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Northern Capitals
This is one of our most popular vacations to this region""14 days visiting all the Northern capitals: Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, and Helsinki. Plus we add a three-night stay in St. Petersburg. For the overnight Baltic Sea crossing from Stockholm to Turku (Finland"s former capital and oldest city) we have first-class two-berth cabins. Special features are charming Tivoli Gardens (open mid-April to mid-September), magnificent Frogner Park, and, above all, the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg. Welcome and farewell dinners in Copenhagen and Helsinki are included.
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| Call (425) 821-4100 for more information or to book today! Mention code 6551411 | | Globus | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Board your overnight transatlantic flight | Board your overnight transatlantic flight. | | Day 2 | Copenhagen | Time to rest or to start exploring Denmark's fun-loving capital. At 6 p.m. meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D) | | Day 3 | 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 (if closed, admire the Danish Crown Jewels at ROSENBORG CASTLE). 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 statue. An optional afternoon excursion to the castles of North Zealand is available. Tonight visit TIVOLI GARDENS (open mid-April to mid-Sept.), the city's colorful amusement park. (FB) | | Day 4 | Oslo | 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. (FB,D) | | Day 5 | 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, with optional excursion possibilities: see the amazing relics of Norway's glorious seafaring past, or sample Norwegian specialties in one of Oslo's fine restaurants. (FB) | | Day 6 | Stockholm | 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 Varmland, beautifully described in Selma Lagerlof 's Saga of Gosta Berling, on the way to Karlstad on Lake Vanern. Pass the ancient garrison town of Orebro and modern Eskilstuna, known for its stainless steel, and proceed to Stockholm. (FB) | | Day 7 | Turku | Stockholm is settled on 14 islands between Lake Malar and the Baltic Sea. This morning enjoy Stockholm at your own pace, or join an optional excursion to the Wasa Ship Museum. Your included 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. Tonight board your ship for the overnight BALTIC SEA CRUISE to Finland. (FB) | | Day 8 | Lahti | After breakfast on board, dock in Turku, Finland's oldest city and former capital. Follow your Local Guide to the medieval CATHEDRAL and the lively market square. Drive through Finland's fertile fields and dark forests towards Hameenlinna, birthplace of Jean Sibelius. Visit the Iittala GLASS VILLAGE, widely known for its modern design in glass products, before arriving in Lahti, an international winter sports center. (FB,D) | | Day 9 | St. Petersburg | Cross the border to Vyborg, the old trading center between the merchants of Novgorod and Karelian hunters. In the afternoon traverse the Karelian Isthmus and arrive late afternoon in St. Petersburg. (FB,D) | | Day 10 | 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. See today with a Local Guide how the city has been restored to its former splendor. Drive along elegant Nevsky Prospect, then admire ST. ISAAC'S CATHEDRAL with its gilded dome and marble columns, followed by an excursion to Pushkin, the home of Russia's last czar, for a visit to magnificent CATHERINE PALACE (if closed, visit PAVLOVSK PALACE instead). (FB) | | Day 11 | St. Petersburg | Today a highlight visit to 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. Afternoon at leisure; suitable optional activities are available to enhance your stay in St. Petersburg. (FB) | | Day 12 | Helsinki | Return to Finland through the Forest of Karelia and drive along the coastline to enchanting Porvoo, one of Finland's oldest towns, for pictures of the colorful wooden houses. More coastal vistas before reaching Helsinki, known as the "Daughter of the Baltic." (FB) | | Day 13 | Helsinki | 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 (churches may be closed on Sundays for group visits). Then browse for souvenirs in Helsinki's local arts and crafts OPEN AIR MARKET. Afternoon at leisure. Tonight a farewell dinner at your hotel with the companions of a fascinating vacation. (FB,D) | | Day 14 | Return Home | Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (FB) |
| | | COPENHAGEN Imperial (F) | | OSLO Clarion Royal Christiania (F) | | STOCKHOLM Scandic Sergel Plaza (SF) | | LAHTI Salpaus (F) | | ST. PETERSBURG Angleterre (SF) | | HELSINKI Radisson SAS Royal (SF) |
| | Popular Departure - due to itinerary and time of year, this departure historically sells out quickly. Early booking is encouraged. US$ Price Details Applicable air fare taxes and fees Single room supplement:
$759, $1028 (0427-0723), $813 (0727-1012) Triple room reduction per person:
$89, $173 (0427-0723), $110 (0727-1012) Extra nights per person in Copenhagen:
in single room $210, in twin room $135, in triple room $120 Extra nights per person in Helsinki:
in single room $138, in twin room $84, in triple room $72
Our volume buying power saves you money!
-We may be able to provide you with flight arrangements from your gateway city.
-Additional accommodations before or after your tour may be available at our low prices. Departure/arrival taxes and fares from other cities will be advised at the time of booking. Price Guarantee: All vacation prices are based on rates (including foreign exchange rates) expected to be in effect at the time of departure. Prices are subject to increase without notice if such rates change prior to departure. The current price will be confirmed at the time of reservation. However, once Globus has received your deposit for any vacation departing during the current year, that land price is guaranteed, and any subsequent land cost increases are at our expense, not including any government tax increases. Airfares included as part of air-inclusive vacation prices are guaranteed when we receive confirmation of air itinerary and full payment. Vacation prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Single room supplements and triple room reductions may be applicable. Not included in the tour price: Federal Inspection Fees for the U.S. Customs and immigration; International Air Transportation Tax; agricultural tax; any other taxes; security fee; airport taxes and fees; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your tour director; tour host; tour driver; local city guides; gratuities on ferries, trains and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; mini bar; alcohol; beverages and food not on the regular table d'hote menu (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel or restaurant); optional excursions; porterage at airports; travel protection; excess baggage fees; all other items of a personal nature. |
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