A Borton Overseas Exclusive!

Beginning September 25, 2009, the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo, Norway will feature the exhibition ”From King to Obama”. This special exhibition will highlight the American Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s – the very movement that helped pave the way for Barack Obama's historic election victory.

We have developed this travel package to give everyone the opportunity to experience the exhibit, as well as Oslo, home of the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony held every December 10th.

The exhibit at the Nobel Peace Center will be open from September 25, 2009 to April 11, 2010.

Optional extension to the Fjords and the historic city of Bergen is available, from $649 per person, double occupancy.

Extra nights in Oslo and Bergen on request.

The package price is determined by your travel date, departure city and availablilty of flights and hotels. We will provide pricing based on your specifications, so please inquire!

For more information, see:

Nobel Peace Center
Oslo
Bergen
Norway in a Nutshell

Day 1/ Departure from the US
Depart on Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) from the gateways of Chicago O’Hare, Washington Dulles, and Newark. Fly United Airlines to connect with Scandinavian Airlines from many US cities. (inquire about your fare add-on from your home city)         

Day 2/ Arrival in Oslo, Norway
Upon arrival, clear customs and take the airport train into downtown Oslo. Independent taxi transfer to your hotel. Overnight at First Hotel Millennium or First Hotel Grims Grenka

Day 3/ Oslo   B
Enjoy a smørgåsbord breakfast at your hotel. Pick up your 48-hour Oslo card at the tourist information office. The Oslo card gives you entrance to museums, discounts on sightseeing and much more, and can be used on local public transportation. The Oslo Card will provide entrance to the Nobel Peace Center and the “From King to Obama” exhibit. 
 
Martin Luther King, Jr. was a central figure in the Civil Rights Movement and, like Barack Obama, a source of inspiration to people worldwide. In 1964 King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. This made him, at just 35 years old, the youngest ever Nobel Peace Prize laureate. The Civil Rights Movement’s slogan: "Thou shall not requite violence with violence", was a central factor cited in the justification for the Norwegian Nobel Committee’s decision.

"There are many obvious similarities between King and Obama, both in terms of their values, their political strategies and in their rhetoric and public impact. It has been inspiring and fascinating to create an exhibition of contemporary relevance that is based on these major historic events," says Bente Erichsen, director of the Nobel Peace Center.

Photography will be the key element of the exhibition, together with music from the 1960s. The exhibition will also include films, texts and historic sound recordings.

"Our visitors will feel truly immersed in the American atmosphere of the time," says Bente Erichsen.

From King to Obama has been developed by the Nobel Peace Center in collaboration with Magnum Photos.
 
Day 4/ Oslo   B
After breakfast at your hotel, spend more time sightseeing and experiencing Norway’s capital with your Oslo card. Oslo has an extensive variety shops and restaurants to please everyone! Overnight at First Hotel Millennium or First Hotel Grims Grenka

Day 5/ Departure from Oslo, add some extra nights in Oslo or extend your trip to the fjords and Bergen  B
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. For departures today, transfer by airport train to the airport for your SAS flight back to the US.

For those who wish to add some extra time in Oslo, there are many more fascinating museums and  sightseeing opportunities. Add as many nights as you wish. Overnights at First Hotel Millennium or First Hotel Grims Grenka

Extension to the Fjords and Bergen
For those who wish to extend beyond Oslo, depart by train and begin the Norway in a Nutshell trip to Bergen.

Morning departure on the train to Myrdal, then board the famous Flåm Railway. In Flåm, board the ferry and continue to Gudvangen and continue by bus to  Voss. Then travel to Bergen by train. Enjoy one of Bergen’s many fine restaurants for dinner tonight!
Overnight at First Hotel Marin
 
Day 6/ Bergen   B
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then pick up your 48-hour Bergen Card and begin to explore this fascinating city. Overnight at First Hotel Marin

Day 7/ Bergen   B
Breakfast at your hotel, then continue to explore with your Bergen card. Overnight at First Hotel Marin
 
Day 8/ Departure from Bergen   B
After breakfast at your hotel, transfer to the airport for departure on SAS to the US - or extend your stay in Bergen!

PRICE INCLUDES:
• Transatlantic air from the East Coast (other US cities available) *air taxes and fuel surcharges are additional
• Oslo airport train one way to downtown
• 48-hour Oslo city card
• 3 nights accommodation at First Hotel Millenium in standard room with breakfast daily

EXTENSION TO THE FJORDS AND BERGEN INCLUDES:
• All of the above
• Norway in a Nutshell Oslo to Bergen
• 3 nights accommodation at First Hotel Marin in standard room with breakfast daily
• Luggage transfer from Oslo hotel to Bergen Hotel
• 48-hour Bergen city card
• Transfer Bergen hotel to airport


Upgrades to your flights and/or hotels are available!
~ Upgrade to Economy extra on SAS, from $779 per person
~ Upgrade to Business class on SAS, from $2987 per person
~ Single supplement in upgraded rooms:
    • First Hotel Grims Grenka winter room - $269
    • First Hotel Marin (Bergen)
         deluxe harbor view $403
~ Deluxe room upgrades per person in a double room:
    • First Hotel Grims Grenka standard room $178
    • First Hotel Grims Grenka winter room $134
    • First Hotel Marin (Bergen)
         deluxe harbor view $202