2008: FOCUS ON SCANDINAVIA (6910)

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Tour Operator

Cosmos

Duration

13 Days

Escorted

Escorted - Yes

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Description
Day 1	Board your overnight transatlantic flight
Day 2	ARRIVAL IN COPENHAGEN, DENMARK	Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore the Danish capital. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers. (D)
Day 3	Copenhagen	Day at leisure in Hans Christian Andersen's friendly city. See some of the more famous sights on your included orientation drive. An optional tour of Zealand's castle is also available. (B)
Day 4	COPENHAGEN-FREDERIKSHAVN	After breakfast start the journey northwards, enjoying the drive across the new Storebaelforbindelsen bridge, which will connect you to the fairytale island of Funen. Via Odense, Hans Christian Andersen's home, and the Little Belt waterway, head for Frederikshavn on the rural Jutland peninsula for an overnight. (B,D)
Day 5	FREDERIKSHAVN AREA-OSLO, NORWAY	A pleasant two-hour ferry ride from Frederikshavn across the strategic Kattegat to Gothenburg, Sweden's thriving second-largest city and one of Europe's major seaports. From here follow the inland route and cross into Norway. Evening arrival in Oslo. (B)
Day 6	OSLO-TELEMARK AREA	Vistas of Akershus Castle, the 4th-century fortress guarding the harbor, are a highlight on the included morning tour which features the soaring City Hall, National Theater, Parliament, Royal Palace, Broadcasting House, and Gustav Vigeland's stark sculptures of people and animals in Frogner Park. In the afternoon, drive through the Telemark region to your overnight hotel. (B,D)
Day 7	TELEMARK AREA-BERGEN	Take the scenic route this morning for a visit to Vemork, where the heavy water plant was blown up by a commando unit of British and Norwegians known as the Heroes of Telemark. Visit the Vemork Museum, then proceed through the Telemark region with its lakes, winding valleys, and rugged gorges backed by towering mountains. En route a picture stop at the 500-foot Latefoss Waterfall, then by ferry across the Hardangerfjord from Utne to Kvanndal. Continue to Bergen, Norway's picture-perfect Hanseatic seaport. (B)
Day 8	Bergen	Built on seven hills with the fjords on one side and the 1,000-foot Mount Floyen on the other, Bergen was the home of composer Grieg. The optional sightseeing excursion takes in the main sights, including St. Mary's Church, one of the oldest in Norway, and also a panoramic view of the city from one of the surrounding hills. Tonight an optional folklore evening. (B)
Day 9	BERGEN-SOGNEFJORD CRUISE-FAGERNES	More spectacular scenery as you drive towards the Sognefjord where you embark for a breathtaking cruise on one of Norway's most mighty fjords. Today may well be the highlight of your journey. Overnight in Fagernes. (B,D)
Day 10	FAGERNES-KARLSTAD, SWEDEN	First to Lillehammer of Olympic fame. See the highlights of this famous winter sports resort on the included visit. Then great scenery: green valleys, shimmering lakes, and towering mountains. Drive towards Gjovik and, after a stop, motor along beautiful Lake Mjosa and continue through Varmland's unspoiled wilderness of forest and lakes to Karlstad. (B)
Day 11	KARLSTAD-STOCKHOLM	Leave Karlstad this morning and head east towards Stockholm via Alfred Nobel's Bofors, the ancient garrison town of Orebro, and modern Eskilstuna, world famous for its stainless steel. Just before reaching Stockholm stop in Mariefred to view the Castle of Gripsholm. The Swedish capital's beauty is due to its unique setting on 14 islands between Lake Malar and the Baltic. Join the optional evening outing. (B)
Day 12	Stockholm	This is perhaps the most beautiful of the Scandinavian capitals, because the crystalline waters which flow through its intersecting canals give a luminous appearance to palaces, castles, and parks. Your included city sightseeing takes in all the highlights. (B,D)
Day 13	YOUR HOMEBOUND FLIGHT ARRIVES THE SAME DAY (B)

Dates/Pricing

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US$ Price Details

Air inclusive prices are based on departure from New York. Prices for departures from other cities will vary and can be obtained from your travel agent or by visiting www.cosmos.com. Air-inclusive prices do not include a September 11th fee of up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.40 per segment, and U.S. and International arrival and departure fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Air inclusive prices are subject to change and not guaranteed until payment is made in full. Restrictions apply.

Single room supplement:
$ 440

Guaranteed shares.

No triple room reduction.

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-Departure/arrival taxes and fares from other cities will be advised at the time of booking.
-2008, 2009 & 2010 vacation itineraries and prices are subject to change.

Guaranteed Air-Inclusive Price:
Air-inclusive prices do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Please see the Applicable Airfare Taxes and Fee link above for more information.

Air booked in conjunction with a land vacation is considered an air-inclusive vacation. Air can only be booked by Globus in conjunction with a land package and is only available for passengers traveling from the United States. For vacation departures in 2008, your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your air schedule had been confirmed and your entire vacation package has been paid in full. For vacation departures in 2009, an additional $250 non-refundable deposit (total $500 non-refundable) is required for air booked in conjunction with any land vacation and your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your flight information is confirmed and Globus has received your full land and air deposit.

Not Included in the Vacation Price:
Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature.