DAY 1 - Depart for Norway
Depart for Oslo, Norway

DAY 2 - Arrive in Oslo
Arrive in Oslo, Norway's 1000-year-old capital city and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to rest and relax. Your tour begins with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by dinner. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 4 PM
Overnight: Oslo
Meals: Dinner

DAY 3 - Oslo City Tour
This morning, take a city tour of Oslo. Start with a visit to the modern City Hall.* Then, pass the National Theater, the 19th century Royal Palace and view the Cathedral. Next, visit the Vigeland Sculpture Park, designed by Gustav Vigeland. The park contains 192 sculptures with more than 600 figures. The park's most popular attraction is the Monolith column, measuring 46 feet high, it is carved from a single block of granite and took three stone sculptors 14 years to complete. Rest of the day is at leisure, or perhaps take the optional tour Treasures of Oslo, to visit the Fram Museum and Kon-Tiki Museum*In the event the Oslo City Hall is closed due to local events, it will be substituted with a visit to the Oslo Cathedral
Optional: Treasures of Oslo (PM)
Overnight: Oslo
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4 - Flight to Kirkenes, Cruise Embarkation
A short flight takes you to Kirkenes, a small town near the Russian border and the Sami communities of northern Scandinavia. Continue to the port for embarkation on the coastal cruise ship. After arrival formalities, time to refresh and get ready for lunch on board as you begin your five day journey south. As you sail through the fjords you will call on remote small ports that larger ships are unable to reach. Your Tour Manager will lead the group on optional port walks wherever the ship's schedule will allow. Later, dinner with your Tour Manager sets the mood for the voyage through Norway's most scenic waterways
Overnight: Coastal Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 5 - Hammerfest
Dock this morning in Hammerfest, the world's northernmost town. Despite its remote location, it was the first Norwegian town to have electric street lighting and its own power station. A well protected harbor has been the cornerstone of the town's growth with a booming fishing industry that competes with some of Norway's major ports. Just before midnight tonight, the ship docks in Tromsø, one of the best places in Norway to possibly view the Northern Lights**Northern Lights viewing is subject to correct weather conditions and sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Overnight: Coastal Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 6 - Vesteralen and Lofoten Islands
A highpoint of your cruise is the voyage today through the magnificent Vesteralen and Lofoten islands. Warmed by the Gulf Stream, this collection of Arctic islands off the northwest coast of Norway are renowned for their spectacular natural beauty. Here, observe how the ship navigates through a remarkable network of inlets before arriving in the port town of Svolvaer, quaint capital of the Lofoten Islands, easily identified by the backdrop of its towering Svolværgeita Mountains. Time to discover the small fishing village and soak up the Bohemian atmosphere
Overnight: Coastal Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 7 - Helgeland Coast, Arctic Circle, Seven Sisters
As you cruise along the magical Helgeland Coast, vistas of thousands of islets, fertile farmlands and steep granite walls encircle you. Cross the Arctic Circle and pass the idyllic town of Sandnessjoen and on the approach to Bronnoysund, view the mythical Seven Sisters mountain range. Apart from the sheer beauty of the mountains and its waterfalls, the myth about the beautiful seven sisters tells tales of how these female trolls were turned to stone, now captivating sailors as they pass by
Overnight: Coastal Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 8 - Royal City of Trondheim, Scenic Sailing
Dock this morning in ancient Trondheim, Norway's first capital, with its colorful history mirrored in its handsome architecture. The city, known as the historical, religious, and technological capital of Norway, is dominated by its University of Science and Technology, as well as the towering Nidaros Cathedral, built over the burial place of St. Olav, the country's patron saint and the Archbishop's Palace. Later the ship passes the islands of Munkholmen, Hitra, and thousands of islets before crossing the open sea on the way to Molde. On your last night on board, share wonderful memories of this spectacular voyage along the coast of Norway
Overnight: Coastal Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 9 - Disembarkation in Bergen, City Walk
This morning, the ship docks in Bergen, the picturesque harbor town established by the Viking King Olav more than 900 years ago. Today, Bergen is known as the unofficial capital of Western Norway, and the world's only city surrounded by seven mountains and seven fjords. After disembarkation, transfer to the hotel where you can drop off your bags before setting out on a city walk with your Tour Manager. See the world-famous harbor area and stroll around the brightly-colored old wooden buildings at Bryggen Wharf, a remnant of the Hanseatic port, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tonight, attend a reception with your Tour Manager at your hotel
Overnight: Bergen
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 10 - Depart Norway
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast