10 Day Affordable Norway with 5 Day Scenic Coast Cruise: Mountains, Fjords & Northern Lights Pursuit 2018 Itinerary

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Overview

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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Visit Oslo's world-famous open-air Vigeland Sculpture Park brimming with over 200 sculptures Embark on the Coastal Cruise in scenic Kirkenes, a small town near the Russian border Enjoy sailing through the Lofoten and Vesteralen islands renowned for their spectacular beauty Dock in the port town of Svolvaer, quaint capital of the Lofoten Islands Cruise the magical Helgeland Coast with vistas of thousands of islets and steep granite walls Cross the Arctic Circle, a special moment on your journey south along Norway's coast Dock in ancient Trondheim, with its colorful history mirrored in its handsome architecture Leisure time in Bergen, the 900-year-old harbor town established by Viking King Olav

What's this trip about?

    2 Oslo, 5 Cruise, 1 Bergen

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Norway

Attractions

  • Bergen

Trip includes

    • Flights New York-Oslo, Bergen-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges Intra-flight: Oslo-Kirkenes 8 nights accommodations
    • 2 nights Oslo 5 nights aboard the MS Nordkapp, MS Nordnorge, or MS Nordlys, Standard Inside Cabin 1 night Bergen Hotel porterage All transfers and port fees 19 meals: 8 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners with wine or beer Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Entrance fees per itinerary

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Itinerary

DAY 1 - Depart for Norway
Depart for Oslo, Norway

DAY 2 - Arrive in Oslo
Arrive in Oslo, Norway's 1000-year-old capital city; transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to rest and relax in this beautiful city surrounded by magnificent hills. Tonight, join the briefing by your Tour Manager on the extraordinary voyage that lies ahead, followed by a Welcome Drink and Dinner at your hotel with your fellow travelers Overnight: Oslo Meals: Dinner

DAY 3 - Oslo City Tour
This morning, enjoy a city tour of Oslo. Pass the National Theater, the 19th Century Royal Palace and visit the main square to view the Cathedral. Next, visit the Vigeland Sculpture Park, designed by Gustav Vigeland. The park contains 192 sculptures with more than 600 fi...
DAY 4 - Flight to Kirkenes, Afternoon Embarkation
A short flight takes you to Kirkenes, a small town near the Russian border and the Sami communities of northern Scandinavia. Known as the capital of the Barents region and the Gateway to the East, people here speak Norwegian, Sami, Finnish and Russian. Continue to the po...
DAY 5 - Hammerfest
You dock this morning in Hammerfest, the world’s northernmost town. Despite its remote location, it was the first Norwegian town to have electric street lighting and its own power station. A well protected harbor has been the cornerstone of the town’s growth with a boomi...
DAY 6 - Vesteralen and Lofoten Islands
A highpoint of your cruise is the voyage today through the magnificent Lofoten and Vesteralen islands. Warmed by the Gulf Stream, this collection of Arctic islands off the northwest coast of Norway are renowned for their spectacular natural beauty -- steep jagged mountai...
DAY 7 - Helgeland Coast, Arctic Circle, Seven Sisters
Awake to an exceptional day filled with spectacular scenery! As you cruise along the magical Helgeland Coast, vistas of thousands of islets, fertile farmlands and steep granite walls encircle you. Cross the Arctic Circle and pass the idyllic island of Sandnessjoen and on...
DAY 8 - Royal City of Trondheim, Scenic Sailing
Dock this morning in ancient Trondheim, Norway's oldest city and first capital, with its colorful history mirrored in its handsome architecture. The city, known as the historical, religious, and technological capital of Norway, is dominated by its University of Science a...
DAY 9 - Disembarkation in Bergen
Savor the glorious scenery this morning before your cruise docks in Bergen, the picturesque harbor town established by the Viking King Olav more than 900 years ago. Today, Bergen is known as the unofficial capital of Western Norway, and the world's only city surrounded b...
DAY 10 - Depart Norway
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast **Please note: Northern Lights viewing is subject to correct weather conditions and sightings cannot be guaranteed Please note that exact time in port will vary per sailing. Please see port schedu...

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Last Updated: 7/15/2018

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    • *Not Included:Shore excursions, optional tours, and gratuities for tour manager & local guides.
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Optional Activities
Treasures of Oslo Admire the highlights of Norway's great seafaring tradition as you enjoy a guided visit to two of Oslo’s most intriguing museums, the Viking Ship Museum and Kon-Tiki Museum. On your first stop, you will see three 1,200-year-old ornamented Viking ships, which are the best preserved in existence. These incredible artifacts were uncovered from historic burial mounds together with contemporary 9th-century artifacts. The museum is most famous for its wholly complete Oseberg ship and the unique insight into life during the Viking era it offers. Continue to the Kon-Tiki Museum where you will see the fantastic vessels the Ra and Kon-Tiki. Thor Heyerdahl gained worldwide fame when in 1947 when he crossed the Pacific Ocean on the balsawood raft, the Kon-Tiki. This expedition, along with subsequent voyages on the reed boats the Ra and Tigris showed how early man had mastered sailing before the saddle and wheel were invented. Approximate tour duration is 2.5 hours. OnDay : 3 Price : $65
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Additional Information: Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers, but does include flight Oslo-Kirkenes.
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