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T H E M I D N I G H T S U N DEPART AUSTRALIA Day 1: Monday 10 July There's a lot to be said for the Scandinavian standard of living in harmony with nature. We're ready to embrace it as we depart Australia with Emirates via Dubai. ARRIVE STOCKHOLM (SWEDEN) Day 2: Tuesday 11 July Sweden's effortlessly chic capital comes to life in the summer months, and it's into this temperate season that we are welcomed this afternoon. Later this evening dinner with waterside views awaits at the Radisson Blu Strand, our chic and central base. STOCKHOLM Day 3: Wednesday 12 July You could easily get lost in the maze of terracotta buildings that lean into every alleyway of Gamla Stan, Stockholm's old town. Pay homage to Sweden's nautical heritage with a visit to the old ship Vasa with its informative museum. Having admired the Royal Palace, the city's proud bastion, you're left to further discover Stockholm at your leisure. Stockholmers are proud of the 24,000 islands that fleck the Baltic Sea to make up the archipelago. Enjoy an exquisite Welcome Dinner cruise as evening falls over the water on a Swedish culinary event to remember. STOCKHOLM JOIN VIKING LINE Day 4: Thursday 13 July Are you eager to experience the Stockholm of years gone by? Fledgling historians will be in raptures over Skansen, the world's first open air museum. Meet the local Sami people in traditional dress as you literally step into history. Tracing the waves of the Viking ancestors of Scandinavia, we embark upon our ferry transfer from Stockholm to Helsinki with Viking Line. Checking into your well equipped Seaside Premium Cabin, you'll want for nothing. It almost feels like you're embarking on a luxury cruise, especially when you enjoy the delights of our decadent dinner. HELSINKI (FINLAND) DISEMBARK VIKING LINE Day 5: Friday 14 July In pride of place on the Helsinki Esplanade, Hotel Kamp has been centre stage in Finland's history for more than 125 years. Our home for the next two nights, there's ample opportunity to read between the elegant lines. HELSINKI Day 6: Saturday 15 July We cast out onto the archipelago of Finland with a boat cruise, disembarking to one of the islands for a morning adventure. Join us on an excursion to the town of Porvoo to soak up its charming medieval history. A r c t i c C i r c l e Bergen Alesund Balestrand Geiranger Stavanger Oslo Flam Tromso Honningsvag Helsinki N o r t h S e a N o r t h S e a N o r w e g i a n S e a N o r w e g i a n S e a Stockholm NORWAY SWEDEN FINLAND Included Flight Ship/Ferry Coach Rail Ivalo Lose yourself in Gamla Stan, Stockholm's stately old town Opposite: See the Midnight Sun at North Cape 1800 650 738 | captainschoice.com.au 43