Colourful Bergen
The Hanseatic city of Bergen has many attractions, including the UNESCO-listed Bryggen Wharf.
Flam
Enveloped by lush green mountain scenery, the village of Flam resembles a magical scene from a fairy tale.
Hardangerfjord
Explore the idyllic scenery of the Hardanger region.
Pulpit Rock
A hike from Stavanger to Pulpit Rock provides magnificent views over Lysefjord.

Saga Cruises

Beautiful Norway

31st August 2022

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Beautiful Norway

Spirit of Discovery departing Dover

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Overview

No fly
Chauffeur service
All Inclusive

Explore the land and waterways of the Viking Kings

Follow in the wake of the Vikings on this voyage to Norway. Beginning in Stavanger, you will have the chance to cruise along the expansive Lysefjord and beneath the towering Pulpit Rock. Discover Haugesund amid the moors and mountains to uncover the saga of the first Viking kings. Turn inwards along the mighty Sognefjord, the ‘King of Fjords’, to visit the tiny fjordside village of Flåm and perhaps ride its scenic railway up into the mountains. Bergen greets cruisegoers with its colourful waterfront and UNESCO-listed wharf, which harks back to the days of the Hanseatic League.

Your two included sightseeing excursions will be in

Bergen, Norway
Stavanger, Norway

Itinerary

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31st August

Dover

1

Dover

Embark Spirit of Discovery.

Depart 1800.
1st September

At Sea

2

Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.
2nd September

Stavanger, Norway

3

Stavanger, Norway

Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

Stavanger is a multifaceted city that reflects its progression from a prosperous fishing port to an industrial centre for shipbuilding and oil. An included sightseeing excursion will reveal the city’s key sights. Its charm lies in Old Stavanger where cobbled lanes weave past white-painted wooden cottages and boutique shops stocked with local handicrafts. From here, perhaps visit iconic Pulpit Rock, a sheer cliff which rises almost 2000 feet above Lysefjorden.

Included sightseeing excursion

Explore Stavanger further on an included sightseeing excursion.
3rd September

Haugesund, Norway

4

Haugesund, Norway

Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

Set between Bergen and Stavanger, the bustling maritime town of Haugesund was once a centre for herring fishing and now prospers from the wealth of North Sea oil. It is set in a region of outstanding natural beauty comprising moors, waterfalls and verdant mountains. This is the homeland of the Viking Kings, who ruled for 500 years. Norway’s founder, Harold Fairhair, is supposedly buried in Haugesund on a site marked by a national monument commemorating the unification of Norway. From here, you can head to Langfoss Waterfall to see the roaring cataracts.

Optional excursions

Perhaps head to Langfoss Waterfall where roaring cataracts tumble 2,000 feet over a cliff face towards the Akra Fjord.
4th September

Flam ⚓, Norway

5

Flam ⚓, Norway

Arrive 0800. Depart 1600.

The idyllic village of Flåm is hidden away at the end of the Aurlandsfjord, an arm of the Sognefjord. Fishing, kayaking, cycling and hiking amid the surrounding mountain and fjords are popular pastimes. The biggest draw though is the historic Flåm railway, which winds up from the fjord through the Flåm Valley for over 10 miles to Myrdal station. It is dubbed ‘the world’s most beautiful train journey’ as it passes high above deep ravines, snakes through mountain tunnels and passes the tumultuous Kjosfossen falls.

Optional excursions

Combine a journey along the Flåm Railway with a downhill hike to fully appreciate the natural beauty of the Sognefjord region or join a boat trip to see the dramatic fjord scenery of the UNESCO-listed Naerøyfjord.

⚓ Land by launch or tender
5th September

Bergen, Norway

6

Bergen, Norway

Arrive 0800. Depart 1600.

Bergen’s historic waterfront, UNESCO-listed Bryggen, is graced by colourful gabled buildings that hark back to its days as a member of the Hanseatic League. The Hanseatic Museum, housed in one of the old warehouses, features antique furnishings for an insight into merchant life. The wharf neighbours Bergen’s old town of characterful 17th to 18th-century wooden houses that adorn cobbled lanes and attractive squares. An included sightseeing excursion reveals one of the oldest buildings still standing, 12th-century St Mary’s Church.

Included sightseeing excursion

Look forward to an included sightseeing excursion of Bergen.
6th September

At Sea

7

Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.
7th September

Dover

8

Dover

Arrive 0700.

Disembark Spirit of Discovery after breakfast.

Please note: Some of the highlights detailed may only be seen on optional excursions or by exploring independently.