b"YOUR ITINERARY 13 DAYSFROM SCANDINAVIADays 1-2London and Oslo 3,095 PPWe meet at London Heathrow, for our flight to Oslo, checking into our hotel for two nights on arrival. On Day 2, we have a guided tour of the NorwegianFor details of what's included capital, visiting some of its most beloved sights. These include the incrediblego to greatrail.com/AYJopera house, the stately Royal Palace, and Frogner Park. You are then free to explore this vibrant city, with its world-class galleries, theatres and museums. Flight upgrades available from 175pp each way - subject to availabilityDays 3-4 - BergenToday we travel by rail to Bergen for a two-night stay. Enroute, we enjoy views 2024 Departures:of the wild countryside, passing beautiful glaciers, mountains and pristineMAY from 3,395 JUN from 3,095fjords. This high-altitude trip through southern Norway is one of the worlds greatest railway journeys - and we soak up spectacular views while relaxing in comfortable carriages. On Day 4 we enjoy a guided tour along the oldYour holiday includes:Hanseatic waterfront of Bryggen to the bustling local fish market. Afterwards, you could visit the medieval Bergenhus area, or walk to Nordnes Peninsula. Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish Day 5 - The Flm RailwayWe enjoy two scenic rail journeys today. We leave on the Bergen Railway, theFlights from London Heathrow to train climbs into rugged mountains, deep fjords and through tunnels hewn outOslo and from Evenes to London of solid rock, before arriving in Myrdal. Here, we board the world-famous FlmHeathrow, via OsloRailway for a ride along one of the steepest lines in the world. As we descendAll internal flights, ferry, rail and to the fjord-side village of Flm for the night, the train negotiates horseshoecoach transferscurves, twists, turns and tunnels. The scenery is spectacular, with rivers and waterfalls, snow-capped mountains and remote farms passing by our window. Complimentary luggage transfers on parts of the journeyDays 6-7Loen and Geirangerfjord 12 nights 3 and 4-Star hotel Travelling to Loen, in the innermost area of the Nordfjord region, we take theaccommodationMannheller-Fodnes ferry to Skei before visiting the Fjaerland Glacier Museum. Designed to reflect the surrounding backdrops of jagged mountains and22 meals including 12 breakfasts, glaciers, award-winning exhibits tell the story of Norways glacial landscapes.2 lunches and 8 dinners We continue by coach to Loen, for two nights. On Day 7 we take a coach to Geiranger and experience the beauty of Geirangerfjord by boat, cruising the calm waters and seeing waterfalls that plunge from mountainous forests. Lush green trees contrast with dazzling blue water and brilliant white of snow- ARCTIC CIRCLE Lofoten 2Moskenescapped distant peaks. After our cruise we take a scenic drive back to Loen. Bod 1Days 8-9 - The Rauma Railway and TrondheimWe travel along the serpentine Trollstigen Mountain Road with cinematicNORWAYviews. At ndalsnes we board the Rauma Railway to Trondheim for two nights.Trondheim 2 SWEDENFollowing the the emerald river, the train winds around hillsides, past the TrollAndalsnesWall and Romsdal Fjord. On Day 9 we discover Trondheim on a guided tour,Loen 2Dombasseeing the Old Quarter, Gothic cathedral and the Royal Residence. With freeFlm 1 MyrdalJust a few of your holiday highlights time later you could visit the Ringve Music Museum or the Archbishops Palace.Bergen 2 2 OsloDays 10-11The Nordland Railway, and Midnight Sun on the Lofoten Isles We head north on the Nordland Railway, the renowned Polar Express, on a long and scenic journey to Bod. We travel through beautiful northern NorwayTour Code: AYJ| per person based on 2 and cross the Arctic Circle. The train reaches Fauske before turning west tosharing. Deposit from 600 per person. Bod, our base for the night. On Day 11, we board a speed ferry to MoskenesSupplement for solo travellers from 600.before taking a scenic coach journey through idyllic fishing villages to Svolvaer,Please note the itinerary for 2023 departures may differ, please call for more details.the tiny capital of the spectacular Lofoten Isles. After checking into our hotel for the night, we enjoy a drink in the twilight glow of the Midnight Sun.Days 12-13 - Svolvaer, sea eagle safari, and London To book and for We continue exploring the Lofoten archipelago, visiting charming fishinginformation go tovillages and pretty harbour townsbefore taking a unique sea eagle safari. Apart from seeing these majestic endangered creatures, other wildlife - such asgreatrail.com/AYJ heron, seals, dolphins and even whales - may also make an appearance. Afteror call 01904 527168a final breakfast on Day 13 we check out of our hotel and transfer to Evenes for our flight to Oslo. From here, we fly back to London Heathrow. & speak to our UK team.137"