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SWEDEN & THE GOTA CANAL BY TRAIN FROM LONDON Explore the contrasting tandscopes of Scandinavia on this wonderful 13-day tour with the UK's leading specialist in holidays by rail. One of our friendly and pro/esswna/ Tour Managers will be with you throughout your journey so sit bode, relax and enjoy the delights of Copenhagen, Stockholm and Gothenburg, followed by a scenic cniise though the tranquil inland waterways of Sweden.

Day I » By train to Germany Departure from London Vfcterloo to Brussels by Euroitor with a meal served on board, continuing to Cologne for an overnight stay.

D«y 2 » Across Germany to Denmark Day 7 »The Gota Canal cruise The onward journey to Copenhagen includes a train ferry ride across die border.

Day 3 «• Free in Copenhagen Morning sightseeing includes the Amalinborg Palace and Little Mermaid. Just across the road from the hold it the world famous Tivoli Gardens.

Day 4 * By tilting train to Sweden From the harbour MS Juno sails for Gothenburg. This historic vessel was bulh In 1874 and has been maintained in a superb condition. Accommodation is in 2-berth cabins.The route offers scenic variety ranging from the sheltered waters of the Baltic to narrow canals linking the takes of central Sweden.

Many stops will be made and excursions included to view castles, convents, historic towns and rural retreats. Sixty-five locks are negotiated on the way to Gothenburg as die ship heads south through Sodertolje to Trosa.

Day 8 * Ascending the Berg locks After a pause in Soderkoping MS Juno continues to Berg to ascend die 'lock staircase'.Visit Sweden's oldest abbey.

Day 9 * Crossing LakeVattern The cruise continues, crossing LakeVattern then climbing to 300ft above sea level before descending to Lake Van em.

Day 10 *The descent into Gothenburg Leave Copenhagen on the X20QQ tilting train, travel across the new fixed link with Sweden then relax during the journey past lakes and forests to Stockholm.

Day 5 * Sightseeing in Stockholm A morning tour followed by a boat trip through die many islands forming die Stockholm archipelago.

Day 6 # Free time in Stockholm A chance to visit the Nordic Museum, the Skamen Museum, or the Woso, a royal flagship which sank In the harbour on her maiden voyage in 1628.

FromTrollhatten MS Juno descends to the River Gbra before arrival in Gothenburg for an overnight stay.

Day 11 » Free time In Gothenburg Free until evening departure on the Stena, Une sailing to Kiel.

Day 12 * By train through Germany Travel by InterGty train to Cologne, via Hamburg and Bremen, for an overnight stay.

Day 13 4 To London By InterOtx to Brussels then Euroitor to London, with lunch served on board,arriving mid-afternoon.

JOURNEYS AS GREAT AS THE DESTINATIONS.