2017 TRAVEL BROCHURE SCANDINAVIA TABLE OF CONTENTS Escorted Tours Spectacular ...... 4 Tour A: June 18–27 Tour B: July 20–29 Taste of Sweden & Norway...... 5 June 22–July 1 Best of Norway...... 6 Tour A: June 26–July 6 Tour B: July 8–18 Norway’s Family Adventure...... 7 June 30–July 9 Norway’s Southern Pleasures...... 8 July 10–20 Fjords & Farms of Norway...... 9 July 18–27 Captivating Scandinavia...... 10 July 22–August 4 Captivating Norway & Copenhagen...... 11 July 23–30 Captivating Copenhagen & Sweden...... 11 July 28–August 4 //Valdres Heritage Tour...... 12 July 25–August 6 Norway: Scenic & Historic...... 13 July 26–August 8 Splendor of Norway...... 14 July 28–August 5 Scandinavia in September...... 15 September 10–19 Pre- and Post-Tour Extensions...... 16-17

General Information Customized Group Tour Information...... 18 Group Travel Insurance Information...... 19 Tour Application Form...... 20 Terms and Conditions...... 21

Independent Travel Options Independent Tours in Norway...... 22-23 Independent Tours in Scandinavia...... 24 Independent Winter Tours in Scandinavia...... 25 Norwegian Coastal Voyage...... 26 Baltic Cruise...... 27 WHY TRAVEL WITH TOURS? Let our clients tell you why...

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Brekke did an excellent job in planning their ‘family’ adventure. We had our children and grandchildren with us – ages 17, 14, and 4 – and there was something enjoyable for all. This is absolutely the best ‘family’ experience we’ve had! D.H. ~ Hiawatha, KS

From start to finish, it was a fantastic tour. We can’t wait to go with Brekke again. Bridging cultures, one trip and one book at a time... C.A. ~ Leland, IL My first tour with Brekke Tours and my first Brekke Tours & Travel celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2016, and throughout the ‘across the pond’ tour. If I tour with another tour year we were reminded of the goal when Arne Brekke organized his first tour to company, they will have a hard act to follow!! Europe back in 1956...share the love of travel while connecting people with the land Thank you Brekke Tours (and Joy Flynn) for making this a trip of a lifetime for me and my of their ancestors. extended family. We were honored to assist a number of people as they traveled back to their "roots" 2016 Tour Participant in Scandinavia during 2016 and look forward to doing the same in 2017. As we Our trip was so memorable. There were things of move forward into the new year, we are also celebrating the new additions to the interest for all ages of people. Two enthusiastic Arne G. Brekke Bygdebok Collection, which has now surpassed 1650 volumes! thumbs up. These local history books include detailed information about individual farms in E.A. ~ East Grand Forks, MN various as well as the people who lived there. The collection Brekke was so helpful and friendly right from the has proven to be an invaluable source for those researching their family's history. first phone call – no regrets ever. It was a trip of The collection at UND is one of the world's largest collections of bygdebøker and is a lifetime for me. actively growing as new volumes are acquired. K.K. ~ Pardeeville, WI For more information about the Arne G. Brekke Bygdebok Collection, please ask Brekke Tours provided us with an unforgettable for a brochure or visit: library.und.edu/special-collections/bygdebok/. If you would view of Norway – everything, and we mean like help with researching your family’s history, please contact our office. everything, went so very smoothly and the trip was a pure joy from beginning to end! As we continue our mission of connecting people to their roots in Scandinavia, we F. and D.S. ~ Hatton, ND are proud to offer two new exciting tour itineraries in 2017: • Fjords & Farms of Norway: Travel through Norway's dramatic fjord country and learn how Norway's unique landscape shaped past and present life on the farm with visits to a fruit farm, fish farm and mountain farm. • Scandinavia in September: Perfect for those looking to experience the changing of the seasons in Sweden and Norway, this tour offers you a chance to visit Stockholm, , Norway's fjord country and all in 10 days! BREKKE TOURS & TRAVEL 802 N. 43rd Street We are also excited to announce some changes to Norway's Family Adventure. Grand Forks, ND 58203 Travel with a Norwegian guide and her family (including three children) as she Toll-Free: 1-800-437-5302 introduces you to her homeland. Family-friendly activities include a visit to the Local: 701-772-8999 Bear Park in Flå, a day at the Langedrag Nature Park near Gol and a family rafting Fax: 701-780-9352 adventure in Voss. This tour is sure to be fun for the whole family! [email protected] WWW.BREKKETOURS.COM We wish to extend our thanks for another wonderful year, and we look forward to Brochure photography courtesy of: Shutterstock.com; Michelle Bedard; Jean Marthaler; Char Brekke; Hurtigruten and Valtteri seeing you in Scandinavia in 2017! Hirvonen (www.kakslauttanen.fi) “Fabulous… surprises and Spectacular Norway beautiful vistas at every turn (hairpin turn, that is)!” Tour A: June 18―27 | Tour B: July 20―29 H.G. - St. Louis Park, MN

Trondheim

Geiranger Loen

Voss Flåm

Bergen NORWAY Oslo

DAY 1 JUNE 18 / JULY 20 DAY 7 JUNE 24 / JULY 26 [B,D] Mpls/St. Paul—Oslo: Depart the USA on your Loen—Geiranger—Molde: Cruise the renowned ITINERARY INCLUDES: transatlantic flight. To request alternate dates or for Geirangerfjord from Hellesylt to Geiranger. Travel the • Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul, estimated airfare supplements from other US cities, “Golden Route.” Ascend the Eagle Road and continue to please note on application. the famous Troll’s Path with its steep and narrow hairpin including taxes, fees & fuel surcharge bends. Proceed to Molde, the “City of Roses.” Dinner DAY 2 JUNE 19 / JULY 21 [D] and overnight at the stunning Scandic Seilet Hotel. • 8 nights accommodations, 1st class/superior Oslo: Arrive at Gardermoen Airport Oslo. Transfer to tourist class, double occupancy hotel in city center. Balance of day free to relax and DAY 8 JUNE 25 / JULY 27 [B,L,D] adjust to time change. Welcome dinner and overnight at Molde—: Drive the Atlantic Ocean Road • Daily breakfast [B], 1 lunch [L] and 7 dinners [D] the classic Grand Hotel. with the vast ocean on one side and snow-clad mountain peaks on the other. Travel to the fishing village of Bud. • 1st-class touring coach DAY 3 JUNE 20 / JULY 22 [B] Tour Ergan Kystfort, a defensive bunker built by the Oslo: Morning sightseeing tour of Oslo includes a visit Germans during the occupation of Norway during World • City sightseeing in Oslo, Bergen and to Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Viking Ship Museum and War II. Salmon lunch at a local restaurant. Continue to Trondheim the Norwegian Folk Museum featuring Gol . Trondheim. Dinner and overnight at Scandic Nidelven. Afternoon and evening free for shopping and independent • Train: Voss to Flåm, 2nd Class explorations. Dinner on own. Overnight at hotel. DAY 9 JUNE 26 / JULY 28 [B,D] Trondheim: Morning sightseeing tour of Trondheim • Fjord cruise: Hellesylt to Geiranger DAY 4 JUNE 21 / JULY 23 [B,D] includes a visit to the Nidaros , one of the most Oslo——Voss: Drive through Hallingdal and splendid in Scandinavia. Afternoon free. • Visits to Viking Ship Museum, Norwegian cross the Hardangervidda, the largest high mountain Farewell dinner and overnight at hotel. Folk Museum, Nature Center, plateau in Northern Europe, to Eidfjord. Visit the Hardangerfjord Nature Center reflecting Norway’s love DAY 10 JUNE 27 / JULY 29 [B] Troldhaugen, Glacier Museum, Ergan Kystfort and respect for nature. Continue to Voss. Dinner and Trondheim—Depart: Tour ends following breakfast. and overnight at the historic Fleischer’s Hotel. Transfer to Værnes Airport for return flight. Longer stays may be requested upon registration for a minimum charge • Ferries and entrance fees to all sites & DAY 5 JUNE 22 / JULY 24 [B,D] of $100. museums outlined in itinerary Bergen Excursion: Travel to Norway’s second largest city, Bergen. City sightseeing tour includes Troldhaugen, INDEPENDENT EXTENSION • Luggage handling at hotels for 1 suitcase home of Norway’s renowned musician, the late Edvard Grieg. Tour concludes with a guided walk through the Norwegian Coastal Voyage (subject to availability) historic Hanseatic Wharf. Time on own for shopping, a Trondheim—Tromsø—Kirkenes • Tour Director for Days 2–10 stroll through the colorful Fish Market or other independent (page 26—Days 3-7) explorations. Return to Voss for dinner and overnight at Experience more of Norway when you sail north from • Tour information kit hotel. Trondheim to on “The World’s Most Beautiful Voyage.” DAY 6 JUNE 23 / JULY 25 [B,D] PRICING: Voss—Flåm—Loen: Board the Oslo/Bergen Railway Visit our website for additional pre- & post-tour options. to Myrdal. Transfer to the famous Flåm Railway, ranked Price with air/taxes/fuel from...... $4195 as one of the top 20 train rides in the world. Within 13 Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul plus taxes/ miles, descend 2800 feet to Flåm. Drive through the fees and fuel surcharge. Unless paid in full, fuel and world's 2nd longest tunnel (15.22 miles) to . Ferry all taxes are subject to change and will be re-assessed across the mighty and continue along the in your statement prior to final payment. Inquire about fjord to Fjærland. Visit the Glacier Museum in Fjærland, airfare from your home city. followed by a photo stop at Bøyum Glacier. Proceed to Skei. Opportunity to purchase quality crafts and woven Land Only from...... $3095 products at Audhild Viken’s Weaving Workshop. Continue Services begin in Oslo and end in Trondheim to Loen. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Alexandra. Single Room Supplement...... $475

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NORWAY Flåm SWEDEN Tällberg Bergen Uppsala Oslo Stockholm

DENMARK

DAY 1 THURSDAY, JUNE 22 DAY 6 TUESDAY, JUNE 27 [B] Mpls/St. Paul—Stockholm: Depart the USA on your Oslo: Sightseeing includes a tour of Vigeland Park and ITINERARY INCLUDES: transatlantic flight. To request alternate dates or for the Viking Ship Museum. Balance of day free to explore • Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul, estimated airfare supplements from other US cities, Norway’s capital city. Dinner on own. Overnight at hotel. please note on application. including taxes, fees & fuel surcharge DAY 7 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28 [B,D] DAY 2 FRIDAY, JUNE 23 [D] Oslo—Flåm: Scenic drive through the beautiful Valdres • 8 nights accommodations, 1st class/superior Stockholm: Arrive at Arlanda Airport Stockholm. Valley. Tour Borgund Stave Church, one of the best tourist class, double occupancy Transfer to hotel in city center. Balance of day free to preserved of the remaining stave churches. Drive the relax and adjust to time change. Welcome dinner and Snow Road to Stegastein Viewpoint for a spectacular • Daily breakfast [B] and 4 dinners [D] overnight at the Clarion Hotel Sign. view of Norway’s fjord country. Proceed to Flåm for dinner and overnight at the Fretheim Hotel. • 1st-class touring coach DAY 3 SATURDAY, JUNE 24 [B] • City sightseeing in Stockholm, Oslo and Stockholm: Morning sightseeing tour of the Swedish DAY 8 THURSDAY, JUNE 29 [B] capital includes City Hall, site of the annual Nobel Prize Flåm—Bergen: Morning cruise of the Aurlandfjord and Bergen banquet; and the Vasa Ship Museum, home of the 17th Nærøyfjord to . Return by motorcoach to century warship which sank on her maiden voyage. Flåm. Board the Flåm Railway, ranked as one of the top 20 • Fjord cruise: Flåm to Gudvangen Afternoon free to explore Stockholm including Old Town train rides in the world. Within 13 miles, ascend 2800 feet • Train: Flåm to Voss, 2nd class (Gamla Stan) with its narrow streets and old merchants’ to Myrdal. Change to the famous Oslo/Bergen Railway houses. Dinner on own. Overnight at hotel. and continue by train to Voss. Meet the motorcoach and • Visits to Stockholm City Hall, Vasa Ship drive to Bergen. Dinner on own. Overnight at First Hotel DAY 4 SUNDAY, JUNE 25 [B,D] Marin in Bergen’s city center. Museum, Uppsala Cathedral, Dala Horse Stockholm—Tällberg: Depart Stockholm for Dalarna, Center, Viking Ship Museum, Borgund which epitomizes all things Swedish. Visit the old DAY 9 FRIDAY, JUNE 30 [B,D] Stave Church, Stegastein Viewpoint and university town of Uppsala for a tour of the inspiring Bergen: Morning sightseeing tour of Norway’s second Uppsala Cathedral. Continue to Sundborn, the home largest city includes a walk through the historic Hanseatic Troldhaugen of Carl Larsson, one of Sweden’s most beloved artists. Wharf (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and a visit to • Ferries and entrance fees to all sites & Dinner and overnight at Quality Spa & Resort Dalecarlia. Troldhaugen, home of Norway’s internationally-known composer, the late Edvard Grieg. Afternoon free to visit museums outlined in itinerary DAY 5 MONDAY, JUNE 26 [B] the famous Fish Market or ride the funicular to the top of Tällberg—Oslo: At Nusnäs, tour the center for the Mount Fløyen for a magnificent view of Bergen. Farewell • Luggage handling at hotels for 1 suitcase production of the traditional Dala wooden horses, the dinner at hotel. Overnight at hotel. (subject to availability) symbol of Sweden. Travel through Malung known for its leather industry. Drive to the province of Värmland with DAY 10 SATURDAY, JULY 1 [B] • Tour Director for Days 2–10 its lakes and forests. There are many artists, writers and Bergen—Depart: Tour ends following breakfast. poets who have found inspiration in this region. Proceed Transfer to Flesland Airport for return flight. Longer stays • Tour information kit to Oslo. Overnight at the Grand Hotel. Dinner on own. may be requested upon registration for a minimum charge of $100. PRICING: Price with air/taxes/fuel from...... $4295 INDEPENDENT EXTENSIONS Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul plus taxes/fees Customize your trip with a pre- or post-tour: and fuel surcharge. Unless paid in full, fuel and all taxes • Iceland Stopover to or from Scandinavia (page 16) are subject to change and will be re-assessed in your • Copenhagen to Stockholm (page 16) statement prior to final payment. Inquire about airfare • Bergen to Faroe Islands (page 16) from your home city. • Norwegian Coastal Voyage (page 26) Land Only from...... $3395 Visit our website for additional pre- & post-tour options. Services begin in Stockholm and end in Bergen Single Room Supplement...... $575

Escorted Tours www.BrekkeTours.com 5 “I had the most amazing experience and Best of Norway will travel again with Brekke. Thank you for showing me the very Best of Norway” Tour A: June 26―July 6 | Tour B: July 8―18 L.S. - Bloomington, MN

Geiranger Loen

Voss Flåm Lillehammer Bergen

NORWAY Oslo

Stavanger

DAY 1 JUNE 26 / JULY 8 DAY 7 JULY 2 / JULY 14 [B,D] Mpls/St. Paul—Oslo: Depart the USA on your Norway in a Nutshell Excursion: Depart Voss by train ITINERARY INCLUDES: transatlantic flight. To request alternate dates or for on the Oslo/Bergen Railway. At Myrdal transfer to the • Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul, estimated airfare supplements from other US cities, Flåm Line, deemed by some as the most fantastic train please note on application. ride in Europe. Descend the Flåm Valley, dropping 2800 including taxes, fees & fuel surcharge feet within 13 miles. Cruise the dramatic Aurlandfjord and DAY 2 JUNE 27 / JULY 9 [D] Nærøyfjord (placed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in • 9 nights accommodations, 1st class/superior Oslo: Arrive at Gardermoen Airport Oslo. Transfer to 2005) from Flåm to Gudvangen. Descend the 13 hairpin tourist class, double occupancy hotel in city center. Balance of day free to relax and adjust bends of the thrilling Road. Return to hotel for to time change. Welcome dinner and overnight at Grand dinner and overnight. • Daily breakfast [B], 1 lunch [L] and 6 dinners [D] Hotel / Thon Hotel Bristol. DAY 8 JULY 3 / JULY 15 [B] • 1st-class touring coach DAY 3 JUNE 28 / JULY 10 [B] Voss—Bergen: Drive to Bergen, Norway’s second Oslo: Morning sightseeing tour of Oslo includes a visit to largest city. Enjoy a city sightseeing tour including a visit • City sightseeing in Oslo, Bergen and Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Viking Ship Museum and the to Troldhaugen, the home of Norway’s internationally- Stavanger Norwegian Folk Museum featuring the Gol Stave Church. known composer, the late Edvard Grieg. Tour concludes Afternoon and evening free for shopping and independent with a guided walk through the historic Hanseatic Wharf. • Excursion to Briksdal Glacier explorations. Dinner on own. Overnight at hotel. Balance of afternoon and evening free. Dinner on own. nd Overnight at the Clarion Admiral Hotel. • Train: Voss to Flåm, 2 Class DAY 4 JUNE 29 / JULY 11 [B,L,D] Oslo—Lillehammer: Depart Oslo for the Olympic city DAY 9 JULY 4 / JULY 16 [B] • Fjord cruise: Flåm to Gudvangen of Lillehammer via Jevnaker. Opportunity to purchase Bergen—Stavanger: Travel the coastal route to • Visits to Viking Ship Museum, Norwegian Folk Norwegian glass/crystal at reduced prices at Hadeland Stavanger via . Ferry from Halhjem to Sandvikvåg. Glassworks. Proceed to a local farm where we meet Visit the Nordvegen History Centre in Avaldnes, home Museum, Fossheim Steinsenter, Troldhaugen a Norwegian family and savor a traditional Norwegian to the first kings of Norway and the legendary figures and Nordvegen History Centre “middag.” Continue to Lillehammer, nestled along the who appear so often in sagas and songs. Drive the shores of Norway’s largest lake, Lake Mjøsa. View the underwater tunnels from Rennesøy to Randaberg. • Ferries and entrance fees to all sites & sites of the 1994 Winter Olympics. Dinner and overnight Continue to Stavanger. Dinner on own. Overnight at the museums outlined in itinerary at Lillehammer Hotel. Clarion Stavanger. • Luggage handling at hotels for 1 suitcase DAY 5 JUNE 30 / JULY 12 [B,D] DAY 10 JULY 5 / JULY 17 [B,D] Lillehammer—Geiranger—Loen: Travel through Stavanger: Sightseeing tour of Stavanger. This modern (subject to availability) the Gudbrandsdal and Otta valleys to Lom. Visit the Norwegian city, a hub of the North Sea oil exploration and Fossheim Steinsenter in Lom for a chance to explore the development operations, is a charming mixture of old and • Tour Director for Days 2–11 Stone Museum and shop in the jewelry gallery. Continue new, retaining much of its 18th century charm. Afternoon • Tour information kit across the Grotli Mountains to the fabulous fjord country. free. Farewell dinner and overnight at hotel. Weather permitting, drive to Dalsnibba Observation Point for a spectacular view of the Geirangerfjord, a UNESCO DAY 11 JULY 6 / JULY 18 [B] PRICING: World Heritage Site since 2005. Continue to Loen for Stavanger—Depart: Tour ends following breakfast. dinner and overnight at the Alexandra Hotel. Transfer to Sola Airport Stavanger for return flight. Longer Price with air/taxes/fuel from...... $4295 stays may be requested upon registration for a minimum Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul plus taxes/fees DAY 6 JULY 1 / JULY 13 [B,D] charge of $100. and fuel surcharge. Unless paid in full, fuel and all taxes Loen—Voss: Morning excursion to the sparkling are subject to change and will be re-assessed in your Briksdal Glacier. Drive to Skei. Opportunity to purchase INDEPENDENT EXTENSIONS statement prior to final payment. Inquire about airfare quality crafts and woven products at Audhild Viken’s from your home city. Weaving Workshop. Drive to and continue to Customize your trip with a pre- or post-tour: Hella. Ferry across the mighty Sognefjord to Vangsnes. • Iceland Stopover to or from Norway (page 16) Land Only from...... $3425 Proceed over the Mountains. Dinner and overnight at • Copenhagen to Oslo (page 16) Services begin in Oslo and end in Stavanger the Fleischer’s Hotel. • Stockholm to Oslo (page 17) Visit our website for additional pre- & post-tour options. Single Room Supplement...... $495

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Voss Gol Flåm Bergen

NORWAY Oslo

DAY 1 FRIDAY, JUNE 30 DAY 7 THURSDAY, JULY 6 [B,D] Mpls/St. Paul—Oslo: Depart the USA on your Flåm: Morning walking tour of Flåm. In the afternoon, ITINERARY INCLUDES: transatlantic flight. To request alternate dates or for enjoy a cruise on the Aurlandfjord to , a little • Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul, estimated airfare supplements from other US cities, village squeezed in between tall mountains. Undredal is including taxes, fees & fuel surcharge please note on application. inhabited by 80 people and almost 500 goats. It is also home to the smallest church in Scandinavia, built as a • 8 nights accommodations, 1st class/superior DAY 2 SATURDAY, JULY 1 [D] stave church in 1147. Visit Eldhuset for an introduction tourist class, double occupancy Oslo: Arrive at Gardermoen Airport Oslo. Transfer to to the tradition of farming in the mountains, as well as hotel in city center. Balance of day free to relax and the making of goat cheese. Dinner. Return to Flåm. • Daily breakfast [B] and 7 dinners [D] adjust to time change. Welcome dinner. Overnight at the Overnight at hotel. • 1st-class touring coach Scandic Victoria Hotel. DAY 8 FRIDAY, JULY 7 [B,D] • City sightseeing in Oslo and Bergen DAY 3 SUNDAY, JULY 2 [B] Flåm—Voss: Morning departure on the famous Flåm • Fjord cruise: Flåm to Undredal Oslo: Sightseeing in Norway’s capital city includes a Railway to Myrdal. Enjoy breathtaking views and the nd visit to Holmenkollen Jump and Vigeland Sculpture thundering sound of waterfalls. Ascend 2800 feet within • Train: Flåm to Voss, 2 Class Park, where 175 sculptures are arranged over 75 acres. 13 miles to Myrdal. Switch to the Oslo/Bergen Railway • Family rafting adventure - 3 hours These granite sculptures depict all phases of human life. and continue to Voss. Enjoy a 3-hour family rafting Balance of day free. Dinner on own. Overnight at hotel. adventure on the River, which runs from Voss • Funicular ride up Mt. Fløyen to . Start in flat water, then go with the flow for • Visits to Holmenkollen Ski Jump, DAY 4 MONDAY, JULY 3 [B,D] about 4 miles, passing sections of gentle rapids with Bjørneparken (Bear Park), Langedrag Nature Oslo—Gol: Depart Oslo and drive to Flå. Learn about waves and whirlpools, ending in the Evanger Lake where the wild bears that used to roam the area at Bjørneparken refreshments await. Dinner and overnight at Fleischer’s Park, Borgund Stave Church and Stegastein (Bear Park). The Bear Park offers a unique chance to see Hotel in Voss. Viewpoint bear, elk and deer in their natural environment. Children can feed the animals, test themselves on the play land • Ferries and entrance fees to all sites & DAY 9 SATURDAY, JULY 8 [B,D] museums outlined in itinerary or follow the nature trail and identify animal tracks and Voss—Bergen: Depart for Bergen. Enjoy a walking tour tracking spores. Continue to Gol for dinner and overnight through the color Fish Market and the historic Hanseatic • Luggage handling at hotels for 1 suitcase at the Storefjell Hotel and Resort. Wharf (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Ride the funicular (subject to availability) to the top of Mt. Fløyen for a panoramic view of Bergen DAY 5 TUESDAY, JULY 4 [B,D] and a chance to explore the playground and Troll Forest. • Tour Director for Days 2–10 Gol: Drive to Langedrag Nature Park, home to around Farewell dinner. Overnight at the First Hotel Marin. 300 different animals from 20 different species. As a • Tour information kit mountain farm, Langedrag has its own dairy where milk DAY 10 SUNDAY, JULY 9 [B] and cheese are produced. Children from all over Norway PRICING: Bergen—Depart: Tour ends following breakfast. come to spend a week at school camp to learn about Transfer to Flesland Airport for return flight. Longer stays Price with air/taxes/fuel from...... $4395 animals and nature, as well as traditional Norwegian may be requested upon registration for a minimum charge Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul plus taxes/fees farm life. Enjoy a tour of the farm yard where you can get of $100. and fuel surcharge. Unless paid in full, fuel and all taxes close to their many farm animals, who love cuddles and are subject to change and will be re-assessed in your attention. You may also walk around the park and study statement prior to final payment. Inquire about airfare wild animals such as wolves, lynx, arctic fox, wild boar, Kari (Tour Director) and children from your home city. moose, yak and reindeer. Return to Gol for dinner and overnight at hotel. Land Only from...... $3395 Services begin in Oslo and end in Bergen DAY 6 WEDNESDAY, JULY 5 [B,D] Gol—Flåm: Travel through Hemsedal to Borgund. Visit Single Room Supplement...... $645 the Borgund Stave Church, one of the best preserved of the remaining stave churches. Drive the Snow Child Reduction (5-11 years)...... $800 Road to Stegastein Viewpoint for a fantastic view of the When sharing a room with two adults Aurlandfjord. Continue to Flåm for dinner. Overnight at Child Reduction (2-4 years)...... $1400 the Fretheim Hotel. When sharing a room with two adults

Escorted Tours www.BrekkeTours.com 7 BACK FOR 2017! This unique itinerary combines the best Norway’s Southern Pleasures of Norway’s bustling cities and quaint coastal villages into one grand 11-day July 10―20 adventure from Oslo to Bergen.

NORWAY

Voss Flåm Bergen Lofthus Os Rjukan Oslo

Stavanger

Kristiansand

DAY 1 MONDAY, JULY 10 DAY 7 SUNDAY, JULY 16 [B,L,D] Mpls/St. Paul—Oslo: Depart the USA on your Stavanger—Lofthus: Morning sightseeing tour of ITINERARY INCLUDES: transatlantic flight. To request alternate dates or for Stavanger. This modern Norwegian city is a charming • Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul, estimated airfare supplements from other US cities, mixture of old and new, retaining much of its 18th century please note on application. charm. Drive the underwater tunnels from Randaberg to including taxes, fees & fuel surcharge Rennesøy. Ferry from Mortavika to Arsvågen. Proceed DAY 2 TUESDAY, JULY 11 [D] to Ølen. Visit a local rosemaling artist. Light lunch before • 9 nights accommodations, 1st class/superior Oslo: Arrive at Gardermoen Airport Oslo. Transfer to continuing to Lofthus, located in the heart of Norway’s tourist class, double occupancy hotel in city center. Balance of day free to relax and cherry, apple and pear orchards. Dinner and overnight in adjust to time change. Welcome dinner and overnight at fjord view rooms at Hotel along the Sørfjord. • Daily breakfast [B], 1 lunch [L] and 8 dinners [D] the classic Grand Hotel. DAY 8 MONDAY, JULY 17 [B,D] • 1st-class touring coach DAY 3 WEDNESDAY, JULY 12 [B] Excursion in area: Excursion to Kjeåsen, the famous Oslo: Morning sightseeing tour of Norway’s capital city mountain farm perched like an eagle’s nest on a mountain • City sightseeing in Oslo, Stavanger and includes a visit to Vigeland Sculpture Park and the Viking ledge. In Eidfjord, visit the Hardangerfjord Nature Center, Bergen Ship Museum. Balance of day free to explore this vibrant reflecting the Norwegians love and respect for nature. city. Dinner on own. Overnight at hotel. Drive to a shopping stop with opportunity to purchase • Train: Voss to Flåm, 2nd Class Norwegian pewter. Return to hotel for dinner and DAY 4 THURSDAY, JULY 13 [B,D] overnight. Oslo—Rjukan: Depart for Telemark, an area rich in • Fjord cruise: Flåm to Gudvangen cultural traditions and home to many famous writers and DAY 9 TUESDAY, JULY 18 [B,D] artists. Tour , Norway’s largest Lofthus—Norway in a Nutshell—Os: Cross the • Visits to Viking Ship Museum, Heddal Stave stave church from the 12th century. Proceed to Rjukan. Bridge, which is 328 feet longer than the Church, Norwegian Industrial Museum, Visit the Industrial Museum and Vemork Power Station, Golden Gate Bridge, en route to Voss. Continue by train Kjeåsen Farm, Hardangerfjord Nature Center where the Nazis produced “Heavy Water” for their atomic to Myrdal and change to the Flåm Line. Descend the bomb experiments during the war. Dinner and overnight Flåm Valley, dropping 2800 feet within 13 miles to the fjord and Troldhaugen at Gaustablikk Hotel. community of Flåm. Cruise the dramatic Aurlandfjord and Nærøyfjord from Flåm to Gudvangen. Proceed to • Ferries and entrance fees to all sites & DAY 5 FRIDAY, JULY 14 [B,D] Os, south of Bergen. Dinner and overnight at the lovely museums outlined in itinerary Rjukan—: Proceed to Kristiansand, “the Solstrand Hotel & Bad along the beautiful Bjørnefjord. capital of ,” a small maritime city nestled • Luggage handling at hotels for 1 suitcase along the Norwegian coastline. Dinner and overnight at DAY 10 WEDNESDAY, JULY 19 [B,D] (subject to availability) Thon Hotel Kristiansand. Bergen Excursion: Morning sightseeing tour of Bergen includes a visit to Troldhaugen, home of DAY 6 SATURDAY, JULY 15 [B,D] Norway’s renowned musician, the late Edvard Grieg. • Tour Director for Days 2–11 Kristiansand—Stavanger: Drive on the North Sea Tour concludes with a guided walk through the historic • Tour information kit Scenic Highway, the link between Southern and Western Hanseatic Wharf. Balance of afternoon free. Return to Norway. En route to Stavanger, we pass through Os for farewell dinner and overnight. Jæren, one of Norway’s leading agricultural districts. At PRICING: Byrkjedalstunet, enjoy a traditional Norwegian dinner in DAY 11 THURSDAY, JULY 20 [B] what was formerly a cheese dairy. Continue to Stavanger, Os/Bergen—Depart: Tour ends following breakfast. Price with air/taxes/fuel from...... $4695 the hub of North Sea oil exploration and development Transfer to Flesland Airport for return flight. Longer stays Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul plus taxes/fees operations. Overnight at Clarion Hotel Stavanger. may be requested upon registration for a minimum charge and fuel surcharge. Unless paid in full, fuel and all taxes of $100. are subject to change and will be re-assessed in your statement prior to final payment. Inquire about airfare from your home city. Land Only from...... $3825 Services begin in Oslo and end in Bergen Single Room Supplement...... $550

8 Escorted Tours www.BrekkeTours.com NEW TOUR FOR 2017! Learn more about past and present life Fjords & Farms of Norway on the farm as you travel through Norway’s breathtaking fjord July 18―27 country from Bergen to Oslo!

Fagernes Voss Flåm Bergen Lofthus Oslo NORWAY

DAY 1 TUESDAY, JULY 18 DAY 6 SUNDAY, JULY 23 [B,D] Mpls/St. Paul—Bergen: Depart the USA on your Lofthus—Flåm: Morning drive to Voss where we board ITINERARY INCLUDES: transatlantic flight. To request alternate dates or for the Oslo/Bergen Railway to Myrdal. Switch to the famous • Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul, estimated airfare supplements from other US cities, Flåm Railway, ranked as one of the top 20 train rides in including taxes, fees & fuel surcharge please note on application. the world. Enjoy breathtaking views and the thundering sound of waterfalls. Descend 2800 feet within 13 miles • 8 nights accommodations, 1st class/superior DAY 2 WEDNESDAY, JULY 19 [D] from Myrdal to Flåm. Cruise the Aurlandfjord to Undredal, tourist class, double occupancy Bergen: Arrive at Flesland Airport Bergen. Transfer to a little village squeezed in between tall mountains. the First Hotel Marin in the city center. Time on own to visit Undredal is inhabited by 80 people and almost 500 goats. • Daily breakfast [B] and 7 dinners [D] the famous Fish Market or ride the funicular to the top of Sample the locally produced goat cheese, learn about the Mount Fløyen for a magnificent view of Bergen. Welcome tradition of cheese production and listen to folktales and • 1st-class touring coach dinner and overnight at hotel. folk songs. Dinner. Return to Flåm for overnight at the • City sightseeing tour in Bergen and Oslo Flåmsbrygga Hotel. DAY 3 THURSDAY, JULY 20 [B] • Train: Voss to Flåm, 2nd Class Bergen: Morning walking tour through the colorful Fish DAY 7 MONDAY, JULY 24 [B,D] Market and the historic Hanseatic Wharf (UNESCO World Flåm—Fagernes: Drive to Stegastein Viewpoint for • Fjord cruise: Flåm to Undredal Heritage Site). Visit Troldhaugen, home of Norway’s a fantastic view of the Aurlandfjord. Continue over renowned musician, the late Edvard Grieg. Balance of the mountain road to Lærdal. Visit the Norwegian Wild • Farm visits include: Steinstø Fruit Farm, day free. Dinner on own. Overnight at hotel. Salmon Center. Proceed through the scenic and historic Hardanger Akvasenter AS (fish farm), Kjeåsen Lærdal Valley. Visit the Borgund Stave Church, one of the Farm and Gjestrum Grain Farm DAY 4 FRIDAY, JULY 21 [B,D] best preserved of the remaining stave churches. Travel Bergen—Lofthus: Drive along the stunning through the beautiful Valdres Valley to Fagernes. Dinner • Visits to Troldhaugen, Hardangerfjord Nature Hardangerfjord. Visit the Steinstø Fruit Farm, where a and overnight at the Thon Hotel Fagernes. Center, Stegastein Viewpoint, Norwegian family has grown fruits and berries for eight generations. Wild Salmon Center, Borgund Stave Church, They now also process and preserve some of their own DAY 8 TUESDAY, JULY 25 [B,D] Valdres Folk Museum, Viking Ship Museum products. Enjoy a sample before visiting Hardanger Fagernes—Oslo: Visit the Fagernes Folk Museum. and Norwegian Folk Museum Akvasenter AS to learn about Norwegian fish farming. Drive to Toten. Tour a grain farm and be welcomed Cross the Hardangerfjord on the recently opened into the family home for a traditional Norwegian dinner. • Ferries and entrance fees to all sites & Hardanger Bridge, which is one of the longest suspension Continue to Oslo for overnight at the classic Grand Hotel. museums outlined in itinerary bridges in the world. Continue to Lofthus for dinner and overnight in fjord-view rooms at the Ullensvang Hotel. DAY 9 WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 [B,D] • Luggage handling at hotels for 1 suitcase Oslo: Morning sightseeing includes a tour of Vigeland (subject to availability) DAY 5 SATURDAY, JULY 22 [B,D] Park, the Viking Ship Museum and the Norwegian Folk Excursion in Area: Excursion to Kjeåsen, the famous Museum. Balance of day free. Farewell dinner and • Tour Director for Days 2–10 mountain farm perched like an eagle’s nest on a mountain overnight at hotel. • Tour information kit ledge. In Eidfjord, visit the Hardangerfjord Nature Center, reflecting the Norwegians’ love and respect for nature. DAY 10 THURSDAY, JULY 27 [B] Drive to the wild Måbødal Canyon. View the Vøring Oslo—Depart: Tour ends following breakfast. Transfer PRICING: Waterfall plunging 600 feet into a narrow rock basin. to Gardermoen Airport for return flight. Longer stays may Shopping stop with opportunity to purchase Norwegian be requested upon registration for a minimum charge of Price with air/taxes/fuel from...... $4395 pewter. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. $100. Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul plus taxes/fees and fuel surcharge. Unless paid in full, fuel and all taxes are subject to change and will be re-assessed in your statement prior to final payment. Inquire about airfare from your home city. Land Only from...... $3495 Services begin in Bergen and end in Oslo Single Room Supplement...... $535

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NORWAY Flåm SWEDEN

Bergen Oslo Stockholm

Gothenburg Lagan DENMARK Copenhagen

DAY 1 SATURDAY, JULY 22 DAY 8 SATURDAY, JULY 29 [B,D] Mpls/St. Paul—Bergen: Depart the USA on your Copenhagen: Breakfast on board. Arrive in Copenhagen ITINERARY INCLUDES: transatlantic flight. To request alternate dates or for at 9:45am. Morning sightseeing tour of Copenhagen • Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul, estimated airfare supplements from other US cities, includes the famous statue, The Little Mermaid. Time please note on application. to browse the world’s longest shopping street, Strøget. including taxes, fees & fuel surcharge Short walk to the magical Tivoli Gardens for evening • 11 nights hotel accommodations, 1st class/ DAY 2 SUNDAY, JULY 23 [D] dinner. Overnight at Best Western Hotel Hebron. Bergen: Arrive at Flesland Airport Bergen. Transfer to superior tourist class, double occupancy hotel in city center. Balance of day free to relax and adjust DAY 9 SUNDAY, JULY 30 [B,D] • Overnight ferry from Oslo–Copenhagen, to time change. Welcome dinner and overnight at Clarion Copenhagen—Lagan: Drive to Hillerød. Tour Admiral Hotel. Frederiksborg Castle, built over three islands housing 2-berth outside cabins priceless treasures such as furniture and tapestries. • Daily breakfast [B], 1 lunch [L] and 7 dinners DAY 3 MONDAY, JULY 24 [B] Ferry across the strait from Helsingør to Helsingborg, [D] including dinner at Tivoli Gardens Bergen: Morning sightseeing tour includes a visit to Sweden. Continue to the province of Småland. Dinner Troldhaugen, home of Norway’s internationally-known and overnight in Lagan at the charming Toftaholm Manor. • 1st-class touring coach composer, the late Edvard Grieg. Tour concludes with • City sightseeing in Bergen, Oslo, a guided walk through the historic Hanseatic Wharf. DAY 10 MONDAY, JULY 31 [B,L] Balance of day free. Dinner on own. Overnight at hotel. Lagan—Gothenburg: Morning drive to the Kingdom Copenhagen, Gothenburg and Stockholm of Crystal. Shopping opportunity at Kosta Boda, one of • Train: Voss to Flåm, 2nd Class DAY 4 TUESDAY, JULY 25 [B,D] the world’s leading brands of glassware and art glass. Bergen—Flåm: Drive to Voss. Board the famous Oslo/ Enjoy a “hyttsill lunch,” a time-honored tradition including • Fjord cruise: Flåm to Gudvangen Bergen Railway and proceed to Myrdal. Change to the traditional food and music. Proceed to Gothenburg, • Visits to Troldhaugen, Stegastein Viewpoint, renowned Flåm Railway and descend 2800 feet within 13 Sweden’s second largest city. Dinner on own. Overnight miles to Flåm. Cruise the Aurlandfjord and Nærøyfjord at Elite Park Avenue Hotel in Gothenburg. Borgund Stave Church, Viking Ship Museum, to Gudvangen. Return by motorcoach to Flåm for dinner Frederiksborg Castle, Stockholm City Hall and and overnight at Fretheim Hotel. DAY 11 TUESDAY, AUGUST 1 [B] Gothenburg: Learn about the history of the city on a Vasa Ship Museum DAY 5 WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 [B] cruise through the canals, under 20 bridges and into the • Ferries and entrance fees to all sites & Flåm—Oslo: Drive to Stegastein Viewpoint for a bustling harbor. Balance of day free to visit the Volvo museums outlined in itinerary spectacular view of Norway’s fjord country. Proceed over Museum, the Fish Church, or the Gothenburg Museum of the mountain road to Lærdal. At Borgund, tour one of the Art featuring works by significant Nordic and international • Luggage handling at hotels for 1 suitcase best preserved of the remaining stave churches. Scenic artists. Dinner on own. Overnight at hotel. (subject to availability) drive to Oslo. Dinner on own. Overnight at the classic Grand Hotel. DAY 12 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2 [B,D] • Tour Director for Days 2–14 Gothenburg—Stockholm: Drive through the Swedish • Tour information kit DAY 6 THURSDAY, JULY 27 [B] countryside to Stockholm, beautifully positioned on 14 Oslo: Morning sightseeing includes a tour of Vigeland islands. Dinner. Overnight at the Clarion Hotel Sign. Park and the Viking Ship Museum. Balance of day free. PRICING: Dinner on own. Overnight at hotel. DAY 13 THURSDAY, AUGUST 3 [B,D] Stockholm: Morning sightseeing tour of the Swedish Price with air/taxes/fuel from...... $5595 DAY 7 FRIDAY, JULY 28 [B,D] capital of Stockholm includes a tour of City Hall and the Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul plus taxes/fees Oslo—Copenhagen: Day free in Oslo. Afternoon transfer Vasa Ship Museum. Afternoon free to explore or relax. and fuel surcharge. Unless paid in full, fuel and all taxes to quay for overnight cruise to Copenhagen departing at Farewell dinner. Overnight at hotel. are subject to change and will be re-assessed in your 4:30pm. Dinner on board. Overnight in outside cabin statement prior to final payment. Inquire about airfare (upgrades to commodore class cabin from $40 per person DAY 14 FRIDAY, AUGUST 4 [B] from your home city. on request, please inquire upon registration). Stockholm—Depart: Tour ends following breakfast. Transfer to Arlanda Airport for return flight. Longer stays Land Only from...... $4625 may be requested upon registration or a minimum charge Services begin in Bergen and end in Stockholm of $100. Single Room Supplement...... $995

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ITINERARY INCLUDES: • 6 nights hotel accommodations • Overnight ferry from Oslo–Copenhagen • Daily breakfast [B] and 4 dinners [D] • City sightseeing in Bergen, Oslo & Copenhagen • Train: Voss to Flåm, 2nd Class • Fjord cruise: Flåm to Gudvangen • Visits to Troldhaugen and Viking Ship Museum • Luggage handling at hotels for 1 suitcase CAPTIVATING NORWAY CAPTIVATING COPENHAGEN (subject to availability) with overnight cruise to and • Tour Director for Days 2–8 COPENHAGEN SWEDEN • Tour information kit DAY 1 SUNDAY, JULY 23 [D] DAY 1 FRIDAY, JULY 28 Bergen: Independent transfer to Clarion Admiral Hotel. Copenhagen: Independent transfer to Best Western Land Only...... $2295 Balance of day free. Welcome dinner at hotel. Hotel Hebron. Balance of day free. Overnight at hotel. Services begin in Bergen and end in Copenhagen DAY 2 MONDAY, JULY 24 [B] DAY 2 SATURDAY, JULY 29 [B,D] Single Room Supplement...... $585 Bergen: Morning sightseeing tour includes a visit to Copenhagen: Join members of “Captivating Scandinavia” Troldhaugen. Balance of day free. Overnight at hotel. tour. Morning sightseeing tour of Copenhagen includes the famous statue, The Little Mermaid. Short walk to the DAY 3 TUESDAY, JULY 25 [B,D] magical Tivoli Gardens for evening dinner. Overnight at Bergen—Flåm: Drive to Voss. Board the Oslo/Bergen hotel. CAPTIVATING Railway and proceed to Myrdal. Change to the Flåm Railway and descend to Flåm. Cruise the Aurlandfjord DAY 3 SUNDAY, JULY 30 [B,D] COPENHAGEN & SWEDEN and Nærøyfjord to Gudvangen. Return by motorcoach to Copenhagen—Lagan: Drive to Hillerød. Tour Flåm for dinner and overnight at Fretheim Hotel. Frederiksborg Castle, built over three islands housing July 28‒August 4 priceless treasures such as furniture and tapestries. DAY 4 WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 [B] Ferry across the strait from Helsingør to Helsingborg, ITINERARY INCLUDES: Flåm—Oslo: Drive to Stegastein Viewpoint for a Sweden. Continue to the province of Småland. Dinner spectacular view of Norway’s fjord country. Proceed over and overnight in Lagan at the charming Toftaholm Manor. • 7 nights hotel accommodations the mountain road to Lærdal. At Borgund, tour one of the • Daily breakfast [B], 1 lunch [L] & 4 dinners [D] best preserved of the remaining stave churches. Scenic DAY 4 MONDAY, JULY 31 [B,L] drive to Oslo. Overnight at the classic Grand Hotel. Lagan—Gothenburg: Morning drive to the Kingdom • City sightseeing in Copenhagen, Gothenburg Dinner on own. of Crystal. Enjoy a “hyttsill lunch,” a time-honored and Stockholm tradition including traditional food and music. Proceed to DAY 5 THURSDAY, JULY 27 [B] Gothenburg, Sweden’s second largest city. Overnight at • Visits to Frederiksborg Castle, Stockholm City Oslo: Morning sightseeing includes a tour of Vigeland Elite Park Avenue Hotel in Gothenburg. Hall and Vasa Ship Museum Park and the Viking Ship Museum. Balance of day free. • Luggage handling at hotels for 1 suitcase Dinner on own. Overnight at hotel. DAY 5 TUESDAY, AUGUST 1 [B] (subject to availability) Gothenburg: Learn about the history of the city on a DAY 6 FRIDAY, JULY 28 [B,D] cruise through the canals. Balance of day free. Dinner • Tour Director for Days 2–8 Oslo—Copenhagen: Day free in Oslo. Afternoon transfer on own. Overnight at hotel. • Tour information kit to quay for overnight cruise to Copenhagen departing at 4:30pm. Dinner on board. Overnight in outside cabin DAY 6 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2 [B,D] (upgrades to commodore class cabin from $40 per person Gothenburg—Stockholm: Drive through the Swedish Land Only...... $2495 on request, please inquire upon registration). countryside to Stockholm. Dinner. Overnight at the Services begin in Copenhagen and end in Stockholm Clarion Hotel Sign. DAY 7 SATURDAY, JULY 29 [B,D] Single Room Supplement...... $475 Copenhagen: Breakfast on board. Arrive in Copenhagen DAY 7 THURSDAY, AUGUST 3 [B,D] at 9:45am. Morning sightseeing tour of Copenhagen Stockholm: Morning sightseeing tour of the Swedish includes the famous statue, The Little Mermaid. Time capital of Stockholm includes a tour of City Hall and the to browse the world’s longest shopping street, Strøget. Vasa Ship Museum. Afternoon free to explore or relax. Short walk to the magical Tivoli Gardens for evening Farewell dinner. Overnight at hotel. dinner. Overnight at Best Western Hotel Hebron. DAY 8 FRIDAY, AUGUST 4 [B] DAY 8 SUNDAY, JULY 30 [B] Stockholm—Depart: Tour ends following breakfast. Copenhagen—Depart: Tour ends following breakfast.

Escorted Tours www.BrekkeTours.com 11 “This was my first, but definitely not my last trip to Norway. Accommodations Sogn/Voss/Valdres Heritage Tour were first class and the tour guide was extremely knowledgeable of the area and July 25―August 6 individual farms.” C.L. - Nisswa, MN

Luster

Sogndal Flåm Voss Fagernes

Bergen

NORWAY Oslo

DAY 1 TUESDAY, JULY 25 DAY 7 MONDAY, JULY 31 [B,D] Mpls/St. Paul—Bergen: Depart the USA on your Flåm—Vik—Sogndal: Drive over the Vik Mountains. ITINERARY INCLUDES: transatlantic flight. To request alternate dates or for In Vik, visit the 12th century , • Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul, estimated airfare supplements from other US cities, a replica of which is found in Moorhead, Minnesota. please note on application. Ferry across the mighty Sognefjord from Vangsnes to including taxes, fees & fuel surcharge Hella. Continue along the fjord to Sogndal for dinner and • 11 nights accommodations, 1st class/superior DAY 2 WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 [D] overnight at Quality Hotel Sogndal. Bergen: Arrive at Flesland Airport Bergen. Transfer to tourist class, double occupancy Clarion Admiral Hotel. Balance of day free to relax and DAY 8 TUESDAY, AUGUST 1 [B,L,D] • Daily breakfast [B], 1 lunch [L] and 10 dinners [D] adjust to time change. Welcome dinner at hotel. Luster and Skjolden Excursion: Drive through the Valley. Visit the Norwegian Glacier Center at • 1st-class touring coach DAY 3 THURSDAY, JULY 27 [B,D] Nigardsbreen. Continue to Skjolden Hotel for lunch. Bergen—Voss: Morning sightseeing tour includes Drive along the eastern shore of the Lusterfjord to Urnes. • City sightseeing in Bergen and Oslo Troldhaugen, the home of Norway’s internationally-known Tour the Urnes Stave Church, a UNESCO World Heritage nd composer, the late Edvard Grieg; and a walk through the Site. Return to Sogndal for dinner and overnight at hotel. • Train: Voss to Flåm, 2 Class historic Hanseatic Wharf, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Drive to Voss. Upon arrival in Voss, tour the Voss DAY 9 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2 [B,D] • Fjord cruise: Flåm to Gudvangen Church. Dinner and overnight at Fleischer’s Hotel. Sogndal—Fagernes: Tour De Heibergske Samlinger • Visits to Troldhaugen; Finnesloftet; Stegastein Sogn Folkemuseum. Drive through the scenic and historic DAY 4 FRIDAY, JULY 28 [B,D] Lærdal Valley. Visit the Borgund Stave Church, one of the Viewpoint; Voss, Sogn and Valdres Folk Voss: Visit Finnesloftet, a banquet hall built around 1250, best preserved of the remaining stave churches. Continue Museums; Voss, Flåm, Vangen, Undredal, and the Voss Folk Museum (Mølstertunet), a farmstead through the beautiful Valdres Valley to Fagernes. Dinner Hopperstad, Urnes and Borgund Churches; with buildings from the 16th century and a rich collection and overnight at Thon Hotel Fagernes. Norwegian Glacier Center; and Viking Ship of folk art. Afternoon free for independent exploration or opportunity for individual farm visits. (Individual Museum arrangements may involve extra charges.) Dinner and DAY 10 THURSDAY, AUGUST 3 [B,D] • Ferries and entrance fees to all sites & overnight at hotel. Fagernes: Tour the Valdres Folk Museum. Afternoon free for independent exploration or opportunity for individual museums outlined in itinerary DAY 5 SATURDAY, JULY 29 [B,D] farm visits. (Individual arrangements may involve extra Voss—Flåm: Ride the Oslo/Bergen Railway to Myrdal. charges.) Dinner and overnight at hotel. • Luggage handling at hotels for 1 suitcase Board the famous Flåm Railway, ranked as one of the (subject to availability) top 20 train rides in the world. Descend 2800 feet within DAY 11 FRIDAY, AUGUST 4 [B] 13 miles from Myrdal to Flåm. View the Flåm Church Fagernes—Oslo: Proceed to Oslo. En route, visit • Tour Director for Days 2–13 Hadeland Glassworks for shopping and lunch on own. and witness the reconstruction of the lower valley after • Genealogical assistance the historic flood in 2014. Drive through the world's 2nd Upon arrival in Oslo, enjoy a sightseeing tour featuring Vigeland Sculpture Park and the Viking Ship Museum. longest tunnel (15.22 miles) to Lærdal. Continue over the • Tour information kit high mountains to Stegastein Viewpoint for a spectacular Overnight at the classic Grand Hotel. view of Norway’s fjord country. Proceed to Aurland. Visit DAY 12 SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 [B,D] PRICING: the Vangen Church built in 1202. Return to Flåm for Oslo: Day free in Oslo for sightseeing or family heritage dinner and overnight at the Fretheim Hotel. site visits. Farewell dinner and overnight at hotel. Price with air/taxes/fuel from...... $5295 Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul plus taxes/fees DAY 6 SUNDAY, JULY 30 [B,D] DAY 13 SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 [B] and fuel surcharge. Unless paid in full, fuel and all taxes Flåm: Morning cruise on the Aurlandfjord and Nærøyfjord Oslo—Depart: Tour ends following breakfast. Transfer are subject to change and will be re-assessed in your from Flåm to Gudvangen. Drive the thrilling Stalheim to airport for return flight. Longer stays may be requested statement prior to final payment. Inquire about airfare road with 13 hairpin bends. Continue to Undredal for a upon registration for a minimum charge of $100. walking tour of this small community with 80 people and from your home city. nearly 500 goats. It is also home to the smallest church For information on genealogical research, please in Scandinavia, built as a stave church in 1147. Visit visit the Arne G. Brekke Bygdebok Collection: Land Only from...... $4195 Eldhuset for an introduction to the tradition of farming http://library.und.edu/special-collections/bygdebok/ Services begin in Bergen and end in Oslo in the mountains, as well as the making of goat cheese. http://www.brekketours.com/about or Single Room Supplement...... $845 Dinner. Return to Flåm. Overnight at hotel. http://wanbergmediaarts.com

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Trondheim

Molde Geiranger Loen

Voss Flåm Lillehammer

Bergen Oslo NORWAY

DAY 1 WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 DAY 8 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2 [B] Mpls/St. Paul—Oslo: Depart the USA on your Trondheim: Morning sightseeing tour of Trondheim ITINERARY INCLUDES: transatlantic flight. To request alternate dates or for includes a visit to the Nidaros Cathedral, one of the most • Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul, estimated airfare supplements from other US cities, splendid cathedrals in Scandinavia. Afternoon free to please note on application. enjoy the St. Olav Festival, Trondheim’s largest festival including taxes, fees & fuel surcharge commemorating the death of Olaf II Haraldsson, King of DAY 2 THURSDAY, JULY 27 [D] Norway from 1015 to 1028. Overnight at hotel. • 12 nights accommodations, 1st class/superior Oslo: Arrive at Gardermoen Airport Oslo. Transfer to tourist class, double occupancy DAY 9 THURSDAY, AUGUST 3 [B,L,D] hotel in city center. Balance of day free to relax and adjust Trondheim—Molde: Depart for Møre & Romsdal. Drive to time change. Welcome dinner and overnight at the • Daily breakfast [B], 2 lunches [L] & 8 dinners [D] the Atlantic Ocean Road with the vast and boundless classic Grand Hotel. ocean on one side and majestic snow-clad mountain • 1st-class touring coach peaks on the other. Visit the fishing village of Bud and DAY 3 FRIDAY, JULY 28 [B] tour Ergan Kystfort, a defensive bunker built by the Oslo: Morning sightseeing tour of Oslo includes a visit • City sightseeing in Oslo, Røros, Trondheim Germans during the occupation of Norway during World to Vigeland Sculpture Park and the Viking Ship Museum. and Bergen War II. Salmon lunch. Continue to Molde, the “City of Afternoon and evening free for shopping and independent Roses.” Dinner and overnight at Scandic Seilet Hotel. • Excursion to Briksdal Glacier explorations. Dinner on own. Overnight at hotel. DAY 10 FRIDAY, AUGUST 4 [B,D] • Fjord cruise: Flåm to Gudvangen DAY 4 SATURDAY, JULY 29 [B] Molde—Geiranger—Loen: Drive to Åndalsnes. Travel nd Oslo—Eidsvoll—Hamar—Lillehammer: Drive to the “Golden Route” climbing the breathtaking Troll’s Path • Train: Flåm to Voss, 2 Class Eidsvoll, site of the signing of the Norwegian Constitution with its steep and narrow hairpin bends, and descending • Visits to Viking Ship Museum, Eidsvoll Manor in 1814. Continue to Hamar and tour the unique Glass the Eagle Road to the famous village of Geiranger. Cathedral an architectural and technological masterpiece Cross the Mountains en route to Loen. Dinner and House, Hamar Glass Cathedral, Ringebu created to protect cathedral ruins from the . overnight at Hotel Alexandra. Church, Granby Gård, Stiklestad, Nidaros Proceed to Lillehammer for overnight at the Lillehammer Cathedral, Ergan Kystfort and Troldhaugen Hotel. Dinner on own. DAY 11 SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 [B,D] Loen—Flåm: Morning excursion to the sparkling Briksdal • Ferries and entrance fees to all sites & Glacier. Opportunity to purchase quality crafts and woven DAY 5 SUNDAY, JULY 30 [B,L,D] museums outlined in itinerary Lillehammer—Røros: View the sites of the 1994 Winter products at Audhild Viken’s Weaving Workshop in Skei. Ferry across the Sognefjord from Mannheller to Fodnes. Olympics. Enjoy lunch at a farm in the Gudbrandsdal • Luggage handling at hotels for 1 suitcase Valley. Visit Ringebu Church en route to Røros for dinner Drive through the world’s 2nd longest tunnel (15.22 miles) and overnight at Bergstadens Hotel. from Lærdal to Aurland. Continue to Flåm for dinner and (subject to availability) overnight at Fretheim Hotel. • Tour Director for Days 2–14 DAY 6 MONDAY, JULY 31 [B,D] DAY 12 SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 [B] Røros—Selbu: Sightseeing tour of Røros, an old wooden Flåm—Bergen: Cruise the dramatic Aurlandfjord and • Tour information kit mining town founded in 1644, listed on UNESCO’s World Nærøyfjord from Flåm to Gudvangen. Return to Flåm. Heritage list for its well-preserved buildings. Drive Board the Flåm Railway. Within 13 miles ascend 2800 through Tydalen with glimpses of the high mountains. feet to Myrdal. Change to the Oslo/ and PRICING: Visit Granby Gård. Learn about emigration from Norway continue by train to Voss. Proceed to Bergen. Dinner on to America. Dinner and overnight at the Selbusjøen Hotel own. Overnight at the Clarion Admiral Hotel. Price with air/taxes/fuel from...... $5295 & Gjestegård. Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul plus taxes/fees DAY 13 MONDAY, AUGUST 7 [B,D] and fuel surcharge. Unless paid in full, fuel and all taxes DAY 7 TUESDAY, AUGUST 1 [B,D] Bergen: Morning sightseeing includes Troldhaugen, are subject to change and will be re-assessed in your Selbu—Stiklestad—Trondheim: Depart for Stiklestad, home of Norway’s renowned musician, the late Edvard statement prior to final payment. Inquire about airfare site of the famous battle of 1030 which led to the death Grieg. Balance of day free. Dinner and overnight at hotel. from your home city. of St. Olav and the acceptance of . DAY 14 TUESDAY, AUGUST 8 [B] Learn about life of the in this region during that Bergen—Depart: Tour ends following breakfast. Transfer Land Only from...... $4295 time period. Drive to Trondheim for dinner and overnight to airport for return flight. Longer stays may be requested Services begin in Oslo and end in Bergen at the Scandic Nidelven Hotel. upon registration for a minimum charge of $100. Single Room Supplement...... $795

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NORWAY

Balestrand Voss Flåm Lofthus Bergen Oslo Rjukan

DAY 1 FRIDAY, JULY 28 DAY 6 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2 [B,L,D] Mpls/St. Paul—Bergen: Depart the USA on your Lofthus—Rjukan: Drive to Telemark, an area rich ITINERARY INCLUDES: transatlantic flight. To request alternate dates or for in cultural traditions. Lunch at the Hardangervidda • Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul, estimated airfare supplements from other US cities, National Park Center. Learn about the thousands of wild please note on application. reindeer roaming the Hardangervidda plateau through a including taxes, fees & fuel surcharge variety of interactive exhibits. In Rjukan, enjoy a ride on DAY 2 SATURDAY, JULY 29 [D] Krossobanen, the first cable car (ascend 2906 feet above • 7 nights accommodations, 1st class/superior Bergen: Arrive at Flesland Airport Bergen. Transfer to sea level in 4.5 minutes) built in northern Europe. The tourist class, double occupancy hotel in city center. Balance of day free to relax and adjust Krossobanen was built in 1928 as a gift from Norsk Hydro to time change. Welcome dinner and overnight at the to the people of Rjukan (most of them Hydro employees), • Daily breakfast [B], 1 lunch [L] and 5 dinners [D] Clarion Admiral Hotel. offering them a view of the sun which is obscured by the surrounding mountains during the winter months from • 1st-class touring coach DAY 3 SUNDAY, JULY 30 [B] October to March. Proceed to Gaustablikk Høyfjellshotell Bergen: Morning sightseeing tour of Norway’s second for dinner and overnight. • City sightseeing in Bergen and Oslo largest city includes a walk through the historic Hanseatic Wharf (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and a visit to nd DAY 7 THURSDAY, AUGUST 3 [B] • Train: Voss to Flåm, 2 Class Troldhaugen, home of Norway’s internationally-known Rjukan—Oslo: Morning visit to Vemork, the hydroelectric composer, the late Edvard Grieg. Afternoon and evening • Fjord cruise: Flåm to power plant, where the Nazis produced “heavy water” for free to visit the famous Fish Market or ride the funicular to their atomic bomb experiments. Learn about the German the top of Mount Fløyen for a magnificent view of Bergen. • Krossobanen cable car ride occupation of Norway during World War II. Lunch on own Dinner on own. Overnight at hotel. in Rjukan with opportunity to visit a local silversmith. En • Visits to Troldhaugen, Hopperstad Stave route to Oslo, photo stop at Heddal Stave Church, the DAY 4 MONDAY, JULY 31 [B,D] Church, Hardangervidda National Park Bergen—Voss—Balestrand: Drive to Voss. Transfer largest of the remaining 28 stave . to the Oslo/Bergen Railway and continue to Myrdal and Overnight at the Grand Hotel in Oslo. Dinner on own. Center, Norwegian Industrial Museum, Viking board the famous Flåm Railway, ranked as one of the top Ship Museum and Holmenkollen Ski Jump 20 train rides in the world. Enjoy breathtaking views and DAY 8 FRIDAY, AUGUST 4 [B,D] the thundering sound of waterfalls. Descend 2800 feet Oslo: Morning sightseeing tour of Oslo includes a visit • Ferries and entrance fees to all sites & within 13 miles from Myrdal to the Flåm Valley. Cruise the to Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Viking Ship Museum and museums outlined in itinerary mighty Sognefjord to Balestrand. Dinner and overnight at Holmenkollen Ski Jump. Afternoon free for shopping and the historic Kvikne’s Hotel. independent explorations. Farewell dinner and overnight • Luggage handling at hotels for 1 suitcase at hotel. (subject to availability) DAY 5 TUESDAY, AUGUST 1 [B,D] DAY 9 SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 [B] Balestrand—Lofthus: Ferry from Vangsnes to Hella. • Tour Director for Days 2–9 In Vik, visit the 12th century Hopperstad Stave Church. Oslo—Depart: Tour ends following breakfast. Transfer to Gardermoen Airport Oslo for return flight. Longer stays Proceed over the Vik Mountains to Voss. Lunch on • Tour information kit own. Drive to Hardanger, the heart of Norway’s cherry, may be requested upon registration for a minimum charge apple and pear orchards. Dinner and overnight in fjord- of $100. view rooms at the exquisite Ullensvang Hotel with a PRICING: spectacular view of the Sørfjord. INDEPENDENT EXTENSIONS Price with air/taxes/fuel from...... $3895 Customize your trip with a pre- or post-tour: Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul plus taxes/fees • Iceland Stopover to or from Norway (page 16) and fuel surcharge. Unless paid in full, fuel and all taxes • Faroe Islands to Bergen (page 16) are subject to change and will be re-assessed in your • Oslo to Copenhagen (page 16) statement prior to final payment. Inquire about airfare • Oslo to Stockholm (page 17) from your home city. • Trondheim to Bergen Coastal Voyage (page 26 / Days 11-12) Land Only from...... $2895 Visit our website for additional pre- & post-tour options. Services begin in Bergen and end in Oslo Single Room Supplement...... $375

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NORWAY Flåm Fagernes Bergen Oslo Stockholm

SWEDEN

DAY 1 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 DAY 7 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 [B,D] Mpls/St. Paul—Stockholm: Depart the USA on your Fagernes—Flåm: Visit the Borgund Stave Church, one ITINERARY INCLUDES: transatlantic flight. To request alternate dates or for of the best preserved of the remaining stave churches. • Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul, estimated airfare supplements from other US cities, Continue to Lærdal for a brief visit to the Salmon Center including taxes, fees and fuel surcharge please note on application. and opportunity for lunch on own. Ascend the mountain road crossing over to Stegastein where we enjoy an • Domestic flight from Stockholm to Oslo, DAY 2 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 [D] awesome view of the fabulous fjord country. Descend including taxes, fees and fuel surcharge Stockholm: Arrive at Arlanda Airport Stockholm. the narrow winding road to Aurland. Cruise the mighty Transfer to hotel in city center. Balance of day free to Sognefjord from Aurland to Gudvangen. Return to Flåm • 8 nights accommodations, 1st class/superior relax and adjust to time change. Welcome dinner and for dinner and overnight at the Fretheim Hotel. tourist class, double occupancy overnight at First Hotel Reisen. DAY 8 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 [B,D] • Daily breakfast [B] and 6 dinners [D] DAY 3 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 [B,D] Flåm—Os: Board the Flåm Railway, deemed by some • 1st-class touring coach Stockholm: Full day sightseeing in beautiful Stockholm as the most fantastic train ride in Europe. At Myrdal, includes visits to the Vasa Ship Museum and Skansen, the change to the Oslo/Bergen Railway and continue to Voss. • City sightseeing in Stockholm, Oslo and oldest open-air museum in the world which also houses Proceed by motorcoach to Os. Dinner and overnight Bergen the Stockholm Zoo, with animals native to Scandinavia. at the charming Solstrand Hotel & Bad overlooking the Dinner. Overnight at hotel. beautiful Bjørnefjord. • Fjord cruise: Aurland to Gudvangen • Train: Flåm to Voss, 2nd Class DAY 4 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 [B] DAY 9 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 [B,D] Stockholm—Oslo: Morning walking tour of Old Town Bergen Excursion: Travel to Norway’s second largest • Visits to Vasa Ship Museum, Skansen, includes a guided tour of Storkyrkan and Stockholm’s city, Bergen. Morning sightseeing tour includes a visit to Storkyrkan, Stockholm City Hall, Viking Ship City Hall. Transfer to airport for late afternoon flight Troldhaugen, home of Norway’s internationally-known Museum, Norwegian Opera House, Valdres to Oslo. Arrive at Gardermoen Airport. Transfer to the musician, the late Edvard Grieg. Afternoon free for Folk Museum, Borgund Stave Church, classic Grand Hotel in Oslo’s city center. Dinner on own. independent exploration. Return to Solstrand Hotel & Overnight at hotel. Bad for farewell dinner and overnight. Norwegian Wild Salmon Center, Stegastein Viewpoint and Troldhaugen DAY 5 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 [B] DAY 10 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 [B] • Ferries and entrance fees to all sites & Oslo: Guided tour of Oslo’s new Opera House followed Os/Bergen—Depart: Tour ends following breakfast. museums outlined in itinerary by a three-hour sightseeing tour with local guide. Tour Transfer to Flesland Airport Bergen for return flight. includes Vigeland Sculpture Park and the Viking Longer stays may be requested upon registration for a • Luggage handling at hotels for 1 suitcase Ship Museum. Balance of day free. Dinner on own. minimum charge of $100. (subject to availability) Overnight at hotel. • Tour Director, Days 2–10 DAY 6 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 [B,D] INDEPENDENT EXTENSIONS • Tour information kit Oslo—Fagernes: Depart for Jevnaker. Opportunity Customize your trip with a pre- or post-tour: to purchase Norwegian glass at Hadeland Glassworks. • Iceland Stopover to or from Scandinavia (page 16) Drive the Valdres Valley to Fagernes and tour the Valdres • Copenhagen to Stockholm (page 16) PRICING: Folk Museum, the 4th largest outdoor museum in Norway • Bergen to Faroe Islands (page 16) with an interesting collection of Norwegian folk costumes. • Norwegian Coastal Voyage (page 26) Price with air/taxes/fuel from...... $4295 Dinner and overnight at the Thon Hotel Fagernes. Visit our website for additional pre- & post-tour options. Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul plus taxes/fees and fuel surcharge. Unless paid in full, fuel and all taxes are subject to change and will be re-assessed in your statement prior to final payment. Inquire about airfare from your home city. Land Only from...... $3445 Services begin in Stockholm and end in Bergen Single Room Supplement...... $695

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Reykjavik REYKJAVIK EXTENSION COPENHAGEN / OSLO EXTENSION DAY 1 REYKJAVIK DAY 1 COPENHAGEN Travelers to Europe: Morning arrival. Transfer to Arrive in Copenhagen. Balance of day free. Overnight at Reykjavik for afternoon city tour. (If a visit to the Blue Comfort Hotel Vesterbro or similar in the city center. Lagoon is desired, an additional overnight in Reykjavik is suggested.) DAY 2 COPENHAGEN [B] Travelers from Europe: Afternoon arrival. Transfer to Morning sightseeing tour includes the highlights of Reykjavik with optional stop at Blue Lagoon (from $95). Copenhagen such as Amalienborg Palace, the Royal Danish Opera and the Little Mermaid statue. Afternoon Dinner on own. Overnight at Centerhotel Klopp or similar. free. Overnight at hotel. DAY 2 GOLDEN CIRCLE TOUR [B] Full-day Golden Circle Tour visiting Gullfoss waterfall, DAY 3 COPENHAGEN—OSLO [B,D] Faroe Islands Geysir hot springs and Thingvellir National Park. Return Day free in Copenhagen. At 4:30pm, depart on an to Reykjavik. Dinner on own. Overnight at hotel. overnight cruise to Oslo. Dinner and overnight on board (outside cabin). Inquire about cabin upgrades. DAY 3 REYKJAVIK [B] Travelers to Europe: Early breakfast at hotel. Transfer to DAY 4 ARRIVE OSLO [B] airport for onward flight. Breakfast on board. Arrive in Oslo at 9:45am and Travelers from Europe: Morning city sightseeing tour of disembark. Transfer on own to city center hotel. Reykjavik. Transfer to airport for return flight. Price per person from...... $650 Price per person from...... $535 Single Room Supplement...... $350 Single Room Supplement...... $255 Itinerary can be reversed (Oslo to Copenhagen). Add a night in Reykjavik from $100 per person. Add a night in Copenhagen from $115 per person. Copenhagen FAROE ISLANDS EXTENSION COPENHAGEN / STOCKHOLM EXT. DAY 1 TÓRSHAVN DAY 1 COPENHAGEN—STOCKHOLM Arrive on the Faroe Islands from Copenhagen, Reykjavik, Depart Copenhagen by high-speed train. Travel through or Bergen. Transfer to Hotel Føroyar or similar. Overnight. the Swedish countryside to Stockholm. Transfer on own DAY 2 SIGHTSEEING CRUISE [B] to hotel. Overnight at Clarion Sign Hotel or similar. Experience the Faroe Islands onboard Norðlysið, a two Upgrade to 1st class train ticket from $70. masted sailboat. Balance of day free. Overnight at hotel. Flight options are also available. Please inquire upon DAY 3 VÁGAR [B] registration for quote. Bus ride along the mountain road to Norðadalsskarð, for a DAY 2 STOCKHOLM [B] view over the island Koltur. Overnight at hotel. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Stockholm featuring Stockholm Stockholm DAY 4 VESTMANNA [B] City Hall, The Royal Palace, Östermalm, Gamla Stan Sail to the infamous bird cliffs. Stop at Kvívík to see the (Old Town), Långholmen and The Royal Djurgården. ancient Viking settlements. Overnight at hotel. Afternoon free to explore on your own. Overnight at hotel. DAY 5 TÓRSHAVN [B] DAY 3 STOCKHOLM [B] Tour ends following transfer to airport for departure. Tour ends following breakfast at hotel. Price per person from...... $905 Price per person from...... $545 Single Room Supplement...... $410 Single Room Supplement...... $145 Alternative sightseeing tours and excursions may be substituted based on arrival day / flight schedule. Add a night in Copenhagen from $115 per person. For additional independent travel options, visit: 16 www.BrekkeTours.com Pre- and Post-Tour Extensions PRE- AND POST- TOUR EXTENSIONS Independent Tour Extensions

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STOCKHOLM / OSLO EXTENSION ST. PETERSBURG EXTENSION Stockholm DAY 1 STOCKHOLM DAY 1 STOCKHOLM—TALLINN Arrive in Stockholm. Balance of day free. Overnight at Depart from Stockholm in the evening at 4:00pm on Clarion Hotel Sign or similar in the city center. board the M/S Anastasia. Passengers of all nationalities travelling on M/S Anastasia can enjoy St. Petersburg DAY 2 STOCKHOLM [B] without a Russian visa. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Stockholm featuring Stockholm City Hall, The Royal Palace, Östermalm, Gamla Stan DAY 2 TALLINN—CRUISING (Old Town), Långholmen and The Royal Djurgården. Arrive in Tallinn at 11:30am. Time in Tallinn to See the Old Afternoon free to explore on your own. Overnight at hotel. Town with its cobblestone streets, city walls and towers is a living museum of medieval architecture. Depart at DAY 3 STOCKHOLM—OSLO [B] 6:00pm for overnight cruising to St. Petersburg. Depart Stockholm and travel through the Swedish Oslo countryside by train to Oslo. Upon arrival in Oslo, transfer DAY 3 ST. PETERSBURG [L] on own to city center hotel. Arrive in St. Petersburg in the morning. Join a city tour Upgrade to 1st class train ticket from $30. featuring the major highlights such as Admiralty; St. Isaac’s Cathedral; St. Nicholas Cathedral and Palace Flight options are also available. Please inquire upon Square. Lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon tour of the registration for quote. Hermitage Museum featuring Old Masters, state rooms Price per person from...... $400 of the Winter Palace and Impressionists´ Exhibition. Overnight at the Dostoevsky Hotel, or similar. Single Room Supplement...... $145 Option: Substitute a tour of Yusupov Palace, where the Itinerary can be reversed (Oslo to Stockholm). most dramatic episode of the history of Russia took place, Add a night in Stockholm from $120 per person. the murder of Grigory Rasputin.

DAY 4 ST. PETERSBURG—CRUISING [B,L] Helsinki STOCKHOLM / HELSINKI EXTENSION Excursion to Pushkin and Catherine's Palace. Lunch. DAY 1 STOCKHOLM—HELSINKI [D] Transfer to the ferry terminal for 7:00pm departure for Morning free in Stockholm. In the afternoon, transfer on Helsinki. own to the quay for an overnight cruise across the Baltic Option: Substitute a tour to Peterhof Summer Palace, a Sea to Finland. Boarding begins at 4:00pm with departure magnificent ensemble on the Gulf of Finland, built in the at 5:00pm. Dinner and overnight on board (outside cabin). 18th century as the summer residence of Russian czars with enormous parks and beautiful fountains. Supplement DAY 2 HELSINKI [B] for this tour from $40 per person. Breakfast on board. Arrive in Helsinki at 9:55am. Following disembarkation, transfer on own to hotel. Balance of day DAY 5 HELSINKI free to enjoy a variety of sights around Helsinki including Arrive in Helsinki at 8:00am. The eastern and western Senate Square, the Temppeliaukio Rock Church and the cultural influence the identity of the Finnish capital. The St. Petersburg, Russia market square. Overnight at Radisson BLU Royal Hotel archipelago that surrounds Helsinki with hundreds of tiny or similar. islands creates an idyllic environment for cruises. Tour ends upon arrival in Helsinki. DAY 3 HELSINKI [B] Option: Ferry to Stockholm from $85 per person. Tour ends following breakfast at hotel. Price per person from...... $1025 Price per person from...... $365 Single Room Supplement...... $675 Single Room Supplement...... $245 Rates may vary due to flexible pricing for cruise. Itinerary can be reversed (Helsinki to Stockholm). Visa-Free cruise also available from Helsinki. Add a night in Helsinki from $90 per person. Add a night in Helsinki from $85 per person. For additional independent travel options, visit: Pre- and Post-Tour Extensions www.BrekkeTours.com 17 PLAN YOUR Nashville to Asheville GROUP ADVENTURE For ideas and assistance in planning a group adventure in Scandinavia or the USA…. contact BREKKE TOURS!

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has worked with travel agents, families, ethnic organizations, and Lutheran Church Traditions various groups (choirs, bands, and dance groups) in creating customized travel arrangements in Scandinavia, as well as in the United States. We know what it takes to make your trip a success! Brekke Tours is happy to assist you in planning an itinerary based on a particular destination or theme for your family, group or organization! Contact us today to get started! Samples of our many customized itineraries include:

Two-Step through Texas Lighthouses of Norway Norway during WWII

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(Air & Land or Land Only Packages | US & Canadian Citizens Only) Protect your travel investment against cancellations due to illness and injury, job loss and the unexpected with travel insurance. Travel insurance will provide the security and peace of mind you need to enjoy your trip to Scandinavia in 2017. PLEASE NOTE: Terms & Conditions will be emailed directly to you upon registration and your Confirmation Certificate will be emailed 2-3 weeks prior to departure. SCHEDULE OF BENEFITS PREMIUMS Benefit: Maximum Benefit Amount: Total Trip Costs: Per Person Premium: Accidental Death and Dismemberment...... $25,000 up to $3000...... $150 Medical Expense/Emergency Assistance: $3001 - $4000...... $170 Accident & Sickness Medical Expense...... $100,000 $4001 - $5000...... $225 Emergency Evacuation & Repatriation...... Included $5001 - $6000...... $270 One Call 24-Hour Assistance Services...... Included $6001 - $7000...... $310 Trip Cancellation...... Trip Cost $7001 - $8000...... $350 Trip Interruption...... 150% of Trip Cost over $8000...... Please request quote Missed Connection...... $1,000 Travel Delay (Up to $150 Per Day)...... $750 WAIVER OF PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS Baggage and Personal Effects...... $1,500 The Pre-Existing Condition Exclusion is waived provided the insured traveler Baggage Delay...... $250 has paid his/her premium within 15 days of deposit.

DEFINITIONS & DETAILS Now that you have arranged your trip, we feel that it is our responsibility to recommend travel insurance to protect your investment. Please read the information below to make an informed decision concerning this matter. NOTE: The insurance company requires a minimum of 10 participants to be eligible for this group offer. If numbers are not met, price may increase or if you do not accept the increase, a refund will be granted. Although insurance can be taken out at any time prior to final payment, Medical Expense / Medical Evacuation: Covers you if you become ill or are we urge you to act immediately to receive the benefits outlined. Please injured while traveling and need medical treatment. If necessary, you will be note, however, that the policy exclusion for pre-existing conditions is waived evacuated to the nearest qualified hospital and then returned home when you provided the insured traveler has paid his/her premium within 15 days of are safe to travel. deposit. Baggage and Personal Effects: Provides reimbursement when your Group Travel Insurance is only available for US & Canadian citizens. If baggage or belongings are damaged, lost or stolen during your trip. Personal you live outside the United States or Canada, please contact our office for belongings include items such as: lost luggage, clothing, cameras, jewelry, additional insurance options. Individuals who are not on an escorted tour, passports or travel visas. but traveling independently should request a separate brochure with rates Baggage Delay: Reimburses you for the purchase of necessary personal for individual travelers. If you wish to receive a quote for additional coverage items such as change of clothes and toiletries if your checked baggage is beyond $8000, please indicate total coverage amount on tour application. delayed 12 hours or more. Trip Cancellation: Protects your prepaid travel arrangements for your trip One Call Traveler Assistance Services: Access to 24-hour travel assistance in the event you have to cancel your trip due to covered reasons such as a services, along with an emergency number to call for: sickness, injury, terrorist incident, theft of passports or job termination, just to • Referral to a doctor, hospital, pharmacy or dentist name a few. • Referral for legal and bail bond assistance Trip Interruption: Provides you with a reimbursement for your unused land • Medical consultation and monitoring or water travel arrangements for your trip, plus the additional air cost to return • Assistance with emergency travel arrangements home if your trip is interrupted for a covered reason. • Help in replacing lost travel documents or tickets Missed Connections: Provides you with a reimbursement for the unused • Nurse Helpline portions of your travel arrangements, plus the additional costs to join your trip if • Prescription assistance your arrival at the trip destination is delayed for 3 hours or more for a covered • Language interpretation services reason. • Emergency messages to and from your home • Concierge services Travel Delay: Reimburses you for additional expenses if you are delayed at least 8 hours due to a covered reason. In the event of a delay, you will be • Arrangements for medical evacuation or return of remains, in the event reimbursed for additional expenses for hotels, meals and transportation. of death

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Children, prior to departure: $300; 74-45 days: $2000; 44-7 days: $2500; less airline to airline and are subject to change, so please check with traveling with an adult, may be accepted, for participation from the than 7 days: nonrefundable. Cancellation fees may also apply to the applicable carrier prior to departure. On the land portion, due to age of 8 years. Travelers must report any disability requiring special any additional services, including accommodations, independently limited motorcoach capacity, we allow only 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on attention at the time of registration. A qualified and physically able supplied services, cruises and optional excursions reserved prior to, per person. Luggage handling at hotels for 1 suitcase is provided. companion must accompany travelers who need assistance (such as during and after the tour. Cancellations must be in writing. A change Airport porterage is not included as security regulations require walking, getting on and off motorcoach, etc.) and must assume full of itinerary or traveler name (substitution) after receipt of deposit that travelers handle and be responsible for their own luggage. No responsibility for their well being. Motorized scooters are unsuitable will be treated as a cancellation and new reservation; standard responsibility is accepted for loss of or damage to baggage or any for tours outlined in this brochure. cancellation fees apply. Trip cancellation insurance is recommended. of the traveler’s belongings. Baggage insurance is recommended. Responsibility Special Requests Insurance Brekke Tours, its agents, employees, representatives, associated The client is urged to protect his/her investment with travel insurance. 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All reservation requests outside of the group arrangements outlined disturbances, government actions, restrictions or regulations, in the itinerary, such as additional hotel nights, add-on airfares or discontinuance or change in transit or hotel services or schedules; Changes date deviations must be explicitly requested by the tour participants and any other causes over which we have no control and which Once deposit has been received, each subsequent change will be and confirmed in writing by Brekke Tours. are not caused by any negligence, wrongful action or omission on subject to a change fee of a minimum of $50 per person, only if we Smoking the part of Brekke Tours, its agents, employees, representatives, can accept the change and travel documents have not been issued. Smoking is not permitted on airplanes or motorcoaches. Most hotels associated companies and travel agencies. Without limiting the If documents are issued and we can accept the change there will be are non-smoking in Scandinavia. above, you are hereby given notice, and you hereby understand and an additional reissue fee minimum of $350 per person plus any fees agree that all tickets and coupons issued, and all arrangements for Hotels assessed by air/land supplier/s. transport or conveyance, or for hotel accommodations, and any other Accommodations in rooms with private facilities at hotels specified or arrangements provided herein, are made only on the expressed Air Transportation similar. Brekke Tours reserves the right to substitute hotels. Rooms condition that we (Brekke Tours, etc.) shall not be liable for any Price is based on scheduled transportation in economy class and in Scandinavian hotels may have twin, double or day beds. As death, injury, damage, loss, expense, accident, delay, problem nonrefundable airfare on one of our preferred airline partners (if Scandinavian hotels generally have small rooms, we advise against or irregularity which may be occasioned either by reason of any requesting a specific carrier, an additional charge may apply) from requesting triple rooms. Triple rooms are available on request only and defect in any vehicle or aircraft or other means of conveyance, or the city specified in the itinerary. The tour package price reflects no discount applies. A limited number of single rooms are available at through the acts, omissions or defaults of any company or person airfare currently in effect & is subject to change until ticketed. Inquire the supplementary cost shown. Single rooms are generally inferior to engaged in conveying the passengers herewith, or of any hotel about airfare options from your home city. Passengers coming from double rooms in size and location. Please note that hotel rooms may proprietor or servant, or any other person, firm or entity, not under different cities, booked or deposited at different times, may be booked not be available for check-in before 2:00pm. Requests for special the direct supervision, control or employment of Brekke Tours, its on alternate routings/different flights. Passengers are responsible for room assignments should be submitted in writing with final payment. agents, employees, representatives, associated companies and charges due to delays on domestic flights (purchased as separate If you request a twin bedded room, every effort will be made to honor travel agencies. Brekke Tours reserves the right to accept or reject tickets) in connection with an international flight. this request; however, on some occasions, rooms with one double any person as a tour participant, to expel any tour participant from NOTE: bed may be the only choice available. Room requests cannot be the tour, and to make any changes in the itinerary, whenever, in the • If using frequent flyer miles, participants must book directly with guaranteed as all rooms are assigned by the hotel. Please be sole discretion of Brekke Tours, it deems it necessary for the comfort, the carrier. advised that not all hotels in Scandinavia are air-conditioned. • It is recommended that you do not purchase airline tickets until the convenience or safety of the tour participants. Service Charges, Tips & Taxes land portion of your tour is guaranteed to operate. Cancellations by Tour Operator • Purchase of a domestic ticket to connect with international flight or Gratuities to tour director, city guides and driver are customarily left Brekke Tours reserves the right to cancel any tour up to 30 days prior purchase of a land only package: to the discretion of the tour member and are therefore not included in to departure. In the event the tour is cancelled, Brekke Tours has • If booking a domestic flight to connect with the trans-Atlantic the tour cost. All service charges and taxes at hotels are included, so no responsibility beyond full refund of monies paid by the participant flight, an overnight (at least for eastbound travel) or anearly extra tipping will not be necessary. including any additional costs or fees related to the issuance and/or flight (with at least one backup flight available) is recommended. Meals cancellation of airline tickets or other travel reservations not made • Carriers will not necessarily allow passengers to check bags Breakfast, lunch and dinner are as specified in the itinerary. Special by Brekke Tours. INDEPENDENT TOURS featuring Norway’s Fjords

Enjoy time in the heart of Norway’s fjord country at Brekke’s Fjord Retreat, located just steps away from the Aurlandfjord. Spend your days outdoors hiking the Flåm Valley, riding the famous Flåm Railway or picnicking on picturesque mountainsides. Daily Departures June 1‒August 31, 2017 Prices are per person and based on double occupancy. Prices & schedule subject to availability.

Brekke’s Fjord Retreat BREKKE’S FJORD RETREAT HEART OF THE FJORD COUNTRY Enjoy an authentic Norwegian adventure at Brekke’s DAY 1 ARRIVE OSLO Fjord Retreat! Marvel at the breathtaking views of the Arrive in Oslo. Overnight at Thon Hotel Opera or similar. Aurlandfjord just steps away from this idyllic vacation home located near the Otternes farm between Flåm DAY 2 OSLO [B] (the well-known village of the “Norway in a Nutshell” Day free to sightsee in Oslo. Overnight at hotel. experience) and Aurland. DAY 3 OSLO—FLÅM [B] There are a variety of daily excursions that can be made Pick-up car rental (not included in price) and drive to Flåm by rental car to give even more variety to your stay: (approximately 5.5 hour drive + stops) via Hallingdal or • Bergen - Explore the famous Hanseatic Wharf, taste Valdres Valley. Overnight at Brekke’s Fjord Retreat. the wares at the Fish Market or visit Troldhaugen, Brekke’s Fjord Retreat home to the well-known Norwegian composer, the DAY 4 EXCURSION IN AREA late Edvard Grieg. On your first day in Norway’s fjord country you may wish to • Voss - Thrill seekers can choose from a wide variety ride the Flåm Railway and enjoy a fjord cruise (Norway in of activities ranging from rafting and skydiving to a Nutshell experience). Other activities include kayaking, hiking and biking. hiking, biking and more. • Lærdal - Home to the Borgund Stave Church, here DAY 5 EXCURSION IN AREA you can also hike the old roads connecting eastern Today we suggest a drive to Aurland and up the winding and . mountain road with its hairpin bends to Stegastein for • Flåm Valley - Ride the Flåm Railway past some views of the region. Return to Flåm. Shop or walk up of Norway’s wildest and most magnificent scenery the Flåm Valley to view the local church from the 1600’s. or enjoy a fjord safari for a chance to experience Stegastein Lookout nature and wildlife at close range. DAY 6 EXCURSION IN AREA • Nærøyfjord - A UNESCO World Heritage Site On your last day in the Flåm area, enjoy a day of since 2005, experience one of the narrowest fjords relaxation, go kayaking or take the train up the valley for a in Europe by boat, kayak or by walking in the picnic before hiking back down. surrounding mountains and valleys. • Stegastein - Situated on the mountain road DAY 7 FLÅM—BERGEN between Aurland and Lærdal, you’ll find this unique En route to Bergen, stop in the fjord village of Undredal and breathtaking viewpoint which overlooks the with a population of 80 people and 500 goats. Optional Aurlandfjord. time in Voss before proceeding to Bergen. Drop off rental car. Overnight at Clarion Admiral Hotel or similar. Amenities include: • 3 bedrooms / 1.5 baths DAY 8 BERGEN [B] Flåm Railway Day free for independent explorations. Overnight at hotel. • Living area with fireplace • Full kitchen with appliances (toaster, coffee maker, DAY 9 BERGEN [B] microwave), dishes, silverware, glasses and Tour ends following breakfast at hotel. coffee cups • Charcoal grill Price per person from...... $915

Weekly Rental (up to 4 people)...... $1920 Single Room Supplement...... $785 Up to 4 people sharing the apartment for 7 nights Maximum of 6 people. Car rental not included in Each additional person...... $85 price. Add a night in Oslo or Bergen from $90 per Up to 6 people person. Itinerary can be reversed (Bergen to Oslo). For additional independent travel options, visit: 22 www.BrekkeTours.com Independent Tours INDEPENDENT TOURS featuring Norway’s Fjords

Choose from a variety of independent tours featuring Norway's fjord country. Enjoy scenic train rides, dramatic fjord cruises and thrilling bus rides. Itineraries can be customized by adding visits to family heritage sites, additional nights or sightseeing experiences. Daily Departures June 1‒August 31, 2017 Prices are per person and based on double occupancy. Prices & schedule subject to availability.

3-DAY NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL SPECTACULAR FJORD ADVENTURE Flåm DAY 1 ARRIVE BERGEN DAY 1 ARRIVE OSLO Arrive in Bergen. Balance of day free for independent Arrive in Oslo. Overnight at Thon Opera Hotel or similar. explorations. Overnight Clarion Admiral Hotel or similar. DAY 2 OSLO [B] DAY 2 NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL [B] Day free for independent exploration. Overnight at hotel. Train from Bergen to Flåm. Board the ferry from Flåm DAY 3 OSLO—FLÅM—BALESTRAND [B,D] to Gudvangen and continue by bus to Voss via Stalheim Depart Oslo by train to Flåm. Board the ferry to Balestrand. Road. Return to Bergen by train from Voss for overnight. Dinner and overnight at Kvikne’s Hotel or similar. DAY 3 BERGEN [B] DAY 4 BALESTRAND—BERGEN [B] Tour ends following breakfast at hotel. Cruise on the Sognefjord to Bergen. Upon arrival, transfer to the Clarion Admiral Hotel or similar for overnight. Price per person from...... $485 Coastal Voyage DAY 5 BERGEN [B] Single Room Supplement...... $110 Tour ends following breakfast at hotel. Add a night in Bergen from $125 per person. Price per person from...... $825 Itinerary can be operated from Bergen to Oslo or reverse. For details and pricing, please visit our Single Room Supplement...... $195 website. Add dinner & night in Flåm/Balestrand from $175 per 6-DAY NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL person. Itinerary can be reversed (Bergen to Oslo). DAY 1 ARRIVE OSLO Arrive in Oslo. Overnight at the Thon Hotel Opera or ULTIMATE FJORD ADVENTURE similar. DAY 1 ARRIVE BERGEN Arrive in Bergen. Overnight at Clarion Admiral Hotel or DAY 2 OSLO [B] similar. Voss Breakfast at the hotel. Day free to enjoy a variety of optional sightseeing tours of Oslo. Overnight at hotel. DAY 2 NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL [B] Train from Bergen to Voss. Bus to Gudvangen. Ferry to DAY 3 OSLO—VOSS [B,D] Flåm. Return to Bergen by train for overnight. Depart Oslo on the Oslo/Bergen Railway for Voss. Dinner and overnight at Fleischer’s Hotel or similar. DAY 3 BERGEN—COASTAL VOYAGE [B,D] Day free in Bergen. Depart Bergen at 8:00pm on DAY 4 VOSS—FLÅM—VOSS—BERGEN [B] Hurtigruten for overnight voyage to Molde. Dinner and Depart Voss by bus via the Stalheim Road to Gudvangen. overnight (inside cabin) on board. Cruise to Flåm. Board the Flåm Line and travel to Myrdal. Switch to the Oslo/Bergen line and continue by train to DAY 4 COASTAL VOYAGE—MOLDE [B] Bergen. Overnight at Clarion Admiral Hotel or similar. Visit Ålesund before cruising Geirangerfjord. Disembark in Molde for overnight at Scandic Seilet Hotel or similar. DAY 5 BERGEN [B] Geirangerfjord Day free for independent explorations. Overnight at hotel. DAY 5 MOLDE—ÅNDALSNES—OSLO [B] Depart by bus to Åndalsnes (bus paid locally). Board the DAY 6 BERGEN [B] Rauma Railway and proceed to Oslo. Overnight at the Tour ends following breakfast or sail to Trondheim on the Thon Hotel Opera or similar. Norwegian Coastal Voyage (see page 26, days 1-3). DAY 6 OSLO [B] Tour ends following breakfast at hotel. Price per person from...... $1000 Price per person from...... $1350 Single Room Supplement...... $265 Add a night in Voss or Flåm from $135 per person. Single Room Supplement...... $440 Itinerary can be reversed (Bergen to Oslo). Add a night in Molde from $90 per person. For additional independent travel options, visit: Independent Tours www.BrekkeTours.com 23 INDEPENDENT TOURS featuring Scandinavia

Experience the four unique capitals of Scandinavia on an independent tour from Oslo to Helsinki. Extend your time in Norway with an optional extension through Norway’s fjord country. Or explore the land of fire and ice on a self-drive tour in Iceland! Daily Departures June 1‒August 31, 2017 Prices are per person and based on double occupancy. Prices & schedule subject to availability.

Copenhagen NORDIC DELIGHT AROUND ICELAND SELF-DRIVE DAY 1 ARRIVE OSLO DAY 1 ARRIVE ICELAND—HVERAGERDI Arrive in Oslo. Overnight at the Grand Hotel or similar. Pick up rental car at airport (Toyota Auris Automatic or similar). Drive along the Reykjanes peninsula towards DAY 2 OSLO [B] the village of Hveragerdi for overnight. Morning sightseeing tour of Oslo includes the Viking Ship Museum and Vigeland Park. Overnight at hotel. DAY 2 HVERAGERDI—BORGARFJORDUR [B] Drive to Gullfoss waterfall and the hot springs at Geysir. DAY 3 OSLO—COPENHAGEN [B,D] Visit Thingvellir National Park, before driving through Day free. Transfer on own to the pier for 4:30pm Hvalfjordurfjord to Borgarfjordur for overnight. departure onboard a DFDS Seaways. Overnight cruise to Copenhagen (boarding begins at 3:00pm). Dinner and DAY 3 BORGARFJORDUR—AKUREYRI [B] overnight on board in outside cabin. Drive north through Borgarfjordur to the shores of Hunafloi Stockholm bay and the horse breeding valley of Skagafjordur. DAY 4 COPENHAGEN [B] Continue to Akureyri, the capital of the north for overnight. Arrive in Copenhagen at 9:45am. Transfer on own to DAY 4 AKUREYRI—LAKE MYVATN [B] hotel. Balance of day free to use your Copenhagen Morning free to explore Akureyri. Continue your journey sightseeing card to visit sights around the city including to the unique Lake Myvatn area for overnight. Amalienborg Palace and the Little Mermaid statue. Overnight at the Comfort Hotel Vesterbro or similar. DAY 5 LAKE MYVATN [B] Explore the wonders of Lake Myvatn and surrounding DAY 5 COPENHAGEN—STOCKHOLM [B] area, including the lava formations at Dimmuborgir or the Transfer on own to train station. Travel by train to volcanic area of Krafla. Overnight in Lake Myvatn. Stockholm (inquire about airfare). Transfer on own to Clarion Hotel Sign, or similar for overnight. DAY 6 LAKE MYVATN—EGILSSTADIR [B] Drive north to Husavik and around Tjornes peninsula. DAY 6 STOCKHOLM [B] Visit Asbyrgi, a magnificent horseshoe-shaped canyon Helsinki Morning sightseeing tour features the Royal Palace, City and Jokulsargljufur National Park. Proceed to Dettifoss Hall and Gamla Stan (Old Town). Balance of day free. waterfall before heading to Egilsstadir for overnight. Overnight at hotel. DAY 7 EGILSSTADIR—HÖFN [B] DAY 7 STOCKHOLM—HELSINKI [B,D] Drive south through the East Fjords, where towering Morning free. In the afternoon, transfer on own to the mountains plunge vertically into the ocean. The journey quay for an overnight cruise across the Baltic Sea to continues to the town of Höfn where you overnight. Finland. Boarding begins at 4:00pm with departure at DAY 8 HÖFN—KIRKJUBAEJARKLAUSTUR [B] 5:00pm. Dinner and overnight on board in outside cabin. Drive to the Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon before continuing DAY 8 HELSINKI [B] to Skaftafell National Park. On to the picturesque village Arrive in Helsinki. Transfer on own to hotel. Balance of Kirkjubaejarklaustur for overnight. of day free to enjoy a variety of sights around the city. DAY 9 KIRKJUBAEJARKLAUSTUR—REYKJAVIK [B] Iceland Overnight at Radisson BLU Royal Hotel, or similar. Drive along the south coast, a sweeping landscape of sandy deserts, rocky shores and rolling farmland. Return DAY 9 HELSINKI [B] to Reykjavík for overnight. Tour ends following breakfast. Visit our website for optional extensions to St. Petersburg and/or Moscow. DAY 10 REYKJAVIK [B] Visit the Blue Lagoon en route to Keflavik Airport to return Price per person from...... $1725 rental car. Services end upon arrival to airport. Single Room Supplement...... $800 Price for 2 people from...... $2740 Itinerary can be reversed (Helsinki to Oslo). Price is per person based on 2 people sharing room and For pre-tour options of the Norwegian fjord country, car rental. Price based on 24-hr rental days starting at the see page 23. time of rental. Single and triple rates on request. For additional independent travel options, visit: 24 www.BrekkeTours.com Independent Tours INDEPENDENT WINTER TOURS

Whether you choose to hunt the lights from a glass igloo or from the back of a dog-sled, a winter excursion to Scandinavia is one that you won't soon forget! For additional winter travel options and activities, please visit us online at www.BrekkeTours.com. Select Departures Winter Months Prices are per person and based on double occupancy. Prices & schedule subject to availability.

TROMSØ BOREALIS STOCKHOLM & ICE HOTEL Dog Sledding DAY 1 ARRIVE TROMSØ DAY 1 ARRIVE STOCKHOLM Arrive at Tromsø Airport. Transfer to Thon Hotel Tromsø Arrive in Stockholm. Balance of day free. Overnight at or similar. Evening Northern Lights Tour. Overnight at the Clarion Hotel Sign. hotel. DAY 2 STOCKHOLM [B] DAY 2 DOG SLEDDING [B] Day free to explore Stockholm. Overnight at hotel. Morning free to explore Tromsø. Evening dog sledding DAY 3 STOCKHOLM—KIRUNA [B] excursion on Kvaløya Island. Overnight at hotel. Day free in Stockholm. Depart by overnight train to Kiruna. DAY 3 EXCURSION TO OTEREN [B,L,D] Overnight on board train in sleeping compartment. Depart Tromsø for Camp Tamok in Oteren for a DAY 4 KIRUNA [B] snowmobile safari. Afternoon at the camp surrounded by Upon arrival, transfer to the Ice Hotel in the village of nature. Evening Northern Lights safari. Return to Tromsø Jukkasjarvi. Balance of day free. Overnight in Ice room. Snowmobiles for overnight at hotel. DAY 5 KIRUNA [B] DAY 4 TROMSØ [B] Awaken to a hot cup of lingon-berry juice followed by a Time on own to explore Tromsø. Overnight at hotel. morning sauna. Balance of day free. Overnight in warm DAY 5 TROMSØ [B] accommodations. Tour ends following transfer to Tromsø airport. DAY 6 KIRUNA [B] Price per person from...... $1550 Tour ends following transfer to airport. Single Room Supplement...... $220 Price per person from...... $1165 Add a night in Tromsø from $80 per person. Single Room Supplement...... $625

UNDER THE NORTHERN LIGHTS VOLCANOES & NORTHERN LIGHTS Kakslauttanen DAY 1 ARRIVE IVALO [D] DAY 1 ARRIVE ICELAND—REYKJAVIK Transfer from Ivalo airport to Hotel and Igloo Village Pick up rental car at airport (Skoda Octavia 4wd Station Kakslauttanen. Balance of day free. Dinner at the village Wagon or similar). Overnight at Icelandair Hotel Natura. restaurant. Overnight in log cabin. DAY 2 REYKJAVIK—FLÚÐIR [B] DAY 2 SNOWMOBILE SAFARI [B,D] Drive to Thingvellir National Park, Geysir hot spring and Gullfoss waterfall. Overnight at Fludir Icelandair Hotel. Enjoy a 2-hour snowmobile safari through Finnish Lapland. Dinner. Overnight in log cabin. DAY 3 FLÚÐIR—VIK [B] Drive along the south shore of Iceland. View Skogarfoss DAY 3 SKIING & IGLOO NIGHT [B,D] and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls as well as the black sand After a full day of cross country skiing in the beautiful beaches near Vik. Overnight at Icelandair Hotel Vik. Urho Kekkonen National Park, return to Kakslauttanen for DAY 4 VIK—REYKJAVIK [B] Skogarfoss dinner. Sleep beneath the stars in your glass igloo. Visit the Blue Lagoon before driving to Reykjavik for DAY 4 DAY AT LEISURE [B,D] overnight at Icelandair Hotel Natura. Day free to enjoy a selection of winter activities or simply DAY 5 REYKJAVIK [B] relax. Overnight in a log cabin. Dinner in the restaurant. Drive back to Keflavik Airport and drop off rental car. DAY 5 IVALO [B] Services end upon arrival to airport. Tour ends following transfer to airport. Price for 2 people from...... $670 Price per person from...... $1595 Price is per person based on 2 people sharing room and car rental. Price based on 24-hr rental days starting at Single Room Supplement...... $605 the time of rental. Single and triple rates on request. For additional independent travel options, visit: Independent Tours www.BrekkeTours.com 25 Sail north from Bergen to Kirkenes, Norwegian Coastal Voyage south from Kirkenes to Bergen or Bergen roundtrip. For shorter voyages, ask about Daily Departures: 12-, 7- and 6-day Cruises port-to-port options!

Honningsvåg

Tromsø Kirkenes Svolvær Bodø

Trondheim Ålesund SWEDEN

Bergen NORWAY DAY 1 BERGEN—DEPART [D] DAY 7 BÅTSFJORD—KIRKENES [B,L,D] Embark on your Norwegian cruise in the evening. The vistas become more dramatic as we approach ITINERARY INCLUDES: Overnight in Bergen prior to cruise departure is Kirkenes, just a few miles from the Russian border. • 12-, 7- or 6-day cruise on Hurtigruten, recommended for international flight arrivals. Price Kirkenes is known as the capital of the Barents region accommodations in selected cabin category from $115 per person for city center hotel. and the gateway to the east. This is Hurtigruten’s turning point. Northbound passengers will disembark upon • Full board [B,L,D] while on board DAY 2 FLORØ—MOLDE [B,L,D] arrival. After a few hours docked at Kirkenes, the ship will • Cruise information kit We continue north to Ålesund, a beautiful town filled with depart upon the southbound half of her voyage. Shore perfect examples of Art Nouveau architecture. Between excursions are available. PRICING: June 1 - August 31, sail through the Geirangerfjord past sheer cliffs and waterfalls. During the winter, we fascinate DAY 8 MEHAMN—TROMSØ [B,L,D] The following cruise rates (subject to availability) you with our expert-led lectures about the aurora borealis, The ship arrives at Honningsvåg in the early morning. apply to daily departures between June 1 - August the northern lights. Shore excursions are available. After calling at Havøysund, she will stop in Hammerfest, 31, 2017. For additional fare options, departures, the world’s most northerly town. Despite its remote port-to-port rates & available discounts, please DAY 3 TRONDHEIM—RØRVIK [B,L,D] location, it was the first Norwegian town to have electric The architecture and surroundings in Trondheim create street lighting and its own power station. After crossing contact our office. a beautiful and almost-mythical setting, whether you are open water, you will stop at the old trading post of exploring the city by foot, bike, or boat. Kayak on the river Skjervøy. You’ll dock in Tromsø just in time to savor its Roundtrip Cruise Nid and into the city’s smaller channels, or take a guided nightlife. Shore excursions are available. Cabin Category Fare Range tour to discover the city’s most striking features. Shore Polar Inside...... $2704 - $4260 excursions are available. DAY 9 HARSTAD—STAMSUND [B,L,D] Polar Outside...... $3095 - $5165 The daylight sailing through the Lofoten Islands is a Arctic Superior...... $4474 - $7437 DAY 4 BRØNNØYSUND—SVOLVÆR [B,L,D] highlight for many Hurtigruten guests. The Lofoten region The Arctic Circle marks the border of the Arctic region. is renowned for its natural beauty with steep mountains, Expedition Suite (Q2)...... $7047 - $22056 In summer this means 24-hour daylight - often referred wild nature, and small, picturesque fishing villages. This to as the ‘midnight sun.’ During fall and winter, being day also offers several exciting excursions that will make Northbound Cruise / Days 1—7 above this degree of latitude gives you the best chance you feel like a natural-born explorer. Cabin Category Fare Range of experiencing the northern lights. Shore excursions are Polar Inside...... $2036 - $3073 available. DAY 10 BODØ—RØRVIK [B,L,D] The Helgeland coast, with its hundreds of islets, fertile Polar Outside...... $2425 - $3673 DAY 5 HARSTAD—TROMSØ—SKJERVØY [B,L,D] farmland, and steep granite walls, is rich in local lore. Arctic Superior...... $3365 - $4961 Get ready for a day full of exciting activities, whatever Legends include how an arrow fired by the Hestmannen Expedition Suite (Q2)...... $5069 - $13438 the season! Visiting Risøyhamn, Harstad, Finnsnes, and troll formed the hole in Torghatten Mountain. the capital of the Arctic, Tromsø, you can join several Southbound Cruise / Days 7—12 excursions such as whale watching, Husky dog sledding, DAY 11 TRONDHEIM—MOLDE [B,L,D] Cabin Category Fare Range polar history walks, mountain hikes and kayaking. Today gives you another opportunity to explore the city of Trondheim. Passing the islands of Munkholmen, Polar Inside...... $1652 - $2494 DAY 6 ØKSFJORD—BERLEVÅG [B,L,D] , and thousands of islets and skerries, we stop in Polar Outside...... $1967 - $2980 Enjoy the magnificent sub-Arctic landscape as we cross and then cross the open sea on our way to Arctic Superior...... $2371 - $4026 the 71st parallel on our journey towards the North Cape, Molde. Shore excursions are available. Expedition Suite (Q2)...... $4113 - $10904 the northernmost point on the continent. In summer, you might see herds of reindeer and campsites belonging to DAY 12 ÅLESUND—BERGEN [B,L] the indigenous Sámi people. In winter, experience the During the night, the ship will call at Ålesund, Torvik, and All rates are per person based on double occupancy snow-clad valleys, the fresh winter air, and your best Måløy as the world’s most beautiful voyage draws to a and are subject to change without notice. Fare chances to see the mesmerizing northern lights. Shore close. Disembark your Norwegian Coastal Voyage in range is based on Basic or Select fare options. excursions are available. Bergen. Transfer to the airport for your return flight or Price does not include international airfare, travel extend your stay in Norway with a land tour.. insurance or optional excursions and gratuities. Rates subject to availability at time of booking.

26 Scandinavian Cruises www.BrekkeTours.com Sail roundtrip from Copenhagen with Baltic Cruise visits to the capitals of the Baltic including Tallinn, Estonia; St. Petersburg, Russia; June 11―21 | August 4―14 Helsinki, Finland; and Stockholm, Sweden.

St. Petersburg Helsinki Stockholm Tallinn

Copenhagen

Warnemünde

DAY 1 JUNE 11 / AUGUST 4 DAY 7 JUNE 17 / AUGUST 10 [B,L,D] Copenhagen, Denmark: Independent transfer to Crown St. Petersburg, Russia: Spend your day exploring St. ITINERARY INCLUDES: Plaza Copenhagen or similar for overnight. Balance of Petersburg alone or on one of the many shore excursions. • 10-day cruise roundtrip from Copenhagen, day free. Dinner on own. Return to your ship at 7:00pm for departure to Helsinki. Meals served on board. accommodations in selected cabin category, DAY 2 JUNE 12 / AUGUST 5 double occupancy Copenhagen—Embark: Day free for a stroll through DAY 8 JUNE 18 / AUGUST 11 [B,L,D] the popular shopping street, Strøget, or a visit to Tivoli Helsinki, Finland: Arrive in Helsinki 7:00am. Welcome • Full board [B,L,D] while on board cruise ship Gardens. Optional shore excursions are also available. to Scandinavia’s “White City of the North,” a city defined • Cruise information kit Independent transfer to quay. Depart from Copenhagen more by its people and Art Nouveau architecture than its at 5:00pm and begin your journey through the Baltic. chilly climate (from October to April). Helsinki is a classic sea-city, with a dramatic coastline colored by bays and DAY 3 JUNE 13 / AUGUST 6 [B,L,D] inlets. The city has a very well-preserved history. There Warnemünde, Germany: Dock at Warnemünde at are dozens of museums and restaurants that transport PRICING: 7:30am. From here, you can travel to Berlin and explore you to a very different time, but there’s also a state-of-the- Cabin Category Price from the city on a variety of shore excursions. Germany’s art nightlife. Return to your ship at 4:00pm to continue capital city is a city that balances cosmopolitan chic with your voyage to Sweden. Meals served on board. Inside...... $1334 a liberal undercurrent of creativity and cool. Famous Oceanview...... $1984 landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag DAY 9 JUNE 19 / AUGUST 12 [B,L,D] Balcony...... $2284 fascinate. The elegant Bavarian Quarter amazes. Tour Stockholm, Sweden: Arrive in Stockholm at 8:00 a.m. Mini-Suite...... $2484 the Allied Museum and visit the World War II Memorial Laced by an ingenious network of waterways and bridges and the Brandenburg Gate before returning to your ship strung between a freshwater lake and the sea, Stockholm All rates are per person based on double at 10:00pm. Meals served on board. is easily seen on foot or by waterway cruise. Its gabled occupancy and are subject to change without old townhouses peer over cobblestone streets, while notice. For single supplement pricing, please DAY 4 JUNE 14 / AUGUST 7 [B,L,D] its magnificent 17th century palace sits watching over contact our office. At Sea: Spend the day at sea traveling from Germany to the harbor. Return to your ship at 4:00pm and sail to Estonia. Take advantage of the many on-board amenities Denmark. Meals served on board. including swimming pools, fitness center, casino, theater Price does not include international airfare, and nightclub. Meals served on board. DAY 10 JUNE 20 / AUGUST 13 [B,L,D] travel insurance, optional excursions, gratuities At Sea: Spend the day at sea traveling from Sweden or government taxes and fees (approx. $185 DAY 5 JUNE 15 / AUGUST 8 [B,L,D] to Denmark. Take advantage of the many on-board per person). Government taxes, fees, and fuel Tallinn, Estonia: Spend your morning in medieval Tallinn amenities including swimming pools, fitness center, supplement, (where applicable) are additional and on a guided walking tour or visit Orthodox Alexander casino, theater and nightclub. Meals served on board. subject to change. Nevsky Cathedral and Gothic St. Mary’s Cathedral (Dome Church), the city’s oldest church. Return to your ship at DAY 11 JUNE 21 / AUGUST 14 [B] NOTE: A Russian VISA is not required if you 5:30pm and set sail for Russia. Meals served on board. Copenhagen, Denmark—Depart: Disembarkation begins at 7:00am. Enjoy an optional shore excursion or take shore excursions offered by the cruise DAY 6 JUNE 16 / AUGUST 9 [B,L,D] transfer on own to the airport for your return flight. company. Otherwise, a Russian VISA is St. Petersburg, Russia: Sail into St. Petersburg at required and is NOT included in price. Inquire about additional departure dates 8:00am. Your ship will stay in St. Petersburg until 7:00pm and Baltic Cruise itineraries. the following night, allowing you two days to experience Cruise line reserves the right to charge a fuel the cultural center of Russia. With its spectacular supplement without prior notice should the closing architecture, Tchaikovsky operas and the famous Kirov price of West Texas Intermediate Fuel increase ballet, it has undergone many changes over the decades, above $65 per barrel on the NYMEX (New York but “The Venice of the North” remains a dazzling cruise Mercantile Exchange Index). Such supplementary destination. A Russian city with a European flair, St. charges are not included in the cruise fare. The Petersburg has more than 200 museums and one of the largest English gardens in Europe! Meals served on fuel supplement charge will not exceed $10.00 per board. passenger per day.

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