Scandinavian Discovery & Arctic Wonders - Cruise & Land Journey 2027

Itinerary

1. Intro

   Introduction
2. Day 1

   Copenhagen

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3. Day 2

   Copenhagen

   Copenhagen Show on map

   Meals

   Dinner (Welcome dinner at Kilden i Haven, one of Copenhagen's most distinguished dining venues, set within Tivoli Gardens)

   Included Activities

   • Visit Rosenborg Castle
   • Scenic canal cruise viewing Christiansborg Palace, Black Diamond Library, and Little Mermaid statue
   • Welcome dinner at Kilden i Haven at Tivoli Gardens with park entrance included

   Landmarks
   Rosenborg Castle
   Christiansborg Palace
   Black Diamond Library
   Little Mermaid statue
   Tivoli Gardens

4. Day 3

   Copenhagen to Stockholm

   Copenhagen to Stockholm Show on map
5. Day 4

   Stockholm

   Stockholm Show on map

   Meals

   Dinner (Dinner featuring Swedish cuisine with European influences in a stunning setting)

   Included Activities

   • Visit City Hall with iconic Three Crowns
   • Visit Riddarholm Church
   • Visit Royal Palace
   • Visit Vasa Ship Museum on Djurgården island
   • Dinner featuring Swedish cuisine with European influences

   Landmarks
   City Hall
   Riddarholm Church
   Royal Palace
   Vasa Ship Museum

6. Day 5

   Stockholm to Oslo

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   Meals

   Breakfast, Dinner

   Included Activities

   • Guided tour of Munch Museum with art specialist
   • Visit to Munch Museum rooftop bar with wine

   Landmarks
   Munch Museum
   Oslo Opera House
   Oslofjord

7. Day 6

   Oslo

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   Included Activities

   • Visit Kon-Tiki Museum
   • Visit Fram Museum and board the legendary Fram Polar Ship
   • Visit Holmenkollen Ski Museum with elevator ride to ski jump tower summit

   Landmarks
   Kon-Tiki Museum
   Fram Museum
   Holmenkollen Ski Museum

8. Day 7

   Oslo to Lofthus

   Oslo to Lofthus Show on map

   Landmarks
   Hardangervidda
   Folgefonna glacier

9. Day 8

   Lofthus to Bergen

   Lofthus to Bergen Show on map

   Landmarks
   Hardanger Fjord
   Hardanger Bridge

10. Day 9

    Bergen

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    Included Activities

    • Explore Bergen city
    • Visit Troldhaugen, home of Edvard Grieg

    Optional Activities

    • Funicular railway to Mount Fløyen for 320-metre ascent with city and fjord views
    • Tram to Fantoft Stave Church - 12th century reconstruction

    Landmarks
    Troldhaugen
    Mount Fløyen
    Fantoft Stave Church

11. Day 10

    Bergen to On Board

    Bergen to On Board Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Board Scenic Eclipse 6-star ultra-luxury yacht
    • Champagne toast on the Observation Deck
    • Sail on Sognefjord

    Landmarks
    Sognefjord

12. Day 11

    Gudvangen

    Gudvangen Show on map

    Included Activities

    • Scenic cruising through World Heritage-listed Nærøyfjord
    • Time in Gudvangen village

    Optional Activities

    • Fjord Safari by RIB through Aurlandsfjord with towering cliffs and cascading waterfalls
    • Scenic Flåm Railway journey climbing steep mountain slopes with photo stop at Kjosfossen
    • The Royal Fjord Passage by rail and road with lunch in Ringheim and fjordside finale in Gudvangen
    • Njardarheimen (Viking Village) self-guided visit to experience Viking way of life

    Landmarks
    Nærøyfjord
    Aurlandsfjord
    Kjosfossen
    Flåm Railway
    Njardarheimr

13. Day 12

    Ålesund

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    Included Activities

    • Wander streets with Art Nouveau architecture
    • Time to explore Ålesund

    Optional Activities

    • City Train Tour exploring Art Nouveau architecture with panoramic views from Mount Aksla
    • Bird Watching by RIB to Runde Island spotting puffins, sea eagles and thousands of seabirds
    • City Walk & Hike to Mount Aksla with 418 descent steps into Ålesund's Art Nouveau city centre
    • MS Polarstar & Polar Museum cruise to Brandal with Arctic Museum visit
    • Island Discovery visiting historic islands of Giske and Godøy with 12th-century Giske Church visit and Alnes Lighthouse

    Landmarks
    Art Nouveau Centre
    Art Museum KUBE
    Mount Aksla
    Runde Island
    Geirangerfjord
    Giske Church
    Alnes Lighthouse

14. Day 13

    Hellesylt - Geiranger

    Hellesylt - Geiranger Show on map

    Included Activities

    • Short stop in Hellesylt village
    • Cruise into World Heritage-listed Geirangerfjord
    • Scenic cruising beneath 800-metre cliffs
    • View Seven Sisters Waterfall

    Optional Activities

    • Norwegian Fjordland Explorer overland journey from Hellesylt to Geiranger visiting Stryn, Jostedalsbreen National Park, lakeside lunch in Loen and Mt. Dalsnibba
    • Geiranger Fjord Centre with 11 hairpin bend drive to Eagle's Bend Viewpoint and Flydal Gorge Viewpoint
    • Hiking Westerås from Geiranger village to Hole with hike to Storseter Falls and visit to Westerås Mountain Farm
    • Geirangerfjord Kayaking guided sea kayaking through UNESCO-listed fjord past Preacher's Pulpit
    • Geirangerfjord by RIB exhilarating ride through fjord with close views of Seven Sisters and Bridal Veil waterfalls

    Landmarks
    Geirangerfjord
    Seven Sisters Waterfall
    Stryn
    Jostedalsbreen National Park
    Loen
    Mt. Dalsnibba
    Eagle's Bend Viewpoint
    Flydal Gorge Viewpoint
    Storseter Falls
    Westerås Mountain Farm
    Preacher's Pulpit
    Bridal Veil Waterfall

    

15. Day 14

    At Sea

    At Sea Show on map

    Included Activities

    • Access to fitness spaces with classes
    • Senses Spa facilities (massages and treatments at additional cost)
    • Scenic Lounge Bar and Sky Deck access
    • Discovery Team lectures in theatre

    Optional Activities

    • Massage and spa treatments
    • Specialty restaurants and dining experiences
16. Day 15

    Lofoten Islands - Leknes

    Lofoten Islands - Leknes Show on map

    Included Activities

    • Sail into Lofoten Islands
    • Time in Leknes

    Optional Activities

    • Lofoten Heritage Trail visiting Flakstad Church, Sund Museum and picturesque village of Reine
    • Vestvågæy Views & Viking Farm at Borg's Lofotr Viking Museum with views from Hagskaret and Einangen viewpoints
    • Wonderful West Lofoten visiting Lofotruna monument, Reine fishing village and Å's Fishing Villages and Stockfish Museums

    Landmarks
    Lofoten Islands
    Trollfjord
    Flakstad Church
    Sund Museum
    Reine
    Borg's Lofotr Viking Museum
    Hagskaret
    Einangen
    Lofotruna monument
    Å's Fishing Villages and Stockfish Museums

17. Day 16

    Tromsø

    Tromsø Show on map

    Included Activities

    • Time in Tromsø

    Optional Activities

    • Highlights of Tromsø with Polaria & Tromsø Museum visiting Arctic wildlife exhibits and learning about regional history and Sami culture with Arctic Cathedral city tour
    • Hiking with an Arctic Viking to Tønsviking Medieval homestead learning Viking, Medieval and Sami history
    • City Tour with Cable Car & Polar Museum exploring Arctic heritage with cable car ride to Mount Storsteinen for views
    • Arctic Hiking Adventure with Huskies guided hike with husky companion through Arctic wilderness with puppy enclosure visit at Tromsø Villmarkssenter

    Landmarks
    Polaria
    Tromsø Museum
    Arctic Cathedral
    Tønsviking Medieval homestead
    Polar Museum
    Mount Storsteinen
    Tromsø Villmarkssenter

18. Day 17

    Cruising North Cape

    Cruising North Cape Show on map

    Included Activities

    • Sail past Nordkapp/North Cape
    • Discovery Team lectures on Norwegian history and fjord legends

    Landmarks
    Nordkapp (North Cape)

19. Day 18

    Svalbard

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    Included Activities

    • Visit Svalbard Archipelago
    • Visit Bear Island (Bjørnøya)

    Optional Activities

    • Zodiac tours to explore sea caves and tunnels
    • Zodiac tours to step ashore on islands with meteorological stations

    Landmarks
    Svalbard Archipelago
    Bear Island (Bjørnøya)

20. Day 19

    Svalbard

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    Included Activities

    • Daily Scenic Discovery excursions by Zodiac
    • Daily kayak tours
    • Daily nature walks
    • Discovery Team lectures

    Landmarks
    Svalbard Archipelago

21. Day 20

    Svalbard

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    Included Activities

    • Scenic Discovery excursions by Zodiac
    • Kayaking excursions
    • Nature walks exploring pristine locations

    Landmarks
    Svalbard Archipelago

22. Day 21

    Svalbard

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    Included Activities

    • Open Bridge policy to observe Captain's navigation
    • Discovery excursions (weather permitting)
    • Meet with Discovery Team

    Optional Activities

    • Dining at Lumière specialty restaurant with champagne bar
    • In-suite dining with 24-hour menu

    Landmarks
    Svalbard Archipelago

23. Day 22

    Svalbard

    Svalbard Show on map

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Discovery excursions by Zodiac
    • Kayaking around ice formations
    • Nature walks
    • Discovery Team lectures and photography guidance

    Landmarks
    Svalbard Archipelago

24. Day 23

    Svalbard

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    Included Activities

    • Polar plunge opportunity

    Optional Activities

    • Infrared saunas in Senses Spa
    • Post-plunge beverages (specialty tea, aged whiskey, etc.)

    Landmarks
    Svalbard Archipelago

25. Day 24

    Longyearbyen to Oslo

    Longyearbyen to Oslo Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast (Final breakfast on board Scenic Eclipse)

    Included Activities

    • Final breakfast on board
    • Transfer to Oslo

    

26. Day 25

    Oslo

    Oslo Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Pre-cruise land tour from Copenhagen to Bergen through charming cities and rich Nordic culture (available as separate optional package)