Legends of Scandinavia Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark

July 18 - August 1, 2016 • 15 Days • 24 Meals Escorted by Robert Craig

Inside City Hall, Stockholm, Sweden - Credit Rob Craig

INCLUSIVE FEATURES

Flights with Air Canada and partners to/from Europe

Carefully selected comfortable and first class hotels (as indicated or similar) for 11 nights, many with two night stays

Two overnight cruise in outside cabins with private facilities

24 meals included - 13 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 7 dinners

Travel by deluxe coach throughout

All sightseeing and entrance fees to sites visited

All taxes, fees, gratuities for included service

Porterage for one bag per person at all hotels

Experienced professional Scandinavian guide plus our escort from Canada

Join us during the endless days of the Scandinavian summer as we discover the spectacular beauty of the Nordic lands – its capitals, its picturesque towns and beautiful countryside and the majestic sights of some of the world’s most awesome fjords. Marvel at the simple charms of Helsinki, revel in the architecture of Stockholm and its magnificent City Hall, admire the relics of Norway’s great seafaring past in Oslo, and feel like a kid again at Copenhagen’s Tivoli Gardens. Enjoy the beauty of Norway’s fjords as we cruise Sognefjord plus the rocky cliffs and waterfalls as we ride the famous Flam Railway.

Our rates for this adventure are truly inclusive; virtually all sightseeing, two full meals most days, all tipping, all taxes, and quality accommodations.

It has been ten years since we last operated a tour through Scandinavia and this departure is sure to fill very quickly - we urge you to enroll as early as possible.

Stockholm City Hall - Credit Rob Craig

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Explore three of Finland’s most important and beautiful centres - Helsinki, Porvoo and Turku

Overnight cruise featuring the Stockholm Archipelago as we sail into Sweden’s capital

Visits to Stockholm's City Hall , Gamla Stan, the Vasa Museum and Drottningholm Palace

Overnight in Lillehammer, 1994 Winter Olympics’ site

Cruise on Sognefjord and drive up the mountains to

world’s most exciting rail journey from Flam to Myrdal

Bergen with its fish market, medieval buildings and funicular ride up Mount Fløyen

Oslo, home to Frogner Park, the Viking Ship Museum, Fram Museum and the Kon-Tiki

Overnight cruise to Copenhagen

Copenhagen sites including the Little Mermaid, Amalienborg Palace, Nyhavn, Canal cruise, Carlsburg and Tivoli Gardens. Stroll the pedestrian Stroget zone

TOUR ESCORT

Robert Craig is part of the third generation of the Craig family to pursue the love of travel. He is currently aa member of Craig Travel’s Marketing Department, but got his start in Sales specializing in both tours and cruises. In the last few years, he has travelled by rail, cruise ship, coach and car through and around four continents, exploring the fjords of Norway, the Alps of Switzerland, the islands of the Caribbean, the wilderness of Canada, the colours and flavours of Colombia, and the unqiue culture of China and Tibet. Among his favourites were the slopes above Interlaken and the inland waterways of Norway. He is looking forward to sharing this travel adventure with you.

July 18, Monday Depart Canada Group members gather in Toronto for the flights to Finland’s capital city.

July 19, Tuesday Helsinki, Finland On arrival in Helsinki we will be met and taken to our hotel. The balance of day is at leisure. Scandic Grand Marina (2 nights) D

July 20, Wednesday Helsinki / Porvoo Our morning will be spent exploring the capital, - the colourful market, Senate Square, the Cathedral, the Sibelius Monument and the famous Rock Church. Following lunch in Porvoo, we will explore this medieval city, with historic buildings, gracious parklands, and a beautiful waterfront. Highlights include the Cathedral and the Old Town with its lovely buildings. BLD

July 21, Thursday Turku / Overnight Ferry After breakfast we drive to the port city of Turku, the oldest city in Finland (dating from 1220) and its first capital. Today while less important politically it is a very lively centre noted for its Cathedral (Circa 1300), university, Turku Castle, walks by the Aura River, the Market Square, Forum Marinum and more. Late this afternoon we will embark on our massive ferry and sail overnight to Stockholm. Tallink Silja Line (1 night) BD

July 22, Friday Stockholm, Sweden Rise early and enjoy breakfast as we cruise through the Stockholm Archipelago (with well over 1000 islands) into the city. Debarking we are taken on our guided city tour, featuring the magnificent City Hall with its incredible golden hall covered in mosaics (pictured on cover) depicting Swedish legends, the Vasa Museum (containing the salvaged remains of the nation’s largest war ship) and Gamla Stan, the Old Town with cobbled streets, charming squares, medieval buildings, the cathedral and the Royal Palace. Hotel Kung Carl (2 nights) B

July 23, Saturday Stockholm This morning we continue our tour of Stockholm taking in more of its important sites. After lunch we shall experience a true highlight with a tour of Drottningholm Palace. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a very well preserved example of European Baroque Architecture from the 1600’s. After the tour we board a short cruise taking us back to the city centre. BL

July 24, Sunday Karlstad / Lillehammer, Norway Departing Stockholm we enjoy a scenic drive past open farmlands, dense forests and sparkling lakes making a stop in the Sunny city of Karlstad on the shores of Lake Vänern. Continue into the mountainous regions of central Norway and Lillehammer, home to the 1994 Winter Olympics. First Hotel Breiseth (1 night) B

July 25, Monday Flam / Sognefjord / Stalheim Breathtaking mountain scenery awaits us today as we make our way first to Borgund where we shall visit its Stave Church. Made without nails, it is one of Norway's most iconic cultural sites, still intact after more than 800 years. Continue to beautiful Flam where we will take a delightful cruise of the Sognefjord, the longest and deepest fjord in the world. Marvel as we cruise into Nærøy Fjord (another UNESCO Site) with its small farms scattered on the steep hills, cascading waterfalls and towering peaks. At Gudvangen we drive up to Stalheim over 13 hairpin turns, viewing the Sivle waterfalls. Stalheim Hotel (1 night) B

July 26, Tuesday Flam Railway / Bergen Returning to Flam this morning we take the Flamsbana, the most beautiful train journey in the world, travelling up the mountain from Flam. With breathtaking views at every curve, we will climb up to the mountain station of Myrdal on one of the steepest rail lines in the world. At Myrdal we change trains and continue our rail journey to Voss where we will board our coach and continue into Bergen. Clarion Admiral (2 nights) BD

July 27, Wednesday Bergen Our walking exploration of Bergen will take us to the famous open air fish market and through Bryggen where the traditional wooden medieval buildings still remain as they did during the time of the Hanseatic league. After some time at leisure for shopping, we will take the funicular to the top of Mount Fløyen for a stunning view of Bergen and lunch. The afternoon is at leisure. BL

July 28, Thursday Bergen / Oslo This morning we depart for the Capital city of Oslo. En route we pass the beautiful Hardanger Fjord with its romantic landscape of fruit orchards and rounded mountains, before making a stop at the impressive Vøringsfossen Waterfall which has a vertical drop of 182 meters. Clarion Royal Christiania (1 night) BD Vasa Museum, Stockholm - Credit Rob Craig

Lovely wooden houses on the waterfront of Porvoo, Finland

EFF15SEP15 Nyhavn Canal - Credit David Craig

July 29, Friday Oslo / Copenhagen, Denmark Our day in Oslo will be dedicated to discovering its many charms including Frogner Park (Gustav Vigeland’s sculptures), the Royal palace, the Opera House and more. This day also features Norway’s maritime history: the Viking Ship Museum (with the world’s best preserved Viking Ship), the Fram Museum (covering the Norwegian polar explorations), and the Kon-Tiki Museum (home to Thor Heyerdahl’s balsawood raft used sail across the Pacific). Late this afternoon we board our overnight cruise to Copenhagen. Be sure to be on deck as we sail out through Oslo fjord. DFDS Seaways (1 night) BD

July 30, Saturday Copenhagen Enjoy a buffet breakfast as we sail into Copenhagen. Upon arrival in the Danish’s capital we head off to experience many of the city’s highlights: the Little Mermaid, the Gefion Fountain, the royal residence Amalienborg Palace, Christianshavn and Nyhavn where we will have lunch by the canal. A highlight of the day will be a canal cruise through and around the city's bustling harbour. Balance of day at leisure. Scandic Copenhagen (2 nights) BL

July 31, Sunday Copenhagen This morning we shall visit one of the city’s best known attractions: Tivoli Gardens. Opened in 1843, it is the second oldest amusement park in the world. Next is the “Carlsburg Exbeerience”, where we visit the brewery and learn about one of the world’s most popular beers. Enjoy a free afternoon (be sure to explore the Stroget shopping street) followed by our dinner at Bryggeriet Apollo. BD

August 1, Monday Copenhagen / Canada All too soon our journey draws to a close as we catch our flight to Toronto with connections across Canada. B

Viking Ship Museum, Oslo - Credit Lorraine Guerreiro

Tour Cost in Canadian Dollars (per person)

Land Only (Join Helsinki / Leave Copenhagen) ........... $4,150 Toronto ...................................................................... $5,595 Montreal / Ottawa ...................................................... $5,755 Halifax / St. John’s .................................................... $5,945 Winnipeg .................................................................... $5,945 Regina / Saskatoon ................................................... $5,945 Calgary ....................................................................... $5,695 Edmonton ................................................................... $5,595 Vancouver ................................................................. $5,895 Victoria ....................................................................... $5,895 Single Supplement ..................................................... $1,045

Airfares from other gateways are available on request. Tour price is based on sharing a twin-bedded room. Prices are based on a minimum 20 members and on rates, taxes and fees effective September 2015 and are subject to change due to factors beyond our control.

The above prices DO NOT INCLUDE the cost of comprehensive insurance which is available on an optional basis and is strongly recommended. Insurance premiums vary with the cost and length of the trip as well as the traveller’s age. For passengers up to and including 74 years on departure date premiums will range from $250 - $320pp. Cost supplements for members aged 75 - 85 will range from $185 - $362pp. This insurance is effective from the date of purchase and carries limitations on pre-existing medical conditions. Please discuss your insurance coverage prior to booking. Check our website for the most current information. Refer to enrollment form for general information and conditions.

Final payment will be due on May 4, 2016 Deposit is $600 per person

To reserve your spot on this tour, complete the enclosed enrollment form, indicating the tour you wish to join and your home city, and forward it with your deposit to:

CRAIG CANADIAN GROUP TRAVEL LTD 1092 Mount Pleasant Road Toronto ON M4P 2M6

Tel: 416-484-0926 or 1-800-387-8890 / Fax: 416-484-8143 tours@craigtravel.com / www.craigtravel.com

CT RATING 2 - Moderately Easy: While relatively easy, this journey features some long travel days, overnight ferry

rides, a number of walks over uneven ground (often

including steps). As with a journey of this type members

should be physically active to fully enjoy this tour. Hotels

are comfortable, roads are good and the food is excellent

throughout the region.

The beauty of Oslo Fjord