19 Day Iconic Iceland and Norway with Russia & the Baltics cruise (Independent)

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Return International airfares

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One-way Copenhagen— Bergen / Oslo - Reykjavik airfares

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Return Reykjavik Akureyri airfares

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7 night deluxe MSC Baltics & Russia cruise

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9 nights 3-4 star twin share accommodation

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Breakfast daily plus all meals on your MSC cruise

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Reserved rail tickets

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Norwegian fjords cruise

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Sightseeing as per itinerary

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(B) - Breakfast / (L) - Lunch / (D) - Dinner Flight Cruise Train

Day 1: Australia Copenhagen

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Depart Australia today to begin your incredible Scandinavia & Baltics adventure! Day 2: Copenhagen Arrive to Copenhagen and make your own way to your centrally located hotel. We recommend taking the metro. All the trains go in the same direction from the airport (M2 to Vanløse Station), so you do not have to worry about getting on the wrong train. It will take you 13 minutes to get to Nørreport Station (hub in city centre) from the airport. Day 3: Copenhagen -

- Embark on Baltics cruise (B,D)

This morning is at leisure to explore Hamburg. Why not visit St Nikolai church which was the world’s tallest building from 1874 to 1876, and it remains Hamburg’s secondtallest structure (after the TV tower). Mostly destroyed in WWII, it is now called Mahnmal St-Nikolai. You can take a glass lift up to a 76.3m-high viewing platform inside the surviving spire for views of Hamburg's centre. Later, make your own way to the port to board your 11 night MSC Iceland Cruise. The cruise check-in time will be on your documentation. Day 4: Warnemunde

(B,L,D)

Today you are ported in the German seaside town of Warnemunde. Founded in about 1200, Warnemünde was for centuries a small fishing village with minor importance for the economic and cultural development of the region. In 1323 Warnemünde lost its autonomous status as it was purchased by the city of Rostock in order to safeguard the city's access to the Baltic Sea. It was not until the 19th century that Warnemünde began to develop into an important seaside resort. Today Warnemünde has approximately 8,400 inhabitants. Being a centre of maritime traffic, the district of Warnemünde comprises numerous navigational aids, the oldest being the lighthouse,

built in 1897, and still currently in use. In the summer, the tower, approximately 37 metres (121 ft) high, allows visitors to enjoy an impressive view over the Baltic. Day 5: At Sea

(B,L,D)

Enjoy the day at sea on your deluxe ship as it makes its way from the coast of Germany to the Finnish capital of Helsinki. Day 6: Helsinki

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Instantly loveable, Helsinki is remarkably different from the other Scandinavian capitals, and closer both in mood and appearance to the major cities of Northern Europe. Today, cruisers will find a youthful buzz on the streets, where the boulevards, outdoor cafés and trendy restaurants are crowded with Finns taking full advantage of the short summer. To the north is Senate Square (Senattintori), dominated by the exquisite form of the Tuomiokirkko (Cathedral). After the elegance of the exterior, the spartan Lutheran interior comes as a disappointment; more impressive is the gloomily atmospheric crypt, now often used for exhibitions. About 50km east of Helsinki, Porvoo, one of the oldest towns on the south coast and one of Finland’s most charming, is just waiting to be discovered. Day 7: St Petersburg

(B,L,D)

Welcome to one of the great cities of the world, St Petersburg, Russia! A sophisticated capital of the tsarist Empire, the cradle of the Communist Revolution of 1917, and a symbol of Russian stoicism due to the city’s heroic endurance of a three-year Nazi siege during World War II, present-day St Petersburg has eased into modernity without sacrificing any of its old-world magnificence and charm, with shopping malls sitting alongside opulent palaces. You’ll find a great city when you step ashore from your MSC cruise ship, maybe the most beautiful in the whole of Russia. Day 8: Tallinn

(B,L,D)

Tallinn, Estonia’s compact, buzzing capital, with its enchanting heart surrounded

by medieval walls, has been shaped by nearly a millennium of outside influence. Your cruise of the Baltic Sea with MSC Cruises can take you to visit the heart of Tallinn, its Old Town, still largely enclosed by the city’s medieval walls. At its centre is the Raekoja plats, the historic marketplace, above which looms Toompea, the hilltop stronghold of the German knights who controlled the city during the Middle Ages. Day 9: At Sea

(B,L,D)

Enjoy the day at sea on your deluxe ship as it makes its way from the coast of Estonia to Copenhagen. Day 10: Copenhagen -

- Bergen (B)

This morning we arrive back in Copenhagen. Split by lakes and surrounded by sea, an energetic and hip waterside vibe permeates Copenhagen, one of Northern Europe’s most user-friendly (and trendy) capitals. After disembarking from your cruise make your way to the Copenhagen airport for your flight to Bergen on the west coast of Norway. Upon arrival to the Flesland Airport; transfer as per your own convenience to the centre of city for checking-in to your hotel for the night Day 11: Bergen -

- Voss (B)

Spend the day discovering Bergen at your leisure. Essential sights are the old Bryggen harbour, the fish and flower markets, and St Mary’s Church, the oldest building in the city. We also recommend catching the funicular railway to the top of Mt Floyen for wonderful views. After lunch it is time to make your way to the railway station in Bergen for your train trip to Voss; approximately 1 hours and 20 minutes. On arrival to Voss, your are just a few hundred meters from your hotel for the next two nights. Day 12: Voss - Flam -

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- Voss (B)

Your tour from Voss starts by traveling by bus, beginning within a very short walk from your hotel, through charming villages and scenic nature landscapes, towards Gudvangen. The bus will arrive in Gudvangen, where you continue the tour by taking a fjord cruise on

the on the narrow Nærøyfjord and the magnificent Aurlandsfjord. The Aurlandsfjord is a picturesque fjord that offers stunning views, while the Nærøyfjord is a dramatic fjord surrounded by high mountains. Nærøyfjorden is one of the most narrow fjords in Europe and included on UNESCO's World Heritage List. After your fjord cruise you arrive in the small village of Flåm, nestled in the innermost part of the Aurlandsfjord, where your tour continues by taking the legendary Flåm Railway. The Flåm Railway offers spectacular panoramic views to some of the wildest and most magnificent nature in the Norwegian fjord landscape. The Flåm Railway will arrive in Myrdal, where you change trains to the Bergen Railway and travel back to Voss – upon arrival short walk to your hotel. Evening at leisure after a day tour which can compete with the best excursions in the world. Day 13: Voss -

- Oslo (B)

Travel to Oslo on the historic Bergen Railway. Starting from sea level, this remarkable train journey rises to cross a windswept mountain plateau before descending through a landscape of lakes, waterfalls and forests to the Norwegian capital. A spectacular day not to forget! On arrival, make the short distance to your hotel for your overnight stay. Day 14: Oslo -

- Reykjavik (B)

After breakfast, check out of your hotel for your onwards journey. Make your own way to the airport to board your flight. On arrival into Reykjavik, transfer from the airport to your Reykjavik hotel as per your own arrangement, then explore the world’s northernmost capital at your leisure for the remainder of the day. Reykjavik, on the coast of Iceland, is the country's capital and largest city. It's home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history. The striking concrete Hallgrimskirkja church and rotating Perlan glass dome offer sweeping views of the sea and nearby hills. Exemplifying the island’s volcanic activity is the geothermal Blue Lagoon spa, near the village of Grindavik Day 15: Reykjavik - Golden Circle - Gullfoss - Geysir - Reykjavik (B) Today you will be collected from your hotel to enjoy a tour of some of Iceland’s natural wonders. Begin with the awe-inspiring Gullfoss waterfall. Gullfoss (Golden Waterfall) is an iconic waterfall of Iceland offering a spectacular view of the forces and beauty of

untouched nature. Gullfoss is part of the Golden Circle tour, located in South Iceland on the Hvítá (White) river which is fed by Iceland´s second biggest glacier, the Langjökull. The water plummets down 32 meters in two stages into a rugged canyon which walls reach up to 70 meters in height. On a sunny day shimmering rainbow can be seen over the falls. Continue on to explore the bubbling mud pools, geysers and hot springs of the Geysir district. One of the greatest natural attractions of Iceland, Strokkur (The Churn), erupts at regular intervals every 10 minutes or so and its white column of boiling water can reach as high as 30 meters. The whole area is a geothermal park sitting on top of a vast boiling cauldron. Travel on to the UNESCO Thingvellir National Park to witness its natural beauty. The whole tour takes approximately 8 hours, after it’s conclusion you will be dropped back at your Reykjavik hotel where the evening is at leisure.

Day 16: Reykjavik (B) Today is a full day to enjoy Reykjavik and the Icelandic way of life. Day 17: Reykjavik -

- Akureyri - Lake Myvatn - Akureyri -

- Reykjavik (B)

This morning, make your way back to Reykjavik airport to board your internal flight to Akureyri on the northern coast of Iceland. On arrival you will be collected from the airport. Begin the day with a visit to the fabulous Godafoss waterfall before heading to Lake Myvatn – a bird sanctuary with one of the highest concentrations of breeding ducks in the world. See the active Krafla volcano and the sulphur mud pots at Hverarond, then enjoy a walking tour of Dimmuborgir, a surreal lava park. After, you’ll be returned to the airport for your flight back to Reykjavik in the late afternoon. Day 18: Reykjavik -

- Australia (B)

After breakfast, check out of your hotel for your onwards journey. Make your own way to the airport to board your flight. We hope you have enjoyed your Arctic experience! Day 19: Australia (B) Arrive home today. Please note: some flights arrive home 1 day later