Norway's Coast & Fjords

Itinerary

12-Day Itinerary

• Day 1

  Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to Belgium for an overnight stay.

• Day 2

  Continue to our hotel in northern Germany for an overnight stay.

  Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

• Day 3 - Lübeck

  A morning to draw close to Lübeck – the Queen of the Hanseatic Cities – before time at leisure invites you to lose yourself in this storied place. Its extensive Brick Gothic architecture has earned it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage list, and it carries an unmistakable character at every turn.

  Why not join our optional guided city tour, the city's defining sights opened up alongside our local guide – the famous Holsten Gate and the wonderful red-brick houses among them. After the day's exploring, we draw across the Danish border to Hirtshals for the relaxing overnight crossing to Bergen, with dinner included on board.

  Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

• Day 4 - Bergen or Bergen with Sightseeing Tour & Fløibanen Funicular

  The morning carries us along the Norwegian shoreline and into Bergen by lunchtime. We disembark, then settle into the afternoon in Norway's principal seaport – a city that is a joy to explore. Why not join our optional sightseeing tour, drawing you into the medieval quarter and the narrow streets where the merchants of the Hanseatic League once lived. Learn their stories and discover the history of this 900-year-old city alongside our local guide.

  The tour closes with a memorable ride on the Fløibanen Funicular, lifting you to the top of Mount Fløyen for breathtaking views over the harbour and the colourful wooden houses beneath. Later, the road draws on to Voss and your hotel for a three-night stay.

  Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

• Day 5 - The Flåm Railway, Aurlandsfjord & Nærøyfjord

  An included excursion that opens out some of the country's most beautiful scenery. We board the Flåm Railway in Voss and ride from the mountain station of Myrdal down to the fjord at Flåm – the most magnificent scenery unfolding around you with every turn, cascading waterfalls and lofty mountains drawing close.

  In Flåm, time at leisure follows; or perhaps join our optional excursion, with a short drive to the Stegastein viewpoint for the unforgettable panoramas over the Aurlandsfjord. From here, the journey continues by boat along the Aurlandsfjord and into the Nærøyfjord, one of the narrowest fjords in Europe – an amazingly beautiful spot. We rejoin our coach at Gudvangen, drawing in more wonderful views before returning to Voss.

  Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

• Day 6 - Free Time or Eidfjord, Hardanger Nature Museum & Vøringsfoss

  A day at leisure in Voss, or step away on our optional excursion to Eidfjord, the Hardanger Nature Museum and the spectacular Vøringsfoss falls. The small town of Eidfjord lies at the tip of the Hardangerfjord – the second-longest fjord in Norway, ringed by impressive rolling mountains. The Hardanger Nature Museum draws together the very best of Norwegian nature across its many exhibits. Before we leave, the journey closes at the famous Vøringsfoss, where water from the Hardanger mountain plateau cascades almost 600ft into the Måbødalen valley below. Don't forget your camera.

  Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

• Day 7 - Stavanger

  Today, we travel south to Norway's dramatic North Sea coastline, drawing into Stavanger for a two-night stay. The Stavanger region is a land of striking contrasts, where vast beaches meet majestic fjords and towering mountains – it's why they call themselves the edge of Norway. One of the region's greatest charms is just how effortlessly you can step into nature. Stavanger is also among the oldest settlements in Norway, its many museums opening windows on everything from the Vikings onwards, and its Old Town home to 173 restored wooden buildings – quaint white cottages set among beautiful gardens and cobblestone streets.

  Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

• Day 8 - Lysefjord Cruise & Free Time in Stavanger

  An included excursion this morning, aboard a cruise that draws you into the narrow waters of the Lysefjord – an experience only possible on smaller ships. Surrounded by towering, steely grey mountains, Lysefjord is home to the famous Pulpit Rock, known locally as Preikestolen, one of Norway's most iconic natural landmarks. This cliff plateau stands approximately 604 metres above sea level, its almost square-shaped surface unmistakable from below. Later, the afternoon unfolds at leisure in Stavanger.

  Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

• Day 9 - Kristiansand

  After breakfast, the journey draws on to the lively port town of Kristiansand. On arrival, you'll notice the compact heart of Kristiansand is wonderful to explore on foot, sprinkled with street art. Posebyen, the old town, is characterised by white wooden houses and quaint little shops. The landmark Kristiansand Cathedral is one of Norway's largest. Don't miss the lively Fiskebrygga harbour with its stunning canal scenery – a favourite spot for locals, especially on a sunny day.

  Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

• Day 10

  After some final free time in Kristiansand, we draw onto the ferry to Hirtshals. On arrival, the road carries us on to Aarhus for an overnight stay

  Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

• Day 11

  Continue to Belgium for an overnight stay.

  Meals - Breakfast

• Day 12

  Return home.

  Meals - Breakfast

Accommodation

You will stay overnight on the outskirts of Hamburg at a minimum 3-star hotel, followed by a night on board the ferry from Hirtshals to Bergen. You will then stay for three nights at the 4-star Scandic Voss or similar, followed by two nights at the Scandic Stavanger or similar. In Kristiansand, you will stay for one night in the Thon Partner Hotel Norge or similar. Finally, you will stay for one night at the Comwell Aarhus, Dolce by Wyndham or similar.

Overnight stays in Belgium and Holland will be in city-style hotels.