Legends of Scandinavia Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark

July 17 - August 1, 2017 16 Days 26 Meals Escorted by Larry and Lyn Mann

Sognafjord, Norway - Credit Rob Craig

INCLUSIVE FEATURES Return economy group airfare from Canada to Europe

Carefully selected comfortable and first class hotels (as indicated or similar) for 14 nights, many with two night stays

Two overnight cruises with private facilities

26 meals included - 14 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 8 dinners

Travel by deluxe coach throughout

All sightseeing and entrance fees to sites visited

All gratuities, surcharges, taxes and fees for included service

Porterage for one bag per person at all hotels

Experienced professional Scandinavian guides plus our escort from Canada

Airport transfers in Canada or equivalent value with purchase of group airfare

Join us during the endless days of the Scandinavian summer as we discover the spectacular beauty of the Nordic lands its capitals, its picturesque towns and beautiful countryside and the majestic sights of some of the worlds most awesome fjords. Marvel at the simple charms of Helsinki, revel in the architecture of Stockholm and its magnificent City Hall, admire the relics of Norways great seafaring past in Oslo, and feel like a kid again at Copenhagens Tivoli Gardens. Enjoy the beauty of Norways fjords as we cruise Sognefjord plus the rocky cliffs and waterfalls as we ride the famous Flam Railway.

Our rates for this adventure are truly inclusive; virtually all sightseeing, two full meals most days, all tipping, all taxes, and quality accommodations.

Our departure in 2016 sold out quickly. We urge you to enroll as early as possible to ensure there is space.

Stockholm City Hall, Sweden - Credit Rob Craig

Drottningholm Palace, Sweden - Credit Rob Craig

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Explore three of Finlands most important and beautiful centres - Helsinki, Porvoo and Turku

Overnight cruise featuring the Stockholm Archipelago as we sail into Swedens capital

Visits to Stockholm's City Hall, Gamla Stan, the Vasa Museum and Drottningholm Palace

Cruise on Sognefjord and drive up the mountains to worlds most exciting rail journey from Flam to Myrdal

Bergen with its fish market, medieval buildings and funicular ride up Mount Flyen

Oslo, home to Frogner Park, the Viking Ship Museum, Fram Museum and the Kon-Tiki Museum

Overnight cruise to Copenhagen

Copenhagen sites including the Little Mermaid, Amalienborg Palace, Nyhavn, Canal cruise, Carlsberg and Tivoli Gardens

TOUR ESCORTS

Larry & Lyn Mann love to travel and have visited most continents and cruised to many parts of the world. After 35 years in the teaching profession, Craig Travel offers the perfect match to their skill set and their passion for meeting new people and discovering new places. They were volunteer workers at the Vancouver Olympics, at Whistler, teach skiing in the winter and actively volunteer within their community. They look forward to sharing this adventure with all who join them!

July 17, Monday Depart Canada Group members gather in Toronto for the flights to Finlands capital city.

July 18, Tuesday Helsinki, Finland On arrival in Helsinki we will be met and taken to our hotel. The balance of day is at leisure. Scandic Grand Marina (2 nights) D

July 19, Wednesday Helsinki / Porvoo Our morning will be spent exploring the capitals landmarks such as its colourful market, Senate Square, the Cathedral, the Sibelius Monument and the famous Rock Church. Following lunch in Porvoo, we will explore this medieval city, with historic buildings, gracious parklands, and a beautiful waterfront. Highlights include the Cathedral and the Old Town with its lovely buildings. BLD

July 20, Thursday Turku / Overnight Ferry After breakfast we drive to the port city of Turku, the oldest city in Finland (dating from 1220) and its first capital. Today while less important politically it is a very lively centre noted for its Cathedral (Circa 1300), university, Turku Castle, walks by the Aura River, the Market Square, Forum Marinum and more. Late this afternoon we will embark on our massive ferry and sail overnight to Stockholm. Tallink Silja Line (1 night) BD

July 21, Friday Stockholm, Sweden Rise early and enjoy breakfast as we cruise through the Stockholm Archipelago (with well over 1000 islands) into the city. Debarking we are taken on our guided city tour, featuring the magnificent City Hall with its incredible golden hall covered in mosaics (pictured below) depicting Swedish legends, the Vasa Museum (containing the salvaged remains of the nations largest war ship) and Gamla Stan, the Old Town with cobbled streets, charming squares, medieval buildings, the cathedral and Royal Palace. Hotel Kung Carl (2 nights) B

July 22, Saturday Stockholm This morning we continue our tour of Stockholm taking in more of its important sites. After lunch we shall experience a true highlight with a tour of Drottningholm Palace. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a very well preserved example of European Baroque Architecture from the 1600s. After the tour we board a short cruise taking us back to the city centre, where we enjoy a lunch and free time at the Skansen open air museum. BL

July 23, Sunday Stockholm / Oslo, Norway Departing Stockholm we enjoy a scenic drive past open farmlands, dense forests and sparkling lakes making a stop in the sunny city of Karlstad on the shores of Lake Vnern.

Continue into the south of Norway and the capital city of Oslo. Radisson Blu Plaza (2 nights) B

July 24, Monday Oslo Our day in Oslo will be dedicated to discovering its many charms including the Royal Palace, Opera House and its many museums. This day also features Norways maritime history: the Viking Ship Museum exhibiting the worlds best preserved Viking Ship, the Fram Museum covering the Norwegian polar explorations, and the Kon-Tiki Museum which is home to Thor Heyerdahls balsawood raft used to sail across the Pacific. B

July 25, Tuesday Oslo / Bergen This morning we depart for the west coast city of Bergen. En route we pass through the beautiful Hardangervidda National Park above the tree line. Then by the Hardanger Fjord with its romantic landscape of fruit orchards and rounded mountains, before making a stop at the impressive Vringsfossen Waterfall which has a vertical drop of 182 meters. Clarion Admiral (2 nights) BD

July 26, Wednesday Bergen Our exploration of Bergen will take us to the famous open air fish market and through Bryggen where the traditional wooden medieval buildings still remain as they did during the time of the Hanseatic league. After we will take the funicular to the top of Mount Flyen for a stunning view of Bergen and lunch. The afternoon is at leisure to wander, relax, or shop. BL

July 27, Thursday Bergen / Stalheim Breathtaking mountain scenery awaits us today as we make our way first to the Fantoft Stave Church. Made without nails, Norway's stave churches are iconic cultural sites. Passing by the dramatic scenery of Norways fjords we stop at our hotel for dinner and overnight. Stalheim Hotel (1 night) BD

July 28, Friday Flam Railway / Sognefjord / Geilo Continue to beautiful Flam where we will take a delightful cruise of the Sognefjord, the longest and deepest fjord in the world. Marvel as we cruise into Nryfjord (another UNESCO Site) with its small farms scattered on the steep hills, cascading waterfalls and towering peaks. At Gudvangen we drive up to Stalheim over 13 hairpin turns, viewing the Sivle waterfalls. We take the Flamsbana, the most beautiful train journey in the world, with breathtaking views at every curve as we make our way to Geilo experiencing one of the steepest rail lines in the world. At Myrdal we change trains before continuing our rail journey. Dr. Holms Hotel (1 night) BD

July 29, Saturday Oslo / Copenhagen, Denmark We make our way back to Oslo for a chance to see the City Hall and Frogner Park, which features Gustav Vigelands

Golden Hall, Stockholms City Hall in Sweden - Credit Rob Craig

The beauty of Norways Fjords - Credit Rob Craig

EFF22AUG16 Nyhavn Canal - Credit Robert Craig

unique sculptures. Late this afternoon we board our overnight cruise to Copenhagen. Be sure to be on deck as we sail out through Oslo fjord. DFDS Seaways (1 night) BD

July 30, Sunday Copenhagen Enjoy a buffet breakfast as we sail into Copenhagen. Upon arrival in the Danishs capital we head off to experience many of the citys highlights: the Little Mermaid, the Gefion Fountain, the royal residence Amalienborg Palace, Christianshavn and Nyhavn where we will have lunch by the canal. A highlight of the day will be a canal cruise through and around the city's bustling harbour. Balance of the day is at leisure. Scandic Copenhagen (2 nights) BL

July 31, Monday Copenhagen This morning we shall visit one of the citys best known attractions: Tivoli Gardens. Opened in 1843, it is the second oldest amusement park in the world. Next is the Carlsberg Exbeerience, where we visit the brewery and learn about one of the worlds most popular beers. Enjoy a free afternoon (be sure to explore the Strget shopping street) followed by our dinner at Bryggeriet Apollo. BD

August 1, Tuesday Copenhagen / Canada All too soon our journey draws to a close as we catch our flight to Toronto with connections across Canada. B

The Gefion Fountain in Copenhagen, Denmark - Credit Rob Craig

Frogner Park Oslo, Norway - Credit Rob Craig

Tour Cost in Canadian Dollars per person Land Only (Join Helsinki / Leave Copenhagen) ........... $4,295 T