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| The Arctic Circle & the Land of the Midnight Sun Coach Holidays 16 Days - 5% Discount Witness the breathtaking Midnight Sun and Polar Ocean |
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| The Arctic Circle & the Land of the Midnight Sun - Itinerary |
DAY
1: Local departure by coach then onwards to Belgium for an overnight stay. |
DAY
2: We travel north through Germany, to Denmark and Copenhagen for the night. B,D |
DAY
3: To Stockholm then overnight sailing to Finland B,D |
DAY
4: Arrive Turku then to Helsinki. Overnight in Jyvaskla B,D |
DAY
5: To Rovaniemi for the night. B,D |
DAY
6: Cross the Arctic Circle then onto Santa Claus Village, then Saariselka for overnight. B,D |
DAY
7: Sami Village then to Honningsvag for a two-night stay. See the Midnight Sun at the North Cape B,D |
DAY
8: Honningsvag. B,D |
DAY
9: South to Storslett for an overnight stay. B,D |
DAY
10: Head south to Tromsø, lying at a latitude of nearly 70 degrees north, the same as Alaska and Siberia. After free time we travel to Narvik for an overnight stay. B,D |
DAY
11: Through charming scenery to Mosjoen for the night. Explore the quaint wooden village, reminiscent of a bygone age. B,D |
DAY
12: South to Trondheim then to Hell for overnight stay. B,D |
DAY
13: Past Lillehammer to Oslo for the night. B,D |
DAY
14: To Copenhagen for a one-night stay. B,D |
DAY
15: En route home, we spend a night in Belgium. B |
DAY
16: We arrive in Calais for our return journey home. B |
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Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner |
| Excursions and visits |
Day
3 Stockholm (included) |
Explore the
sights of the Swedish capital. |
Day 4 Helsinki (included); Sightseeing
Tour (optional) |
Affectionately known as
the daughter of the Baltic, and surrounded
by 315 islands, Helsinki’s east-meets-west
culture contrasts against the clean lines of
Finlandia Hall and the rich golden onion
dome of Uspenski Cathedral. Join our
optional sightseeing tour before we
continue to Jyväskyla for an overnight stay. |
Day 6 Tankavarra Gold Museum
(included) |
We cross the Arctic Circle at
the Santa Claus Village.
We continue north through Finnish
Lapland to Tankavarra Gold Museum.
We explore the museum and
reconstructed gold-mining village and
enjoy an optional lunch before heading on
to Saariselka for the night. |
Day 7 Karasjok and the Sami Village
(included); Storgammon Lunch
(optional); North Cape (included) |
We learn the history of the Sami people
who have been living by fishing and
hunting, boat building and reindeer herding
for thousands of years. We recommend
the optional Storgammon lunch with
traditional dishes served in a special restaurant constructed in wood to
resemble a huge sami tepee. In the
afternoon, we head to Honningsvag for a
two-night stay. This evening, we have an
included visit to the North Cape to see the
Midnight Sun and Polar Ocean. The cliffs at
North Cape are the closest you will come
to the top of the world in mainland Europe! |
Day 8 Honningsvag (included); Fishing
Villages Excursion (optional) |
Spend the
day in Honningsvag or join our optional
Fishing Villages excursion. We explore
charming fishing hamlets and villages and
discover local customs. |
Day 12 Trondheim Guided
Sightseeing Tour (optional) |
Head south
to Trondheim. The architecture and the
surroundings of the city create a beautiful
setting. Our optional sightseeing tour, with
local guide, captures it all. Continue to Hell
(yes, that is what its called!) for an
overnight stay. |
Day 13 Oslo (included); Evening
Sightseeing Tour (optional) |
Past Lillehammer to Oslo for the night.
Enjoy an optional evening sightseeing tour
of the Norwegian capital. |
Day 14 Copenhagen (included);
Orientation tour (included) |
We return though Sweden to Denmark’s
capital, Copenhagen, for the night.
We enjoy a short orientation tour of the
fascinating landmarks and beautiful
architectural masterpieces, including the
bronze statue of the Little Mermaid, taken
from Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytale
and the Rosenborg Palace, which is home
to the Danish crown jewels. |
| Your hotels |
You will stay for one night each in
the Scandic Hotel Sydhavnen,
Copenhagen or similar; Sokos Hotel
Alexandra, Jyväskyla; Sokos Hotel
Vaakuna, Rovaniemi; Hotel Kieppi,
Saariselka; Norlandia Storslett Hotel,
Storslett; the Quality Hotel Grand
Royal, Narvik; Fru Haugans Hotel,
Mosjoen; Rica Hell Hotel, Hell; Rica
Helsfyr Hotel, Oslo. Two nights at the
Rica Hotel, Honningsvag. Overnight on the cruise ferry from Stockholm to Turku, Finland. Overnight stays in Belgium are in city-style hotels. Unless stated otherwise, all hotels are 3-star standard. |
| Silver Service Coach |
| As
well as extra legroom and a spacious rear lounge, Silver
Service is much more than a coach with added comfort and
facilities. The spacious rear lounge is
the ideal place to meet your fellow travellers, relax or
simply have a change of scene. And, you’ll get extra benefits
such as porterage in your hotels and extra included excursions
on selected tours. |
| Silver Service Departure Dates & Prices 2010/2011 Tour Code 16NACV | |||
FREE
local joining points Travel by Silver Service luxury coach - Extra legroom for your added comfort Porterage at your hotels Excursions and visits as detailed in the itinerary 15 nights’ accommodation with breakfast and 13 evening meals |
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| Leger
Brochure Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price in Red Quote Travel 55 Ref: T55 + Tour Code Tel Leger Reservations on 0844 504 6480 |
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May 28 2011 |
£1899 £1805 |
July 2 2011 |
£1899 £1805 |
| June 11, 18 2011 | £1899 £1805 |
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Prices are per person, based on two sharing.
Extras: optional excursions; single room supplement
£499; travel insurance from £44.95; cabin upgrade:
outside cabin £40, per cabin |
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and take you there and then return you
back home at the end of your holiday. |