2011 NEW TRIP Fjords & Fields of Scandinavia A CULTURAL WALKING ADVENTURE
Celebrate the long, long, long days of summer with us in Norway,Sweden and Denmark. Understandably, the Scandinavians have made a fine art of soaking up their precious sun while it lasts, and we follow their lead.You’ll glide over deep blue waters of a mind-boggling fjord. Feast on fish fresh from the sea with tart lingonberries for dessert.Wander through the lushest wildflower meadows you’ve ever seen.Take past-your-bedtime strolls in the late-night light.We’ve scouted fine footpaths that trace the edge of the Baltic Sea,windpast stately castles and threadthrough quaint country villages.You’ll explore this cool and hospitable region in the company of native guides, expert in the distinct culture, history and traditions of each country we visit.
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On our introductory walk in Copenhagen (1 night), we’ll take in the sights including Christiansborg Palace, and end the day with a stroll and a lakeside dinner in Snekkersten (2 nights). After exploring Fredericksborg Castle, known as the Danish Versailles, we’ll pick up a coastal trail that winds among mansions and small villages, with dramatic views of the Øresund waters.
We cap a morning visit to the Kronborg Castle in Helsingør (Hamlet’s Elsinore) with a brief, scenic ferry ride to Sweden. At a lakeside convent, we meander through centuries-old gardens, filled with medicinal herbs used by the nuns. Then we settle into the medieval village of Ystad (1 night), home to a major artists’ colony. It’s our base for walks along the tranquil Baltic, past quaint fishing villages and to the mysterious Viking standing stones. We return to Denmark via the soaring Øresund bridge for a brief flight to Norway.
From Bergen (2 nights), we go by funicular to take in the panoramic views from Fløyen on a spectacular countryside walk. We cap the week on one of the world’s great train rides, descending almost half a mile to the shore of Sognefjord, Norway’s most awesome fjord. There, we take a never-to-be- forgotten cruise through the sliver-thin fjord.
Tour Dates: July 10-16, August 7-13 Trip Length: 7 days/6 nights
Price: From $4395 (Includes all breakfasts and dinners. Internal flights priced separately at an approximate cost of $250.)
Single Supplement: $495 Begins: Copenhagen, Denmark Ends: Bergen, Norway
Sognefjord Bergen Oslo
Snekkersten DENMARK
Copenhagen Ystad
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Ireland—The Emerald Isle A CULTURAL WALKING ADVENTURE
The Ring of Kerry. Dingle.The Killarney Lakes.You may have heardof them. But that’s just where Classic Journeys begins.We also take easy walks on the high peninsulas andwildseashores.You’ll get a not very useful but absolutely fascinating lesson in how farmers cut peat. Or maybe you’ll prefer a spot of croquet on the manicured grounds of a family estate. For the name alone—McGillicuddy’s Reeks—we love Ireland’s highest mountain range, andwe’ll show you why.Maybe you can tell: Ireland makes us happy. It’s stunningly beautiful.The people are even warmer and more good-humored than the cliché.Andfrom stately Killarney to sheep-cloggedcountry lanes overlook- ing the sea, you’ll get a complete and memorable taste of Irish life.
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We meet in Killarney and limber up with a walk at Torc Waterfall and a picnic in Killarney National Park. From lovely Kenmare (2 nights), we explore the Beara Peninsula and the lush woodland gardens at Derreen.
Moving to the sea, we follow the ancient Mass path into Waterville (1 night) on the Ring of Kerry. We visit one of Ireland’s fine ancestral homes, Derrynane House, cross the dunes to the beach, and stroll the shores of Ballinskelligs Bay. After a ferry trip out to majestic Skellig Michael Island, we’ll share with you a favorite island walk past colonies of seabirds to an ancient ruined monastery. Later, the day ends in the colorful fishing port of Dingle (2 nights). From here, we walk a stretch of the famed coastal path to Dunquin and the Blasket Islands Heritage Center.
The climax of a beautiful jaunt in the Gap of Dunloe is lunch at Lord Brandon’s cottage. Captivated by story-telling boatmen, we sail across the Killarney Lakes to our manor house hotel in Killarney town (1 night). After dinner, we drop in on the local pub for music and dance. Our final day leads us to Muckross House and Gardens and a 15th century abbey before parting company in Killarney.
Tour Dates June 5-11 July 10-16 August 14-20 September 11-17
Trip Length: 7 days/6 nights
Price: From $3795 (includes all breakfasts and 5 dinners)
Single Supplement: $595 Begins & Ends: Killarney
Other Tours in Ireland: Family Journey pg 42.
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