Norwegian Splendor

An Exclusive Small Group Tour for

Alumni and Friends of Brandeis University

Featuring Professor Dan L. Perlman

16 days from $8,394 total price from New York

($7,795 air & land inclusive plus $599 airline taxes and fees)

This tour is provided by

Odysseys Unlimited,

seven-time honoree

Travel & Leisure’s World’s

Best Tour Operators award.

Norwegian Splendor

with Copenhagen

July 29-August 13, 2024

Dear Alumni and Friends,

Join Brandeis Travelers on a spectacular journey to Norway and Denmark. From the cosmopolitan to

magniﬁcent fjord country, you’ll experience the majestic lands of the Midnight Sun at their most vibrant.

Explore the Danish capital of Copenhagen with visits to the Rosenborg Castle and Christiansborg Palace.

Discover Elsinore, made famous by Shakespeare’s Hamlet, and the Karen Blixen Museum. Board an overnight

ferry to Oslo, traveling from Gaala to Geiranger along Norway’s “roof,” and enjoy views of the dramatic

Geirangerfjord. Tour picturesque Bergen, then travel through the breathtaking Western Fjord District to

Lofthus. Board the storied Flåm Railway for a thrilling excursion. The Scandinavian sojourn ends with an

exploration of Oslo, including its nautical museums. Continue your journey with an optional 4-day/3-night

post-tour extension to Stockholm.

In partnership with local guides and experts, our tour will be led by Dan L. Perlman, professor of biology at

Brandeis, who will enrich and inform the journey with his deep knowledge of ecology, conservation biology,

animal behavior, and environmental studies.

Enjoy 14 nights of accommodations, with one night aboard the DFDS Ferry, oering a host of amenities

and activities that will delight your senses and create a memorable experience.

Join us for a uniquely Brandeisan experience — one that oers stimulating conversation, camaraderie, and

connection with other intellectually curious alumni and friends. Make your reservation today as space is

limited and we expect this small-group tour will ﬁll quickly.

Sincerely,

F. Patricia Fisher

Vice President, Alumni Relations

Brandeis University

BRANDEIS RESERVATION FORM: NORWEGIAN SPLENDOR

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or by personal check. If paying by check, please make check payable to Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. and include

with the form. Final payment is due at least 95 days prior to departure.

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Day 1: Depart U.S. for Copenhagen, Denmark

Day 2: Arrive Copenhagen After arriving in the

Danish capital today, this evening we meet our fellow

travelers and tour director at a brieﬁng about the

journey ahead. Tonight, we enjoy a welcome dinner

at festive Tivoli Gardens. D

Day 3: Copenhagen A half-day tour introduces us

to this most livable of cosmopolitan cities. We visit

Christiansborg Palace, seat of the Danish Parliament;

visit the popular Little Mermaid statue; and stroll along

the narrow, historic streets of downtown to City Hall

Square. The remainder of the day is free to explore

independently. B

Day 4: Copenhagen We embark this morning on a

full-day excursion, ﬁrst to Elsinore (Helsinger in Dan-

ish), site of Kronborg Castle – the infamous setting of

Shakespeare’s Hamlet – where our tour includes the

Royal Chambers and Ballroom. This afternoon we

visit the Karen Blixen House and Museum in coastal

Rungsted. Save for her years in Africa, the writer

known as Isak Dinesen (Out of Africa) spent most of

her life here where she was born in 1885. The house

boasts its original furniture and décor; the site itself

comprises the house, a museum, bird sanctuary, and

park. B,L

Day 5: Copenhagen/Oslo, Norway Today we set

o for the cozy ﬁshing village of Dragor, with its

historic buildings and cobblestone streets, and where

we visit Rosenborg Castle housing the dazzling crown

jewels. Later we board the overnight DFDS ferry

to Oslo, settling in our private outside cabins and

enjoying dinner on board. B,D

Day 6: Oslo/Lillehammer/Gaala Upon disem-

barkation this morning, we board our coach for the

journey north to ski country. We stop along the way

in Lillehammer (site of the 1994 Winter Olympics)

to visit the open-air museum at Maihaugen, among

Norway’s most visited cultural attractions. Mid-

afternoon we depart for the village of Gaala and our

ski lodge hotel. B,L,D

As the Midnight Sun turns night into day, Scandinavia shines. It’s the perfect time

to visit, with the majestic countryside at its loveliest, and the cities at their liveliest.

From the cosmopolitan capitals of Copenhagen and Oslo to Norway’s magniﬁcent

fjord country, our small group encounters Scandinavia at its best, both on and o the

beaten path.

Tour membership limited to 24 alumni and friends of Brandeis University

Cover photo: We spend several days enjoying Norway’s scenic ord country, including Geirangerord.

Small Group Tour Highlights

Copenhagen sightseeing, including Rosenborg Castle

and Christiansborg Palace • Excursion to Elsinore •

Karen Blixen House and Museum • Overnight ferry

to Oslo • Norway’s stunning Western Fjord District:

Hardangerfjord, Sognefjord, Geirangerfjord • Thrilling

Flåm Railway excursion • Picturesque Bergen • Oslo

touring, including Museum of Cultural History and Kon-

Tiki Museum • Norway’s outstanding natural scenery

Day Itinerary Hotel Rating

1 Depart U.S. for Copenhagen

2-4 Copenhagen

Scandic

First Class

Copenhagen

Overnight

DFDS Ferry

Not rated

ferry

6 Gaala Wadahl Hotel Not rated

7-8 Geiranger Hotel Union First Class

9-10 Bergen Radisson Blu Royal

Sup. First

Class

11-12 Lofthus Hotel Ullensvang

Sup. First

Class

13-15 Oslo Thon Hotel Opera First Class

16 Depart Oslo for U.S.

Ratings are based on the Hotel & Travel Index, the travel industry

standard reference. Unrated hotels may be too small, too new,

or too remote to be listed.

Norwegian Splendor

with Copenhagen

16 days from $8,394 total price from New York

($7,795 air & land inclusive plus $599 airline taxes and fees)

Avg. High (°F) Jul Aug

Copenhagen 70 69

Oslo 72 70

Lofthus

Geiranger

Bergen

Gaala

Copenhagen

Oslo

Stockholm

Destination

Motorcoach

Train & Motorcoach

Overnight Ferry

Extension (air)

Entry/Departure

Map Legend

Day 7: Gaala/Geiranger A day of beautiful scenery

is in store as we travel from Gaala to Geiranger, en

route negotiating hairpin bends to the summit of Mount

Dalsnibba (alt. 4,900 feet) for stunning views of

Geirangerfjord and the mountains, lakes, and water-

falls beyond. We reach the popular village of Geiranger

mid-afternoon and get our ﬁrst up-close look at

Norway’s most dramatic fjord. A UNESCO site, it

measures 10 miles long and 960 feet deep. B,D

Day 8: Geiranger Today’s excursion on Eagle Road

to Herdalssetra promises abundant thrills as we ride

along 11 hairpin turns through mountain passes, catch-

ing glimpses of the dramatic fjord along the way. We

visit a local farm for lunch then return to Geiranger

mid-afternoon. Before dinner at our hotel tonight,

we enjoy a reception there to view a private vintage

car collection. B,L,D

Day 9: Geiranger/Bergen We can expect scenic

overload on our full-day journey to Bergen from

Geiranger. A series of ferry rides takes us across

Geirangerfjord, past tiny villages, tumbling waterfalls,

and amid steep mountains plunging into the fjord’s

placid waters. Upon arrival in Bergen this evening,

we enjoy dinner together. B,D

Day 10: Bergen We see the highlights of this

beautiful city, Norway’s second largest, on a morn-

ing tour, including Trolhaugen, country home of

composer Edvard Grieg; the lively ﬁsh market; the

colorful 14

-century Hanseatic merchants’ quarter

of Bryggen (a UNESCO site); and 16

-century

Bergenhus fortress. The afternoon is free to enjoy

Bergen as we wish, with lunch and dinner on our

own in this city known for its ﬁsh and seafood. B

Copenhagen’s lively Nyhavn waterfront area

Day 11: Bergen/Lofthus On today’s journey to Lof-

thus, we travel through the breathtaking scenery of

Norway’s Western Fjord District. Along the way, we

stop to see the 150-foot Steindal Waterfall then at a

ﬂoating salmon farm in this premier ﬁsh farm region.

Last, we visit Steinstoe, one of the country’s largest

orchards, where we enjoy a tour led by the family of

the owner then get to know them over cake and coee.

Mid-day we reach our hotel, with the remainder of the

afternoon at leisure. Dinner tonight is at our hotel. B,D

Day 12: Lofthus/Flåm It’s a day of extreme beauty

and diverse transportation as we travel by coach to

Gudvangen, where we board a ferry for Flåm, travers-

ing stunning Naeroyfjord, a UNESCO site. After free

time in Flåm, we embark the storied Flåm Railway

for a thrilling hour-long, 12-mile route ascending

August 13-16, 2024

Stockholm – On Your Own

4 days/3 nights for $995 total price

Single Supplement: $345

Add an independent stay in the delightful

Swedish capital to your Scandinavian sojourn.

Your Tour Price Includes

• Air transportation Oslo/Stockholm, inclusive of airline

taxes and fees

• 3 nights’ accommodations at Scandic Continental

(First Class)

• 3 meals: 3 breakfasts

• Transfer to airport

Post-Tour Extension

the 2,900-foot-deep Flåm Valley. We pass through

20 tunnels that spiral in and out of mountains, curve

around 21 hairpin bends, pass the mighty Kjosfossen

Waterfall, and cross the Flåm River three dierent

times. Our exhilarating excursion ends in Myrdal,

where we board another train for the brief trip to

Voss. Here we meet our coach for the return journey

to our hotel via the 4,600-foot Hardanger Bridge, one

of the world’s longest suspension bridges. B,L,D

Day 13: Lofthus/Oslo En route to Oslo, we stop

in Eidfjord where we tour the Hardanger Nature

Center showcasing the natural and cultural worlds of

fjord country. Later we stop for photos at Vøringfoss

Waterfall, considered Norway’s most beautiful. We

reach Oslo early this evening. B

Day 14: Oslo This morning we visit the Museum

of Cultural History, Norway’s largest collection

of cultural artifacts,

featuring fascinating

Viking Age exhibi-

tions, as well as Egyp-

tian mummies and

several ethnographic

displays. We also tour

the nearby Kon-Tiki

Museum, with the

original vessels and

artifacts from Thor

Hyerdahl’s 1947 voy-

age across the Paciﬁc.

This afternoon is

free for independent

exploration. B

Day 15: Oslo A half-day tour of the pastoral

Norwegian capital features the Munch Museum,

housing an extensive collection of works by the

Norwegian Modernist; and Vigeland Sculpture Park,

with its intriguing bronze and granite sculptures of

human ﬁgures by artist Gustav Vigeland. Then this

afternoon is free to explore on our own; tonight we

gather for a farewell dinner at our hotel. B,D

Your Tour Price Includes

• Round-trip air transportation from listed cities

• 14 nights’ accommodations: 13 nights in Superior

First Class, First Class, and unrated hotels; 1 night

aboard DFDS ferry

• 27 meals: 14 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 9 dinners

• Extensive sightseeing as described, including all

entrance fees

• Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director

• Ferry, rail, and private motorcoach transportation

throughout your trip

• Luggage handling for one bag per person

• Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers,

airport and hotel porters, and all drivers

Tour Departs: July 29, 2024

Prices include int’l airfare and all taxes, surcharges, and fees.

New York $8,394

Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston,

Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati,

Cleveland, Detroit, Miami,

$8,694

Philadelphia, Washington, DC

Dallas, Houston,

Minneapolis, $8,794

Orlando, Tampa

Denver, Los Angeles,

Phoenix, Portland (OR), $8,894

San Francisco, Seattle

Land Only (transfers not included) $7,395

Please call if your city is not listed. Prices are per person

based on double occupancy and include airline taxes,

surcharges, and fees of $599, which are subject to change

until final payment is made.

Single travelers please add $1,395. All tour prices

above (excluding airline taxes, surcharges, and fees)

are guaranteed.

Airline upgrades on round-trip Trans-Atlantic flight:

Business Class – $3,795 per person; Premium Economy –

$1,595 per person (upgrades are subject to availability

and pricing is subject to change). Upgrades are in

addition to the costs above.

Please note: This trip involves considerable walking –

between 1-3 miles per day, unassisted – up hills or

stairs, and on uneven or cobblestone streets. You

should be in good physical condition to enjoy the

tour to its fullest.

For reservations and information, please

call Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. toll-free at

888-370-6765

Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–7:00 PM, Eastern Time

Bergen’s Bryggen district

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– N P

Day 16: Depart for U.S. We transfer to the airport

this morning for our return ﬂight to the U.S. B

Faculty Lecturer

Dan L. Perlman is is Professor

of Biology at Brandeis, where

he has taught a wide range

of courses including ecology,

conservation biology, animal

behavior, and introductory

Environmental Studies. During

his tenure he has served as associate provost

of innovation in education and director of the

Center for Teaching and Learning. Professor

Perlman has co-authored three textbooks on

conservation biology and ecology: Conserving

Earth’s Biodiversity: With E.O. Wilson, Practical

Ecology for Planners, Developers, and Citizens

and Biodiversity: Exploring Values and Priorities

in Conservation. He developed a website (www.

EcoLibrary.org) from which he freely distributes

his teaching materials for ecology and environ-

mental studies. He received his B.A. from Yale,

and Ph.D. from Harvard. Professor Perlman has

led five Brandeis Travelers trips to Alaska, the

Galapagos Islands, Australia/New Zealand, the

Amazon and the Canadian Rockies.

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Please read this information carefully, as payment of a $500 deposit per person represents your acceptance of the following

Terms and Conditions.

Not Included in Tour Price: Airfare when purchasing a Land Only package; costs of passports and visas, if required;

immunizations and inoculations; personal expenses such as beverages, laundry, room service, and meals not specied; airport

transfers when purchasing a Land Only package; communication charges; gratuities to your Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director,

which are at your discretion (suggested gratuities: $10-$15 per traveler, per day); optional sightseeing; and travel protection

insurance. Additional baggage fees may apply and are subject to change at any time. You should conrm directly with your

airline(s) prior to departure.

Cancellations, Refunds, and Changes: If you must cancel your trip, the effective date of cancellation will be upon Odysseys

Unlimited, Inc.’s receipt of your notication. Refunds for cancellations are subject to the following per person charges: cancel

95 days or more before departure: $200 charge; cancel 94-65 days before departure: 25% of tour price; cancel 64-45

days before departure: 50% of tour price; cancel 44-30 days before departure: 75% of tour price; cancel 29-0 days

before departure: no refund. If you make any changes to your reservation from 94 to 30 days prior to departure, Odysseys

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Changes are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. If your reservation changes from double occupancy to single

occupancy for any reason, you will be charged the single supplement. No changes are allowed within 30 days of departure.

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birth and gender. In the event an airline ticket is issued with incorrect information you have provided, you will be

responsible for charges associated with the ticket’s reissue.

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limited. Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. purchases transportation, hotel accommodations, and restaurant and other services from

independent suppliers not under our control. We serve only as agents for these suppliers in securing tour arrangements, and

therefore will not accept responsibility for wrongful, negligent, or arbitrary acts or omissions of these independent contractors,

or of their employees, agents, servants, or representatives. Brandeis University and Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. are not liable for

injury, damage, loss, accident, or delay that may be caused by events not within our control, including, without limitation, acts

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We will make every effort to operate our tours as planned, but we reserve the right to make itinerary changes as necessary. If

unforeseen circumstances require us to change a hotel, we will select alternative accommodations of the same or better quality.

Health and Medical Issues: We request that you be in good health to participate in this tour. There is a reasonable amount

of walking, and you must be able to get on and off motorcoaches and boats on your own. We regret that we cannot offer

individual assistance; in such cases you must be accompanied by a companion who will assist you. Please note that many of our

tour itineraries, for reasons beyond our control, do not accommodate wheelchairs. Please call or e-mail us to inquire and we will

do our best to answer any questions you may have. We reserve the right to remove anyone whose physical or mental condition,

in our opinion, compromises the operation of the tour or detracts from the enjoyment or safety of the other passengers. In that

event, Brandeis University and Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. assume no nancial responsibility for any unused portion of the tour.

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from designated gateway cities as shown, and contracts with those airlines the company feels provide the level of service,

routings, and value necessary for your entire trip. While another airline may offer a more direct connection, it may be at a

price unavailable at the lower group rates. You will receive your preliminary air schedule approximately 2½ months prior to

departure. Please note that seat assignment on your international ight is usually done at airport check-in. Odysseys

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apply, including, but not limited to, frequent yer mileage accrual, stopovers, alternate travel dates, upgrades, and airline taxes

and fees. If you prefer to make your own travel arrangements, Land Only is available on most tours. Since international and

domestic air schedules are subject to change at any time, we recommend that if you choose to make your own airline

reservations, you do not purchase non-refundable tickets or those with high penalties for changes. If you choose

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cancellation of this tour or changes in this tour.

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