Spectacular Norway is a 15-day escorted program which lets you combine the spectacular beauty of Norway's coastline and countryside, the charm of the cities and villages, and fascinating Lapland in Northern Norway. Majestic mountains, awe-inspiring fjords, fascinating museums and sights will all be part of your memorable journey.

Day 1: Depart the U.S. (or arrange your own flights and receive an air credit)
This evening depart on your transatlantic flight to Bergen.

Day 2: Arrive in Bergen
At Flesland Airport, you'll be met by your English-speaking guide and transfer by private motorcoach to your hotel. The rest of the day is free. Welcome dinner at a local restaurant. [D]

Day 3: Bergen
After breakfast, your guide will take you on a tour of Bergen to visit the lively fish and flower markets and the centuries-old Bryggen Wharf and the Hanseatic Museum. Then, you'll go for a tour of the city's environs. You have the afternoon and evening free. [B]

Day 4: Bergen–The Hardangerfjord–Lofthus
After breakfast, you'll travel by motorcoach along the shores of the Soerfjord, then traverse the wild Tokagjelet Ravine to get to the Hardangerfjord region, where you'll see the Steinsdalfoss Waterfall. You'll sail by ferry to have lunch at the Rosendal Fjord Hotel. Then, on to Lofthus, often called "the orchard of Norway," and inspiration to composers like Edvard Grieg, for dinner and overnight. [B/L/D]

Day 5: Lofthus–The Hardangerfjord–The Sognefjord–Balestrand
After breakfast, you'll drive past the fjord village of Kinsarvik before taking the ferry, and then driving on to Voss, past the thundering Skjervet Waterfall. Board the Bergen Railway for a breathtaking trip to Myrdal and Flam. In the afternoon, you'll enjoy a two-hour cruise on the Sognefjord, where you'll see cascading waterfalls, secluded hamlets, and snow-dusted mountains. On to the village of Balestrand for a night at the fabled Kvikne's Hotel. [B/D]

Day 6: Balestrand–Bergen/Embarkation
Morning at leisure. After lunch on your own, you'll sail by ferry to Vik to visit the ancient Hopperstad Stave Church. Then it's back to Bergen, where you'll board the Hurtigruten. [B/D]

Days 7–11: Norwegian Coastal Voyage, Including the Geirangerfjord and the Trollfjord
You'll sail from Bergen to Vadso, far above the Arctic Circle. Major sights include Art Nouveau Alesund, ancient Trondheim, the majestic Geirangerfjord, the remote Lofoten Islands, the Trollfjord, and lively Tromso. [B/L/D]

Day 12: Disembarkation/Vadso–Karasjok
Travel by motorcoach to Karasjok, capital of the Sami. Dine in a Sami turf hut, while sitting on reindeer skins around a fire. [B/D]

Day 13: Karasjok–Alta–Oslo
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a flight to Oslo. [B]

Day 14: Oslo
After breakfast, tour Oslo. You'll visit many sites, including the Viking Ships Museum, the Akershus Fortress, and Royal Palace. Spend the afternoon exploring. Farewell dinner at the hotel. [B/D]

Meal codes: [B] Breakfast [L] Lunch [D] Dinner

DEPARTURE DATES SUMMER 2008:  Please call 1-800-334-6544

Special Savings
- Savings for children age 2-12 (cruise tour packages)
- Off-season savings
- Early-booking savings
- Single savings in off-season
- CruiseNorway savings on ALL sailings to ALL passengers

Inquire about rates for this program. We offer the right cruise at the right price. Call 1-800-334-6544 (U.S.) or +1-212-480-4521 (International) or mark Spectacular Norway on How to Book form.

The North Cape (photo courtesy: Hurtigruten)

Other Air/Sea ESCORTED Packages:

Norway Splendor
This 18-day Escorted Vacation offers you the ultimate Norway experience, combining a roundtrip Bergen-Kirkenes-Bergen sailing with in-depth land and fjord exploration, giving you the opportunity to truly learn more about this fascinating and spectacular part of the world.

Norway Naturally
This 13-day Escorted Vacation combines the spectacular beauty of Norway's captivating coastal scenery and fjord district (Kirkenes-Bergen sailing) with Lapland in Northern Norway, where you'll see the indigenous Sami people and their reindeer. A wonderful opportunity for a one-of-a-kind experience.

INDEPENDENT Packages:

Grand Norway
17-day program features a roundtrip sailing Bergen-Kirkenes Bergen, two nights in Oslo, two nights in Bergen and a scenic train journey from Oslo to Bergen.

Highlights of Norway
12-day program features a northbound sailing from Bergen to Kirkenes, three nights in Oslo, one night in Bergen and a scenic train journey from Oslo to Bergen.

Norwegian Holiday
13-day program features a southbound sailing from Kirkenes to Bergen, three nights in Oslo, one night in Kirkenes, two nights in Bergen and a scenic train journey from Bergen to Oslo.

Scandinavian Sampler
14-day program features a northbound sailing from Kirkenes to Bergen, two nights in Reykjavik, Iceland, three nights in Oslo, one night in Bergen and a scenic train journey from Oslo to Bergen.