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ICEL AN D'S M A JE ST IC L AN D S C A PE S B E R G E N – R E Y K J A V Í K o r v i ce v e r s a 1 3 D A Y S | 9 G U I D E D T O U R S | 3 C O U N T R I E S SEE UNPARALLELED NATURAL BEAUTY. From Norway, travel to the end of the North Sea and beyond to unlock mysteries of the far north and experience nature at its most magnificent. Contrast the pleasant urban setting of Ålesund with the robust beauty of Geiranger's fjord landscape. Meet the people who thrive on the water's edge of the Faroe archipelago, and encounter polar fox, tern, eider ducks and members of the whale family in Iceland's majestic, distant north. D A Y 1 B E R G E N , N O R W A Y Step aboard your ship to begin your journey. Encircled by majestic mountains, fjords and glaciers, Bergen was home to many Viking sagas. D A Y 2 B E R G E N , N O R W A Y Awake in Bergen and further explore this Norwegian treasure. See the beautiful 18th-century wooden houses, and visit the Hanseatic Museum on your included tour. D A Y 3 F L Å M , N O R W A Y Spend the day soaking up majestic views aboard the famous Flåm Railway for a train ride that climbs nearly 3,000 feet. D A Y 4 Å L E S U N D , N O R W A Y Admire Ålesund's colourful Art Nouveau facades by foot. Alternately, you may visit spectacular Nordic islands via a vast coastal network of bridges and tunnels, or join a Norwegian family in their home. D A Y 5 G E I R A N G E R , N O R W A Y Cruise into the tiny village of Geiranger via the Geirangerfjord, one of Norway's most spectacular fjords. D A Y 6 C R U I S E T H E N O R T H S E A The North Sea has long been central to Europe's history. Learn more about this body of water during an enriching lecture. Relax on board with tea in the Wintergarden or find your inner calm with a yoga class. D A Y 7 T Ó R S H A V N , F A R O E I S L A N D S Explore the legacy of the Vikings in the scenic Faroe Islands, located halfway between Norway and Iceland. D A Y 8 C R U I S E T H E N O R W E G I A N S E A Cruise the Norwegian Sea, the source of transformative discoveries and ideas, from legendary sea monsters and real-life whales to massive amounts of cod and oil. D A Y 9 S E Y D I S F J Ö R D U R , I C E L A N D Walk along streets of colourful wooden homes dating back to the 19th century, or explore the surrounding fjord landscape. D A Y 10 A K U R E Y R I , I C E L A N D Visit Iceland's second-largest city and admire its colourful architecture. Visit the city's beloved church and admire some of the 2,000 species of blooms at the Public Park and Botanic Garden. D A Y 11 Í S A F J Ö R D U R , I C E L A N D Explore ĺsafjördur and the tiny and tranquil enclave of Bolungarvík, one of the nation's oldest fishing villages and home to the Ósvör Maritime Museum. Alternately, marvel at the magnificent Dynjandi D A Y 12 R E Y K J A V Í K , I C E L A N D Explore Reykjavík, one of the cleanest and most eco-friendly cities in the world. Take in the country's breathtaking natural beauty, from towering waterfalls and soaring mountains to blue thermal springs. D A Y 13 R E Y K J A V Í K , I C E L A N D Disembark your ship this morning and transfer to the airport for your return flight home. Or stay on to explore more of Reykjavík's beauty and culture. G U L L F OSS , I C E L A N D 80 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit viking.com/oceans