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This
journey takes you along the Norwegian coast from Bergen, gateway
to the fjords, to Tromsø, capital of Arctic Norway, where you can
explore the town and enjoy a range of exciting winter activities. |
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Itinerary
Day 1 Bergen
Your journey begins in Bergen, a harbour town established by the
Viking King Olav more than nine hundred years ago. It quickly
became the center of Norway's vibrant commercial trade, especially
in dried cod with northern Europe and the British Isles.
Bergen is the bustling capital of Norway's fjord district. If you
arrive a few hours before the ship's departure, stroll around the
old wooden buildings in the Bryggen Wharf, remnants of its
Hanseatic past. (D)
Day 2 Maloy-Torvik-Alesund-Molde-Kristiansund
 After
making several brief night time calls along the unspoilt
coastline, you will head across to the delightful Art Nouveau town
of Ålesund.
After a call at Molde, its magnificent view of the Romsdal Alps
made it a favorite vacation spot of Henrik Ibsen. The ship
navigates the Hustadvika, a belt of islets and skerries, before
docking at Kristiansund. (B,D)
Optional shore excursions: Art Nouveau Tour,
Ålesund (€ 20)
Day 3 Trondheim-Rorvik
 Trondheim,
Norway’s former capital city and your next major stop where you
have time to explore Norway's first capital. Trondhem is a
complete contrast with its wooden buildings, brightly painted
wharves and warehouses and the 14th centuryNidaros Cathedral.
Did you know that the first Viking sale of goods from "the new
found land" took place here about 1000 AD? Timber from Leiv
Eriksson's Vinland estate was sold to a Bremen merchant.
Walk the charming streets, sit by the peaceful harbour, or cross
the old city bridge to see the restored wooden buildings in
Bakklandet and the great Gothic Cathedral of Nidaros, where the
new kings of old Norway once received their official blessing.
From Trondheim, the ship sails on to Rorvik, where the southbound
and northbound coastal ships meet.(B,D)
Optional shore excursions: Trondheim with
Nidaros Cathedral (€
31 PP 2009)
Day 4 Ornes-Bodo-Stamsund-Svolvær
 There
is a buzz of anticipation as you cross the Arctic Circle. Of
course you can't actually see the line, but on the portside, the
globe on the island of Vikingen serves as a marker.
Later in the day the grandeur of the legendary Lofoten Islands is
revealed with their picturesque fishermen's cabins on stilts and
weathered wooden racks with drying cod. In the evening, the ship
navigates the narrow Raftsund Strait, passing the looming crags of
the Trollfjord.
At Svolvær, there is time for an after dinner stroll, perhaps to
visit the world’s first Ice Gallery ‘Magic Ice’, which illustrates
tantalising tales about the islands and their people and features
dramatically lit ice sculptures and music.(B,D)
Optional shore excursion: Lofotr Viking
Feast (€
69 PP 2009)
Day 5 Harstad-Finnsnes-Tromsø
 Early
morning you will pass the medieval Trondenes church before calling
at Harstad for breakfast. Afterwards the ship sails across the
Vagsfjord past the great island of Senja with its diverse
countryside of farmland, pine trees, and plunging peaks. (B)
Your voyage ends in Tromsø, where you transfer to the airport for
your international flights.
B=Breakfast, D=Dinner
Tromsø Extension
Most of our passengers choose to extend their Northern Lights
Holiday with a night in Tromsø to increase the chance of seeing
the Northern Lights and soak up the city’s captivating atmosphere.
After disembarkation you can can optional excursions including dog
sledging or an Arctic gourmet dinner then transfer to a hotel for
an overnight stay.
Day 6 Tromsø
Time permitting, explore Tromsø's main attractions before you
transfer to the airport for your international flight (B).
B=Breakfast, D=Dinner
Itinerary includes: Voyage
Bergen to Tromsø in an unspecified inside or outside cabin on a
half board basis. Arrangements end on arrival in Tromsø. |
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