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Spend time in the Arctic Circle—land of the "Midnight Sun"—and visit the North Cape Visitor Center, marking the endpoint of the European mainland. Here, stand at the sheer 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 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 which demonstrates 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. Out-of-the-ordinary experiences offered by Globus are highlight visits to the Santa Claus Village, where you receive your Arctic Circle Certificate, and to a Husky Farm. Your flights from Oslo to Tromsø and from Rovaniemi to Helsinki are included, and three nights in Helsinki allow the opportunity to join an optional excursion to Tallinn, Estonia.
In Russia, visit St. Petersburg’s world-famous Hermitage Museum and enjoy a specialty dinner; and Moscow’s Red Square and the Kremlin, plus the Cathedral of Christ The Saviour, and the Novodevichy (New Maiden) Convent!
On this Scandinavia and Russia tour, 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!
Highlights
Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, walking tour of the Old Town, visit the City Hall
HELSINGBORG–ELSINOREFerry crossing
COPENHAGENGuided sightseeing, see the Little Mermaid and visit Rosenborg Castle
COPENHAGEN–OSLO Overnight cruise in first-class, outside, two-berth cabins with private facilities (dinner included)
OSLO–BERGEN By train
BERGEN Guided sightseeing including a walking tour of Bryggen
VOSS
LF Ride the spectacular Flåm train
SOGNEFJORD & NÆRØYFJORDCruise
BORGUND
Visit the Stave Church
OSLOGuided sightseeing, walk through Frogner Park, visit City Hall
OSLO–TROMSØBy air
TROMSØOrientation, visit the Arctic Cathedral
ULLSFJORD & LYNGENFJORDFerry crossings
ALTAVisit the rock carvings
NORTH CAPEVisit the North Cape Visitor Center
KARASJOKLF Husky dog experience
ROVANIEMIVisit Santa Claus Village; LF receive your Arctic Circle Certificate
ROVANIEMI–HELSINKI By air
HELSINKI Dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, Sibelius Monument, visit the Lutheran Cathedral and the open-air market
ST. PETERSBURG
Guided sightseeing, visit Hermitage Museum and St. Isaac's Cathedral; Visit Catherine Palace (if closed visit Pavlovsk Palace instead)
ST. PETERSBURG-MOSCOWSapsan train
MOSCOWGuided sightseeing, Red Square, Kremlin, Armory Museum, see Bolshoi Theater, (LF) Cathedral of Christ the Savour, The Novodevichy Convent & Cemetery
2020 Tour itinerary
Total meals included:
- 23 breakfasts, 11 dinners
ARRIVE IN STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
Day1
Welcome to Stockholm! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Dinner
STOCKHOLM
Day2
During your sightseeing with a Local Guide see the Royal Palace; Riddarholm Church, walk through the OLD TOWN, and marvel at the festive blue and gold chambers in the CITY HALL, where the annual Nobel Prize banquet is held.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
STOCKHOLM–COPENHAGEN, DENMARK.
Day3
Drive south via Lake Mälar and Lake Vättern to Helsingborg. Cross by FERRY to Denmark with views of Hamlet’s Kronborg Castle at Elsinore. Arrive in Copenhagen, proud capital of Denmark.
Today’s Distance: 373 mi / 600 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
COPENHAGEN. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO OSLO, NORWAY
Day4
. Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the Church of Our Savior and the Stock Exchange on the way to splendid ROSENBORG CASTLE, where some of the crown jewels of Denmark are held. Here, admire the incredible Throne Chair, made from narwhal tusks—the only one of its kind in the world! Drive past the National Museum and the Royal Theater, and stop for pictures of Amalienborg Palace and the LITTLE MERMAID statue. In the late afternoon, board your ship for the overnight KATTEGAT & OSLOFJORD CRUISE to Norway. Dinner will be served on board.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
OSLO–BERGEN.
Day5
After disembarkation, transfer to the Oslo train station and board the famous OSLO-BERGEN TRAIN. Enjoy a scenic ride across the Hardangervidda mountain plateau with views of sparkling lakes, rivers, streams, and snow-capped mountains to picturesque Bergen.
Today’s Distance: 311 mi / 500 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
BERGEN.
Day6
Guided sightseeing starts with an orientation drive to see the main sights like Bergenhus Fortress with its medieval Håkon’s Hall and Rosenkrantz Tower, the charming Hanseatic Wharf, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the harbor, and the famous Fish Market. Explore Bryggen on foot along narrow, cobblestone alleyways past colorful wooden houses. Also see the 12th-century St. Mary’s Church, where Hanseatic merchants attended religious services until the 1870s. Balance of the day is at leisure, why not join one of our optional excursions to make the most of your stay?
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BERGEN–VOSS–FLÅM–SOGNEFJORD & NÆRØYFJORD–STALHEIM
Day7
A wonderful day of spectacular scenery: LF ride the FLÅM TRAIN and see the magnificent Kjosfossen waterfall on the way to the village of Flåm. Here, another highlight awaits: a relaxing CRUISE on beautiful Sognefjord and Nærøyfjord. Arrive in Stalheim, overlooking the Nærøydalen Valley.
Today’s Distance: 124 mi / 200 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
STALHEIM–BORGUND–OSLO.
Day8
This morning travel to Borgund and visit the wooden STAVE CHURCH. Dating back to 1180, it is considered the best-preserved and most authentic of Norway’s stave churches. Next is Oslo, capital of Norway and the country’s hub of trade and industry.
Today’s Distance: 217 mi / 350 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
OSLO
Day9
Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the National Theater, considered the home for Ibsen’s plays; the unique Storting building, seat of Parliament; and the Royal Palace, residence of Norwegian monarchs since 1849. Stroll through magnificent FROGNER PARK with Gustav Vigeland’s extraordinary sculptures; and visit the CITY HALL, where the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony is held each year. Afterwards, an optional excursion is available to see relics of Norway’s glorious seafaring past—including 1,000-year-old Viking ships!
Meals included:
- Breakfast
OSLO–TROMSØ
Day10
Board the plane to Tromsø and arrive in the world’s most northern university city, starting point of many great polar explorers. Here, winters can be hard and summers usually surprisingly warm because of the warm gulf currents and the “Midnight Sun.” During your orientation, visit the ARCTIC CATHEDRAL.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
TROMSØ–ALTA.
Day11
Continue your journey northward. Enjoy FERRY CROSSINGS on Ullsfjord and Lyngenfjord, with breathtaking views of the Lyngen Alps and their glaciers. Arrive in Alta, and visit the spectacular ROCK CARVINGS, one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Today’s Distance: 186 mi / 300 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
ALTA–EXCURSION TO THE NORTH CAPE–HONNINGSVÅG
Day12
. Drive to Honningsvåg on the island of Magerøya, and continue to the northernmost point of the North Cape, a sheer cliff rising 1,000 feet from the Atlantic Ocean, where the NORTH CAPE HALL with its visitor center is located.
Today’s Distance: 130 mi / 210 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
HONNINGSVÅG–KARASJOK–IVALO, FINLAND.
Day13
Admire crystal-clear streams, sparkling lakes, tundra, and forests as you head south and penetrate deep into beautiful Lapland, as it is called by the natives. Stop in Karasjok, seat of the Sami Parliament, where a highlight visit is included to LF Sven Engholm’s HUSKY FARM. Sven has led expeditions to Spitsbergen, Siberia, and Greenland, and won the longest sled dog race in Europe 11 times. Enjoy traditional snacks here, then continue to the Sami village of Ivalo for your overnight stay.
Today’s Distance: 249 mi / 400 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
IVALO–ARCTIC CIRCLE–ROVANIEMI.
Day14
Cross the Arctic Circle (66°31’N), and stop at SANTA CLAUS VILLAGE, with a chance to see Father Christmas himself. Receive your LF Arctic Circle Certificate and continue to nearby Rovaniemi, capital of Lapland, situated at the confluence of the river Kemijoki and its tributary, the Ounasjoki. On an orientation drive, see the Finnish architect Alvar Aalto’s Town Hall, the City Library, and the Lappia House.
Today’s Distance: 224 mi / 360 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ROVANIEMI–HELSINKI.
Day15
Spend some time in Rovaniemi before flying to the capital of Finland, Helsinki. This evening, dinner will be served at one of Helsinki’s fine restaurants.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
HELSINKI
Day16
Guided sightseeing introduces you to the City Hall and the Parliament House, the Presidential Palace, the monumental railroad station, the great LUTHERAN CATHEDRAL, the Olympic Stadium, the SIBELIUS MONUMENT, and Helsinki’s local arts and crafts OPEN-AIR MARKET.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
HELSINKI
Day17
A full day at leisure offers the opportunity to join an optional excursion to Tallinn, capital of Estonia, known as one of the “Pearls of the Baltic Countries.” Tonight, dinner awaits at the hotel to celebrate the success of your journey.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
HELSINKI–ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
Day18
A pleasant drive to St. Petersburg, where you will visit magnificent ST. ISAAC’S CATHEDRAL with a Local Guide. This evening, get a real taste of traditional Russian delicacies, and enjoy a LF special dinner at your hotel with caviar, blini, pickled cucumber, and vodka.
Today’s Distance: 267 mi / 430 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
ST. PETERSBURG
Day19
Guided sightseeing starts with the Winter Palace complex, now home to the world-famous HERMITAGE MUSEUM.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ST. PETERSBURG
Day20
Travel to Pushkin and visit magnificent CATHERINE PALACE (if closed visit Pavlovsk Palace instead). Balance of the day is at leisure and optional activities are available to further explore this fascinating city.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ST. PETERSBURG–MOSCOW
Day21
Board the high-speed SAPSAN TRAIN to Moscow. Tonight, you may wish to join an optional excursion to the impressive Moscow Underground.
Today’s Distance: 405 mi / 650 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
MOSCOW
Day22
Guided sightseeing features visits to RED SQUARE and the KREMLIN, a city-within-a-city, where you can admire the medieval towers, cathedrals, and palaces. Also visit the ARMORY MUSEUM and see the Bolshoi Theater.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
MOSCOW
Day23
Another day full of highlights: visit the LF CATHEDRAL OF CHRIST THE SAVIOUR, the largest Orthodox Christian church in the world, as well as the NOVODEVICHY (New Maiden) CONVENT and its CEMETERY, with the tombs of famous Russian authors, musicians, and political leaders. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner with Russian champagne and local specialties as a proper dasvidaniya to Russia.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
MOSCOW
Day24
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
- Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
- Slight changes to the day-by-day itinerary cannot be excluded.
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Scandic Continental
First-Class
This modern 392-room hotel enjoys a fantastic location in the heart of Stockholm and features a rooftop bar and seasonal outdoor terrace with impressive skyline views. A trendy urban style restaurant serves market fresh dishes and there is a lobby bar and cafe serving all day snacks and coffee , for fitness there is a gym and for connectivity Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property.
Location
Vasagatan Box 120, Stockholm, Sweden
Hotel Facilities
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Television
- Phone
- Wake-Up Calls
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Climate Control
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Iron/Ironing Board
Radisson Blu Scandinavia
Superior First-Class
Set in a harbourfront location overlooking the Christianshavn district, this high-rise 544-room hotel offers contemporary, comfortable acommodation, three in-house restaurants with a choice of Thai, Italian & Danish cuisine, 2 bars, a casino and a fitness centre. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property.
Location
Amager Boulevard 70, Copenhagen, Denmark
Hotel Facilities
- Gift Shop
- Restaurant On-Site
- ATM
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- Laundry Available
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Coffee Maker
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Hair Dryer
- Room Service
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Cable/Satellite
Scandic Ornen
First-Class
The Scandic Ornen is Bergen's newest and largest hotel with 368 spacious, bright and modern rooms.
Location
Lars Hillesgate 18, Bergen, Norway
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Pay Movies
- Mini-bar
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Phone
Stalheim
Superior Tourist-Class
Overlooking the Nærøy Valley, this family-run hotel offers 2 in-house resraurants and a panorama lounge. Gudvangen village and the Nærøy Fjord are 15 minutes' drive away.
Location
Stalheimsvegen 131, Stalheim, Norway
Hotel Facilities
- Ice Machine
- Business Center
- Gift Shop
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Currency Exchange
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Concierge desk
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Phone
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
Clarion the Hub
First-Class
Boasting an unbeatable location in the heart of Oslo, just a few minutes away from Oslo Central Station. This stunning 810 room modern property is part of a listed building which now offers innovative technology solutions throughout the entire hotel including Free Wi-Fi access. Three exciting restaurant-concepts, including a fantastic restaurant on the 13th floor with stunning views of the Fjord and Opera House. A well equipped gym with modern exercise machines and equipment as well as a relaxation area. This hotel prides itself on having energy efficient solutions with a high focus on sustainability.
Location
Biskop Gunnerusgatan 3, Oslo, Norway
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Spa Services
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Hot Tub
- Pool
- Parking/Valet
- Ice Machine
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Room Service
- Wake-Up Calls
- Internet Access
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Window Opens
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Television
- Climate Control
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Disabled Access / Rooms
Scandic Ishavshotel
First-Class
Unique 4-story Hotel in the shape of a ship, located on the harbor front in the heart of city; near Polar Museum.
Location
Fredrik Langesgate 2 P.O.Box 196, Tromsoe, Norway
Hotel Facilities
- Laundry Available
- Ice Machine
- Luggage Storage
- Business Center
- Elevator
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Pay Movies
- Mini-bar
- Smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Television
- Air Conditioning
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Room Service
- Window Opens
- Cable/Satellite
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
Scandic Hotel Alta
First-Class
Modern business hotel; centrally located in the business district; one of the leading conference hotels of the region.
Location
Lokkeveien 61, Alta, Norway
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Ice Machine
- Elevator
- Laundry Available
- Restaurant On-Site
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Window Opens
- Climate Control
- Smoking Rooms
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Internet Access
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Pay Movies
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Television
- Phone
Scandic Honningsvag
First-Class
A summer hotel centrally located next to the "Hurtigruten" quay and Honningsvag harbor. The area has a variety of experiences to offer. It is approx. 35 km to Nordkapp.
Location
Nordkappgt. 4 P.O. Box 153, Honningsvag, Norway
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Gift Shop
- Parking/Valet
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Window Opens
- Alarm Clock
- Wake-Up Calls
- Phone
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Television
Ivalo
First-Class
A warm inviting atmosphere is present in this 94-room hotel, its main restaurant offers Lappish specialities with a peaceful view over the River Ivalo and there is a cozy lobby bar with a fireplace and Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout.
Location
Ivalontie 34, Ivalo, Finland
Hotel Facilities
- Gift Shop
- Spa Services
- Currency Exchange
- Hot Tub
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Free WiFi
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Television
- Mini-bar
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Hair Dryer
- Desk
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Alarm Clock
Original Sokos Vaakuna
First-Class
A contemporary 159-room property situated in the centre of Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus offering warm hearted Lappish hospitality and Free Wi-Fi connectivity. The hotel's restaurants feature a wide range of specialties, from rustic French cuisine to Lappish delicacies, as well as the best Tex-Mex in town and a nightclub.
Location
Koskikatu 4, Rovaniemi, Finland
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
- Hot Tub
- Restaurant On-Site
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Gift Shop
- Currency Exchange
- Business Center
- Beauty Salon
Room Facilities
- Mini-bar
- Phone
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Television
- Coffee Maker
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
Glo Hotel Kluuvi
Superior First-Class
GLO Hotel Kluuvi Helsinki is the perfect base for urban exploration and adventure. Located in the best spot in Helsinki city center, close to Helsinki Central Station and Galleria Esplanade Shopping Center.
Location
4 Kluuvikatu, Helsinki, Finland
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Spa Services
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Mini-bar
- Room Service
- Climate Control
- Coffee Maker
- Pay Movies
- Wake-Up Calls
- Internet Access
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Air Conditioning
Angleterre
Superior First-Class
This superior standard on St. Isaac's Square has 193 stylish rooms all equipped with climate control, satellite TV, a safe, and a minibar. Amenities include a brasserie-style restaurant specializing in Italian cuisine, a caviar bar, a fitness center, and a beauty salon.
Location
St. Isaac's Square, St. Petersburg, Russia
Hotel Facilities
- Ice Machine
- Laundry Available
- ATM
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Pool
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
- Beauty Salon
- Luggage Storage
- Business Center
- Gift Shop
- Fitness Room
- Concierge desk
Room Facilities
- Smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Climate Control
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Voicemail
- Air Conditioning
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- In-Room Safe
- Alarm Clock
- Phone
- Room Service
- Pay Movies
- Desk
- Television
- Window Opens
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
Moscow Marriott Grand
Superior First-Class
Downtown Hotel located between Garden Ring & Boulevard Ring Roads; 19 mi to airport, 1 km to the Kremlin & Red Square.
Location
26 Tverskaya Str., Moscow, Russia
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Gift Shop
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
- ATM
- Currency Exchange
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
- Ice Machine
- Beauty Salon
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Hot Tub
- Free WiFi
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Voicemail
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Internet Access
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Coffee Maker
- Smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Room Service
- Alarm Clock
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
