Northern Europe & Iceland 18 Day Tour

Summer 2019

Tour Highlight:

* 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 mountain
* 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 17th 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
* Provide one bottle of mineral water per person per day on the coach
* Provide headset service for 15 and more guests per group for better sightseeing experience

★Entrance Fee & Transportation Included

Day 1 USA-Copenhagen, Denmark

Today take overnight to Copenhagen, arrive the next day.

Day 2 Copenhagen

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

Day 3 Copenhagen-Oslo, Norway(DFDS Seaways)

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 outside cabin).

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

Day 4 Oslo-242km-Geilo

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: Bardola Hoyfjellshotel Hotel Geilo or similar

Day 5 Geilo-274km-Bergen

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 Bergen or similar

Day 6 Bergen-152km-Sognefjord-52km-Sogndal

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: Leikanger Fjord Hotel or similar

Day 7 Sogndal-144km-Briksdal Glacier-109km-Geiranger

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: Union Hotel Geirange or similar

Day 8 Geiranger-370km-Lillehammer-167km-Oslo

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: Scandic Victoria Hotel Oslo or similar

Day 9 Oslo/Stockholm, Sweden (about 1 hour flight)

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 Stockholm or similar

Day 10 Stockholm-Helsinki, Finland (Silija Line)

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)

Day 11 Helsinki

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 Hotel Helsinki City Centre or similar

Day 12 Helsinki / Reykjavik, Iceland

After breakfast, take flight to capital of Iceland. Upon arrival, transfer to ★Blue Lagoon, enjoy relaxing warm geothermal spa treatment! Then continuing city tour in Reykjavik: old Harbour area, City Hall, downtown area, Perlan, Hallgrimskirkja church. Late afternoon at leisure. After dinner, transfer to hotel and check-in.
** Private Northern Lights Tour for Sep group only **
** Northern Lights will happen only when weather permitting **

Meal: Dinner / Western Cuisine, 3 courses
Hotel: Hilton Nordica Reykjavik or similar

Day 13 Reykjavik — 149km — Snaefellsnes & Kirkjufell — 107km — Borgarnes

After breakfast, depart for Snaefellnes peninsula. Sightseeing: Hellnar & Arnarstapi. Continue to Kirkjufell (Church Mountain), a 463 meter high mountain on Snaefellsnes peninsula and claimed to be the most photographed mountain in Iceland. We will overnight in Borgarnes.

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

Day 14 Borgarnes — 311km — Akureyki — 53km — Godafell —45km — Husavik

After breakfast, sightseeing: Skagafjordur, Blonduos, Godafoss, Akureyri City Tour, Botanical Garden.
Dettifoss waterfal & to Husavik, follow by ★Whale watching boat tour.

Meal: Breakfast/ Buffet at hotel Dinner / Western Cuisine, 3 courses
Hotel: Fosshotel Husavik or similar

Day 15 Husavik — 56km — Lake Myvatn — 359km — Hofn

After breakfast, depart for Myvatn, sightseeing: Lake Myvatn area, Dimmuborgir, Namaskard, Grjotagja, laxa river, Skutustadir. Then relax in a ★hot spring nature bath, Modludalur, Egilsstadir. Overnight in Hofn.

Meal: Breakfast/ Buffet at hotel Dinner /Local Cuisine (Lobster meal)
Hotel: Hotel Hofn or similar

Day 16 Hofn — Jokulsarlon Lagoon & Skaftafell National Park — Vik

After breakfast, depart for ★Vatnajokull National Park, tour Skaftafell and★ a boat excursion sailing on the lagoon amongst huge glacial blocks. Overnight in Vik.

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

Day 17 Vik — Black Sand Beach — Golden Circle Tour — Reykjavik

After breakfast, depart for 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 Thingvellir National Park, visit oldest parliament founded in 903 and magnificent ★Gullfoss and ★Geysir. Late afternoon, depart for Reykjavik.

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

Day 18 Reykjavik / USA

After breakfast, transfer to airport for homebound flight to US.

Meal: Breakfast/ Buffet at hotel

Fares LAND ONLY TOUR FARES

Departure Date 2019 Adult Child Single Supplement Reserve Now
5/28 $7,199 N/A $1,850
9/03 $7,199 N/A $1,850

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Tour Fare include: 4-star hotel (Iceland 3-4 Star Hotel), Transportation, Entrance Fee, Breakfast (16), Dinner (16)

Tour Fare exclude: Airfare, Personal expense, any expense not included in our itinerary, Tips (Tour Leader, Bus Driver, Tour Guide: Euro 10.00 per day), Visa Fee. Travel Insurance( If full payment paid 60 days prior to departure date, we offer travel medical insurance for US residents only)

Notes:
*Tour fare is per person in double occupancy
*Child Fee: 2-11 years old share bed with parents, otherwise will be count as adult fare
* Single supplement is for one person occupying one single room with one bed

*Tour fare, air ticket, airport tax and fuel surcharge are subject to change based on fluctuation in price, please contact us for more info
* We reserve the right to modify the itinerary and price change 30 days prior to tour departure date