NORWEGIAN TREASURES 2008

 

COASTAL VOYAGE - FJORDS - FLAM RAILWAY

 

9 days / 8 nights, Oslo - Kirkenes - Southbound Hurtigruten - North Cape - Tromsø -

Lofoten - Svolvær - Stamsund - Bodø - Trondheim - Molde - Ålesund - Bergen -

Sognefjord - Balestrand - Flåm Railway - Myrdal - Oslo


Departures: Daily, May - September

Norwegian Treasures onboard the Norwegian Coastal Steamer

 Begin your journey in Oslo and enjoy the sights of the bustling capital of Norway. Visit Vigeland Sculpture Park,

 Holmenkollen and the Viking ship Museum. A short flight brings you to one of the most northern points to Kirkenes.

 Embark on the southbound sailing of the "World's Most Beautiful Sea Voyage, the Norwegian Coastal Voyage,

 a unique combination of first-class passenger ship and working ship. Highlights of your southbound voyage include

 Honningsvåg, Hammerfest, Tromsø, the spectacular Lofoten Islands with the captivating Trollfjord, Svolvær,

 Stamsund, Bodø, Trondheim, Ålesund, before arriving in Bergen. Enjoy optional shore excursions to the North Cape,

 in Tromsø, Harstad, Svolvær and the 1000-year-old city of Trondheim with its beautiful cathedral, the Nidaros Dom.
 Bergen is the end of your Norway cruise.

 After visiting Bergen we follow the famous Sognefjord in a Nutshell route, sailing through the mighty Sogne Fjord,

 longest and deepest fjord in the world. Enjoy the stay at the historic Kvikne's Hotel, dating back to 1850. Ride the

 famous Flåm Railway from Flåm to Myrdal, ascending through the Flam Valley to Myrdal. Board the scenic Bergen

 Rail for a spectacular rail journey to Oslo, your final destination of our Treasures of Norway!
 

Day 1 OSLO - KIRKENES - HURTIGRUTEN (L, D)

Flight from Oslo to Kirkenes. (not included) Self-transfer to the pier. Today you embark on the "World's Most Beautiful Sea Voyage", sailing southbound from Kirkenes to Bergen. Cruise through the magnificent Lofoten Islands, the narrow Trollfjord, and call on ports such as Tromsø, Svolvær, Bodø, Trondheim, Molde and Ålesund before arriving in Bergen, capital of the fjords. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board. Overnight in your comfortable cabin on board the Coastal Steamer.

Accommodation: Onboard Hurtigruten

 

Oslo Karl Johan Blvd

 

Day 2 - 5 COASTAL STEAMER - NORTH CAPE - TROMSØ - LOFOTEN - BODØ - TRONDHEIM - ÅLESUND - BERGEN (B, L, D)

During the next 4 days, experience the fascinating blend of the Coastal Steamer, a comfortable passenger- as well as working ship, still acting as the lifeline of Norway, delivering cargo and mail, as it sails along the rugged Norwegian coastline. Highlights of your southbound voyage are Honningsvåg, Hammerfest, Tromsø, Lofoten Islands, Svolvær, Bodø, Trondheim and Ålesund. Enjoy optional shore excursions to the North Cape, in Tromsø, Harstad, Svolvær and Trondheim.

Accommodation: Onboard Hurtigruten

 

Norwegian Coastal Steamer


Day 6 ARRIVAL BERGEN (B, L)

Breakfast and lunch on board before your afternoon arrival in Bergen. Transfer on your own to the hotel and spend the afternoon at leisure. Overnight at the fabulous Clarion Admiral Hotel, centrally located on the waterfront.

Accommodation: Clarion Hotel Admiral

Bergen Bryggen


Day 07 BERGEN - SOGNE FJORD CRUISE - BALESTRAND (B, D)

After breakfast, transfer on your own to the nearby pier. Cruise through the mighty Sogne Fjord to Balestrand. Short walking transfer to the hotel. Afternoon at leisure. This evening enjoy the world-renowned buffet dinner at one of the most scenic first class resorts in Norway. Overnight at the historic Kvikne's Hotel, dating back to 1877.
Accommodation: Kvikne's Hotel

Day 08 BALESTRAND - FLÅM RAILWAY - MYRDAL - OSLO (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer on your own to the pier for your cruise to Flåm. Ride the famous Flåm Railway to Myrdal, where you connect with the scenic Bergenbanen to Oslo. Evening arrival in Oslo. Transfer on your own to the hotel.
Accommodation: Thon Hotel Bristol

 

Day 09 OSLO (B)

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out. Your Norwegian Treasures program has come to an end.

Option: Extend your stay in Oslo or take the DFDS cruise to Copenhagen.

 

 

 

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 Departure Dates
 Norwegian Treasures, 9 days

 Daily, May - September

 

 Prices in US Dollar
 May P2 L2 I2
 Double 3,260 2,835 2,730
 Single n/a 3,510 3,300
 June & July P2 L2 I2
 Double 3,580 3,050 2,835
 Single n/a 3,725 3,510
 August P2 L2 I2
 Double 3,475 2,945 2,835
 Single n/a 3,725 3,510
 September P2 L2 I2
 Double 3,155 2,835 2,730
 Single n/a 3,510 3,300

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

 per day.

 Other cabin categories available on request.

 

 Included

  • 5 nights Norwegian Coastal Voyage, southbound, Kirkenes - Bergen

  • 3 nights first class first class hotels

  • Scandinavian breakfast buffet daily

  • Cabin category selection of your choice

  • All meals on board the Coastal Steamer

  • 1 x Buffet dinner at Kvikne's Hotel

  • Sogne Fjord Cruise, Bergen - Balestrand

  • Cruise, Balestrand - Flåm

  • Flåm Railway, Myrdal - Flåm

  • Train, Oslo - Myrdal

  • 2nd class seat reservation

 Not Included

  • Trans-Atlantic Airfare / Airport taxes

  • SAS/Braathens flight Oslo - Kirkenes

  • 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 $ 48 per person will be added

 to your invoice.

 

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

  • Oslo / Bergen city sightseeing excursion

  • DFDS Seaways, Oslo - Copenhagen

 List of Hotels

 Night 1 - 5

 On board Hurtigruten

 Night 6

 Clarion Hotel Admiral

 Bergen

 Night 7

 Kvikne's Hotel

 Balestrand

 

 Night 8

 Thon Hotel Bristol

 Oslo

 

 Hurtigruten route map

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