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90 12 Days Day 1. Arrive Oslo Arrive in Norway's capital, Oslo, and transfer to your hotel. Take time to settle in before enjoying a Welcome Dinner with your fellow travellers and Tour Manager. Two Nights: Oslo, Thon Hotel Opera. D Day 2. Oslo Discover the main sights of Oslo during a guided tour, which includes sights such as Akershus Castle and the new Opera House. Enjoy free time this afternoon to further explore the city. B Day 3. Oslo, Dovre Railway, Trondheim Leave Oslo and journey north by rail along the Dovre Railway, through the majestic landscapes of the Gudbrandsdal Valley. Follow a course through alpine farmland dotted with traditional log homes, along the shores of Lake Mjosa – Norway's largest lake. Passing the town of Lillehammer, continue through the contrasting landscapes of the Dovrefjell mountains, including the River Rauma as it winds around the hillsides below jagged peaks. The journey ends at Trondheim, one of Norway's oldest cities, where you've time to explore before dinner. Two Nights: Trondheim, Radisson Blu Royal Garden Hotel. BD Day 4. Trondheim The historic beauty of Trondheim is revealed on a morning walking tour. Among a wealth of attractions, see the Stiftsgården (royal residence), once the official seat of the Norwegian kings. After the tour you are free to explore Trondheim at your own pace. Perhaps you'd like to head back to Nidaros Cathedral and inspect the interior, primarily used for the consecration of the King of Norway. Or, you could visit the Ringve Museum, Norway's national music museum which houses a collection of more than 2000 instruments. B Day 5. Trondheim, Nordland Railway, Bodø Embark on a spectacular rail journey north along the Nordland Railway. The 729-kilometre route takes you past distant mountains and lakes, deep forests and rocky coastline. Cross the Arctic Circle shortly before reaching the town of Lonsdal, which marks the highest point of the railway. The train reaches Fauske before turning due west for the final short section of the journey to the harbourside town of Bodø, capital of the Nordland region of Norway. Stay: Bodø, Clarion Collection Hotel Grand Bodø or Thon Hotel Nordlys. BD LOFOTEN ISLANDS & THE MIDNIGHT SUN Oslo to Kirkenes Oslo n Trondheim n Bodø Svolvær n Lofoten Islands n Bøstad Tromsø n Honningsvåg n Kirkenes YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES ✓ Three nights on a Hurtigruten cruise ✓ Two nights in Oslo, Trondheim and Svolvær; one night in Bodø and Kirkenes ✓ Services of a professional Great Rail Journeys Tour Manager and expert local guides ✓ 22 meals – 11 breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L) and 7 dinners (D) ✓ Explore 10 different ports, towns, villages and cities ✓ All sightseeting, excursions and entrance fees as specified ✓ Transfers, port charges and tipping INSIDER EXPERIENCES Take a ride aboard the Dovre Railway through stunning scenery Experience the history of Trondheim Cross the Arctic Circle aboard the Nordland Railway Cruise amidst the Lofoten Islands Watch for sea eagles in the Trollfjord Visit the Lofotr Viking Museum Enjoy a three-night Hurtigruten coastal voyage and experience the Land of the Midnight Sun Visit, Honningsvåg, Europe's northernmost town Enjoy lunch in a Viking longhouse and tour a husky kennel