ Photo Stop ★ Entrance Fee Included

Today, we will take overnight flight to Copenhagen Demark, arrive the next day.

Upon arrival, city tour will follow: to ◎ Amailienborg Palace, ◎ Little Mermaid, ◎ Gefion Fountain, ◎ City Hall ◎ the statue of Hans Christian Andersen and ◎ House of Amber.   Continue our tour to ★ Rosenbourg Castle, a beautiful rose garden, built by King Christian IV.

Meal: Dinner / Roasted pork meal
Hotel: AC Hotel Bella Sky Copenhagen or similar

Today we will visit ◎ Kronborg Castle—historical venue for famous tragedy Hamlet by William Shakespeare. To ★Frederiksborg Castle—not only a royal residence but also used for many ceremonial events such as Absolute Monarchs were crowned here. Later we will aboard ★overnight ferry to Oslo—the capital of Norway (2 people in double occupancy on overnight ferry).

Meal: American Breakfast at hotel
Dinner / Deluxe Buffet on cruise line
Hotel: DFDS Seaways or similar(Outside Cabin)

Upon arrival in Oslo, city tour will follow: ◎City Hall, ◎the Parliament and ◎ Park. Continue to ★the Viking Ship Museum and ★Kon-Tiki Museum, one of the collection is reed boat—RA II that sailed across Atlantic Ocean in ancient time. Later, we will travel north to Geilo.

Meal: Buffet on cruise line
Dinner / Western Cuisine, 3 courses
Hotel: DR. Holms Hotel or similar

After breakfast, we will travel to Bergen via ★ Hardanger bridge. A suspension bridge connects the municipalities of Ullensvang and Ulvik. You can see steep mountains of Hardanger Fjords. Later, we will arrive Bergen—famed for its ancient harbor and open-air fish market. Bryggen—the hanseatic wharf is the UNESCO World Heritage Site, it comprises the remains of the old harbor buildings and medieval city settlements. We will take ★Floibanen funicular to the top of Mount Floyen. You will be amazed by magnificent view of Bergan.

Meal: American Breakfast at hotel
Dinner / Western Cuisine, 3 courses
Hotel: Clarion Hotel Admiral or similar

This morning we will travel to Leikanger via Voss, Gudvagen & Vangsnes. Afternoon, aboard ferry to
★ Sognefjord—the longest and deepest fjord and extends more than 200km inland to their national park.
Optional tour: Scenic Train Excursion (if weather and time permitting, about euro 80 per person)

Meal: American Breakfast at hotel
Dinner / Western Cuisine, 3 courses
Hotel: Sognefjord Hotel or similar

After breakfast, take scenic drive to Briksdal via Lake Olden. After lunch at Briksdal, take a walk to Jostedalsbreen for brief photo stop. Also, take ★troll-car to explore Briksdal Glacier. Afternoon, we will take ferry to cruise ★Geiranger.

Meal: American Breakfast at hotel
Dinner / Western Cuisine, 3 courses
Hotel: Geiranger Hotel or similar

After breakfast, enjoy majestic snow-cap mountain view. We will travel south along wild and beautiful waterfalls, lush green vegetation and deep blue fjord. Afternoon, we will return to Oslo via Lillehammer, where 1994 Winter Olympic was held.

Meal: American Breakfast at hotel
Dinner / Chinese, 8 dishes & 1 soup
Hotel: Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel Oslo or similar

After breakfast, Oslo city orientation will follow: ★Vigeland Sculpture Park, with 212 sculptures by famous Norwegian sculptor Gustave Vigeland. Afternoon, fly to Stockholm—the capital of Sweden. Stockholm is over 750 years old and spreads across 14 islands, which also known as “ Venice of the North”

Meal: American Breakfast at hotel
Dinner / Western Cuisine, 3 courses
Hotel: Quality Hotel Friends or similar

After breakfast, we will visit ★Vasa Museum, marvel at the remains of the 200-foot warship Vasa sank in 1628. Stockholm offers both natural and modern feel, with many conferences and events held here, most prestigious one is Nobel Prize Ceremony. Continue to ★the Old town, ◎cathedral and ◎Royal Palace. Late afternoon, we will take ★overnight ferry to Helsinki—the capital of Finland.

Meal: American Breakfast at hotel
Dinner / Deluxe Buffet on cruise line
Hotel: Tallink Silja Line or similar(Outside Cabin)

Arrive in the morning followed by city tour which includes ◎Senate Square, ◎Uspenski Cathedral, ◎the Parliament, ◎President’s Palace, ◎Temppeliaukion Church—the interior wall are excavated and built out of natural rock. We will visit ◎Sibelius Monument as well. Afternoon, to ★Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress, a unique monument to European military architecture.

Meal: Buffet Breakfast on cruise line
Dinner / Western Cuisine, 3 courses
Hotel: Holiday Inn Helsinki City Centre or similar

Reykjavik is located at latitude of 64°08′ N, the world’s northernmost capital and one of the greenest cities in the world. This morning, will fly to Reykjavik, upon arrival, city tour will follow: we will visit major landmarks: Hallgrimskirkja church. Continue to famous ★Blue Lagoon, and enjoy a relaxing and pleasant warm geothermal spa treatment! Blue lagoon is about 20 minute’s driver from airport, a man-made lagoon which is fed by water output of geothermal power plant Svartsengi. Heated water is vented from the group near a lava flow and used to run turbines that generate electricity. The hot water passes through a heat exchanger to provide heating system. Then the water is fed into the lagoon (please don’t forget to bring swim wares).

Meal: American Breakfast at hotel
Dinner ／ Western Cuisine, 3 courses
Hotel: Hilton Nordica Reykjavik or similar

After breakfast, depart for ★Thingvellir National Park, where the Icelandic parliament was founded in 903. Continue to magnificent ★Gullfoss, the golden waterfalls and ★Geysir, a hot spring area, you will see hot spring spouts to 30 meters high. We will overnight in Selfoss.

Meal: Breakfast／American Breakfast at hotel
Dinner ／ Western Cuisine, 3 courses
Hotel: Hotel Selfoss or similar

After breakfast, depart for Skogafoss. Continue to Westman Island. Eldfell volcano erupted in 1973, destroyed many buildings and forced the entire population evacuated to mainland Iceland. We will take you to see Puffin, this bird is the most plentiful species in this Island.

Meal: Breakfast／ American Breakfast at hotel
Dinner ／ Western Cuisine, 3 courses
Hotel: Icelandair Hotel Vik or similar

After breakfast, depart for ★Valnajokull, Europe’s largest glacier area. Continue to Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon, a ★boat excursion on the lagoon amongst huge glacial blocks.

Meal: Breakfast／American Breakfast at hotel
Dinner ／ Western Cuisine, 3 courses
Hotel: Icelandair Hotel Vik or similar

After breakfast, depart for Seljalandsfoss to visit the iconic waterfalls of Iceland, Then to ★Black Sand Beach, one of the highlights is the 120 meter high promontory of Dyrholaey with its spectacular rock arch, bird nestling cliffs. Continue to Reykjavik.

Meal: Breakfast／ American Breakfast at hotel
Dinner ／ Western Cuisine, 3 courses
Hotel: Nordica Reykjavik or similar

After breakfast, transfer to airport for homebound flight to US and ends this unforgettable journey.

Meal: Breakfast／ American Breakfast at hotel