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Day 1 - Oslo, Norway
Arrive in Oslo, the capital of Norway, where you are met and
privately transferred to your hotel. Later, enjoy a welcome
dinner at your hotel’s restaurant.
Day 2 - Oslo
Experience life along the scenic Oslo fjord, starting with
a guided visit to Vigeland Park, a Scandinavian cultural
treasure comprising over 200 granite, bronze and wrought-iron
sculptures created by Gustav Vigeland. Then, explore
the Munch Museum to peruse its vast collection of artworks,
texts, letters, photos and personal possessions bequeathed to
the city by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, best known for
his iconic modern Expressionist work, The Scream. Proceed
to privately tour the cutting-edge Oslo Opera House and opt
for a walk along its mountain-inspired sloping roof. Then, enjoy some time at leisure to discover the city on your own,
perhaps stopping for lunch at the Sanguine Brasserie with
its views of the stunning fjord. Later this afternoon, walk
with your Resident Tour Director to Telthusbakken — one
of oldest streets in this city once known as Christiania — to
see where factory workers built small wooden houses that are
now a protected cultural heritage.
Day 3 - Oslo
Rise early for a flight to Kristiansund, on Norway’s rugged
coast. Upon arrival, begin your explorations of stunning
Fjordland, starting with a drive along the Atlantic Ocean
Road. View breathtaking scenery en route to charming Alnes
on the island of Godoya, which you reach via underwater
sea tunnels. Marvel at the village’s classic boathouses and
lighthouse and note how dwellings were built close together
for protection against the sometimes-fierce coastal climate.
Stop into the lighthouse’s charming on-site café to savor a
Norwegian vafle (waffle) or svele (pancake) with coffee and
peruse the local artworks on display before continuing to
your hotel.
Day 4 - Alesund
Begin your day by enjoying one of these Design Your Day activities.
Kayak a Tranquil Fjord accompanied by an expert
instructor, stopping in bays and inlets, and watching for seabirds and other aquatic life.
Hike the Mountainous Terrain of the Fjord with a guide
who reveals the flora and fauna of the Nordic forest.
Learn Traditional Norwegian Baking from a local chef,
creating lefse (flatbread) and sampling the tasty results.
Afterward, set out on an excursion to Alesund, a fishing
town on Norway’s west coast, to view its distinctive
architectural style born of devastation. On a stormy night
in January 1904, a fire raged through the town, destroying
850 houses and leaving 10,000 people homeless. Over the
next four years, the dwellings were rebuilt in an Art Nouveau
style with a local folkloric twist, sporting turrets, spires and
medieval ornamentation, including dragons. After lunch in a local restaurant, enjoy a guided walk of the city followed
by free time to explore on your own. This evening, enter a
traditional Norwegian lavvo (tent) to savor dinner made
from local ingredients and served al fresco around a roaring
fire.
Day 5 - Geirangerfjord
Journey along Storfjord, taking in the extraordinary scenery
and traversing the winding Eagle Road, which carries
you up for views over rugged coastal terrain. View Seven
Sisters Falls and gaze down on the many cruise ships that traffic the fjord far below. Listen as your guide explains how
glaciers created the fjords over countless centuries. Next,
board a vessel for a panoramic cruise along the wondrous
Geirangerfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Disembark
in Hellysylt and continue toward the picturesque village
of Loen, where you enjoy lunch accompanied by stunning
views at a skylift restaurant. Then, check in to your waterside
hotel and enjoy an afternoon at leisure.
Day 6 - Naeroyfjord
Rise early for a drive along a route that includes a ferry
crossing of the Sognefjord and a jaunt through the Laerdal
tunnel. Arrive in the tiny village of Flam, located on the
shores of the Aurlandsfjord, which you experience by RIB
(rigid inflatable boat), and then cruise into the spectacular
Naeroyfjord to Laegdafossen — a breathtaking waterfall in the
heart of this UNESCO-listed natural wonder — the perfect
vantage point for views into the spectacular fjord. Along the
way, enjoy tales of the region’s history shared by your personal
guide. Disembark in Gudvangen and enter the historic Viking
village of Njardarheimr to view reconstructed Viking-style
houses built using the tools and techniques of the Viking Age.
Stop at the home of the resident Viking chieftain, your host
for a private meal prepared with traditional Viking methods,
such as spit roasting and smoking, on an A&K-exclusive
experience. First, look on as the Viking style of combat is
recreated for your enjoyment, and then savor dishes flavored
with the kinds of herbs and spices the Vikings brought back
to the region from their seafaring forays. Afterward, drive to
Voss, where you board a train to Bergen, a UNESCO World
Heritage City, and check in at your hotel.
Day 7 - Bergen
Travel outside Bergen to visit Fantoft, a stave church dating
to the 13th century. Proceed to the Hanseatic Museum and
Schotstuene in Bergen, two museums where you see how
the merchants from the Hanseatic League traded stock, fish
and grains from the 14th through 18th centuries. Continue
to the Bergen Fish Market to enjoy a sampling of traditional
local products. This evening, gather for dinner at a local
restaurant.
Day 8 - Copenhagen, Denmark
Fly to Copenhagen, enchanting capital of Denmark, to
discover its elegant contrast of medieval and modern
architecture and examples of world-famous Danish design.
Upon arrival, enjoy a typical Danish lunch at iconic Nyhavn
Harbour, followed by a boating experience through the
canals of the city, listening as your local guide introduces
you to the Danish capital and its history. Settled as a small
stone-walled fishing village in the 11th century, learn how
Copenhagen grew into a sea-trading port city often in
conflict with the powerful Hanseatic League and later a
center for elegant architecture throughout the Renaissance.
Day 9 - Copenhagen
Venture outside Copenhagen to discover Frederiksborg
Castle, home to the Museum of National History. Discover
five centuries of Danish history through its rich collection
of paintings, furniture and applied art. Continue to the internationally known Louisiana Museum of Modern Art.
View its 4,000-plus pieces, mainly paintings and sculptures,
in a minimalist but inviting space filled with art juxtaposed
with windows offering views onto the lovely Danish
landscape. Then, enjoy some time at leisure, free to explore
the museum’s lovely garden and on-site restaurant. This
afternoon, savor a relaxing “hygge Sunday” on a private
visit with a local Danish family. Share afternoon tea and
conversation with them, and find out how the Danes learn
early in life to protect their social customs, on this A&K-exclusive
experience. Return to your hotel and later enjoy a
farewell dinner at iconic Tivoli Gardens.
Day 10 - Copenhagen
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departing
flight.