With a day at sea there is ample opportunity to enjoy some of the informative onboard lectures, or perhaps relax on deck or in the observation lounge. Your journey today takes you north, towards the breathtaking shores of Norway.

Commonly referred to as Norway’s “Petroleum Capital,” Stavanger became the on-shore centre of operations for the North Sea oil industry in 1969. The city today is an interesting blend of the old and the new, where you can find Norway’s oldest cathedral taking pride of place in the heart of the modern city centre.

The famous walls of Preikestolen tower an impressive 600 metres above the Lysefjord, providing a spectacular backdrop as you cruise through the area en route to Rosendal, a town renowned for its Barony manor house and home to one of the most important museums in Western Norway.

Early this morning you visit Ulvik, a settlement of just 600 inhabitants. From here you continue into the Eidfjord, famed for the cascading Vøringfossen Falls, whose waters free fall over 180 metres into the waters below. From here you sail towards the coast again, passing through the Hardangerfjord.

Flåm is home to the spectacular Flåmsbana railway, one of the steepest railway tracks in the world and a hugely popular attraction for visitors to the area. From Flåm you sail to the very end of the Nærøyfjord to reach the village of Gudvangen.

Surrounded by water, Ålesund is a colourful coastal town that is renowned for its Art Nouveau architecture. From here you enter the famous Geirangerfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s longest fjords. This evening you will visit Geiranger. 

Sailing into Nordfjord today you gaze out towards the Jostedalsbreen glacier, before carrying on to enter the Utfjord and Innviksfjord en route to Olden, where you spend the rest of the day. On your way back out to sea you make a late evening cruise in the Hyenfjord.

Surrounded by seven mountains and founded in the 11th century, the picturesque city of Bergen is Norway’s cultural capital. A stroll through its streets affords an opportunity to discover one of Norway’s most vibrant cities and we recommend a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site of the famous houses of “Bryggen.”

The day will be spent sailing around the southern coast towards Oslo, during which time you may wish to make the most of our final onboard talks and lectures.

Your final destination is the city of Oslo, where you arrive in the early hours of the morning.

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Price includes:
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The following are a selection of excursions available during your voyage. They enable you to experience the highlights of the voyage and all are escorted by local expert guides. We recommend that you pre-book any of the optional excursions you want to participate in as numbers may be limited and only remaining places are sold on board.

For all excursions we recommend sturdy and comfortable footwear due to the different terrains, as well as wind and waterproof clothes. We also suggest wearing several layers and taking with you sunglasses and sun lotion.

Unless otherwise mentioned excursions may not be combined.
 

Our tour starts with a walk through Gamle Stavanger, the old part of Stavanger and Europe’s best preserved wooden house settlement, consisting of more than 150 houses. The houses were built at the end of the 17th and early 18th century and are now protected by a special preservation law.

You will also visit the impressive Stavanger Cathedral. Built of stone in the 12th century, this cathedral was erected by Bishop Reinald from Winchester, England in 1125, after King Sigurd Jorsalfar (the Crusader) made Stavanger a cathedral town. This very well-preserved Middle Age Cathedral was originally erected in Anglo-Norman style, but after a fire in 1272, the vestibule was rebuilt in Gothic style.

From here, you will leave the city centre and drive to the outskirts of Stavanger making a short stop at Hafrsfjord, where a historical sea battle was fought in the age of the Vikings 1100 years ago. From Ullandhaug Tower you will get a bird’s-eye view over the city and the Ryfylke Fjord.

From here you will drive back to the city to visit the Norwegian Petroleum Museum. The unusual architecture has made the museum a landmark in the Port of Stavanger. Seen from the sea the museum looks like a small oil rig. At this museum you will be able to learn more about the technology and geology involved in oil production and experience the excitement and drama of life onboard an Oil Rig. Your visit ends with a fascinating movie presentation. Return to the ship afterwards.    

Remarks: The tour involves substantial walking over cobblestone and uneven surfaces. Not recommended for guests with walking difficulties. Wheelchairs are not recommended.

Duration 3.5 hours £70pp (Tour Code E-SVG1)

You disembark the ship and walk along the pier to the boat that will take us on our three-hour boat trip through the Stavanger Archipelago to the Lysefjord. The first part of the tour gives you a good idea how the Norwegians live in this area. You will see quite a few spending a summer day onboard their pleasure boats.

You cruise into the splendid Lysefjord, location of one of Norway’s spectacular wonders, Preikestolen – the Pulpit Rock over 1500 feet above the sea level and you will sail directly under it. While cruising in this beautiful fjord it is an interesting thought that in many places the water around us is as deep as the surrounding mountains are high. You make a stop at the idyllic beach at Helleren where coffee or tea and “Lysefjord Lapper” (pancake) are served. As you cruise back to Stavanger you have a nice view over the city, and you might get to see an oil rig under construction.

Remarks: incl. Coffee/Tea and lapper. Wheelchair must be collapsible, guests need a companion to assist them in/out of coach and navigation of venues.

Duration 3.5 hours £89pp (Tour Code E-SVG3)

This is an easy, guided walk where you learn a little about the history of Ulvik and what life is like here today. You will also visit the old mill, Skeie Mylna. Your local guide will meet you at the pier and begin your leisurely tour starts along Ulvik’s streets to Brakanestunet, where you will be given a brief introduction to the poetry of Olav H. Hauge, a poet who lived here.

Walk to Ulvik Church for a short visit before continuing to the old mill, Skeie Mylna. The old mill at Skeie was moved to Ulvik from Bergen by Endre Nilsson Skeie in the 1890s and it is the only of its kind still left in the Hardanger area. The owners have put a lot of work and money into restoring it and their vision is that grain once a again shall be milled here. The trip ends back on the pier in Ulvik.

Remarks: Relatively easy walking, but over a longer period of time. This tour is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties. Comfortable and sturdy shoes are recommended.

Duration 2 hours £16pp (Tour Code EULV2)

After boarding the coach at the pier, the first stop will be at Jernaldergården, the reconstructed farm stead from the Iron Age. These long houses have been reconstructed on the original sites, using the same building materials and techniques used by our forefathers 1500 years ago.

After the visit the tour continues to Mosterøy Island and the Utstein Monastery. On our way to Mosterøy Island you drive through the “Rennfast” road system which is a prime example of Norwegian engineering at its finest. The highway passes through one of the world’s longest and deepest undersea car tunnels – the Byfjord tunnel. The tunnel is 5,860 meters long and descends 223 metres beneath the sea surface, 45 meters below the sea bed.

On the western tip of Mosterøy Island is Utstein Monastery.  This was one of the royal estates of King Harold Fairhair around year 1000 AD. King Harold Fairhair was the first King to claim sovereignty over all of Norway. Utstein was also the residence for King Magnus Lawmender around the year 1200, and later taken over by the monks at the St. Olav monastery in Stavanger. They established it as an Augustinian monastery and carried on with the construction. From the middle of the 18th century, Utstein evolved into a Danish style manor.
Both the interior and exterior display a wealth of fine details, such as the altarpiece, the baptismal font, the narrow tower stairs and the peaceful gardens with its many old trees. After this visit you board the coach and drive the same way back to Stavanger.

Remarks: Limited access at Monastery. Wheelchair must be collapsible and guests need a companion to assist them at venues and in/out of the coach.

Duration 4 hours £73pp (Tour Code E-SVG2)

One of the things that Hardanger is most famous for is fruit growing and cider production! On this tour you will learn more about this industry and get a little taste of the products. 

You drive by bus from the pier to our first stop, Hjeltnes Horticultural College. Founded in 1901, this is the oldest horticultural college in Norway and the only one of its sort in Western Norway. Here you will be given an introduction to fruit growing in the Hardanger area. The College also has a lovely park with pretty rose and herb gardens.

You continue to Hardanger Saft & Siderfabrikk which is situated on Lekve Farm, 3 km from the centre of Ulvik. The farm cultivates apples, plums and cherries. The apples are used in the production of apple juice, cider and a Norwegian version of calvados. You are given a guided tour of the factory and at the end you will be given a little taste of the products. You return by coach to Ulvik and the pier where the tour ends.

Remarks: Easy walking. Not recommended for wheelchairs, incl. glass of apple juice or cider.

Duration 2.5 hours £55pp (Tour Code EULV1)

The tour starts with a short drive from Eidfjord up the valley to Øvre Eidfjord and  Hardangervidda Nature Centre, a nature and culture historical centre of experience and tourist attraction no.1 in Hardanger.

At the Nature Centre you will learn about the nature and wildlife on the mountain plateau Hardangervidda. The centre features lively exhibitions, hands-on activities and visual effects. Today, it is one of the leading centres of its kind, featuring pioneering technology. The super-videograph is a modern panoramic cinema, built in cooperation with Ivo Caprino who also made the film which is shown here. In the cinema you can take off on a journey past fjords, mountains and waterfalls. The tour ends at the pier in Eidfjord.

Remarks: Wheelchair must be collapsible and guests need a companion to assist them at venues and in/out of coach.

Duration 2 hours £50pp (Tour Code EEID1)

This walk takes you from the centre of Eidfjord and along the River Eio, known for its excellent salmon fishing. Since the middle of the 19th century English lords came here to catch salmon. Continue the walk to Hereid, a terrace in the landscape clearly scarred by the geological processes of the Ice Age. On Hereid at least 350 grave-mounds are found dating from 500 AD to 1000 AD, some probably even older. Now covered by birch trees, it is the largest pre-historic burial site in the county of Hordaland.

Remarks: This tour is a landscape walk and climbs approx. 100 meters above sea level. The total length is about 4 km.

Duration 2 hours £24pp (Tour Code EEID2)

The Hardanger area is not only known for dramatic landscapes, but also for fruit growing. Western Norway and in particular Hardanger, is the only place on Earth where fruit is cultivated as far as 60º north. The warm Gulf Stream results in a mild and humid climate which, together with many hours of light during summer and the perfect soil, have left Hardanger being known as the Orchard of Norway.  From Eidfjord you drive along the Hardangerfjord to the village of Lofthus. 

Lofthus is truly idyllic with a view to the majestic Folgefonna glacier, and Skrikjo waterfall coming over the edge of the Hardangervidda plateau. 80% of the total Norwegian sweet cherry production is harvested from the area around Lofthus. On both sides of the fjord there is a total of 550,000 fruit trees.  Famous Norwegian writer Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson said following about Lofthus, "had I known that it was so beautiful here, I would have come earlier." At Ullensvang Research Centre, a modern national centre that concentrates its research on fruit growing, you will take a stroll in the garden and the guide will give an orientation tour about the local agriculture and secrets of the Hardanger orchards.

After the stroll in the gardens, you will walk to the Ullensvang Church passing many lovely gardens along the way. Ullensvang Church was built by Englishmen in the English gothic style. Your guide will tell you about the Monks from Fountains Abbey in Yorkshire who brought their knowledge and skills about orchards and fruit cultivation to Hardanger. Coffee/tea and a delicious apple cake will be served at Ullensvang Guesthouse, which is located in beautiful surroundings close to Ullensvang Church. Leave Lofthus and drive back along the fjord to Eidfjord, where the ship will be waiting.

Remarks: Incl. coffee/tea and cake. Tour involves walking on uneven surfaces for long periods of time during visit at venues. Wheelchair must be collapsible and guests need a companion to assist them at venues and in/out of coach.

Duration 4 hours £63pp (Tour Code EEID3)

The tour starts from the pier which doubles as the Railway Station! On this tour you will experience the most dramatic train ride in Europe. The Flåm Railway is only 20 km long but a masterpiece of engineering. The train climbs up from sea-level to 867 m during these 20 km, crossing back and forth across rivers and through 20 tunnels.

To allow you to view the magnificent scenery the train will proceed slowly and even stop at the Kjosfossen waterfall where you may leave the train to take a closer look or take some pictures. At Myrdal you will leave the train. Here you will have time (approx. 30-40 mins) to relax and look at the beautiful nature before re-boarding the train back to Flåm.

Remarks: Wheelchair must be collapsible and guests need a companion to assist them at venues and in/out of the train. There will be no guide. Information will be given in the train in different languages.

Duration 3.5 hours £48pp (Tour Code EFLM1)

In Flåm you will board the famous Flåm Railway. The Flåm Railway is only 20 km long but a masterpiece of engineering. The train climbs up from sea-level to 867 m during these 20 km, crossing back and forth across rivers and through 20 tunnels. At Myrdal railway station you have to change trains.

You will arrive in Voss which is a perfect recreation area, with Vangsvannet Lake for summer activities and ski slopes for the winter. In Voss you will board the coach and drive to the Mølstertunet open air museum.  Mølstertunet has a collection of old Mountain farm houses and you will see how life was in this part of Norway during the 18th century.

Afterwards you continue along Oppheim Lake and towards Tvindefossen waterfall where a photo stop will be made. You continue passing Norwegian farming countryside until the next stop at Stalheim Hotel where you will be served coffee/tea and cake. Enjoy the beautiful view over the UNESCO World Heritage listed Nærøy Valley. You follow the Nærøy Valley to Gudvangen where the tour ends.

Remarks: Walking over relatively level ground, possibly some cobblestones, gravel or few steps. Flat and comfortable shoes are recommended. Wheelchair must be collapsible and guests need a companion to assist them at venues and in/out of coach. The old houses at Mølstertunet are not wheelchair accessible. Coffee/tea and cake included.

Duration 5.5 hours £113pp (Tour Code EFLM2)

The tour starts from the pier which doubles as the Railway Station! On this tour you will experience the most dramatic train ride in Europe. The Flåm Railway is only 20 km long but a masterpiece of engineering. The train climbs up from sea-level to 867 m during these 20 km, crossing back and forth across rivers and through 20 tunnels.

You leave the train at Myrdal and wait for the returning train. At Berekvam station our Mountain-bike guide will be waiting for us.  Bikes, helmets and rain gear (if needed) will be handed out and then you are ready for action.

Starting at 345 meters above sea level and ending near the Fjord at Flåm, the 11 km ride is more-or-less downhill all the way. Your guide will lead the way and make sure you don't miss the best photo stops and viewpoints. A vehicle will follow behind the group providing support.

The narrow road winds its way besides the river most of the ride with fantastic views of the valley. It is also possible to fill our water bottles or drink from the rivers and streams along the way. The tour ends at the pier in Flåm where the ship is waiting.

Remarks: This tour is recommended only for the physically fit and adventurous guests. Warm clothes and comfortable walking shoes necessary.

Duration 3.5 hours £93pp (Tour Code EFLM3)

This tour takes you by bus to the White Caves in Gudvangen for a unique experience deep inside these limestone mines.

At the White Caves you will learn about trolls and the mysteries and legends linked to them whilst you walk through the deepest caves before entering the big hall, where you can rest on reindeer skins, enjoy a little snack and visit the very special Cave Bar. All of this is done to the sound of running and dripping water, along with Grieg’s fantastic music and a delicate light show which adds an eerie phosphorescence to the cave walls.

Here you find the world’s largest deposit of anorthosite, a type of marble, which contains both gold and aluminium (a larger deposit is known to man but exists on the moon!)

Remarks: Helmets and warm coats are provided, mountain-water, snack and candle (to make a wish at the pond) are included. There is no guide on the bus transfer to the caves/ The excursions is not recommended for claustrophobic guests or guests using wheelchairs.

Duration 1.5 hours £42pp (Tour Code EGVG1)

Ålesund, the largest town on the Northwest coast, has a beautiful setting, built on several islands stretching out into the ocean. A large part of Ålesund was destroyed by fire in 1904 and rebuilt in the Art Noveau–style, typical for the first decade of this century.  Today, it is a bustling town where the fish and fish processing industry are the main sources of income.

The Art Nouveau Centre in Ålesund documents the town's unique architectural history with the introduction of Art Nouveau architecture after the great Town Fire of 1904. Experience the fascinating and exciting history that is presented to you through a time machine and multi-media shows that portray the town before and after the fire. Take a stroll through the many rooms in the listed building known as "The Swan Pharmacy", and be mesmerised by the beautiful and authentic décor.

The tour continues through the Jugendstil quarters (Art Nouveau) of the town centre and inner harbour, through the attractive park at the foot of Mount Aksla and back to the pier and your ship.

Remarks: Flat and comfortable shoes are recommended. Not suitable for wheelchairs or people with walking difficulties.

Duration 3 hours £23pp (Tour Code EAE1)

On this tour you will enjoy a brief city sightseeing tour and get the opportunity to visit the town’s newest attraction, the Atlantic Sea Park.

The first stop will be at the Atlantic Sea Park which is situated at the Ocean front at Tueneset. The Atlantic Sea Park is the largest aquarium in Scandinavia. Large landscape aquariums teem with ocean life from all over the Atlantic, with an emphasis on the western regions. You will also learn about the coastal scenery with fishing stands, hiking trails, bathing sites and outstanding diving.

Rejoin your coach for the drive back to Ålesund. A stop will be made on Mt Aksla at the “Fjellstua” Mountain Lodge where you will be able to enjoy the magnificent views over the town and its surroundings before returning via the central parts of the town to your ship.

Remarks: Walking over relatively even ground. Some walking and steps at Atlantic Sea Park. Wheelchair must be collapsible and guests need a companion to assist them at venues and in/out of coach.

Duration 2.5 hours £54pp (Tour Code EAE2)

The community of Giske consists of four islands. Two of them will be visited at this tour, the islands of Giske and Godøy. The tour to the islands goes via bridges and underwater tunnels, the longest being 4,2 km.
Giske is known as the Saga Island and for the fact that the Viking Chieftain Rollo was born here. This island is fairly flat and fertile. Here you will visit the old stone church dating back to 1150 which was originally a chapel belonging to the mighty Giske-family.

From Giske you continue over to Godøy Island. On the north-western side of the island the land is flat and fertile and you drive towards the headland where the small fishing village of Alnes is situated facing the Atlantic Ocean. You will take a closer look at the old lighthouse before returning to Ålesund.

On the way back to the ship, you will visit the viewpoint on Mt Aksla where you can enjoy a spectacular view of Ålesund and the islands that you have just visited.

Remarks: Some walking involved. Considerable number of steps in the lighthouse.  Not suitable for wheelchairs.

Duration 3 hours £54pp (Tour Code EAE3)

The Norwegian Fjord Centre is the information centre for the West Norwegian Fjords World Heritage Site. The World Heritage Site, which is represented by the Geirangerfjord and the Nærøyfjord, is one of only two natural heritage sites in Norway on the UNESCO List of natural and cultural World Heritage Sites.

The West Norwegian Fjords were inscribed on the List in 14 July 2005 and encompass some of the longest, deepest, narrowest and most beautiful fjords in the world.

Opened in June 2002 by HM Queen Sonja, the Norwegian Fjord Centre offers a unique and rewarding insight into the history, the colourful people and the fabulous natural scenery of the area. The very latest technology is used to bring you information about the local flora and fauna, geological features (including landslides and landslide areas), hydro-electric power development, road-building, tourism and transport, folk life and nature. The interactive multimedia exhibit ”From Mountain to Fjord” will show you the stunning natural World Heritage Site as it appears through the four seasons of the year. This exhibit takes about 10 minutes to walk to from the pier.

Remarks: The Fjord Centre is a 1 km uphill walk from the pier. Wheelchair has to be collapsible. Guests need to have a companion with them to assist. There will be no official guide joining the group.

Duration 1-2 hours £15pp (Tour Code EGEI1)

Leave the charming village of Olden at the head of the beautiful Nordfjord and drive along its shores to the village of Loen. The whole area abounds with glaciers, impressive mountains and abundant plant life. You will follow the Stryn River, famous for its salmon fishing, reaching the Stryn Lake with its turquoise, crystal clear water.

Here you will visit Jostedalsbreen National Park Centre and see a film of the natural attractions of the area. There are exhibitions about life on and beneath the glacier and the centre also has an extraordinary wild flower exhibition. You return to Olden and the ship where the tour ends.   

Remarks: Walking over relatively level ground, possibly some gravel or few steps. Flat and comfortable shoes are recommended. Wheelchair must be collapsible and guests need a companion to assist them at venues and in/out of coach.

Duration 3 hours £59pp (Tour Code EOLD1)

The village of Olden is situated at the end of the innermost arm of the beautiful Nordfjord, which cuts its way inland to the mighty ice fields of the Jostedals Glacier, Europe’s largest glacier. Briksdal Glacier, your destination on this tour, is one of its arms.
Leaving Olden’s centre by coach, pass two picturesque churches and the beautiful Lakes Floren and Olden. At the end of the valley lies Rustøen, around which numerous waterfalls tumble from the ice field. The road ascends through woodlands to the Briksdalen Inn, where you leave the coach.

The walk to the glacier viewpoint takes 45 minutes, and although the first part is somewhat steep, the rest of the way is comparatively flat. The spectacle is truly awe-inspiring, with the waters of the lake in front of the glacier reflecting the greens and blues of the ice. From time to time a sound like thunder is heard as the glacier “calves”, dropping a chunk of glacier ice into the fjord. After the visit to the glacier you will return to the Briksdalen Inn for coffee, tea and cake. The tour ends at the pier.

Remarks: The tour is recommended only for the physically fit and adventurous guests. Comfortable and solid hiking / walking boots are recommended. 45 minutes uphill walk to the glacier view point. Total walking time is approx 90 minutes. Coffee, tea and cake included.

Duration 4 hours £66pp (Tour Code EOLD2)

Join us on this exhilarating helicopter flight over the renowned Briksdal Glacier. From the pier, enjoy a short drive (approx. 4km) to the helipad.

On this spectacular helicopter tour you will have the unique opportunity to savour the wonderful panoramic views of the Briksdal Glacier. The glacier is an arm of the mighty Jostedals Glacier, the largest glacier on the European mainland.  This ice giant covers 486 m² and is up to 400 m deep. At its peak it is 1,950m high, whilst the Briksdal Glacier ends in a lake only 246 m above sea level.

Remarks: This excursion is not recommended for guests with physical/walking disabilities or who suffer from motion sickness and/or vertigo, nor guests who have a fear of enclosed spaces. It is recommended that guests dress in warm layered clothing and wear flat comfortable shoes.

Duration 1 hours £177pp (Tour Code EOLD3)

This excursion can be combined with E-BGO2 or E-BGO3.

On this introduction tour of Bergen you will get a tour of downtown Bergen and visit the Hanseatic Quarter, picturesque “Bryggen” and the Fish market.

Your tour starts with the old wooden Hanseatic houses at Bryggen, with its colourful shop-fronts and harbour. You then head in for a stroll around The Hanseatic Quarter. One of the most well-known quarters from the Middle Ages in Norway, they originate from 1702 after the original buildings were destroyed in a fire. The houses were rebuilt in the same style as the former buildings, which originated from 1350. Bryggen’s interesting history will be brought to life for you whilst walking through its narrow passages.  You will continue across the street to the Fish Market, where you will find all kinds of fresh seafood, fruit and vegetables.

After your stroll you board the coach again for a drive through Bergen city centre. Some of the highlights of the tour will be King Håkons Hall, the Rosenkrantz Tower and St. Mary’s Church, built around 1170 and one of the finest examples of Romanesque architecture in Norway. You will also see Bergen Theatre (Den Nationale Scene), the Peninsula of Nordnes with the Aquarium of Bergen and Grieghallen, the modern concert hall named after Norway’s great composer, Edvard Grieg. The tour ends at the pier.

Remarks: Walking on cobble stones, uneven ground and gravel in Bryggen and Fish market. Wheelchair must be collapsible and guests need a companion to assist them at venues and in/out of coach. 

Duration 2 hours £29pp (Tour Code EGBO1)

This excursion can be combined with E-BGO1.

The tour starts from the pier in downtown Bergen and you drive through the residential areas south of Bergen towards Fana and the Stave Church.

The old Stave Church at Fantoft, originally built in the town of Fortun in Sogn in 1150 and moved to Fantoft in 1883, burned down on the 6th June 1992. The church has been rebuilt just as it was before the fire – using some of the materials from the old church.

The tour continues to Troldhaugen, where the guide will take you on a visit of Edvard Grieg’s house and garden. 

Troldhaugen was built in 1885.  Edvard Grieg lived here for 22 years together with his wife Nina. Grieg composed many of his best-known works in the composer’s hut by the shore of Lake Nordås. Both Edvard and his wife are buried in a cliff-hewn tomb, below the grounds of the house.

You end this tour with a private recital in the Troldsalen Concert Hall. One of the best interpreters of Grieg’s music will play some of the famous pieces, as well as some of the more unknown ones, and tell stories and anecdotes about the composer and his wife. 

After the recital, rejoin the coach and drive back to the pier.

Remarks: Approx. 15 min. flat walk from car park to Troldhaugen Museum. Gravel walking path. Wheelchair must be collapsible and guests need a companion to assist them at venues and in/out of coach.  

Duration 3.5 hours £70pp (Tour Code EGBO2)

This excursion can be combined with BGO1.

This tour starts with a short drive from the pier to Old Bergen. Old Bergen is a reconstructed town with approx. 50 wooden houses from the 18th, 19th  and 20th century.  Here you will find houses and shops that belonged to all sorts of professionals including sea captains, dentists, photographers, bakers etc. Old Bergen is an idyllic reminder of what Bergen used to be like, and a guided tour of the houses is a fascinating and entertaining experience.

You return to downtown Bergen where you leave the bus and make a visit at King Håkon’s Hall, which was erected during the reign of King Håkon Håkonsson. Here you will get a guided tour of the medieval building.

You then head in for a stroll around The Hanseatic Quarter. One of the most well-known quarters from the Middle Ages in Norway, they originate from 1702 after the original buildings were destroyed in a fire. The houses were rebuilt in the same style as the former buildings, which originated from 1350. Bryggen’s interesting history will be brought to life for you whilst walking through its narrow passages. 

You end this tour with a trip on Fløybanen funicular which takes us approx. 320 metres above sea level. All the way up to the top you will enjoy a panoramic view over the town centre and the surrounding area. You will have some free time to stroll around and enjoy the scenery at the top of Bergen’s most popular mountain.
Afterwards drive the short distance from the lower funicular station and back to the ship.

Remarks: Cobble stones, steep hills, steps, uneven ground in Old Bergen and in Bryggen. Walking for long periods of time. 

Duration 4 hours £69pp (Tour Code EGBO3)