Majestic Scandinavia

16 DAY TOUR OF FINLAND, SWEDEN, NORWAY AND MORE, WITH FLIGHTS INCLUDED.

From * SAVE UP TO At a glance $ $8400 Get lost in the beauty of Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark on this amazing 16 day 5699 PER COUPLE* tour. Experience the vibrant culture and style of Helsinki, Stockholm, Bergen, Oslo and U L per person twin share N A BE E ATABLE D Copenhagen on this incredible journey. With return international flights, transfers, 11 13 NIGHTS nights’ hotel accommodation, 2 cruises, 19 meals, and a professional English-speaking Home to deep fjords, icy waterfalls, tour guide, this package has it all for the perfect Scandinavian adventure. lush valleys and snow-capped mountains – you’ll marvel in the beauty that is Scandinavia. With so much on offer, you’ll be planning your return trip before you even get home.

1300 292 803 nrmatravel.com.au 9A York St Sydney Offer available for a limited time or until sold out. The itinerary Day 1 Overnight: Clarion Hotel, Stockholm. Australia – Helsinki Meals included: Breakfast. Today you’ll depart from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth for Helsinki. Fly with airlines including Finnair, Swiss Day 5 Airlines, Lufthansa or Singapore (to name a few). Day at your leisure in Stockholm You can spend today doing whatever takes your fancy. Or you Meals included: In flight. can take part in an optional tour to visit the City Hall where the annual Nobel Prize banquet is held. Day 2 Welcome to Helsinki Overnight: Clarion Hotel, Stockholm. Upon your arrival you’ll be taken to your hotel to relax until tour Meals included: Breakfast. orientation in the evening. Day 6 Overnight: Holiday Inn Helsinki West-Ruoholahti, Helsinki. Stockholm – Hamar Meals included: None. Your journey begins today onboard a coach heading for Norway. You’ll stop in the city of Karlstad, the capital of the province Day 3 Värmland, beautifully located on the shores of Lake Värnern. After Tour of Helsinki – Cruise to Stockholm crossing the border into Norway, continue on to Hamar, located This morning, enjoy a city tour of the Finnish capital with a local near Norway’s largest lake, Lake Mjøsa. guide. See the colourful harbour market, the Senate Square, Cathedral, Sibelius monument and much more. After, you’ll have Overnight: Scandic Hotel, Hamar. some free time before embarking on a cruise to Stockholm where Meals included: Breakfast and dinner. you’ll enjoy a buffet dinner, complimentary beer, wine, and soft drinks. Day 7 Hamar – Lom – Geiranger Overnight: Tallink Silja Line Cruise Ship - Seaview cabin (A Class). The first stop today is Lillehammer, where the 1994 Olympics Meals included: Breakfast and dinner. took place. Then, continue north through the green farmland of Gudbrands Valley. In Lom, you’ll stop and see the amazing Day 4 wooden stave church dating back to the 12th century. Your Welcome to Stockholm journey continues via Grotli to Geiranger, where you’ll stop for a Enjoy breakfast while sailing through the breath-taking photo opportunity before descending the hairpin curves to the Stockholm archipelago. Once you arrive in Stockholm you’ll head village. out on a city tour with a local guide of the Swedish capital. From Fjällgatan you’ll have a view of Stockholm spread out on 14 Overnight: Union Hotel, Geiranger. islands, connected by bridges. Visit Gamla Stan, an old city with Meals included: Breakfast and lunch. narrow cobble-stoned lanes, charming small squares, medieval buildings, and much more. You’ll have the afternoon all to yourself to spend however you like.

nrmatravel.com.au Page 2 Majestic Scandinavia 1300 292 803 The itinerary Day 8 Day 11 Geirangerfjord – Briksdalsbreen– Balestrand Geilo – Oslo This morning take a cruise on the UNESCO listed Geirangerfjord This morning you’ll head for Oslo, the capital of Norway. Once you with its impressive waterfalls ‘the Bridal Veil’ and ‘the Seven arrive you’ll have some free time for lunch before joining a guided Sisters’. Then continue on to Briksdalsbreen, a glacier located at tour of Oslo, including a visit to Frogner Park, Royal Palace, Opera the end of the Oldedalen valley. After your glacier experience, house and City Hall. The rest of the day is free to explore the city sit back in the coach and soak in the view of the mountains and at your own pace. fjords on the way to Balestrand. Overnight: First Hotel Millennium, Oslo. Overnight: Kvikne’s Hotel, Balestrand. Meals included: Breakfast and lunch. Meals included: Breakfast and dinner. Day 12 Day 9 Oslo – Cruise to Copenhagen Balestrand – Bergen You can continue your exploration of Oslo this morning Take a ferry this morning to Hella and continue along the scenic before climbing aboard the DFDS Seaways overnight cruise to coastal route to Manheller, before a short trip to Fodnes. Then, Copenhagen. Dinner on board tonight is a famous Scandinavian continue to Gudvangen and climb aboard a mini-cruise of the smorgåsbord buffet. Sogne fjord, the longest and deepest fjord in the world. Marvel at the landscape as you sail into the Nærøy fjord – a UNESCO World Overnight: Clarion Admiral Hotel, Bergen. Heritage Site. Disembark in Flåm and continue your trip by rail to Meals included: Breakfast and dinner. Voss where you’ll be met by coach to take you to Bergen. Day 13 Overnight: Clarion Admiral Hotel, Bergen. Welcome to Copenhagen Meals included: Breakfast and dinner. Upon your arrival in Copenhagen, meet your local guide and see some of the highlights Copenhagen has to offer including the Day 10 little Mermaid, the Gefion fountain and much more. Then take a Bergen – Geilo visit to Tivoli Gardens amusement park for some fun before free A guided tour of Bergen will take you to the famous open-air time in the afternoon to explore. fish market and Bryggen, where traditional medieval buildings still remain. You’ll have some free time for shopping and lunch Overnight: Radisson Blu Scandinavia, Copenhagen. before continuing towards the Hardanger fjord, with its romantic Meals included: Breakfast. landscape of fruit orchards and rounded mountains. Visit the impressive Vøringsfoss waterfall with its vertical drop of 180 metres before ascending the Hardanger Mountain Plateau to get to the resort town of Geilo.

Overnight: Storefjell Resort, Geilo. Meals included: Breakfast and dinner.

nrmatravel.com.au Page 3 Majestic Scandinavia 1300 292 803 The itinerary Day 14 Day at your leisure in Copenhagen Enjoy your last day at leisure in the Danish capital. With so many attractions in one city, you can do as little or as much as you like.

Overnight: Radisson Blu Scandinavia, Copenhagen. Meals included: Breakfast. Day 15 Copenhagen – Australia Head to the airport for your flight home to Australia.

Overnight: Radisson Blu Scandinavia, Copenhagen. Meals included: Breakfast. Day 16 Arrive in Australia Some flights may arrive in Australia +1 day later.

nrmatravel.com.au Page 4 Majestic Scandinavia 1300 292 803 Inclusions Highlights Dining • Discover Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark. • Enjoy 18 meals including a traditional Scandinavian • See Uspenski Cathedral and Church in the Rock in Helsinki. smorgåsbord buffet. • Sail through the breathtaking Stockholm archipelago. Tour essentials • Tour the ‘Old City’ of Gamla Stan, Stockholm. • Airline taxes and surcharges. • Enjoy a day at leisure in Stockholm. • Professional English-speaking tour guide.. • Travel to the impressive Lake Vänern. • Stop in Lillehammer site of the 1994 Winter Olympics. Transport • See a stunning 12th century stave church in Lom. • Transportation by air conditioned coach. • Sail the panoramic Norwegian Geirangerfjord. • Ride an open air Troll Car to beautiful Briksdalsbreen. Transfers • Enjoy a mini cruise on the spectacular Sognefjord. • All transfers included. • Ride the scenic ‘Flàm Railway’ in Norway. • Explore Bergen on a city tour. • See the magnificent waterfalls of Vøringsfossen. • Enjoy a guided tour of Olso. • Relax with a day at leisure in Oslo. • See the Little Mermaid and Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen. • Visit the Tivoli Gardens Amusement Park. • Enjoy free time in the Danish capital of Copenhagen. • Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Flights • Return economy flights departing SYD/MEL/BNE/ADL/PER. Cruise • 2 nights cruising aboard the Silja Line and DFDS Seaways Cruise ships. Accommodation • 11 nights hotel accommodation.

nrmatravel.com.au Page 5 Majestic Scandinavia 1300 292 803 Things you should know Booking information Flights After purchase, you will receive a receipt and a purchase Airline(s) used confirmation email. You will also be directed to an online Swiss Airways, Austrian Airways, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Passenger Information Form. You must complete your Passenger Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways, China Information Form within 72 hours of purchase. Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Any special requests, preferences and optional extras must be Airways, Air France, KLM, Finnair, Emirates, Etihad, Alitalia, Air clearly stated in your Passenger Information Form. Any change Berlin, British Airways plus any codeshare partners (subject to requested after submitting your Passenger Information form availability). cannot be guaranteed, is strictly subject to availability and will Arrive early in Helsinki, Finland incur surcharges as outlined in the Schedule of fees below. $200 per person/voucher subject to availability. On purchasing this travel offer you are bound by the suppliers standard Terms and Conditions in addition to the specific terms Please note: and conditions outlined in this important information. • This fee does not include extra nights accommodation, meals or airport transfers. Please note: all additional charges are payable direct to the NRMA • No flight booking changes or cancellations permitted after air (unless otherwise stated). tickets have been issued. Offer essentials • Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking. • Travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 28th Stay behind in Copenhagen, Denmark August 2018. $200 per person/voucher subject to availability. • Travel offer is valid for one person based on twin share. Please note: Single traveller supplement • This fee does not include extra nights accommodation, meals • For solo travellers a mandatory single supplement of $1250. or airport transfers. • No flight booking changes or cancellations permitted after air Departure dates tickets have been issued. 2018 • Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking. • May: 8 • August: 28 Stopover packages Twin share Surcharges • $450k per person/each way. Dates/months with a * incur a Vietnam high season surcharge of $150 per person. Solo Traveller • $700 each way. Departure cities Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth.

nrmatravel.com.au Page 6 Majestic Scandinavia 1300 292 803 Things you should know Locations *Please note: Rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type, and * Singapore are subject to availability based on seasonality. Properties will be Includes: confirmed, no later than two weeks prior to travel. • 2 Nights in 4 star accommodation. Extra nights • Daily breakfast. • Helsinki (Pre Tour): $200 per room including breakfast. • Return airport transfers. • Copenhagen (Post Tour): $290 per room including breakfast. Please note: An outbound and inbound stopover may be chosen; • Extra nights are subject to availability until the time of booking. though the stopover location must be the same each way, due to Airport transfers are not included if you wish to arrive early or the airline used. Stopover packages are subject to availability. stay behind.

Flight Class upgrades Please note: extra nights are based on room only and subject to All upgrades are subject to availability – please request a quote availability until the time of booking. Airport transfers are not from your consultant or include the request on your passenger included if you wish to arrive early or stay behind. information form. Maximum room capacity Cruises 2 people Cabins Child Policy All cabins are subject to availability; some cabins may have • No child discounts. Full price applies for all children travelling restricted views. with their parents. • Strictly valid for children/infants 12 years old and over. Accommodation • Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years Standard packages old and over to travel. 4 star (self-rated) • No unaccompanied minors allowed. • Helsinki: Holiday Inn Helsinki West-Ruoholahti. Adjoining rooms • Cruise: Tallink Silja Line Cruise Ship (Seaview cabin - A Class). Not available • Stockholm: Clarion Hotel. • Hamar: Scandic Hotel. Triple Share Not available • Geiranger: Union Hotel. • Balestrand: Kvikne's Hotel. Bedding configuration • Bergen: Clarion Admiral Hotel. Land: Double or Twin bedding (subject to availability). Cruise: Twin bedding. • Geilo: Storefjell Resort. • Oslo: First Hotel Millennium. • Cruise: DFDS Seaways Cruise (Seaview cabin). • Copenhagen: Radisson Blu Scandinavia.

nrmatravel.com.au Page 7 Majestic Scandinavia 1300 292 803 Things you should know General tour information Other important information Minimum group size 20, maximum group size 40 per vehicle. Coach Tour Optional tours and activities Meals Day 5: Daily breakfast is included in the tour, for all other meals; Stockholm (Sweden): €76 (approx. $108 AUD) per lunches and dinners the tour manager will offer assistance with person/package. reservations, suggestions and directions to local restaurants. You can also enquire about any allergies and food and if necessary * City Hall Tour where the Nobel Prize Banquet is held. advise meals to be to be prepared with any medication you * Vasa Ship Museum. require.

Day 10: Luggage Bergen (Norway): 90 NOK (approx. $15 AUD) per person. You will be responsible for all your personal belongings whilst * Return Funicular Ride to the top of Mount Floyen. on the tour. With regards to luggage, you must carry your own luggage from the coach to the hotel room and back to the coach. Day 12: The driver will assist with the uploading and offloading of their Oslo (Norway): €75 (approx. $106 AUD) per person/package. luggage from the coach. * Viking Ship Museum. Passengers may bring 1 suitcase of max. 23 kilos per person and 1 small carry-on luggage on the coach (handbag size - no * Polar Ship Fram Museum. suitcases on the coach). Please note airline baggage weight Please note: restrictions are generally 20kg per piece unless otherwise • Prices are based on 2017 rates and may increase advised. On the overnight ferry, the suitcases will go in containers slightly in 2018. on the ship without access to them during the sail. All clients • Some tours require minimum numbers to operate. should therefore prepare an overnight bag to take to the cabins • Prices are based on per person, are subject to availability, time with the necessary items for the cruise. permitting and weather conditions, and are payable direct to Gratuities the tour operator in the currency specified. Gratuities (tips) are not included in the tour price for services • Some tours require minimum numbers to operate. of the tour manager and driver throughout the tour. The recommended tip for the tour manager and driver is €5 per Exclusions person per/ day, which will be collected by the tour manager • Visa fees and requirements (not required for Europe if travelling whilst on tour. on an Australian passport for stays up to 90 days). Fitness level required and mobility • Meals/beverages not stated in the itinerary. Our coaches are not equipped with wheelchair access, so • Optional gratuities/tipping €5 per person/ day. unfortunately our tours are currently not suitable for wheelchair • Optional activities and tours. users and those less mobile. • Personal expenses. • Travel insurance (strongly recommended). nrmatravel.com.au Page 8 Majestic Scandinavia 1300 292 803 Things you should know Please note; a general level of fitness will be required. If you have any concerns please consult your healthcare provider prior to purchase/travel. Visas A Tourist visa is not required for Europe for stays up to 90 days if travelling on an Australian passport. Passengers who are not Australian citizens must check with the respective consulate or a visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required. Schedule of fees Voluntary changes This includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring airline ticket or travel voucher reissue. 1st change - $100.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/other travel provider. 2nd change - $150.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/other travel provider. Subsequent changes - $250.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/other travel provider. Changes within 30 days of departure $350.00 person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/other travel provider. Changes within 14 days of departure $500.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/other travel provider.

Name changes due to passenger error If the incorrect name has been advised to the NRMA, charges of $150.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/other travel provider will apply.

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