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NORWEGIAN SPLENDOR 2006:

 

COASTAL VOYAGE - FJORDS - FLAM RAILWAY


16 days / 15 nights, Oslo - Norway Nutshell Tour - Flåm Railway - Flåm - Bergen -

Norway Coastal Voyage - Bergen - Ålesund - Geiranger Fjord - Trondheim - Bodø - Lofoten Islands -

Stamsund - Svolvær - Tromsø - Hammerfest - Honningsvåg - North Cape - Kirkenes - Bergen

Departures: Daily, May - September 2006

Oslo is your starting point for an unforgettable journey. Enjoy the Oslo Highlights city sightseeing including the Viking ship Museum, Vigeland Sculpture Park and Holmenkollen. Depart Oslo on the famous Norway Nutshell  route, starting with a rail journey on the scenic Bergenbanen across snow-capped mountains via Geilo and Finse to Myrdal. Ride on the world famous Flåm Railway, descending through the wild Flåm Valley to Flåm. Cruise the spectacular Aurland- and Nærøy Fjord, the narrowest arm of the Sogne Fjord, to Gudvangen. Continue by bus via the steep Stalheim Canyon Road to Voss; in Voss join the Bergenbanen bound for Bergen, capital of the Fjords. Enjoy visits to the famous Fish and Flower Market and Troldhaugen, home of Norway's famous composer Edvard Grieg.

Embark on the on the "World's Most Beautiful Sea Voyage", the Norwegian Coastal Steamer, sailing northbound along the rugged and mystical Norwegian coastline. Visit Ålesund, Molde, Kristiansund, Trondheim, cross the Arctic Circle before arriving in Bodø. Cruise through the Lofoten Islands into the dramatically narrow Raftsund Straits and the majestic Trollfjord. Experience the lively ports of Hammerfest, Honningsvåg and Kirkenes, the most northern city on your journey. Return flight from Kirkenes to Oslo, Norway's bustling capital. What better way to conclude your journey of the Norwegian Splendor!

 

 

Day 1 Arrive Oslo
Individual arrival in Oslo. Transfer on your own to the hotel. Spend the day at your leisure to explore the sights of Oslo. Overnight at the Hotel Opera.

Day 2 Oslo (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Today enjoy a 3 hour City Sightseeing Tour. Visit the Vigeland Sculpture Park, Holmenkollen Ski Jump, the Viking Ship Museum and the city center. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight at the Hotel Opera.

Day 3 Oslo – Myrdal – Flam (B, D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning departure on the Bergenline over the high mountain plateau to Myrdal. Continue with a spectacular ride on the world famous Flam Railway down to the village of Flam. Short walk to the hotel. Enjoy dinner and overnight at the Fretheim Hotel.

Day 4 Flam – Gudnavgen – Voss – Bergen (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer on your own to the pier and depart on a two hour cruise on the Aurland and Naeroyfjord to Gudvangen. Continue on by bus to Voss via the Stalheim Canyon Road. Arrive Voss and continue to Bergen via train. Arrive Bergen and transfer on your own to the hotel. Overnight at the First Hotel Marin.

Day 5 Bergen – Norwegian Coastal Voyage (B, D)
Breakfast at the hotel. This morning enjoy a 3 hour City Sightseeing Tour. Visit the Fish & Flower Market, the Hanseatic Quarters, Old Bergen Museum and Troldhaugen. Afternoon at leisure. Transfer on your own to the pier. Your trip aboard the Norwegian Coastal Voyage will begin in the evening from Bergen

Day 6* Maløy - Torvik - Ålesund - Molde – Kristiansund (B, L, D)
When you awake, the ship will be crossing Stadthavet and heading for Torvik. You'll have time to stroll around the beautiful Art Nouveau town of Ålesund. After a short stop at the Jazz Festival town of Molde, you'll cross Hustadvika before docking at Kristiansund. *Between April 1-September 30, all ships call at Geiranger in the spectacular Geiranger Fjord on day 2, giving you an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful Brudesloret, Friaren, and the Seven Sisters waterfalls.

Day 7 Trondheim – Rorvik (B, L, D)
You'll arrive in Trondheim early this morning, where you'll have ample free time to explore this historic and colorful town. Take a stroll through the streets, past the charming harbor, or cross the old city bridge to see the restored wooden buildings in Bakklandet. From Trondheim the ship will sail past many islands and skerries before arriving in Rorvik, where the southbound and northbound Coastal ships meet.


Day 8 Ornes - Bodø - Stamsund – Svolvær (B, L, D)
You'll have passed the Arctic Circle before you are fully awake. Now in the land of the Midnight Sun, the ship will follow the mighty Borvass Mountains on its way into Bodø. Then you'll sail out to sea, crossing Vestfjord in the direction of the dramatic Lofoten Islands before reaching Stamsund and Svolvær in the evening. Later in the evening, the ship will continue north through the beautiful, narrow Raftsund Strait, passing the majestic Trollfjord on the port side.

Day 9 Harstad - Finnsnes - Tromsø – Skjervøy (B, L, D)
The ship will call at Harstad at breakfast time. It will then continue through Vagsfjord and Malangen before starting its approach to Tromsø. You'll have three hours for shopping and sightseeing in the capital of Arctic Norway before you leave to cross Lopphavet. Tomorrow, you'll wake up in Hammerfest.

Day 10 Hammerfest - Havøysund - Honningsvåg - Kjollefjord - Mehamn - 
Berlevåg (B, L, D)

In the Finnmark region, nature has created an austere, more dramatic landscape. You'll see both fishing villages from days gone by and lively fishing ports bustling with activity. The ship will head for Havøysund and Honningsvåg, before turning east across Austhavet toward the well-known fishing villages of Kjollefjord, Mehamn, and Berlevåg. 

Day 11 Kirkenes-Vardo-Batsfjord-Berlevåg (B, L, D)
After a few hours docked at Kirkenes, the ship will depart once again to start the second half of its voyage. On the southbound journey, it will be daylight when it was night on the trip northward. Crossing Varangerfjord, you'll arrive in Vardø, the easternmost point in Norway. Leaving Vardø, the ship will circumnavigate the Varanger Peninsula before arriving in Batsfjord and Berlevåg in the evening. The journey will then continue along the coast of the Finnmark region.

Day 12 Honningsvåg - Havøysund - Hammerfest - Oksfjord - Skjervøy – Tromsø (B, L, D)
You'll arrive at Honningsvåg in the early hours of the morning. After calling at Havøysund, the ship will stop for two hours in Hammerfest. It will then head south across Sorøysund to Oksfjord. Once again, you'll cross Lopphavet, arriving at Skjervøy in the evening. You'll dock in Tromsø shortly before midnight, just in time to enjoy the nightlife of this city, which is known as "the Paris of the North."

Day 13 Harstad - Risøyhamn - Sortland - Stokmarknes - Svolvær – Stamsund (B, L, D)
The island groups of Lofoten and Vesterålen are believed by many to be the most beautiful scenery on the journey. Before you reach the islands, you'll see the captain carefully maneuver the ship through the shallow waters of the Risøyrenna Channel, where shallow sand banks are visible through the clear green water on both sides of the channel. You'll pass through the dramatic narrow Raftsund Strait leading into the breathtaking Trollfjord before arriving in Svolvær and Stamsund. In the evening, the ship heads east across Vestfjord toward Bodø. 

Day 14 Ornes - Nesna - Sandnessjoen - Bronnøysund – Rorvik (B, L, D)
After leaving Ornes, you'll travel through exciting and colorful waters, sailing through narrow straits bordered by lush agricultural land. Nearly every peak of the towering mountains in the background is associated with a local legend. Crossing the Arctic Circle once again, you'll pass both Nesna and Sandnessjoen. On the approach to Bronnøysund, which you'll reach in the afternoon, you'll pass the spectacular, mythical Seven Sisters Mountains. Make sure you're on deck when the ship leaves Bronnøysund and you'll see why the captain needs a steady hand! The last port of call for today will be Rorvik.

Day 15 Trondheim - Kristiansund – Molde (B, L, D)
You arrive in Trondheim early, and you can use the morning to visit Norway's largest medieval church, Nidaros Cathedral, and the newly restored Archbishop's Residence. The ship will then continue its journey, sailing out through the beautiful Trondheimsfjord, past the islands of Grip and Hitra, with its large flocks of deer. It will then pass Smola before arriving in Kristiansund, a town famous for the local salted cod. At the end of the day, you call at Molde, before arriving in Ålesund late in the evening with just enough time for a quick stroll on shore.

Day 16 Florø – Bergen (B)
During the night, the ship will call at Torvik, Maløy, and Florø. The World's Most Beautiful Voyage is drawing to a close. But don't say good-bye just yet . . . ahead of you lies mile after mile of spectacular west Norway scenery: holly trees on Svanøy, the mouth of Sognefjord, and the beautiful archipelago on the approach to Bergen. 

 

 

 

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Departure Dates 2006
Norwegian Splendor, 16 days

Daily, May - September

 
Prices in US Dollars
May P2 L2 I2
Double 3,890 3,275 3,125
Single n/a 4,120 3,930

June & July P2 L2 I2
Double 4,335 3,620 3,350
Single n/a 5,215 4,810
August P2 L2 I2
Double 3,890 3,275 3,125
Single n/a 4,120 3,930
September P2 L2 I2
Double 3,500 3,050 2,905
Single n/a 3,310 3,165
Please Note: A fuel surcharge of $ 72 per person will be added to your invoice.

Other cabin categories available on request

Included

  • 4 nights first class hotels

  • Scandinavian breakfast buffet daily

  • Dinner Buffet, Fretheim Hotel in Flåm

  • Norway Nutshell Excursion, Oslo - Flåm / Flåm - Bergen

  • Seat reservation in 2nd class

  • 12-day Norwegian Coastal Voyage, Roundtrip, Bergen - Bergen

  • Cabin category selection of your choice

  • All meals on board the Coastal Steamer

  • 3-hour Oslo Highlights city sightseeing tour

  • 3-hour city sightseeing tour of Bergen

Not Included

  • Airfare & Airport taxes

  • Transfer between airport/hotel/ ship/train or bus station

  • Shore excursions

  • Gratuities

  • Personal insurance / personal items

  • $ 25 Service fee

Add-ons: Tour Options
  • Additional nights in Oslo / Bergen

  • DFDS Seaways cruise Oslo - Copenhagen

  • Copenhagen package

List of Hotels

Night 1 & 2

Hotel Opera

Oslo / Norway

 

Night 3

Fretheim Hotel

Flåm

 

Night 4

First Hotel Marin

Bergen

Night 5 - 16

On board the Coastal Steamer

 

 

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