Arctic Norway and Midnight sun in Lofoten

We fly from London Heathrow to Oslo, checking into our hotel for two nights on arrival. We begin exploring the Norwegian capital on Day 2's guided tour, visiting some of its most beloved sights. These include the incredible opera house, with its accessible roof, the stately Royal Palace, where we see the changing of the guards, and Frognor Park - a green space filled with unique sculptures and impressive water features. The rest of your day is free to keep sightseeing. Why not make a visit to one of the city's world-class galleries or museums?

• Day 1 - Dinner
• Day 2 - Breakfast

We make the short walk to the station where we catch the train to Bergen for a two-night stay. Travelling along the full length of the Bergen Railway, we enjoy views of the wild Norwegian countryside, passing glaciers, mountains and numerous fjords.

• Breakfast

We enjoy a guided tour today, that takes us along the old Hanseatic waterfront of Bryggen, through the narrow streets that give us a sense of what life was like here for merchants in the 13th century, and the bustling local fish market. Following a traditional seafood lunch, we board a coach to explore Bergen's network of bridges. With some free time after-wards, you could visit the Bergenhus district of the city, known for its well-preserved medieval buildings, while on the other side of the harbour is the Klosteret area, home to 18th-century wooden houses and charming alleys where you can take a stroll out to the Nordnes Peninsula.

• Breakfast, Lunch

We enjoy two scenic rail journeys today, beginning with the Bergen Railway. Leaving Bergen, the train makes its ascent into the rugged mountains, travelling alongside deep fjords and through tunnels hewn out of the solid rock before arriving in Myrdal, 2,840 feet above sea level. Here, we board the famous Flåm Railway for an unforgettable ride along one of the steepest lines in the world. As we descend to the fjord-side village of Flåm for the night, located at the innermost corner of Aurlandsfjord, the train negotiates horseshoe curves, twists, turns and 20 tunnels. The scenery is spectacular, with rivers and waterfalls, snow-capped mountains and remote farms passing by the window.

• Breakfast, Dinner

We make our way by coach to Geiranger via the Dalsnibba viewpoint, Europe's highest fjord view at a staggering 4,500 feet. We enjoy the scenery of Geirangerfjord by boat, cruising the calm waters of this UNESCO-listed site. Acclaimed for its unique landscape, this nine-mile-long branch of Storfjord (meaning 'Great Fjord'), boasts towering cliff walls that overlook some of the continent's finest scenery. Along its shores, a number of waterfalls - including the Seven Sisters and Suitor - plunge from the mountainous forests to the waters below. The scenery as we cruise envelops into a world of colour and contrasts, the lush green of the trees that cling to the rock contrasting with the blue water and the brilliant white of the snow-capped peaks in the distance. When it rains, waterfalls appear seemingly from nowhere, cascading majestically into the water below. After disembarking, we take a scenic drive from Hellesylt back to Loen.

• Breakfast, Dinner

We make the journey to Åndalsnes today, travelling along the serpentine Trollstigen Mountain Road to admire the cinematic views over the deep valleys and their waterfalls. On arrival, we board the famous Rauma Railway to Trondheim, journeying along the banks of the River Rauma, whose emerald waters keep us company for most of the journey.

We spend two nights in Trondheim, enjoying a guided tour of this former Viking capital on Day 9. Firstly, we visit the Old Quarter, home to a string of colourful wooden houses, before continuing across the Old Town Bridge to see the Gothic spires of Nidaros cathedral. The rest of your day is free to continue exploring.

*The opening date of Trollstigen Road varies due to road and snow conditions. Early departures before mid-June may travel on an alternative route.

• Day 8 - Breakfast, Lunch
• Day 9 - Breakfast

Departing Trondheim, we travel north on the Nordland Railway, making the 452-mile journey to Bodø. The route takes us through the beautiful and varied landscapes of northern Norway, and we cross the Arctic Circle at 66 degrees north shortly before reaching the town of Lonsdal, the highest point on the route. The train reaches Fauske before turning west for the final approach to Bodø, our base for the night.

• Day 10 - Breakfast, Dinner

We board a speed ferry to Moskenes before taking a scenic coach journey through idyllic fishing villages to Svolvaer, the tiny capital of the beautiful Lofoten Isles. Described as Europe's most dramatic and spectacular islands, the Lofoten Isles are tethered to mainland Norway by a series of bridges which resemble spiky, wired teeth. After checking into our hotel for the night, we take a night-time excursion to Gimsoy Beach, where we see the never-setting Midnight Sun*.

*Please note: seeing the Midnight Sun is dependent on weather conditions.

• Breakfast, Dinner

We continue exploring the Lofoten archipelago, visiting the charming fishing village of Henningsvaer, the petite harbour town of Kabelvåg, and Lødingen - a remote village surrounded by mountain scenery. On Day 13, we transfer to Evenes for our flight to Oslo. From here, we fly back to London Heathrow.

• Day 12 - Breakfast, Dinner
• Day 13 - Breakfast