Idyllic Norway: August
Spirit of Adventure departing Dover
29th August 2024
- No fly
- Chauffeur service
Explore Norway’s beautiful scenery
This late summer cruise to Norway in 2024 will reveal its maritime ports and picturesque fjordland villages under the light of the summer sun. Explore the cobbled streets of Stavanger’s Old Town. Cruise the beautiful Sognefjord to reach the scenic villages of Skjolden and Flåm in Norway’s fjordland. Conclude your cruise in Bergen where you can delve into the medieval history of the city’s UNESCO-listed wharf.
Your two included panoramic excursions will be in
- Flåm, Norway
- Bergen, Norway
Itinerary
Dover.
Embark Spirit of Adventure.
Depart 1700.
Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.Stavanger, Norway.
Arrive 0800. Depart 1630.
Stavanger is a multifaceted city that reflects its progression from a prosperous fishing port to an industrial centre for shipbuilding and oil. 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 Pulpit Rock, a sheer cliff which rises almost 2000 feet above Lysefjorden.
Optional excursion
Cruise on the Lysefjord aboard a Rigid Inflatable Boat and see the Pulpit Rock looming above.
Skjolden ⚓, Norway.
Arrive 1000. Depart 2100.
The picturesque village of Skjolden has a secluded setting at the end of the Lustrafjord, a branch of Norway’s longest and deepest fjord, Sognefjord. Verdant mountains rear up behind this sleepy hamlet which acts as a gateway to three of the country’s most impressive national parks: Jotunheimen, Breheimen, and Jostedalsbreen. It is a region of immense natural beauty blessed with lush valleys, roaring falls and mainland Europe’s largest icecap, the Jostedal Glacier. Norway’s oldest stave church can also be visited in nearby Urnes – built in the 12th century, its portal is decorated with carvings from an even older stave church that once stood on this site.
Optional excursions
Join a trip to visit Jostedalsbreen National Park to view the Jostedal Glacier’s icy expanse.
⚓ Land by launch or tender.
Flåm ⚓, Norway.
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
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.
Included excursion
A scenic drive will reveal some of the finest views of the fjordland.
Optional excursions
Travel aboard Flåm Railway, one of Europe’s most beautiful rail journeys.
⚓ Land by launch or tender.
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 panoramic excursion reveals one of the oldest buildings still standing, 12th-century St Mary’s Church.
Included excursion
Look forward to an included sightseeing excursion of Bergen.
Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.Dover.
Arrive 0730.
Disembark Spirit of Adventure after breakfast.
29th August 2024
29th August 2024