b"YOUR ITINERARY 10 DAYSFROM SCANDINAVIADays 1-2London and Oslo 2,795 PPWe fly from London Heathrow to Oslo, having dinner on arrival and checking into our hotel. Day 2 begins with a guided tour, starting at the Opera House,For details of what's included which has some of the best views in the city across Oslo fjord, beforego to greatrail.com/NLJcontinuing to the Akershus Fortress. Theres free time afterwards, maybe to visit one of the excellent galleries or museums, or to see the Royal Palace.UPGRADE YOUR HOLIDAY:Flight upgrades available.Day 3The Dovre RailwayCall to book or for more information.We travel north to Trondheim today, along the Dovre Line. Nicknamed the trail of the trolls, the railway meanders through Norways farmlands, passing 2023 Departures:lakes and babbling rivers, deep forests, narrow valleys and mountain passes.JUN from 2,995 AUG from 2,795We enter the valley of Gudbrandsdalen, known for landscapes and vibrantJUL from 2,895 SEP from 2,895communities, reaching the highest point at Hjerkinn. Our approach to Trondheim takes us below Snhetta, the highest mountain in the Dovrefjell.2024 Departures:Day 4 - Trondheim MAY from 3,195AUG from 3,195We discover Trondheim on a guided tour, visiting the Old Quarter andJUL from 3,195colourful waterfront houses of Bakklandet and the Gothic cathedral. We also stop at the Royal Residence, the largest wooden building in NorthernYour holiday includes:Europe. The rest of your day is free to continue sightseeing at your own pace.Expertise of a UK Tour Manager Attractions include the Ringve Music Museum and the Archbishops Palace. throughout your tourDay 5 - Arctic cruise Flights from London Heathrow to From Trondheims port we begin a four-night cruise aboard our HavilaOslo and from Kirkenes to London ship. Featuring plush bedrooms, restaurants, a caf, Jacuzzi and shoppingHeathrow via Oslofacilities, this is one of the most relaxing ways to explore northern Norway.All rail and coach transfersThis afternoon we pass the Kjeungskjr Lighthouse, a bright red octagonalComplimentary luggage transfers structure where Trondheimsfjord and the North Sea meets, then navigate theon parts of the journeynarrow strait of Stokksund on our way to the coastal town of Rrvik. 5 nights 3 & 4-Star hotel accommodation and a 4-night Day 6 - The Arctic Circle, Bod and the Lofoten Islands Arctic CruiseContinuing northwards, we celebrate as we enter the Arctic Circle. We reach20 meals including 9 breakfasts, rnes and drop anchor. With a choice of optional excursions, you could visit4 lunches and 7 dinnersBods Salmon Centre for a guided tour. Back on board, we catch our first glimpse of the steep granite cliffs and silvery beaches of the Lofoten Islands.Havoysund 1We sail the strait of Raftsundet into the sapphire waters of Trollfjord. 1Tromso 1Day 7 - Risyhamn and TromsARCTIC CIRCLE 1 KirkenesTrollfjordGliding past Risyhamn, Harstad and Finnsnes, enjoy the sight of everyday life in the Arctic before we reach Troms, the largest city in northern Norway. HereOrneschoose from optional excursions, including a tour of the Arctic capital, a cableRorvik 1car ride up one of the mountains or time at Tromss modern cathedral. Later, Just a few of your holiday highlights we cruise through bountiful territory of orcas, humpback whales and differentTrondheim 2Arctic birds. From September, we may experience the magical Northern Lights.Day 8 - North Cape and Honningsvg 2 OsloToday takes us to Norways North Cape, where the icy Arctic and AtlanticTour Code: NLJ| per person based on 2 Oceans mix. During summer we may see herds of reindeer and settlements ofsharing. Deposit from 500 per person. indigenous Sami people whose main sources of living are reindeer herding andSupplement for solo travellers from 1,495.fishing. We disembark to visit the worlds most northerly fishing village beforePlease note the itinerary for 2023 departures continuing to Honningsvg. Here, you could join an optional guided tour of themay differ, please call for more details.Northern Cape, before sailing to Kjllefjord to learn about the indigenous Sami people. On our June departure, in clear weather, we witness the Midnight Sun. To book and for Days 9-10Kirkenes and London information go toOur cruise ends in Kirkenes, a city on the Finnish-Russian border. Were met by a local guide for a coach tour of the scenic shores of Langfjorden and thegreatrail.com/NLJ Svanhovd Botanical Gardens. After a three-course lunch in a replica of a Vikingor call 01904 527168longhouse, we continue to a nearby husky kennel to meet these hard-working creatures and learn about how vital they still are to life in this part of the world.& speak to our On Day 10 we board our flight to London Heathrow, travelling via Oslo.UK team.Touching down in the UK, our holiday comes to an end. 139"