Stunning Scandinavia and the Fjords

July 9, 2023 to July 23, 2023

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Join Fox World travel as we wander through the storybook beauty and colorful history of Scandinavia. On this Scandinavian trip, you’ll see the fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen come to life, hop aboard one of Europe’s most exciting train journeys and learn about farm life near Bergen. Revel in outstanding Scandinavian scenery as you cruise the glassy fjords and ride the Flåm Railway. In the cities, soak up the seafaring history and lively cultural scene. The beauty and majesty of Denmark, Sweden and Norway are yours to enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

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Itinerary

Your journey begins with an overnight flight from Chicago O’Hare to Copenhagen, Denmark.

Welcome to Copenhagen - the enchanting Danish capital that inspired Hans Christian Andersen to share tales of mermaids, queens and ugly ducklings with the world. Your group is met and transferred from the airport. Spend the day embracing its quintessential hygge found throughout its charming streets before enjoying a late afternoon orientation drive and Welcome Dinner with your Travel Director and travel companions.

Hotel: Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel (or similar)
Meal: Welcome Dinner with Wine

Join a 'Local Specialist' today for a fascinating sightseeing and walking tour of the iconic sights of Copenhagen. The Amalienborg Palace Quarter takes center stage as you admire its 18th-century façades and equine statue of King Frederik V at its center. We'll see the 17th-century Stock Exchange, Christianborg Palace and the Neo-Classical Cathedral before paying tribute to the tragic Little Mermaid who was willing to give up her life in the sea to become human. Spend the rest of the day on your own, strolling through the city's streets, or embrace your inner child in Europe's oldest amusement park, the Tivoli Gardens. This evening enjoy an hour-long cruise along the canals and experience stunning views of the city from the harbor. We'll then visit the fairy-tale village of Dragor, with its thatched cottages and pretty working harbor. You’ll wander by tiny houses, learn a little of the history and enjoy a taste of traditional Danish specialties.

Hotel: Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast

We leave the fairy tales behind for the Danish island of Funen, and Odense, the city where Hans Christian Andersen was born. Continuing across the pastoral landscapes of the Jutland Peninsula, we arrive in Randers, with its cozy half-timbered merchant houses and narrow medieval streets. Tonight, we stay at one of Trafalgar's 'Stays with Stories' - the Hotel Randers, one of the oldest hotels in the area with original artwork and a VIP-rich guestbook.

Hotel: Randers (or similar)
Meal: Breakfast

Set sail from Hirtshals across the Skagerrak to the port of Kristiansand in Norway. Drive north past fjords, lakes and forests to the port city of Stavanger, one of Norway's oldest settlements - its heritage still evident in the beautifully preserved wooden buildings that date back to the 18th century.

Hotel: Scandic Stavanger City (or similar)
Meal: Breakfast, Hotel Dinner with Wine

Norway's spellbinding natural landscapes provide an inspiring backdrop for our island hop from Stavanger. Arriving in Bergen this afternoon, we delve into the city's Hanseatic heritage, enjoying an orientation tour past the 13th-century Haakon's Hall, the bustling fish market and colorful Bryggen Quarter. This evening, availability permitting, we 'Connect With Locals' for a 'Be My Guest' dinner, visiting the Øvre-Eide farm, worked for five generations by the same family.

Hotel: Thon Hotel Orion Bergen(or similar)
Meals: Breakfast,” Be my Guest Dinner” at the farm

Enjoy a full free day in the cultural center of Bergen or ascend its funicular for spectacular views of the fjords and islands. Consider an Optional Experience to Telavåg, which played a significant role in the secret North Sea boat traffic between Norway and Great Britain during World War II.

Hotel: Thon Hotel Orion Bergen (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast

We drive east to the popular ski resort of Voss, where we'll board a train ascending over 860 meters above sea level. 'Dive Into Culture' on one of the world's most exciting train journeys, through the Flåm Valley past the Kjosfossen falls and legendary forest spirit who dances there to lure men into the mountains. Later, arrive in Sognefjord, the 'King of the Fjords', where we will stay overnight.

Hotel: Sognefjord Hotel Leikanger (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine

Norway's incredible glacier countryside surrounds us as we follow the spectacular Sognefjord to Geirangerfjord - its deep blue waters surrounded by majestic snow-capped peaks and lush green landscapes, which we will have an opportunity to explore. Tonight, we stay on the shores of the fjord at the Hotel Geiranger. Enjoy views of the fjord from the famous hairpin bends along the Dalsnibba Pass before we sail down Norway's most famous fjord. UNESCO listed, the Geirangerfjord is home to tiny farms, the Bridal Veil and Seven Sisters waterfalls, which you’ll discover as we explore.

Hotel: Hotel Geiranger (or similar)
Meal: Breakfast, Hotel Dinner with Wine

Spend a full day admiring this spectacular natural wonder. Cascading waterfalls tumble down sheer cliffs into the glacial waters below, which you can explore by kayak or boat, soaking up the crisp, clean mountain air. Consider an Optional Experience to the Trollstigen and see Norway's most famous mountain road, travelling past steep mountain slopes, tumbling cascades and fertile valleys. After a day in intoxicating natural surrounds, we dine in our hotel this evening.

Hotel: Hotel Geiranger (or similar)
Meal: Breakfast, Hotel Dinner with Wine

A scenic drive from Geiranger through high peaks brings us to Lom, the gateway to the Jotunheimen Mountains. Here we will visit a 12th-century wooden Stave church, adorned with Runic inscriptions, paintings and carved dragon figures that are said to protect it against evil. We continue through the Gudbrandsdalen Valley, the inspiration for Ibsen's 'Peer Gynt', before arriving in Lillehammer, the proud host of the 1994 Winter Olympics. This evening before dinner, consider a walk along Storgata or visit the open-air museum at Maihaugen.

Hotel: Scandic Hotel (or similar)
Meal: Breakfast, Hotel Dinner with Wine

See the unusual Olympic ice arena beside the lake at Hamar as we travel to Norway's cultural capital, Oslo. Join a 'Local Specialist' who will share the city's iconic sights, including views of the medieval fortress of Akershus, the Opera and 19th-century Royal Palace. We visit the fascinating Vigeland Sculpture Park, before spending the rest of the day at leisure. Enjoy a leisurely coffee in the Akker Bryge District or explore the nation's rich seafaring heritage. Consider a visit to the Fram Polar Ship Museum and Viking Ship Museum to see the world's best-preserved Viking ships and finds from Viking tombs found around the fjord.

Hotel: Scandic Solli (or similar)
Meal: Breakfast

We cross the border into Sweden today and continue via Karlstad on Lake Vänern, the largest lake in the European Union. Passing Örebro, we arrive in the island-ringed capital of Stockholm for a two-night stay. Discover beauty and history combined during a walk in the fairy tale Gamla Stan, where little has changed since the 16th and 17th centuries. Then enjoy delicious Swedish cuisine in a popular local restaurant, with a drink included.

Hotel: Elite Palace (or similar)
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine

We meet our 'Local Specialist' this morning for a sightseeing tour of the waterside City Hall and see the medieval Storkyrkan, Riddarholm Church and the Royal Palace at the heart of Stockholm's quaint Old Town. The rest of the day is free to explore as you wish. Join your fellow travelers and Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner this evening to toast to an unforgettable Scandinavian adventure.

Hotel: Elite Palace (or similar)
Meal: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner with Wine

Your journey comes to an end after breakfast. Your group is transferred to the Stockholm airport for your flight home.

Meal: Breakfast

Terms: A minimum of 20 travelers is required for this tour to operate. Hotels and itinerary are subject to change.

Inclusions

Air-Inclusive Package

  • Round-trip air from Chicago O’Hare to Copenhagen, Denmark and return from Stockholm, Sweden including current air taxes and fees
  • Round-trip airport/hotel motorcoach transfers including baggage handling for one bag per person when purchasing the air-included package

Hotel Accommodations

13 Nights throughout the tour

  • Two nights Copenhagen
  • One night Randers
  • One night Stavanger
  • Two nights Bergen
  • One night Sognefjord
  • Two nights Geiranger
  • One night Lillehammer
  • One night Oslo
  • Two nights Stockholm

Includes hotel service charges, taxes and luggage handling

Included Meals

  • Daily breakfast
  • Nine dinners with wine including a special evening ‘Connect with Locals’ dinner while visiting the Øvre-Eide farm

Fox Flourish!

  • Copenhagen Danish Traditions and Canal Cruise and visit the fairy-tale village of Dragor
  • Norway’s Geiranger Dalsnibba and the Majestic Geirangerfjord cruise
  • Stockholm Old Town and Dinner with tour of Gamla Stan
  • Professional tour manager from Fox World Travel*
  • Premium Fox World Travel Gift given with your travel documents

Premium Tour Experiences

  • Copenhagen tour viewing the Amalienborg Palace Quarter, Christianborg Palace and the Neo-Classical Cathedral
  • Drive past fjords, lakes and forests to Stavanger, known for its beautifully preserved wooden buildings from the 18th century
  • Board the famous Flåm Railway in Voss – one of the world’s most exciting train journeys
  • From spectacular Sognefjord to Geirangerfjord – view the deep blue waters surrounded by majestic snow-capped peaks and lush green landscapes
  • Tour Oslo and the medieval fortress of Akershus, the 19th Century Royal Palace, and the fascinating Vigeland Sculpture Park
  • Cross the border into Sweden and continue via Karlsad on Lake Vanern into Stockholm. City tour to include Storkyrkan, Riddarholm Church and the Royal Palace at the heart of Stockholm’s quaint Old Town

Tour Services

  • Luxury air-conditioned 40-seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom for transportation and sightseeing
  • Ferry from Denmark to Norway
  • Ferry across the Boknafjord
  • Ferry across the Sognefjord
  • Headset for guided sightseeing visits and walking tours
  • Professional driver and guide for transfers and included excursions
  • Customized, informative travel documents containing trip details and helpful packing and planning information

Note: Daily Itinerary is subject to change. Order of sightseeing may change throughout the itinerary.

*A minimum of 20 travelers is required for this tour to operate.

Pricing

Tour Only

Tour Only
Arrange your own airfare
Based on double occupancy

$5,722.00*
Per Person

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Air Inclusive

Tour and air included
Airfare from Chicago
Based on double occupancy

$6,797.00*
Per Person

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Single Supplement: $1000.00
Initial Deposit: $200.00 per person at time of booking
Fox World Travel Professional Fee: $50.00 per reservation, charged at time of booking
Final Payment Date: April 3, 2023

Single occupancies are limited and based upon availability.

Pricing includes current air taxes of $399.75 per person and a Fox World Travel Professional Fee of $50 per reservation. Air package pricing is subject to change until contracted due to the volatility of airfare costs.

Special Offers

Available Discounts

Early Booking Discount: Book and deposit by February 1, 2023 and receive a $300.00 discount per person

Insight Vacations Past Passenger Discount: $100.00 per person*

*Must have traveled with Insight Vacations, Uniworld, Brendan Vacations, Trafalgar or Contiki within the last five years to qualify.

Discounts are subject to change at any time

Group Flights

Roundtrip flights from Chicago O’Hare

Flight schedules are subject to change and FWT has no control over flight changes, seat assignments, delays or cancellations.  Tickets will be non-refundable once issued. Changes will be subject to a fee plus any fare difference. Additional restrictions may apply.  Checked baggage fees may apply.

Pricing and flight options from other cities available upon request.

Notes

Optional Motorcoach:

$50.00 per person, each direction. Group motorcoach transfer to and from Chicago O’Hare from select pick-up points (Air & Tour Packages only unless air schedules fit the group air package).

Optional Insurance:

In these volatile times and for peace of mind, we recommend purchasing travel protection insurance. Your travel advisor can discuss options with you, including medical expense coverage, pre-existing medical condition exclusion waivers, trip cancellation, trip delay, lost, delayed or damaged baggage and more. To cover pre-existing conditions, most policies must be purchased within 14 days of making your initial deposit. Travel protection insurance prices are based on your age and the trip cost.

Cancellation Penalties:

  • From date of deposit to April 3, 2023: Initial deposit of $200.00 per person
  • April 4 – May 3, 2023: 50% package price cancellation fee + applicable airline fees
  • May 4 – June 2, 2023: 75% package price cancellation fee + applicable airline fees
  • June 3, 2023 – day of travel: No refunds

Airline tickets are non-refundable once ticketed.

Note: Daily Itinerary is subject to change. Order of sightseeing may change throughout the itinerary. Substitute visits to other sites may occur during your trip due to water levels or other uncontrollable factors.

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