Iceland, Denmark, Russia, Sweden, Finland & Estonia Cruise – May 22-June 1, 2013 – SOLD OUT
Norway Cruise Extension – June 1-June 8, 2013
Imagine this – you fly non-stop to Iceland from Denmark and bask in some of the most stunning scenery in the world. Next fly to Copenhagen, Denmark where you will board a Royal Caribbean cruise to Estonia, Russia, Finland, & Sweden. The cruise ends on June 1, and you have option to stay on the same ship and cruise the Norwegian Fjords!
Itinerary:
May 22 – Fly from Denver on a late-afternoon 6.5 hour flight non-stop to Iceland!
May 23 – Iceland – Arrive in Iceland early morning and transfer to your hotel. Today you will have free time to relax explore the fascinating city of Reykjavik. Overnight in Iceland.
May 24 – Iceland- You will be picked up from your hotel and taken on a guided coach tour of Reykjavik’s famed Golden Circle. The tour will visit the following places:
• Gullfoss waterfall: This is the queen of Iceland’s waterfalls, tumbling down a deep gorge.
• Geysir hot spring area: You can walk around the world-famous Geysir area, a geothermal field where hot springs are in abundance, geysers explode and pools of mud bubble.
• Þingvellir National Park: This is the place of the most historic events in Iceland and exceptional beauty. Þingvellir is the original site of the oldest existing parliament in the world, the Alþingi. The Great Atlantic rift is clearly visible, a rift which is slowly pulling Iceland apart along tectonic plates.• The Geysir Museum: This is a main feature of this area, an informative multimedia exhibition that vividly shows how the forces of nature shaped the country and the people.
After your day of touring, you will transfer to the airport for your night flight non-stop to Copenhagen, Denmark. (Breakfast)
May 25 - Copenhagen, Denmark – Arrive in Copenhagen and get ready for a city tour before heading down to your cruise ship! Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is an elegant city, rich in history and tradition. Castles and crown jewels, galleries and museums, cathedrals and canals – sightseeing in this city is fascinating. After your city tour, board your cruise ship – the Royal Caribbean Vision of the Seas. (Cruise Meals)
May 26 - Enjoy a relaxing day at sea. (Cruise Meals)
May 27 – Tallin, Estonia - Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is one of the oldest cities on the Baltic Sea, founded in 1154. Its Old Town has remained remarkably unchanged for the past 600 years, making it one of the most attractive cities in Europe. The reconstructed Rotermann area is located very close to Old Town. Today’s Tallinn is also a thoroughly modern capital filled with parks, museums, sports centers, hotels and cafés. Many national events are attracted to Tallinn because of its designation as the European Capital of Culture in 2011. Tallinn is a city certain to suit almost every traveler’s tastes. (Cruise Meals)
May 28 – St. Petersburg, Russia - St. Petersburg is rich in cultural heritage, and a masterpiece of architecture that embodies the soul of Imperial Russia. In 1703, Peter the Great built a fortress on the banks of the Neva River, and by 1712 a new city had emerged. Elegant façades, glorious cathedrals and grand residences were built along the city’s canals. Construction flourished under Catherine the Great, and the city gained new splendor with elaborate palaces, lovely parks and magnificent squares designed by French and Italian architects. St. Petersburg is the most European-influenced city in Russia, and certainly the most spectacular. (Cruise Meals)
May 29 – Helsinki, Finland - Helsinki is the sparkling capital of Finland, an elegant city of spectacular architecture, beautiful gardens, and harborside parks. The Finns have long been admired for graceful design and imaginative architecture. Many styles from centuries past and present are represented here, from medieval to neoclassical, as well as the superb ultra-modern creations by Aalto, Saarinen, and other Finnish masters. (Cruise Meals)
May 30 – Stockholm, Sweden - Situated where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea, Stockholm was founded as a fortress in the mid-13th century. The fortress grew into a town, spread to nearby islands, and the mainland eventually became the capital of Sweden. It is a city of remarkable beauty with its numerous parks, tree-lined squares and boulevards and pleasant water vistas. (Cruise Meals)
May 31 - Enjoy a relaxing day at sea. (Cruise Meals)
June 1 – Arrive back in Copenhagen, Denmark and transfer to the airport for your afternoon flight back to Denver.
OPTIONAL CRUISE EXTENSION – Copenhagen, Denmark – Begin your back-to-back cruise and set sail for Norway! (Cruise Meals)
June 2 - Enjoy a relaxing day at sea. (Cruise Meals)
June 3 – Alesund, Norway - Alesund is a small fishing center in the middle of Norway’s popular tourist region between Bergen and Trondheim. Although its history dates back to the Viking period, you’ll notice that the architecture throughout the city has an interesting art nouveau style. This is because after a massive fire in 1904, the entire city was rebuilt. While it may have lost its historic look, you’ll find it certainly didn’t lose any of its charm. (Cruise Meals)
June 4 – Geiranger, Norway - Be sure to bring along plenty of extra film, because you’ll want to capture the natural beauty of Geiranger’s magnificent fjord country. Thundering waterfalls, snow-capped mountains, crystalline glaciers, and still blue lakes make this a truly unforgettable area. (Cruise Meals)
June 5 – Flam, Norway - A Scandinavian village straight out of your childhood dreams, Flåm is best known for its picture-perfect postcard scenery and the astonishing railroad journey that can show it all to you. High waterfalls, majestic mountains, narrow green valleys, deep clear lakes, calm fjords, rocky plateaus, and forests all join together to form a delightful landscape and the great natural splendor that is Norway. (Cruise Meals)
June 6 – Bergen, Norway - Bergen offers visitors a cornucopia of delights, from the sheer splendor of its rugged glacial scenery to an ancient stone church containing the finest example of Baroque art in Norway. All of it, no doubt, inspired the great composer Edvard Grieg, whose home and gardens are open to visitors. (Cruise Meals)
June 7 - Enjoy a relaxing day at sea. (Cruise Meals)
June 8 – Arrive back in Copenhagen, Denmark and transfer to the airport for your afternoon flight back to Denver. Arrive back in the USA!
**We will be packaging optional private group shore excursions.
Your Ship: Royal Caribbean Vision of the Seas
Thousands of windows showcase the world’s most memorable coastlines and ports. Whether you’re cruising the Inside Passage or docked in Paris, you’ll never lose sight of the reason you came aboard. The 2,435-guest Vision of the Seas has beautiful onboard amenities too. There’s the very soothing Day Spa, two pools, six whirlpools, and the Masquerade Theatre, which features nightly entertainment, like contemporary musical stage productions. And that’s just the beginning of your cruise vacation.
Your Host: Mike and Bonnie Ramsdell
Mike and Bonnie Ramsdell have spent almost half of their married life living abroad in Europe, Scandinavia, and Russia. Upon returning home to America after Mike finished his career, they found themselves with a second career of hosting groups to various travel destinations around the world including: the British Isles, the Middle East, Russia and the Eastern Block, Scandinavia, Europe, South America , the Caribbean, and Asia. With degrees from Brigham Young University and Utah State University and their years of living abroad, Mike and Bonnie’s world experiences add greatly to the trips they host. A highly sought after speaker, Mike gives lectures from his national best seller “A Train to Potevka” during tours. The book details his years living and working in Russia as a covert agent. A pseudo archeologist and history buff, Bonnie lectures on the fascinating, recent discoveries of the early civilizations of North America. Come join Mike and Bonnie for a trip of a lifetime.
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Inside Cabin & airfare from Denver – Double Occupancy - $2832 (includes cruise and airfare for $2199 and taxes of $633)
Outside/Ocean View Cabin Upgrade – additional $150
Iceland Package- Included
Copenhagen Sightseeing and Cruise Transfers- Included
Airfare to and from Denver – Call for assistance or book your own
Norway Cruise Extension Inside Cabin – $749 + $71 in tax
Norway Cruise Extension Outside/Ocean View Cabin – $949 + $71 in tax
Optional Private Group Shore Excursions – Prices coming soon
Credit Card Fee – 3.5% (only applies to final payment – pay by check to avoid it)
Deposit Required for Reservation - $1500
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*Trip cancellation and emergency insurance available *Passports are required *Full payment due 90 days before departure. *Cancellation charges: non-refundable after deposit and final payment is made Click Here For Terms and Conditions Click Here for Current Airline Baggage Fees