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Worldwide Escorted Bus Tours & River Cruises
Northern Capitals
Visit the Northern Capitals of Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, and Helsinki—plus magnificent St. Petersburg—on this popular vacation! Enjoy guided sightseeing in each city that highlights special features, like Christiansborg Palace, the famous Little Mermaid, and Tivoli Gardens (mid-April to mid-Sept.) in Copenhagen; splendid Frogner Park in Oslo; the Royal Palace and Riddarholm Church in Stockholm; the Temppeliaukio Rock Church and Sibelius Monument in Helsinki; and Catherine Palace (if closed, Pavlovsk Palace) and the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg. A welcome dinner in Copenhagen and a farewell dinner in St. Petersburg are included, and a full day at leisure in Helsinki allows you to join an optional excursion to Tallinn, capital of Estonia and known as one of the pearls of the Baltics.A good story starts with a good vacation. What story might you discover next?
Highlights:
Itinerary:
| Day #1 |
Arrive in Copenhagen, Denmark. Time to rest or to start exploring Denmark’s fun-loving capital. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D) |
| Day #2 |
Copenhagen. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Church of Our Savior and the Stock Exchange on the way to Christiansborg Palace, where you visit the elegant ROYAL RECEPTION ROOMS. Drive past the National Museum and the Royal Theater, stop for pictures of Amalienborg Palace with its lovely flower gardens and of the wistful LITTLE MERMAID. An optional afternoon excursion to the castles of North Zealand is available. Tonight, visit TIVOLI GARDENS (mid-April to mid-Sept.), the city’s colorful amusement park. (B) |
| Day #3 |
Copenhagen–Gothenburg, Sweden–Oslo, Norway. At Elsinore, board your FERRY for Helsingborg, then, drive to Gothenburg, Sweden’s thriving second-largest city, and admire its beautiful parks, botanical gardens, and well-kept canals during your orientation tour. In the afternoon, continue along the Skagerrak coastline to Norway. Evening arrival in Oslo. (B,D) |
| Day #4 |
Oslo. Norway’s capital is a study in farsighted urban planning, seeking growth in harmony with nature. Your Local Guide will take you to the National Theater, Parliament, and the Royal Palace. Stroll through magnificent FROGNER PARK, with Gustav Vigeland’s 193 extraordinary bronze and granite sculptures, and visit the modern CITY HALL. Afternoon and evening at leisure. Optional excursions are available. (B) |
| Day #5 |
Oslo–Stockholm, Sweden. Trace the King’s Road, an ancient trade link between the northern capitals connecting Oslo, Stockholm, Turku, Helsinki, and St. Petersburg. Cross the Swedish border to scenic Värmland, beautifully described in Selma Lagerlöf’s Saga of Gösta Berling, on the way to Karlstad on Lake Vänern. Pass the ancient garrison town of Örebro and modern Eskilstuna, known for its stainless steel, and proceed to Stockholm. (B) |
| Day #6 |
Stockholm. Stockholm is settled on 14 islands between Lake Mälar and the Baltic Sea. Your included morning sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Royal Palace, Riddarholm Church, and the festive blue and gold chambers in the CITY HALL, where the annual Nobel Prize banquet is held. Later, you may wish to join an optional excursion to the Wasa Ship Museum. (B) |
| Day #7 |
At Leisure in Stockholm–Overnight Cruise to Helsinki, Finland. Enjoy a full day at leisure. Your Tour Director will have suggestions how to spend your day. Tonight, board your ship for the overnight BALTIC SEA CRUISE to Finland. (B,D) |
| Day #8 |
Helsinki. After breakfast on board, sightseeing with a Local Guide features City Hall and Parliament House, the Presidential Palace, the monumental railroad station, the great LUTHERAN CATHEDRAL, the strikingly modern TEMPPELIAUKIO ROCK CHURCH, the Olympic Stadium, and the SIBELIUS MONUMENT. Then, browse for souvenirs in Helsinki’s local arts and crafts OPEN-AIR MARKET. (B,D) |
| Day #9 |
At Leisure in Helsinki. A full day at leisure offers the opportunity to join an optional excursion to Tallinn, capital of Estonia, known as one of the pearls of the Baltic countries. (B) |
| Day #10 |
Helsinki–St. Petersburg. A pleasant drive along the coast to the Russian border. After completing frontier formalities, cross the Karelian Isthmus on the way to St. Petersburg. (B) |
| Day #11 |
St. Petersburg. Founded by Peter the Great, construction began in 1703 and the city eventually spread over 100 islands linked by 700 bridges. It suffered severe damage during World War II, when a cruel 900-day siege claimed nearly a million victims. Start with the Winter Palace complex. Formerly the residence of the czars, it is now home of the world-famous HERMITAGE MUSEUM with celebrated works by Rembrandt, Leonardo da Vinci, and the major French impressionists. Next, drive along elegant Nevsky Prospect and admire ST. ISAAC’S CATHEDRAL with its gilded dome and marble columns. (B) |
| Day #12 |
St. Petersburg. Travel to Pushkin, the home of Russia’s last czar, for a visit to magnificent CATHERINE PALACE (if closed, visit PAVLOVSK PALACE instead). Afternoon at leisure; suitable optional activities are available to enhance your stay in St. Petersburg. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner at your hotel to celebrate the success of your vacation. (B,D) |
| Day #13 |
St. Petersburg–Moscow. This afternoon, journey by high-speed SAPSAN TRAIN to Moscow. (B) |
| Day #14 |
Moscow. Morning guided sightseeing and orientation includes a visit to RED SQUARE, the center of this 850-year-old city. Visit the ARMORY MUSEUM in the KREMLIN, one of the oldest museums of Moscow, which began as a royal arsenal in 1508. Balance of the afternoon is at leisure. (B) |
| Day #15 |
At Leisure in Moscow. Full day at leisure to enjoy Russia's capital and largest city; ask your Local Host for suggestions. (B) |
| Day #16 |
Moscow. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
Hotels:
Copenhagen Imperial (F), Oslo Clarion Royal Christiania (F), Stockholm First Amaranten (F), Helsinki Radisson Blu Royal (SF), St. Petersburg Angleterre (SF), Moscow Marriott Moscow Grand (SF)
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Pricing Options:
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| 04/22/2011 | $3,849.00 | | 04/29/2011 | $3,849.00 | | 05/06/2011 | $3,849.00 | | 05/13/2011 | $3,849.00 | | 05/20/2011 | $3,849.00 | | 05/27/2011 | $3,849.00 | | 06/03/2011 | $3,849.00 | | 06/10/2011 | $3,849.00 | | 06/17/2011 | $3,849.00 | | 06/24/2011 | $3,849.00 | | 07/01/2011 | $3,849.00 | | 07/08/2011 | $3,849.00 | | 07/15/2011 | $3,849.00 | | 07/22/2011 | $3,599.00 | | 07/29/2011 | $3,599.00 | | 08/05/2011 | $3,599.00 | | 08/12/2011 | $3,599.00 | | 08/19/2011 | $3,599.00 | | 08/26/2011 | $3,599.00 | | 09/02/2011 | $3,599.00 | | 09/09/2011 | $3,599.00 |
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