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NORWEGIAN COASTAL VOYAGE
The world’s most beautiful cruise on board the MS Kong Harald
Ålesund
01 DEPART FOR OSLO, NORWAY
Enjoy a private car ride to the airport. Guests departing from the Toronto airport are assisted with their check-in. Meet your Journey Manager and fellow travellers and board your flights to Oslo, Norway. Overnight flight
Frogner Park, Oslo
Arctic Cathedral, Tromsø
instruments and history. We continue our exploration to Norway’s largest medieval church, Nidaros Cathedral. The colourful houses, quaint waterways and charming cobbled streets make this town picture- perfect! (B,L,D) Included excursion: Experiencing Trondheim
HIGHLIGHTS
This legendary ocean journey explores Norway’s interior, dramatic coastline, majestic fjords, intimate villages and spectacular scenery. A complete, authentic and immersive Norwegian experience.
To make sure you miss nothing, we have ensured that your journey covers all 34 ports of call. Discover the Scandinavian capital of Oslo after a night in your Louis XVI revival-style hotel. Rail your way “Over the Roof” of Norway. Drive the world-famous Atlantic Road. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Lofoten Islands. Peer over the edge from the Fløibanen funicular to Fløyen.
A journey up North that will move even the most experienced of voyagers.
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B: Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner
02 OSLO
On arrival in Oslo, we board our private coach
train and travel ‘Over the Roof of Norway,’ to Bergen. This railroad adventure is the longest, high mountain stretch of railway in Europe and is recognized as being one of the top 20 railway experiences in the world. On arrival in Bergen, we board the MS Kong Harald, your home for the next 11 nights. All meals will be served on board unless otherwise indicated. (B,D) MS Kong Harald (11 nights)
07 CROSSING THE ARCTIC CIRCLE Have your cameras ready as we visit five
to our hotel, and enjoy lunch en route. Our hotel, with its Louis XVI revival-style and characteristic clock tower, is central to many historical gems. ‘Kvadraturen’, the ancient city, beckons your exploration. Tonight, we enjoy dinner at our hotel. (L,D) Hotel Bristol, Oslo (2 nights)
05 ÅLESUND
Awaken to Norway’s fresh sea air and
fantastic ports. Today, we celebrate with King Neptune the crossing of the Arctic Circle and announce the winner of the Arctic Circle Competition; each passenger places a guess as to what time the ship will cross the Arctic Circle, the winner is the one who guessed the closest time! We end the day at the quaint fishing village of Svolvær where you can enjoy a drink in a glass made of ice. Skål! (B,L,D)
03 TOURING OSLO
Surrounded by mountains and sea,
Oslo’s high-rises reveal a bustling metrop- olis boasting innovative architecture with pockets of quaint historic buildings and peaceful urban parks. This morning, we tour the city, discover the harbour area and take
a moment in Frogner Park. After lunch, enjoy the afternoon at your leisure to explore the Scandinavian capital and indulge in Norway’s culinary delicacies. A favourite is peel-and-eat shrimp! Do keep an appetite for your dinner at our hotel tonight. (B,L,D)
wonderful picturesque views. This afternoon we arrive in Ålesund, a small fishing centre. We head ashore to appreciate the Art Nouveau style of the city that was rebuilt after a devas- tating fire in 1904. We climb towards Fjellstua for a panoramic view over the city, mountains and ocean. We also see Waldehuset, a wooden house that miraculously avoided the flames
08 TROMSØ
In Tromsø, our guide takes us to the Arctic Cathedral, a beautiful and modern church inspired by the local Norwegian faith and nature. Known as the Arctic capital, Tromsø is surrounded by majestic mountains, scenic fjords and picturesque islands, making our cable car ride up Storsteinen a true highlight of the day with these impressive vistas. (B,L,D) Included excursion: Tromsø, the Arctic Cathedral and Cable Car
04 RAIL JOURNEY TO BERGEN
Today we are in for a treat as we board a
of the city fire. (B,L,D) Included excursion: Exploring Ålesund, Fjellstua and Waldehuset
06 TRONDHEIM
Founded in 997 and capital of Norway during
the Viking Age, Trondheim is steeped in history and culture. At the Ringve Museum, our local guides are music students who share their intimate knowledge of their musical
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