Luther College Concert Band Companion Tour to Iceland &

May 20-31, 2013 12 Days Hosted by President Richard and Mrs. Judith Torgerson

Group Travel Directors Enriching Lives Through Travel Since 1982 DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY Tour Hosts: Torgersons look forward to exploring new call- MON 20 MAY Depart U.S. President Richard ings, including spending more time with five Your journey of music and discovery begins today. and Mrs. Judith terrific grandchildren! Depart Minneapolis/St. Paul on the transatlantic, Torgerson overnight flight to Reykjavik via Icelandair. (no The Torgersons have a deep affection for meals included on Icelandair) Rick Torgerson Luther students and they are known for their became Luther’s tireless attendance at performances and TUE 21 MAY Arrive Reykjavik ninth president athletic events. It is fitting, therefore, that one Arrive at Keflavik Airport early this morning where in July 1999, of their final Luther experiences will be to ac- a local guide and driver are waiting to greet you. and he and company the Luther College Concert Band on Your day starts with breakfast in a small fish- Judy Torgerson have served the college with its overseas tour. Rick and Judy look forward ing village followed by sightseeing around the boundless energy and grace. After 14 years of to enjoying this time with students, alumni, Reykjanes peninsula, which is marked by large dedicated leadership, they will step down from parents and friends, enjoying great music amid lava fields. Drive to Bessastaðir, the residence their positions at Luther in Summer 2013. The the stunning beauty of Iceland and Norway. of Iceland’s President, to visit the church with its beautiful stained glass windows. Continue past the Ásmundur Sveinsson Sculpture museum and town. Have dinner together and attend the sec- This event marked Norway’s emancipation from Hallgrímskirkja Church (whose steeple is a Reyk- ond performance by the Luther College Concert Danish rule and gave her that now famous Inde- javík landmark), and the Árbæjarsafn outdoor folk Band. First Hotel Marin (B,D) pendence Day, May 17 (Syttende Mai). This after- museum. See the old town center, the Parliament, noon arrive in Norway’s lively capital city, , for the Cathedral, the harbor, the National Museum, SAT 25 MAY /Geilo a three-night stay. Thon Hotel Bristol (B) the Pearl and Höfði house, the 1986 international Embark on an excursion to Norway’s majestic www.thonhotels.com/hotels/countrys/norway/ summit site. The tour ends at the hotel for check- fjords. Ride past steeply plunging waterfalls en oslo/thon-hotel-bristol1/ in. After time to rest and refresh, gather for a route to the historic Stalheim Hotel for a coffee welcome dinner at the Fishcompany Restaurant, break while you take in spectacular views of the WED 29 MAY Oslo which is highly regarded for its local cuisine. Hotel valley below. Continue down the steep moun- This morning take a three-hour city tour of Oslo. Marina (B,D) www.icelandairhotels.com/hotels/ tain road through Stalheim Canyon to arrive in The first stop is Frogner Park with the Vigeland reykjavikmarina Gudvangen, a town perched at the edge of Sog- Sculpture Park, where 175 sculptures are arranged nefjord, the world’s longest fjord. From here sail over 75 acres. Vigeland created such varied expres- WED 22 MAY Reykjavik on the scenic Nærøyfjord to Flåm. Board the world sions as strength, emotional suffering and tender- Embark on a full day “Golden Circle” tour into the famous Flåm Railway, one of the most remarkable ness out of solid granite. Also visit the Viking Ship lovely Icelandic countryside. Drive over Hellisheiði pieces of railway engineering in the world. It is Museum, which displays ancient ships alongside plateau to Hveragerði, known as the greenhouse only 12.4 miles long, but it ascends 2,845 feet in an abundance of grave goods. Drive past the Roy- village, then continue to Gullfoss, the Golden Wa- less than one hour from Flåm to Myrdal station. al Palace and through Oslo’s main street, Karl Jo- terfall, one of the most impressive waterfalls in Eu- Enjoy the breathtaking view over the Flåm Valley han, with the Parliament, the medieval fortress of rope. Only a few minutes away is one of the most and the thundering sound of waterfalls you pass. Akershus, and the busy port to the City Hall. The active geysers in the area, Strokkur, spouting up Arrive in Myrdal to take the train to Voss and con- afternoon is free. Perhaps take a harbor cruise, to 30 meters. Onwards to Þingvellir National Park, tinue by coach to Geilo, a popular winter desti- experience the Resistance Museum where WW II a remarkable geological and historic site over- nation. Dr. Holms Hotel (B,D) www.drholms.no history comes alive, or visit the Munch Museum looking Lake Þingvallavatn, the largest lake on the housing the collection of Norway’s most famous island. Þingvellir was home to the world’s oldest SUN 26 MAY Geilo/ artist. Have dinner and attend the final concert democratic parliament founded in 930. The beau- Depart Geilo this morning and travel to Lilleham- of the Luther College Concert Band. Thon Hotel tiful canyon running through the park is actually mer, which captured the world’s imagination dur- Bristol (B,D) the meeting point of two of the earth’s tectonic ing the 1994 Winter Olympics. Make a short stop plates. Return to Reykjavik for dinner and to at- in Gol to tour a faithful replica of the 13th century THU 30 MAY Oslo tend the first Luther College Concert Band perfor- wooden stavkirke. The original wooden church This morning drive to the Hadeland Glasswerks, mance. Hotel Marina (B,D) was moved in the late 1800’s to a heritage park in beautifully situated in at the southern tip Oslo to save it from destruction. Proceed to Lille- of lake Randsfjord. The glass factory was founded THU 23 MAY Reykjavik/Bergen hammer, located at the north end of the largest in the 18th century to produce everyday items Transfer early this morning to Keflavik Airport for lake in Norway, Lake Mjøsa. Rica Victoria Hotel and evolved to creating exquisite pieces of art flight check-in and 8AM departure to Norway. Lillehammer (B) www.rica-hotels.com/hotels/ as well as practical goods. At the visitors centre Upon early afternoon arrival in Bergen, meet your lillehammer/rica-victoria-hotel-lillehammer learn about glassblowing and shop for treasures. Norwegian guide and driver. There will be time for On the return journey to Oslo stop for coffee and a bite of lunch followed by a tour of Troldhaugen, MON 27 MAY Lillehammer cake at historic Holmenkollen Park Hotel. Views the home of the world-renowned composer Ed- This morning tour Maihaugen, the largest open- of the city are exceptional from this mountain- vard Grieg. The home is now a museum situated air museum in northern Europe. Here you will top perch. The afternoon is free for independent in beautiful surroundings overlooking the Nordås find 120 historic buildings and thousands of arti- activities. Tonight gather for a farewell dinner at Lake. Grieg composed many of his best-known facts collected from the Gudbrandsdal Valley, all Cafe Christiania. Thon Hotel Bristol (B,D) works here, and he and his wife are buried here. of which tell about living and working in Norway Later this afternoon check in at your hotel located over the course of 500 years. Enjoy coffee and FRI 31 MAY Return to U.S. near the old wooden buildings of the Bryggen waffles at the museum, then view the arenas and After breakfast transfer from the hotel to Garder- Wharf, remnants of its Hanseatic past. First Ho- sites of the 1994 Winter Olympics. The afternoon moen Airport to begin your return travel. Arrive tel Marin (B) www.firsthotels.com/Our-hotels/ is at leisure for enjoying charming downtown home this same day with wonderful memories Hotels-in-Norway/Bergen/First-Hotel-Marin Lillehammer. Enjoy dinner together this evening of the musical delights, extraordinary sights and before attending another Luther College Concert welcoming people of Iceland and Norway. (B) FRI 24 MAY Bergen Band performance. Rica Victoria Hotel Lilleham- Set out on a locally guided morning tour of the mer (B,D) Code: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner city. Pass Bergen’s colorful Fish and Flower Mar- Itinerary subject to change. ket then drive past the Haakonshallen, the medi- TUE 28 MAY Lillehammer/Oslo eval Viking Hall built in 1261 as a royal ceremony Travel to Oslo first visiting the Norwegian Emi- hall for the crowning of King Magnus. Continue grant Museum in . Stop in , on the past St. Mary’s Church, the oldest building in Ber- south end of Lake Mjoesa. Eidsvoll, “the Cradle of gen. The afternoon is at leisure; perhaps visit the Liberty,” is the most resounding name in Norwe- Hansa Museum located in one of the oldest and gian history, for it was here that the Norwegian best-preserved wooden buildings in Bergen. Or Constitution was framed and adopted on May you may want to take a trip by cable car to Mount 17, 1814. The grandfather of Luther College’s first Floyen for a breathtaking view of this seafaring president, Laur. Larsen, was one of the signers. TOUR CONDITIONS WHAT’S INCLUDED? COST SUMMARY PAYMENT SCHEDULE: Your reservation and de- 55AIRFARE: Round-trip economy class airfare posit of $400 per person are requested immedi- $ ately to fulfill the group deadline requirements. from Minneapolis/St. Paul via Icelandair or 5199 Note that space is limited and reservations are other ARC/IATA approved scheduled carrier. Group Flights From Minneapolis/St. Paul taken on a first come, first served basis. A second Note that Icelandair does not include meals Tour Gratuities ($85)...... Included payment of $1000 is due January 15, 2013. Final in the cost of the ticket. Airport Taxes ($699)...... Included payment is due March 15, 2013. 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