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$5499 per person twin share include airfares. Departure Dates: 29 May, 26 June, 24 July, 21 Aug and 18 Sept 2016. Flying with Emirates, Singapore, Etihad or Malaysia Airlines from Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide Perth and Sydney. On sale until: 31 Oct 2015. Subject to confirmation from the airlines and the tour operators. Reservations Destination International Phone 1300 813391. www.ditravel.com.au Package Includes - Return economy airfares from Australia to Amsgterdam. Flying with Emirates or Qatar Airlines including all prepayable airport departure taxes. 17 nights accommodation, All sightseeing tours as listed the itinerary. All transfers & port fees, 24 meals, Entrance fees per itinerary, full air conditioned tour coach, services of our English speaking tour guide. The Deal - Explore Northern Europe and experience everything it has to offer in 28 inspiring days! Covering 10 countries across Scandinavia, Eastern and Central Europe, you will absorb the culture, beautiful landscapes and hip cities from Amsterdam through to Russia and back. With no less than 28 days to experience the wonders of this region, a northern European vacation is now capable of being as relaxing as it is undeniably captivating. Europe is known as being home to truly amazing cities, which each boast their own unique personalities. This tour will visit such eclectic locations as Amsterdam, Helsinki, Stockholm, Riga and St. Petersburg (to name only a handful of the entire list of destinations). From enjoying a cruise down Amsterdam Canal, to viewing the lakeside splendour of Stockholm and the glittering evening skyline of St. Petersburg, a northern European vacation has never been more comprehensive. However, we should make it a point to state that this is not a "whirlwind" excursion. 18 days will enable the visitor to absorb all of the flavours of such cities while never feeling rushed or pressured A pre night will be required in Amsterdam at an extra cost for clients for this tour. Please are our reservations consultant if you would like us to book this for you. DAY 1, - Depart Amsterdam We depart Amsterdam this morning and make our way to Germany, stopping along the way at a local Dutch farm to see how clogs (traditional Dutch footwear) and local cheeses are produced in the traditional way. After sampling some delicious cheeses, (this is the perfect place to pick up a souvenir of your time in the Netherlands) we'll make our way onward to a photo stop at a nearby windmill - a common sight in the Dutch countryside! Then in to

Germany, we'll travel through the region of Hamburg, up to North Germany, where we'll spend the night. Meals: Breakfast DAY 2, - Hamburg We depart Amsterdam this morning and make our way to Germany, stopping along the way at a local Dutch farm to see how clogs (traditional Dutch footwear) and local cheeses are produced in the traditional way. After sampling some delicious cheeses, (this is the perfect place to pick up a souvenir of your time in the Netherlands) we'll make our way onward to a photo stop at a nearby windmill - a common sight in the Dutch countryside! Then in to Germany, we'll travel through the region of Hamburg, up to North Germany, where we'll spend the night.

DAY 3, - Copenhagen This morning after breakfast, we'll cross the border and make our way to the Danish capital of Copenhagen. Welcome to Scandinavia! On arrival, you will enjoy a driving tour of the city, including the town hall and the little mermaid statue. The city's prosperity and confidence are hard to miss, and it'll soon be evident why this charming city has been voted one of the world's most liveable so many years in a row. It's clean, safe, and very easy to get around and blessed with cosy cafes and world-famous restaurants! DAY 4 -Stockholm This morning we'll leave Copenhagen and take a short drive north to the port town of Helsingør. The town is home to Kronborg Castle, known to many as 'Elsinore' and the setting for Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'. We'll see the castle from the water as we take a short ferry ride to Sweden. It's then a long drive from the port of Helsingborg through the stunning rural Swedish scenery as we head toward the capital, Stockholm. Look out for lakes, forests and rolling fields as we drive! On arrival in Stockholm, we'll enjoy an evening walking tour of the city, seeing famous sights such as the Royal Palace, the narrowest alley and St George and the dragon! The tour also includes a visit to the island of Riddarholmen, with views of the lakeside of the city. DAY 5, -Helsinki Spend time this morning exploring the city of Stockholm! Gamla Stan is the old town,

comprised of red, orange and terracotta-coloured buildings overlooking narrow cobblestone streets. The numerous islands that make up the town offer fascinating walks, especially through the Djurgården, where you can visit Skansen, the open-air Swedish history museum. Otherwise, visit art galleries, spot beautiful old ships in the harbour, and (if the season is right) see locals fly-fishing right in the centre of town! This evening we take an overnight ferry to Helsinki, another of the world's most liveable cities! DAY 6, - Free Day Helsinki Arriving in the late morning, you'll have the afternoon to explore the Finnish capital at your own pace. An effortlessly cool city, Helsinki prides itself on being slightly off-the-wall, playing with decor and design traditions to humorous effect. Elegant, spacious cafes, magnificent museums and impressive Art Nouveau buildings all combine to create a city that is certain to leave an impression! If you want to escape the city, there is the option to explore the nearby Nuuksio National Park. DAY 7, - St Petersburg This morning, we'll depart Helsinki for the Russian city of St Petersburg! On arrival, we'll enjoy a driving tour of the city with our local guide, spotting some of the more notable buildings and sights. Built by Italian architects and sporting neoclassical and baroque architecture that overlooks its many canals, this city stands in stark contrast to the red brick and onion domes of Moscow. Alternatively, if you do not have the necessary visas to travel to Russia, you can elect to stay on for extra nights in Helsinki. You will then be transferred to Tallinn by ferry, and you will meet up with the group when they arrive from St Petersburg. DAY 8 – Free Day St Petersburg Today is all yours to explore St Petersburg. Why not visit the flamboyant Rococo-styled Catherine Palace (25km outside the city), where the Russian Royal Family spent their summers? Alternatively, there's the Hermitage Museum, founded by Catherine the Great and now one of the largest and oldest museums in the world. Some three million items make up its collections, and it also boasts the largest collection of paintings in the world! DAY 9 – Free Day St Petersburg Another free day in St Petersburg! Use your time to explore this fascinating city. Perhaps visit the Church of the Saviour on Blood, one of St Petersburg's most famous attractions. The church was built on the very spot where Tsar Alexander II was assassinated, and is dedicated to his memory. Construction began in 1883 and was finally completed in 1907. DAY 10 – Tallin Bidding farewell to St Petersburg, we travel on to the capital of Estonia where we reunite with the rest of the group. Tallinn is one of Europe's most enchanting cities, with a strong medieval influence to go along with its more modern buildings. Explore the winding cobbled lanes overlooked by medieval church spires, and investigate restaurants, cafes, bars and boutiques lying hidden in the carved stone walls. Listed as one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, Tallinn is historically intriguing while also managing to be a shopper's paradise. Ancient practices such as glass-blowing and pottery share the attention with Estonia's hippest young fashion designers.

DAY 11 – Riga Leaving Estonia, we enter Latvia and make for Riga, possibly the most vibrant of the Baltic cities and blessed with a vibrancy that you'll find irresistible. Unlike its quaint neighbours (Talinn and Vilnius we're looking at you!), Riga goes all out with a big-city atmosphere and impressive Art-Nouveau architecture. On arrival, we'll enjoy a walking tour of this impressive city and explore some of its more famous landmarks. DAY 12 – Vilnius Making our way into Lithuania, we stop first at the Hill of Crosses, a famous site of pilgrimage in northern Lithuania. Loaded with around 100 000 crosses, they were first placed here back in 1831 by the relatives of those who fell during the local rebellion. Once we arrive in Vilnius, we enjoy an orientation tour of the city before enjoying some free time. A seductive city, Lithuania's capital exudes Old Town charm - so much so that it's been added to UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites. This is where you'll find the world's only statue of musician and composer Frank Zappa, and a self-proclaimed - though unofficial independent republic inhabited almost solely by artists and bohemians. But it's not all charm - there are reminders here of pain and suffering, most notably in the KGB torture cells, and in the ghettos where the Jewish community lived before being taken to concentration camps by the Nazis. New business and infrastructure has swept through the city on a wave of foreign investment and local vision, but it'll take a lot more than that to change the curious charm of Vilnius. DAY 13 – Warsaw After breakfast, we'll head to Poland, and the capital, Warsaw. The cultural hub of Poland, Warsaw is a city of energy and action, racing to replace what was lost after being utterly destroyed in World War II. Street food, markets, classical music festivals, exciting and forward-thinking art exhibitions - there's certainly no shortage of culture here. On our way to Warsaw, we'll stop at the 'Land of a Thousand Lakes' for a photo stop and a picnic. Known as Masuria, this region of northern Poland is famous for its 2000 lakes - definitely not to be missed! DAY 14 – Free day Warsaw Today is yours to spend as you wish! Whatever your first impressions of Warsaw, it's sure to win you over if you give it time. Visit some of the highly regarded museums, such as the Museum of the History of Polish Jews, the Chopin Museum, or the extensive collections of the National Museum. Explore the Old Town, or head into New Town for a taste of Polish cuisine! DAY 15 – Berlin Heading back into Germany, we make for Berlin, one of Europe's most fascinating cities, stopping on the way in Poznan. We will have a choice of either a city tour of Poznan or a brewery tour of the Lech Brewery. Then we continue to the city of Berlin! Having struggled under the rule of the Nazis leading up to the Second World War and then enduring the division of the city with the infamous Berlin Wall, this is a fascinating city with a firm

understanding of what it takes to rebuild and regenerate - over and over again; the very essence of creativity. Reminders of the past are everywhere, but Berlin has a vibrant culture to enjoy, too. On arrival, we'll take a walking tour of the city and see some of the city's more famous landmarks. DAY 16 –Free Day Berlin Today is a free day in Berlin, so take time to investigate some of the sights you would have seen yesterday, or strike out on your own to discover the city for yourself. The choice is yours! DAY 17 – Hanover to Amsterdam After breakfast, we say goodbye to Berlin - and to Germany - and make our way back to Amsterdam via the city of Hannover where we stop for lunch. With acres of greenery and the spectacularly baroque Herrenhäuser Gärten (gardens), which resemble a mini-version of the famous palace of Versailles, there's also the reconstructed centre of town that was restored in a medieval style after WWII. The perfect town to explore during your lunch stop! We'll arrive back in Amsterdam tonight where your time is yours to enjoy your last night on tour. DAY 18– Depart Amsterdam Today, our tour concludes after breakfast. Be sure to share your contact details with your fellow travellers. We hope you've enjoyed your Northern Explorer Tour as much as we have! Booking conditions apply. FREE BROCHURES. All tours are subject to confirmation from the airlines. hotels and tour operators.

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