16-Day INDEPENDENT CRUISE- TOUR #3A
Combine a 1- week Westerly Baltic sailing experience to the Danish Archipelago with Scandinavian Capitals and Majestic Fjords.


Day 1/ FRIDAY: USA- HAMBURG (Germany)
Depart from your US gateway for an optional overnight flight to Hamburg, Germany.

Day 2/ SAT URDAY: HAMBURG- NEUSTADT in HOLSTEIN (Germany)
Upon your arrival in Hamburg you will be met and transferred to Neustadt for embarkation (4PM) on the S.Y. Lili Marleen. Enjoy the evening in this quaint German fishing town.

Day 3/ SUNDAY: SAILING
Depart from Neustadt this morning and enjoy your first day sailing in the Baltic Sea.

Day 4/ MONDAY: AEROSKOBING (Denmark)
Walk through the medieval town center on cobblestone streets and view the fisherman's houses dated from the 17th century before continuing on to explore the island this morning.

Day 5/ TUESDAY: SVENDBORG (Denmark)
Explore the Danish island of Funen. Depending on the weather you will have the opportunity to enjoy either a city tour to Odense, (including a visit to the Hans Christian Anderson Museum) or a tour through the idyllic south.

Day 6/ WEDNESDAY: FALKENBERG (Sweden)
Arrive in Falkenberg this afternoon, where you will take a guided city walk and visit the historic town center with its interesting wood architecture. The many alluring cafes, restaurants and bars that line the white sand beaches beckon you to enjoy a drink.

Day 7/ THURSDAY: COPENHAGEN (Denmark)
Today explore Copenhagen, Denmark's capital city. A morning tour will introduce you to city sights including the 'Little Mermaid', the Stock Exchange, and Christiansborg Castle. This afternoon you will have time at leisure to stroll the harbor area and Tivoli Gardens.

Day 8/ FRIDAY: WISMAR (Germany)
This afternoon arrive in the historic Hanse town of Wismar. Walk through the city and discover famous brick gothic-style buildings and visit one of the traditional beer cellars to sample Wismar beer.

Day 9/ SATURDAY: NEUSTADT in HOLSTEIN- HAMBURG (Germany)- STOCKHOLM (Sweden)
Disembark the Lili Marleen this morning and transfer to Hamburg Airport for your flight to Stockholm. Upon your arrival you will be transferred to your hotel downtown.

Day 10/ SUNDAY: STOCKHOLM
Enjoy the day in 'the City Between the Bridges'. In the morning, a city tour will introduce you to the sights of the city, leaving the afternoon free to explore on your own. Stroll the traffic free- streets of old town, lined with boutiques and antique shops or visit the Vasa Museum.

Day 11/ MONDAY: STOCKHOLM- OSLO (Norway)
From Sweden's capital city of Stockholm you will take the train to Norway's capital, Oslo. The afternoon and evening are at leisure.

Day 12/ TUESDAY: OSLO
This morning enjoy a tour of the city including the Vigeland Sculpture Park. In the afternoon, you may want to visit one of the many unique museums the city has to offer.

Day 13/ WEDNESDAY : OSLO- BALESTRAND (Norway)
Today, travel by train from Oslo to Myrdal, to board the famous Flam Railway to Fjord Land. In Flam, cruise through spectacular fjord scenery to Balestrand where you will have dinner and overnight.

Day 14/ THURSDAY: BALESTRAND
Enjoy an excursion to Fjaerland and see more of the collossal glaciers. Tonight, enjoy dinner at the charming Kvikne's Hotel, where you will stay the night.

Day 15/ FRIDAY: BALESTRAND- BERGEN (Norway)
This morning board the ferry to Bergen, and enjoy the fantastic landscape of Sogne Fjord.
This evening is at leisure with an overnight in Bergen.

Day 16/ SATURDAY: BERGEN- USA
Check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your optional return flight to the US.

 


 
U.S. Departure Dates and Rates:
2003 and 2004 Departures are Every Friday May through September

$4390 per person, category A
$4840 per person, category B
$5060 per person, category C

 

 

 

Services Included:
7- night cruise on the S.Y. Lili Marleen.
Airport transfers: Hamburg to Neustadt, Neustadt to Hamburg, Stockholm to hotel and Bergen to airport.
2- nights hotel (with breakfast) in Stockholm, Oslo, and Balestrand/ 1-night hotel in Bergen.
One- way flight from Hamburg to Stockholm.
Two buffet dinners at Kvikne's Hotel in Balestrand.
Train from Stockholm to Oslo, Oslo to Myrdal and Myrdal to Flam.
Ferry from Flam to Balestrand and Balestrand to Bergen.
Half day city sightseeing tours in Stockholm and Oslo.
All shore excursions.
Notes:
Rates are based on first class hotels throughout.
Itinerary and excursions are subject to change.
Additional port charges of $80 per person apply to all bookings.