INCLUDED FEATURES NORDIC MAGNIFICENCE Accommodations featuring NORWAY, & SWEDEN • Three nights in , Denmark, at the Copenhagen Admiral Hotel. • One night aboard a DFDS Seaways ferry. • Two nights in at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia. • Three nights in , Norway, at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel. Transportation • All deluxe motor coach transfers, train rides and boat rides in the Land/Cruise Program itinerary and baggage handling on these transfers Scandinavia evokes thoughts are included . of Nordic mariners charging Activities and Events the waves aboard gracefully • Informative educational arched ships. Its programs presented by local landscape is imprinted with experts will enhance your insight the last ice age — stunning into the region. fjords, jutting glacier-covered • All excursions as outlined in your mountains and crystal-blue program itinerary. lakes. Begin your journey in • Personal VOX listening device picturesque Denmark. Admire the country’s pristine landscape, boasting to hear every word from your expert wide and marshy fjords, lush meadows and gently rolling countryside. English-speaking guides. Journey through the Oslo Fjord to Norway, birthplace of legends about • Attend a Welcome Reception and princesses, heroes and trolls, and discover the cities of Oslo and Bergen. a Farewell Dinner . Through your journey, enjoy once-in-a-lifetime experiences as you witness Extensive Meal Program the natural beauty of the region. • Enjoy nine breakfasts, four lunches and two dinners, as well as tea or coffee with all meals. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • Take advantage of leisure time to try the local cuisine independently. • Your exclusive Small-Group experience is limited to 28 travelers to maximize your travel experience . MANY INCLUDED EXTRAS • Deluxe hotel accommodations , renowned for • Consultation services of a every modern convenience and amenity, in three locations. dedicated Passenger Service • A uniquely designed itinerary provides exceptional opportunities to Representative prior to departure. experience Nordic history, culture and traditions. • Services of an experienced Travel • Delight in the fairy-tale atmosphere of Copenhagen during a walking tour Director throughout your stay. featuring the life of Hans Christian Anderson. • Tipping of excursion guides and • Traverse Scandinavia via the Bergen Railway from Oslo to Bergen — drivers. named one of the world’s most scenic and stunning train rides — and on • Detailed travel and destination an overnight ferry to Denmark through the dramatic Oslo Fjord. information to assist in planning. • Cruise the canals of Copenhagen and the Songefjord, the King of the • Complimentary travel wallet. Fjords. DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY ACCOMMODATIONS DAY 1 ~ IN TRANSIT Excursion: Nordic Seafarers. Visit COPENHAGEN Depart for Copenhagen, Denmark. the Viking Ships Museum, home to the ADMIRAL HOTEL A Provided for AHI FlexAir participants. Gokstad, Tune and Oseberg — the Copenhagen, Denmark DAY 2 ~ COPENHAGEN , world’s best-preserved Viking ship — DENMARK ships as well as Viking ships found Situated near shopping and local attractions, including Gefion Fountain, Upon arrival, transfer A to the along the Oslo Fjord, some buried in the Copenhagen Admiral Hotel boasts Copenhagen Admiral hotel. the waters for more than 1,000 years. views of the Opera House and the After an afternoon at leisure, gather Continue to the Kon-Tiki Museum. harbor. Enjoy a drink in its renowned with your fellow travelers in the evening Independent Exploration: Spend for a Welcome Reception. the afternoon at leisure. SALT bar and restaurant. Each guest room is unique, but each features rustic DAY 3 ~ COPENHAGEN DAY 8 ~ OSLO /B ERGEN Today, transfer to Bergen via the Bergen décor and a maritime ambience. Excursion: Castles and Complimentary Wi-Fi is available. Copenhagen’s Canals. Visit Railway — consistently ranked as one Rosenborg Castle to admire the crown of the world’s most scenic rail journeys RADISSON BLU SCANDINAVIA — and see the imposing jewels. After lunch in a local restaurant, Oslo, Norway cruise along the city’s canals and see Hardangervidda. the Opera House, Amalienborg Palace Upon arrival, check in to the Radisson Ideally located near Karl Johans Gate and The Little Mermaid. Blu Royal Hotel. and the Oslo Fjord, the Radisson Blue Local Flavor: Savor regional Independent Exploration: Enjoy the Scandinavia boasts convenience to local specialties during lunch at a remainder of the day at leisure. attractions as well as breathtaking views Copenhagen restaurant. DAY 9 ~ BERGEN of Oslo’s natural surroundings. After a Independent Exploration: Spend Educational Focus: The Origins day of exploring the city, perhaps take a the afternoon at leisure. and Cultural Influence of lap in the indoor pool, work out in the DAY 4 ~ COPENHAGEN Norway’s Fjords. fitness center or have a drink in the Excursion: Hans Christian Excursion: Bergen. Explore old and hotel’s bar. The well-appointed Andersen’s Copenhagen. Enjoy a new sections of the city, including guest rooms are finished with modern walking tour into the fairy-tale land of Hanseatic warehouses, St. Mary’s décor. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available. Church and composer Edvard Grieg’s Hans Christian Andersen as you learn DFDS SEAWAYS about the lifestyles of local residents home. and famous Danes, including Andersen, Independent Exploration: Spend Stay in private, outward-facing who spent much of his life here. the afternoon at leisure. Commodore Class cabins as the ferry Independent Exploration: The DAY 10 ~ BERGEN cruises overnight from Denmark to afternoon is free for sightseeing. Excursion: Highlights of Norway. Norway. Take advantage of shopping on DAY 5 ~ C OPENHAGEN / Admire the stunning scenery as you the ship, or enjoy live entertainment. OSLO , N ORWAY travel through Norway. Take a train Complimentary Wi-Fi is available. Independent Exploration: Spend along the eastern fjords to Myrdal. your last morning in Demark at leisure. Continue to Flaam, where there will be RADISSON BLU ROYAL HOTEL This afternoon, embark an overnight time at leisure. Later, cruise the Bergen, Norway ferry toward Norway and Oslo Fjord. crystalline Songefjord to Gudvangen. Take a train back to Bergen. Located on Bergen’s beautiful waterfront DAY 6 ~ OSLO in the Bryggen district, a UNESCO World After breakfast, head out on the deck to Tonight, gather with your fellow travelers for a Farewell Dinner. Heritage site, the Radisson Blue Royal witness the magnificent views of the Hotel incorporates the traditional DAY 11 ~ IN TRANSIT Norwegian coastline as the ferry aesthetic of this historic area and offers Transfer to the Bergen airport for the approaches Oslo. a convenient base from which to explore return flight to your gateway city. A Excursion: Oslo. This thriving capital Bergen. Each night, relax in your well- offers breathtaking vistas and great NOTE : The information presented is preliminary. appointed guest room, decorated with museums. Tour the city, including the Itineraries, included features and schedules comfortable yet modern finishes. are subject to change. Many excursions in this Holmenkollen Ski Jump and Complimentary Wi-Fi is available. Vigelandsparken. program involve an element of walking. Continue to the Radisson Blue Previous page (top to bottom): Scandinavia and check in. ENHANCED PROGRAMMING Gudvangen Independent Exploration: Spend Optional Extension: Stockholm. Copenhagen the afternoon at leisure. Enjoy three nights in this bustling AHI Travel DAY 7 ~ OSLO capital set in a breathtaking International Tower 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Educational Focus: Viking & archipelago. Suite 600 Available at an additional cost. Chicago, IL 60631 Norwegian Emigration 2016-2