Breathtaking scenery, the Arctic Circle, train rides, cruises, vibrant cities, and so much more await you on this marvelous escorted tour of Scandinavia and Russia. Scenic highlights include a fantastic, overnight cruise from Copenhagen to Norway in first-class, outside, two-berth cabins with private facilities; a train ride between Bergen and Oslo, considered one of the world's most scenic train rides; ferry rides from Sweden to Denmark and across Hardangerfjord in Norway; a ride on the ...

Breathtaking scenery, the Arctic Circle, train rides, cruises, vibrant cities, and so much more await you on this marvelous escorted tour of Scandinavia and Russia. Scenic highlights include a fantastic, overnight cruise from Copenhagen to Norway in first-class, outside, two-berth cabins with private facilities; a train ride between Bergen and Oslo, considered one of the world's most scenic train rides; ferry rides from Sweden to Denmark and across Hardangerfjord in Norway; a ride on the high-speed Sapsan train in Russia; and a spectacular ride on the Flåm train with some of Norway's most magnificent scenery, including Kjosfossen Waterfall, with its water cascading down the mountainside-a special experience offered by Globus.

Spend time in the Arctic Circle-land of the "Midnight Sun"-where you will visit the North Cape Visitor Center, marking the endpoint of the European mainland. Here, stand at the cliff rising 1,000 feet from the Atlantic Ocean and feel like you're at the end of the world. In the Arctic Circle, also enjoy ferry crossings on the Ullsfjord and Lyngenfjord, which offer breathtaking views of the Lyngen Alps, with their blue glaciers and mountain peaks rising more than 3,280 feet directly from the fjord.

Visit Alta's rock carvings – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – demonstrating a human settlement dating from 4,200 to 500 BC. Admire crystal-clear streams, sparkling lakes, tundra, and forests as you head south to Finland's Lapland and cross back over the Arctic Circle. Special experiences offered by Globus are highlight visits to the Santa Claus Village, where you receive your Arctic Circle Certificate, and a visit to a Husky Farm.

In Russia, visit St. Petersburg’s world-famous Hermitage Museum and Moscow’s Red Square and Kremlin, plus the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, and the Novodevichy (New Maiden) Convent!

On this Scandinavia and Russia guided tour, you'll also spend time in the cities and enjoy guided sightseeing in Stockholm, Copenhagen, Bergen, Oslo, Helsinki, St. Petersburg, and Moscow. All of this-and much more-are included on this spectacular once-in-a-lifetime vacation!

Included Features:

STOCKHOLM
Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, walking tour of the Old Town, visit the City Hall

HELSINGBORG–ELSINORE
Ferry crossing

COPENHAGEN
Guided sightseeing, see the Little Mermaid and visit Rosenborg Castle

COPENHAGEN–OSLO HARBOR
Overnight cruise in first-class, outside, two-berth cabins with private facilities (dinner included)

TELEMARK
Guided visits of the Heddal stave church and Vemork; admire Låtefoss Waterfall

HARDANGERFJORD
Ferry crossing

BERGEN
Special dinner; orientation and funicular ride up to Mount Fløyen

SOGNEFJORD CRUISE

FLAM
[LF] Ride the spectacular Flam train

MYRDAL–OSLO
By train

OSLO
Guided sightseeing, walk through Frogner Park, visit City Hall

OSLO–TROMSØ
By air

TROMSØ
Orientation, visit the Arctic Cathedral

ULLSFJORD & LYNGENFJORD
Ferry crossing

ALTA
Visit the rock carvings

NORTH CAPE
Visit the North Cape Visitor Center

KARASJOK
[LF] Husky dog experience

ROVANIEMI
Visit Santa Claus Village; [LF] receive your Arctic Circle Certificate; orientation

OULU
Lunch stop

LAHTI
Stop in the international ski resort

HELSINKI
Guided sightseeing, Sibelius Monument, visit the Lutheran Cathedral and the open-air market; farewell dinner

ST. PETERSBURG
Guided sightseeing, visit Hermitage Museum and St. Isaac's Cathedral; Visit Catherine Palace (if closed visit Pavlovsk Palace instead)

MOSCOW
Guided sightseeing, Red Square, Kremlin, Armory Museum, see Bolshoi Theater, (LF) Cathedral of Christ the Savour, The Novodevichy Convent & Cemetery

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