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Nordic Tours

Iceland Burial Rites 5 days / 4 nights

Immerse yourself in the historical locations that inspired Hannah Kent ’ s novel ‘ Burial Rites ’. The novel imagines the final days of Agnes Magnusdottir , a young woman who was the last person executed in Iceland on 12 January , 1830 .

Intimate Norway 9 days / 8 nights

Discover Norway with a combination of the splendour of the fjords and delightful Norwegian scenery , hotels full of history and warm , friendly welcomes , and taste great local delicacies . Breathe the fresh air of the fjords .

Norway Cruise , Classic Round

Voyage 12 days / 11 nights

Hurtigruten is renowned for its collection of voyages to remote and dramatic coastlines in the fjords of Norway . Described as the world ’ s most beautiful voyage , these journeys cover over 2400km of Norway ’ s magnificent coastline .

Day 1 : Reykjavik Stop at the Blue Lagoon on your way to your hotel for a nice relax after your long flight .

Day 2 : Reykjavik – Akureyri Take a short flight to Akureyri , a town with many historical and cultural attributes . Enjoy the historical museums , cafés and art galleries .

Day 3 : Burial Rites – Vatnsnes Peninsula Tour Visit the hauntingly beautiful Vatnsnes Peninsula , a natural fortress used during Viking times and the magnificent Hvitserkur sea stacks . Take a guided tour in the Hunavatnssysla district and learn of the history and life of Agnes Magnusdottir . Visit the farm where the murders took place , the ruined remains of Natan ’ s workshop , Thristapar , the site of the executions and Tjorn church where Agnes and Fridrik Sigurdsson are buried .

Day 4 : Reykjavik Explore the capital city and its lively nightlife .

Day 5 : Reykjavik Tour ends today .

Day 1 : Oslo Take a walk through Vigeland ’ s Sculpture Park .

Day 2 : Oslo – Balestrand Train to Myrdal and connect on the Flamsbana to Flam for a train journey through the wild , magnificent nature in the Norwegian fjord landscape . Take the boat to Balestrand to discover Sognefjord .

Day 3 : Balestrand Walk through the village and visit the Glacier .

Day 4 : Balestrand – Bergen Boat to Bergen and soak up the atmosphere , wander along the Fish Market and mingle with the locals , explore the UNESCO listed Bryggen or be whisked to the top of Mount Floyen .

Day 5 : Bergen – Lofthus Travel through the scenic fjords .

Day 6 : Lofthus Visit the church for views of Folgefonna Glacier , wander through the fruit tree fields .

Day 7 : Lofthus – Rosendal Step into history staying at a castle .

Day 8 : Rosendal – Bergen Return to Bergen by boat .

Day 9 : Bergen Tour ends today .

NORTHBOUND JOURNEY Day 1 : Bergen Day 2 : Florø , Måløy , Torvik , Ålesund , Molde Day 3 : Kristiansund , Trondheim , Rørvik

Day 4 : Brønnøysund , Sandnessjøen , Nesna , Ørnes , Bodø , Stamsund , Svolvær

Day 5 : Stokmarknes , Sortland , Risøyhamn , Harstad , Finnsnes , Tromsø , Skjervøy

Day 6 : Øksfjord , Hammerfest , Havøysund , Honningsvåg , Kjøllefjord , Mehamn , Berlevåg

Day 7 : Båtsfjord , Vardø , Vadsø , Kirkenes SOUTHBOUND JOURNEY Day 7 : Kirkenes , Vadsø , Vardø , Båtsfjord ,

Berlevåg

Day 8 : Mehamn , Kjøllefjord , Honningsvåg , Havøysund , Hammerfest , Øksfjord , Skjervøy , Tromsø

Day 9 : Tromsø , Finnsnes , Harstad , Risøyhamn , Sortland , Stokmarknes , Svolvær , Stamsund

Day 10 : Bodø , Ørnes , Nesna , Sandnessjøen , Brønnøysund , Rørvik

Day 11 : Trondheim , Kristiansund , Molde , Ålesund

Day 12 : Ålesund , Torvik , Måløy , Florø , Bergen

The price guide shown is per adult per tour twin share based on low season travel . Price shown does not include Earlybird or other discounted offers . Specials and surcharges may apply depending on travel date . Order of sightseeing may differ depending on availability .

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