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34 – www.travelmarvel.com.au – Day 1. Arrive Stockholm. Upon arrival in Stockholm, you'll be met and transferred to your hotel, located close to the historic Old Town. Enjoy a tour of the modern city and the narrow streets of Gamla Stan. Stay (Two Nights): Stockholm, Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel. D Day 2. Stockholm. Built on 14 islands, and dotted with dreamy yachts and red wooden cottages, Stockholm is yours to explore today. B Day 3. Östersund. We bid farewell to Stockholm and head inland by InterCity train to Östersund, which is nestled on the shore of beautiful Lake Storsjön, Sweden's fifth largest lake. Stay: Östersund, Best Western Gamla Teatern. BD Day 4. Inlandsbanan, Arctic Circle, Lapland, Jokkmokk. Leaving Östersund, we travel north through some of Sweden's most glorious scenery. We make several beauty stops along the way as we venture into the untamed wilderness of Lapland. Our journey on the Inlandsbanan train takes us through a landscape of crystal clear lakes and towering forests, crossing the Arctic Circle into the 'Land of the Midnight Sun'. We get a real taste of Lapland with a light dinner of local Sami specialties before transferring to our hotel. Stay: Hotel Jokkmokk. BD Day 5. Ofoten Railway, Narvik. Today we enjoy a journey on one of the world's most northerly railway lines, the Ofoten Railway. We travel through Sweden's breathtaking mountains into Norway, traversing steep mountainsides, with sheer drops to the fjords below. We arrive in Narvik, our base for the next two nights. Stay (Two Nights): Scandic Hotel Narvik. BD Day 6. Narvik. Today you are free to explore the city of Narvik however you would like. You may want to discover Narvik's cultural history at the Ofoten Museum, enjoy a cable car ride (seasonal) to experience breathtaking views, or visit the Red Cross War Memorial Museum. B Day 7. Trondheim. We'll admire the rugged shores of Norway as we follow the coastline south to Trondheim today. The first part of our journey is by coach to Fauske, including a scenic ferry crossing. In Fauske we board the train for a journey that delivers almost continuous panoramic views of beautiful, untouched wilderness, crossing back over the Arctic Circle along the way. Late this evening we arrive in Trondheim, Norway's religious capital. Stay (Two Nights): Trondheim, Radisson Blu Royal Garden Hotel. BD Day 8. Trondheim. One of the oldest cities in Norway, Trondheim is an atmospheric metropolis that is exciting to explore. As well as discovering the city's broad avenues, old warehouses and pretty timber dwellings, you could visit the Ringve Museum, which features a collection of musical instruments from all over the world. B Arctic Circle Express 15 Days | Stockholm | Östersund | Inlandsbanan | Lapland | Ofoten Railway | Narvik | Trondheim | YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES Services of a professional Great Rail Journeys Tour Manager and expert local guides 14 nights in premium accommodation 23 meals – 14 breakfasts (B) and 9 dinners (D) Cross the Arctic Circle aboard the Inlandsbanan train Travel on the northerly Ofoten Railway Journey aboard the Rauma Railway Traverse steep terrain on the Flåm and Bergen railways Airport transfers and tipping SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS Enjoy a guided tour of Stockholm See the colourful houses of Trondheim Cruise Norway's stunning Geirangerfjord Travel through stunning mountain landscapes aboard the Flåm Railway EXPERIENCE SWEDISH LAPLAND Water and ice have crafted a landscape of twisting river valleys to create Europe's last true wilderness – Swedish Lapland. Feel a sense of freedom as you cross the Arctic Circle.