8 days / 7 nights
Bergen • Kirkenes

Fares

Travelling along Norway's stunning and dramatic northern coastline aboard your ship, this voyage will introduce you to the people and places of a land steeped in history and tradition. With the aid of a lavishly illustrated series of lectures, you will learn about the geography, wildlife and history of this breathtaking part of the world.

With the stark grandeur of the mountains as a backdrop, you sail through a dramatic landscape of deep fjords, mountain peaks, gentle pastures and brightly painted wooden houses that cling precariously to tiny islands, all the while basking in the beautiful rich colours of the long, lingering twilight of spring and autumn.

Day 1 :

Join the tour in the cultural city of Bergen, the gateway to the fjords, where your amazing journey begins with an evening departure. Settle into the gentle rhythm of life on board as the ship glides along the unspoilt coast.

Day 2 :

A perfect start to your second day is an early arrival at the enchanting Art Nouveau town of Ålesund, which is situated across several islands at the entrance to Geirangerfjord.

Day 3 :

Continuing north, the medieval city of Trondheim is today's highlight. Standing proud against the natural backdrop, its colourful history is reflected in handsome civic architecture. Excursions include the medieval Nidaros Cathedral or the enthralling Ringve Music Museum.

Day 4 :

In the early hours you experience the thrill of crossing the Arctic Circle as the voyage continues to the modern town of Bodø, from where you can join a Sea Eagle safari and witness the world's strongest maelstrom or 'whirling stream' at Saltstraumen. The glorious Lofoten Islands are where the day draws to a close with a stop at the capital, Svolvær.

Day 5 :

A relaxing morning at sea precedes your arrival in Tromsø - the capital of the Arctic. The simple interior of the Arctic Cathedral gives prominence to a triangular stained-glass window filling an entire wall.

Day 6 :

After an early call at Hammerfest you arrive in Honningsvåg, the largest fishing village in Finnmark, and doorway to the wonders of the spectacular North Cape, mainland Europe's northernmost point at 71º north.

Day 7 :

The vistas become more dramatic as the ship approaches the finale of the northbound voyage here in the far reaches of Europe. Soon you reach Kirkenes, from where the emotive border with Russia a few kilometres away or the Sami communities of Northern Finland may be visited. Here the ship bids farewell to passengers travelling northbound only, and welcomes those joining for the southbound voyage. Transfer to airport and fly to Oslo. Overnight at hotel.

Day 8 :

Tour ends in Oslo.

Southbound - Day 7 - 13 :

It is possible to extend your voyage to sail southbound from Kirkenes to Bergen including one night in Bergen at the end (unaccompanied).
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DEPARTURE 2008 :

18 September, 2008.

PRICES : 2008 Move cursor over cabin grade for description.

*Single supplement.

All above prices are in £s per person based on two people travelling together and sharing a twin cabin/room.

Golden Years Reduction (GYR) : £50 applies to passengers aged 65 or over on ship departure date.

YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES:

• Domestic flight Kirkenes to Oslo incl all applicable airport taxes and service charges.
• Six nights Voyage North in a cabin of your choice incl. full board.
• One night in Oslo incl. breakfast.
• On board lecturer.
• Transfers (excluding airport transfers on days 1 and 8).

NOT INCLUDED :

• International flights
• Airport transfers on days 1 and 8
• Travel insurance
• Luggage handling
• Optional excursions

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FLIGHT PRICE : £285 per person

YOUR FLIGHT PRICE INCLUDES :

• Return economy class flights between London Heathrow and Bergen with return from Oslo, including all applicable taxes and service charges.
• Airport transfers.

Departures and supplements from other UK airports are available on request.