VANTAGE ONBOARD DISCUSSIONS: You'll gain insight into the lives of Norwegians and the history and culture of Norway through discussions with your Program Manager, an English-speaking native of Scandinavia, including: Life in Norway; "WWII: T e Heavy Water"; DVD on Heroes of the Telemark; Norwegian Cooking Culture; Norwegian language lesson; Topography of Norway; Norwegian Fishing Industry.


Revel in the delights of spring as Arctic landscapes begin to thaw, letting you take in the scenic beauty of Norway — the “Land of the Midnight Sun” — Vantage's #1 best-selling tour in 2010! As each week brings an increase in both daylight hours and saturated greenery in the fjords, your senses will be awakened to the unfolding beauty of nature as your Hurtigruten ship eases along the 1,250 miles of coastline. You’ll visit unspoiled fi shing villages and historic towns, including Alesund, Trondheim, Tromso, and the spectacular Lofoten Islands, while enjoying 5 included shore excursions as you cruise. You’ll experience a true milestone as your ship sails above the Arctic Circle to the very top of Europe, where, come summer, the joyous sunlight lasts 24 hours a day. Your cruisetour includes two nights in Bergen — one before your cruise, and one after. You can also enhance your Norwegian journey with our three-day Bergen pre-extension, new for 2011, or our four-day Oslo post-extension!


your day-by-day itinerary


DAYS 1 -2  Your trip to “the world’s most unspoiled travel destination” begins with your overnight fl ight to Bergen. Or, depart two days earlier for your Bergen pre-extension. After your Day 2 arrival, you’ll be transferred to your hotel, located in the heart of the city. Enjoy the remainder of your day in this historic port city at leisure, followed by a Welcome Dinner with your fellow travelers tonight at the hotel. Radisson Blu Norge Hotel + (D)


DAY 3  Your morning is at leisure before transferring to the pier. On the way, see the sights of Bergen — including the Old Town and Haakon Hall — on an included panoramic city tour. You'll also visit Troldhaugen, the summer home of composer Edvard Grieg. T is evening, embark your Hurtigruten cruise ship and set sail on the northbound portion of your Norwegian cruise! A Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Cruise Ship  (B,D)


DAY 4   Today, you’ll be crossing the Stadthavet or Geiranger enroute to Torvik. On the way, you’ll visit the Art Nouveau


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Havoysund Honningsvag


Hammerfest NORWAY


Stokmarknes Stamsund


Sandnessjoen Bronnoysund


Torvik Molde


Risoyhamn Sortland


Finnsnes Skjervoy


Harstad Svolvaer Bodo


Ornes Nesna


SWEDEN Rorvik Trondheim


Maloy Floro


Bergen Alesund


Kristiansund


Destination Flight


Cruise


Included Nights Optional Extension


Oslo Tromso


Kjollefjord Mehamn Vardo


Batsfjord Oksfjord Kirkenes Berlevag


Your Itinerary DAY LOCATION


1 -2


Depart Home / Overnight Flight / Arrive Bergen, Norway (or depart 2 days earlier for Bergen pre-extension)


Bergen / Embark Ship


ACCOMMODATIONS


Radisson Blu Norge Hotel  


+  Norwegian Coastal Voyage — Northbound


Your ship calls at a total of 34 ports as it meanders northward among spectacular f ords and islands. During the northbound voyage you’ll make daytime calls at numerous towns and vil- lages, including Alesund, Trondheim, Bodo, and Tromso, as you head for the northern terminus at Kirkenes.


9 -13 Norwegian Coastal Voyage - Southbound


Returning southward, you’ll see the “other side” of the coast, visiting towns that were nighttime visits on the fi rst part of your voyage and enjoying daytime views of islands and mountain ranges. Daytime ports of call include Hammerfest, Sandnessjoen, Bronnoysund, Kristiansund, and more.


SHORE EXCURSIONS Norway's Historic & Religious Capital (Day 5), a chance to explore Norway's former capital and see the famous Nidaros Cathedral


 Gateway to the Arctic (Day 7), a tour of the largest city north of the Arctic Circle


 (with lunch, Day 8), a visit to the northernmost point in continental Europe


 (Day 9) to the Russian Border and the surrounding area


 (Day 11), a tour of the scenic region from Harstad to Sortland


Bergen / Disembark Ship


Radisson Blu Norge Hotel  


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