Norwegian Highlights
Depart from Dover and set sail for Norway. There you’ll discover the very best of this spectacular coastline, visiting 12 of the most beautiful Norwegian fjords and villages and calling at the cities of Ålesund and Bergen, ending your voyage in the capital city, Oslo.
Day 1 DOVER Board MS Fram in the afternoon after visiting fairytale castles, Roman houses or high-tech galleries.
DAY 2 THE NORTH SEA Settle into the comfort of MS Fram, en route to Norway.
DAY 3 STAVANGER Arrive at the fourth largest city in Norway, home to a history that stretches back to the Vikings and the oldest cathedral in the land.
DAY 4 HARDANGERFJORD The ship calls at Ulvik, a small settlement in Norway’s second largest fjord, before heading on to Eidfjord, well known for its waterfall, Vøringfossen.
DAY 5 Nærøyfjord & Sognefjord Arrive in Flåm, home to the 20 km long Flåmsbana railway, one of the steepest tracks in the world. Then sail to the very end of Nærøyfjord, to enjoy the evening in the village of Gudvangen.
DAY 6 ÅLESUND & GEIRANGERFJORD Discover the colourful Ålesund, a coastal town famed for its Art Nouveau architecture, before sailing into Geirangerfjord, a World Heritage Site, home to numerous waterfalls.
DAY 7 NORDFJORD & HYENFJORD Sailing into the sixth longest Norwegian fjord, Nordfjord, you’ll spot Jostedalsbreen, Europe’s largest mainland glacier.
DAY 8 BERGEN Call in to Bergen early in the morning to discover the international city with small-town charm.
DAY 9 AT SEA Sail around the south coast on the way to Oslo.
DAY 10 OSLO Arrive in the capital in the morning and bid farewell to MS Fram.
WEXAS offer: Book by 30 Jan 2010 & save up to £125 pp. Prices from: £1,155 pp incl. fb cruise & lecture and activities programme. Departs 09 Apr 2010. Price does not include flights & optional excursions.
What the experts say
I recommend Hurtigruten for anyone looking to discover hidden ports along Norway’s rugged coast on a traditional working vessel. They can get into the smaller ports that mass-market, mainstream cruise lines cannot. And, of course, they take far fewer guests, so ports are never crowded and you have space to explore at a relaxed pace.
Onboard, I was surprised at the quality of the furnishings and décor of their public rooms, which are more akin to a cruise ship. The main lounge has plenty of seats and there are several smaller lounges around the ship to relax in. All rooms have large windows, so you can watch the world pass by in comfort.
The restaurant serves buffet breakfast and lunch, with an à la carte dinner – the quality of the food is truly excellent and may exceed your expectations.”
Scott Anderson Cruise Sales & Marketing Manager
To book, call 0845 643 6563
To book this travel offer, call one of our tailor-made travel experts now, quoting reference WEX1049.
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