Essential Norwegian Explorer
Combining 11 fascinating days
from Bergen on board the coastal voyage with time on the mainland,
the Essential Norwegian Explorer also includes visits to Trondheim
and Oslo, before returning to Bergen.
This is the ideal journey for
those who wish to gain an insight into the varied landscapes
and cities of Norway.
You will experience the highlights of the Hurtigruten, before
travelling on modern and comfortable Norwegian trains through
the mountains, lakes, valleys and incredible cities of the
Norwegian mainland.
The three distinctive cities we visit – medieval Trondheim,
the capital Oslo and, gateway to the fjords, Bergen are linked
by two of Europe’s most scenic railway journeys, and
our time in each allows us to see the very best that they
have to offer.
NEW: take a virtual cruise along
the Norwegian Coast using the special Google Earth tours
we have created
View
the Ships - A brief description of the ships in our Norwegian
fleet.
Click
here to view the Sailing Schedules
Click
here to view prices
The
cruise price includes |
| • |
Return economy class
flight between the UK & Bergen inc applicable
taxes and service charges. |
| • |
Ten night Classic Round
Voyage in cabin grade of your choice inc full board,
disembarking in Trondheim southbound |
| • |
One night in Trondheim & Bergen
and two in Oslo inc breakfast |
| • |
Second class rail from Trondheim
to Oslo, Oslo to Bergen, inc seat reservations |
| • |
Transfers |
| • |
Tour manager (from day 12 –
15) |
| • |
Luggage handling at hotels |
| Not included: Travel insurance, excursions |
|
Departure
dates from UK for 2006 |
| Jun 3,17 |
Exeter |
| Jun 4 |
Edinburgh |
| Jun 11 |
East Midlands |
| Jun 18 |
Glasgow |
| Jul 9 |
Norwich |
| Jul 16 |
Leeds Bradford |
| May 15 |
London |
| Jun 25 |
London |
| Jul 1, Jul 20 |
London |
|
|
Voyage
from Bergen to Trondheim |
|
On arriving Bergen
we transfer to our ship and enjoy the Coastal Voyage.
Disembarking after breakfast in Trondheim, on the
southbound voyage, we meet our Tour Manager at the
quay who will transfer us to our hotel and give us
a sightseeing tour that takes in the highlights of
Trondheim including the famous Nidaros Cathedral.
The afternoon will be free to explore this magnifi
cent city where most attractions are within walking
distance. |
Check availability of this cruise 
 Back
to Essential Cruises Index page
This cruise is operated in conjunction with
Norwegian Coastal Voyages, ATOL 3584, ABTA V7545. |
Check
availability of this cruise
Back
to Essential Cruises Index page
|
| DAY 1 |
Fly to Bergen and transfer
to the ship |
| DAYS 2 - 10 |
Enjoy
the Coastal Voyage from Bergen to Trondheim (days 1 -
11) |
| DAY 11 |
Arrive Trondheim, disembark
after breakfast. Meet Tour Manager at quay and transfer
to hotel. 2 hour sightseeing tour, free afternoon. |
| DAY 12 |
Leave Trondheim on the morning
train for Oslo. Arrive mid afternoon and transfer to hotel.
Luggage handling is included from our hotel in Trondheim
to our hotel in Oslo. |
| DAY 13 |
Morning sightseeing tour,
afternoon free to explore the lively capital city. |
| DAY 14 |
Train between Oslo and Bergen,
arriving late afternoon and transfer to hotel.
Luggage handling is included from hotel Oslo to hotel
in Bergen. |
| DAY 15 |
Transfer to the airport for
your flight home. |
|
Leaving Trondheim
in the morning by train for Oslo, we travel through
the wild and narrow valleys south of the city, across
the Dovre Mountain Plateau into the fertile Gudbrands
Valley and along Norway’s largest lake, Lake
Mjøsa.
We arrive in Oslo later that afternoon, and transfer
to the hotel where we spend the next two nights. We
have one whole day in Oslo, including a morning sightseeing
tour that takes in the main sights, leaving the afternoon
free to explore this lively capital city – there
are many interesting museums and Aker Brygge, with
its numerous outdoor cafés, offers the opportunity
to sit back and enjoy the atmosphere. |
Across
the 'roof of Norway'
to Bergen |
|
We return to Bergen
‘Across the Roof of Norway’ by train from
Oslo, with its dramatic and ever-changing scenery,
this is a major attraction for many visitors to Norway.
Leaving Oslo in the morning, we travel through forests
with sparkling lakes and thundering waterfalls and
through deep, narrow valleys – impassable but
for many tunnels. Closer to Bergen the scenery becomes
characteristic of the fjord region, with lush orchards
and snowy peaks.
We arrive in the late afternoon and transfer to our
hotel, where we enjoy some free time to relax and
explore before our flight back to the UK the following
day. |
|
