Fly independently to Kirkenes, transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

The morning is yours to enjoy at your leisure. You will travel from the hotel to the port in the late morning. Upon arrival, you will board your Havila ship, which departs at 12:30 pm.

From Kirkenes, the journey continues via Vardø, the easternmost point of Norway, towards the North Cape. Near Hammerfest, you can see the Struve Geodetic Arc, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Lofoten and Vesterålen archipelagos offer some of the most impressive scenery of the entire trip. They are known for their steep mountains, sandy beaches, rugged nature, and picturesque fishing villages. Another highlight is the spectacular Trollfjord. Further south, weather permitting, you can see the Svartisen Glacier. The island of Vega, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is absolutely worth seeing. In Trondheim, you'll have time to visit, for example, Nidaros Cathedral. The next stops are Kristiansund and the rose city of Molde.

After a final morning on the fjord coast, your cruise ends in Bergen in the early afternoon. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city. For example, you could visit the aquarium, the Bergen Open Air Museum, or, if it's relevant to your trip, the Maritime Museum.

Before leaving Bergen, you should take the Fløibanen funicular up to Mount Fløyen. There are beautiful hiking trails at the top with magnificent views of the city. The subsequent drive to Stavanger takes you through stunning coastal scenery.

A trip to Lysefjord is well worth it. Take a fjord cruise where two famous Norwegian landmarks await you. You'll pass a popular photo spot – Kjerag, a boulder wedged tightly between two rocks. A little further down the fjord, the majestic Preikestolen (the "Pulpit Rock") rises an impressive 600 meters vertically out of the water.

Flekkefjord, meanwhile, invites you to a pleasant stroll. The old, white wooden houses are in excellent condition, and the Dutch origins of this little town are unmistakable. Charming cafés also beckon you to linger. In Vrådal, take a trip to the Telemark Canal. Experience a section of the nearly 110 km long canal system with its locks, canals, and lakes, which ends in the idyllic village of Dalen.

Geilo is located on the Hardangervidda plateau. Countless hiking trails to viewpoints and through magnificent landscapes await discovery. The western Hardangervidda and the Hallingdal valley are also within easy reach. At the Geilojordet open-air museum, you can explore history and culture.

This short stage allows for a few detours. The route leads via Voss to the Hardangerfjord. Ulvik is one of Norway's most important fruit-growing communities and is beautifully situated on the fjord of the same name. One of the world's longest suspension bridges spans the Eidfjord and is an architectural masterpiece. From there, you reach Kinsarvik on the Sørfjord.

Enjoy your free day at the Sognefjord. A drive along the Snøvegen mountain pass, which leads to Flåm, is highly recommended. There you can board the famous Flåm Railway, a steep railway line offering stunning views. Alternatively, a hike up Molden (1,118 m) is also worthwhile, perhaps even combined with a visit to the glacier in Jostedalen.

Today's route takes you through the breathtaking fjord landscape of Western Norway, past steep mountain slopes, deep blue fjords, and picturesque villages. Along the way, you'll be treated to spectacular views, such as at the Stegastein viewpoint or in the Nærøydal valley near Gudvangen. After passing through Voss, you'll finally reach Bergen, the charming port city with its colorful wooden houses and the historic Hanseatic wharf of Bryggen.

After a leisurely breakfast, depending on your departure time, you'll have the opportunity to explore further attractions. Individual onward journey home.