Norway : Beautiful Norwegian Fjords
11 Day Car Tour including Voyage
See the fjords on your own terms as you explore one of the world’s most famous landscapes. For the first leg of the journey you can stop for a mountainside picnic on a whim or take the scenic detour as you travel a circular route from Bergen.
After five days exploring on your own you meet up with the ship for a voyage that takes in tiny fishing villages as well as some of Norway’s most important sights. Highlights of the tour include the Viking city of Trondheim, Tromsø and North Cape.
Day 1 -
Bergen
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Check into your centrally located hotel before exploring the town. Bergen’s old wharf of colourful, wooden buildings is UNESCO recognised for its importance as a centre of trade in the Middle Ages.
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Days 2 to 3 -
Bergen – Balestrand
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The journey starts with a drive along Norway’s longest fjord, the Sognefjord, to Balestrand. The area surrounding the town is known for its high mountain peaks, steep sided fjords and distinctive stave churches.
Cross the fjord on the Dragsnik/Vangsnes ferry and head south to see the Hopperstad stave church. Alternatively head north to see the Jostedalsbreen National Park – home of the largest glacier in continental Europe.
Meals included:
Breakfast
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Day 3 -
Balestrand – Flåm
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Cross the fjord by ferry and continue to Flåm – home of the famous Flåm-Mydral mountain railway.
Meals included:
Breakfast
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Day 4 -
Flåm – Utne)
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The journey from Flåm to Utne is peppered with surprises – like the 126m freefall of the Stalheimsfossen waterfall or the area around Voss which has recorded over 150 species of bird passing through.
Utne itself is positioned on the northern tip of the Folgefonna peninsula at the point where the Hardangerfjord splits into the Gransvinsfjord, Eidfjord and Sørfjord.
Meals included:
Breakfast
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Day 5 -
Utne – Bergen
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Complete the circle by returning to Bergen and rendezvousing with the ship.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 6 -
Ålesund and the Geirangerfjord
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The characteristically Art Nouveau architecture of Ålesund combines with its UNESCO recognised surroundings to produce a unique and picturesque town. Journeys departing between mid-April and mid-September also travel down the Geirangerfjord which is known for its archetypal fjord scenery.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7 -
Trondheim
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A stop at the Viking city of Trondheim allows guests to see the Nidaros Cathedral and typically Scandinavian wooden town centre.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 8 -
The Arctic Circle
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Cross the Arctic Circle and see mountains that have inspired Norse myths. Keep a camera handy as this part of the coast is home to one fifth of the global population of white-tailed eagles.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 9 -
Tromsø
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Known as the “Capital of the Arctic”, Tromsø has a history of adventure and exploration. Expeditions bound for the North Pole would start from the relatively warm climate of Troms before ascending to higher latitudes.
Today Tromsø is far more than a frontier town. Shops and cafés line the major streets while sights like the Arctic Cathedral and Polaria centre add some modern design to the architectural landscape.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 10 -
North Cape
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After an early call at Hammerfest the ship calls at Honningsvåg for optional excursions to mainland Europe’s northernmost point – North Cape.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 11 -
Kirkenes
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After travelling over 3000 kilometres since arriving in the country your ultimate port of call is a small mining town that is almost totally hidden away from the rest of the world. Nestled at the end of a shallow fjord, Kirkenes is a typical Arctic town and tranquil end to an epic journey.
Optional excursions include trips to the Russian border and riverboat safaris up the Pasvikelva.
Meals included:
Breakfast
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Prices based on I grade Inside Cabins, upgrades available on request.
Please note that the ship depatrure date determines the price of your voyage.
Prices for single travellers on request
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