The Itinerary
10 days. Bergen to Bergen. Fjords, railways, mountain roads, coastal cruises, and midnight sun. One unforgettable Norwegian adventure.
Arrive at Bergen Flesland Airport and make your way to the city centre. Bergen, Norway's second city, is framed by seven mountains and a UNESCO-listed harbor district called Bryggen, with its iconic colorful wooden houses. Settle into the hotel, freshen up, then join the welcome drink and information meeting with your guide and fellow travelers. The evening is yours to explore Bergen's charming harbor at leisure.
The guided experience begins. Drive north through Voss with a stop at the beautiful Tvindefossen waterfall, then continue to the Stalheim panoramic terrace for sweeping valley views. The journey follows the legendary Sognefjord, Norway's longest and deepest fjord, to the Aurlandsfjord. Here you board the Flåmsbana railway, widely regarded as one of the steepest standard-gauge railways in the world. The 20km descent through mountain gorges and past thundering waterfalls is pure magic. Before dinner at the hotel, stop at the Stegastein cantilevered viewpoint, 650m above the fjord.
Travel north past Fjærland toward the Jostedalsbreen glacier region, home to mainland Europe's largest glacier. Stop at the Norwegian Glacier Museum to understand 10,000 years of glacial history. The route then follows the Nordfjord with its dazzling turquoise lakes, cascading waterfalls, vast glaciers and steep mountains. The afternoon highlight is the Loen Skylift cable car, ascending to 1,011m in just five minutes, with jaw-dropping views of the Nordfjord and surrounding peaks below. Dinner at the hotel.
Board the ferry at Hellesylt for a 65-minute crossing of the UNESCO World Heritage Geirangerfjord, one of the most breathtaking stretches of water on Earth. The fjord's walls rise almost vertically from the water, with the legendary Seven Sisters waterfall plunging 250m in seven cascades and the Bridal Veil waterfall on the opposite bank. After docking in Geiranger village, ascend to the Dalsnibba Skywalk at 1,500m, one of Norway's highest viewpoints, for panoramic views of the fjord winding far below. Dinner at the hotel.
Two of Norway's most dramatic roads in one day. First, the steep Ørnevegen (Eagle Road) which zig-zags down from mountain plateau to sea level with stunning views of the Geirangerfjord. Then the famous Trollstigen (Troll Ladder), 11 hairpin bends climbing a near-vertical cliff face, one of the most visited and photographed spots in Norway. By afternoon you reach Ålesund, a coastal town so beautiful it looks like something out of a fairytale. Rebuilt entirely in art nouveau style after a devastating fire in 1904, Ålesund's distinctive turrets and spires tumble down across seven islands. Guided walking tour included.
Drive north from Ålesund via ferry to Molde, passing through the historic fishing village of Bud, one of Norway's oldest trading ports. Then comes the Atlantic Ocean Road, an 8.3km causeway that hops between small islands and skerries, frequently voted the world's most beautiful road trip. The ocean crashes against the bridges from both sides. Continue to Kristiansund, a charming town built across four islands with beautiful views from its natural harbour, where a wooden-boat route called Sundbåten has connected the islands since 1876. Dinner at the hotel.
Arrive in Trondheim, Norway's third-largest city and former Viking capital, founded by King Olav Tryggvason in 997 AD. The highlight is the magnificent Nidaros Cathedral, the world's northernmost medieval cathedral and the traditional coronation church of Norwegian monarchs. Built over the burial site of Saint Olav, patron saint of Norway, it has been a pilgrimage destination for a thousand years. After the guided cathedral tour, the afternoon is free to explore: stroll across the picturesque Old Town Bridge, wander through the colorful wooden houses of Bakklandet neighbourhood, or visit Ringve Museum (history of music). Numerous waterfront restaurants line the old wharf for dinner.
Board a Hurtigruten ship at Trondheim harbour for the legendary Norwegian Coastal Voyage, the route that has served communities along Norway's coast since 1893. Sail south through the night, passing the Hitra island archipelago and scenic fjord inlets. In July, you'll experience the extraordinary midnight sun, the sun barely touches the horizon before rising again, bathing the fjords in a warm golden light throughout the night. Your private cabin makes for a unique overnight experience on the high seas.
The ship makes overnight stops at Torvik, Måløy and Florø before sailing into Bergen harbor by morning, arriving by sea to the city where the journey began, with a completely different perspective. A guided walking tour of Bergen's city centre takes you through the UNESCO-listed Bryggen wharf, the historic fish market (Fisketorget), and the funicular up to Fløyen viewpoint for panoramic city views. The afternoon is free for final shopping or café visits. The evening brings the farewell group dinner featuring local Norwegian specialties, a final gathering to celebrate 10 days of fjords, mountains, railways and memories.
Depart from the hotel by taxi or public transport to Bergen Flesland Airport. Morning leisure time allows for final shopping, a last café visit, or just one more look at Bergen's beautiful harbor before you fly home. You've ridden the steepest railway, sailed a UNESCO fjord, stood on mountain skywalks, driven legendary roads, and watched the midnight sun from the deck of a coastal ship. Norway stays with you.
