2024 Norway & Denmark: A Fjordland Journey
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Tour Itinerary
Venture to the heart of Norway’s rugged Fjordland,roaming along stunning, glacier-carved coastlinesand visiting small villages alive with history.Discover two bustling Scandinavian capitals,exploring the culture and culinary treasures ofboth Oslo and Copenhagen, visiting renownedart museums, dining on fine cuisine andlearning the principle of hygge.
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Day 1
Oslo, NorwayArrive in Oslo, the capital of Norway, where you are met andprivately transferred to your hotel. Later, enjoy a welcomedinner at your hotel'''s restaurant.Hotel: Grand Hotel Oslo
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Day 2
OsloExperience life along the scenic Oslo fjord, starting witha guided visit to Vigeland Park, a Scandinavian culturaltreasure comprising over 200 granite, bronze and wrought-ironsculptures created by Gustav Vigeland. Then, explorethe Munch Museum to peruse its vast collection of artworks,texts, letters, photos and personal possessions bequeathed tothe city by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, best known forhis iconic modern Expressionist work, The Scream. Proceedto privately tour the cutting-edge Oslo Opera House and optfor a walk along its mountain-inspired sloping roof. Then, enjoy some time at leisure to discover the city on your own,perhaps stopping for lunch at the Sanguine Brasserie withits views of the stunning fjord. Later this afternoon, walkwith your Resident Tour Director to Telthusbakken ''' oneof oldest streets in this city once known as Christiania ''' tosee where factory workers built small wooden houses that arenow a protected cultural heritage.Hotel: Grand Hotel Oslo
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Day 3
OsloRise early for a flight to Kristiansund, on Norway'''s ruggedcoast. Upon arrival, begin your explorations of stunningFjordland, starting with a drive along the Atlantic OceanRoad. View breathtaking scenery en route to charming Alneson the island of Godoya, which you reach via underwatersea tunnels. Marvel at the village'''s classic boathouses andlighthouse and note how dwellings were built close togetherfor protection against the sometimes-fierce coastal climate.Stop into the lighthouse'''s charming on-site caf'' to savor aNorwegian vafle (waffle) or svele (pancake) with coffee andperuse the local artworks on display before continuing toyour hotel.Hotel: Storfjord Hotel
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Day 4
AlesundBegin your day by enjoying one of these Design Your Day activities.Kayak a Tranquil Fjord accompanied by an expertinstructor, stopping in bays and inlets, and watching for seabirds and other aquatic life.Hike the Mountainous Terrain of the Fjord with a guidewho reveals the flora and fauna of the Nordic forest.Learn Traditional Norwegian Baking from a local chef,creating lefse (flatbread) and sampling the tasty results.Afterward, set out on an excursion to Alesund, a fishingtown on Norway'''s west coast, to view its distinctivearchitectural style born of devastation. On a stormy nightin January 1904, a fire raged through the town, destroying850 houses and leaving 10,000 people homeless. Over thenext four years, the dwellings were rebuilt in an Art Nouveaustyle with a local folkloric twist, sporting turrets, spires andmedieval ornamentation, including dragons. After lunch in a local restaurant, enjoy a guided walk of the city followedby free time to explore on your own. This evening, enter atraditional Norwegian lavvo (tent) to savor dinner madefrom local ingredients and served al fresco around a roaringfire.Hotel: Storfjord Hotel
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Day 5
GeirangerfjordJourney along Storfjord, taking in the extraordinary sceneryand traversing the winding Eagle Road, which carriesyou up for views over rugged coastal terrain. View SevenSisters Falls and gaze down on the many cruise ships that traffic the fjord far below. Listen as your guide explains howglaciers created the fjords over countless centuries. Next,board a vessel for a panoramic cruise along the wondrousGeirangerfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Disembarkin Hellysylt and continue toward the picturesque villageof Loen, where you enjoy lunch accompanied by stunningviews at a skylift restaurant. Then, check in to your watersidehotel and enjoy an afternoon at leisure.Hotel: Hotel Alexandra
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Day 6
NaeroyfjordRise early for a drive along a route that includes a ferrycrossing of the Sognefjord and a jaunt through the Laerdaltunnel. Arrive in the tiny village of Flam, located on theshores of the Aurlandsfjord, which you experience by RIB(rigid inflatable boat), and then cruise into the spectacularNaeroyfjord to Laegdafossen ''' a breathtaking waterfall in theheart of this UNESCO-listed natural wonder ''' the perfectvantage point for views into the spectacular fjord. Along theway, enjoy tales of the region'''s history shared by your personalguide. Disembark in Gudvangen and enter the historic Vikingvillage of Njardarheimr to view reconstructed Viking-stylehouses built using the tools and techniques of the Viking Age.Stop at the home of the resident Viking chieftain, your hostfor a private meal prepared with traditional Viking methods,such as spit roasting and smoking, on an A&K-exclusiveexperience. First, look on as the Viking style of combat isrecreated for your enjoyment, and then savor dishes flavoredwith the kinds of herbs and spices the Vikings brought backto the region from their seafaring forays. Afterward, drive toVoss, where you board a train to Bergen, a UNESCO WorldHeritage City. Upon arrival, set out on a guided walk that reveals the hidden gems of this enchanting city.Hotel: Opus XVI
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Day 7
BergenTravel outside Bergen to visit Fantoft, a stave church datingto the 13th century. Proceed to the Hanseatic Museum andSchotstuene in Bergen, two museums where you see howthe merchants from the Hanseatic League traded stock, fishand grains from the 14th through 18th centuries. Continueto the Bergen Fish Market to enjoy a sampling of traditionallocal products. This evening, gather for dinner at a localrestaurant.Hotel: Opus XVI
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Day 8
Copenhagen, DenmarkFly to Copenhagen, enchanting capital of Denmark, todiscover its elegant contrast of medieval and modernarchitecture and examples of world-famous Danish design.Upon arrival, enjoy a typical Danish lunch at iconic NyhavnHarbour, followed by a boating experience through thecanals of the city, listening as your local guide introducesyou to the Danish capital and its history. Settled as a smallstone-walled fishing village in the 11th century, learn howCopenhagen grew into a sea-trading port city often inconflict with the powerful Hanseatic League and later acenter for elegant architecture throughout the Renaissance.Hotel: Hotel d'Angleterre
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Day 9
CopenhagenVenture outside Copenhagen to discover FrederiksborgCastle, home to the Museum of National History. Discoverfive centuries of Danish history through its rich collectionof paintings, furniture and applied art. Continue to the internationally known Louisiana Museum of Modern Art.View its 4,000-plus pieces, mainly paintings and sculptures,in a minimalist but inviting space filled with art juxtaposedwith windows offering views onto the lovely Danishlandscape. Then, enjoy some time at leisure, free to explorethe museum'''s lovely garden and on-site restaurant. Thisafternoon, savor a relaxing '''hygge Sunday''' on a privatevisit with a local Danish family. Share afternoon tea andconversation with them, and find out how the Danes learnearly in life to protect their social customs, on this A&K-exclusiveexperience. Return to your hotel and later enjoy afarewell dinner at iconic Tivoli Gardens.Hotel: Hotel d'Angleterre
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Day 10
CopenhagenAfter breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departingflight.
Meals: Breakfast
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