Welcome to Sweden! Arriving at Stockholm Arlanda Airport, you'll make your own way to your hotel for check-in. Depending on what time you arrive, youâll be able to enjoy some time at the hotel or exploring Stockholm before we all meet at the hotel in the evening. Youâll meet your Tour Manager along with the rest of your group and be treated to a welcome dinner at the hotel which will be a three-course set menu or a buffet. dinner
Today, youâll get to see more of Stockholm on a private four-hour guided tour of the city. The tour will take us past Stockholmâs main highlights by coach, including a walking tour of the old town or Gamla Stan in Swedish. Weâll also visit the City Hall, one of Stockholmâs most iconic buildings. Entrance is included, so step inside to admire the impressive mosaics of the Golden Hall, which is the venue of the Nobel Peace Prize ball held each year, along with the Blue Hall, which is the venue for the banquet before the ball. breakfast dinner
Enjoy a buffet breakfast aboard the ferry before we arrive in Helsinki. After disembarking, weâll meet with a local English-speaking guide and board a private coach for a three-hour tour of Helsinki. Youâll be shown the highlights of the city, including the spectacular Temppeliaukio Church. Built into the bedrock of the city in 1969, this iconic structure is often called the âChurch of Rockâ. breakfast
After breakfast at your hotel in Helsinki, weâll make our way to the train station next door in time for our departure to Rovaniemi. Reputed to be the home of Santa Claus, our destination is known for its Arctic scenery and dense forests. At this time of year however, the area is unrecognisable, with its white fields and snow-capped trees replaced by lush greenery lit by the soft glow of the never-ending Midnight Sun. breakfast
Board a tour bus from your hotel in Rovaniemi in the morning and let out your inner child as we explore the wondrous Santa Claus Village. Here in the Arctic, you can see herds of reindeer and even meet the jolly bearded man himself â looking suitably relaxed until the winter. Weâll continue our journey north and make a quick stop in Sodankylä, where you can admire the facade of the Sodankylä Old Church. Built in 1689, this is one of Finlandâs oldest wooden churches. Enjoy some lunch and free time before we continue to Saariselkä. breakfast dinner
Youâll have the morning to spend at leisure. Relax and take in the tranquil surroundings, or join one of the optional excursions, such as a safari on your own electric fat bike. Enjoy an included lunch at the hotel before setting off for an excitement-filled afternoon. Enjoy dinner at the hotel followed by a Midnight Sun Photography Expedition. Weâll make a photo stop at the quiet, picturesque Lake Inari, which was believed by ancient Laplanders to be the home of Ukko the Overgod. Then, weâll continue to a wilderness camp on the lake shore, where weâll enjoy a warm drink and prepare a traditional Lapland midnight snack while waiting for the sun to near the horizon. breakfast lunch dinner
After breakfast at your hotel in Saariselkä, weâll board a private coach to continue our journey through Finnish Lapland. Our first stop in the morning is the small township of Inari. There, weâll explore the newly renovated SIIDA museum and take a guided tour of the open-air exhibition. This museum houses exhibits and artefacts that document the rich culture of the Finnish SĂĄmi. breakfast lunch dinner
Breakfast at the hotel will be followed by our morning visit to the Snowhotel, Kirkenes 365. This is the first ever hotel completely made of snow and ice. Here, youâll enter a real life winter wonderland, even in the middle of summer. Your visit includes a guided tour of the Snowhotel along with a welcome drink. Make sure to visit the resident huskies and reindeer â the excited squeaks of the pups will surely melt your heart. At the end of the visit, youâll transfer from your hotel to the pier to board your ship. breakfast
We make stops at Mehamn and Kjøllefjord during the night, before early morning visits to HonningsvĂĽg and Havøysund. In the early afternoon, youâll spend time in Hammerfest, which has the largest population on a list of the worldâs northernmost settlements. See the UNESCO-listed Meridian Column, shop for souvenirs at the Polar Bear Society, or take the path behind the town to the viewpoint atop Mount Salen. breakfast lunch dinner
Today, youâll be exploring the archipelagos of Lofoten and VesterĂĽlen, real highlights of our Norway scenic route. After Finnsnes early in the morning, the ship calls at Harstad, where you can join one of our classic optional excursions for âA Taste of VesterĂĽlenâ. Discover history, beautiful scenery, and cultural heritage sites on this tour, then rejoin the ship further south at Sortland. breakfast lunch dinner
Crossing the Arctic Circle is an important ârite of passageâ, and today, weâll celebrate the occasion on deck with a taste of Arctic tradition â a spoonful of Norwegian cod liver oil. Leaving the Polar region means saying goodbye to the Midnight Sun, but youâll still see incredibly long days throughout the rest of the summer voyage. Sailing along the Helgeland coast, youâll find the strange mountain, Torghatten. This mountain rises 258m above sea level and is famous for the distinctive hole through its centre. The hole is 160m long, 35m high, and 20m wide, and was formed during the ice age. breakfast lunch dinner
This morning, youâll have the opportunity to explore the historic royal city of Trondheim for a few hours. Be sure to visit the majestic Nidaros Cathedral, built over the burial site of King Olav II who reigned from 1015 to 1028. Leaving Trondheim, weâll sail past beautiful island scenery and some of Norwayâs smallest communities before arriving at Kristiansund and Molde. breakfast lunch dinner
Today marks the end of our Norwegian coastal cruise together, but thereâs still plenty to see during your last day with us. During the night, weâll call at Ă lesund and Torvik, and on our approach to MĂĽløy, you might catch a glimpse of the northbound Coastal Express if youâre up early enough. Before docking in Bergen, youâll have a chance to glimpse Nordfjord under the enormous Jostedal Glacier, mainland Europeâs largest glacier. Here, the fjord widens to the east and forges 90 km inland. breakfast
You have the day at leisure to further explore the city. Surrounded by seven mountains, Bergen is often called âThe Gateway to The Fjordsâ and offers a perfect mix of pristine nature and rich culture. You can get stunning views of the city and the surrounding waterways from the top of Mount Fløyen. A leisurely ride on the funicular railway will take you all the way to the peak. breakfast dinner
After breakfast at your hotel in Bergen, itâs time to bring your tour of Scandinavia with us to a close and head home. Make your own way to the airport in time for your departure. Although your journey with us is over for the time being, youâll take home with you souvenirs that will last a lifetime. Whether in the form of photographs, handmade crafts picked up along the way, or simply treasured memories, these will forever remind you of your time with us. We hope to see you again soon for another adventure. breakfast
