19 Day Sweden & Norway, Scandinavian Culture & Fjords with 6 Day Scenic Coast Cruise

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2 Stockholm, 1 Karlstad, 3 Oslo, 1 Lillehammer, 2 Geiranger, 1 Flam, 1 Bergen, 6 Cruise
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • At Stockholm's City Hall, visit the Blue & Gold Halls where the Nobel Banquet and Ball is held Visit a local confectioner to learn the art of baking traditional Swedish candy canes and keep your creation as a tasty souvenir Visit the unique Vasa Museum to view the Vasa warship, the only preserved 17th-century warship in the world In Oslo visit the Munch Museum, the world's largest museum dedicated to one single artist, Edvard Munch Visit the Fram Museum, dedicated to Norwegian polar exploration Enjoy a private visit to the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo, which celebrates the lives and achievements of Nobel Prize winners Enjoy a fun-filled beer tasting and dinner at the Lillehammer Brewery's beer cellar that dates back to 1855 Travel on the thrilling Trollstigen Mountain Road - a day of dramatic and astonishing beauty! Cruise the UNESCO-protected Geirangerfjord where mountainside farms and waterfalls dot the near-vertical cliffs Travel into the high glacial region on the famous Flam Mountain Railway, a masterpiece of Norwegian engineering In Bergen's lively fish market, stop for a tasting of the freshest and most delicious salmon caviar Dock in 33 ports of call. Your ship is uniquely designed to explore the Norwegian coastline Call at Trondheim, Norway’s capital during the Viking Age Sail through the Lofoten islands renowned for their spectacular beauty Cross the Arctic Circle, land of the "Midnight Sun" Pass through Honningsvåg, gateway to the spectacular North Cape and Lapland

What's this trip about?

    2 Stockholm, 1 Karlstad, 3 Oslo, 1 Lillehammer, 2 Geiranger, 1 Flam, 1 Bergen, 6 Cruise

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
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Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

Attractions

  • Bergen
  • Honningsvåg
  • Oslo
  • Stockholm

Trip includes

    • Small groups of maximum 22 travelers guaranteed Flights New York-Stockholm, Oslo-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges Intra-flight: Kirkenes-Oslo 17 nights accommodations
    • 2 nights Stockholm 1 night Karlstad 3 nights Oslo 1 night Lillehammer 2 nights Geiranger 1 night Flam 1 night Bergen 6 nights aboard a Hurtigruten ship, standard inside cabin Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel & cruise porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates† 37 meals: 17 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 14 dinners with wine or beer Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned vehicles Services of local English-speaking tour manager throughout Comprehensive, guided sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary Active itinerary with unique cultural features

Itinerary

DAY 1 - Depart for Sweden Depart for Sweden

DAY 2 - Arrive in Stockholm
Welcome to stunning Stockholm, spread across 14 islands and connected by 57 bridges; transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to experience the many delights of this city of contrasts. This evening, your tour begins with an orientation meeting with your Tour ...
DAY 3 - Tour Stockholm, Blue and Gold Halls, Traditional Swedish Candy Making Class
The discovery of Stockholm begins with the City Hall where you will visit the famous Blue Hall and glistening Gold Hall where the Nobel Banquet and Ball is held each year. A walk through the narrow streets of the medieval Old Town reveals rows of 17th and 18th century st...
DAY 4 - Vasa Museum, Anundshög Rune Stone & Ancient Burial Mound, Arrive in Karlstad
Begin your day with a fascinating visit to the unique Vasa Museum, home of the restored royal warship that set off on a maiden voyage and sank to the bottom of the sea. Then, say goodbye to Stockholm as you drive west through the Swedish lowlands, the traditional heart o...
DAY 5 - Travel to Oslo, Munch Museum
Today, savor the morning in Karlstad before departing for Oslo, the futuristic capital of Norway. Upon arrival, visit the Munch Museum, the world's largest museum dedicated to one single artist, Edvard Munch. This Norwegian painter is an important figure of Modernism, an...
DAY 6 - Fram Museum, Vigeland Sculpture Park, National Museum, Private Visit to Nobel Peace Center
Begin the day with a visit to the Fram Museum, dedicated to Norwegian polar exploration. Go aboard the strongest wooden ship ever built, the polar ship Fram, one of Norway's national treasures and learn how the crew managed to survive under the harshest conditions. Next,...
DAY 7 - Olympic Ski Jump, Lillehammer Brewery
This morning, travel to Lillehammer where your exploration begins at the Lillehammer Ski Jump dating back to the 1994 Winter Olympics. Ascend by chair lift* to the ski jump tower where you can admire panoramic views of Lillehammer and Lake Mjosa from the terrace (conditi...
DAY 8 - Trollstigen Mountain Road to Geiranger
A day of astonishing beauty as you travel on the thrilling Trollstigen Mountain Road on your way to Geiranger. View the dramatic fjords and towering mountain vistas. Tucked into the mountains with its eleven hair-raising hairpin bends, the road snakes its way along the s...
DAY 9 - Cruise on the Geirangerfjord
Today is highlighted by a cruise on the wondrous Geirangerfjord, renowned for its unsurpassed beauty. Pass scattered cliffside farms that cling to towering, nearly sheer walls, majestic mountain peaks and lush green vegetation. Then, the boat twists and turns to the amaz...
DAY 10 - Norwegian Glacier Museum
Depart Geiranger this morning and head to the fascinating hands-on Norwegian Glacier Museum. The museum's exhibits offer a unique perspective of glaciers, their movements, crevasses and an informative audio-visual presentation. You can even experiment with 1,000 year old...
DAY 11 - Flam Mountain Railway, Farm Visit, Bergen
Board the world-famous Flam Mountain Railway, a masterpiece of Norwegian engineering, for a train ride into Norway's high glacial regions. View pastures, waterfalls and snow-clad peaks, all nestled beautifully into the surrounding mountainside. Ascend to 3,000 feet withi...
DAY 12 - Bryggen, Fish Market & Salmon Tasting, Evening Embarkation
Begin the day with a stroll through Bryggen, the city's old Hanseatic wharf district known for its busy harbor and gabled traditional wooden buildings. Founded during the days of the Hanseatic League, it is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After a walk through the popul...
DAY 13 - Enchanting Alesund
Today, the ship arrives in picturesque Ålesund, an enchanting town renowned for its Art Nouveau architecture, surrounding fjords and the high peaks of the Sunnmore Alps. Spend some free time to explore Alesund independently* *Exact time in port will vary per sailing. Pl...
DAY 14 - Royal Trondheim
Dock today in Trondheim, Norway's oldest city and original capital, with its colorful history reflected in its architecture. The city, known as the historic, religious, and technological capital of Norway is dominated by its University of Science and Technology. Free tim...
DAY 15 - Arctic Circle, Bodø, "Sea Eagle Capital", Svolvaer and Lofoten Islands
Your excitement builds as the ship crosses the Arctic Circle today, one of the journey's highlights. The Arctic Circle marks the southern extremity of the polar, 24-hour sunlight day, often referred to as the "Midnight Sun." The ship arrives in Bodø, situated on a penins...
DAY 16 - Tromsø, Gateway to the Arctic
At night, you pass through the magnificent Trollfjord and sail through the narrow Raftsund Strait where the rugged mountainous landscape juts up against the horizon. This afternoon, the ship docks in lively Tromsø, gateway to Arctic Norway. This town, beside the mighty A...
DAY 17 - Honningsvåg, Northernmost Point of Europe
Arrive today in the pretty town of Honningsvåg, gateway to the spectacular North Cape with its subarctic landscape, the northernmost point of mainland Europe. Home to just a small population, Honningsvåg is primarily a fishing community, characterized by its brightly pai...
DAY 18 - Disembarkation in Kirkenes, Flight to Oslo
The vistas and sea life become more dramatic as you approach Kirkenes today; just a short distance from the Russian border and the Sámi communities of northern Scandinavia. Disembark and transfer to the airport for your flight back to Oslo. Tonight, celebrate your last night in Norway and bid farewell to your Tour Manager Overnight: Oslo Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 19 - Depart Norway
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

Exact time in port will vary per sailing. Optional tours are available for purchase on board and are subject to availability. Please visit this link for tour information.

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Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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Additional Information: Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers, but does include flight Kirkenes-Oslo.

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