the world of BOREALIS, Summer 2023

WELCOME

TO THE WORLD OF VIA HANSA & BOREALIS

VIA HANSA & BOREALIS is the leading regional Tour Operator, Destination Management Company and Hospitality Provider in Northern Europe. We offer our services across a vast geographical area comprising Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Greenland, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Germany,

VIA HANSA & BOREALIS is your one-stop-partner for hotel bookings, package tours for individual travellers, groups, series and charters, guaranteed departures, meetings, incentives, congresses and events.

VIA HANSA & BOREALIS has a strong presence across the whole area with its own full-service offices in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Rovaniemi, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius and Warsaw and with with reliable and long term service provider partner network in region.

| OUR VALUES

professionalism

High-quality services, educated and professional staff, accuracy and promptness

destination expertise

Twenty-five years of experience, excellent destination knowledge, comprehensive and sophisticated products

reliability

Stable and mutually beneficial partnerships, long-term planning, transparency, commitment and integrity

innovation

New and innovative products and contemporary digital solutions

sustainability

Environmentally and socially responsible products and operations –care and concern for our people, for our society and for our planet

| OUR TEAMS

Via Hansa & Borealis employs more than 60 professionals of more than 25 different nationalities at 7 offices spread across the region. The head offices are in Riga and Copenhagen.

Via Hansa & Borealis is managed by a Management Team consisting of office directors and department managers.

Via Hansa & Borealis consists of a department structure based on source markets, administrative and financial functions, sales & marketing, contracting and product development, quality control and customer care.

| WHO WE ARE?

We have been successful over the last twenty-five years because of who we are. We are very different people, from different countries and cultures, from all walks of life and we share the very same basic values:

“We care about the society and the world we live in, we believe in responsibility and devotion, we treasure fairness and decency, we respect our colleagues and business partners, we love our kids, our families and care about their present & future sustainable wellbeing. We are ambitious in what we do and wish to make every day count.”

Marcella Infantino CEO - Via Hansa & Borealis Nordics

| LEISURE

The spectrum of products we offer our customers is as vast as the geographical area we cover. We offer authentic travel experiences always keeping innovation and sustainability in focus. We specialize in:

• Charter operations

• Luxury tours

• FIT´s tours

• Serial group operations

• Ad hoc groups

• Special interest tours

• Tailor-made tours

Over the years we have developed several leisure and lifestyle package products, where individual choices, authentic travel experience and true affordability takes priority:

• Great Quality and Great Value Tours

• Private Excursions, Tours and City Breaks

• Private Shore Excursions

• Fly & Drive

SUMMER SMALL ESCORTED JOURNEYS

Enjoy the privileged natural beauty of the magnificent Norwegian fjords and the fascinating Northern Capitals, with their cobbled streets, palaces and canals. Experience the most notable sights of this complete journey through Scandinavia and Helsinki. Be amazed by the contrasts of the Viking Capitals, the nature of the wild fjords and the medieval architecture of Tallin. Enjoy this modern, yet exotic area with its medieval history and feel the essence of the north!

We offer a wide variety of high-quality circuits with 4 & 5 * hotels in a privileged location, designed by expert professionals with the sole objective of ensuring your greatest comfort.

To select everlasting experiences is our aim, enjoy!

& Fabulous Fjords

IT All starts in the city of fairy tales, copenhagen. Continue accross Denmark to Aarhus and from Denmark by sea to Stavanger. bergen and the fjords AWAITS YOU oslo before reaching the lovely and elegant capital of sweden, Stockholm. enjoy the privileged natural beauty of the magnificent norwegian fjords and the fascinating northern capitals, with their cobbled streets, palaces and CANALS. experience the most notable sights of this complete journey through scandinavia. be amazed by the contrasts of the viking capitals and the nature of the wild fjords. feel the essence of the north!

RATES

Per person in double/twin room: EUR 4,560.00 Supplement for single room: EUR 1,800.00 3rd adult in extra bed sharing double/twin room: EUR 4,390.00 *Child (6 – 12 years), per child when sharing room with parents: EUR 3,760.00 The Northern Lights are weather dependent and cannot be guaranteed as they are a natural phenomenon.

JOURNEY INCLUSIONS:

• 9 nights at 4* plus & 5 * hotels centrally located

• Accommodation in standard & superior rooms

• 2 nights at Fyri Resort with spa facilities, 4 *+

• 1 ferry crossing from Denmark – Norway

• 11 Breakfasts – Scandinavian Buffet style

• 1 welcome cocktail

• 2 lunches (as per program)

• 2 dinners (as per program)

• 1 coffee break with Norwegian Waffles

• Fjord Cruise in Lysefjord and Pulpit Rock

• Fjord Cruise with panoramic E-boat in Naeroy Fjord

• Visit to Flaam

• English Speaking Resident Tour Director throughout

• All touring by private coach, with air-condition & WIFI

• Guided tours with local guides in the cities of Copenhagen, Bergen, Oslo, Stockholm.

• Walking city tours in Stavanger, Oslo & Stockholm

• Guided visits to Roskilde Cathedral in, Den Gamle By in Aarhus, the Munch Museum in Oslo, the City Hall in Stockholm

• Arrival Transfer, from Copenhagen Airport*

• Departure Transfer, to Stockholm

• Airport*

• Porterage service at hotels.

• Luggage allowance is 1 suitcase & 1 pieces of hand luggage per person

* Regular Arrival Transfer Services included in the program are only available for transfers from the Airport in Copenhagen & to the Airport in Helsinki and only on the published official date of beginning & end of the tour. The transfers are escorted by an English-speaking representative from Via Hansa & Borealis and are shared with other fellow passengers; therefore, minor waiting time at the airport may occur. This transfer service is not valid for passengers with pre/post nights or passengers who require private transfers – for a supplement, private transfers can be reserved for these passengers.

Day 1

THURSDAY

ARRIVAL TO COPENHAGEN

Skt

Petri Hotel

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Welcome cocktail

Arrival to Copenhagen Airport, meet & greet by Via Hansa & Borealis representative for your transfer to your hotel. At 18:30 hours we invite you to join the welcome cocktail by where you will meet your fellow travelers and your Tour Director.

Day 2

FRIDAY COPENHAGEN

Skt Petri Hotel

 Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your local guide for a panoramic sightseeing tour of Copenhagen. The perfect introduction to “Wonderful Copenhagen”. Admire the City Hall Square where the famous pedestrian street “Stroeget” begins. Tivoli Gardens, the New Carlsberg Glyptotheque and the National Museum. Drive by the Old Stock Exchange and the Naval Church. The Kings New Square, the home of the Royal Danish Theatre with the world-famous ballet, and the old canal area, Nyhavn, with is picturesque houses and boats. Continue to the impressive Gefion Fountain and the Royal residence, Amalienborg Palace. Finally, meet the landmark of Copenhagen, the statue of the Little Mermaid. During the tour, you can also delight in Christiansborg Palace from the outside, as well as Rosenborg Castle, which houses the Crown Jewels. The tour ends at the hotel.

OPTIONAL

COPENHAGEN LIKE THE DANES

PRICE/PERSON: 40 EUR

START: 12:30 hours from hotel DURATION: 3 hours

MEETING TIME: 07:15 at the hotel reception INCLUDES: Metro Ticket, Copenhagen water bus, guide & visit to Reffen. Available by pre-booking only. Min 2 persons

Experience the city another perspective, together with your local guide. Take the water bus to Reffen, Copenhagens famous Street Food Market. Here you will have some free time to explore the many stalls with local foods and beverages and to enjoy the relaxed and informal atmosphere that characterizes the Danes. The aspiration is to make a meeting point with food market, innovative workshops and startups, cultural experiences and inventive activities that pulls in and inspires both local people and vacationers. Most of the stalls need to pursue the practical creeds “Decrease and Reuse”: Use high quality food services, lessen the food waste, utilize natural and organic, free and nearby ingredients at every possible opportunity. They likewise need to sort their waste so it can be reused beyond what many would consider possi-

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ble. From the water you will see the churches, towers, and modern architecture that blends with historical Copenhagen. Tour ends in the city center or at your hotel, at your choice.

OPTIONAL

TIVOLI GARDENS

PRICE/PERSON: 35 EUR

START: 18:30 hours from hotel DURATION: 1,5 hours

INCLUDES: Entrance fee & guided walk through the part.

Min 2 persons Available by pre-booking only

wooden rollercoaster from 1914, numerous rides and more then 30 restaurants offering various gastronomic options. The Park has several music venues and a pantomime theater, offering concerts and plays throughout the day. At night, thousands of lights create an amazing and unique atmosphere. The tour includes one-way transfer, entrance fee & guided walk through the park. Return to the hotel on your own.

Day 3 SATURDAY COPENHAGEN – ODENSE AARHUS Scandic City Aarhus 

Breakfast at the hotel. 09:00 Depart Copenhagen towards Roskilde the former capital of Denmark between 1200 and 1300. Roskilde has a long history, dating from the pre-Christian Viking Age. Its UNESCO-listed Gothic Cathedral now housing 39 tombs of the Danish monarchs, was completed in 1275, becoming a focus of religious influence until the Reformation in the 13th century. After visiting Roskilde Cathedral continue to Aarhus via Odense, birthplace of the fa-

mous Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen. In Odense you will have some free time to enjoy the charming 3rd largest city in Denmark. Before check-in to your hotel enjoy a guided visit to Den Gamle By (The Old City) an open-air town museum located in the at the cities Botanical Garden in central Aarhus. In 1914, the museum opened as the world's first open-air museum of its kind, concentrating on town culture rather than village culture, and to this day it remains one of just a few top-rated Danish museums outside Copenhagen, serving more than 400,000 visitors pr. year. Today the museum consists of 75 historical buildings collected from 20 townships in all parts of the country. Rest of the evening at leisure or join your Tour Director on a walking tour of center of Aarhus before enjoying dinner at one of the many great restaurants of the city. Denmark’s second largest city has a vibrant and cozy vibe due to its many students living in Aarhus.

Day 4

SUNDAY

AARHUS – HIRTSHALSKRISTIANSAND- STAVANGER Radisson Blu Atlantic 

Breakfast & Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart Aarhus towards the Hirtshals located in the very north of the Peninsula of Jutland. Noon (11:45) departure by ferry to Kristiansand in Norway. Upon early afternoon arrival (14:00) in Kristiansand continue to Stavanger, Norway’s 4th largest city. The city's rapid population growth in the late 20th century was primarily a result of Norway's booming offshore oil industry. Today the oil industry is a key industry in the Stavanger region and the city is widely referred to as the Oil Capital of Norway. Your hotel is in the very center of Stavanger from which you can join your Tour Director on this evening pre-dinner walk in charming Stavanger. Evening at leisure.

Day 5

MONDAY

STAVANGER - LYSEFJORDBERGEN

Bergen Børs 

Breakfast

Breakfast at hotel. Departure from the hotel at 10:00 hours. This morning will be dedicated to exploring the majestic Lysefjord and its Pulpit Rock. Enjoy the fresh summer breeze while sailing

through the beauty of the magnificent Lysefjord. Board an electric boat sail from downtown Stavanger to Lysefjord and Preikestolen. 11:00 hours the 3-3,5 hours Lysefjord cruise will take you to Fantahålå (Vagabond’s Cave) you see where the “vagrants” hid from the sheriff in the old days. Not long after, you arrive at Preikestolen, where Tom Cruise climbed the sheer mountain face in the movie Mission Impossible 6. Continue to the towering Hengjanefossen waterfall, where the crew brings the bow so close to the falls that you risk getting your face doused with delightful spray! Along the way, we stop to feed our goats at summer pasture in Lysefjord. They love your visit! With luck, you might see the occasional seal sunbathing on a rock. Depart Stavanger early afternoon Hr. 14:30 towards Bergen. Driver along the Norwegian coast where the fjords and archipelago are connected by bridges and ferry crossings. Arrival to Bergen and check-in to your hotel at the end of the afternoon 18:30. Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 6 TUESDAY BERGEN

Bergen Børs 

Breakfast & Light lunch

Breakfast at hotel. This morning (09:00) will be dedicated to exploring beautiful Bergen, capital of the Norwegian fjords. Bergen is Norway’s second largest city and one of the three university cities in the country. Experience the ambience of the Hanseatic port Bryggen a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the ride with the Funicular to the top of Mount Floien and admire the beauty of Bergen, located between seven Mountains. Pass by Mary St. Marys Church, Haakon’s Hall (no entrances) and the colorful and picturesque fish markets where you will enjoy a fish platter with local delicacies. The Floibanen funicular in Bergen in the heart of Bergen is one of Norway’s best-known attractions. The journey up to the peak of Mount Floyen (320 m above sea level) takes 5–8 minutes. The journey is an experience, cutting through the steep mountain side and forests revealing more of the city below. At the top you can enjoy fantastic views over Bergen and Norwegian coastline.

We strongly recommend joining our optional Edvard Grieg Experience commencing right after the lunch at the Fish market.

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OPTIONAL  EDVARD GRIEG EXPERIENCE WITH LIVE PIANO CONCERT AT TROLDHAUGEN ( ONLY AVAILABLE BETWEEN JUNE 20TH AND AUGUST 20TH )

PRICE/PERSON: 85 EUR

Time: 12:20 – 15:00

DURATION: 2.5 – 3 hours

INCLUDES: Concert, guide & entrance to Troldhaugen. Min 2 persons Available by pre-booking only

22 summers of Edvard Grieg’s life. Troldhaugen became a museum in 1928 and includes Grieg’s Villa, the composer’s hut and the Grieg couple’s gravesite as well as a modern museum building and the concert hall Troldsalen, a chamber music hall seating 200 people. Troldsalen is the centre of the museum’s extensive concert activities and has excellent acoustics. Start the visit with a 30 minute live piano concert followed by a guided visit of Edvard’s Grieg’s home. The tour end at your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to explore Bergen by your own hand.

Day 7 WEDNESDAY BERGEN – GUDVANGEN – FLAAM –BORGUND – HEMSEDAL Hotel Fyri Resort

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Breakfast & coffee break with waffles

Troldhaugen was t he home of Nina and Edvard Grieg, Scandinavia’s greatest compositor and the author of great works like Peer Gynt Suites, Piano concerti in A Minor among many. The Villa was built in 1885, and the couple lived there the last

Breakfast at the hotel. Early morning departure from Bergen and travel to the Naeroy Valley with a stunning background of snow-clad mountains. Enjoy a break with Norwegian waffles and the breath-taking views down the valley from the Stalheim Hotel. Continue down the Naeroy valley to Gudvan-

gen for a beautiful fjord cruise along the Naeroyfjord, one the narrowest and most impacting journeys in fjord Norway. The western Norwegian fjord landscape with the Naeroyfjorden and Geirangerfjorden at the head was listed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2005. According to UNESCO, the two fjords are considered archetypal fjord landscapes, almost untouched in modern times, and among the most scenic in existence. Your fjord experience has been designed with vessels especially designed to maximize the sightseeing experience. They are fully electrical with no noise or emissions disrupting the atmosphere of peace and tranquility. Here you will get the feeling of gliding through the fjord, very different from what you experience on the more traditional passenger vessels. Tall panoramic windows give a full view to the marvelous landscape of the calm fjord, tall mountains, and beautiful waterfalls when sitting inside the lounges. Disembark in the stunning village of Flaam where you will have some time at leisure, before or after joining one of the must dos of Fjord Norway. As the possibilities are various you can design your afternoon as per your preference. The guests that choose not to join an experience will have a couple of hours to enjoy the village of Flaam.

OPTIONAL

STEGASTEIN VIEWPOINT

PRICE/PERSON: 40 EUR Time: 15:30 – 17:00 DURATION: 1,5 hours INCLUDES: Guide & ticket and seat reservation. Available by pre-booking only

Laerdal. A photo stop is made at the popular Borgund Stave church (entrance not included) before continuing the last part of the journey to Fagernes. Check-in. The evening is at your leisure.

OPTIONAL

FLAMSBANA (AVAILABLE FOR PRE-BOOKING)

PRICE/PERSON: 65 EUR Time: 14:00 – 16:30 DURATION: Approximately 2 hours INCLUDES: 2 x 50 minutes panoramic train ride & seat reservation Min 10 persons Available by pre-booking only

steep mountains, breathtaking waterfalls, 20 tunnels and offers a multitude of views. In the span of a single hour, the train takes you from the ocean level at the Sognefjord in Flam, to the mountaintop at Myrdal Mountain station on Hardangervidda, 863 meters above the ocean. When back in Flaam enjoy a little free time. Continue through the mountains to Borgund where you will have the opportunity to admire from the outside the beauty of one of the remaining Norwegian stave churches from dating back to the 12th century. Continue to Hemsedal and check in at Fyri Resort where you will overnight the next two nights.

An unmissable sightseeing trip for any visitor to Flaam. The Stegastein Viewpoint is part of the Norwegian Scenic Route that runs from Aurland to Laerdal. This structure, which juts out 30 meters from the mountainside, 650 meters about the fjord, offers and unparalleled panorama. A more amazing view of the fjord, mountains and surrounding is hard to imagine. In the afternoon, the coach journey continues along the Aurlandfjord, via Aurland and

Flamsbana is one of the steepest train lines in the world on normal tracks. The 2-hour train journey runs through fantastic nature, past the Rallar road,

Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure for relaxation and enjoyment of the surroundings and the spa facilities. At the evening meet your fellow travelers and enjoy a dinner with local delicacies. The Pool Club offers treatments, always a good idea to reserve prior to the arrival to the hotel.

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Day 9

FRIDAY HEMSEDAL – OSLO Grand Hotel

Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, travel towards Oslo, leaving the mountains behind. Arrival to Oslo and visit to the famous and impressive Munch Museum where you can admire Munch’s masterpiece, The Scream. Guiding is not allowed inside the museum. Visit the museum at your own pace or enjoy a platter of seafood and Munch Deli & Café.

Early afternoon your local guide will share the many beautiful spots of the Norwegian Capital beautifully located by the fjord. Admire the view from the Opera house. The Vigeland Park, one of the major Scandinavian cultural treasures, will delight you with sculptures by Gustav Vigeland, who dedicated his life to his artistic works. Pass also pass by the Royal Palace and the main street, Karl Johan. The tour ends at your hotel at 16:00 hours with the check-in. At 18:30 hours join your Tour Director for an walking tour to Akker Brygge. Enjoy the local vibe of the capital and try a local shrimp salad at one of the many cafés and restaurants.

Day 10 SATURDAY

OSLO – STOCKHOLM

The Sparrow

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Breakfast & Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart Oslo and heading to Stockholm, passing Norwegian and Swedish forests through the region of Varmland, the home of many legends. A lunch will be served in Karlstad located by the Lake Vänern. Arrival to Stockholm by the end of the after-

noon

Day 11 SUNDAY STOCKHOLM

The Sparrow  Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your local for a city sightseeing of the Swedish capital. The city is built on 14 islands and connected by 57 bridges often called the “Beauty on Water”. Stockholm embraces the unique character of the 13th century Old Town and modern high-tech architecture. Its islands are bordered by Lake Mälaren in the west and the Baltic Sea in the east where the archipelago, with its 30.000 islands awaits exploration. The capital is a big city with a small-town personality. Go back 750 years in time and feel the medieval atmosphere of the Old Town "Gamla Stan" as you wander through its narrow streets. The seven-hundred-year-old cathedral of Stockholm, seat of the archbishop, will be seen during your stroll through Old Town, where you will have the oppor-

tunity see Stortorget, the place where the Stockholm Blood Bath took place. An inside visit is paid to one of the city’s best-known symbols, the City Hall with its Blue and Golden Halls, where thegreat Nobel banquet is celebrated every December. The tour ends at the hotel. The afternoon is at leisure to explore Stockholm by your own hand or join today’s experience.

OPTIONAL  VASA MUSEUM FOLLOWING THE CITY TOUR

PRICE/PERSON: 60 EUR Time: 12:00 DURATION: 1,5 hours – 2 hours

INCLUDES: Entrance, transportation & local guide. Min 10 persons. Available by pre-booking only

Scandinavia’s top museum built around the only intact 17th century warship. Following the city tour visit the Swedish warship, Vasa, considered as one of the world's largest and the pride of the mighty Swedish navy. The Museum was built around the 17th century warship, which sank in Stockholm's inner harbor on her maiden voyage in 1628; its discovery in 1956 and subsequent salvage in 1961 is one of the most important events in marine archaeology. Painstakingly restored to its original magnificence, the Vasa represents an authentic piece of living history.

Day 12 MONDAY – DEPARTURE Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. A Via Hansa & Borealis English-speaking representative will meet you for your transfer to the Airport.

NB: Departure & Arrival Transfer Services included in the program are only available for transfer upon arrival at Copenhagen Airport & departure from Stockholm Airport valid on the official end date of tour. The transfers are escorted by an English-speaking representative from Via Hansa & Borealis and can be shared with other fellow passengers. Minor waiting time at the airport may occur.

End of services

and check-in. Join your Tour Director for a walking tour of the Swedish Capital. The evening is at leisure.

Fabulous Fjords & Stockholm

Bergen and the fjords AWAITS YOU before reaching oslo and the lovely and elegant capital of sweden, Stockholm. enjoy the privileged natural beauty of the magnificent norwegian fjords and the fascinating Scandinavian capitals, with their cobbled streets, palaces and CANALS. experience the most notable sights of this wonderful journey through scandinavia. be amazed by the contrasts of the viking capitals and the nature of the wild fjords. feel the essence of the north!

RATES

Per person in double/twin room: EUR 2,640.00 Supplement for single room: EUR 1,180.00

3rd adult in extra bed sharing double/twin room: EUR 2,490.00 *Child (6 – 12 years), per child when sharing room with parents: EUR 2,190.00 The Northern Lights are weather dependent and cannot be guaranteed as they are a natural phenomenon.

JOURNEY INCLUSIONS:

• 5 nights at 4* plus & 5 * hotels centrally located

• Accommodation in standard & superior rooms

• 2 nights at Fyri Resort with spa facilities, 4 *+

• 7 Breakfasts – Scandinavian Buffet style

• 2 lunches (as per program)

• 1 dinner (as per program)

• 1 coffee break with Norwegian Waffles

• Fjord Cruise in Lysefjord and Pulpit Rock

• Fjord Cruise with panoramic E-boat in Naeroy Fjord

• Visit to Flaam

• English Speaking Resident Tour Director throughout

• All touring by private coach, with air-condition & WIFI

• Guided tours with local guides in the cities of Bergen, Oslo, & Stockholm.

• Walking city tours in Oslo & Stockholm

• Guided visits to the Munch Museum in Oslo, the City Hall in Stockholm

• Arrival Transfer, from Bergen Airport*

• Departure Transfer, to Stockholm Airport*

• Porterage service at hotels.

• Luggage allowance is 1 suitcase & 1 pieces of hand luggage per person

* Regular Arrival Transfer Services included in the program are only available for transfers from the Airport in Copenhagen & to the Airport in Helsinki and only on the published official date of beginning & end of the tour. The transfers are escorted by an English-speaking representative from Via Hansa & Borealis and are shared with other fellow passengers; therefore, minor waiting time at the airport may occur. This transfer service is not valid for passengers with pre/post nights or passengers who require private transfers – for a supplement, private transfers can be reserved for these passengers

Day 1 MONDAY

BERGEN Bergen Børs

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Arrival to Bergen Airport, meet & greet by Via Hansa & Borealis representative for your transfer to your hotel. At 18:30 hours we invite you to meet your Tour Director in the lobby of your hotel. Join an evening walking tour through Bergen the charming Capital of the Fjords.

Day 2

TUESDAY

BERGEN Bergen Børs

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Breakfast & Light lunch Breakfast at hotel. This morning (09:00) will be dedicated to explo -

ring beautiful Bergen, capital of the Norwegian fjords. Bergen is Norway’s second largest city and one of the three university cities in the country. Experience the ambience of the Hanseatic port Bryggen a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the ride with the Funicular to the top of Mount Floien and admire the beauty of Bergen, located between seven Mountains. Pass by Mary St. Marys Church, Haakon’s Hall (no entrances) and the colorful and picturesque fish markets where you will enjoy a fish platter with local delicacies. The Floibanen funicular in Bergen in the heart of Bergen is one of Norway’s best-known attractions. The journey up to the peak of Mount Floyen (320 m above sea level) takes 5–8 minutes. The journey is an experience, cutting through the steep mountain side and forests revealing more of the city below. At the top you can enjoy fantastic views over Bergen and Norwegian coastline. We strongly recommend joining our optional Edvard Grieg Experience commencing right after the lunch at the Fish market.

OPTIONAL  EDVARD GRIEG EXPERIENCE WITH LIVE PIANO CONCERT AT TROLDHAUGEN ( ONLY AVAILABLE BETWEEN JUNE 20TH AND AUGUST 20TH )

PRICE/PERSON: 85 EUR Min 2 persons. Available by pre-booking only TIME: 12:20 – 15:00. DURATION: 2.5–3 hours INCLUDES: Concert, guide & entrance to Troldhaugen

Troldhaugen was the home of Nina and Edvard Grieg, Scandinavia’s greatest compositor and the author of great works like Peer Gynt Suites, Piano concerti in A Minor among many. The Villa was built in 1885, and the couple lived there the last 22 summers of Edvard Grieg’s life. Troldhaugen became a museum in 1928 and includes Grieg’s Villa, the composer’s hut and the Grieg couple’s gravesite as well as a modern museum building and the concert hall Troldsalen, a chamber music hall seating 200 people. Troldsalen is the centre of the museum’s extensive concert activities and has excellent acoustics. Start the visit with a 30 minute live piano concert followed by a guided visit of Edvard’s Grieg’s home. The tour end at your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to explore Bergen by your own hand.

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BERGEN – GUDVANGEN – FLAAM –BORGUND – HEMSEDAL Hotel Fyri Resort

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Breakfast & coffee break with waffles

Breakfast at the hotel. Early morning departure from Bergen and travel to the Naeroy Valley with a stunning background of snow-clad mountains. Enjoy a break with Norwegian waffles and the breath-taking views down the valley from the Stalheim Hotel. Continue down the Naeroy valley to Gudvangen for a beautiful fjord cruise along the Naeroyfjord, one the narrowest and most impacting journeys in fjord Norway. The western Norwegian fjord landscape with the Naeroyfjorden and Geirangerfjorden at the head was listed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2005. According to UNESCO, the two fjords are considered archetypal fjord landscapes, almost untouched in modern times, and among the most scenic in existence. Your fjord experience has been designed with vessels especially designed to maximize the sightseeing experience. They are fully electrical with no noise or emissions disrupting

the atmosphere of peace and tranquility. Here you will get the feeling of gliding through the fjord, very different from what you experience on the more traditional passenger vessels. Tall panoramic windows give a full view to the marvelous landscape of the calm fjord, tall mountains, and beautiful waterfalls when sitting inside the lounges. Disembark in the stunning village of Flaam where you will have some time at leisure, before or after joining one of the must dos of Fjord Norway. As the possibilities are various you can design your afternoon as per your preference. The guests that choose not to join an experience will have a couple of hours to enjoy the village of Flaam.

OPTIONAL  STEGASTEIN VIEWPOINT

PRICE/PERSON: 40 EUR

Time: 15:30 – 17:00

DURATION: 1,5 hours

INCLUDES: Guide & ticket and seat reservation.

Min 10 persons Available by pre-booking only

An unmissable sightseeing trip for any visitor to Flaam. The Stegastein Viewpoint is part of the Norwegian Scenic Route that runs from Aurland to Laerdal. This structure, which juts out 30 meters from the mountainside,

650 meters about the fjord, offers and unparalleled panorama. A more amazing view of the fjord, mountains and surrounding is hard to imagine. In the afternoon, the coach journey continues along the Aurlandfjord, via Aurland and Laerdal. A photo stop is made at the popular Borgund Stave church (entrance not included) before continuing the last part of the journey to Fagernes. Check-in.

OPTIONAL  FLAMSBANA (AVAILABLE FOR PRE-BOOKING)

PRICE/PERSON: 65 EUR

Time: 14:00 – 16:30

DURATION: Approximately 2 hours

INCLUDES: 2 x 50 minutes panoramic train ride & seat reservation. Min 10 persons Available by pre-booking only

Flamsbana is one of the steepest train lines in the world on normal tracks.

The 2-hour train journey runs through fantastic nature, past the Rallar road, steep mountains, breathtaking waterfalls, 20 tunnels and offers a multitude of views. In the span of a single hour, the train takes you from the ocean level at the Sognefjord in Flam, to the mountaintop at Myrdal Mountain station on Hardangervidda, 863 meters above the ocean. When back in Flaam enjoy a little free time. Continue through the mountains to Borgund where you will have the opportunity to admire from the outside the beauty of one of the remaining Norwegian stave churches from dating back to the 12th century. Continue to Hemsedal and check in at Fyri Resort where you will overnight the next two nights.

Day 4

THURSDAY

HEMSEDAL Hotel Fyri Resort

Breakfast & Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure for relaxation and enjoyment of the su-

rroundings and the spa facilities. At the evening meet your fellow travelers and enjoy a dinner with local delicacies. The Pool Club offers treatments, always a good idea to reserve prior to the arrival to the hotel.

Day 5

FRIDAY HEMSEDAL – OSLO Grand Hotel

Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, travel towards Oslo, leaving the mountains behind. Arrival to Oslo and visit to the famous and impressive Munch Museum where you can admire Munch’s masterpiece, The Scream. Guiding is not allowed inside the museum. Visit the museum at your own pace or enjoy a platter of seafood and Munch Deli & Café.

Early afternoon your local guide will share the many beautiful spots of the Norwegian Capital beautifully located by the fjord. Admire the view from the Opera house. The Vigeland Park, one of the major Scandinavian cultural treasu-

res, will delight you with sculptures by Gustav Vigeland, who dedicated his life to his artistic works. Pass also pass by the Royal Palace and the main street, Karl Johan. The tour ends at your hotel at 16:00 hours with the check-in. At 18:30 hours join your Tour Director for an walking tour to Akker Brygge. Enjoy the local vibe of the capital and try a local shrimp salad at one of the many cafés and restaurants.

Day 6 SATURDAY OSLO – STOCKHOLM

The Sparrow

Breakfast & lunch

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart Oslo and heading to Stockholm, passing Norwegian and Swedish forests through the region of Varmland, the home of many legends. A lunch will be served in Karlstad located by the Lake Vänern. Arrival to Stockholm by the end of the afternoon and check-in. Join your Tour Director for a walking tour of the Swedish Capital. The evening is at leisure.

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STOCKHOLM

The Sparrow 

Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your local for a city sightseeing of the Swedish capital. The city is built on 14 islands and connected by 57 bridges often called the “Beauty on Water”. Stockholm embraces the unique character of the 13th century Old Town and modern high-tech architecture. Its islands are bordered by Lake Mälaren in the west and the Baltic Sea in the east where the archipelago, with its 30.000 islands awaits exploration. The capital is a big city with a small-town personality. Go back 750 years in time and feel the medieval atmosphere of the Old Town "Gamla Stan" as you wander through its narrow streets. The seven-hundred-year-old cathedral of Stockholm, seat of the archbishop, will be seen during your stroll through Old Town, where you will have the opportu-

nity see Stortorget, the place where the Stockholm Blood Bath took place. An inside visit is paid to one of the city’s best-known symbols, the City Hall with its Blue and Golden Halls, where the great Nobel banquet is celebrated every December. The tour ends at the hotel. The afternoon is at leisure to explore Stockholm by your own hand or join today’s experience.

OPTIONAL  VASA MUSEUM FOLLOWING THE CITY TOUR

PRICE/PERSON: 60 EUR TIME: 12:00 DURATION: 1,5 hours – 2 hours

INCLUDES: Entrance, transportation & local guide

Min 10 persons Available by pre-booking only

Scandinavia’s top museum built around the only intact 17th century warship. Following the city tour visit the Swedish warship, Vasa, considered as one of the world's largest and the pride of the mighty Swedish navy. The Museum was built around the 17th century warship, which sank in Stockholm's inner harbor on her maiden voyage in 1628; its dis

covery in 1956 and subsequent salvage in 1961 is one of the most important events in marine archaeology. Painstakingly restored to its original magnificence, the Vasa represents an authentic piece of living history.

Day 8 MONDAY STOCKHOLM – DEPARTURE Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. A Via Hansa & Borealis English-speaking representative will meet you for your transfer to the Airport.

NB: Departure & Arrival Transfer Services included in the program are only available for transfer upon arrival at Copenhagen Airport & departure from Stockholm Airport valid on the official end date of tour. The transfers are escorted by an English-speaking representative from Via Hansa & Borealis and can be shared with other fellow passengers. Minor waiting time at the airport may occur.

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Nordic Capitals & Fabulous Fjords

IT All starts in the city of fairy tales, Copenhagen. Continue accross Denmark to Aarhus and from Denmark by sea to Stavanger. Bergen and the fjords AWAITS YOU oslo before reaching the lovely and elegant capital of sweden, Stockholm. enjoy the privileged natural beauty of the magnificent norwegian fjords and the fascinating northern capitals, with their cobbled streets, palaces and CANALS. experience the most notable sights of this complete journey through scandinavia and HELSINKI. be amazed by the contrasts of the viking capitals, the nature of the wild fjords AND THE MEDIAVAL ARchITECTURE OF TALLIN. enjoy this modern, YET EXOCTIC area with its medieval history and feel the essence of the north!

RATES

Per person in double/twin room: EUR 5,960.00 Supplement for single room: EUR 1,980.00

3rd adult in extra bed sharing double/twin room: EUR 5,660.00

*Child (6 – 12 years), per child when sharing room with parents: EUR 4,180.00

JOURNEY INCLUSIONS:

• 11 nights at 4* plus & 5 * hotels centrally located

• Accommodation in standard & superior rooms

• 2 nights at Fyri Resort with spa facilities, 4 *+

• 1 ferry crossing from Denmark – Norway

• 1 night on board of Tallink Silja Line Ferry Seaside Cabin

• 14 Breakfasts – Scandinavian Buffet style

• 1 welcome cocktail

• 3 lunches (as per program)

• 3 dinners (as per program)

• 1 coffee break with Norwegian Waffles

• Fjord Cruise in Lysefjord and Pulpit Rock

• Fjord Cruise with panoramic E-boat in Naeroy Fjord

• Visit to Flaam

• English Speaking Resident Tour Director throughout

• All touring by private coach, with air-condition & WIFI

• Guided tours with local guides in the cities of Copenhagen, Bergen, Oslo, Stockholm & Helsinki.

• Walking city tours in Stavanger, Oslo & Stockholm

• Guided visits to Roskilde Cathedral in, Den Gamle By in Aarhus, the Munch Museum in Oslo, the City Hall in Stockholm, the Rock Church in Helsinki and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Tallin.

• Arrival Transfer, from Copenhagen Airport*

• Departure Transfer, to Helsinki Airport*

• Porterage service at ferry crossings and hotels.

• Luggage allowance is 1 suitcase & 1 pieces of hand luggage per person

sentative for your transfer to your hotel. At 18:30 hours we invite you to join the welcome cocktail by where you will meet your fellow travelers and your Tour Director.

Day 2

THURSDAY COPENHAGEN

Skt Petri Hotel 

Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your local guide for a panoramic sightseeing tour of Copenhagen.

The perfect introduction to “Wonderful Copenhagen”. Admire the City Hall Square where the famous pedestrian street “Stroeget” begins. Tivoli Gardens, the New Carlsberg Glyptotheque and the National Museum. Drive by the Old Stock Exchange and the Naval Church.

Day 1

THURSDAY ARRIVAL TO COPENHAGEN

Skt Petri Hotel 

Welcome cocktail

Arrival to Copenhagen Airport, meet & greet by Via Hansa & Borealis repre-

The Kings New Square, the home of the Royal Danish Theatre with the world-famous ballet, and the old canal area, Nyhavn, with is picturesque houses and boats. Continue to the impressive Gefion Fountain and the Royal residence, Amalienborg Palace. Finally, meet the landmark of Copenhagen, the statue of the Little Mermaid. During the tour, you can also delight in Christiansborg Palace from the outside, as well as Rosenborg Castle, which houses the Crown Jewels. The tour ends at the hotel.

OPTIONAL

PRICE/PERSON: 40 EUR START: 12:30 hours from hotel DURATION: 3 hours INCLUDES: Metro Ticket, Copenhagen water bus, guide & visit to Reffen. Min 2 persons Available by pre-booking only

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se and Reuse”: Use high quality food services, lessen the food waste, utilize natural and organic, free and nearby ingredients at every possible opportunity. They likewise need to sort their waste so it can be reused beyond what many would consider possible. From the water you will see the churches, towers, and modern architecture that blends with historical Copenhagen. Tour ends in the city center or at your hotel, at your choice

OPTIONAL

TIVOLI GARDENS

PRICE/PERSON: 35 EUR

START: 18:30 hours from hotel

DURATION: 1,5 hours

INCLUDES: Entrance fee & guided walk through the part. Min 2 persons Available by pre-booking only

Located in the heart of Copenhagen, Tivoli Park is one of the main attractions of the city. The amusement park was founded in 1843 and offer something for everyone. Beautiful gardens, historic buildings, the wooden rollercoaster from 1914, numerous rides and more then 30 restaurants offering various gastronomic options. The Park has several music venues and a pantomime theater, offering concerts and plays throughout the day. At night, thousands of lights create an amazing and unique atmosphere. The tour includes one-way transfer, entrance fee & guided walk through the park. Return to the hotel on your own.

Day 3

Breakfast at the hotel. 09:00 Depart Copenhagen towards Roskilde the former capital of Denmark between 1200 and 1300. Roskilde has a long history, da-

ting from the pre-Christian Viking Age. Its UNESCO-listed Gothic Cathedral now housing 39 tombs of the Danish monarchs, was completed in 1275, becoming a focus of religious influence until the Reformation in the 13th century. After visiting Roskilde Cathedral continue to Aarhus via Odense, birthplace of the famous Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen. In Odense you will have some free time to enjoy the charming 3rd largest city in Denmark.

Before check-in to your hotel enjoy a guided visit to Den Gamle By (The Old City) an open-air town museum located in the at the cities Botanical Garden in central Aarhus. In 1914, the museum opened as the world's first open-air museum of its kind, concentrating on town culture rather than village culture, and to this day it remains one of just a few top-rated Danish museums outside Copenhagen, serving more than 400,000 visitors pr. year. Today the museum consists of 75 historical buildings collected from 20 townships in all parts of the country. Rest of the evening at leisure or join your Tour Director on a walking tour of center of Aarhus before enjoying dinner at one of the many great restaurants of the city. Denmark’s second largest city has a vibrant and cozy vibe due to its many students living in Aarhus.

AARHUS

– HIRTSHALS

KRISTIANSAND- STAVANGER Radisson Blu Atlantic 

Breakfast & Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart Aarhus towards the Hirtshals located in the very north of the Peninsula of Jutland. Noon (11:45) departure by ferry to Kristiansand in Norway. Upon early afternoon arrival (14:00) in Kristiansand continue to Stavanger, Norway’s 4th largest city. The city's rapid population growth in the late 20th century was primarily a result of Norway's booming offshore oil industry. Today the oil industry is a key industry in the Stavanger region and the city is widely referred to as the Oil Capital of Norway. Your hotel is in the very center of Stavanger from which you can join your Tour Director on this evening pre-dinner walk in charming Stavanger. Evening at leisure.

Day 5

MONDAY STAVANGER - LYSEFJORDBERGEN

Breakfast

Breakfast at hotel. Departure from the hotel at 10:00 hours. This morning will be dedicated to exploring the majestic Lysefjord and its Pulpit Rock. Enjoy the fresh summer breeze while sailing through the beauty of the magnificent Lysefjord. Board an electric boat sail from downtown Stavanger to Lysefjord and Preikestolen. 11:00 hours the 3-3,5 hours Lysefjord cruise will take you to Fantahålå (Vagabond’s Cave) you see where the “vagrants” hid from the sheriff in the old days. Not long after, you arrive at Preikestolen, where Tom Cruise climbed the sheer mountain face in the movie Mission Impossible 6. Continue to the towering Hengjanefossen waterfall, where the crew brings the bow so close to the falls that you risk getting your face doused with delightful spray! Along the way, we stop to feed our goats at summer pasture in Lysefjord. They love your visit! With luck, you might see the occasional seal sunbathing on a rock. Depart Stavanger early afternoon Hr. 14:30 towards Bergen. Driver along the Norwegian coast where the

fjords and archipelago are connected by bridges and ferry crossings. Arrival to Bergen and check-in to your hotel at the end of the afternoon 18:30. Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 6 TUESDAY BERGEN

Bergen Børs

Breafast & Light lunch

Breakfast at hotel. This morning (09:00) will be dedicated to exploring beautiful Bergen, capital of the Norwegian fjords. Bergen is Norway’s second largest city and one of the three university cities in the country. Experience the ambience of the Hanseatic port Bryggen a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the ride with the Funicular to the top of Mount Floien and admire the beauty of Bergen, located between seven Mountains. Pass by Mary St. Marys Church, Haakon’s Hall (no entrances) and the colorful and picturesque fish markets where you will enjoy a fish platter with local delicacies. The Floibanen funicular in Bergen in the heart of Bergen is one of Norway’s

Bergen Børs 

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best-known attractions. The journey up to the peak of Mount Floyen (320 m above sea level) takes 5–8 minutes. The journey is an experience, cutting through the steep mountain side and forests revealing more of the city below. At the top you can enjoy fantastic views over Bergen and Norwegian coastline. We strongly recommend joining our optional Edvard Grieg Experience commencing right after the lunch at the Fish market.

OPTIONAL

EDVARD GRIEG EXPERIENCE WITH LIVE PIANO CONCERT AT TROLDHAUGEN (ONLY AVAILABLE BETWEEN JUNE 20TH AND AUGUST 20TH )

PRICE/PERSON: 85 EUR

TIME: 12:20 – 15:00

DURATION: 2.5 – 3 hours

INCLUDES: Concert, guide & entrance to Troldhaugen.

Min 2 persons Available by pre-booking only

Troldhaugen was the home of Nina and Edvard Grieg, Scandinavia’s greatest compositor and the author of great works like Peer Gynt Suites, Piano concerti in A Minor among many. The Villa was built in 1885, and the couple lived there the last 22 summers of Edvard Grieg’s life. Troldhaugen became a museum in 1928 and includes Grieg’s Villa, the composer’s hut and the Grieg couple’s gravesite as well as a modern museum building and the concert hall Troldsalen, a chamber music hall seating 200 people. Troldsalen is the centre of the museum’s extensive concert activities and has excellent acoustics. Start the visit with a 30 minute live piano concert followed by a guided visit of Edvard’s Grieg’s home. The tour end at your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to explore Bergen by your own hand.

Day 7

WEDNESDAY BERGEN – GUDVANGEN – FLAAM – BORGUND - HEMSEDAL Hotel Fyri Resort

Breakfast & coffee break with waffles

Breakfast at the hotel. Early morning departure from Bergen and travel to

Naeroy Valley with

background of snow-clad mountains. Enjoy a break with Norwegian waffles and the breath-taking views down the valley from the Stalheim Hotel. Continue down the Naeroy valley to Gudvangen for a beautiful fjord cruise along the Naeroyfjord, one the narrowest and most impacting journeys in fjord Norway. The western Norwegian fjord landscape with the Naeroyfjorden and Geirangerfjorden at the head was listed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2005. According to UNESCO, the two fjords are considered archetypal fjord landscapes, almost untouched in modern times, and among the most scenic in existence. Your fjord experience has been designed with vessels especially designed to maximize the sightseeing experience. They are fully electrical with no noise or emissions disrupting the atmosphere of peace and tranquility. Here you will get the feeling of gliding through the fjord, very different from what you experience on the more traditional passenger vessels. Tall panoramic windows give a full view to the marvelous landscape of the calm fjord, tall mountains, and beautiful waterfalls when sitting inside the lounges. Disembark in the stunning village of Flaam where you will have some time at leisure, before

the

a stunning

or after joining one of the must dos of Fjord Norway. As the possibilities are various you can design your afternoon as per your preference. The guests that choose not to join an experience will have a couple of hours to enjoy the village of Flaam.

STEGASTEIN VIEWPOINT PRICE/PERSON: 40 EUR TIME: 15:30 – 17:00

nic Route that runs from Aurland to Laerdal. This structure, which jutsout 30 meters from the mountainside, 650 meters about the fjord, offers and unparalleled panorama. A more amazing view of the fjord, mountains and surrounding is hard to imagine. In the afternoon, the coach journey continues along the Aurlandfjord, via Aurland and Laerdal. A photo stop is made at the popular Borgund Stave church (entrance not included) before continuing the last part of the journey to Fagernes. Check-in. The evening is at your leisure.

OPTIONAL

FLAMSBANA (AVAILABLE FOR PRE-BOOKING)

PRICE/PERSON: 65 EUR TIME: 14:00 – 16:30 DURATION: Approximately 2 hours INCLUDES: 2 x 50 minutes panoramic train ride & seat reservation Min 10 persons Available by pre-booking only

Flamsbana is one of the steepest train lines in the world on normal tracks. The 2-hour train journey runs through fantastic nature, past the Rallar road, steep mountains, breathtaking waterfalls, 20 tunnels and offers a

multitude of views. In the span of a single hour, the train takes you from the ocean level at the Sognefjord in Flam, to the mountaintop at Myrdal Mountain station on Hardangervidda, 863 meters above the ocean. When back in Flaam enjoy a little free time. Continue through the mountains to Borgund where you will have the opportunity to admire from the outside the beauty of one of the remaining Norwegian stave churches from dating back to the 12th century. Continue to Hemsedal and check in at Fyri Resort where you will overnight the next two nights.

Day 8 THURSDAY HEMSEDAL Hotel Fyri Resort

Breakfast & Dinner

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Day 9 FRIDAY HEMSEDAL – OSLO

 Grand Hotel

Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, travel towards Oslo, leaving the mountains behind. Arrival to Oslo and visit to the famous and impressive Munch Museum where you can admire Munch’s masterpiece, The Scream. Guiding is not allowed inside the museum. Visit the museum at your own pace or enjoy a platter of seafood and Munch Deli & Café. Early afternoon your local guide will share the many beautiful spots of the Norwegian Capital beautifully located by the fjord. Admire the view from the Opera house. The Vigeland Park, one of the major Scandinavian cultural treasures, will delight you with sculptures by Gustav Vigeland, who dedicated his life to his artistic works. Pass also pass by the Royal Palace and the main street, Karl Johan. The tour ends at your hotel at 16:00 hours with the check-in. At 18:30 hours join your Tour Director for an walking tour to Akker Brygge. l Enjoy the local vibe of the capital and try a ocal

Day 10 SATURDAY OSLO – STOCKHOLM

The Sparrow  Breakfast & Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart Oslo and heading to Stockholm, passing Norwegian and Swedish forests through the region of Varmland, the home of many legends. A lunch will be served in Karlstad located by the Lake Vänern. Arrival to Stockholm by the end of the afternoon and check-in. Join your Tour Director for a walking tour of the Swedish Capital. The evening is at leisure.

Day 11 SUNDAY STOCKHOLM

The Sparrow  Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your local for a city sightseeing of the Swedish capital. The city is built on 14 islands connected by 57 bridges often called the “Beauty on Water”. Stockholm embraces the unique character of the 13th century Old Town and modern high-tech architecture. Its islands are bordered by Lake Mälaren in the west and the Baltic Sea in the east where the archipelago, with its 30.000 islands awaits exploration. The capital is a big city with a small-town personality. Go back 750 years in time and feel the medieval atmosphere of the Old Town "Gamla Stan" as you wander through its narrow streets. The seven-hundred-year-old cathedral of Stockholm, seat of the archbishop, will be seen during your stroll through Old Town, where you will have the opportunity see Stortorget, the place where the Stockholm Blood Bath took place. An inside visit is paid to one of the city’s best-known symbols, the City Hall with its Blue and Golden Halls, where the great Nobel banquet is celebrated every December. The tour ends at the hotel. The afternoon is at leisure to explore Stockholm by your own hand or join today’s experience.

shrimp salad at one of the many cafés and restaurants.

OPTIONAL

VASA MUSEUM FOLLOWING THE CITY TOUR

PRICE/PERSON: 60 EUR TIME: 12:00 DURATION: 1,5 hours – 2 hours

INCLUDES: Entrance, transportation & local guide. Min 10 persons Available by pre-booking only Scandinavia’s top museum built around the only intact 17th century warship

covery in 1956 and subsequent salvage in 1961 is one of the most important events in marine archaeology. Painstakingly restored to its original magnificence, the Vasa represents an authentic piece of living history.

Day 12

MONDAY STOCKHOLM – HELSINKI (OVERNIGHT FERRY)

Tallink Silja – Exterior Cabin 

Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 13

TUESDAY HELSINKI Hotel Haven 

Breakfast & light lunch

Following the city tour visit the Swedish warship, Vasa, considered as one of the world's largest and the pride of the mighty Swedish navy. The Museum was built around the 17th century warship, which sank in Stockholm's inner harbor on her maiden voyage in 1628; its dis-

Breakfast at the hotel. The morning is at leisure. 13:00 hours departure from them hotel to visit one of Stockholm’s hidden gems. To be revealed on spot, but we promise a piece of heaven on earth. A different lunch experience will be offered. After your secret experience continue to the pier to board the comfortable overnight ferry of TallinkSilja sailing along the Baltic Sea, bound for Helsinki. Dinner will be served on board.

Breakfast buffet on board. Meet with your local guide for a city sightseeing of the capital of Finland, also known as “The Daughter of the Baltic Sea”. The tour includes the Senate Square, the University and Lutheran Cathedral – all displaying neoclassical architecture of the 1840’s, the colourful Market Square by the sea in the South Harbour, Kaivopuisto Park and diplomatic residences, the imposing statue of Marshall Mannerheim, the Parliament Building, Finlandia Hall, the Orthodox Russian Church Uspenski and the Sibelius Monument. A visit is also made to Temppeliaukio Church – called the “Rock Church” as it is carved into solid rock. (The church reserves the right not to allow the entry of visitors in case of ceremonies). After the city tour your tour director will invite to enjoy a degustation of Finnish delicacies at the food Market Hall. During the evening enjoy the vibe of Helsinki and take a stroll through Esplanade Square and enjoy the many cosy cafés and restaurants.

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Day 14

WEDNESDAY HELSINKI – TALLIN- HELSINKI Hotel Haven



Breakfast

Breakfast buffet at the hotel. Early morning transfer to the pier of Helsinki. Board the two hours cruise to Tallin. Meet your local Tallin guide for a city tour where you will discover the secrets of Tallinn's fairytale-like Old Town, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The walking part of the tour includes Toompea Hill, where you'll see the ancient Toompea Castle, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. the

Cathedral of Saint Mary, also known as the Dome Church. Stop at one of the panoramic platforms to admire the wonderful view of the old centre's red roofs with the dark blue Tallinn Bay in the background. Continue to the lower part of the city, walking among beautiful historic buildings until we reach the Town Hall Square. Tallinn's Gothic-style Town Hall, built in the 15th century, is the oldest surviving town hall in the Baltic countries. Just a few steps away, you'll find the famous Town Hall Pharmacy, which has been operating in the same premises since early 15th century. After the tour you will have a couple of hours at leisure to enjoy this pearl of a city before the transfer back to the pier and return ferry to Helsinki.

On board the ferry you will have the opportunity to enjoy a light dinner of your preference. Upon arrival in Helsinki late evening transfer to your hotel

Day 15

MONDAY

HELSINKI - DEPARTURE

Breafast

Breakfast at the hotel. A Via Hansa & Borealis English-speaking representative will meet you for your transfer to the Airport.

NB: Departure & Arrival Transfer Services included in the program are only available for transfer upon arrival at Copenhagen Airport & departure from Helsinki Airport valid on the official end date of tour. The transfers are escorted by an English-speaking representative from Via Hansa & Borealis and can be shared with other fellow passengers. Minor waiting time at the airport may occur.

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CONDITIONS SUMMER GUARANTEED DEPARTURES 2023

1) RATES

All rates are retail sales rates and given per person in Euro. The rates include all service taxes and reservation charges as well as the VAT percentage known on day of issuing the program of each country included in the respective programs. We reserve the right to amend the rates in case of governmental interference beyond our control.

2) RESERVATIONS

We kindly ask you to send your reservations by e-mail to Guaranteed.Departures.Cph@ viahansaborealis.com

The following information is needed to confirm the reservations: Name & date of the tour, type of room, full name, sex, date of birth, nationality, passport number date of issue and expiry date. A valid mobile telephone number of the guests is required for emergencies during the trip. Confirmation is subject to availability and final confirmation. Our confirmation will be returned within 48 hours during weekdays (Mon-Fri). We should be glad to sign you up for a free sales agreement, information, and requirement thereto to be forwarded separately.

3) PAYMENTS

A non- refundable deposit equal to 20 % of the total value of the trip will be due 95 days prior to arrival. Full payment is due 45 days prior arrival to destination. Christmas & New Year’s programs are subject to a non-refundable deposit equal to 20 % of the value of the latest by August 1st, 2023. Invoices will be forwarded in due time prior

to the traveler’s arrival to destination.

4) CANCELLATION CONDITIONS

* Cancellations between 95 – 45 days prior to the arrival of the passenger are subject to a charge, per person, of 20 % of the total cost of the reservation.

* Cancellations between 44 – 36 days prior to the arrival of the passenger are subject to a charge, per person, of 50% of the total cost of the reservation.

* Cancellations between 35 – 21 days prior to the arrival of the passenger are subject to a charge, per person, of 80% of the total cost of the reservation.

* Cancellations made within less than 21 days of arrival of the passenger are subject to a charge, per person, of 100% of the total cost of the reservation.

* Late cancellations produced due to closed borders of the destination in question, due to Covid-19 will be exempt, except for services such as special accommodation, flights, special activities, safaris, or any special services where non-refundable deposits have been paid. Refunds for the remaining value to be refunded as a transferable credit. A voucher on the credit amount will be issued and valid to be used on any of our destinations within 12 months of the date of issue of the voucher.

* Name changes are considered as cancellation and rebooking and can only be done up to 35 days prior to arrival. Name changes will be charged with a fee of EUR 100.00 per name change.

6) VISA & PASSPORT

It is the traveler’s own responsibility to hold and present valid documents (passport & visa, Corona passport, negative Covid-19 test. to the immigration authority of each country. Via Hansa & Borealis Ltd. is pleased to provide a visa support letter as basis for the travelers’ application to the Embassy of his or her home country should a visa be required for the travelers in question. For Via Hansa & Borealis to supply a vista support letter the following information must be submitted: full name, sex, date of birth, nationality, passport number date of issue & and expiry date.

6) FORCE MAJEURE

Via Hansa & Borealis Ltd. shall not be liable for any delay or failure in its performance of any of the services when such delay or failure arises beyond its reasonable control, including without limitation, acts of terrorism, civil insurrection, revolution, blockade, labor disputes, strikes, material shortages, supplier failure, embargoes, rationing, acts of local, state or national governments or public agencies, utility or communication failures or delays, fire, acts of war, floods, epidemics, pandemics, and riots.

7) ITINERARY AMENDMENTS

We reserve the right to amend the itinerary and/or included services without notice due to weather conditions or interference of local authorities, which is out of the control of Via Hansa & Borealis Ltd., and its suppliers. The weather in Norway, especially on fjord area, can be unpredictable during the season and road closures may be enforced by local authorities. Some activities may be subject

to change or cancelation without notice due to governmental interference and weather conditions. Should the itinerary be amended due to unforeseen circumstances Via Hansa & Borealis Ltd. Is committed to find suitable alternative services.

8) HOTELS

Hotels confirmed for the respective dates are as per the program. There might be a variation on some of the tours due to a difficult booking situation or similar. Should the actual hotel vary from the program, the tour operator will always be notified in advance and prior to the arrival of the passenger. Alternative hotels will always be of the same standard and category of the initially confirmed hotel. The Hospitality in the Nordic countries is not officially classified by the international star system. The classification of the accommodations described in our programs are as for the official classification, when existing, or with the number of stars based on the professional evaluation of Hansa & Borealis Ltd. The classification/evaluation applied are based on the date of print of the program and could vary from the date of print to the date of the start of the actual tour.

9) CHILD POLICY – WINTER PROGRAMS

Hansa & Borealis Ltd cannot be held responsible if the equipment or facilities provided by its suppliers does not ideally suits or fits to the needs of young children. Due to the nature of the tours and the destination, children from 6 years and up are welcomed.

10) IMPORTANT NOTE:

It is important to note that in all our winter programs can be lightly physically demanding and the passenger may be exposed to different kinds of light physical strain. Uneven grounds during walking tours, snow and ice are common surface in the Nordic destinations. All activities involving arctic sailing, snowmobiling, reindeer sleighs, husky sleighs & ice breaker will include appropriate thermal equipment provided for each guest prior to the start of each activity. Warm winter clothing and suitable winter shoe ware are a must.

11) CLAIMS & IRREGULARITIES

Any claim is to be submitted by e-mail within four weeks of the termination of the trip. All claims addressing contractual breach will be replied by Via Hansa & Borealis within eight days of reception. Subjective claims will not be considered, e.g., activities not carried out due to weather permitting etc. We strongly recommend all passengers and partners to notify immediately while on site, the Tour Director, our head office in Copenhagen or valid emergency contact for any irregularity during the trip. Refunds/compensation will only occur in the case of contractual irregularities / lack of service delivery.

12) LUGGAGE & TRAVEL INSURANCE

Luggage allowance is one suitcase 23kg & one piece of hand luggage 10kg per person. Additional allowance is subject to a supplement of 20 Euros per extra luggage per travel day. Via Hansa & Borealis shall not

be liable for any damage or irregularity with the passenger’s luggage regardless of the nature of the incident. Neither for the loss or damage of personal items. Any additional incurred costs produced by personal incidents such as illness, theft, lack of personal travel documents, personal delays, or any incident not related to the specific trip and included services. All passengers are strongly advised to carry a travel insurance covering luggage, medical health care and other possible personal incidents.

13) DATA PROTECTION CLAUSE

Via Hansa & Borealis complies with all required privacy laws within the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR with effect from 25.05.2018. No information is disclosed, shared, or sold to third parties including Google and Facebook for its commercial use. We do not share information with third parties unless it is relevant for specific reservation. All confidential information is automatically deleted after its required use. Irrelevant & confidential information is immediately & automatically deleted

14) COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOL

Via Hansa & Borealis complies with all governmental regulations in each destination securing the safety of its travellers & staff. All staff have been carefully trained in our COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOL and will at any time address any supplier or guest not complying with the needed safety regulations.