Stave church
Bergen
Start by sailing past the impressive fjords and coastal landscape as you head steadily northwards. Early the next morning you will pass the Nordfjord before getting the opportunity to see Vestkapp, Norway’ s westernmost viewing point. Dock for a short while in Alesund, where you have the option to embark on a trip up to the top of Mount Alska for panoramic views of the city and its surroundings. Continue from here to explore either the Geirangerfjord or the Hjørundfjord depending on the time of year, both of which give incredible views of the narrow winding alleyways of water surrounded by imposing mountains.
DAY EIGHT Arrive in Trondheim You arrive in Trondheim at 10.00 hrs. If you would like us to arrange an early check-in then please ask us to arrange one or leave your bags at the hotel and start to acquaint yourself with Norway’ s first capital city, Trondheim. You stay here for two nights.
DAY NINE In Trondheim Trondheim lies on the southern shore of the Trondheimfjord and has played a significant role in Norwegian history. As the country’ s first capital city, it was the site where Norwegian kings were crowned for over 700 years, specifically in the Nidaros Cathedral. We highly recommend taking a visit to this beautiful building, which is the world’ s northernmost mediaeval cathedral and started construction in 1070. South of this is the striking Archbishop’ s Palace Museum, which offers an insight into the 1000-year history of the cathedral and its diocese. You will also find here the Royal Regalia, including the 200-year-old Crown of Norway. Another picturesque area of the city is Bakklandet, a small neighbourhood of painted wooden warehouses home to galleries, cafes and restaurants.
Hotel Bristol, Oslo
Bergen Bors Hotel
What’ s included
• Return flights with British Airways from London to Oslo
• Second-class travel on all trains( Plus class available on certain trains can be booked at a supplement)
• 3 nights’ bed and breakfast in a Standard double room at Hotel Bristol, Oslo
• 2 nights’ bed and breakfast in a Standard double room at Bergen Børs Hotel, Bergen
• 2 nights’ bed and breakfast in a Polar outside cabin on the Bergen-Trondheim Hurtigruten ferry
• 2 nights’ bed and breakfast in a Superior double room at Hotel Britannia, Trondheim
• Concierge service and Expressions Holidays regional helpful hints
What’ s not included
• Personal holiday insurance. Cover should be in place from when you book the holiday.
• Possible local tourist tax, usually the equivalent of £ 1 to £ 3 per person per night, and payable locally to the hotel
• Transfers in any cities
PRICES
Prices are per person based on two people sharing a double or twin room and including standard class rail travel From £ 1,810
Holiday code SCFR02
DAY TEN Trondheim to Oslo by train and return flght to the UK On your final day in Norway transfer to the airport, where you will catch a flight back to the UK via a short stopover in Oslo.
Britannia Hotel, Trondheim
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