See some of the world's most spectacular scenery in Norway's enchanting fjord region. In the quaint capital city of Oslo, marvel at the thousand-year-old Viking ships that once ruled the North Sea. You'll also see the Royal Palace; the Holmenkollen Ski Jump; and the Vigeland Park, home to a unique collection of statues and sculptures. Then head to the charming 11th century city of Bergen, the "Gateway to the Fjords." Take some time to stroll along the picturesque harborfront before boarding the renowned Flam Railway for an exciting journey past the mighty waterfalls, towering mountains, and breathtaking valleys that characterize this region. A highlight of this tour is sure to be the two-hour fjord cruise through the narrow Næroy Fjords. Surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the area, spend two nights at the historic Union Hotel, which has captivated travelers with its magnificent views for more than a century. You'll also visit Alesund, a beautiful island town known for its distinctive architecture, including a myriad of turrets, spires and medieval ornaments. Visit the marble Giske Church in Alesund, constructed in the 12th century, and used as a private chapel for a powerful aristocratic family. At the end of your Norwegian adventure, travel through Gudbrandsdal Valley to Lillehammer where you can view the 1994 Winter Olympic site and picturesque Lake Mjosa, the county's largest lake.

Boats, trains, and horse-drawn buggies help you discover this magical region. From the scenic harbors of Copenhagen, the breathtaking fjords of Norway, and the charm and beauty of Stockholm - experience the majesty that is Scandinavia. In Copenhagen, you'll visit the fantasy world of Tivoli Gardens and tour this culturally rich city. In Norway, take a scenic train ride to Myrdal for an unforgettable trip along the famed Flam Railway - a 12-mile journey that passes mighty waterfalls and amazing fjords. Visit Lillehammer, site of the 1994 Winter Olympics; meet local farmers at Annexstad Farm: and in Oslo, enjoy touring the city and visiting the Viking Ship Museum and Norwegian Folk Museum.

Experience the cities, culture, and unspoiled landscapes of Scandinavia on this remarkable vacation. Begin with two overnights in Denmark’s capital, Copenhagen. Stop in Odense, Hans Christian Andersen’s home, and continue through the Jutland peninsula to reach Frederikshavn. From here, cross the Kattegat Channel by ferry to Gothenburg, Sweden, and continue by motorcoach into Norway for an overnight in Oslo. Included sightseeing of Norway’s capital features the National Theater, Parliament, Gustav Vigeland’s sculpture park, and more. On to the scenic Telemark region. A spectacular journey delivers you to the Vemork Museum, a tribute to recent history’s heroes. The views become more and more stunning as you cross the Hardangerfjord by ferry to arrive in Bergen, home of composer Grieg. After two overnights in this fascinating city, enjoy a cruise on the amazing Sognefjord, where the mountains meet the sea. Next up: Fagernes, Lillehammer of Olympics fame, and through fairytale landscapes to Karlstad. Stop at Gripsholm Castle before reaching Stockholm, the Swedish capital set on 14 islands with canals, palaces, and parks. Guided sightseeing shows off the highlights—the perfect ending to this exciting trip.

Travel from Helsinki, Finland, to Oslo, Norway, via the breathtaking North Cape. This comprehensive journey crosses the Arctic Circle, and visits the Santa Claus Workshop, a gold museum where you can try panning for gold yourself, a Sámi park to learn about Sami culture and traditions, and the North Cape to see the longest days in the Northern Hemisphere. Other highlights include a coastal cruise to admire the coastline from the water, a WWII museum, and stave churches. You will be mesmerized by pristine nature, never-ending forests, spectacular waterfalls, and enchanting fjords. Enjoy a delightful blend of culture, landscapes, and history on some of the most awe-inspiring routes of the European Nordic countries.

Immerse yourself in the land of thundering waterfalls, gleaming glaciers, and charming stave churches. This full circle begins and ends in Oslo, starting with two nights in this amazing city. Highlights include the 1994 Winter Olympic city of Lillehammer, a guided walking tour of the Maihaugen Open-Air Museum and lunch of local specialties, cruises on the Geirangerfjord, Sognefjord, and Naeroyfjord, the excellent Norwegian Glacier Museum, Lâtefoss (the star among waterfalls), scene of the daring sabotage action celebrated in The Heroes of Telemark at Vemork, Frogner Park and the City Hall in Oslo. Enjoy a taste of aquavit, the traditional Christmas schnapps, and an apple cider tasting at a local farm. Overnight stays in Bergen, the most picturesque of all Scandinavian towns, and rustic, unspoiled Telemark are included, as well as a farewell dinner in Oslo.

This Scandinavian getaway offers sparkling lakes, spectacular fjords, and more. From Copenhagen, travel to Arhus, Gothenburg, Stockholm, Karlstad, Lillehammer, Flam, Bergen, Geilo, and Oslo. All special Globus features are included, like Tivoli Gardens (open mid-April. to mid-September), Hans Christian Andersen’s home, and Den Gamle By in Denmark; Stockholm’s City Hall and a visit to Gripsholm Castle in Sweden; Lillehammer’s Maihaugen Open-Air Museum (from end-May onwards) and Frogner Park in Oslo, Norway, and more. You’ll get the chance to try out a local Swedish treat, Polkagris candy, and an apple cider tasting at a Norwegian farm has been included as well. This vacation also offers a great variety of transportation, including cruising from Denmark to Sweden and a beautiful cruise on the Sognefjord. A farewell dinner in Oslo celebrates the success of your Scandinavian vacation.

Visit all of Europe’s magnificent northern capitals: Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, and Helsinki. Guided sightseeing is included in all four cities, plus, we add a three-night stay in St. Petersburg. For the overnight Baltic Sea crossing from Stockholm to Helsinki, you will be accommodated in first-class, two-berth cabins. Special features are charming Tivoli Gardens (open mid-April to mid-September), magnificent Frogner Park, Catherine Palace (if closed, Pavlovsk Palace instead) and, above all, the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg. We included special dinners to give you a chance to taste the local specialties in Copenhagen, with a dessert choice of Danish cheeses, as is traditional in Denmark; the traditional Smörgãsbord dinner on the Baltic Sea cruise; and a special dinner of Russian delicatessen, like caviar, blinis, and vodka in St. Petersburg. A welcome dinner in Copenhagen and a farewell dinner in St. Petersburg are included, and a full day at leisure in Helsinki allows the possibility to join an optional excursion to Tallinn, capital of Estonia, known as one of the pearls of the Baltic countries.

Visit all of Europe’s magnificent northern capitals: Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, and Helsinki. Guided sightseeing is included in all four cities, plus, we add a three-night stay in St. Petersburg. For the overnight Baltic Sea crossing from Stockholm to Helsinki, you will be accommodated in first-class, two-berth cabins. Special features are charming Tivoli Gardens (open mid-April to mid-September), magnificent Frogner Park, Catherine Palace (if closed, Pavlovsk Palace instead) and, above all, the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg. We included special dinners to give you a chance to taste the local specialties in Copenhagen, with a dessert choice of Danish cheeses, as is traditional in Denmark; the traditional Smörgãsbord dinner on the Baltic Sea cruise; and a special dinner of Russian delicatessen, like caviar, blinis, and vodka in St. Petersburg. A welcome dinner in Copenhagen and a farewell dinner in St. Petersburg are included, and a full day at leisure in Helsinki allows the possibility to join an optional excursion to Tallinn, capital of Estonia, known as one of the pearls of the Baltic countries. Board the high-speed Sapsan train to Moscow, where you’ll spend three nights and see the sights, including Red Square, opulent St. Basil’s Cathedral, the Kremlin, and the Armory Museum.

On this charming vacation, enjoy a 7-night cruise along the Mississippi River. Before boarding your cruise, spend time in Illinois, including a sightseeing tour and two nights in Chicago, a visit to the Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum in Pontiac, and a stop in Springfield, Abraham Lincoln’s birthplace, where you will visit the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. In St. Louis, Missouri, ride to the top of the 630-foot-high Gateway Arch before boarding your paddlewheel steamboat, American Queen, for a cruise along the mighty Mississippi River to St. Paul, Minnesota. Along the way, stop in Hannibal, the boyhood home of Mark Twain; Dubuque, Iowa’s oldest city and the Victorian capital of the United States; La Crosse; and Red Wing. In between towns, relax on board as you cruise. You may take a dip in the pool, enjoy a spa treatment, dance to the music of a Dixieland band, or do nothing at all as you sit in a rocking chair watching the scenery.

Experience the most beautiful journey through Scandinavia, including the Arctic Circle. Start in Stockholm, scene of Stieg Larsson’s Millennium, then enter Denmark and overnight in Copenhagen with its Little Mermaid statue. A peaceful North Sea cruise brings you to Norway for overnight stays in Telemark—with a guided visit of Vemork from the movie The Heroes of Telemark—and in Bergen, one of Norway’s most picturesque cities. A spectacular ride on the Flam train is included before boarding the regular train to Oslo, Norway’s capital. From Oslo, fly to Tromsø, and enter the land of the “Midnight Sun.” Enjoy spectacular ferry rides on the Ullsfjord and Lygenfjord, with breathtaking views of the Lynghen Alps and their glaciers. Explore the North Cape Visitor Center, a sheer cliff rising 1,000 feet from the Atlantic Ocean. Enter Finland, cross the Arctic Circle, and stop at Santa Claus Village to receive your Arctic Circle Certificate. Stay overnight in Rovaniemi, with a chance to join an optional dinner at a Sami home. Via the ski resort of Lahti, arrive in Helsinki, where a special farewell dinner awaits you as a proper farewell to beautiful Scandinavia.

Visit all of Europe’s magnificent northern capitals: Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, and Helsinki. Guided sightseeing is included in all four cities, plus, we add a three-night stay in St. Petersburg. For the overnight Baltic Sea crossing from Stockholm to Helsinki, you will be accommodated in first-class, two-berth cabins. Special features are charming Tivoli Gardens (open mid-April to mid-September), magnificent Frogner Park, Catherine Palace (if closed, Pavlovsk Palace instead) and, above all, the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg. We included special dinners to give you a chance to taste the local specialties in Copenhagen, with a dessert choice of Danish cheeses, as is traditional in Denmark; the traditional Smörgãsbord dinner on the Baltic Sea cruise; and a special dinner of Russian delicatessen, like caviar, blinis, and vodka in St. Petersburg. A welcome dinner in Copenhagen and a farewell dinner in St. Petersburg are included, and a full day at leisure in Helsinki allows the possibility to join an optional excursion to Tallinn, capital of Estonia, known as one of the pearls of the Baltic countries. Board the high-speed Sapsan train to Moscow, where you’ll spend three nights and see the sights, including Red Square, opulent St. Basil’s Cathedral, the Kremlin, and the Armory Museum. Then, fly south to Simferopol, capital of Crimea, and continue to Yalta, with visits to Livadia Palace, the summer residence of the last czar, and the Palace of Count Vorontsov, as well as an exciting excursion to Svastopol and Balaklava to visit the former Soviet submarine base in the caves. Continue to Kherson for a lunch with local specialties, and arrive in splendid Odessa, Ukraine’s main harbor. Enjoy guided sightseeing and a special visit to the Museum of Partisan Glory and see the caves, used by smugglers and during WWII as a hiding place for Soviet partisans. Next, fly to Kiev, capital of Ukraine, where a visit to the Cave Monastery has been included. A special farewell dinner at a local restaurant celebrates the success of your vacation.