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
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
world’s 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 Norway’s great
seafaring past in Oslo, and feel like a kid again at
Copenhagen’s Tivoli Gardens. Enjoy the beauty of
Norway’s 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.
Drottningholm Palace, Sweden - Credit Rob Craig
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
 Explore three of Finland’s most important and beautiful
centres - Helsinki, Porvoo and Turku
 Overnight cruise featuring the Stockholm Archipelago
as we sail into Sweden’s capital
 Visits to Stockholm's City Hall, Gamla Stan, the Vasa
Museum and Drottningholm Palace
 Cruise on Sognefjord and drive up the mountains to
world’s most exciting rail journey from Flam to Myrdal
 Bergen with its fish market, medieval buildings and
funicular ride up Mount Fløyen
 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!
Stockholm City Hall, Sweden - 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
The beauty of Norway’s Fjords - Credit Rob Craig
July 17, Monday
Depart Canada
Group members gather in Toronto for the flights to
Finland’s 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)
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July 19, Wednesday
Helsinki / Porvoo
Our morning will be spent exploring the capital’s 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.
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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)
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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 nation’s 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)
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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
1600’s. 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.
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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 Vänern.
Golden Hall, Stockholm’s City Hall in Sweden - Credit Rob Craig
Continue into the south of Norway and the capital city of
Oslo. Radisson Blu Plaza (2 nights)
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July 24, Monday
Oslo
Our day in Oslo will be dedicated to discovering its many
charms including the Royal Palace, Opera House and it’s
many museums. This day also features Norway’s maritime
history: the Viking Ship Museum exhibiting the world’s best
preserved Viking Ship, the Fram Museum covering the
Norwegian polar explorations, and the Kon-Tiki Museum
which is home to Thor Heyerdahl’s balsawood raft used to
sail across the Pacific.
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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
Vøringsfossen Waterfall which has a vertical drop of 182
meters. Clarion Admiral (2 nights)
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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 Fløyen for a stunning view of
Bergen and lunch. The afternoon is at leisure to wander,
relax, or shop.
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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 Norway’s fjords
we stop at our hotel for dinner and overnight.
Stalheim Hotel (1 night)
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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 Nærøyfjord (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)
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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 Vigeland’s
The Gefion Fountain in Copenhagen, Denmark - Credit Rob Craig
CT RATING 2.5 - Slightly Challenging: While relatively
easy, this journey features some long travel days,
overnight ferry rides and a number of walks over uneven
ground (often including steps). As with a journey of this
type, members should be physically active to fully enjoy
this tour. Hotels are comfortable, roads are good and the
food is excellent throughout the region.
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 Danish’s capital we head off to experience
many of the city’s 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)
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July 31, Monday
Copenhagen
This morning we shall visit one of the city’s 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 world’s most popular beers. Enjoy a
free afternoon (be sure to explore the Strøget shopping
street) followed by our dinner at Bryggeriet Apollo.
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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.
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Frogner Park Oslo, Norway - Credit Rob Craig
Tour Cost in Canadian Dollars per person
Land Only (Join Helsinki / Leave Copenhagen) ........... $4,295
Toronto ..................................................................... $5,595
Montreal / Ottawa ..................................................... $5,765
Halifax ........................................................................ $5,925
Winnipeg .................................................................... $5,925
Regina / Saskatoon .................................................. $6,045
Calgary / Edmonton / Vancouver ............................... $5,945
Victoria ....................................................................... $6,045
Single Supplement..................................................... $1,135
Airfares from other gateways are available on request.
Airfares and air carriers are subject to change. Tour price is
based on sharing a twin-bedded room. Prices are based on
a minimum 20 members and on rates, taxes and fees
effective September 2016 and are subject to change due to
factors beyond our control.
Prices DO NOT INCLUDE the cost of insurance which is
available and is highly recommended. Premiums vary with
the cost, length of the trip, and the traveller’s age. For
passengers up to and including 74 years on departure
date, premiums will range from $280 to $348 pp plus
applicable taxes. Cost supplements for travellers aged 7585 will range from $186 to $366pp plus applicable taxes.
This insurance is effective from the date of purchase and
carries limitations on pre-existing medical conditions.
Clients 86 years and older and/or clients residing outside
Ontario - please contact our staff for procedures. Please
discuss your insurance coverage prior to booking. Check
our website for the most current information. Refer to the
enrollment form for general information and conditions.
Final payment will be due on May 2, 2017
Deposit is $600 per person
To reserve your spot on this tour, complete the enclosed
enrolment form, indicating the tour you wish to join and
your home city, and forward it with your deposit to:
CRAIG CANADIAN GROUP TRAVEL LTD
1092 Mount Pleasant Road Toronto ON M4P 2M6
Tel: 416-484-0926 or 1-800-387-8890 / Fax: 416-484-8143
[email protected] / www.craigtravel.com
Nyhavn Canal - Credit Robert Craig
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