SCANDINAVIA 2021 TRAVEL BROCHURE WHY TRAVEL WITH TOURS Let our clients tell you why...

This was a trip of a lifetime for us. The Brekke staff was so helpful planning our pre- and post- trips. Our guide was fantastic! H.L. & P. Z. ~ Hager City, WI

Fantastic adventure! The tour provided us with a great overview of , its history, culture, and spirit. We enjoyed the tour and all of the folks we met along the way. R. & B.K. ~ Sturgis, SD

This was the trip of a lifetime for my 89 year old father, my sister, brother, and I. We learned so much about the beautiful country of our ancestors, its culture, as well as the kindness and humor of the native Norwegians. We had a small tour and we all became like one big family. I can’t wait to go back to Norway with Brekke Tours! BREKKE TOURS J.B. ~ Newton, IA

I have lived in Norway and still saw many new YOUR SCANDINAVIAN SPECIALIST SINCE 1956 places and learned so much of my family’s country from our exceptional guide. I am most impressed with my experience and would not 2020 was certainly a year for the record books! We would like to thank all of our hesitate to take another trip with Brekke. clients for their patience, understanding, and words of encouragement throughout R.H. ~ Bakersfield, CA the year as we struggled with the ever-changing policies and restrictions on Second tour with Brekke and completely overseas travel. Although we were greatly disappointed in having to reschedule satisfied with both pre-planning and escorted all of our tours in 2020, we are hoping 2021 brings a ray of hope to the travel portions of both trips. industry. M.B. ~ Wauwatosa, WI Being at home more than normal seemed only to increase our desire to travel. Breathtaking scenery, fantastic sites and The staff of Brekke Tours missed exploring far-flung places, meeting new people experiences. A truly amazing tour! and experiencing different cultures. Provided that it is safe to travel in 2021, we S.M. ~ Brooklyn Park, MN hope that you will feel confident to join us as we return to our favorite corner of the world, Scandinavia!

With our client's safety being of utmost importance, Brekke's 2021 escorted tours have been modified to accommodate smaller groups. You can be assured the hotels, buses and activity/tour companies we work with are all following the safety guidelines as issued by their respective governments.

If you choose to travel with just family or friends rather than with a group, we are here to help you create a customized travel plan tailored to your interests, travel dates and budget. Whether you choose to explore the remote areas of northern BREKKE TOURS & TRAVEL Norway from your rorbu or drive the Ring Road around Iceland, Brekke Tours is 802 N. 43rd Street Grand Forks, ND 58203 here to help you, just as we've been since 1956. Toll-Free: 1-800-437-5302 Local: 701-772-8999 However you choose to travel, we hope to make your trip as worry-free as possible Fax: 701-780-9352 so that you can enjoy yourtime exploring Scandinavia's unique culture surrounded [email protected] by breathtaking scenery. We look forward to continuing our long-standing tradition WWW.BREKKETOURS.COM of personalized service provided by knowledgable staff members not only in 2021, but in the years to come. Photography courtesy of: Shutterstock.com and Hurtigruten TABLE OF CONTENTS

Scandinavia Escorted Group Tours & Cruises Splendor of Norway...... 4 Best of Norway...... 5 Spectacular Norway...... 6 Captivating Scandinavia...... 7 Taste of Norway & Sweden...... 8 Taste of Sweden & Denmark...... 9 Adventure in the Fjords...... 10 Norway: Scenic & Historic...... 11 / / Valdres Heritage Tour...... 12 Norwegian Coastal Voyage...... 13 BREKKE TOURS Iceland Escorted Group Tours Iceland Complete...... 14 YOUR SCANDINAVIAN SPECIALIST SINCE 1956 Grand Tour of Iceland...... 15

Pre- and Post-Tour Extensions Denmark, Sweden and ...... 16 Iceland and Faroe Islands...... 17

Independent Travel Options Norway's Fjord Country...... 18 Norway Self Drive...... 19 Scandinavia and Iceland...... 20 Summer & Winter Travel Options...... 21

2022 Tours 2022 Escorted Tour Schedule...... 23 Land of the Midnight Sun (2022 Departure)...... 22

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Tour A: June 12 - 20 Tour B: August 28 - September 5

HIGHLIGHTS City sightseeing in and • Flåm Railway • Fjord Cruise from Flåm to • Overnight along the beautiful Hardangerfjord • Hardangervidda National Park Center • Norwegian Industrial Museum • Hopperstad Stave Church DAY 5 JUNE 16 / SEPTEMBER 1 [B,D] ITINERARY INCLUDES ITINERARY | 9 DAYS Balestrand――Lofthus: Ferry from Vangsnes to Hella. In Vik, visit the 12th century Hopperstad Stave Church. • Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul, including Proceed over the Vik Mountains to Voss. Lunch on own. taxes, fees & fuel surcharge Drive to , the heart of Norway’s cherry, apple NORWAY and pear orchards. Dinner and overnight at the exquisite • 7 nights accommodations, double occupancy, with Hotel with a spectacular view of the Sørfjord. private facilities Balestrand DAY 6 JUNE 17 / SEPTEMBER 2 [B,L,D] • Daily breakfast [B], 1 lunch [L] and 5 dinners [D] Voss Flåm Lofthus―Rjukan: Drive to Telemark, an area rich in Bergen Lofthus cultural traditions. Lunch at the Hardangervidda National • 1st-class touring coach, train & ferries per itinerary Park Center. Learn about the thousands of wild • City sightseeing in Bergen and Oslo Rjukan Oslo roaming the Hardangervidda plateau through a variety of interactive exhibits. Dinner and overnight at Gaustablikk • Entrance fees to all sites including: Troldhaugen, Høyfjellshotell/Skinnarbu National Park Hotel. Hopperstad Stave Church, Hardangervidda DAY 7 JUNE 18 / SEPTEMBER 3 [B] National Park Center, Norwegian Industrial DAY 1 JUNE 12 / AUGUST 28 Mpls/St. Paul―Bergen: Depart on your transatlantic Rjukan―Oslo: Morning visit to Vemork, the hydroelectric Museum and Holmenkollen Ski Jump flight. To request alternate dates or for estimated airfare power plant, where the Nazis produced “heavy water” for their atomic bomb experiments. Learn about the German • Luggage handling at hotels for 1 suitcase supplements from other US cities, please note on application. occupation of Norway during World War II. Lunch on own in (subject to availability) Rjukan with opportunity to visit a local silversmith. En route DAY 2 JUNE 13 / AUGUST 29 [D] to Oslo, photostop at Heddal Stave Church, the largest of • Tour Director for Days 2 - 9 Bergen: Arrive at Bergen Flesland Airport. Transfer the remaining 28 stave churches in Norway. Overnight at to hotel. Balance of day free to adjust to time change. the classic Grand Hotel in Oslo. Dinner on own. TOUR PRICING Welcome dinner and overnight at the Clarion Admiral Hotel. DAY 8 JUNE 19 / SEPTEMBER 4 [B,D] Oslo: Morning sightseeing tour of Oslo includes a visit Price with air/taxes/fuel from...... $4595 DAY 3 JUNE 14 / AUGUST 30 [B] Bergen: Morning sightseeing tour of Norway’s second to Vigeland Sculpture Park and Holmenkollen Ski Jump. Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul plus taxes/ largest city includes a walk through the historic Hanseatic Afternoon free for shopping and independent explorations. fees and fuel surcharge. Unless paid in full, fuel Wharf (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and a visit to Farewell dinner and overnight at hotel. and all taxes are subject to change and will be re- Troldhaugen, home of Norway’s internationally-known assessed in your statement prior to final payment. composer, the late Edvard Grieg. Afternoon and evening DAY 9 JUNE 20 / SEPTEMBER 5 [B] Inquire about airfare from your home city. free to visit the famous Fish Market or ride the funicular to Oslo―Depart: Tour ends following breakfast. Transfer to Oslo Gardermoen Airport for return flight. Longer stays Land Only from...... $3395 the top of Mount Fløyen for a magnificent view of Bergen. Dinner on own. Overnight at hotel. may be requested upon registration for a minimum charge Services begin in Bergen and end in Oslo of $150. Single Room Supplement...... $795 DAY 4 JUNE 15 / AUGUST 31 [B,D] Bergen―Voss―Balestrand: Morning drive to Voss. Transfer to the Oslo/Bergen Railway and continue to Myrdal and board the famous Flåm Railway, ranked as one of the EXTEND YOUR STAY top 20 train rides in the world. Enjoy breathtaking views and the thundering sound of waterfalls as we descend 2800 Add an extra night in Bergen or Oslo, a visit to the feet within 13 miles from Myrdal to Flåm. Cruise the mighty Faroe Islands or Iceland before arriving in Bergen. from Flåm to Balestrand. Dinner and overnight After the tour, you may choose to travel from Oslo at the historic Kvikne’s Hotel. to Copenhagen by cruise or to Stockholm by train. See pages 16-17 for details or visit our website for additional pre- & post-tour options.

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Tour A: June 19 - 29 Tour B: July 6 - 16 Tour C: July 31 - August 10

HIGHLIGHTS City sightseeing in Oslo, Bergen and Stavanger • Lunch at a family farm • Excursion to Briksdal Glacier by Troll Cart • Flåm Railway • Aurlandfjord and Nærøyfjord Cruise • Nordvegen History Centre in Avaldnes (home to the first kings of Norway) DAY 6 JUNE 24 / JULY 11 / AUGUST 5 [B,D] ITINERARY | 11 DAYS Loen―Flåm: Morning excursion to the sparkling Briksdal ITINERARY INCLUDES Glacier. Travel to Skei. Opportunity to purchase quality crafts and woven products at Audhild Viken’s Weaving • Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul, including Workshop. Drive to Mannheller. Ferry across the mighty taxes, fees & fuel surcharge Geiranger Sognefjord to Fodnes. Proceed through the world’s 2nd Loen longest tunnel (15.22 miles) from Lærdal to . Dinner • 9 nights accommodations, double occupancy, with and overnight at Fretheim Hotel (Tour A) / Flåmsbrygga private facilities Voss Hotel (Tours B & C). Flåm Lillehammer • Daily breakfast [B], 1 lunch [L] and 5 dinners [D] Bergen DAY 7 JUNE 25 / JULY 12 / AUGUST 6 [B,D] Flåm―Norway in a Nutshell Excursion―Bergen: • 1st-class touring coach, train & ferries per itinerary NORWAY Oslo Morning cruise on the dramatic Aurlandfjord and Nærøyfjord • City sightseeing in Oslo, Bergen and Stavanger (placed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2005) from Stavanger Flåm to Gudvangen. Return to Flåm by bus. Board the • Excursion to Briksdal Glacier Flåm Railway, deemed by some as the most fantastic train ride in Europe. Ascend the Flåm Valley, climbing 2800 feet • Entrance fees to all sites including: Norwegian DAY 1 JUNE 19 / JULY 6 / JULY 31 within 13 miles to Myrdal. Transfer to the Oslo/Bergen Folk Museum, Fossheim Steinsenter, Troldhaugen Mpls/St. Paul―Oslo: Depart on your transatlantic flight. To Railway and continue to Voss. Meet the motorcoach and request alternate dates or for estimated airfare supplements and Nordvegen History Centre drive to Bergen, Norway’s second largest city. Dinner. from other US cities, please note on application. Overnight at the Clarion Admiral Hotel. • Luggage handling at hotels for 1 suitcase DAY 2 JUNE 20 / JULY 7 / AUGUST 1 [D] (subject to availability) DAY 8 JUNE 26 / JULY 13 / AUGUST 7 [B] Oslo: Arrive at Oslo Gardermoen Airport. Transfer to hotel. Bergen: Morning sightseeing tour of Bergen includes a Balance of day free to relax and adjust to time change. • Tour Director for Days 2 - 11 visit to Troldhaugen, the home of Norway’s internationally- Welcome dinner and overnight at the Grand Hotel. known composer, the late Edvard Grieg. Tour concludes DAY 3 JUNE 21 / JULY 8 / AUGUST 2 [B] with a guided walk through the historic Hanseatic Wharf. TOUR PRICING Oslo: Morning sightseeing tour of Oslo includes a visit to Balance of afternoon and evening free. Dinner on own. Vigeland Sculpture Park and the Norwegian Folk Museum Overnight at hotel. Price with air/taxes/fuel from...... $4895 featuring the Gol Stave Church. Balance of day free. Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul plus taxes/ DAY 9 JUNE 27 / JULY 14 / AUGUST 8 [B] Dinner on own. Overnight at hotel. fees and fuel surcharge. Unless paid in full, fuel Bergen―Stavanger: Travel the coastal route to Stavanger and all taxes are subject to change and will be re- via . Ferry from Halhjem to Sandvikvåg. Visit the DAY 4 JUNE 22 / JULY 9 / AUGUST 3 [B,L] assessed in your statement prior to final payment. Nordvegen History Centre in Avaldnes, home to the first Oslo―Lillehammer: Depart Oslo for Jevnaker. Opportunity Inquire about airfare from your home city. to purchase Norwegian glass/crystal at reduced prices at kings of Norway and the legendary figures who appear so Hadeland Glassworks. Proceed to a local farm where we often in sagas and songs. Drive the underwater tunnels Land Only from...... $3795 meet a Norwegian family and savor a traditional Norwegian from Rennesøy to Randaberg. Continue to Stavanger. Services begin in Oslo and end in Stavanger “middag.” Drive to Lillehammer. View the sites of the 1994 Dinner on own. Overnight at the Clarion Stavanger Hotel. Winter Olympics. Overnight at Scandic Victoria Hotel Single Room Supplement...... $895 DAY 10 JUNE 28 / JULY 15 / AUGUST 9 [B,D] (Tours A & B) / Clarion Collection Hotel Hammer (Tour C). Stavanger: Sightseeing tour of Stavanger. This modern DAY 5 JUNE 23 / JULY 10 / AUGUST 4 [B,D] Norwegian city, a hub of the North Sea oil exploration and Lillehammer―Geiranger―Loen: Travel through the development operations, is a charming mixture of old and EXTEND YOUR STAY Gudbrandsdal and Otta Valleys to Lom. Visit the Fossheim new, retaining much of its 18th century charm. Afternoon Steinsenter in Lom for a chance to explore the Stone free. Farewell dinner and overnight at hotel. Add an extra night in Oslo or Stavanger, Museum and shop in the jewelry gallery. Continue across a 3-day Iceland Stopover, or explore the DAY 11 JUNE 29 / JULY 16 / AUGUST 10 [B] the Grotli Mountains to the fabulous fjord country. Weather capital cities of Copenhagen or Stockholm Stavanger―Depart: Tour ends following breakfast. permitting, drive to Dalsnibba Observation Point for a before joining the tour in Oslo. Transfer to Stavanger Sola Airport for return flight. Longer spectacular view of the Geirangerfjord, a UNESCO World stays may be requested upon registration for a minimum See pages 16-17 for details or visit our website Heritage Site since 2005. Continue to Loen. Dinner and charge of $150. for additional pre- & post-tour options. overnight at Alexandra Hotel.

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Tour A: June 26 - July 6 Tour B: July 10 - 20 Tour C: July 22 - August 1

HIGHLIGHTS City sightseeing in Oslo, Bergen and • Atlantic Ocean Road • Geirangerfjord Cruise • Hardangerfjord Nature Center • Flåm Railway • Excursion to Briksdal Glacier by Troll Cart • Ergan Kystfort • Nidaros Cathedral DAY 6 JULY 1 / JULY 15 / JULY 27 [B,D] ITINERARY INCLUDES ITINERARY | 11 DAYS Voss―Flåm―Loen: Board the Oslo/Bergen Railway. At Myrdal, transfer to the famous Flåm Railway, ranked • Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul, including as one of the top 20 train rides in the world. Within 13 taxes, fees & fuel surcharge miles, descend 2800 feet to Flåm. Drive through the world's 2nd longest tunnel from Aurland to Lærdal. Ferry across • 9 nights accommodations, double occupancy, with Molde Trondheim the mighty Sognefjord. Proceed to Skei. Opportunity to private facilities purchase quality crafts and woven products at Audhild Geiranger • Daily breakfast [B], 1 lunch [L] and 8 dinners [D] Loen Viken’s Weaving Workshop. Drive to Loen. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Alexandra. • 1st-class touring coach, train & ferries per itinerary Flåm Voss DAY 7 JULY 2 / JULY 16 / JULY 28 [B,D] • City sightseeing in Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim Bergen Loen: Morning excursion to the sparkling Briksdal Glacier. • Excursion to Briksdal Glacier NORWAY Ride the "Troll Cart" to view the glacier and feel the icy Oslo waters of the river below. Return to Loen. Afternoon free • Entrance fees to all sites including: Norwegian to relax at the hotel or experience the Loen Skylift for a Folk Museum, Hardangerfjord Nature Center, DAY 1 JUNE 26 / JULY 10 / JULY 22 view of the surrounding fjords and mountains. Dinner and Troldhaugen, Ergan Kystfort and Nidaros Mpls/St. Paul―Oslo: Depart on your transatlantic flight. To overnight at Hotel Alexandra. Cathedral request alternate dates or for estimated airfare supplements from other US cities, please note on application. DAY 8 JULY 3 / JULY 17 / JULY 29 [B,D] • Luggage handling at hotels for 1 suitcase Loen―Geiranger―Molde: Cruise the renowned (subject to availability) DAY 2 JUNE 27 / JULY 11 / JULY 23 [D] Geirangerfjord from Hellesylt to Geiranger. Travel the Oslo: Arrive at Oslo Gardermoen Airport. Transfer to hotel. “Golden Route.” Ascend the Eagle Road and continue to • Tour Director for Days 2 - 11 Balance of day free to relax and adjust to time change. the famous Troll’s Path with its steep and narrow hairpin Welcome dinner and overnight at the Grand Hotel. bends. Proceed to Molde, the “City of Roses,” for dinner TOUR PRICING and overnight at Scandic Seilet (Tours A & C) / Thon Hotel DAY 3 JUNE 28 / JULY 12 / JULY 24 [B] Moldefjord (Tour B). Price with air/taxes/fuel from...... $4895 Oslo: Morning sightseeing tour of Oslo includes a visit to Vigeland Sculpture Park and the Norwegian Folk Museum DAY 9 JULY 4 / JULY 18 / JULY 30 [B,L,D] Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul plus taxes/ featuring Gol Stave Church. Afternoon and evening free for Molde―Trondheim: Drive the Atlantic Ocean Road with fees and fuel surcharge. Unless paid in full, fuel shopping and independent explorations. Dinner on own. the vast ocean on one side and snow-clad mountain peaks and all taxes are subject to change and will be re- Overnight at hotel. on the other. Travel to the fishing village of Bud. Tour Ergan assessed in your statement prior to final payment. Kystfort, a defensive bunker built by the Germans during Inquire about airfare from your home city. DAY 4 JUNE 29 / JULY 13 / JULY 25 [B,D] the occupation of Norway during World War II. Salmon Oslo――Voss: Drive through the Hallingdal lunch at a local restaurant. Continue to Trondheim. Land Only from...... $3795 Valley. Cross the Hardangervidda, the largest high mountain Dinner. Overnight at Scandic Nidelven Hotel (Tours A & B) Services begin in Oslo and end in Trondheim plateau in Northern Europe, to Hardanger. In Eidfjord, visit / Radisson BLU Royal Garden Hotel (Tour C). Single Room Supplement...... $895 the Hardangerfjord Nature Center reflecting Norway’s love and respect for nature. Continue to Voss. Dinner and DAY 10 JULY 5 / JULY 19 / JULY 31 [B,D] overnight at the historic Fleischer’s Hotel. Trondheim: Morning sightseeing tour of Trondheim includes a visit to the Nidaros Cathedral, one of the most EXTEND YOUR STAY DAY 5 JUNE 30 / JULY 14 / JULY 26 [B,D] splendid cathedrals in Scandinavia. Afternoon free. Bergen Excursion: Travel to Norway’s second largest city, Farewell dinner and overnight at hotel. Add an extra night in Oslo or Trondheim, Bergen. City sightseeing tour includes Troldhaugen, home a 3-day Iceland Stopover, a visit to the Faroe of Norway’s renowned musician, the late Edvard Grieg. DAY 11 JULY 6 / JULY 20 / AUGUST 1 [B] Islands or sail north from Trondheim to on Tour concludes with a guided walk through the historic Trondheim―Depart: Tour ends following breakfast. the Norwegian Coastal Voyage. Hanseatic Wharf. Time on own to stroll through the colorful Transfer to Trondheim Værnes Airport for return flight. Fish Market or take other independent explorations. Return Longer stays may be requested upon registration for a See pages 16-17 for details or visit our website to Voss for dinner and overnight at hotel. minimum charge of $150. for additional pre- & post-tour options.

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June 29 - July 11

HIGHLIGHTS City sightseeing in Bergen, Oslo, Stockholm and Copenhagen • Norway in a Nutshell experience • Borgund Stave Church • Dala Horse Center • Uppsala Cathedral • Vasa Ship Museum • Sweden’s Kingdom of Crystal • Frederiksborg Castle DAY 7 MONDAY, JULY 5 [B,D] ITINERARY | 13 DAYS Oslo―Tällberg: Drive to the province of Värmland with ITINERARY INCLUDES its lakes and forests. Travel through Malung known for its leather industry. At Nusnäs, tour the center for the • Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul, including SWEDEN production of the traditional Dala wooden horses, the taxes, fees & fuel surcharge Flåm symbol of Sweden. Continue to Tällberg. Dinner and • 11 nights accommodations, double occupancy, Tällberg overnight at Dalecarlia Hotel & Spa. Bergen Oslo with private facilities Uppsala NORWAY DAY 8 TUESDAY, JULY 6 [B,D] • Daily breakfast [B] and 8 dinners [D] Tällberg―Stockholm: Depart for Sundborn, the home Stockholm of Carl Larsson, one of Sweden’s most beloved artists. • 1st-class touring coach, train & ferries per itinerary Continue to Dalarna, which epitomizes all things Swedish. • City sightseeing in Bergen, Oslo, Stockholm, and Kosta Visit the old university town of Uppsala for a tour of the Copenhagen DENMARK inspiring Uppsala Cathedral. Proceed to Stockholm. Copenhagen Dinner and overnight at Clarion Hotel Sign. • Entrance fees to all sites including: Troldhaugen, Stegastein Viewpoint, Borgund Stave Church, DAY 9 WEDNESDAY, JULY 7 [B,D] DAY 1 TUESDAY, JUNE 29 Dala Horse Center, Carl Larsson Farm, Uppsala Stockholm: Morning sightseeing tour of the Swedish Mpls/St. Paul―Bergen: Depart on your transatlantic Cathedral, Stockholm City Hall, Vasa Ship capital includes City Hall, site of the annual Nobel Prize flight. To request alternate dates or for estimated airfare banquet; and the Vasa Ship Museum, home of the 17th Museum and Frederiksborg Castle supplements from other US cities, please note on application. century warship which sank on her maiden voyage. • Luggage handling at hotels for 1 suitcase (subject DAY 2 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30 [D] Afternoon free to explore Stockholm including Old Town to availability) Bergen: Arrive at Bergen Flesland Airport. Transfer (Gamla Stan) with its narrow streets and old merchants’ to hotel. Balance of day free to adjust to time change. houses. Dinner. Overnight at hotel. • Tour Director for Days 2 - 13 Welcome dinner and overnight at the Clarion Admiral Hotel. DAY 10 THURSDAY, JULY 8 [B,D] DAY 3 THURSDAY, JULY 1 [B] Stockholm―Kosta: Drive through the Swedish TOUR PRICING Bergen: Morning sightseeing tour includes a walk through countryside to the province of Småland in the Kingdom of the historic Hanseatic Wharf (UNESCO World Heritage Crystal. Shopping opportunity at Kosta Boda, one of the Price with air/taxes/fuel from...... $5995 Site) and a visit to Troldhaugen, home of Norway’s world’s leading brands of glassware and art glass. Enjoy Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul plus taxes/ internationally-known composer, the late Edvard Grieg. a “hyttsill” dinner with traditional food and music. Overnight fees and fuel surcharge. Unless paid in full, fuel Afternoon free. Dinner on own. Overnight at hotel. in at the Kosta Boda Art Hotel. and all taxes are subject to change and will be re- assessed in your statement prior to final payment. DAY 4 FRIDAY, JULY 2 [B,D] DAY 11 FRIDAY, JULY 9 [B] Inquire about airfare from your home city. Bergen―Flåm: Drive to Voss. Board the famous Oslo/ Kosta―Copenhagen: Morning departure for Denmark. Bergen Railway and proceed to Myrdal. Change to the Ferry from Helsingborg to Helsingør, Denmark. Tour Land Only from...... $4995 renowned Flåm Railway and descend 2800 feet within 13 Frederiksborg Castle built over three islands housing Services begin in Bergen and end in Copenhagen miles to Flåm. Cruise the Aurlandfjord and Nærøyfjord to priceless treasures such as furniture and tapestries. Gudvangen. Return by motorcoach to Flåm for dinner and Continue to Copenhagen. Overnight at Phoenix Hotel. Single Room Supplement...... $1195 overnight at Fretheim Hotel. DAY 12 SATURDAY, JULY 10 [B,D] DAY 5 SATURDAY, JULY 3 [B,D] Copenhagen: Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Flåm―Oslo: Drive to Stegastein Viewpoint for a Copenhagen featuring the famous statue, the Little EXTEND YOUR STAY spectacular view of Norway’s fjord country. At Borgund, tour Mermaid. Time to browse the world’s longest shopping one of the best preserved of the remaining stave churches. street, Strøget or visit the famous Tivoli Gardens. Farewell Add an extra night in Bergen or Copenhagen, Dinner at a family farm en route to Oslo. Overnight at the dinner and overnight at hotel. a 3-day Iceland Stopover, a visit to the Faroe classic Grand Hotel. Islands or sail south from Trondheim to Bergen on DAY 6 SUNDAY, JULY 4 [B] DAY 13 SUNDAY, JULY 11 [B] the Norwegian Coastal Voyage. Oslo: Morning sightseeing includes a tour of Vigeland Park, Copenhagen―Depart: Tour ends following breakfast. See pages 16-17 for details or visit our website the largest sculpture park in the world by a single artist. Transfer to airport for return flight. Longer stays may be for additional pre- & post-tour options. Balance of day free. Dinner on own. Overnight at hotel. requested upon registration or a minimum charge of $150.

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June 29 - July 8

HIGHLIGHTS City sightseeing in Bergen, Oslo and Stockholm • Norway in a Nutshell experience • Borgund Stave Church • Dala Horse Center • Carl Larsson’s home in Sundborn • Uppsala Cathedral • Vasa Ship Museum • Stockholm City Hall DAY 6 SUNDAY, JULY 4 [B] ITINERARY INCLUDES ITINERARY | 10 DAYS Oslo: Morning sightseeing includes a tour of Vigeland Park, the largest sculpture park in the world by a single • Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul, including artist, boasting over 200 pieces by Norwegian sculptor taxes, fees & fuel surcharge Gustav Vigeland. Balance of day free. Dinner on own. SWEDEN Overnight at hotel. • 8 nights accommodations, double occupancy, with NORWAY private facilities DAY 7 MONDAY, JULY 5 [B,D] Voss Flåm Oslo―Tällberg: Drive to the province of Värmland with its • Daily breakfast [B] and 6 dinners [D] Tällberg lakes and forests. There are many artists, writers and poets Bergen Uppsala • 1st-class touring coach, train & ferries per itinerary who have found inspiration in this region. Travel through Oslo Malung known for its leather industry. At Nusnäs, tour the • City sightseeing in Bergen, Oslo and Stockholm center for the production of the traditional Dala wooden Stockholm • Entrance fees to all sites including: Troldhaugen, horses, the symbol of Sweden. Continue to Tällberg. Dinner and overnight at Dalecarlia Hotel & Spa. Stegastein Viewpoint, Borgund Stave Church, Dala Horse Center, Carl Larsson Farm, Uppsala DAY 1 TUESDAY, JUNE 29 DAY 8 TUESDAY, JULY 6 [B,D] Cathedral, Stockholm City Hall and Vasa Ship Mpls/St. Paul―Bergen: Depart on your transatlantic Tällberg―Stockholm: Depart for Sundborn, the home Museum flight. To request alternate dates or for estimated airfare of Carl Larsson, one of Sweden’s most beloved artists. supplements from other US cities, please note on application. Continue to Dalarna, which epitomizes all things Swedish. • Luggage handling at hotels for 1 suitcase Visit the old university town of Uppsala for a tour of the (subject to availability) DAY 2 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30 [D] inspiring Uppsala Cathedral. Proceed to Stockholm. Bergen: Arrive at Bergen Flesland Airport. Transfer Dinner and overnight at Clarion Hotel Sign. • Tour Director for Days 2 - 9 to hotel. Balance of day free to adjust to time change. Welcome dinner and overnight at the Clarion Admiral Hotel. DAY 9 WEDNESDAY, JULY 7 [B,D] TOUR PRICING Stockholm: Morning sightseeing tour of the Swedish DAY 3 THURSDAY, JULY 1 [B] capital includes City Hall, site of the annual Nobel Prize Bergen: Morning sightseeing tour of Norway’s second banquet; and the Vasa Ship Museum, home of the 17th Price with air/taxes/fuel from...... $4895 largest city includes a walk through the historic Hanseatic century warship which sank on her maiden voyage. Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul plus taxes/ Wharf (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and a visit to Afternoon free to explore Stockholm including Old Town fees and fuel surcharge. Unless paid in full, fuel Troldhaugen, home of Norway’s internationally-known (Gamla Stan) with its narrow streets and old merchants’ and all taxes are subject to change and will be re- composer, the late Edvard Grieg. Afternoon free to visit the houses. Dinner. Overnight at hotel. assessed in your statement prior to final payment. famous Fish Market or ride the funicular to the top of Mount Inquire about airfare from your home city. Fløyen for a magnificent view of Bergen. Dinner on own. DAY 10 THURSDAY, JULY 8 [B] Overnight at hotel. Stockholm―Depart: Tour ends following breakfast. Land Only from...... $3895 Transfer to Stockholm Arlanda Airport for return flight. DAY 4 FRIDAY, JULY 2 [B,D] Services begin in Bergen and end in Stockholm Longer stays may be requested upon registration for a Bergen―Flåm: Drive to Voss. Board the famous Oslo/ minimum charge of $150. Single Room Supplement...... $795 Bergen Railway and proceed to Myrdal. Change to the renowned Flåm Railway and descend 2800 feet within 13 miles to Flåm. Cruise the Aurlandfjord and Nærøyfjord to Gudvangen. Return by motorcoach to Flåm for dinner and EXTEND YOUR STAY overnight at Fretheim Hotel.

Experience more of Scandinavia with a 3-day DAY 5 SATURDAY, JULY 3 [B,D] independent adventure to Copenhagen or Helsinki. Flåm―Oslo: Drive to Stegastein Viewpoint for a You can also choose to add an extra night in spectacular view of Norway’s fjord country. At Borgund, tour Stockholm or Bergen or a stopover in Iceland. one of the best preserved of the remaining stave churches. See pages 16-17 for details or visit our website Dinner at a family farm en route to Oslo. Overnight at the for additional pre- & post-tour options. classic Grand Hotel.

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July 6 - 11

HIGHLIGHTS City sightseeing in Stockholm and Copenhagen • Vasa Ship Museum • Stockholm City Hall • Overnight in Sweden’s Kingdom of Crystal at the Kosta Boda Art Hotel • Frederiksborg Castle • Little Mermaid Statue in Copenhagen DAY 5 SATURDAY, JULY 10 [B,D] ITINERARY | 6 DAYS Copenhagen: Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of ITINERARY INCLUDES Copenhagen featuring the famous statue, the Little Mermaid. Time to browse the world’s longest shopping • 5 nights accommodations, double occupancy, with street, Strøget or visit the famous Tivoli Gardens. Farewell private facilities dinner and overnight at hotel. NORWAY • Daily breakfast [B] and 4 dinners [D] SWEDEN DAY 6 SUNDAY, JULY 11 [B] • 1st-class touring coach, train & ferries per itinerary Copenhagen―Depart: Tour ends following breakfast. • City sightseeing in Stockholm and Copenhagen Independent transfer to Copenhagen Kastrup Airport for Stockholm return flight. • Entrance fees to all sites including: Stockholm City Hall, Vasa Ship Museum and Frederiksborg Kosta Castle DENMARK Copenhagen • Luggage handling at hotels for 1 suitcase WANT MORE OF SWEDEN? (subject to availability) DAY 1 TUESDAY, JULY 6 [D] If you would like to experience more of Sweden including an • Tour Director for Days 2 - 5 Stockholm: Independent transfer to Clarion Hotel Sign overnight in the Dalarna Region as well as visits to the Dala (airfare is not included but is available from Brekke Tours). Horse Center, Carl Larsson's home and Uppsala Cathedral, Balance of day free to adjust to time change. Welcome please inquire about beginning the tour from Oslo, Norway. dinner and overnight at the Clarion Hotel Sign. Detailed itinerary is below: TOUR PRICING DAY 2 WEDNESDAY, JULY 7 [B,D] DAY 1 SUNDAY, JULY 4 Stockholm: Morning sightseeing tour of the Swedish Oslo: Independent transfer to the Grand Hotel in Oslo's Land Only from...... $1595 capital includes City Hall, site of the annual Nobel Prize city center. Balance of day free. Overnight at the Grand Services begin in Stockholm and end in Copenhagen. banquet; and the Vasa Ship Museum, home of the 17th Hotel. Airfare is not included, but is available from Brekke century warship which sank on her maiden voyage. Tours. Please request a quote upon registration. Afternoon free to explore Stockholm including Old Town DAY 3 MONDAY, JULY 5 [B,D] Single Room Supplement...... $295 (Gamla Stan) with its narrow streets and old merchants’ Oslo―Tällberg: Breakfast at hotel. Meet your tour group houses. Dinner. Overnight at hotel. at the hotel and depart Oslo. Drive to the province of Värmland with its lakes and forests. There are many artists, DAY 3 THURSDAY, JULY 8 [B,D] writers and poets who have found inspiration in this region. Stockholm―Kosta: Drive through the Swedish Travel through Malung known for its leather industry. At SWEDEN EXTENSION PRICING countryside to the province of Småland in the Kingdom of Nusnäs, tour the center for the production of the traditional Crystal. Shopping opportunity at Kosta Boda, one of the Dala wooden horses, the symbol of Sweden. Continue to world’s leading brands of glassware and art glass. Enjoy Tällberg. Dinner and overnight at Dalecarlia Hotel & Spa. Land Only from...... $995 a “hyttsill” dinner with traditional food and music. Overnight Services begin in Oslo and end in Stockholm in at the Kosta Boda Art Hotel. DAY 4 TUESDAY, JULY 6 [B] Single Room Supplement...... $195 Tällberg―Stockholm: Depart for Sundborn, the home DAY 4 FRIDAY, JULY 9 [B] of Carl Larsson, one of Sweden’s most beloved artists. Kosta―Copenhagen: Morning departure for Denmark. Continue to Dalarna, which epitomizes all things Swedish. Ferry from Helsingborg to Helsingør, Denmark. Tour Visit the old university town of Uppsala for a tour of the EXTEND YOUR STAY Frederiksborg Castle built over three islands housing inspiring Uppsala Cathedral. Proceed to Stockholm. End priceless treasures such as furniture and tapestries. of pre-tour services. Additional tour services continue per Add an extra night in Stockholm or Copenhagen Continue to Copenhagen. Overnight at Phoenix Hotel, itinerary for "Taste of Sweden & Denmark." or enjoy a visit to Iceland or the Faroe Islands. Or located near Amalienborg Palace. begin your Scandinavian trip in Helsinki or travel roundtrip from Stockholm on a Baltic Cruise. See pages 16-17 for details or visit our website for additional pre- & post-tour options.

WWW.BREKKETOURS.COM | 1-800-437-5302 9 ADVENTURE IN THE FJORDS Hike, Bike & Paddle in Norway

July 13 - 23

HIGHLIGHTS City sightseeing in Oslo • Opportunity to Hike the famous Pulpit Rock and Bike along mountain trails • 3-hour rafting adventure in Voss • Cruise along the coast of Norway from Bergen to Stavanger • Visit to a family farm Hardanger Nature Center reflecting the Norwegians’ love ITINERARY INCLUDES ITINERARY | 11 DAYS and respect for nature. Lunch on own. Proceed to Voss. Enjoy a 3-hour family rafting adventure on the Vosso River, • Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul, including which runs from Voss to . Start in flat water, then taxes, fees & fuel surcharge NORWAY go with the flow for about 4 miles, passing sections of gentle rapids with waves and whirlpools, ending in Evanger Lake. • 9 nights accommodations, double occupancy, with Barbeque dinner and continue to the fjord-side community private facilities Flåm Voss of Flåm. Overnight at Flåmsbrygga Hotel. • Daily breakfast [B] and 6 dinners [D] Bergen DAY 7 MONDAY, JULY 19 [B,D] • 1st-class touring coach, train & ferries per itinerary Flåm: Day free for a variety of optional activities (please Oslo request list of optional activities upon registration). Dinner • City sightseeing in Oslo at Ægir, one of Norway’s best craft breweries, housed in • 3-hour Family Rafting Adventure (suitable for all Stavanger a building inspired by Norse mythology, with the exterior skill levels) reminiscent of a stave church. Overnight at hotel. • Entrance fees to all sites including: Holmenkollen DAY 1 TUESDAY, JULY 13 DAY 8 TUESDAY, JULY 20 [B] Ski Jump, Valdres Folk Museum, Slidredomen Mpls/St. Paul―Oslo: Depart on your transatlantic flight. To Flåm―Voss―Bergen: Board the Flåm Railway, one Church and the Hardanger Nature Center request alternate dates or for estimated airfare supplements of the top 20 train rides in Europe. Ascend the wild Flåm from other US cities, please note on application. Valley to Myrdal. Change to the Oslo/Bergen Railway and • Luggage handling at hotels for 1 suitcase continue to Bergen. Transfer to hotel followed by short (subject to availability) DAY 2 WEDNESDAY, JULY 14 [D] walking tour of beautiful Bergen. Dinner and evening on Oslo: Arrive at Oslo Gardermoen Airport. Transfer to the own. Overnight at Clarion Admiral Hotel. • Tour Director for Days 2 - 11 hotel in the city center. Balance of day free to relax and adjust to time change. Dinner and overnight at the Scandic DAY 9 WEDNESDAY, JULY 21 [B] TOUR PRICING Victoria Hotel. Bergen―Stavanger: Morning free. Walk to the pier for 1:30pm departure by ferry to Stavanger. Relax on board the ferry as you pass quaint villages and dramatic coastal Price with air/taxes/fuel from...... $4695 DAY 3 THURSDAY, JULY 15 [B] Oslo: Morning sightseeing tour includes Vigeland Park, and scenery. Upon arrival in Stavanger at 7:00pm, transfer to Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul plus taxes/ Holmenkollen Ski Jump. Balance of day free. Dinner on the Clarion Stavanger Hotel. Overnight at hotel. fees and fuel surcharge. Unless paid in full, fuel own. Overnight at hotel. and all taxes are subject to change and will be re- DAY 10 THURSDAY, JULY 22 [B,D] assessed in your statement prior to final payment. DAY 4 FRIDAY, JULY 16 [B,D] Excursion to Pulpit Rock: Morning transfer to the base Inquire about airfare from your home city. Oslo―Fagernes: Depart by coach for Valdres. Drive the of Pulpit Rock by bus/ferry. Enjoy an invigorating 3.5-mile hike to Pulpit Rock which rises nearly 2000 feet above the Land Only from...... $3595 lush and beautiful Valdres Valley, ancestral home of your tour guide. In Fagernes, tour the Valdres Folk Museum. Lysefjorden. Return to Stavanger in the evening. Dinner. Services begin in Oslo and end in Stavanger Visit the Slidredomen Church. Enjoy dinner and tour of your Overnight at hotel. Single Room Supplement...... $635 guide's family farm. Overnight in Fagernes. DAY 11 FRIDAY, JULY 23 [B] DAY 5 SATURDAY, JULY 17 [B,D] Stavanger―Depart: Tour ends following breakfast. Fagernes: Day free to attend a local folk dancing event, Transfer to Stavanger Sola Airport for return flight. Longer EXTEND YOUR STAY for hiking in the area, or biking along mountain trails (bike stays may be requested upon registration for a minimum rentals available upon request). Dinner. Overnight at hotel. charge of $150. Add an extra night in Oslo or Stavanger, a 3-day Iceland Stopover, or explore the DAY 6 SUNDAY, JULY 18 [B,D] capital cities of Copenhagen or Stockholm Fagernes―Flåm: Drive to Gol and continue through before joining the tour in Oslo. the Hallingdal Valley. Cross the largest high mountain See pages 16-17 for details or visit our website plateau in northern Europe, the barren Hardanger Plateau. Descend the wild Måbødal Canyon past the Vøring for additional pre- & post-tour options. Waterfall plunging 600 ft into a narrow rock basin. Tour the

10 1-800-437-5302 | WWW.BREKKETOURS.COM NORWAY: SCENIC & HISTORIC

July 15 - 28

HIGHLIGHTS City sightseeing in Oslo, Røros, Trondheim and Bergen • Glass Cathedral • Maihaugen • Farm lunch • Nidaros Cathedral • Stiklestad • Atlantic Ocean Road • Ergan Kystfort, Trollstigen • Briksdal Glacier • Aurlandfjord cruise • Flåm Railway DAY 7 WEDNESDAY, JULY 21 [B,D] ITINERARY | 14 DAYS ―Stiklestad―Trondheim: Depart for Stiklestad, ITINERARY INCLUDES site of the famous battle of 1030 which led to the death of St. Olav and the acceptance of Christianity in Norway. • Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul, including Trondheim Drive to Trondheim for dinner and overnight at the Scandic taxes, fees & fuel surcharge Håholmen Nidelven Hotel. Røros • 12 nights accommodations, double occupancy, Loen DAY 8 THURSDAY, JULY 22 [B] with private facilities Geiranger Trondheim: Sightseeing tour of Trondheim includes a • Daily breakfast [B], 2 lunches [L] and 9 dinners [D] Balestrand visit to the Nidaros Cathedral, one of the most splendid Flåm Lillehammer cathedrals in Scandinavia. Balance of day free. Dinner on • 1st-class touring coach, train & ferries per itinerary Voss own. Overnight at hotel. Bergen • City sightseeing in Oslo, Røros, Trondheim and NORWAY DAY 9 FRIDAY, JULY 23 [B,L,D] Bergen Oslo Trondheim―Håholmen: Morning drive. Lunch in the fishing • Excursion to Briksdal Glacier village of Bud. Tour Ergan Kystfort, a defensive bunker built by the Germans during the occupation of Norway during • Entrance fees to all sites including: Eidsvoll Manor DAY 1 THURSDAY, JULY 15 World War II. Proceed to the Atlantic Ocean Road with House, Hamar Glass Cathedral, Maihaugen, Mpls/St. Paul―Oslo: Depart on your transatlantic flight. To the vast and boundless ocean on one side and majestic Granby Gård, Stiklestad, Nidaros Cathedral, snow-clad mountain peaks on the other. Ferry to Håholmen request alternate dates or for estimated airfare supplements Ergan Kystfort and Troldhaugen from other US cities, please note on application. Island. Dinner and overnight at Håholmen Havstuer. • Luggage handling at hotels for 1 suitcase DAY 2 FRIDAY, JULY 16 [D] DAY 10 SATURDAY, JULY 24 [B,D] (subject to availability) Oslo: Arrive at Oslo Gardermoen Airport. Transfer to hotel. Håholmen―Geiranger―Loen: Drive to Åndalsnes. Balance of day free to relax and adjust to time change. Travel the “Golden Route” climbing the Troll’s Path with its • Tour Director for Days 2 - 14 Welcome dinner and overnight at the classic Grand Hotel. steep and narrow hairpin bends, and descending the Eagle Road to the village of Geiranger. Cross the Mountains DAY 3 SATURDAY, JULY 17 [B] en route to Loen. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Alexandra. TOUR PRICING Oslo: Sightseeing tour of Oslo includes a visit to Vigeland Sculpture Park. Afternoon and evening free. Dinner on DAY 11 SUNDAY, JULY 25 [B,D] Loen―Flåm: Excursion to Briksdal Glacier. Opportunity Price with air/taxes/fuel from...... $5795 own. Overnight at hotel. Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul plus taxes/ to purchase quality crafts and woven products at Audhild fees and fuel surcharge. Unless paid in full, fuel DAY 4 SUNDAY, JULY 18 [B,D] Viken’s Weaving Workshop in Skei. Ferry across the and all taxes are subject to change and will be re- Oslo―Eidsvoll―Hamar―Lillehammer: Drive to Eidsvoll. Sognefjord. Drive through the world's 2nd longest tunnel assessed in your statement prior to final payment. Tour this historic site where the Norwegian Constitution was en route to Flåm. Dinner and overnight at Fretheim Hotel. signed in 1814. Proceed to Hamar. Tour the unique Glass Inquire about airfare from your home city. Cathedral, an architectural and technological masterpiece DAY 12 MONDAY, JULY 26 [B] created to protect cathedral ruins from the Middle Ages. Flåm―Bergen: Cruise the Aurlandfjord and Nærøyfjord Land Only from...... $4695 View the sites of the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer. from Flåm to Gudvangen. Return to Flåm by bus. Board Services begin in Oslo and end in Bergen Dinner and overnight at Scandic Lillehammer Hotel. the Flåm Railway. Within 13 miles, ascend 2800 feet to Myrdal. Change to the Oslo/Bergen Line and continue by Single Room Supplement...... $1095 DAY 5 MONDAY, JULY 19 [B,L,D] train to Voss. Drive to Bergen. Dinner on own. Overnight Lillehammer―Røros: Morning visit to Maihaugen, one of at the Opus XVI Hotel. Europe's largest open-air museums. Lunch at a local farm in Gudbrandsdal. Proceed to Røros. Dinner and overnight DAY 13 TUESDAY, JULY 27 [B,D] EXTEND YOUR STAY at Røros Hotel. Bergen: Morning sightseeing includes Troldhaugen, home of Norway’s renowned musician, the late Edvard Grieg. Add an extra night in Oslo or Bergen, DAY 6 TUESDAY, JULY 20 [B,D] Balance of day free. Dinner and overnight at hotel. a 3-day Iceland Stopover, a visit to the Faroe Røros―Selbu: Sightseeing tour of Røros, an old wooden Islands or begin your Scandinavian adventure in mining town founded in 1644, listed on UNESCO’s World DAY 14 WEDNESDAY, JULY 28 [B] Denmark, Sweden or Finland. Heritage list for its well-preserved buildings. Drive to Selbu. Bergen―Depart: Tour ends following breakfast. Transfer Visit Granby Gård. Learn about emigration from Norway to to Bergen Flesland Airport for return flight. Longer stays See pages 16-17 for details or visit our website America. Dinner and overnight at the Selbusjøen Hotel & may be requested upon registration for a minimum charge for additional pre- & post-tour options. Gjestegård. of $150. WWW.BREKKETOURS.COM | 1-800-437-5302 11 SOGN/VOSS/ VALDRES Norwegian Heritage Tour

July 27 - August 6

HIGHLIGHTS Travel with a genealogist • Receive genealogical assistance before and during the tour • Opportunities to visit family heritage sites and farms • Visits to various folk museums • Hopperstad Stave Church • Flåm Railway • Fjord cruise DAY 6 SUNDAY, AUGUST 1 [B,D] ITINERARY INCLUDES ITINERARY | 11 DAYS ―Flåm: Ferry from Mannheller to Fodnes. Cross the high mountain road to Stegastein Viewpoint for • Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul, including a spectacular view of Norway's fjord country. Cruise the taxes, fees & fuel surcharge Aurlandfjord and Nærøyfjord from Flåm to Gudvangen. NORWAY Continue to Undredal for a walking tour of this small • 9 nights accommodations, double occupancy, with Sogndal community with 80 people and nearly 500 goats. Visit private facilities Eldhuset for an introduction to the tradition of farming in the Voss Flåm • Daily breakfast [B] and 8 dinners [D] Beitostølen mountains, as well as the making of goat cheese. Dinner. Return to Flåm. Overnight at Fretheim Hotel. • 1st-class touring coach, train & ferries per itinerary Bergen DAY 7 MONDAY, AUGUST 2 [B,D] • City sightseeing in Bergen and Oslo Oslo Flåm―Gol―Beitostølen: Board the famous Flåm • Entrance fees to all sites including: Troldhaugen, Railway, ranked as one of the top 20 train rides in the world. Ascend 2800 feet within 13 miles from Flåm to Myrdal. Finnesloftet, Voss Folk Museum, Hopperstad Switch to the Oslo/Bergen Railway and continue to Gol. Stave Church, Sogn Folk Museum, Stegastein DAY 1 TUESDAY, JULY 27 Meet the motorcoach and drive to Beitostølen. Dinner and Viewpoint and Valdres Folk Museum Mpls/St. Paul―Bergen: Depart on your transatlantic overnight at Radisson BLU Mountain Resort Beitostølen. • Genealogical assistance flight. To request alternate dates or for estimated airfare DAY 8 TUESDAY, AUGUST 3 [B,D] supplements from other US cities, please note on application. • Luggage handling at hotels for 1 suitcase Excursion in Area: Drive to Fagernes. Tour the Valdres Folk Museum. Afternoon free for independent exploration (subject to availability) DAY 2 WEDNESDAY, JULY 28 [D] or opportunity for individual farm visits. (Individual Bergen: Arrive at Bergen Flesland Airport. Transfer • Tour Director for Days 2 - 11 arrangements may involve extra charges.) Dinner and to hotel. Balance of day free to adjust to time change. overnight at hotel. Welcome dinner and overnight at the Clarion Admiral Hotel. TOUR PRICING DAY 9 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4 [B] DAY 3 THURSDAY, JULY 29 [B,D] Beitostølen―Oslo: Proceed to Oslo via Jevnaker. Bergen―Voss: Morning sightseeing tour includes Price with air/taxes/fuel from...... $5495 Opportunity to purchase Norwegian glass/crystal at Troldhaugen, the home of Norway’s internationally-known Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul plus taxes/ reduced prices at Hadeland Glassworks. Upon arrival in composer, the late Edvard Grieg; and a walk through the fees and fuel surcharge. Unless paid in full, fuel Oslo, enjoy a sightseeing tour featuring Vigeland Sculpture historic Hanseatic Wharf. Drive to Voss. Visit Finnesloftet, and all taxes are subject to change and will be re- Park. Overnight at the historic Grand Hotel. a wooden banquet hall built around 1250. Dinner and assessed in your statement prior to final payment. overnight at Fleischer’s Hotel. Inquire about airfare from your home city. DAY 10 THURSDAY, AUGUST 5 [B,D] Oslo: Day free in Oslo for sightseeing or family heritage Land Only from...... $4495 DAY 4 FRIDAY, JULY 30 [B,D] site visits. Farewell dinner and overnight at hotel. Voss: Tour the Voss Folk Museum (Mølstertunet), a Services begin in Bergen and end in Oslo farmstead with buildings from the 16th century and a DAY 11 FRIDAY, AUGUST 6 [B] Single Room Supplement...... $795 rich collection of folk art. Afternoon free for independent Oslo―Depart: Tour ends following breakfast. Transfer exploration or opportunity for individual farm visits. to Oslo Gardermoen Airport for return flight. Longer stays (Individual arrangements may involve extra charges.) may be requested upon registration for a minimum charge Dinner and overnight at hotel. of $150. EXPLORE YOUR HERITAGE DAY 5 SATURDAY, JULY 31 [B,D] For information on genealogical research, please Voss―Vik―Sogndal: Drive over the Vik Mountains. In visit the Arne G. Brekke Bygdebok Collection: Vik, visit the 12th century Hopperstad Stave Church, a http://library.und.edu/special-collections/ replica of which is found in Moorhead, Minnesota. Ferry bygdebok/ across the mighty Sognefjord. In Kaupanger, tour the Sogn http://www.brekketours.com/about Folk Museum, which provides an insight into life in Sogn from the Middle Ages to the present. Proceed to Sogndal for http://wanbergmediaarts.com dinner and overnight at the Quality Hotel Sogndal.

12 1-800-437-5302 | WWW.BREKKETOURS.COM NORWEGIAN COASTAL VOYAGE

12, 7 and 6 Day Cruises

HIGHLIGHTS Authentic experiences in breathtaking nature • Indulge in local food provided on board • Relax in peaceful surroundings • Meet fellow explorers and local people on board • Learn from a knowledgeable and dedicated crew DAY 6 ØKSFJORD―BERLEVÅG [B,L,D] ITINERARY | 12/7/6 DAYS Enjoy the magnificent sub-Arctic landscape as we cross CRUISE INFORMATION the 71st parallel on our journey towards the North Cape, the northernmost point on the continent. In summer, you • Regular departures, year-round might see herds of reindeer and campsites belonging to • 34 ports of call on the 12-day roundtrip voyage Kirkenes the indigenous Sámi people. In winter, experience the • Over 60 optional shore excursions Tromsø snow-clad valleys, the fresh winter air, and perhaps see the Svolvær • Choice of 6 ships Bodø magical northern lights. Shore excursions are available. • English-speaking crew NORWAY DAY 7 BÅTSFJORD―KIRKENES [B,L,D] • Daily presentations & interpretive briefings The vistas become more dramatic as we approach • Fresh food from local produce Trondheim Kirkenes, just a few miles from the Russian border. This Ålesund is Hurtigruten’s turning point. Northbound passengers will disembark upon arrival. After a few hours docked at CRUISE INCLUDES Kirkenes, the ship will depart upon the southbound half of Bergen her voyage. Shore excursions are available. • 12-, 7- or 6-day cruise from Bergen or Kirkenes DAY 1 BERGEN―EMBARKATION [D] DAY 8 MEHAMN―TROMSØ [B,L,D] • Accommodations in selected cabin category, basic Embark on your Norwegian cruise in the evening. The ship arrives at Honningsvåg in the early morning. After fare category Overnight in Bergen prior to cruise departure is calling at Havøysund, she will stop in Hammerfest, the • Full board [B,L,D] while on board recommended for international flight arrivals. Price world’s most northerly town. Despite its remote location, it • Cruise information kit from $130 per person for city center hotel. was the first Norwegian town to have electric street lighting and its own power station. You’ll dock in Tromsø just in time DAY 2 FLORØ―MOLDE [B,L,D] to savor its nightlife. Shore excursions are available. We continue north to Ålesund, a beautiful town filled with CRUISE PRICING perfect examples of Art Nouveau architecture. Between DAY 9 HARSTAD―STAMSUND [B,L,D] June 2 - September 1, sail through the Geirangerfjord past The daylight sailing through the Lofoten Islands is a Cabin Category Price sheer cliffs and waterfalls. During the winter, we fascinate highlight for many Hurtigruten guests. The Lofoten region is you with our expert-led lectures about the aurora borealis, renowned for its natural beauty with steep mountains, wild Polar Inside...... from $3025 the northern lights. Shore excursions are available. nature, and small, picturesque fishing villages. This day Polar Outside...... from $3933 also offers several exciting excursions that will make you Arctic Superior...... from $4417 DAY 3 TRONDHEIM―RØRVIK [B,L,D] feel like a natural-born explorer. Expedition Suite...... from $7714 The architecture and surroundings in Trondheim create Rates apply to 6-day southbound voyages (Days a beautiful and almost-mythical setting, whether you are DAY 10 BODØ―RØRVIK [B,L,D] 7-12) between July 1 - 31, 2021. All rates are per exploring the city by foot, bike, or boat. Kayak on the river The Helgeland coast, with its hundreds of islets, fertile person based on double occupancy and are subject Nid and into the city’s smaller channels, or take a guided farmland, and steep granite walls, is rich in local lore. to change without notice. For single supplement tour to discover the city’s most striking features. Shore Legends include how an arrow fired by the Hestmannen pricing, please contact our office. excursions are available. troll formed the hole in Torghatten Mountain. Airfare and transfers are not included but are DAY 4 BRØNNØYSUND―SVOLVÆR [B,L,D] DAY 11 TRONDHEIM―MOLDE [B,L,D] available from Brekke Tours upon request. The Arctic Circle marks the border of the Arctic region. In Today gives you another opportunity to explore the city of summer this means 24-hour daylight - often referred to as Trondheim. Passing the islands of Munkholmen, , and the ‘midnight sun.’ During fall and winter, being above this thousands of islets and skerries, we stop in Kristiansund PORT-TO-PORT degree of latitude gives you the best chance of experiencing and then cross the open sea on our way to Molde. Shore the northern lights. Shore excursions are available. excursions are available. Port-to-port options are also available on board Hurtigruten ships. Travel from Bergen to Trondheim DAY 5 HARSTAD―TROMSØ―SKJERVØY [B,L,D] DAY 12 ÅLESUND―BERGEN [B,L] or from Trondheim to Kirkenes for a chance to Get ready for a day full of exciting activities, whatever During the night, the ship will call at Ålesund, Torvik, and explore new areas of Norway. the season! Visiting Risøyhamn, Harstad, Finnsnes, and Måløy as the world’s most beautiful voyage draws to a the capital of the Arctic, Tromsø, you can join several close. Disembark your Norwegian Coastal Voyage in For details or quotes, please contact our office excursions such as whale watching, Husky dog sledding, Bergen. Transfer to the airport for your return flight or at [email protected] or 1-800-437-5302. polar history walks, mountain hikes and kayaking. extend your stay in Norway with a land tour.. WWW.BREKKETOURS.COM | 1-800-437-5302 13 ICELAND COMPLETE

Tour A: June 9 - 17 Tour B: July 14 - 22 Tour C: August 9 - 17

HIGHLIGHTS Gullfoss Waterfall • Geysir hot spring • Thingvellir National Park • Vatnajökull National Park • Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon • Lake Mývatn • Dettifoss Waterfall • Goðafoss Waterfall • Akureyri • Introduction to the unique Icelandic horse breed DAY 4 JUNE 12 / JULY 17 / AUGUST 12 [B,D] ITINERARY INCLUDES ITINERARY | 9 DAYS Höfn―East Fjords―Egilsstadir: Drive from Höfn through Almannaskard pass, stopping to admire the majestic • Small group tour with maximum of 16 passengers coastline. Head to the East Fjords with views of towering (alternative tour dates and group sizes are mountains plunging vertically into the sea. Pass through Siglufjörður coastal fjord villages on your way to Egilsstadir. Dinner and available upon request) Lake Mývatn overnight at Icelandair Hotel Herad. • 8 nights accommodations, double occupancy, Egilsstadir DAY 5 JUNE 13 / JULY 18 / AUGUST 13 [B,D] with private facilities (please note hotels listed in Egilsstadir―Lake Mývatn: Feel the empty vastness of itinerary are subject to change) Borgarnes the highland desert plateau en route to the Lake Mývatn area. Stop at Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall. • Daily breakfast [B] and 5 dinners [D] Höfn Reykjavik Explore the natural beauty of the Lake Mývatn area, • Microbrewery visit and beer tasting in Breiddalsvik including the pseudo craters at Skutustadir and the Laxa ICELAND Salmon River. Dinner and overnight at Sel-Hotel Mývatn. • 1st-class touring coach per itinerary Vik DAY 6 JUNE 14 / JULY 19 / AUGUST 14 [B,D] • Roundtrip transfers via Flybus Shuttle (no guide) DAY 1 JUNE 9 / JULY 14 / AUGUST 9 Arrive Reykjavik: Welcome to the Land of Fire and Ice! Lake Mývatn―Siglufjörður: Start the day by exploring • Entrance fees to all sites including: Laufas Folk Independent transfer on Flybus shuttle (no guide) brings you the peculiar lava formations at Dimmuborgir. Visit the magnificent Goðafoss waterfall. Afterwards, visit Akureyri, Museum, Herring-Era Museum, Horse Show in from Keflavík International Airport to Reykjavík. Balance of day free to explore Reykjavík, the largest municipality the colorful northern “capital“ of Iceland. The town has Skagafjordur and Thingvellir National Park in Iceland. Meet your guide and travel companions at an charming buildings and beautiful view of the Eyjafjordur information meeting at the hotel. Overnight at Icelandair Fjord. Continue along the coastal roads of Eyjafjordur and • Tour Director for Days 2 - 8 Hotel Reykjavik Natura. the Troll Peninsula to Siglufjörður, set in a beautiful fjord of the same name. Dinner. Overnight at Hotel Siglo. TOUR PRICING DAY 2 JUNE 10 / JULY 15 / AUGUST 10 [B,D] Reykjavik―Golden Circle―Vik: Breakfast at your hotel. DAY 7 JUNE 15 / JULY 20 / AUGUST 15 [B,D] Siglufjörður―Borgarnes: Morning visit to Siglufjörður's Land Only from...... $3075 Meet your tour director and start your journey by heading through the greenhouse village of Hveragerdi. Drive on to award-winning Herring-Era Museum. Afterwards, head Services begin and end in Reykjavik the Golden Circle natural wonders. Explore Gullfoss, the along majestic mountains and narrow passes to “Golden Waterfall”, and the nearby Geysir hot spring area to Skagafjordur, considered to be one of the finest places in Single Room Supplement...... $975 see the famous Geysir and Strokkur, as well as numerous Iceland for horse breeding. Enjoy an introduction to the other hot springs and boiling mud pools. Continue along the unique Icelandic horse breed with its special fifth gait - the Add a night in Reykjavik from...... $125 south shore and stop to admire the waterfalls Seljalandsfoss tolt. Cross the Holtavorduheidi plateau to the beautiful town Per person based on double occupancy. and Skogafoss before continuing to the village of Vik. of Borgarnes. Dinner. Overnight at Icelandair Hotel Hamar. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Vik or Hotel Kria. Airfare is not included but is available from Brekke DAY 8 JUNE 16 / JULY 21 / AUGUST 16 [B] Tours. To request a quote, please complete the air DAY 3 JUNE 11 / JULY 16 / AUGUST 11 [B] Borgarnes―Reykjavik: Drive to Deildartunguhver, the section of the tour application form or contact our Vik―Skaftafell―Höfn: Continue your journey on the Ring most powerful hot spring in Europe. A stop will be made office. Additional departure dates may be available. Road. Cross Eldhraun, the largest lava flow recorded on to admire the beautiful Hraunfossar waterfalls, before the planet in historical times. Visit Kirkjubaejarklaustur continuing via Hvalfjordur fjord to Lake Thingvallavatn, EXTEND YOUR STAY town, the former site of a 12th century Catholic convent. Iceland’s largest lake, and Thingvellir National Park, the Proceed over the Skeidararsandur sands to Skaftafell, ancient site of the world’s first parliament held outdoors. Add an extra night in Reykjavik, a visit to the Faroe a beautiful glacial area within Vatnajökull National Park. Proceed to Reykjavik. Overnight at Icelandair Hotel Islands or Greenland! Join a boat, helicopter or Continue to the stunning Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon to Reykjavik Natura. jeep tour to discover Greenland’s amazing scenery see the birthplace of icebergs. Proceed eastward, enjoying & unique Innuit culture. magnificent views of mighty Vatnajökull, Europe‘s largest DAY 9 JUNE 17 / JULY 22 / AUGUST 17 [B] Reykjavik―Depart: Tour ends following breakfast. See pages 16-17 for details or visit our website glacier. Your destination is Höfn, a seacoast village located near the glacier for overnight at Hotel Höfn. Independent transfer on Flybus shuttle to the Keflavik for additional pre- & post-tour options. Airport for return flight.

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Tour A: June 28 - July 9 Tour B: July 26 - August 5 Tour C: August 9 - 20

HIGHLIGHTS Lava cave • Ferry to the West Fjords • Erik the Red Homestead • Whale Watching Cruise • Nature Baths at Lake Mývatn • Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon • Thingvellir National Park • Snæfellsnes National Park • Vatnajökull National Park DAY 6 JULY 3 / JULY 31 / AUGUST 14 [B,D] ITINERARY | 12 DAYS Búðardalur―Akureyri: Visit the replica of the homestead ITINERARY INCLUDES of Erik the Red, the famous explorer who founded the Icelandic colony in Greenland. Drive to Glaumbær, one of • Small group tour with maximum of 20 passengers ICELAND Iceland’s most beautiful turf house farm and folk museums. (alternative tour dates are available upon request) Borgarfjörður Afterwards, travel to Akureyri, the capital of North Iceland. • 11 nights accommodations, double occupancy, Patreksfjörður Akureyri Eystri Overnight at Hotel KEA Akureyri. with private facilities Lake Mývatn DAY 7 JULY 4 / AUGUST 1 / AUGUST 15 [B,D] • Daily breakfast [B] and 10 dinners [D] Stykkishólmur Excursion in Area: Travel to Siglufjörður, known as • 1st-class touring coach & ferries per itinerary Borgarnes the herring capital of the North Atlantic. Afternoon whale watching for 2-3 hours in Eyjafjörður, Iceland’s longest fjord • Roundtrip transfers via Flybus Shuttle (no guide) Reykjavik right below the Arctic Circle. Return to Akureyri. Overnight • Whale watching cruise on Eyjafjörður fjord at hotel. Skaftafell • Boat trip on Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon DAY 8 JULY 5 / AUGUST 2 / AUGUST 16 [B,D] • Entrance fees to all sites including: Thingvellir DAY 1 JUNE 28 / JULY 26 / AUGUST 9 Akureyri―Lake Mývatn: Explore Goðafoss, the waterfall National Park, Snæfellsnes National Park, Arrive Reykjavik: The Flybus shuttle brings you from of the Gods, and continue to Lake Mývatn, known for its Vatnajökull National Park, Lava Cave on the Keflavík Airport to Reykjavík. Overnight at Hotel Klettur. rich bird life. Visit pseudo craters, walk in the lava field Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Folk and Transport Dimmuborgir and travel to the crater Lake Víti. In the Museum at Hnjótur, Erik the Red Homestead, Day 2 JUNE 29 / JULY 27 / AUGUST 10 [B,D] afternoon, relax and soak at the Mývatn Nature Baths. Herring Museum, Nature Baths at Lake Mývatn Reykjavik―Golden Circle―West Iceland: Depart Overnight at Sel Hótel Mývatn. and Lava Center Museum Reykjavik for Gullfoss, the beautiful double “Golden Falls” and walk through the active geothermal area of Geysir. Visit DAY 9 JULY 6 / AUGUST 3 / AUGUST 17 [B,D] • Tour Director for Days 2 - 11 the world heritage site of Thingvellir National Park before Lake Mývatn―Borgarfjörður Eystri: Travel to Dettifoss, travelling along the scenic shores of Hvalfjörður fjord. Europe’s most powerful waterfall. Explore the northernmost TOUR PRICING Overnight at Icelandair Hotel Hamar, Borgarnes. fjord on the East Fjord mountain range before driving to Borgarfjörður Eystri, home to an extensive population of Day 3 JUNE 30 / JULY 28 / AUGUST 11 [B,D] elves – judging by the 172 local folk tales involving elves. Land Only from...... $4760 West Iceland―Lava Cave―Patreksfjörður: Travel Overnight at Guesthouse Álfheimar in Borgarfjörður Eystri. Services begin and end in Reykjavik around the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, through lava fields and along the ocean with many photo opportunities. Follow the DAY 10 JULY 7 / AUGUST 4 / AUGUST 18 [B,D] Single Room Supplement...... $1120 adventure of Jules Verne’s classic science fiction novel Borgarfjörður Eystri―Skaftafell: Admire the fjord about the journey to the center of the earth with a tour of a landscape and tiny fishing villages en route to Vatnajökull Add a night in Reykjavik from...... $145 lava cave under the glacier Snæfellsjökull. Depart by ferry – Europe’s biggest glacier. Enjoy a boat ride amongst Per person based on double occupancy. to the West Fjords. Overnight at Fosshotel Westfjords in the floating icebergs on the glacial lagoon at Jökulsárlón. Patreksfjörður. The night is spent near Skaftafell on the southern part of Airfare is not included but is available from Brekke Vatnajökull National Park at Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon. Tours. To request a quote, please complete the air Day 4 JULY 1 / JULY 29 / AUGUST 12 [B,D] section of the tour application form or contact our Excursion in Area: Morning visit to the Folk and Transport DAY 11 JULY 8 / AUGUST 5 / AUGUST 19 [B,D] office. Additional departure dates may be available. Museum in Hnjótur. Continue through a very remote and Skaftafell―Reykjavik: Visit Skaftafell, covered by sparsely populated region to the bird cliffs of Látrabjarg, the ice and nestled below Iceland’s highest mountain, westernmost point of Iceland where you can see puffins EXTEND YOUR STAY Hvannadalshnjúkur. Drive along Iceland’s south coast for from mid-May until mid-August. Overnight at hotel. a stroll along the black lava beach and bird cliffs near Vík. Add an extra night in Reykjavik, a visit to the Faroe Day 5 JULY 2 / JULY 30 / AUGUST 13 [B,D] Farewell dinner at a restaurant in Reykjavík and the last Islands or Greenland! Join a boat, helicopter or Patreksfjörður―Búðardalur: Travel to the majestic night is spent in Iceland’s capital at Hotel Klettur. jeep tour to discover Greenland’s amazing scenery Arnarfjörður for a view of the Dynjandi waterfall, hailed as & unique Innuit culture. the country’s most beautiful. Continue along the southern DAY 12 JULY 9 / AUGUST 5 / AUGUST 20 [B] Reykjavik―Depart: Tour ends following breakfast. See pages 16-17 for details or visit our website shores of the West Fjords to the remote Vogur Country for additional pre- & post-tour options. Lodge in Búðardalur for overnight. Transfer to Keflavik Airport for return flight.

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COPENHAGEN / OSLO STOCKHOLM / OSLO DAY 1 COPENHAGEN DAY 1 STOCKHOLM Arrive in Copenhagen. Balance of day free. Overnight at Arrive in Stockholm. Balance of day free. Overnight at Comfort Hotel Vesterbro or similar in the city center. Clarion Hotel Sign or similar in the city center.

DAY 2 COPENHAGEN [B] DAY 2 STOCKHOLM [B] Morning sightseeing tour includes the highlights of Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Stockholm featuring Stockholm Copenhagen such as Amalienborg Palace, the Royal City Hall, The Royal Palace, Östermalm, Gamla Stan Danish Opera and the Little Mermaid statue. Afternoon (Old Town), Långholmen and The Royal Djurgården. free. Overnight at hotel. Afternoon free to explore on your own. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 3 COPENHAGEN―OSLO [B,D] DAY 3 STOCKHOLM―OSLO [B] Day free in Copenhagen. At 2:15pm, depart on an Depart Stockholm and travel through the Swedish overnight cruise to Oslo. Dinner and overnight on board countryside by train to Oslo. Upon arrival in Oslo, transfer Copenhagen (outside cabin). Inquire about cabin upgrades. on own to city center hotel. DAY 4 ARRIVE OSLO [B] Upgrade to 1st class train ticket from $35. Breakfast on board. Arrive in Oslo at 9:15am and Flight options are also available. Please inquire upon disembark. Transfer on own to city center hotel. registration for quote. Price per person from...... $675 Price per person from...... $465 Single Room Supplement...... $310 Single Room Supplement...... $130 Itinerary can be reversed (Oslo to Copenhagen). Itinerary can be reversed (Oslo to Stockholm). Add a night in Copenhagen from $165 per person. Add a night in Stockholm from $120 per person.

BERGEN / TRONDHEIM STOCKHOLM / HELSINKI DAY 1 BERGEN―COASTAL VOYAGE DAY 1 STOCKHOLM―HELSINKI [D] Day free in Bergen. Embarkation begins at 4:00pm. Morning free in Stockholm. In the afternoon, transfer on Trondheim Depart Bergen at 9:30pm. Overnight in outside cabin. own to the quay for an overnight cruise across the Baltic Sea to Finland. Boarding begins at 3:45pm with departure DAY 2 COASTAL VOYAGE [B] at 4:45pm. Dinner and overnight on board (outside cabin). Sail north toward Trondheim with stops in Ålesund, Geiranger and Molde. Overnight in outside cabin. DAY 2 HELSINKI [B] Breakfast on board. Arrive in Helsinki at 10:00am. DAY 3 COASTAL VOYAGE―TRONDHEIM [B] Following disembarkation, transfer on own to hotel. Arrive in Trondheim at 10:00am. Transfer on own to hotel. Balance of day free to enjoy a variety of sights around Option to join a 3-hour sightseeing tour (available Apr 3 - Helsinki such as the Temppeliaukio Rock Church. Sept 2). Overnight at Scandic Nidelven Hotel or similar. Overnight at Clarion Hotel Helsinki or similar.

DAY 4 TRONDHEIM [B] DAY 3 HELSINKI [B] Tour ends following breakfast at hotel or add a night in Tour ends following breakfast at hotel or add a night in Trondheim from $90 per person. Helsinki from $80 per person. Price per person from...... $610 Price per person from...... $300 Single Room Supplement...... $235 Single Room Supplement...... $205 Helsinki Itinerary can be reversed (Trondheim to Bergen). Itinerary can be reversed (Helsinki to Stockholm). Rates may vary due to flexible pricing for cruise. Rates may vary due to flexible pricing for cruise.

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REYKJAVIK ICELAND & FAROE ISLANDS DAY 1 REYKJAVIK DAY 1 ARRIVE REYKJAVIK Travelers to Europe: Morning arrival. Transfer to Transfer from airport to Reykjavik via Flybus. Afternoon Reykjavik for afternoon city tour. (If a visit to the Blue city tour. Overnight at CenterHotel Plaza or similar. Lagoon is desired, an additional overnight in Reykjavik is suggested.) DAY 2 GOLDEN CIRCLE & NATURE BATH [B] Travelers from Europe: Afternoon arrival. Transfer to Full-day Golden Circle Tour visiting Thingvellir National Reykjavik with optional stop at Blue Lagoon (from $95). Park, Fontana Geothermal Baths, Gullfoss waterfall and Dinner on own. Overnight at CenterHotel Klopp or similar. Geysir hot springs. Return to Reykjavik for overnight. DAY 2 GOLDEN CIRCLE TOUR [B] DAY 3 SOUTH SHORE ADVENTURE [B] Full-day Golden Circle Tour visiting Gullfoss waterfall, Full-day South Shore Tour to the glacial lagoon, Geysir hot springs and Thingvellir National Park. Return Jökulsárlón. On the way see Seljalandsfoss and to Reykjavik. Dinner on own. Overnight at hotel. Skogafoss waterfalls, as well as Skaftafell National Park. Reykjavik Return to Reykjavik for overnight at hotel. DAY 3 REYKJAVIK [B] Travelers to Europe: Early breakfast at hotel. Transfer to DAY 4 REYKJAVIK―TÓRSHAVN [B] airport for onward flight. Transfer via Flybus to Keflavik Airport for flight to Faroe Travelers from Europe: Morning city sightseeing tour of Islands (flight not included in price - airfare is available Reykjavik. Transfer to airport for return flight. from Brekke Tours). Upon arrival, transfer to Tórshavn. Price per person from...... $605 Balance of day free. Overnight at Hotel Føroyar or similar.

Single Room Supplement...... $260 DAY 5 EXCURSION TO NORTHERN ISLANDS [B] Add a night in Reykjavik from $155 per person. Full day tour to the northern islands. Visit the Viking settlements and the unique church of Christianskirkjan in Klaksvík. Return to Tórshavn for overnight. REYKJAVIK & SOUTH SHORE DAY 1 REYKJAVIK DAY 6 EXCURSION TO VÁGAR [B] Transfer from airport to Reykjavik. Afternoon city tour. Today, enjoy a bus ride along Oyggjarvegin (the mountain Overnight at CenterHotel Plaza or similar. road) to Norðadalsskarð where the view over the island Koltur is indescribably beautiful. Continue through Faroe Islands DAY 2 GOLDEN CIRCLE & NATURE BATH [B] Kollafjarðardal to Leynar. Enjoy a magnificent view over Full-day Golden Circle Tour includes a visit to the Fontana Tindhólm with the island Mykines serving as backdrop. Geothermal Baths. Return to Reykjavik for overnight. Return to Tórshavn for overnight.

DAY 3 SOUTH SHORE ADVENTURE [B] DAY 7 EXCURSION TO VESTMANNA [B] Full-day South Shore Tour to the glacial lagoon, Morning free. In the afternoon, take a ride to Vestmanna Jökulsárlón. On the way see Seljalandsfoss and where you will sail to the infamous bird cliffs. After the boat Skogafoss waterfalls, as well as Skaftafell National Park. tour, stop at Kvívík to see the ancient Viking settlements Return to Reykjavik for overnight at hotel. before returning to your hotel in Tórshavn.

DAY 4 REYKJAVIK [B] DAY 8 TÓRSHAVN [B] Breakfast at hotel. Tour ends following transfer to airport. Breakfast at hotel. Tour ends following transfer to airport.

Price per person from...... $955 Price per person from...... $2430 Single Room Supplement...... $390 Single Room Supplement...... $765 Faroe Islands Add a night in Reykjavik from $155 per person. Add a night in Tórshavn from $145 per person.

WWW.BREKKETOURS.COM | 1-800-437-5302 17 INDEPENDENT 3-DAY NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL SPECTACULAR FJORD ADVENTURE DAY 1 ARRIVE BERGEN DAY 1 ARRIVE OSLO TRAVEL Arrive in Bergen. Overnight at Clarion Admiral Hotel or Arrive in Oslo. Overnight at Thon Opera Hotel or similar. similar. Featuring Norway's Fjords DAY 2 OSLO [B] DAY 2 NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL [B] Day free for independent exploration or a city sightseeing Choose from a variety of independent tours Depart Bergen by train. Arrive in Voss and depart by tour. Overnight at hotel. bus to Gudvangen. Board the ferry for a cruise on the featuring Norway's fjord country. Itineraries DAY 3 OSLO―FLÅM―BALESTRAND [B,D] can be customized by adding visits to family Nærøyfjord and Aurlandfjord to Flåm. Arrive in the quaint fjord community of Flåm for departure on board the Transfer on own to train station for departure on the heritage sites, additional nights or sightseeing famous Flåm Railway to Myrdal. In Myrdal, change to the famed Oslo/Bergen Railway to Myrdal. Change to the experiences. Oslo/Bergen Railway and return to Bergen. Upon arrival Flåm Line and descend 2800 feet within 13 miles to Flåm. in Bergen, transfer to hotel on own for overnight. Board the Flåm Express boat to Balestrand. Dinner and Daily Departures overnight at the charming Kvikne’s Hotel. June 1 - August 31, 2021 DAY 3 BERGEN [B] Prices are per person and based on double occupancy. Tour ends following breakfast at hotel. DAY 4 BALESTRAND―BERGEN [B] Prices & schedule subject to availability. Transfer to the pier and board the Sognefjord Express 3-day Norway in a Nutshell tours are also available from boat to Bergen. Upon arrival, transfer on own to the Oslo to Bergen or Bergen to Oslo. Price from $695 per Clarion Admiral Hotel, or similar, for overnight. person based on double occupancy. Package includes: DAY 5 BERGEN [B] • 2 nights hotel accommodations in Oslo/Bergen & Voss Tour ends following breakfast at hotel. • Train, bus and ferry between Oslo - Bergen (or v.v.) Itinerary can be reversed (Bergen to Oslo). Price per person from...... $545 Price per person from...... $905 Single Room Supplement...... $155 Single Room Supplement...... $215 Add a night in Bergen from $120 per person. Add a night in Balestrand or Flåm from $135 per person. Sightseeing tours and activities are available upon request. Sightseeing tours and activities are available upon request.

Oslo/Bergen Railway 6-DAY NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL NATURAL ELEMENTS OF NORWAY

DAY 1 ARRIVE OSLO DAY 1 ARRIVE BERGEN Arrive in Oslo. Overnight at Thon Hotel Opera or similar. Arrive in Bergen. Overnight at Augustin Hotel or similar. DAY 2 BERGEN―SOGNDAL [B] DAY 2 OSLO [B] Depart Bergen by express boat along the Sognefjord to Day free to enjoy a variety of optional sightseeing tours of Sogndal. Overnight at Quality Hotel Sogndal or similar. Oslo. Overnight at hotel. DAY 3 GLACIER EXPERIENCE [B] Travel by glacier bus to Jostedalen. 2-hour glacier hike DAY 3 OSLO―VOSS [B,D] on Nigards Glacier. Return to Sogndal for overnight at Depart Oslo on the Oslo/Bergen Railway for Voss. Dinner hotel. and overnight at Fleischer’s Hotel or similar. DAY 4 SOGNDAL―BALESTRAND―FLÅM [B] Ferry to Balestrand. Cruise the Aurlandfjord from DAY 4 VOSS―FLÅM―VOSS―BERGEN [B] Balestrand to Flåm. Overnight at Flåmsbrygga Hotel or Depart Voss by bus via the Stalheim Road to Gudvangen. similar. Flåm Cruise to Flåm. Board the Flåm Line and travel to Myrdal. DAY 5 DOWNHILL BIKING [B] Transfer to the Oslo/Bergen line and continue by train to Board the Flåm Railway to Myrdal. Collect your bikes for Bergen. Overnight at Clarion Admiral Hotel or similar. the return journey to Flåm. Overnight at hotel. DAY 6 FLÅM―VOSS [B] DAY 5 BERGEN [B] Morning cruise to Gudvangen. Drive the Stalheim Road Day free for independent explorations. Overnight at hotel. to Voss. Overnight at Park Hotel Vossevangen or similar. DAY 7 WHITE WATER RAFTING [B] DAY 6 BERGEN [B] Morning white water rafting adventure. Afterward, depart Tour ends following breakfast or sail to Trondheim on the by train to Bergen for overnight at Augustin Hotel or Norwegian Coastal Voyage (see page 13, days 1-3). similar. DAY 8 BERGEN [B] Itinerary can be reversed (Bergen to Oslo). Tour ends following breakfast at hotel. Price per person from...... $1115 Price per person from...... $1810 Single Room Supplement...... $325 Single Room Supplement...... $625 Rafting Add a night in Oslo from $105 or Bergen from $120 per person. Add a night in Bergen from $105 per person. Sightseeing tours and activities are available upon request. Sightseeing tours and activities are available upon request.

18 1-800-437-5302 | WWW.BREKKETOURS.COM GRAND TOUR OF NORWAY LOFOTEN & VESTERÅLEN ISLANDS INDEPENDENT DAY 1 ARRIVE BERGEN DAY 1 ARRIVE HARSTAD Arrival in Bergen according to your own itinerary. Arrival in Harstad according to your own itinerary. Pick up TRAVEL Overnight at the Clarion Admiral Hotel or similar in your car rental (not included in the price). Overnight at the Bergen’s city center. Scandic Harstad or similar. Self-drive Tours in Norway

DAY 2 BERGEN―VOSS [B,D] DAY 2 HARSTAD―ANDENES [B] Explore the natural beauty of Norway at your Morning free in Bergen. In the afternoon, pick up your Drive from Harstad towards Andenes the green own pace on a self-drive tour. Itineraries can rental car (not included in the price) and depart Bergen for Vesterålen islands. We recommend selecting the route Voss. Balance of your day is free. Dinner and overnight through Kvæfjord, which includes the short ferry-crossing be customized by adding time in your favorite at Fleischer’s Hotel or similar. between Refsnes and Flesnes. Overnight at Hotell location, sightseeing tours and activities, as Marena or similar in Andenes. well as visits to other destinations. DAY 3 NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL [B,D] Morning bus ride on the thrilling Stalheim Road with its DAY 3 ANDENES―SVOLVÆR [B] Daily Departures 13-hairpin bends to Gudvangen. Board the ferry for Continue to Svolvær “the capital” of the Lofoten Islands. June 1 - August 31, 2021 a cruise on the Nærøyfjord and Aurlandfjord to Flåm. Svolvær offers the atmosphere of a harbor, a small town Prices are per person and based on double occupancy. Depart Flåm on board the famous Flåm Railway. At and art center simultaneously. Overnight in a traditional Prices & schedule subject to availability. Myrdal, change to the Oslo/Bergen Railway and return to rorbu in Svolvær. Voss. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. DAY 4 LOFOTEN ISLANDS [B] DAY 4 VOSS―GEIRANGER [B,D] Day free to explore the Lofoten Islands. We recommend Depart Voss and drive to Flåm. Proceed through the a visit to Stamsund – to explore and enjoy this delightful world’s 2nd longest tunnel from Aurland to Lærdal. region. The most important trading goods are the Continue in northern direction via Luster to Geiranger. stockfish which still is produced here and exported to Dinner and overnight at Union Hotel or similar. southern Europe, South America and Africa. We also suggest some time to visit the Lofotr Viking Museum, DAY 5 GEIRANGER [B] a historical museum based on a reconstruction and Morning cruise along the Geirangerfjord passing the archaeological excavation of a Viking chieftain's village in famous Seven Sisters Waterfall. Balance of day free. Borg. Overnight in a traditional rorbu in Svolvær. Overnight at hotel. DAY 5 SVOLVÆR―REINE [B] DAY 6 GEIRANGER―HÅHOLMEN [B,D] Travel to Reine. Along the way enjoy a stroll along one of Drive the Eagle Road and the Troll Road, one of Norway’s the many sandy beaches. In Nusfjord, you can experience Geirangerfjord best-known tourist attractions. Continue to Håholmen, for an authentic fishing village (fiskevær). Overnight ina dinner and overnight at Håholmen Havstuer. traditional rorbu in Reine. DAY 7 HÅHOLMEN―TRONDHEIM [B] DAY 6 EXCURSION TO Å [B] Continue north on the Atlantic Ocean Road to Trondheim. Day free to explore Å, a small village in the south of the Overnight at Scandic Nidelven Hotel or similar. archipelago. The village is a museum with rorbu, bakery DAY 8 TRONDHEIM [B] and boathouses, which are more than 150 years old and Day free in Trondheim to explore by foot or enjoy a day still in their original place. You can also choose a whale excursion to the surrounding area. Overnight at hotel. watching, RIB, Sea Eagle, kayaking, hiking or climbing excursion. Overnight in a traditional rorbu in Reine. DAY 9 TRONDHEIM―LILLEHAMMER [B] Drive south toward Lillehammer. Along the way, you may DAY 7 REINE―HENNINGSVÆR [B] wish to visit the wooden mining town of Røros. Overnight On the way back to Harstad we propose you to stay one at the Scandic Lillehammer Hotel or similar. night in the beautiful Henningsvær, located on several small islands in the Lofoten Archipelago. It is known as DAY 10 LILLEHAMMER―OSLO [B] one of the biggest fishermen villages and known for its Atlantic Ocean Road Continue your journey south to Oslo. In Hamar, you can traditional fishing village architecture. We recommend choose to see the unique Glass Cathedral. Upon arrival visiting “Galleri Lofoten Hus” or take a walk around the in Oslo, return rental car. Balance of day free. Overnight harbor. Or, you can experience one of the most popular at the Thon Opera Hotel or similar. hikes of Norway, called Reinebringen (demanding hike). Overnight in a traditional rorbu in Henningsvær. DAY 11 OSLO [B] Day free to explore Norway’s capital city on your own or DAY 8 HENNINGSVÆR―HARSTAD [B] you can choose to join a city sightseeing tour. Overnight Drive back to Harstad and return rental car. Overnight at hotel. Scandic Harstad or similar.

DAY 12 OSLO [B] DAY 9 HARSTAD [B] Tour ends following breakfast at hotel. Tour ends following breakfast at hotel. Price per person from...... $2315 Price per person from...... $1015 Single Room Supplement...... $815 Single Room Supplement...... On Request Add a night in Bergen from $120 or Oslo from $105 per person. Add a night in Svolvær or Reine from $225 per person. Lofoten Islands Sightseeing tours and activities are available upon request. Sightseeing tours and activities are available upon request.

WWW.BREKKETOURS.COM | 1-800-437-5302 19 INDEPENDENT NORDIC DELIGHT AROUND ICELAND DAY 1 ARRIVE ICELAND―HVERAGERDI Begin your journey through Scandinavia TRAVEL Pick up rental car at airport (Toyota Auris Automatic or with a 3-day excursion through Norway’s fjord country similar). Drive along the Reykjanes peninsula towards from Bergen to Oslo (see page 18). Scandinavia & Iceland the village of Hveragerdi for overnight. Price from $695 per person based on double occupancy. Experience the unique capitals of Scandinavia DAY 2 HVERAGERDI―BORGARFJORDUR [B] DAY 1 ARRIVE OSLO or explore the Land of Fire and Ice at your own Drive to Gullfoss waterfall and the hot springs at Geysir. Arrive in Oslo. Overnight at the Thon Hotel Opera or Visit Thingvellir National Park, before driving through pace on a self-drive tour along the Ring Road. similar. Hvalfjordurfjord to Borgarfjordur for overnight. Itineraries can be customized based on your interests, travel budget and time. DAY 2 OSLO [B] DAY 3 BORGARFJORDUR―AKUREYRI [B] Morning sightseeing tour of Oslo includes Vigeland Park. Drive north through Borgarfjordur to the shores of Hunafloi Daily Departures Overnight at hotel. bay and the horse breeding valley of Skagafjordur. June 1 - August 31, 2021 Continue to Akureyri, the capital of the north for overnight. Prices are per person and based on double occupancy. DAY 3 OSLO―COPENHAGEN [B,D] Prices & schedule subject to availability. Morning free in Oslo with option to visit the Resistance DAY 4 AKUREYRI―LAKE MÝVATN [B] Museum, the Norwegian Folk Museum and more. Spend the morning exploring the town of Akureyri. Continue your journey to the unique Lake Mývatn area. Transfer on own to the pier for 2:15pm departure onboard Stop en route to Mývatn to view the beautiful Godafoss a DFDS Seaways. Overnight cruise to Copenhagen waterfalls, which have a unique connection to Iceland's (boarding begins at 12:45pm). Dinner and overnight on Viking Age. Overnight in North Iceland. board in outside cabin. DAY 5 LAKE MÝVATN [B] DAY 4 COPENHAGEN [B] Explore the wonders of Lake Mývatn and surrounding Arrive in Copenhagen at 9:15am. Transfer on own to area, including the lava formations at Dimmuborgir or the hotel. Balance of day free to use your Copenhagen volcanic area of Krafla. Overnight in Lake Mývatn. sightseeing card to visit sights around the city including Amalienborg Palace and the Little Mermaid statue. DAY 6 LAKE MÝVATN―EGILSSTADIR [B] Overnight at the Comfort Hotel Vesterbro or similar. Drive north to the fishing port of Husavik, where you might stop to enjoy a whale watching boat tour. Head DAY 5 COPENHAGEN―STOCKHOLM [B] around Tjornes peninsula on the edge of the Arctic Circle. Copenhagen Transfer on own to train station. Travel by train to Visit Asbyrgi, a magnificent horseshoe-shaped canyon Stockholm (inquire about airfare option). Transfer on own and Jokulsargljufur National Park. Proceed to Dettifoss to Clarion Sign Hotel, or similar for overnight. waterfall before heading to Egilsstadir for overnight. DAY 7 EGILSSTADIR―HÖFN [B] DAY 6 STOCKHOLM [B] Drive south through the East Fjords, where towering Breakfast at hotel. Morning sightseeing tour by bus and mountains plunge vertically into the ocean. The journey boat passes the most famous buildings and views over continues to the town of Höfn where you overnight. the city. View city districts and famous sights such as Stockholm City Hall, the Royal Palace, Gamla Stan (Old DAY 8 HÖFN―KIRKJUBAEJARKLAUSTUR [B] Town), Långholmen and the Royal Djurgården on this Drive to the Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon before continuing tour. Afternoon free. Overnight at hotel. to Skaftafell National Park. On to the picturesque village of Kirkjubaejarklaustur for overnight. DAY 7 STOCKHOLM [B] Tour ends following breakfast at hotel or add an additional DAY 9 KIRKJUBAEJARKLAUSTUR―REYKJAVIK [B] night in Stockholm from $120 per person based on double Drive along the south coast, a sweeping landscape of occupancy. sandy deserts and rocky shores to Reykjavik for overnight. Stockholm DAY 10 REYKJAVIK [B] Add a 3-day package from Stockholm to Helsinki from Visit the Blue Lagoon en route to Keflavik Airport to return $300 per person. Package includes: overnight cruise rental car. Services end upon arrival to airport. from Stockholm to Helsinki with dinner and breakfast on board your ship and one night in Helsinki at a city center Add a 3-day package to your self-drive tour in order to hotel. enjoy more time in Reykjavik. Package includes: two nights in Reykjavik and a guided city sightseeing tour. Or, travel from Stockholm to St. Petersburg, Russia; Price from $365 per person based on double occupancy. Helsinki, Finland and Tallinn, Estonia on a 7-day cruise. Or, extend your time in northern Iceland with additional Details and prices upon request. nights in Akureyri or Lake Myvatn. Other self-drive tour Itinerary can be reversed (Stockholm to Oslo). options are available upon request. Price per person from...... $1300 Price for 2 people from...... $3930 Price is based on 2 people sharing room and car rental. Price Single Room Supplement...... $480 based on 24-hr rental days starting at the time of rental. Single South Iceland Rates may vary due to flexible pricing for cruise. Alternative and triple rates on request. Additional sightseeing tours and sightseeing tours and excursions are available upon request. activities are available upon request.

20 1-800-437-5302 | WWW.BREKKETOURS.COM SUMMER TRAVEL OPTIONS WINTER TRAVEL OPTIONS INDEPENDENT Departure dates from June 1 to August 31 Departure dates from October 1 to April 30 TRAVEL (Dates may vary depending upon tour) (Dates may vary depending upon tour) Enjoy some Scandinavia’s most scenic landscapes Experience the fun of Winter as you chase the northern Summer & Winter Travel under the summer sun on a variety of adventures! lights, explore Christmas Markets, dog sled and more! When is the best time to visit Scandinavia? DENMARK: NORWAY: Anytime! From the endless light of summer to FAMILY FUN IN DENMARK: 6 DAYS HUNTING THE LIGHTS: 6 DAYS Travel by train from Billund, home of LegoLand, to Travel from Tromsø to the North Cape and Kirkenes the magical northern lights of winter, you can Odense, Hans Christian Andersen’s home town. for an unforgettable night at the stunning Snow Hotel. choose from a variety of adventures across Continue to Copenhagen for a visit to Tivoli Gardens. Enjoy a drink in the Snow Bar, dinner by the fire, a the Nordic countries. king crab safari and multiple chances to glimpse the CASTLES OF DENMARK: 8 DAYS Northern Lights by land and sea. For detailed itineraries or to request a customized Discover some of Denmark’s most famous castles as independent travel package, please contact: you drive from Copenhagen to Århus and Kolding. WINTER COASTAL VOYAGE: 6 or 7 DAYS [email protected] Norwegian Coastal Voyages during the months of or visit us online. FINLAND: winter offer an opportunity to view the Northern Lights WILDLIFE WATCHING: 8 DAYS in addition to exciting shore excursions: dog sledding, This self-drive itinerary takes you through the sparsely snowmobiling & much more! populated taiga forests of north-eastern Finland with NORTHERN LIGHTS EXPLORER: 7 DAYS opportunities for hiking, canoeing, fishing as well as Travel to Tromsø, the gateway to the Arctic, for a true winter bear or observation tours. adventure! Enjoy an overnight at a wilderness camp, FINNISH LAKES & FORESTS: 8 DAYS dog sledding, snowmobiling & a Northern Lights tour! Travel by car through Finland’s scenic countryside dotted with shimmering lakes and fascinating villages. DENMARK: CHRISTMAS IN DENMARK: 3 - 10 DAYS SWEDEN: Beginning in November, the market squares and GÖTA CANAL: 2, 4 AND 6 DAYS streets of Denmark are dressed for the holiday season. Cruise between Gothenburg and Stockholm and enjoy Carol singing, outdoor ice skating and homemade a variety of sights while you relax on board. yuletide treats capture the spirit of Christmas. Stroll Sweden through the snow-lined streets and shop at the fairy EXPLORING DALARNA: 5 DAYS tale Christmas markets in Odense, Ribe, Århus and Travel roundtrip from Stockholm to the Dalarna region Ålborg. which epitomizes all things Swedish. Enjoy Lake Siljan, the Uppsala Cathedral and Stockholm. FINLAND: WINTER WONDERLAND: 6 DAYS KINGDOM OF CRYSTAL: 5 DAYS Travel to Finland for a chance to sleep under the Drive from Copenhagen to Stockholm via the Kingdom Northern Lights in a Kelo-Glass Igloo with views of of Crystal. Chance to enjoy a Hyttsill Evening, a time- the Arctic winter sky before traveling to the TreeHouse honored tradition featuring glass blowing, food/music. Hotel for a two night stay.

FAROE ISLANDS: ADVENTURE IN FINNISH LAPLAND: 7 DAYS FAROE ISLANDS: 4 - 11 DAYS Highlights of this tour include a 3-hour cruise on the The Faroe Islands has a unique landscape and is Sampo Icebreaker, an unforgettable experience in the steeped in history and culture. Enjoy a 4 or 5-day midst of arctic ice-sheet; meet Santa and his reindeer package in the capital city of Torshavn or explore the at the world famous Santa Claus Village; and explore Norway islands by car. the amazing Northern Lights of Finnish Lapland.

ICELAND & GREENLAND SWEDEN: SOUTH GREENLAND: 8 DAYS STOCKHOLM & ICE HOTEL: 6 DAYS Travel by boat across south Greenland for a chance to After enjoying an urban lifestyle in Stockholm travel experience Greenland's fantastic nature as well as its north inside the Arctic Circle to the world famous people and traditions. Icehotel for a good night’s sleep in minus 5 degrees.

ICELAND & GREENLAND DISCOVERY: 14 DAYS ICELAND: Explore the land of Fire and Ice with a knowledgeable NORTHERN LIGHTS RETREAT - 6 DAYS guide, then fly to Ilulissat in West Greenland, a Begin in Reykjavik, Iceland's trendy capital before breathtaking location with massive icebergs, rugged being whisked away from civilization to the luxurious wilderness, glittering glaciers, giant whales and the Hotel Rangá, where you can relax and go an adventure exciting mix of authentic Inuit culture and a modern exploring the Icelandic winter landscape. In addition, society under the magical light of the midnight sun. Hotel Rangá is a hot spot for seeing the Northern lights! Finland For tour details and pricing, please visit us online. For tour details and pricing, please visit us online.

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Land of the Midnight Sun Spectacular Norway Norway: Scenic & Historic June 15 - 27 Tour A: June 27 - July 7 July 18 - 31 Tour B: July 9 - 19 Best of Norway Tour C: July 30 - August 9 Sogn / Voss / Valdres Tour A: June 18 - 28 Heritage Tour Tour B: July 5 - 15 Taste Sweden & Norway July 23 - August 2 Tour C: July 14 - 24 June 28 - July 7 Splendor of Norway Captivating Scandinavia Tour A: July 23 - 31 June 28 - July 10 Tour B: August 20 - 28

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LAND OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN June 15 - 27, 2022 Experience the majestic scenery of . This 13-day itinerary from Trondheim to Tromsø includes the breathtaking Lofoten Islands.

DAY 1 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2022 DAY 6 MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2022 [B,D] DAY 9 THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2022 [B,L,D] Mpls/St. Paul―Trondheim: Depart on your Brønnøysund―: Proceed to Mo i Rana, Excursion in Lofoten: Sightseeing in the Lofoten Islands transatlantic flight to Trondheim, Norway. located along the beautiful Helgeland coast in the includes the Viking Museum at Borg including lunch; the southern part of county. Dinner and overnight Galleri Lofotens Hus in Henningsvær with an exhibition of DAY 2 THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2022 [D] at Scandic Meyergården. classical painters from Northern Norway; and the Lofoten Trondheim: Arrive at Værnes Airport Trondheim. Transfer Aquarium in Kabelvåg. Dinner and overnight at hotel. to hotel. Balance of day free to adjust to time change. DAY 7 TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2022 [B,L,D] Welcome dinner and overnight at Scandic Nidelven. Mo i Rana―Arctic Circle―Bodø: Drive to the Arctic DAY 10 FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2022 [B,D] Circle, which marks the boundary of the midnight sun of Svolvær―: Drive to Narvik, established as an ice- DAY 3 FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2022 [B] the Arctic summer and the sunless winters of the north. free port for the iron ore mines in , Sweden. A visit Trondheim: Sightseeing tour features the Nidaros Norway: Scenic & Historic The Arctic Circle Center provides a visual presentation of to the WWII Museum provides information about that time Cathedral, one of Scandinavia's most splendid cathedrals. the flora, fauna and countryside north of the Arctic Circle. period in history. A late afternoon excursion by cable car July 18 - 31 Afternoon free. Dinner on own. Overnight at hotel. Visit the Museum, portraying the plight of takes us to 2200 feet for an awesome view of the area. DAY 4 SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2022 [B,D] prisoners of wars under the German regime from 1942- Dinner and overnight at Scandic Narvik Hotel. Sogn / Voss / Valdres Trondheim―Stiklestad―: Drive to Stiklestad, 45. Proceed to Bodø for dinner and overnight at Scandic Havet Hotel. DAY 11 SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2022 [B,D] Heritage Tour site of the battle of 1030 which led to the death of King Narvik―Tromsø: Depart for Gratangen. Tour the Olav Haraldson (later St. Olav) and the acceptance of DAY 8 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2022 [B,L,D] North Norway Boat Museum. Visit the Polar Park, the July 23 - August 2 Christianity in Norway. Proceed to Namsos, an important Bodø―Leknes―Svolvær: Depart Bodø for flight to northernmost wildlife park in the world. Proceed to trade center. Dinner and overnight at Scandic Rock City. Leknes on the Lofoten islands, known for its distinctive Tromsø, the capital city of Arctic Norway. Dinner and Splendor of Norway DAY 5 SUNDAY, JUNE 19, 2022 [B,D] scenery. Arrive in Leknes. Drive to the fishing village overnight at Clarion Hotel the Edge. Namsos―Brønnøysund: Enjoy the coastal scenery with the enigmatic name of Å at the southernmost point Tour A: July 23 - 31 of Lofoten. Lunch. Visit the Stockfish Museum, which DAY 12 SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2022 [B,D] of Helgeland as we drive north. Norway is one of the Tromsø: Sightseeing tour of Tromsø includes a visit to Tour B: August 20 - 28 world’s largest exporters of fish and seafood, an industry provides an insight into the production of Norway’s oldest export commodity, stockfish. Proceed north past Reine, the Arctic Cathedral and Polar Museum. Balance of day employing approximately 21,000. Visit the Norwegian free. Farewell dinner and overnight at hotel. Aquacenter and learn about aquaculture. Continue once selected as the most beautiful village in Norway. to Sandnessjøen. Dinner and overnight at Thon Hotel Continue to Svolvær. Dinner and overnight at Thon Hotel DAY 13 MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2022 [B] Brønnøysund. Lofoten. Tromsø―Depart: Tour ends following breakfast. Transfer to Tromsø Airport for return flight.

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