Day 1
This afternoon you begin embarkation to prepare for an afternoon departure from Dover.
Day 2
Full day cruising. Time to explore the ship and meet fellow passengers and crew members.
Day 3
Early morning arrival in Stavanger and this is your opportunity to join one of the following excursions.
STAVANGER PANORAMA - 2 hours - £20 to £30 per person
There is a lovely view of the town fjords, as well as the city, from the bridge. Our guide will point out Stavanger Cathedral - built in 1125 and the only cathedral in Norway to retain its original features.
We shall discover the highlights of Stavanger on this panoramic tour of the city. We will drive along the harbour and cross the bridge to the small city islands where nearly all the houses are built from wood. There is a lovely view of the town fjords, as well as the city, from the bridge. Our guide will point out Stavanger Cathedral - built in 1125 and the only cathedral in Norway to retain its original features. In front of the cathedral lies the colourful market square – a favourite meeting place for locals.
Our driver will take us through Eiganes Road with its numerous villas, and past Ledaal Manor – former home of writer Alexander Kielland’s family and now the King’s residence when he is in town. We will stop at the ‘three swords’ monument and hear how the Viking King Harald Fairhair defeated the last of the regional princes and formed the Kingdom of Norway in the year 872.
We will have a short photo stop at the little Church of Sola, which dates back to 1150. We then pass one of the many magnificent sandy beaches of Jæren. Driving along the harbour on our way back to the ship we will see the characteristic Petroleum Museum building and also pass Old Stavanger - North Europe’s best preserved wooden village dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries.
STAVANGER CITY TOUR - 3.5 hours - £35 to £45 per person
Passing through old and new sections of Stavanger, we arrive at the Cathedral. It was built around 1125 by Bishop Reinald of Winchester with the aid of some British craftsmen. St Swithin is the patron saint. Of all the Norwegian churches built during the Middle Ages, Stavanger Cathedral is the only one that has retained its original features.
Leaving the pier by coach, we will pass rich agricultural countryside before arriving at Ullandhaug, with its reconstructed Iron Age farmhouses (we do not have time for a visit). From Ullandhaug we can enjoy a magnificent view (weather permitting) over Hafrsfjord, where the Viking King Harald Harfagre (Fairhair) defeated the last of the regional princes and united the 29 small kingdoms under one crown, in 872. A visit will be made to the monument ‘Three Swords in the Rock’, where three majestic swords are planted in the mountain as a memorial to King Harald.
We then proceed to the Norwegian Petrol Museum presenting the Norwegian oil story. The Museum has a location by the sea in the centre of Stavanger, with a view of the fjord and mountains – at the heart of the city’s maritime environment. The Norwegian Petrol Museum is a living museum with interactive experiences and a modern design. We can walk through the history of Norwegian oil and learn about the geology of the North Sea, the great technological milestones and the effect of oil on society. The installations in the sea give us a feeling of being taken out to the oilfields, to get a glimpse of the offshore life.
Passing through old and new sections of Stavanger, we arrive at the Cathedral. It was built around 1125 by Bishop Reinald of Winchester with the aid of some British craftsmen. St Swithin is the patron saint. Of all the Norwegian churches built during the Middle Ages, Stavanger Cathedral is the only one that has retained its original features.
On the way back to our ship we will have the option to walk through Old Stavanger, with its narrow lanes and picturesque wooden houses. The 18th and 19th century houses were built mainly for seafarers, craftsmen and businessmen. This particular area is today considered to be unique, and the city’s most important preservation project.
BOAT TRIP TO LYSEFJORD - 3 hours - £40 to £50 per person
Lysefjord, which cuts almost 50 kilometres (31 miles) deep into the country, is surrounded by steep mountainsides and polished by glaciers and waterfalls.
After walking along the pier, we board a boat, which will take us on a tour of the Stavanger archipelago and the splendid Lysefjord.
On the southern side of the fjord is Helleren – an overhanging cliff that, in former days, gave shelter to the people who fished and hunted in this area. Today it is a very popular picnic site, seating 180 people, all of whom are sheltered from the weather. We will have a tea and coffee break, accompanied by freshly made waffles.
On the northern side of the fjord is one of Norway’s spectacular wonders, ‘Preikestolen’ (Pulpit Rock), nearly 548 metres (just over 1,800 feet) above sea level, and we will cruise directly under it. While travelling on this beautiful fjord, it is an interesting thought that in many places the water around us is as deep as the mountains are high.
Cruising back to Stavanger, we have a lovely view of the city.
ULSTEIN MONASTERY - 3 hours - £50 to £60 per person
On the western tip of Mosterøy Island lies one of the country’s finest medieval monuments – Utstein Monastery – one of the royal estates of King Harald Fairhair around 1,000 AD – the first king to claim sovereignty over all of Norway.
From the pier we travel by coach through the harbour area, with its quaint fish and farmers’ market. We continue past both old and modern residential districts, heading for the verdant and peaceful Mosterøy Island. En route we will traverse an undersea road tunnel, 5,860 metres (19,225 feet) long, 223 metres (731 feet) beneath the sea surface and 45 metres (148 feet) below the sea bed.
On the western tip of Mosterøy Island lies one of the country’s finest medieval monuments – Utstein Monastery – one of the royal estates of King Harald Fairhair around 900 AD – the first king to claim sovereignty over all of Norway. Utstein was donated to the monks of the St Olav Monastery in Stavanger, who established an Augustinian monastery here, before evolving into a Danish style country manor in the middle of the 18th century. Today, Utstein monastery has opened its doors for congresses, and classical and jazz concerts are frequently held in the chapel.
During our visit we will attend a short organ concert and have a guided tour of the premises. Both the interior and exterior display a wealth of fine details, such as the altarpiece, the baptismal font, the narrow tower stairs and the peaceful gardens with many old trees. We will have refreshments in the monastery before departing for our ship.
We may stop in Old Stavanger for a stroll.
Day 4
This morning you arrive in Eidfjord, Hardangerfjord where the following excursions are available.
HARDANGERVIDDA NATURE CENTRE - 3.5 hours - £50 to £60 per person
From the pier at Eidfjord – a tiny quaint village located at the head of the fjord, situated on moraines left behind after the Ice Age – we follow the Eid River, well known for salmon and trout fishing.
We will stop at the Hardangervidda Nature Centre at the upper end of Eidfjord Lake, which focuses on the Hardangervidda National Park – the largest National Park in Norway. There are exhibitions on three floors, including interactive displays. A widescreen film can be enjoyed which tells about the local mountains, waterfall and fjord and there is also a modern aquarium section featuring fish from the Hardangervidda Mountain plateau.
Next we journey through the Måbødal Valley. The new road primarily traverses long, modern tunnels, but parts of the old road with its ancient stone bridges occasionally come into view. We reach the Hardangervidda Mountain plateau – the largest mountain plateau in Europe – at 750 metres (2,460 feet). Here all wildlife and vegetation is protected by law, and the much sought after mountain cloudberry grows at this altitude.
Our tour proceeds to Sysen Dam – an impressive sight with its 80 metre (260 feet) high stone wall. We shall walk to the dam to admire the view of the Hardanger Glacier. On the return journey to our ship we will make a slight detour to Fossli, to view the beautiful Vøringfoss Waterfall which has a vertical drop of approximately 200 metres (650 feet). Coffee will be served here.
SIMA POWER PLANT & KJEASON MOUNTAIN - 3 hours - £40 to £50 per person
Sima Power Plant, situated at the end of the Hardangerfjord in Sima Valley, is the biggest power production unit in Norway, and it is open to the public. The production hall itself is situated 700 metres (2,300 feet) inside a mountain, and from there the production room is 200 metres (650 feet) long, 20 metres (65 feet) wide and 40 metres (130 feet) high. Water resources from Osa Mountain, near Ulvik, are used for the Sima Power Plant, which opened in 1980.
Sima has four main water reservoirs, holding some 660 million cubic metres of water. A number of tunnelled waterways supply these reservoirs with water from surrounding lakes in the drainage area. The complete system is more than 27 kilometres (17 miles) long. Two large tunnels lead water from the reservoirs to a valve chamber above the power plant, located inside the mountain of Kjeåsen – 600 metres (2,000 feet) above the Simafjord. Two pressure shafts take the water from the valve chamber down to the power plant, where each shaft splits in two and thus feeds each of the four turbines. Having spun the turbines, the water is emptied into the Sima Fjord through an 800 metre (2,600 feet) long tunnel.
After this visit we continue our tour on a road that zigzags up the mountainside. We can sit back in comfort as our driver skilfully negotiates the hairpin bends. The farmers of this inaccessible place always had to take the challenge of the climb. The path up is still safe, but most people nowadays cheat and use the five kilometre (three mile) road that was made to establish power lines in the areas behind Kjeåsen. The road is narrow, and half of it runs through a steep and dark tunnel which was built in connection with the construction of Sima Power Plant. Because of the narrow road, there are rules to abide by: you can drive upwards every hour, and downwards every half an hour between 9am and 5.30pm. The drive takes ten minutes.
Arriving at a spectacular viewpoint at the top of the mountain, we will have time to admire the breathtaking scenery. We will travel back to our ship along the shores of the fjord and the bay of Simafjord.
A TASTE OF THE HARDANGERFJORD - 4 hours - £50 to £60
This exclusive tour is part of the ‘Taste of Norway’ theme which will be running throughout this cruise.
Hardanger is often called ‘The Orchard of Norway’ and fruit farming dates as far back as the 12th century when monks harvested the fruit. We shall today visit the Hardanger Juice and Cider Factory at Levke fruit farm, situated beside the Hardangerfjord in the village of Ulvik.
We will commence our tour with a short walk from our ship to Lady Anne - a cruiser with space for just under 100 passengers, and onboard we will find a welcoming lounge as well as open deck space. We will board the boat for an approximate hour-long Hardangerfjord cruise to Ulvik.
A short coach transfer will take us to the Hardanger Juice and Cider Factory. Using traditional recipes, first class juice and cider are produced with modern equipment and they have recently also started production of apple brandy. Here we will have a guided tour of the production site, followed by a presentation of local food, juice and cider. We will be able to sample apple juice, cider and sparkling cider as well as some local specialities. These are likely to include Norwegian pancakes with salted pork and Norwegian salmon, rosti potatoes with Norwegian salmon and sour cream, melon with lamb and Brie with cranberry.
Our return journey to Eidfjord will be by coach, through the beautiful fjordland scenery.
Day 5
Early morning arrival in Flam, Sognefjord. Late morning departure from Flam. Early evening arrival in Gudvangen.
SCENIC DRIVE TO OSTERBO - 3 hours - £35 to £45 per person
We travel by coach from Flåm along the fjord, a branch of the lovely Sognefjord, to Aurland – a small yet thriving village, with a 13th century Gothic style church in the centre.
After visiting Flåm we journey inland along the salmon river Aurland, past Vassbygda Lake.
We then proceed to ascend the Låvisdal Valley enjoying the beautiful view of the villages of Vassbygda and Aurland. Refreshments are served in the small mountain lodge of Østerbø before returning to our ship.
NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL - 6.5 hours - £120 to £130 per person
From Flåm we board the train to take us to Myrdal, winding our way up to the Hardangervidda Mountain plateau.
From Flåm (meaning ‘large expanse of land between high mountains’), we board the train to take us to Myrdal. The track we will follow is an engineering wonder, ascending to 867 metres (2,844 feet) within just 50 minutes. It has a gradient of 1 in 18 over a distance of 20 kilometres (12 miles). The world famous railway was built between 1920 and 1940, and was in fact opened by German troops, who had a large military camp in Flåm.
We wind our way up to the Hardangervidda Mountain plateau through several tunnels, over bridges and past thundering waterfalls. Narrow paths twist up the mountainsides, used by only the deftest goats, and beautiful vistas of the valley unfold below. At Myrdal, we change trains and head to Voss. The landscape changes as we approach the town of Voss – set amidst one of western Norway’s best agricultural areas. Here we will leave the train and walk to a local hotel for our lunch.
Following lunch, we will join a coach outside the hotel and proceed past lovely farms, orchards, lakes and rivers. We will have a short stop at Tvinde Waterfall, before reaching the Stalheim Hotel, spectacularly perched upon a cliff 550 metres (1,800 feet) high, overlooking waterfalls and the valley below.
After refreshments at the hotel we begin our exhilarating descent of Stalheim’s Kleivene – Europe’s steepest road with a gradient of 1 in 5. There are magnificent views at each of the 13 hairpin bends, which our able driver will negotiate (it is not always possible to take the road with hairpin bends however, so a different route may be taken). On the valley floor, we follow the Nærøy River to rejoin our awaiting ship in Gudvangen.
FJORD KAYAKING - 5 to 5.5 hours - £81 to £90 per person
Enjoy this unique opportunity to Kayak along the Nærøyfjord, part of mighty Sognefjord, which features on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
We will have a short drive of approximately 25 minutes to reach Gudvangen – the departure point for our kayaking. Life jackets, wetsuits (in cool weather), paddle jackets and shoes will be provided. After a safety briefing by our professional guides we shall set out for a kayaking adventure. We will spend approximately two and a half hours on the water, so passengers need to be fairly active to participate. A grilled lunch will be served on the shores of the fjord during a break from the water.
GEILO & THE FLAM RAILWAY- 8 to 8.5 hours - £135 to £145 per person
Enjoy a breathtaking coach journey from Flåm to Geilo before experiencing the spectacular Flåm railroad.
We shall leave Flåm by coach to Aurland – a charming little village and community centre for the region. It is also home to one of the largest hydroelectric power plants in Western Norway (not visited). We will start ascending the “Goat’s Back Mountain” from which we have breathtaking views of the Aurlandsfjord and its surrounding mountains. Proceeding through several tunnels we reach the highest point on this road – 1,158 metres (3,800 feet) above fjord level.
We will continue through majestic mountainous scenery, along lakes and rivers, until we reach Hol with its characteristic red church, before we proceed to Geilo where we will have a buffet lunch at Dr Holm’s Hotel. In the afternoon we board our train bound for Myrdal and Flåm. The first part of the journey will be on the Oslo – Bergen Express across the vast, barren  Hardangervidda mountain plateau (we will have a good view of the Hardangerjøkulen glacier). Arriving in Myrdal we change trains to go on the spectacular Flåm Railroad. The train takes us from 867 metres (2,844 feet) to sea level in a mere 50 minutes, with a descent of 1:8 over a distance of 20 kilometres (12 miles) – a true masterpiece of engineering. The line winds its way through the steep and narrow Lansdale with several viewpoints where the train slows down for us. Waterfalls plunge down the almost vertical rock faces and narrow paths wind up the mountainside.
After this spectacular journey, we will rejoin our awaiting ship in Gudvangen.
STALHEIM HOTEL & TVINDE WATERFALL - From Flam 5 hours - £85 to £95 per person. From Gudvangen 3 hours - £45 to £55 per person.
Leaving Flåm we will head to Gudvangen (meaning ‘field of the gods’) and then travel along the River Nærøy.
In front of us we see the road winding its way up the mountainside, with waterfalls plunging on both sides from peaks above – to the left Stalheimsfossen, to the right Sivlefoss.
The well known Stalheim Hotel is spectacularly perched upon a cliff 550 metres (1,800 feet) high, overlooking waterfalls and the valley below; here we shall enjoy a buffet lunch. Stalheim Hotel is filled with articles of interest, and has a souvenir shop in which we may purchase typical Norwegian goods. We will then travel down Norway’s steepest road, with 13 hairpin bends (it is not always possible to take the road with hairpin bends however, so a different route may be taken).
We will follow the road leading up towards the village of Voss and we have a short stop at Tvinde Waterfall. This waterfall, with its spectacular 150 metre (492 feet) drop, is a photographer’s delight. After a photo stop and maybe a few drops of the rejuvenating fresh water, we continue our tour. The road becomes steep and charming as we cross the mountain plateau and travelling towards Vik, we will have breathtaking views. Arriving in Vik we will stop to visit the Hopperstad Stave Church. The church is topped by a collection of dragonheads to ward off evil spirits and is a noteworthy example
Day 6
This morning you arrive in Geiranger, Storfjord
PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS & NORWEGIAN FJORD CENTRE - 3 hours - £41 to £50 per person
The Eagle’s Road, as it is known locally, is Geiranger’s only connection with the outside world during the winter months. With dramatic corners and an impossibly steep gradient, the road is an adventure in itself. But on this tour, more visual delights await us.
At the Eagle Bends, a wide twist in the road allows heart stopping views of the Geirangerfjord and the town of Geiranger. We will glimpse the waterfalls known as the Seven Sisters and see abandoned mountain farms clinging to the rugged hillside. Further along the road, at Flydalsjuvet, is another spectacular viewpoint that truly captures the Geirangerfjord vista. Worth the journey up for this view alone, the added bonus is that we can see our ship in the fjord below from both photo stops. Back on the road again, we will find that the trip down the valley offers a different perspective of the region.
We will now visit the Norwegian Fjord Centre, which will give us an introduction to what people who once lived along the fjord were like and how they lived. As we wander through recreated historical settings, we will gain a great sense of what life must have been like
HERDAL SUMMER FARM - 4 hours - £60 to £69 per person
At the Eagle Bends a wide twist in the road allows heart stopping views of the Geirangerfjord and the town of Geiranger. We will glimpse the waterfalls known as the Seven Sisters and see abandoned mountain farms grasping the rugged hillside
The road from Geiranger is called the Eagle’s Road, and it is the only connection with the outside world in winter. With dramatic corners and an impossibly steep gradient, the road is an adventure in itself, but on this tour much more awaits us.
At the Eagle Bends a wide twist in the road allows heart stopping views of the Geirangerfjord and the town of Geiranger. We will glimpse the waterfalls known as the Seven Sisters and see abandoned mountain farms grasping the rugged hillside.
At 550 metres (1,800 feet) we are at the highest point on the road, before heading downhill towards Eid Lake where the expansive farms, typical of western Norway, can be seen. From the village of Eidsdal we follow the shores of Norddalsfjord to the village of Nordal, then the road climbs away from the water and reaches Herdalssetta at an elevation of 450 metres (1,500 feet). This picturesque 300-year-old farm has a spectacular setting on Herdal Lake, surrounded by mountains. We will see the small wooden buildings here with turf roofs, tucked away from avalanches under the peak of Heregga. In the summertime there are more than 450 goats roaming free, as well as cows, sheep and native blond ponies called fjord horses. We will enjoy an introduction to the art of cheese making, and taste the product if we wish.
Returning to Geiranger we can admire the lovely waterfalls of the Herdøla River.
GEIRANGER PANORAMA - 3 hours - £40 to £49 per person
Leaving Geiranger, our coach climbs a steep road complete with hairpin bends and incomparable views of the majestic Geirangerfjord. With each turn in the road the panorama unfolds – mountains and forests, streams and tiny towns clinging bravely to the steep hillsides. It is interesting to note that this route was open to traffic as early as 1889, when the construction was done entirely by hand, assisted by the hardy fjord horses.
We head towards Mount Dalsnibba (1,500 metres/4,900 feet high) and the spectacular viewpoint here that captures a truly outstanding vista of the Geirangerfjord. Worth the journey up for the view alone, an added bonus is that we will see our ship in the fjord below.
Back on the road again, the trip down the valley offers a different perspective of the region. A stop at Flydalsjuvet provides a classic view of the Geirangerfjord, with the cliff and the fjord down below. From the tops of the mountains surrounding the fjord, to the bottom of its watery depths is an incredible 2,000 metres (6,500 feet).
GEIRANGER ADVENTURE - 1.5 hours - £50 to £59 per person
The Geirangerfjord Adventure takes us on an unforgettable expedition in a secure and rigid inflatable boat (RIB) into the unique fjord landscape at “The Heart of Norway”.
We can experience the magnificent Geirangerfjord, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Natural Site, at close range on this tour. The Geirangerfjord Adventure takes us on an unforgettable expedition in a secure and rigid inflatable boat (RIB) into the unique fjord landscape at “The Heart of Norway”. We shall experience the waterfalls, nature, wildlife, local history and culture.
After a security briefing with our professional guide, we set out for our RIB tour. We will be sitting, with our arms gripping the bars in front. Coming up close to waterfalls, we shall also have fine views of the fjord farms where the people of the Geirangerfjord lived and worked a hundred years ago. The RIB will make short stops to get a better overview of the magnificent natural landscapes.
Day 7
After arriving this morning in Bergen why not try one of the excursions on offer.
EXPLORING THE HARDANGERFJORD - 8 hours - £90 to £100 per person
The second-longest Fjord in Norway, board the coach at Bergen pier to experience the beautiful fruit orchards and surrounding mountains.
Leaving the city we journey in a southerly direction through the suburbs on to the village of Os, located on the Bjørnefjord. This short fjord enjoys wonderful views of snow-capped mountains in the distance. At Hatvik we cross by ferry to Venjaneset, where we proceed past many small settlements.
Our tour continues to Gjøna Lake and the farming hamlet of Eide, which comprises several old farm buildings. It was customary during the medieval period to have approximately 15 to 20 buildings on a farm, each having its own special use – for example, one for food storage (the ‘stabbur’), another for livestock, and one for the ‘badstue’ (sauna). We may see examples of the traditional rose painting inside the living quarters here (now a museum). Refreshments are served.
We reach the Hardangerfjord at Mundheim and enjoy a one-hour drive along this ‘Queen of the Fjords’. On a clear day we will be able to view Norway’s third largest glacier, the Folgefonna Glacier. A stop is made in the village of Øystese for lunch, situated in a bay and surrounded by mountains and fertile farmland. Refreshed, we head inland to see the lovely Steinsdal Waterfall, which we can walk right behind if we wish (time permitting)!
Via several tunnels we climb to the Tokagjel Gorge, then reach the mountain plateau of Kvamskogen. This area is exceptional for hiking and skiing, and there are many holiday cottages built in the woods. We descend to the fjord again, before once more climbing to Gulbotn, another popular recreational area. We proceed to Sørfjord (South Fjord), where Oster Island – the largest island on the west coast – is in view.
Back in Bergen, we rejoin our ship after a truly memorable day!
FLIGHTSEEING BY SEAPLANE - 45 to 50 minutes of flying - £230 to £240 per person
Enjoy a spectacular Seaplane experience with this aerial tour of Bergen.
The seaplane flight takes in Bjørnefjord and the ‘Queen of the Fjords’- Hardangerfjord - heading northwards to continue along the narrow fjord to the small settlement of Botn. Our flight path then crosses the industrial town of Vaksdal, located 40 kilometres (25 miles) north east of Bergen, situated in a narrow valley.
This exhilarating flight comes to an end as we approach Bergen once more.
INTRODUCTION TO BERGEN - 2 hours - £21 to £30 per person
Boasting nearly 1,000 years’ experience of welcoming visitors to the area, the inhabitants are justly proud of their beautiful city that has a great shipping, trading and cultural tradition.
This introduction to Bergen includes all the keys sites in Norway’s Fjord capital. Taking in the Rosenkrantz Tower, a little further on we see Bryggen – the picturesque wooden hanseatic quarter along the harbour – as well as the fish market.
We continue up the Nordnes peninsula and past the Bergen Aquarium. From here we see beautiful views of the harbour before returning to the centre via the base of the tallest mountain in Bergen, Mount Ulrik (610 metres/2,000 feet above sea level). We then return to our ship.
LYSOEN ISLAND - 3 to 5 hours - £50 to £60 per person
Enjoy more of Bergen and explore the Island of Lysoen and its beautiful estate, which we reach by boat.
Our journey begins as we leave the pier and pass Bergenhus Fortress, which contains coronation hall, before passing the gabled fronts along the wharf (Bryggen) and the fish market. Passing the city park and lake, our tour continues south through Bergen’s attractive suburbs. On Nordås Lake we can see the royal residence, ‘Gamlehaugen’.
We then take in the views on top of Fana mountain before descending to Lysefjord. To access Lyseon Island we take a 10-minute boat crossing to the area where the violin virtuoso Ole Bull lived. We take a tour of the house and gain an introduction into the composer’s life.
Our route back to Bergen takes us through woodland, past lakes and through the village of Nesttun.
GRIEG'S BERGEN - 4 hours - £51 to £60 per person
Catch a glimpse of Bergen’s past in a corner of western Norway that abounds in culture and history. Take a tour round legendary composer Edvard Grieg’s lakside home.
Join us as we take a tour round Troldhaugen, the once lakside home of Edvard Grieg, now a museum. We will also have the opportunity to enjoy a short performance in the concert hall located next door.
Afterwards we return to the pier.
NORWAY OLD AND NEW - 4.5 hours - £40 to £50 per person
Enjoy a tour of the outskirts of Bergen, taking in the Fjord, lake and coastal districts.
We will take a drive by the small fishing village of Aagotnes having the chance to view a fishing farm. On our way to Øygarden we pass a number of small fishing villages. In Øygarden we will visit the coastal museum, and have the opportunity to taste a local treat - coffee with lappes (Norwegian pancakes with strawberry jam and sour cream). The coach journey back provides the opportunity to take in more of the charming area.
NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL - 9 hours - £140 to £150 per person
Experience the landscape by train for our journey up towards Voss and Mydral, before changing trains for the spectacular “Flams-banen” railway line.
From the ship we arrive in Bergen railway station for the journey up towards Voss and Mydral. On top of the Hardangervidda mountain plateau we will change trains for a spectacular ride on the “Flams-banen” railway line.
Once we arrive in Flåm we rejoin the coach and head to Stalheim’s Kleivene. At the Stalheim Hotel we shall have a buffet lunch and hopefully an opportunity for some free time.
After lunch were back on the coach to Tvinde waterfall, past Voss and once again to Bergen and the pier.
Day 8
Full day cruising and to take this last opportunity to enjoy the facilities on board the ship.
Day 9
Morning arrival into Dover
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