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93 Day 13. Bergen There's plenty of opportunities to explore Bergen with a full day at leisure. The town is nestled beneath seven hills and is surrounded by fjords. Bryggen, the old city, is a World Heritage site, and the Fløibanen funicular railway affords great views of the city and its harbours from the top of Mount Fløien. The Bergen fish market is also a local institution, offering sumptuous seafood delicacies, including king crab and monkfish, from the depths of Norway's icy waters. B Day 14. Bergen Railway, Oslo Depart Bergen by train for a magnificent journey on Northern Europe's highest railway line, the Bergen Railway. The train climbs remote areas of Western Norway, before descending into Oslo. Perhaps take a stroll around Norway's grand capital before enjoying a Farewell Dinner. Stay: Oslo, Thon Hotel Opera. BD Day 15. Depart Oslo Enjoy a free morning in Oslo before transferring to the airport for your onward flight. B Coach Cruise Rail Stay (No. of nights) Norway Bergen Oslo 2 Bergen Railway 1 Myrdal Flåm Railway Östersund Trondheim 1 Sweden Rauma Railway Geiranger Flåm Stockholm 1 2 2 Jokkmokk Fauske Inlandsbanan Railway 2 1 A rctic C ircl e Narvik Ofoten Railway 2 Day 9. Rauma Railway, Geiranger Stunning scenery awaits today as you join the 114-kilometre-long Rauma Railway for a journey through magnificent, contrasting landscapes. Navigate the same course as the emerald waters of the River Rauma as it winds around the hillsides below jagged peaks for much of the journey. As your train climbs over mountain plateaus, you are treated to awesome views across the expansive and unspoiled national parks that stretch into the distance. Later, arrive in Geiranger. Two Nights: Geiranger, Union Hotel. BD Day 10. Geirangerfjord Take in the exquisite scenery of the spectacular Geirangerfjord by boat today. Cruising along the serene, deep water, the steep sides of the fjord seem to tower over the boat. This World Heritage- listed site is alive with colours and contrasts – the lush greens of the trees clinging to the rock set against the deep blue water and the brilliant white of the snow- capped peaks in the distance. When it rains, waterfalls appear from nowhere, flowing majestically over exposed rocky outcrops and crashing into the fjord below. B Day 11. Flåm Leave Geiranger by coach this morning, and travel through Norway's incredible fjord country, created by a succession of Ice Ages. Your next overnight destination is Flåm, a tiny, quaint village at the head of the Aurlandsfjord which is home to one of the most remarkable railways in the world – the Flåm Railway. Stay: Flåm, Fretheim Hotel. BD Day 12. Flåm Railway, Sognefjord, Bergen Today, enjoy a superb excursion aboard the Flåm Railway. The journey takes you up into the mountains along one of the steepest railways in the world, twisting and turning as the line accommodates the extreme terrain. Reach the end at Myrdal and return to Flåm. Here you'll board an express boat for an afternoon cruise along Norway's longest and deepest fjord, the Sognefjord. After navigating coastal islets and skerries, the day ends in the magnificent city of Bergen, where vibrantly-coloured houses line Norway's most atmospheric seaside wharf. Two Nights: Bergen, Clarion Hotel Admiral. BD Arctic Circle Express 1. Travel through stunning landscapes aboard the Flåm Railway Tour Notes 2017 Dates & Prices 15 Days – Stockholm to Oslo (RJTACJ15) 1 SAVE $1,000 per couple* See page 24 for details Prices include transfers and tipping. Porterage is not included unless stated. Itinerary and hotels may be subject to change. Please see pages 114-115 for full terms & conditions. (A$) Per Person Twin Share Solo Traveller June 2, 16. $7,495 $9,295 June 23, 30. $7,495 $9,295 July 7. $7,495 $9,295 July 14. $7,395 $9,195 July 28. $7,395 $9,195 Aug. 11. $7,395 $9,195 travelmarvel.com.au/RJTACJ15