Spend several days enjoying Norway’s scenic fjord country including Geirangerfjord, one of Norway’s most visited sites.

Day 1: Depart the U.S. for Stockholm, Sweden

Days 2-3: Stockholm Arrive in the Swedish capital today, with time to relax and an afternoon at leisure before tonight’s welcome dinner. Highlights of the next morning’s city tour include a visit to the Vasa Museum displaying the warship Vasa, which sank on its maiden voyage in 1628 and was raised virtually intact in 1961; and historic Gamla Stan, the medieval old town whose cobblestone streets are lined with well-preserved historic buildings. The afternoon is at leisure. (1B,1D)

Day 4: Stockholm and Kalmar Set out by coach for Kalmar, stopping en route at the Gota Canal, which for the first time connected Sweden from east to westto the Baltic Sea when it was opened in 1832. After time for lunch on your own, continue on to Kalmar, arriving late in the afternoon. (B,D)

Days 5-6: Kalmar and Copenhagen, Denmark A morning tour of this historic city includes a visit to Kalmar Castle, whose origins date to the 12th century. Continue on to Denmark’s capital, Copenhagen. Tonight savor a festive dinner at Tivoli Gardens, one of the world’s oldest and most visited amusement parks. The following morning’s tour reveals why Copenhagen is one of the most livable of cosmopolitan cities. Visit

Rosenborg Palace, housing the dazzling crown jewels; see the popular Little Mermaid statue; and stroll the narrow, historic streets of downtown to City Hall Square. The afternoon is free for independent exploration. (2B,1D)

Day 7: Copenhagen and Oslo, Norway After a morning at leisure in Copenhagen, midday visit the nearby fishing village of Dragor, with its historic buildings and working harbor. Next stop is Chris-tianborg Palace, seat of the Danish Parliament, the Prime Minister’s office, and the Supreme Court. Late this afternoon board the DFDS overnight ferry to Oslo, get settled in your private outside cabin, and enjoy dinner on board. (B,D)

Day 8: Oslo and Gaala Upon arrival this morning, board your coach for the journey north to ski country. Stop along the way in Lillehammer to visit the open-air Maihaugen Museum, with more than 200 original historic buildings rebuilt on site, farm implements, and everyday objects. After lunch in a local restaurant, continue on to Gaala and your ski lodge hotel. (B,L,D)

Days 9-10: Gaala and Geiranger Experience spectacular scenery as you travel from Gaala to Geiranger today. En route ascend to the summit of

Scandinavian JourneyGuaranteed small group of no more than 24 Smithsonian travelers per departure

See a slide show of Norway’s dramatic landscapes at SmithsonianJourneys.org/Scandinavia

Avg. High (°F) Jun Jul Aug SepStockholm 67 71 68 60 Copenhagen 66 70 69 64Oslo 68 72 70 60

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17 days from $6,974 total price from New York ($6,295 air & land inclusive plus $679 airline taxes and departure fees)

A s the Midnight Sun turns night into day, Scandinavia truly shines. It’s the perfect

time to visit, with the majestic countryside at its loveliest, and the cities at their liveliest. From the cosmopolitan capitals of Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Oslo to Norway’s magnificent fjord country, this tour presents the best of Scandinavia.

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Your Small Group Tour HighlightsDiscover Stockholm’s medieval Old Town and historic Kalmar, Sweden ... Tour Copenhagen and the nearby fishing village of Dragor ... Explore Norwegian World Heritage sites … Take a thrilling excursion aboard the Flam Railway … Visit the open-air Maihaugen Museum in Lillehammer

Day Itinerary Hotel Rating 1 Depart U.S. for Stockholm

2-3 Stockholm Scandic Grand Sup. First Class Central Hotel

4 Kalmar Clarion Hotel Not rated

5-6 Copenhagen Marriott

Sup. First Class

Copenhagen

7 Overnight ferry DFDS Ferry Not Rated

8 Gaala Wadahl Hotel Not rated

9-10 Geiranger Hotel Union First Class

11-12 Bergen Radisson Blu

Sup. First Class

Royal

13-14 Lofthus Hotel Ullensvang Sup. First Class

15-16 Oslo The Grand Hotel Deluxe

Ratings are based on the Hotel & Travel Index, the travel industry standard reference. Unrated hotels may be too small, too new, or too remote to be listed.

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Mount Dalsnibba (alt. 4,500 feet) for stunning views of Geirangerfjord and the mountains, lakes, and water-falls beyond. After reaching the popular village of Geiranger mid-afternoon, get your first up-close look at Norway’s most dramatic fjord. A World Heritage site, Geirangerfjord measures 10 miles long and 960 feet deep. The next morning’s excursion on the Eagle’s Road promises abundant thrills as you negotiate 11 hairpin turns through mountain passes. Visit a local farm for lunch and then return to Geiranger for a relaxing afternoon. Enjoy a reception with an opportunity to view a private vintage car collection before dinner at your hotel tonight. (2B,1L,2D)

Day 11: Geiranger and Bergen Experience more scenic overload on a full-day journey from Geiranger to Bergen. A series of ferry rides takes you across Geirang-erfjord, past tiny villages, tumbling waterfalls, and amid steep mountains plunging into the placid fjord waters. Upon arrival in Bergen this evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)

Days 12-13: Bergen and Lofthus During a morn-ing tour, discover the highlights of Bergen, Norway’s second largest city. See Trolhaugen, country home of composer Edvard Grieg; the lively fish market; the

colorful 14th-century Hanseatic merchants’ quarter of Bryggen (a World Heritage site); and 16th-century Ber-genhus fortress. The afternoon is free for independent exploration. The next morning travel by coach to Voss, where you board the Flam Railway for a thrilling hour-long excursion through 2,000-foot deep Flam Valley.

Along the way experience the grandeur of Naeroyf-jord, a fjord arm of stunning Sognefjord and another World Heritage site; and the Aurland fjords in the Flam Valley. In Myrdal change trains and continue on to Voss, where you take a ferry to Gudvangen. Continue by coach and ferry to Lofthus, nestled on Hardangerfjord in Norway’s western Fjord District. (2B,1L,1D)

Day 14: Lofthus Today visit one of Norway’s largest orchards, where you’ll share cake and coffee with the family who runs it. Then visit the salmon farm next door, tracing the salmon’s path from farm to tables around the world. (B,D)

Day 15: Lofthus and Oslo This morning tour the Hardanger Nature Center in Eidfjord, a museum showcasing life in Norway’s fjord country. After time for an independent lunch, stop for photos at mighty Voringfoss Waterall, one of Norway’s most beautiful cataracts, en route to Oslo. Arrive at your hotel early this evening. (B)

Day 16: Oslo A morning tour of the Norwegian capital features the Viking Ship Museum, housing the well-preserved remains of wooden ships that sailed the ocean more than a thousand years ago. Also visit Vigner Sculpture Park, with its intriguing bronze sculptures of human figures by artist Gustav Vigeland. Tonight toast your Scandinavian sojourn over a farewell dinner at the hotel. (B,D)

Day 17: Depart for the U.S. We transfer to the air-port this morning for your return flight to the U.S. (B)

Your Tour Price Includes• Round-trip air transportation from listed cities• 15 nights accommodations: 14 nights in Deluxe,

Superior First Class, First Class, and unrated hotels; 1 night aboard DFDS ferry

• 29 meals: 15 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 11 dinners• Extensive sightseeing as described, including all

entrance fees• Services of a professional Tour Director• Lectures by Smithsonian Expert• Ferry, rail, and private motorcoach transportation

throughout your trip• Luggage handling for one bag per person• Gratuities for Tour Director, local guides, dining room

servers, airport and hotel porters, and all drivers

2014 Tour Dates and Prices including international airfare and all taxes, surcharges, and fees

Jun 3 Sep 11 Aug 7 Jul 10

New York $6,974 $7,574 $7,674

Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Detroit, $7,274 $7,874 $7,974 Miami, Philadelphia, Washington, DC

Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis, Orlando, $7,374 $7,974 $8,074 Tampa

Denver, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland (OR), $7,474 $8,074 $8,174 San Francisco, Seattle

Land Only $5,995 $6,295 $6,395

Please call if your city is not listed. Prices are per person based on double occupancy and include airline taxes, fuel surcharges and departure fees of $679, which are subject to change until final payment is made. Single travelers please add $1,595. All 2014 tour prices above (excluding airline taxes, fuel surcharges and fees) are guaranteed.

Business Class upgrade on round-trip transatlantic flight: $3,595 per person (upgrade is on request and pricing is subject to change).

Pass many a scenic Norwegian harbor town.

Your Tour Price Includes• 2 nights accommodations at The Grand Hotel (Deluxe)• 2 meals: 2 breakfasts• Transfer to airport

oslo – on your own3 days/2 nights for $395 total price

Single Supplement: $195

Explore the relaxed, outdoorsy Norwegian capital on this independent stay.

Post-Tour Extension

“Smithsonian trips combine the elements of education,

experience and just plain fun.”- Gayle B.

Smithsonian ExpertTerje Leiren is professor of Scandinavian studies and history at the University of Washington, Seattle where he holds the Sverre Arestad Endowed Chair in Norwegian Studies. He has also taught at the University of

Oslo. He is co-general editor of the University of Washington Press book series, New Directions in Scandinavian Studies, and has published extensively on Scandinavian-American history and culture. Terje will lead the July and August departures. The other departures will be led by comparable experts.

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Viking Ship Museum, Oslo

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