b'ClassicEmbark on a superb Scandinavian journey in summertime, exploring Oslo and historic Bergen before an epic cruise12 DAYS fromalong Norways stunning coastline into the Arctic Circle. 3,995 ppYOUR ITINERARY HonningsvgDays 1-2. Direct from London to Oslo, guided tour of Oslo Tromso 1Our holiday starts with a direct flight to Oslo. We travel by Norwegian railARCTIC CIRCLE Kirkenesto our hotel, where theres free time before dinner at a local restaurant. On Day 2 a walking tour with a local guide reveals Oslos striking opera house, which has great views across Oslofjord, the Akershus Fortress and theBodKvadraturen district is followed by a free afternoon and evening to explore6at your own pace. TrondheimDay 3-4. To Bergen on the iconic Bergen Railway, city tour & Flibanen AlesundThis morning, we board the Bergen Railway to Bergen, for a spectacularBergen 2journey passing mountains, forests, and small villages. On arrival, theres2 Oslotime to relax ahead of dinner. We discover the highlights of Bergen on Day 4, during a guided walking tour that takes in the Bryggen waterfront area and a scenic ride on the Flibanen funicular. You are then free to enjoy aWHATS INCLUDED:leisurely afternoon and evening. You may like to visit the Bryggens Museum, 5 nights 3 & 4-Star hotel which depicts everyday life in medieval Bergen and has the worlds largestaccommodationcollection of runic inscriptions. Dinner is independent this evening, and 6 nights in an interior double-Bergen offers a surprisingly wide range of cuisine.occupancy cabin aboard a Havila Day 5. Embarking on an epic Arctic cruise in Bergen Cruise ship After a free morning, we transfer by coach to Bergen port for a six-night Flights from London Heathrow cruise along Norways scenic coastline. Optional excursions during our cruiseto Oslo, Kirkenes to London can be booked and paid for onboard. After dinner we commence our voyageHeathrow via Oslo northwards as we set sail to lesund overnight. Standard Class rail travelAll rail, cruise and coach travel Day 6. Cruising to lesund, optional excursion to the Geirangerfjord throughout your tourWaking to views of the rugged Norwegian coast, we dock with a free day in Expertise of a UK Tour Manager lesund, a graceful town known for its art nouveau architecture. You arefrom start to finishfree to spend the day in this enchanting town, or another option is to book a Breakfast each day, 6 lunches, mini-cruise into the Geirangerfjord, payable onboard the ship. Over dinner,9 dinners our northbound journey into the fjords and mountains continues.Group luggage transfers between hotels from Oslo to Bergen Day 7. Trondheim with optional excursion to Kristiansund All guided tours and excursionsDocking in the Viking City of Trondheim, theres time to look around independently or book an optional excursion to Kristiansund. Alternatively, book a guided city tour of Trondheim including the remarkable NidarosYou may also like Northern Lights Cathedral, one of the largest cathedrals in northern Europe. Our voyageon a Winter Arctic Cruise.north continues with lunch, as we pass through the amazingly abundantVisit greatrail.com/NJW25archipelago, towards Bod. After dinner you may wish to sit out on the observation deck to experience the midnight sun.Tour Code: NLJ | per person based onDays 8-10. Into the Arctic Circle, Bod, Lofoten Isles, North Cape plateau 2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellers from 1,150.Entering the Arctic Circle, we anchor in Bod with optional excursions such as a tour of Bod, the Svartisen Glacier or Sea Eagle spotting (payable2025 Departures: onboard). Back at sea, we spot the Lofoten Islands as we sail to Troms,MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG, SEParriving on Day 9. Here, you could book a tour of Troms Museum to learn more about the Smi people. Our voyage north continues to Honningsvag (North Cape plateau) on Day 10. Mobility 1 2 3 4RatingDays 11-12. Arctic city of Kirkenes, huskies, reindeer, homeward boundThis morning, we reach our final destination, Kirkenes. Here we meet a localSecure your place nowguide for a coach tour and visit the husky kennels at the Snowhotel. Afterwith a 850pp depositlunch, we transfer to our hotel in Kirkenes before dinner. On the morning of Day 12, we are transferred to Kirkenes airport for our flights home, via Oslo.Search greatrail.com/NLJ25SCANDINAVIA 105'