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NORWEGIAN ODYSSEY 2008

 

 CITIES - FJORDS - NORWEGIAN COASTAL VOYAGE


ONE OF OUR BEST SELLERS!

 

12 days / 11 nights, Oslo - Myrdal - Flåm Railway - Sogne Fjord - Balestrand - Bergen -

Northbound Coastal Voyage - Ålesund - Geiranger Fjord - Trondheim - Bodø -

Lofoten - Svolvær - Tromsø - North Cape - Kirkenes - Oslo

 

Departures: Daily, May 01 - September 30, 2008

Cruises in Norway, Spitsbergen, Greenland and Scandinavia

One of our bestselling cruises, the Norwegian Odyssey. Enjoy the scenic train journey on the Norway Nutshell, ride the famous Flåm Railway to Flåm, descending through wild, mountain scene with thundering waterfalls, ending in the fertile Flåm Valley. Fjord cruise on the mighty Sogne Fjord to the fjord village of Balestrand. Overnight at the historic Kvikne's Hotel, dating back to 1850, before cruising through the mighty Sogne Fjord, longest and deepest fjord in the world, ending in the colorful Hanseatic city of Bergen.

Embark on the Norwegian Coastal Steamer for the "World's Most Beautiful Sea Voyage", offering a unique combination of first-class passenger ship and working ship. The Coastal Voyage is still a lifeline of Norway along a stretch of coast characterized by vast distances, a sparse population, dramatic fjords and breathtaking scenery. Among ports of call on your northbound sailing are Ålesund, Trondheim, the Lofoten Islands, Tromsø and the rugged North Cape. Enjoy the optional shore excursions, including the breathtaking Geiranger Fjord as well as the 1000 year-old city of Trondheim with the medieval Nidaros Cathedral. Disembark in Kirkenes, and fly back to Oslo.
This unescorted journey on the Norwegian Odyssey features the captivating western coastline of Norway, combined with fjord cruises and magnificent scenery of the Fjord region, highlights of bustling capitals and port cities. Along with the Lofoten Islands, the Trollfjord and North Cape, you will experience Norway as only a few will see!
 

Day 1 ARRIVAL IN OSLO
Arrive at Oslo Gardermoen Airport. Transfer on your own to the hotel. Rest of day at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel Bristol or similar, ideally located in the city center close to Karl-Johan Boulevard.

Accommodation: Thon Hotel Bristol


Day 2 OSLO (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Your day is free in Oslo to explore the many sights and museums. Perhaps a visit the Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Holmenkollen Ski Jump, or take a short cruise to Bygdøy Peninsula. Overnight at the Hotel Bristol or similar, ideally located in the city center.
Accommodation: Thon Hotel Bristol

 

Day 3 OSLO - FLÅM - BALESTRAND (B, D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer on your own to Oslo Central Station for your departure on the scenic Bergenbanen to Myrdal. Take the famous Flåm Railway to Flåm. Cruise the spectacular Sogne Fjord to Balestrand. This evening enjoy the fabulous buffet dinner and overnight at one of the most scenic first class resorts in Norway, the historic Kvikne's Hotel, anno 1877.

Accommodation: Kvikne's Hotel

Day 4 BALESTRAND - BERGEN (B)
After breakfast, embark on your cruise to Bergen. Upon arrival, transfer on your own to the hotel. Afternoon at leisure to explore the sights of Bergen. Perhaps enjoy a ride on the Fløybanen to Mt. Fløyen. Overnight at the first class Clarion Admiral Hotel, ideally located on the waterfront in the city center.

Accommodation: Clarion Hotel Admiral


Day 5 BERGEN - COASTAL STEAMER (B, D)
After breakfast, spend your day at leisure. Visit the colorful Fish and Flower Market, Bryggen, and Troldhaugen, home of famous composer Edvard Grieg. Perhaps take the funicular to Mt. Floyen. This evening transfer on your own to the Coastal Steamer pier. Depart on your northbound voyage and enjoy a light dinner onboard the ship. Overnight in your cabin of choice on board.
Accommodation: onboard Hurtigruten

 

Day 6 MALØY - TORVIK- ÅLESUND - MOLDE - KRISTIANSUND (B, L, D)

When you awake, the ship will be crossing Stadthavet and be heading forTorvik. 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 Bridal Veil and Seven Sisters waterfalls. Overnight in your cabin of choice on board.

Accommodation: onboard Hurtigruten


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. Overnight in your cabin of choice on board.
Accommodation: onboard Hurtigruten

 

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. Overnight in your cabin of choice on board.
Accommodation: onboard Hurtigruten

 

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.
Accommodation: onboard Hurtigruten


Day 10 HAMMERFEST - HAVØYSUND - HONNINGSVÅG - KJOLLEFJORD- MEHAMN - BERLEVÅG - KIRKENES (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.
Accommodation: onboard Hurtigruten

 

Day 11 KIRKENES - OSLO (B)

Breakfast onboard. Morning arrival in Kirkenes, transfer on your own to the Kirkenes Airport. ( Flight not included ) Transfer on your own to the hotel. Overnight at the Thon Bristol Hotel. ( or optional Airport Hotel ).

Accommodation: Thon Hotel Bristol

 

Day 12 OSLO (B)

After breakfast check out and end services.

 

 

 

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 Departure Dates 2008
 Norwegian Odyssey, 12 days

 Daily, May 01 - September 30

 Prices in US Dollar
 May P - outside L - outside I - inside
 Double 3,985 3,455 3,350
 Single n/a 4,385 4,280
 June & July P - outside L - outside I - inside
 Double 4,410 3,775 3,455
 Single n/a 4,705 4,385
 August P - outside L - outside I -  inside
 Double 3,985 3,455 3,350
 Single n/a 4,385 4,280
 September P - outside L - outside I - inside
 Double 3,670 3,240 3,135
 Single n/a 4,175 3,960

 Rates do not include a fuel surcharge of  $ 8 per person

 per day.

 Other cabin categories available on request.

 

 Included

  • 5 nights first class first class hotels

  • Scandinavian breakfast buffet daily

  • Norwegian Coastal Voyage, Northbound Bergen - Kirkenes, 7 days

  • Cabin category selection of your choice

  • All meals on board the Coastal Steamer

  • 1 x Buffet dinner at Kvikne's Hotel

  • Train, Oslo - Myrdal

  • Flåm Railway, Myrdal - Flåm

  • Cruise, Flåm - Balestrand

  • Sogne Fjord Cruise, Balestrand - Bergen

  • 2nd class seat reservation

 Not Included

  • SAS/Braathens flight Kirkenes - Oslo

  • Fuel Surcharge of $ 56 per person

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

  • Shore excursions

  • Gratuities

  • Personal insurance / personal items

  • $ 25 Service fee

 Please note:

 A fuel surcharge of $ 56 per person will be added

 to your invoice.

 

 Add-ons: Tour Options
  • Additional nights in Oslo / Bergen
  • Oslo / Bergen city sightseeing excursion
  • DFDS Seaways, Oslo - Copenhagen
 List of Hotels

 Night 1, 2 & 10

 Hotel Bristol

 Oslo / Norway

 Night 3

 Kvikne's Hotel

 Balestrand

 Night 4

 Clarion Admiral Hotel

 Bergen

 Night 5 - 10

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