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SCANDINAVIA 2021 TRAVEL BROCHURE WHY TRAVEL WITH BREKKE 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 Norway, 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 Sogn / Voss / 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 Finland ................................................ 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 BOOK YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE TODAY! Online Email Phone SPLENDOR OF NORWAY Tour A: June 12 - 20 Tour B: August 28 - September 5 HIGHLIGHTS City sightseeing in Bergen and Oslo • Flåm Railway • Fjord Cruise from Flåm to Balestrand • 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―Vik―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 Hardanger, the heart of Norway’s cherry, apple NORWAY and pear orchards. Dinner and overnight at the exquisite • 7 nights accommodations, double occupancy, with Ullensvang 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 reindeer • 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,