DAY    3            COPENHAGEN
We begin this morning with a City Tour of Copenhagen where we will see many famous sights. We will see Hans Christian Andersen Boulevard, which runs past the famous Tivoli Amusement Park, the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek with its incredible collection of works of art, and the National Museum. Across the picturesque canal we arrive at Christiansborg Palace, the seat of the Danish Parliament, and pass the beautiful Old Stock Exchange, which was built in the 17th century, and the Naval Church where many grand Royal events take place. Our city tour continues as we travel past Kongens Nytorv with its Royal Theater, the home of the Royal Danish Ballet, and continue to Nyhavn, a street well known for the variety of its nightlife. Highlights of our City Tour will also include seeing Amalienborg Palace, the Queens residence, Grundtvig Church, Kastellet Citadel, Gefion Fountain, and the famous Little Mermaid Statue.
 

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DAY    4            COPENHAGEN - OVERNIGHT FERRY (1 NIGHT) - OSLO
Your morning is free in Copenhagen before transferring to the pier where we will board the overnight ship to Oslo. This modern ship has everything to make your journey a special one. Enjoy a sumptuous buffet dinner, relax or dance late into the evening before retiring to your comfortable cabin. The ship also has tax free shopping. We will enjoy breakfast onboard the ship as we sail up the Oslo Fjord past charming towns and small islands.

DAY    5           OSLO (1 NIGHT)
We begin our day with a City Tour of Oslo. The tour will include a stop at beautiful Frogner Park with its renowned Vigeland Sculptures and the famous Holmenkollen Ski Jump. From here you will have a unique view over Oslo and the surroundings. We continue with a visit to the impressive Viking Ships Museum. The 1000 year old Viking Ships make history come alive. Here you will also discover an impressive collection of ornate sledges and carriages, and a variety of tools and artifacts of the Viking era. This afternoon we drive past the medieval fortress of Akershus, the Royal Palace and the busy port with the Town Hall.

DAY    7            HAMAR - OREBRO - MARIEFRED - STOCKHOLM (3 NIGHTS)
Leaving Hamar we drive across the border between Norway and Sweden. We proceed along the shores of Lake Vaenern, Sweden's largest lake and past Karlstad, the provincial capital of the district of Vaermland. Karlstad is an important industrial town as well as an administrative capital. The main industry is woodworking. Karlstad is also the headquarters of the Swedish Emigrant Register whose main purpose is to strengthen the ties between Americans of Swedish descent and their relatives in Sweden. It contains a wealth of information about the emigration of Swedes to America and provides research facilities. We continue through fertile Swedish countryside past the old town of Oerebro, the capital of the Naerke region. In the center of the town is the old 16th century Oerbro Castle, located on an island in the Svartaa River. The castle has played an important role on many occasions as the meeting place of the Swedish Parliament. We continue further along the shores of Lake Malaren and make a short stop in the picturesque old town of Mariefred. Mariefred owes its origin and its name to the Carthusian monastery of Pax Mariae which was founded here in 1493 and continued in existence until the Reformation. The town is dominated by the 17th century Church on the Hill. Below this, in the older part of the town, wooden houses line narrow lanes, most of which runs down to the lake. To the north of the church in the market square is the Town Hall, timber-built. We will have time to stroll through these colorful narrow streets of this quaint old town. We continue on to our hotel in Stockholm.

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DAY    8        STOCKHOLM

We begin our touring this morning with a Guided City Tour of Stockholm which will introduce you to the sights of Sweden's capital, situated on fourteen islands. Your tour includes an inside visit to the famous City Hall, with its elegant Golden Hall, site of the Nobel Prize Banquet. We will stroll through the Old Town with its cobble-stone streets and medieval buildings and the 13th-century Cathedral before walking past the Royal Palace and the Stock Exchange. Next we will rejoin the coach to go to the Southern Island where we will have a splendid view over the city and the harbor. This afternoon we visit Djurgarden where we will visit the fascinating Vasa Ship Museum. This elaborate warship was built in 1628 and sank in Stockholm harbor on its maiden voyage. She was raised in 1961 with a wealth of stores, guns, fittings, sculptures, now restored and giving a remarkably complete view of naval life in the early 17th century. The rest of the day is free in Stockholm.

DAY    9       STOCKHOLM

The morning is free to explore this beautiful city on your own. You might want to browse through some of the excellent shops. The NK Department Store is Stockholm's finest department store. It has a superb collection of international and Swedish products, chosen for the highly selective. Tonight we will enjoy a Farewell Dinner on our last night in Stockholm.

DAY    10       DEPARTURE FROM STOCKHOLM
Your enjoyable and rewarding tour will come to an end as your tour manager/guide accompanies you to the airport for the return flight home.