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GREAT RAIL JOURNEYS Arctic Circle Express 15 DAY HOLIDAY TO SCANDINAVIA & THE ARCTIC CIRCLE Travel with the UK's leading specialist in holidays by rail on a magnificent 15-day tour of Norway and Sweden. A friendly and professional Tour Manager accompanies all departures so sit back, relax and discover towering mountains and sparkling fjords on this grand tour of Scandinavia.

?After flying to Sweden, enjoy a wonderful journey by train from the streets of old Stockholm through the wild landscape of northern Sweden to the Arctic Circle and the spectacular fjords of western Norway.

? Highlights of our tour include the delights of Stockholm and time in Kiruna and Jukkasjarvi. We discover the Music Museum at Ringve and the Nidaros Cathedral during a tour of Trondheim, and enjoy a boat cruise through the unforgettable scenery of the Geiranger Fjord. We also take a superb excursion on the dramatic Flam Railway and a magnificent journey on the Bergen Railway, witnessing some of the most remote and beautiful areas of western Norway.

? Price includes flights from London to Stockholm and from Oslo to London, rail and coach travel throughout, half board hotel accommodation, 1 lunch, a full programme of excursions and the services of a Tour Manager throughout Classic Glacier Express 10 DAY HOLIDAY BY TRAIN FROM LONDON Travel with the UK's leading specialist in holidays by rail on this sensational 10-day holiday to Switzerland. A friendly and professional Tour Manager accompanies all departures so sit back and relax as you travel across the roof of the Alps through some of the most magnificent scenery in Europe.

? We depart London St Pancras on a superb two-centre holiday by First Class rail to Switzerland. The holiday includes time in the small town of Brig and historic Chur, linked by a truly spectacular journey on the famous Glacier Express, probably the slowest 'express' in the world.

? Highlights include a day in Zermatt, a visit to the charming town of Interlaken and a wonderful excursion on the Bernina Express, past waterfalls and deep ravines and over the Bernina Pass to Poschiavo. We also include some free time for you to explore Switzerland at your leisure.

? Price includes First Class rail travel, hotel accommodation with breakfast each day, 7 dinners, a Swiss Travel Pass, a full programme of excursions and the services of a Tour Manager throughout We also offer three other Glacier Express tours including a Standard Class tour with prices from £825pp. Please see our new brochure for details.

GREAT RAIL JOURNEYS, SAVIOUR HOUSE, 9 ST SAVIOURGATE, YORK Y01 8NL Dates and prices are subject to availability.

Prices are Per Person. Conditions apply.

Mb #ABTA Two of over 70 escorted tours worldwide 2008 brochure out now 01904 734410 book online: www.GreatRail.com 2008 Departure Dates and Prices 30 departures between 25 March and 14 October Prices from £1,265 to £1,375 2008 Departure Dates and Prices 26 departures between 2 May and 31 August Prices from £1,895 to £1,995.