Christmas with Santa & New Year's Eve in Stockholm - 2018

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Christmas tour with SANTA € 2989 IN LAPLAND AND NEW YEAR IN STOCKHOLM 11 DAY TOUR FROM

Christmas with Santa Claus & NewYear’s Eve in Stockholm 11 DAY GUIDED TOUR

CHRISTMAS TOUR WITH SANTA 2018

22 ND DECEMBER 2018 - 1 ST JANUARY 2019

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This is the one place in the world that little ones can spend time with santa on his home turf. The home of christmas. Tucked away in northernmost finland, deep inside the arctic circle, santa claus’ homeland is the stuff of fairytales. Now rocs travel is giving you the chance to experience the children christmas holidays like never before. There’s little doubt that Lapland is one of most magical places in the world. The

snow-covered scenery, reindeer, cosy log cabins and candlelit forests make it Christmassy all throughout winter, but visit during the festive period and you’ll have all the ingredients for a perfect Christmas: Santa Claus, snowman-building and stories around crackling fires.

A holiday to Lapland is the ultimate Christmas for your family this present. This is the one place in the world that little ones can spend time with Santa on his home turf.

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Day One HELSINKI

Meet your tour escort and fellow travellers in the hotel lobby between 6pm and 8pm. Overnight at Glo Art Hotel in Helsinki.

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Day Three ROVANIEMI

Breakfast box on board. Upon arrival in Rovaniemi, transfer to Scandic Hotel for check in. You will receive thermal outfits, which you can keep during your entire stay in Rovaniemi. Today we will visit Santa Claus Village, located on the Arctic Circle. This evening you will enjoy a traditional Christmas Eve Dinner. Overnight at Scandic Rovaniemi Hotel.

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Day Two ROVANIEMI

Breakfast buffet at the hotel. Morning city tour of the Finnish capital with a local guide. Free time in the afternoon and evening. Transfer to the train station for the overnight train trip to Rovaniemi in cabins with private or shared facilities.

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Day Four ROVANIEMI

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Our morning adventure is a snowmobile safari with ice fishing. We will drive on the frozen river and our guide will choose a nice spot to stop for fishing. Patience is key. We will get hot drinks and biscuits to keep ourselves warm! After this nice experience, we will return to the city by snowmobile! Tonight enjoy a traditional Finnish Christmas dinner. Overnight at Scandic Rovaniemi Hotel.

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Day Six ROVANIEMI

Breakfast buffet at the hotel. Today’s excursion will take us by coach to Ranua Wildlife Park. There are around 50 different species represented in the park. During your walk in the park, you might see polar bears, lynxes, moose etc. Upon return to Rovaniemi, have a buffet dinner before boarding the overnight train, which will take us back to Helsinki. Overnight in cabins with private or shared facilities.

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Day Five ROVANIEMI

Breakfast buffet at the hotel. A new adventure awaits you today with huskies and reindeer. We arrive at the husky farm where the breeders will tell us about the life of the huskies, and the breeding, feeding and training of the dogs while you enjoy a hot drink. Later there will be a sleigh–ride pulled by a husky team. We continue to the nearby Reindeer farm to learn more about the life of reindeer and their herders. Afterwards enoy a magical ride in a sleigh pulled by reindeer. In the evening there is a possibility to join an optional Northern Lights tour. Overnight at Scandic Rovaniemi hotel.

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Day Seven HELSINKI

Breakfast box on board. Arrival in Helsinki and transfer to your hotel. Day at your leisure in Helsinki or join the optional day excursion to Tallinn. Overnight at GLO Art Hotel.

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Day Eight HELSINKI

Breakfast buffet at the hotel. Free time in Helsinki until late afternoon when we embark on Silja Lines overnight cruise to Stockholm. Buffet dinner onboard. Overnight in outside cabins.

Day Ten STOCKHOLM

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Breakfast at the hotel. Free time in Stockholm to explore further. Pay a visit to the famous Stockholm Ice Bar, where you can enjoy a drink in the planet’s first permanent ice bar, made of ice from the Ice hotel in Swedish Lapland. then it’s time to see in the new year in the most magical setting imaginable with the world famous New Year’s Eve fireworks display in Sweden’s capital. Overnight at Scandic Klara hotel. buffet

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Day Nine STOCKHOLM

Breakfast buffet onboard. Sightseeing tour of the Swedish capital’s highlights including Gamla Stan, the old city with its narrow cobblestoned lanes, charming small squares, colourful medieval buildings, the Cathedral and the Royal Palace. The tour ends at your centrally located hotel. In the afternoon there will be free time to continue exploring Stockholm. Overnight at Scandic Klara hotel.

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Day Eleven STOCKHOLM

Celebrate the New Year in the world’s original ice bar, the worl’d first permanent ice bar. Children are welcome and will also be served a colourful kid’s drink. New year’s day will bring an end to this experience of a lifetime. Enjoy a buffet breakfast at the hotel with some time to relax. Following this it will be time to say goodbye with many incredible memories!

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Glo Hotel Art

OUR HAND-PICKED 4* HOTEL IN HELSINKI

GLO Hotel Art is a different hotel experience in the heart of Helsinki, set in a 1900s Art Nouveau castle. A prime location in the middle of the Design District, an enchanting atmosphere, artistic décor and modern guest rooms welcome you as you begin your stay in GLO Hotel Art. A lounge bar serves light meals and a

variety of drinks. Glo Art’s restaurant is located in the castle’s cellar and offers a menu with Nordic ingredients and European influences. Each stylish and modern room at Glo Hotel Art includes a flat-screen TV. The fresh bathrooms come with a hairdryer and shower.

Scandic Rovaniemi City

OUR HAND-PICKED 4* HOTEL IN ROVANIEMI

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A calm and cosy hotel right in the centre of Rovaniemi. Uniquely refurbished rooms with everything you need will guarantee an unforgettable visit in an authentic Lappish atmosphere for everyone who wants to experience the magic of the Arctic Circle. The renewed

sauna is great for relaxing, and you can easily keep up with your daily exercise in their modern gym. In the hotel restaurant you can sample Nordic delicacies or enjoy a drink with friends. All areas of the hotel have free Wi-Fi.

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Tallink Silja Line

OUR HAND-PICKED CRUISE SHIP TO TAKE YOU FROM HELSINKI TO STOCKHOLM

On board Silja Line’s ships Silja Serenade and Silja Symphony there is everything you need for a short get- away. Here you can dip in the jacuzzi, enjoy a drink in the bar or dance until the sun sets. In addition to spectacular

shows and other entertainment you can shop in peace or just enjoy the sea and the beautiful archipelago. Silja Line cruise means more. More of experiences and more of relaxation. They call it Silja Resort – welcome onboard!

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Scandic Klara

OUR HAND-PICKED 4* HOTEL IN STOCKHOLM

Peaceful accommodation yet right in the city centre by Hotorget. Our Stortorget restaurant offers a lunch buffet, and Klara Eat & Meet serves breakfast all day long. Hold meetings for up to 200 You stay on a quiet street right next to Hotorget, with Drottninggatan’s shopping and cafés just outside. You can easily reach all

that Stockholm has to offer. Jump on a bus or the metro and head out for adventures in the city. If you’re in the mood for something less energetic, relax with a film at the cinema around the corner or stop by Centralbadet spa. people, or book an enjoyable after-work evening.

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Northern Light Safari OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS

€75 PP

Day Five AURORA SKY STATION DRIVE

patches of light that appear out of nowhere to streamers, arcs, rippling curtains or shooting rays that light up the sky with an incredible glow. Rovaniemi’s location on the Arctic Circle gives us the best possibility to try and see them. A local guide will drive you out of the city to reach the perfect spots for viewing them. Enjoy a Lappish picnic under the open sky - hopefully with the Aurora visible above us

The Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, can be observed in the Polar zone of the world. Auroral displays can appear in many vivid colours, although green is the most common. The auroras can appear in many forms, from small

Departure: 20:30 | Duration: 3 hours Includes: Winter clothing, car transfers, Lappish picnic, hot drinks, an English speaking guide. Notice: Reservations are subject to weather conditions.

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Full Day Tallinn Excursion OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS

€96 PP

Day Seven TALLIN, ESTONIA

of the Estonian Parliament. Continue to the Lower part of the city where you will encounter highlights such as the Town Hall Square with the 15th century Town Hall, the 15th century pharmacy, and the buildings of Great Guild and Brotherhood of Blackheads. 14:30 Coach at disposal for 1 hour starting at the pier and ending in the city center (Transfer back to the ferry is not included and should be made independently.) 19:30 Ferry Crossing: Tallinn – Helsinki 21:30 Coach transfer to the hotel

09:30 Coach transfer: Hotel - Helsinki Pier Northern Light Safari 10:30 Ferry crossing: Helsinki - Tallinn 12:30 Local guide for 2 hours. Starting at the pier and ending in city center. During the tour you will see highlights such as the Alexandre Nevski church and Dome Church, and the 13-14 century Danish-German castle, today the seat

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Christmas with Santa Claus & NewYear’s Eve in Stockholm 11 DAY GUIDED TOUR 22 ND DECEMBER 2018 - 1 ST JANUARY 2019

DAY 5: ROVANIEMI

DAY 1: HELSINKI

DAY 8: HELSINKI

Breakfast buffet at the hotel. A new adventure awaits you today with huskies and reindeer. We arrive at the husky farm where the breeders will tell us about the life of the huskies, and the breeding, feeding and training of the dogs while you enjoy a hot drink. Later there will be a sleigh–ride pulled by a husky team. We continue to the nearby Reindeer farm to learn more about the life of reindeer and their herders. Afterwards enoy a magical ride in a sleigh pulled by reindeer. In the evening there is a possibility to join an optional Northern Lights tour. Overnight at Scandic Rovaniemi hotel. Breakfast buffet at the hotel. Today’s excursion will take us by coach to Ranua Wildlife Park. There are around 50 different species represented in the park. During your walk in the park, you might see polar bears, lynxes, moose etc. Upon return to Rovaniemi, have a buffet dinner before boarding the overnight train, which will take us back to Helsinki. Overnight in cabins with private or shared facilities. DAY 6: ROVANIEMI

Meet your tour escort and fellow travellers in the hotel lobby between 6pm and 8pm. Overnight at Glo Art Hotel in Helsinki.

Breakfast buffet at the hotel. Free time in Helsinki until late afternoon when we embark on Silja Lines overnight cruise to Stockholm. Buffet dinner onboard. Overnight in outside cabins.

DAY 2: ROVANIEMI

DAY 9: STOCKHOLM

Breakfast buffet at the hotel. Morning city tour of the Finnish capital with a local guide. Free time in the afternoon and evening. Transfer to the train station for the overnight train trip to Rovaniemi in cabins with private or shared facilities. Breakfast box on board. Upon arrival in Rovaniemi, transfer to Scandic Hotel for check in. You will receive thermal outfits, which you can keep during your entire stay in Rovaniemi. Today we will visit Santa Claus Village, located on the Arctic Circle. This evening you will enjoy a traditional Christmas Eve Dinner. Overnight at Scandic Rovaniemi Hotel . DAY 4: ROVANIEMI Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Our morning adventure is a snowmobile safari with ice fishing. We will drive on the frozen river and our guide will choose a nice spot to stop for fishing. Patience is key. We will get hot drinks and biscuits to keep ourselves warm! After this nice experience, we will return to the city by snowmobile! Tonight enjoy a traditional Finnish Christmas dinner. Overnight at Scandic Rovaniemi Hotel. DAY 3: ROVANIEMI

Breakfast buffet onboard. Sightseeing tour of the Swedish capital’s highlights including Gamla Stan, the old city with its narrow cobblestoned lanes, charming small squares, colourful medieval buildings, the Cathedral and the Royal Palace. The tour ends at your centrally located hotel. In the afternoon there will be free time to continue exploring Stockholm. Overnight at Scandic Klara hotel. Breakfast buffet at the hotel. Free time in Stockholm to explore further. Pay a visit to the famous Stockholm Ice Bar, where you can enjoy a drink in the planet’s first permanent ice bar, made of ice from the Ice hotel in Swedish Lapland. Overnight at Scandic Klara hotel. DAY 10: STOCKHOLM

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DAY 7: HELSINKI

DAY 11: STOCKHOLM

Breakfast box on board. Arrival in Helsinki and transfer to your hotel. Day at your leisure in Helsinki or join the optional day excursion to Tallinn. Overnight at GLO Art Hotel.

The services of the tour ends this morning with Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Following this it is time to say goodbye!

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Highlights • Traditional Finnish Christmas Dinner • Crossing the artic circle • Snowmobile tour • ice fishing • Husky sledge ride • Reindeer sledge ride • New Year’s Eve with fireworks in Stockholm

OUR PACKAGE INCLUDES : P P RETURN FLIGHTS MALTA-HELSINKI-STOCKHOLM-MALTA P P BOTH HAND AND HOLD LUGGAGE P P 7 OVERNIGHTS AT THE HOTELS MENTIONED IN THE PROGRAM.

CHRISTMAS TOUR WITH SANTA 2018

P P 2 OVERNIGHTS ON THE NIGHT TRAIN IN CABINS WITH PRIVATE/SHARED FACILITIES P P 1 OVERNIGHT ON BOARD SILJA LINE IN OUTSIDE CABINS WITH PRIVATE FACILITIES. P P ENGLISH-SPEAKING TOUR-LEADER THROUGHOUT THE TOUR. P P MEALS INCLUDED: BUFFET BREAKFAST DAILY AND 4 DINNERS AS PER P P ITINERARY. P P LOCAL GUIDES FOR THE SIGHTSEEING TOURS OF HELSINKI AND STOCKHOLM. P P THERMAL WINTER CLOTHING FOR THE STAY IN ROVANIEMI (OVERALL, GLOVES, HATS, BOOTS, SOCKS, SCARVES ETC.) P P VISIT TO SANTA CLAUS VILLAGE P P VISIT TO HUSKY FARM INCLUDING 2 KM HUSKY-SLEIGH RIDE. P P VISIT TO REINDEER FARM INCLUDING 500 METERS REINDEER–SLEIGH RIDE P P SNOWMOBILE SAFARI WITH ICE-FISHING (2 PEOPLE PER P P SNOWMOBILE) P P FULL DAY EXCURSION TO RANUA WILDLIFE PARK. P P ENTRANCE FEE TO STOCKHOLM ICE BAR INCLUDING ONE DRINK P P ALL AIRLINE TAXES AND CHARGES GENERAL CONDITIONS : P P FOR SECURITY REASONS, CHILDREN UNDER 14 YEARS OR SHORTER THAN 1,40M ARE NOT ALLOWED TO RIDE THE SNOWMOBILES, BUT CAN BE SEATED IN A SLEIGH BEHIND THE SNOWMOBILE. P P MAXIMUM 1 CHILD SHARING THE ROOM WITH THE PARENTS

PACKAGE PRICE PER PERSON TRIPLE SHARING

€ 2989 € 3049 € 4019 € 2699

TWIN SHARING

SINGLE

CHILD 2-11 YRS (SHARING WITH 2 ADULTS)

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