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Sognefjord - Dragsviki, Norway © Giuseppe Milo

The Grand Arctic

Tuesday 4 July to Tuesday 18 July 2023

Our Scandinavian holiday embraces Norway and Sweden. Travel beyond the Arctic Circle to the Land of the Midnight Sun via historic cities, wonderful
rail journeys and outstanding scenery. This tour lives up to its remarkable expectations.

Day 1 - London to Bergen Day 3 - Explore Bergen Look out for the mountain of Norefjell and the
Fly from London to Bergen on Norway’s mountainous A day to relax and enjoy the sights of this lovely old impressive Hardangerjøkule Glacier. This route is a
west coast. city. The waterfront area with Bryggen Hanseatic railway engineering marvel.
Wharf, a UNESCO World Heritage site and its
Day 2 - The Famous Flåm Railway vibrant fish and fruit markets are a must. You may also Days 5 & 6 - At Leisure in Oslo
We join a cruise up the beautiful Sognefjord to Flåm, wish to take a ride on the funicular railway to Mount There is so much to see in Norway’s capital city but,
arriving in time for lunch. We then take the superb Fløyen which affords excellent views over the town. at the very least, you should take a boat trip across
Flåm Railway on the 12-mile scenic journey to Myrdal. the harbour to the Kon-Tiki and Fram Museums. For
We journey on one of the steepest lines in the world, Day 4 - Across the Roof of Norway transport enthusiasts, there is a network of local lines,
climbing to a height of 2,854ft, stopping beside the Enjoy a rail journey along Northern Europe’s highest one of which, the Holmenkollen Line, terminates at
powerful Kjosfossen Falls en route. From Myrdal we railway line that delivers stunning mountain scenery the ski resort of Frognerseteren with stunning views
return to Bergen by mainline train. as the fjord coastline gives way to the mountainous of the city and fjord beyond. Your InterRail Pass also
interior with high barren peaks, lakes and waterfalls. allows travel on the main line rail system.

Trondheim © Aleksandr Osipov

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