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SCANDINAVIA 2020 TRAVEL BROCHURE BREKKE TOURS YOUR SCANDINAVIAN SPECIALIST SINCE 1956 Brekke Tours invites you to share our love of travel and join us to our own favorite corner of the world, Scandinavia! Brekke's 2020 escorted tours and independent travel options include a variety of activities and destinations across Scandinavia and beyond. It is our goal to make your travel dreams a reality while introducing you to breathtaking sites of natural beauty as well as the rich culture and history of the different countries in Scandinavia. Whether you choose to explore modern cities and quaint fjord-side villages on one of our escorted tours, travel independently to the mesmerizing Lofoten Islands or connect with your ancestors by visiting your family heritage sites, the staff of Brekke Tours is happy to help you create the perfect travel plan for you, your family and friends. Char Chaalse Linda Beth Molly Amanda Natalie Joey Diane WHY TRAVEL WITH BREKKE TOURS? Let our clients tell you why... “This was an amazing experience. The travel arrangements were so easy. Brekke Travel is #1. The Iceland extension that we did was also very good. The arrangements were wonderful. Thank you, Brekke Travel.” ~ E.J., Fergus Falls, MN “Brekke Tours was so professional and yet so personable to answer questions. The accommodations were excellent = A+. Tour guide was wonderful – fun and knowledgeable.” ~ G.L. and D.L., Choteau, MT “Got to see and do so much couldn’t have done on your own. Loved it all!” ~ 2019 Tour Participant “This was the trip of a lifetime and we enjoyed every moment. Out tour guide was excellent. The itinerary was fabulous with amazing sites and scenery. We would highly BREKKE TOURS recommend Best of Norway.” ~ R.K. and B.K., Ogdensburg, NJ “It went beyond my expectations. No worries for my first time 802 N. 43rd Street traveling to Europe. It was a well-rounded tour.” ~ D.S., Grand Forks, ND 58203 Fergus Falls, MN Toll-Free: 1-800-437-5302 “Trip of a lifetime!” ~ D.F. and N.F., Edmonds, WA [email protected] For additional testimonials, www.BrekkeTours.com please visit our website. TABLE OF CONTENTS ESCORTED TOURS - NORWAY PRE- AND POST-TOUR EXTENSIONS 4 Spectacular Norway 16 Denmark, Sweden & Iceland 5 Through the Lens: Images of Norway 17 Norway, Finland, Russia & Faroe Islands 6 Best of Norway 7 Land of the Fjords: Active Tour 8 Norway: Scenic & Historic INDEPENDENT TRAVEL OPTIONS 9 Splendor of Norway 18 Independent Travel Options in Norway 10 Sogn/Voss/Valdres Heritage Tour 19 Independent Travel Options in Scandinavia 20 Summer & Winter Travel Options in Scandinavia ESCORTED TOURS - SCANDINAVIA CRUISE OPTIONS - SCANDINAVIA 11 Taste of Sweden & Norway 12 Captivating Scandinavia 21 Scandinavia & Russia Cruise 14 Iceland Complete 22 Norwegian Coastal Voyage 15 Grand Tour of Iceland 23 Norway Expedition Cruises (beginning in 2021) BOOK YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE TODAY! Online Email Phone Brochure photography courtesy of: Shutterstock.com; sverrehjornevik.com/Flåm AS, Trym Ivar Bergsmo, Agurtxane Concellon, Claudia Joss Schneider and Ronald E Jung / Hurtigruten SPECTACULAR NORWAY Tour A: June 16 - 26 | Tour B: July 6 - 16 | Tour C: July 25 - August 4 TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Oslo, Voss, Bergen, Flåm, Loen, Geiranger, Molde (Tour A & C) or Ålesund (Tour B) & Trondheim The Atlantic Ocean Road, Geirangerfjord cruise, city sightseeing in Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim, Hardangerfjord Nature Center, the Flåm Railway, excursion to Briksdal Glacier by Troll Cart, Ergan Kystfort and the stunning Nidaros Cathedral DAY 6 JUNE 21 / JULY 11 / JULY 30 [B,D] ITINERARY | 11 DAYS Voss―Flåm―Loen: Board the Oslo/Bergen Railway. ITINERARY INCLUDES At Myrdal, transfer to the famous Flåm Railway, ranked as one of the top 20 train rides in the world. Within 13 • Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul, including miles, descend 2800 feet to Flåm. Drive through the world's taxes, fees & fuel surcharge 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 Loen Geiranger Viken’s Weaving Workshop. Drive to Loen. Dinner and • Daily breakfast [B], 1 lunch [L] and 8 dinners [D] overnight at Hotel Alexandra. • 1st-class touring coach, train & ferries per itinerary Voss Flåm DAY 7 JUNE 22 / JULY 12 / JULY 31 [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: Viking to relax at the hotel or experience the Loen Skylift for a Ship Museum, Norwegian Folk Museum, DAY 1 JUNE 16 / JULY 6 / JULY 25 view of the surrounding fjords and mountains. Dinner and Hardangerfjord Nature Center, Troldhaugen, overnight at Hotel Alexandra. Mpls/St. Paul―Oslo: Depart on your transatlantic flight. To Ergan Kystfort and Nidaros Cathedral request alternate dates or for estimated airfare supplements from other US cities, please note on application. DAY 8 JUNE 23 / JULY 13 / AUGUST 1 [B,D] • Luggage handling at hotels for 1 suitcase Loen―Geiranger―Molde/Ålesund: Cruise the renowned (subject to availability) Geirangerfjord. DAY 2 JUNE 17 / JULY 7 / JULY 26 [D] • Tour Director for Days 2 - 11 Oslo: Arrive at Oslo Gardermoen Airport. Transfer to hotel. Tour A & C: Proceed to Molde, the “City of Roses,” for Balance of day free to relax and adjust to time change. dinner and overnight at Scandic Seilet. Welcome dinner and overnight at the Grand Hotel. Tour B: Proceed to Ålesund, known for its Art Nouveau TOUR PRICING architecture. Dinner and overnight at Thon Hotel Ålesund. DAY 3 JUNE 18 / JULY 8 / JULY 27 [B] Price with air/taxes/fuel from ........ $4795 Oslo: Morning sightseeing tour of Oslo includes a visit DAY 9 JUNE 24 / JULY 14 / AUGUST 2 [B,L,D] Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul plus taxes/ to Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Viking Ship Museum and Molde/Ålesund―Trondheim: Drive the Atlantic Ocean fees and fuel surcharge. Unless paid in full, fuel the Norwegian Folk Museum featuring Gol Stave Church. Road with the vast ocean on one side and snow-clad and all taxes are subject to change and will be re- Afternoon and evening free for shopping and independent mountain peaks on the other. Travel to the fishing village assessed in your statement prior to final payment. explorations. Dinner on own. Overnight at hotel. of Bud. Tour Ergan Kystfort, a defensive bunker built by Inquire about airfare from your home city. the Germans during the occupation of Norway during World DAY 4 JUNE 19 / JULY 9 / JULY 28 [B,D] War II. Salmon lunch at a local restaurant. Continue to Land Only from .............................. $3695 Oslo―Eidfjord―Voss: Drive through the Hallingdal Trondheim. Dinner. Overnight at Scandic Nidelven Hotel. Services begin in Oslo and end in Trondheim Valley. Cross the Hardangervidda, the largest high mountain plateau in Northern Europe, to Hardanger. In DAY 10 JUNE 25 / JULY 15 / AUGUST 3 [B,D] Single Room Supplement. .............. $895 Eidfjord, visit the Hardangerfjord Nature Center reflecting Trondheim: Morning sightseeing tour of Trondheim Norway’s love and respect for nature. Continue to Voss. includes a visit to the Nidaros Cathedral, one of the most Dinner and overnight at the historic Fleischer’s Hotel. splendid cathedrals in Scandinavia. Afternoon free. EXTEND YOUR STAY Farewell dinner and overnight at hotel. DAY 5 JUNE 20 / JULY 10 / JULY 29 [B,D] Add an extra night in Oslo or Trondheim, Bergen Excursion: Travel to Norway’s second largest city, DAY 11 JUNE 26 / JULY 16 / AUGUST 4 [B] a 3-day Iceland Stopover, a visit to the Faroe Bergen. City sightseeing tour includes Troldhaugen, home Trondheim―Depart: Tour ends following breakfast. Islands or sail north from Trondheim to Kirkenes on of Norway’s renowned musician, the late Edvard Grieg. Transfer to Trondheim Værnes Airport for return flight. the Norwegian Coastal Voyage. Tour concludes with a guided walk through the historic Longer stays may be requested upon registration for a Hanseatic Wharf. Time on own to stroll through the colorful minimum charge of $150. See pages 16-17 for details or visit our website Fish Market or take other independent explorations. Return for additional pre- & post-tour options. to Voss for dinner and overnight at hotel. WWW.BREKKETOURS.COM 4 1-800-437-5302 | WWW.BREKKETOURS.COM THROUGH THE LENS: IMAGES OF NORWAY with National Geographic Explorer, Erika Skogg June 19 - July 1 TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Join National Geographic Explorer and photography expert, Erika Skogg; Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Development Officer, Kirsten Heine; and Brekke guide, Mari Anne Roppe and explore beautiful Norway, the country and homeland of the late Knud Knudsen, a pioneer within Norwegian photography and one of Norway’s first professional photographers. photos of the fruit trees. Travel to the Hardanger Maritime ITINERARY INCLUDES ITINERARY | 13 DAYS Museum and see the Hardanger wooden boats. Dinner ITINERARY INCLUDES and overnight hotel. Evening presentation: Capturing people in your travel photos. • Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul, including taxes, fees & fuel surcharge NORWAY DAY 7 THURSDAY, JUNE 25 [B,L,D] Norheimsund―Lofthus: Depart for the Baroniet • 11 nights accommodations, double occupancy, Rosendal, a beautiful estate dating back to 1658. Lunch Voss Flåm with private facilities at the estate café. Depart for Lofthus and the historic Hotel Bergen • Daily breakfast [B], 3 lunches [L] and 11 dinners [D] Lofthus Ullensvang. Dinner in the gourmet dining room. Norheimsund Rjukan • 1st-class touring coach, train & ferries per itinerary Oslo DAY 8 FRIDAY, JUNE 26 [B,L,D] Lofthus: Morning visit to a famous Norwegian woodcarver.