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A Brief Voyage to
Scandinavia- Kiel to Hamburg
COX1214 | August 14-18, 2012 |
Where the sun shines for many hours and the days have a lot to offer, Copenhagen and
Oslo augur an intensive time. The great finale awaits you in Hamburg.
Highlights of your cruise
• A multifaceted day in Denmark's charming capital
Copenhagen
• Exploring Scandinavia's oldest capital city Oslo until midnight
• Marvelling from above - a sightseeing flight over Norway's residential city
• Arrival in Hamburg for the Cruise Days |
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Date
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Destination |
| Tue |
14-Aug-12
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Individual travel arrangements to
Kiel, departure 19.00 hrs |
| Wed |
15-Aug-12
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Copenhagen, 8.00 - 17.00
hrs |
| Thurs |
16-Aug-12
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Oslo, 12.00 - 23.00 hrs |
| Fri |
17-Aug-12
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Relaxation at sea |
| Sat |
18-Aug-12
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Hamburg, arrival 7.00 hrs.
Disembarkation and individual travel arrangements from Hamburg |
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Kiel
Early in the evening, we will depart for a short cruise to
two fascinating metropolises in the far north.
Copenhagen/Denmark
Welcome to Denmark's lovely capital city facing the Øresund, the
cosmopolitan "merchants' harbour"! Look forward to magnificent palaces and gardens, but also to trendy
designs, elegant restaurants and enjoyable shopping experiences. In the historic city centre, you will
encounter a wealth of attractions worth seeing, and so there is plenty to discover on the walk
through Copenhagen*. The Little Mermaid longingly gazes at the sea - the petite sculpture modelled
on a fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen has become the city's popular landmark. At Amalienborg
Palace, you have the opportunity to take a look at the home and official seat of the royal family -
with its four palaces, it makes up a pompous ensemble. By contrast, the pretty gabled houses
overlooking the canal of Nyhavn present themselves as cosy and colourful - the numerous cafés and bars
invite you for a little refreshment with a fantastic view of the traditional wooden ships in the canal
and the pedestrians leisurely strolling along the banks. On Kongens Nytorv, the largest square in the
city, the equestrian statue of the man who laid it out, King Christian V, proudly towers in the air.
Here, another sight worthy of your attention is the Royal Theatre, a gorgeous Renaissance building
dating back to the 19th century. Or maybe you would like to embark on a tour through the picturesque
canals of Christianshavn? On the city and harbour tour*, you will transfer to a roofed canal
boat at the old fish market. The trip through the canal system established in the 17th century takes
you past elaborately restored warehouses as well as the houseboats moored at the piers - and shows you
the Little Mermaid as seen from the water.
Oslo/Norway
Behind you lie the forested slopes of Nordmarka, and ahead of you, you
can admire the picturesque Oslofjord - even the location of Norway's capital city alone is enchanting.
On the city tour*, you can discover Oslo's multifaceted highlights - for instance the city hall
where the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded on an annual basis, the striking university building or Norway's
awe-inspiring seat of Parliament. A visit to the Vigeland Sculpture Park is equally impressive - the
sculptor Gustav Vigeland shaped it and filled it with many additional art treasures over a period of 40
years. His collection of incredibly expressive and realistic sculptures made of granite, bronze and
wrought iron is unique throughout the world. Subsequently, you might wish to try out the famous
Holmenkollen ski jump - a simulator at the Ski Museum on Oslo's local mountain offers you the
opportunity to do so. The imposing sightseeing flight over Oslo* takes you even higher. From a
bird's perspective, the views of the fjord, the countless little islands and the dense green of the
surrounding forests are simply breathtaking. On the museum island Bygdøy*, you can follow the
trails of the Vikings and courageous adventurers. Bygdøy accommodates the most well-preserved Viking
ships in the world and the "Ra II", the boat made of papyrus with which Thor Heyerdahl sailed from
Morocco to Barbados. Or perhaps you would rather discover Oslo on your own? In the historic district,
you can not only marvel at the city's exposed foundation walls, but also at appealing shops, for
instance along Karl Johans gate. This is also the perfect location for a little refreshment - enjoy the
elegant-casual atmosphere in the Grand Café, where even Henrik Ibsen was a regular in his day. Explore
Oslo's diversity extensively - the COLUMBUS 2 does not expect you back until midnight.
Hamburg
What a conclusion - the COLUMBUS 2 arrives in the Port of Hamburg in time
for the Cruise Days, the unique event with a focus on some of the most beautiful cruise ships from all
over the world. Our advice: Stay in the gorgeous Hanseatic city a little longer and enjoy the bon
voyage parade of the ships from the shore in the evening.
*These arrangements are not included in the cruise price. The shore activities listed here are in the
planning stage and are subject to changes.
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The COLUMBUS 2 all-inclusive package is offered at a surcharge to complement the
advertised cruise and can only be booked prior to the beginning of the cruise. The package price
includes a credit for the shore excursions of your choice, beverages with the meals and free
selection from 81 beverages on the bar menu of the COLUMBUS 2. The mini bar as well as a selection
of other beverages, for example champagne, are not included in the COLUMBUS 2 all-inclusive
package. The credit for your shore excursions worth € 60 will automatically be credited to your
on-board account.
¹ You pay only the guaranteed price for double occupancy shown here. Accommodation will be provided in
an inside cabin of Category 1 or an outside cabin of Category 3 to 4, subject to availability. If you
book a combination of several cruises in a guaranteed two-berth cabin, we cannot promise that you will
be allocated the same cabin throughout your whole stay. You will receive your cabin number with your
final travel documents (limited allotment).
² If you book your cruise 210 days (approx. 7 months) or earlier prior to departure, you will receive
an early booking discount of 5% on the cruise-only price (catalogue price minus surcharge for travel
arrangements to cruise departure point and from cruise arrival point and share of fuel costs).
³ US Dollar rates as of January 4,2012. Fares are based on the current Euro to
Dollar exchange rate and are subject to change. |
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