Join our Tour Director:
Anna-Clara W. Campbell

June 11 or September 3, 1998

Copenhagen, Helsingborg, Gothenburg, Tanum, Strömstad, Grythyttan, Stockholm, Helsinki and Tallinn.
15 days, $2998.00 all incl. Single supplement $675.00

Day 1,
Meet your tour director upon check-in at The SAS ticket counter. Depart Chicago on SAS flight SK942, leaving O'Hare International Airport at 4:10pm.

Day 2,
Welcome to Copenhagen! Our bus will meet at the airport and take us on a City Tour while the hotel is getting ready for our arrival. Afternoon and evening left open for you to take a nap, stroll the streets of Copenhagen, and visit the Tivoli Garden. (B on board aircraft)

Day 3,
After a good night's sleep we will board our bus and go north, follow the Danish coast, to the town of Helsingör and the Castle of Shakespeare's Hamlet. On the way we will stop and visit the home of Karin Blixen. From Helsingör we take the ferry across Öresund to Sweden. We will spend the night in the 900 year old town Helsingborg. (B/D)

Day 4,
On our way to Gothenburg we will tour the peninsula of Kullen, a most beautiful part of the north west corner of Skåne. We are in Gothenburg by late afternoon. We will have dinner together before you might go for a visit to Liseberg, the Tivoli garden of Sweden. (B/D)

Day 5,
Gothenburg, the 2nd largest city of Sweden, the home of Volvo, and other well known companies. This city is almost 400 years old, with many buildings remaining from the 17th century. Today you will be able to tour on your own, visit "Trädgårdsföreningen" with the House of Butterflies or take the Canal City Tour, "Paddan". We will spend a second night in Göteborg. (B)

Day 6,
Early morning the bus will take us into the picturesque district of Bohuslän. Slowly we will find our way, along the coast line, to Strömstad. We will pass through the islands of Orust and Tjörn, visit Fiskebäckskil, Kungshamn, Smögen, Fjällbaka, where Ingrid Bergman lived, and Grebbestad. We will see the most beautifully located fishing villages and some fantastic rock formations along this very special part of Sweden. (B/D)

Day 7,
We are in the hart of the largest Rock Carving district in Sweden. In 1994 these rock carvings were awarded a place on the UNESCO's World Heritage List. This list is composed of the worlds finest cultural treasures, such as the pyramids of Egypt, the Taj Mahal, and the Acropolis. We will look at the unbroken continuum of human development history spanning over 8000 years. (B/D)

Day 8,
Enjoy your breakfast, overlooking the Koster fjord. Around 10.00 am we will board the boat that will take us into the most spectacular Archipelago around the Koster Islands. These islands are the most western inhabited islands of Sweden. The "Koster Train" will take us to a peaceful place where we can enjoy our shrimp pick-nick. Coffee and waffles will be served in Hilma Svedahl's most unusual settlement, "Alaska", on the island of Nord Långö. (B/L )

Day 9,
Passing over the bridge of Svinesund into Norway. Visiting the Fortress of Halden overlooking the Idefjord. Continuing our trip back to Sweden and the wonderful district of Värmland. We will pass lush forests and beautiful lakes on our way to Grythyttans Gästgivaregård. Here we will experience a 4 course dinner in an Inn well known for its culinary art. Grythyttan is something VERY special, it will introduce us to the harmony of the 17th century. (B/D )

The tour of June 11 will spend Mid-Summer Eve at Grythyttan!

Day 10,
After breakfast we will say good-bye to this unique village, and go to Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. We will drive directly to the pier and check-in for the cruise to Helsinki, Finland. You will board the Viking Line ship for an approximate 6:00pm departure. This luxurious ship has everything to make your journey a pleasant one, duty-free shopping, bars, nightclubs, swimming pools, sauna and more. Enjoy a delicious Scandinavian Buffet Dinner onboard. Overnight on ship. (B/D)

Day 11,
After breakfast buffet on board, disembark and our local guides will meet you for a tour of Helsinki. We will start the day with a city tour, before proceeding checking in to our hotel. The Ramada Presidentii. (B)

Day 12,
After breakfast you may chose to join our optional tour to Estonia. We will board a hydrofoil ship (Catamaran Ferry) The short crossing to Tallinn takes a little more than an hour. There we will be met by our local guides, taking us for a tour of the old part of the city. We will enjoy lunch in Tallinn before returning to Helsinki.You must remember to bring your passport, camera and only a hand bag is needed. The cost of this optional tour is $139.00 per person including city tour and lunch. It is well worth it. No visa is required for a one day trip. When returning to Helsinki we will make a direct connection to the Viking Line for an over night trip back to Stockholm, Sweden. (B/L/D)

Day 13,
Breakfast onboard as we gently weave our way through the beautiful maze of the Stockholm Archipelago. Arriving in Stockholm at 8.30am. Take a 3 hour City Tour, visiting the Wasa Museum and Drottningholm Castle, prior to check-in at our hotel. In the afternoon we will tour Old Town, The Royal Palace, City Hall, and other historical areas. B

Day 14,
Another day in Stockholm. Stockholm is 1998 the Cultural Capital of Europe, and will offer a number of special events. The whole day on your own. Stroll, shop, visit Skansen or Millesgården. In the evening, our last evening together, we will enjoy a special dinner in this very special city. B/D

Day 15,
After breakfast it's time to return to the USA. We will board SAS in Stockholm and return to Chicago via Copenhagen. B

Tour Includes: Air transportation on SAS. First and moderate first class hotels, all with private facilities based on two persons sharing a twin bedded room. Our trip through Denmark and Sweden, transfers and City Tours in Copenhagen, Helsinki and Stockholm will be in luxury motor coaches. Meals as indicated;
Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D). Ferry Tickets include inside cabins with private facilities.


Anyone who wishes to extend their trip may do so up to a maximum of 45 days, without additional airfare, with the exception if you wish to fly on weekends weekend surcharges of $30.00 each way will apply.

Tour Cost: June departure - $2998.00 per person.
September departure $2898.00.
If booking early bird and tickets are issued prior to Mar. 25 there will be an additional savings of $75.00 per person.

Single Supplement $675.00.Option to Tallinn, Estonia $139.00.
Confirm your seat with a deposit of $300.00. ($100.00 of that is non-refundable. see our cancellation insurance under terms and conditions - cancellation waiver)
For June departure Balance due by May 1, 1998. see saving on early bird ticketing
For September departure balance due August 1, 1998. see saving on early bird ticketing.

See: Terms and Conditions:

Participants may purchase tour without airfare in case use of frequent flyer
miles and the like is desired. Kindly check pricing with us in that case.

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