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Go Ahead Tours Scandinavia: Capitals to the Fjords
Travel to the land where Vikings set sail, and where scholars celebrate the Nobel Prize.
Average Customer Rating:
(38 Reviews) 38
20 out of 21 95% of customers would recommend this tour.
Customer Reviews for Scandinavia: Capitals to the Fjords
Review 1 for Scandinavia: Capitals to the Fjords
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5
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by JCASCALES1 |
Number of past tours:4
Traveled on:6/30/2011 12:00:00 AM
Location:CA
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:solo
by JCASCALES1 |
November 13, 2011
Lived up to my expectations
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The basic trip, without any of the optional tours, worked well for me. The included tours (especially the one in Oslo) were excellent and I enjoyed having the unscheduled time to visit places that were of special interest to me.
In Copenhagen I took a canal cruise and visited the National Gallery. In Oslo I spent an entire afternoon in the amazing Munch Museum, half a day at Millesgarden in Stockholm (the city’s equivalent of Giverny outside Paris), and an afternoon at the Atheneum in Helsinki. These I reached by public transportation. (The concierges at the hotels were very helpful). In all the cities I enjoyed sightseeing on foot, stopping for coffee and cake, and watching people. For that reason, I believe I did not find the trip as tiring as some did.
I would have taken the optional tour to the world famous Louisiana Museum of Modern Art outside Copenhagen but didn’t as the tour included so much time at Kronborg (“Hamlet’s Castle”) that there was little left for the museum.
The hotel accommodations were good and close to public transportation. The overnight ferry trips from Copenhagen to Oslo and from Stockholm to Helsinki were relaxing and pleasant. Both had outstanding dinner and breakfast buffets. The cruise through the Stockholm Archipelago in the late afternoon was lovely.
The basic tour is an excellent value for the money and I would recommend it as such.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Anniversary Trips, Solo Travelers, Family Vacations, Art, History, & Culture, First Time Travelers, Relaxing Retreat, Experienced Travelers
+19points
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Review 2 for Scandinavia: Capitals to the Fjords
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5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
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by Anonymous |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:10/06/2011
Location:CT
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:with friend(s)
by Anonymous |
November 1, 2011
Good tour, great tour director
Great tour, interesting places. Tour director was very helpful and knowledgeable.
Estonia was a good side trip and well worth the money.
Estonia was a good side trip and well worth the money.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Solo Travelers, First Time Travelers, Experienced Travelers
0points
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Review 3 for Scandinavia: Capitals to the Fjords
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5
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5
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5
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by CGABEHART1 |
Number of past tours:3
Traveled on:10/06/2011
Location:MI
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by CGABEHART1 |
October 29, 2011
A wonderful Look at Scandinavia
The trip was an wonderful way to get to know 5 countries I had only known though my reading. Each country was so different in language, geography, people and currency. Copenhagen was a great city to start in---the bus service is good, the people friendly and all sorts of places to visit. I loved the visit to the fjords---those waterfalls! Stockholm is also a great city to get around in. We managed to visit the National Art Museum and see a beautiful show of Russian paintings that had never been out of Russia before. Took the bus to get there without a problem. In Helsinki I just had time to take the day trip to Estonia, which was definitely worth it. Cobblestones as big as footballs on hilly streets, beautiful churches, colorful homes, wonderful little eating places and a very good tour guide were all a part of a memorable day. Now my definition of Scandinavia is so much larger.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Anniversary Trips, Solo Travelers, Art, History, & Culture, First Time Travelers, Experienced Travelers
+4points
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Review 4 for Scandinavia: Capitals to the Fjords
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5
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5
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5
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by CCAMPBELL40 |
Number of past tours:2
Traveled on:10/06/2011
Location:NY
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:with friend(s)
by CCAMPBELL40 |
October 29, 2011
Scandinavia capitals to the Fjords
Great view on the Fjords, loved the train to the top of the mtg & to see all the snow. Sightseeing on our own was benefitial as found restaurants, churches and unique gift shops. Beds all comfortable but surprised of the layout of the twin beds, but no problem there.
Recommended for: Active Travelers
+3points
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Review 5 for Scandinavia: Capitals to the Fjords
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4
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
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by Anonymous |
Number of past tours:6
Traveled on:09/23/2011
Location:GA
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:solo
by Anonymous |
October 17, 2011
Exceeded Expectations
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We were so lucky in the weather--60s and 70s for most of the trip. I don't know why I put off a trip to Scandinavia for so long, the fjords were beautiful and the cities were full of interesting Viking history. A lot of moving around in a short period, and the day trip to Estonia was too early and too long for what there was to do there, but I wouldn't have missed it. Our tour director, Frank Sahl, was wonderful!
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Anniversary Trips, Solo Travelers, Art, History, & Culture, Honeymoons, First Time Travelers, Experienced Travelers
+3points
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Review 6 for Scandinavia: Capitals to the Fjords
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5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
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by MMC LAURIN1 |
Number of past tours:4
Traveled on:09/23/2011
Location:AR
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by MMC LAURIN1 |
October 17, 2011
Scandinavia: Capitals to the Fjords
I loved the Scandinavian countries--beautiful scenery and ease of getting about in the cities and dealing with people who spoke English. We couldn't help but notice the fitness factor among the Scandinavian people--everyone biking, running, skateboarding, etc., as individuals and as families (not many fat people among them). The hotels we stayed in were great, location-wise and facility-wise. We especially enjoyed the trip to Laerdal, even though it requiired long bus trips. The slower pace of the town gave it a more peaceful atmosphere and the scenery around it (and to and from it) was wonderful. The only downside to the trip was the long layovers between the already long flights home--we were exhausted for days after our return. We had had very little "down time" on the trip, often returning to the hotel from a full day's activities with no time to relax before dinner.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Solo Travelers, First Time Travelers, Experienced Travelers
+4points
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Review 7 for Scandinavia: Capitals to the Fjords
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Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
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Challenging
by DTHELANDER |
Number of past tours:2
Traveled on:09/23/2011
Location:NJ
Age:60+
Gender:Male
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by DTHELANDER |
October 16, 2011
Scandinavian and St. Petersburg review.
The tour director Frank Stahl was fantastic and made the tour just wonderful. See my comments on the written evaluation.
The bus ride to St. Petersburg from Helsinki was just terrible, way too long, and the miserable Russian bus drivers would not let anyone use the toilet in the bus. We are thrifty, but even my wife and I, would have paid more for a flight to St. Petersburg from Helsinki.
The bus ride to St. Petersburg from Helsinki was just terrible, way too long, and the miserable Russian bus drivers would not let anyone use the toilet in the bus. We are thrifty, but even my wife and I, would have paid more for a flight to St. Petersburg from Helsinki.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Anniversary Trips, Art, History, & Culture, Experienced Travelers
+4points
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Review 8 for Scandinavia: Capitals to the Fjords
Overall Rating
Tour Value
4
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
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by DFUNDAKOWSKI1 |
Number of past tours:3
Traveled on:09/23/2011
Location:CA
Age:50-59
Gender:Male
I traveled:solo
by DFUNDAKOWSKI1 |
October 16, 2011
Great sites and execution; needs a few tweeks
All of the sites visited were excellent. The execution of transport between sites and to/from excursions was excellent, with the only exception being that a number of the bus rides (particularly the shorter rides) were stuff with no ventilation. You just can't have 44 people in a vehicle without some introduction of fresh air. There should be a standard established and communicated to all subcontracted bus lines!
Only other complaint is that the Go Ahead sponsored meals (when not full spread buffets) are now always the poorest meals on the trip; --even when considering places that I just walk into off the street with no prior recommendation. Need to upgrade the included hotel meals.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Nature & Wildlife, Solo Travelers
+6points
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Review 9 for Scandinavia: Capitals to the Fjords
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Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
5
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Challenging
by MNOCERINO19 |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:09/23/2011
Location:NY
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:with friend(s)
by MNOCERINO19 |
October 16, 2011
Fun on the Fjords
This is an highly active beautiful trip of the Scandinavian Capitals. With various side trips, it is a trip well worth taking.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Solo Travelers, Experienced Travelers
+3points
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Review 10 for Scandinavia: Capitals to the Fjords
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Tour Value
3
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5
Tour Director
4
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Leisurely
Challenging
by BROURK1 |
Number of past tours:5
Traveled on:7/14/2011 12:00:00 AM
Location:TX
Age:60+
Gender:Male
I traveled:solo
by BROURK1 |
October 15, 2011
Summer In Scandanavia
The trip was very extensive and informative. Though difficult to see lots in such a short time, Go Ahead did a good job of organizing it, choosing hotels, sightseeing, and providing options. In particular, Copenhagen, Laerdahl Norway, rural FInland, and Estonia visits were amazing. The time in St. Petersburg was very good witht he trip to the Hermitage the highlight of that extension. The trip to the palace was generaly not well received and the bus ride to St. Petersburg was bland and too long. That said, overall the trip was excellent and I would recommend it.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Solo Travelers, Art, History, & Culture, Experienced Travelers
+2points
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Review 11 for Scandinavia: Capitals to the Fjords
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5
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5
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5
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Challenging
by PHANSON198 |
Number of past tours:2
Traveled on:08/04/2011
Location:SD
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by PHANSON198 |
September 28, 2011
FANTASTIC SCANDINAVIAN TOUR
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THOROUGHLY ENJOYED TOURING THE SCANDINAVIAN COUNTRIES, AND ALSO ESTONIA. WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE MY HUSBAND AND I WILL NEVER FORGET. THE FJORDS WERE BEYOND BEAUTIFUL!
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Art, History, & Culture, Trip Of A Lifetime, Food & Wine, Honeymoons, First Time Travelers, Experienced Travelers
+4points
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Review 12 for Scandinavia: Capitals to the Fjords
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3
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5
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4
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by 6333733 |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:07/14/2011
Location:AZ
Age:60+
Gender:Male
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by 6333733 |
September 3, 2011
Scandinavia capitols to the fjords
This trikp covered some wonderful country and beautiful views. The food was good and the hotels were all very good. The tour guide was good and knew a lot about all of the countries we were in. With all of the side trips and visas this is a expensive trip and only provides fair value. Seat rotation on the bus should have been done but was not. The same people sat in the front or best view seats on the whole trip. The same people were late all of the time and nothing was said or done about it.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Art, History, & Culture
+6points
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Review 13 for Scandinavia: Capitals to the Fjords
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5
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5
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5
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by PSTEELMAN |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:07/14/2011
Location:UT
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by PSTEELMAN |
August 17, 2011
scandinavian capitals to fjords
The trip was great except for the Russian extention. On the last day we were told by the Russian tour guide that we had not paid for transfer to the airport. It was straigened out, but we were left alone at the airport and had trouble getting a boarding pass due to language problems.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Anniversary Trips, Honeymoons, Experienced Travelers
+5points
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Review 14 for Scandinavia: Capitals to the Fjords
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4
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Tour Director
5
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Challenging
by ITRUJILLO1 |
Number of past tours:2
Traveled on:7/14/2011 12:00:00 AM
Location:NY
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:with friend(s)
by ITRUJILLO1 |
August 17, 2011
BEST OF EUROPE
MY RECENT TOUR TO SCANDINAVIA: CAPITALS OF THE FJORDS EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS. TRULY THIS WAS THE BEST OF EUROPE AN ABUNDANT ART, HISTORY AND CULTURE. EVENTHOU THE TOUR PACE WAS ACTIVE INCLUDING PLANES,CRUISE,FERRIES AND BUSES IT WAS WELL ORGANIZE AND ABOVE ALL SAFE. THE TRAVELING PROVIDED US WITH A GREAT VARIETY OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES,GREAT PURCHASES OPPORTUNITIES AS WELL ALLOWING US WITH TIME TO REST AS WE TRAVEL TO ANOTHER PLACE. SOME OF THE HOTELS WERE CENTRALLY LOCATED WITH A VARIETY OF DELICIOUS MEALS. THE RICH CULTURAL EXPOSURE, THE MAJESTIC NATURE DISPLAY LIKE THE FJORDS REGION AND FLAM RAILWAY IS A TRAVEL EXPERIENCE THAT NONE ONE SHOULD MISS. SOOO HAPPY.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Art, History, & Culture, Trip Of A Lifetime
+6points
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Review 15 for Scandinavia: Capitals to the Fjords
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4
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5
Tour Director
5
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Leisurely
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by 63037859 |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:07/14/2011
Location:ID
Age:60+
Gender:Male
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by 63037859 |
August 5, 2011
First Tour
We enjoyed our first tour and would recommend it to others. Frank Sahl was an excellent tour director and wished he would have been able to go on to St. Petersburg with us. The hotels were very nice, but were a bit far from central attractions. It ended up being a lot of walking on cobble stone streets. The city tours seemed a little rushed and would have liked a little more time in some places. The Kon -Tiki Museum, in my opinion and others on the tour could have been iliminated and more time elsewhere. Oslo was too rushed. By far the best and most enjoyable was the trip to the Fjords and our trip and time in Laerdal.
Recommended for: Art, History, & Culture, First Time Travelers
+8points
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Review 16 for Scandinavia: Capitals to the Fjords
Overall Rating
Tour Value
4
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5
Tour Director
5
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by PBOEHMS1 |
Number of past tours:3
Traveled on:07/14/2011
Location:AZ
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by PBOEHMS1 |
August 5, 2011
Pristine Nature, Friendly People
We recently returned from Scandinavia. Enjoyed the varied opportunities all four countries presented. The Viking history and artifacts were very interesting. Loved the outdoor parks and observing people using the waterways. Outdoor cafes were fun for relaxing and people watching. We had never traveled by overnight ferry so that was an adventure also.
Our guide was well informed and responsive to the needs of a large group. He had a great sense of humor and was a good problem solver!!
Our guide was well informed and responsive to the needs of a large group. He had a great sense of humor and was a good problem solver!!
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Art, History, & Culture, Experienced Travelers
+5points
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Review 17 for Scandinavia: Capitals to the Fjords
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5
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Tour Director
5
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by GROIG1 |
Number of past tours:2
Traveled on:7/14/2011 12:00:00 AM
Location:NY
Age:50-59
Gender:Female
I traveled:with friend(s)
by GROIG1 |
July 31, 2011
A magical trip!
I just returned from my tour to Scandinavia and I have to say that it exceeded my expectations. Although it's a fast paced tour you get a sense of all those wonderful cities. The cruise through the Fjords is simply breathtaking. It's magical!! the midnight sun, the sky, the many islands, there is a serenity and peacefulness in this environment that it fills your heart with joy. I would love to go back!
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Anniversary Trips, Nature & Wildlife, Solo Travelers, Art, History, & Culture, Trip Of A Lifetime, First Time Travelers, Experienced Travelers
+6points
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Review 18 for Scandinavia: Capitals to the Fjords
Overall Rating
Tour Value
4
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5
Tour Director
4
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by LSWAIN19 |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:10/07/2010
Location:AZ
Age:30-39
Gender:Female
I traveled:with friend(s)
by LSWAIN19 |
November 8, 2010
Scandinavian Heritage
This is a great trip for people who like to explore cities on their own. You get a great city tour the first day in a new country and than on your own for a few days to explore. Our tour guide was fantastic!!! Our group was small, 8 people, but amazingly the tour didn't get cancelled!!
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Experienced Travelers
+13points
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Review 19 for Scandinavia: Capitals to the Fjords
Overall Rating
Tour Value
4
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by JKITTREDGE5 |
Number of past tours:6
Traveled on:09/16/2010
Location:AZ
Age:50-59
Gender:Male
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by JKITTREDGE5 |
November 6, 2010
A great trip
Although fast paced, we had a great time seeing and learning about Viking history and the current Scandinavian cultures. We expecially enjoyed the short time in Estonia, not knowing anything about this wonderful little country.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Anniversary Trips, Art, History, & Culture, Experienced Travelers
+10points
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Review 20 for Scandinavia: Capitals to the Fjords
Overall Rating
Tour Value
4
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5
Tour Director
5
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Leisurely
Challenging
by LODDO19 |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:09/16/2010
Location:CA
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:with friend(s)
by LODDO19 |
November 5, 2010
Great Tour Director
Reuben White was a personable, efficient and flexible tour director and he made the tour enjoyable.
Suggest that some of the city or optional tour guides (local guides) allow more time to peruse the museum, church, etc. The tours seemed rushed and some interesting areas were skipped.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Anniversary Trips, Solo Travelers, Art, History, & Culture, First Time Travelers, Experienced Travelers
+5points
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