Magic of the Fjords Stockholm to Bergen - 9 days

Once you have arrived in Stockholm, make your way to the hotel for check-in or contact us to book an arrival transfer. The remainder of the day is at leisure for you to explore the city surrounded by small islands.

Please note: This tour is semi-independent in style from days 1- 3, you will not be escorted by a tour guide in Stockholm.

After breakfast, a taxi driver will meet you at reception and transfer you to the port, where you’ll embark on a Royal Canal Cruise to discover the city from a different perspective and uncover the stories behind its rich past.

As you cruise, you will discover why Stockholm is often called the Venice of the North, a fitting description as the city spans 14 islands surrounded by Lake Mälaren and the Baltic Sea. Its grand public buildings, elegant palaces and wealth of museums reflect a rich cultural heritage and more than 700 years of history.

After the cruise, you will have free time to further explore Stockholm and make your way back to the hotel afterwards.

Stockholm - Oslo. Today, you will be transferred to the train station for your onward high-speed journey to Oslo. Settle in and enjoy the comfort of the train as you travel through scenic landscapes from Sweden into Norway.

On arrival in Oslo, make your way to your hotel and check in. The remainder of the day is yours to discover Norway’s vibrant capital at your own pace. You may wish to wander through the city centre, take a walk along the harbour front, or unwind in one of Oslo’s inviting cafés.

After breakfast, meet your guide in the reception of the hotel, before embarking on a 3-hour city tour of Oslo.

We will discover Oslo, a lively capital that blends modern Scandinavian design with deep-rooted history and culture. Our guided tour takes us to Frogner Park, home to Gustav Vigeland’s remarkable collection of sculptures, before continuing to the Royal Palace, the elegant residence of Norway’s monarch.

We will also visit the impressive City Hall, where the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded each year, and explore Akershus Fortress, a medieval stronghold offering sweeping views across the Oslofjord.

After, spend the rest of the day relaxing or perhaps continue exploring this amazing city independently.

Oslo - Myrdal - Flam - Balestrand. Our journey continues today as we travel from Oslo into the heart of Norway’s fjord region. We board the Bergen Railway for a scenic ride through dramatic mountain landscapes to Myrdal, a picturesque mountain station and junction point.

Here, we join the famous Flamsbana Railway, one of the steepest and most beautiful train lines in the world. On our way down to the fjord village of Flam, we pass towering cliffs, cascading waterfalls, remote farms and travel through 20 tunnels.

After some free time to explore Flam, we set at the end of the Aurlandsfjord, an arm of the mighty Sognefjord known as the King of the Fjords, we board a fjord cruise to Balestrand. Gliding through the serene waters of the Sognefjord, surrounded by towering peaks and magnificent scenery, we pass through the stunning 17-kilometre stretch of the Aurlandsfjord, considered one of the most beautiful fjord landscapes in the world.

We also pass the spectacular Supphellebreen and Boyabreen glaciers before continuing to Fjaerland for the boat trip to Balestrand.

Today is free for you to explore the area independently. You may wish to join an optional Half Day Fjaerland Excursion. It is recommended that you book this excursion when reserving your tour, as availability cannot be guaranteed once in Norway.

Travelling by boat, you will enjoy stunning views of steep mountains, lush landscapes and emerald-green fjords. Fjaerland is the village where the fjord meets the glaciers, and here you will visit the Norwegian Glacier Museum.

Discover Ivo Caprino’s panoramic film about the Jostedalen Glacier and explore the fascinating exhibition. You will then continue by coach to the impressive Supphellebreen and Boyabreen glaciers before ending the excursion with a scenic boat ride to Balestrand.

Balestrand - Bergen. This morning, we enjoy an early breakfast, before taking a short walk from the hotel to the pier and board the express boat bound for Bergen.

As we travel along the magnificent Sognefjord, known as the King of the Fjords, we pass towering cliffs, peaceful villages and the tranquil beauty of Norway’s western coast.

On arrival in Bergen, we leave the luggage at the hotel before meeting a local guide for a walking tour of the city. We stroll through the historic Hanseatic Bryggen Wharf, admire the Romanesque architecture of St Mary’s Church, see the medieval Hakon’s Hall and visit the bustling Fish Market, where locals have traded for centuries.

You will have a full day at leisure to explore Bergen, a World Heritage city often called the Gateway to the Fjords. As a UNESCO World Heritage City and a European City of Culture, Bergen offers a perfect mix of natural beauty, cultural charm and lively urban atmosphere. You may wish to wander through the colourful Bryggen Wharf, browse the bustling Fish Market, or take the Floibanen funicular for sweeping views over the city and surrounding fjords.

For an even deeper experience, you might like to join one of the optional excursions available today, such as the Bergen Food Tour & Fish Market tasting

for a taste of local flavours, or a scenic Fjord Cruise to Mostraumen

to admire Norway’s dramatic coastal landscapes.

Our tour comes to an end after breakfast this morning. We hope you had a wonderful time in Norway with us! If you would like to extend your stay and explore more of this remarkable town, or would like to book a departure airport transfer - please enquire.