Iceland's Natural Beauty

Disembark your ship for the drive to your hotel. After check-in, enjoy the remainder of your day at leisure and explore Reykjavík on your own. Your Viking host is available to help you plan your time in Reykjavík so you can make the most of your visit. Alternatively, after disembarking, you may choose to join an optional shore excursion, arriving at your hotel later this afternoon. This evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel or head out to one of the city’s local restaurants.

Today, continue getting acquainted with this picturesque city on your own or join an optional shore excursion. Perhaps visit one of the city’s renowned geothermal spas, or set out to enjoy the sights of Iceland’s Golden Circle. Alternatively, you may explore more of Reykjavík’s historic sites or set out to discover the unspoiled splendor of Iceland’s natural wonders. This evening, enjoy dinner at your leisure. (B)

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and proceed to the airport for your return flight. (B)

Disembark your ship and transfer to the airport for your flight to Bergen. Upon arrival, proceed to your hotel and check in for your overnight stay. Settle in and relax or begin exploring on your own. A Viking Host is available to help you plan your time in the “capital of the fjords” so you can make the most of your visit.

Contrast the Bergen of old with the elegant modern-day city on an enlightening tour, highlighted by insights from your local guide. Step behind the walls of the medieval Bergen Fortress and visit the well-preserved 13th-century Håkons Hall. Pass the Bryggen wharf, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the more modern section of the city, view two beloved musical theaters: The National Stage and Grieg Hall, named for the famed Norwegian composer. After your tour, enjoy the evening at your leisure. (B)

Board the Bergen Railway for your journey to Oslo, which has often been described as the most beautiful train ride in the world. Your ascension to over 4,000 feet above sea level as you cross the Hardangervidda plateau features breathtaking views and will be accompanied by an informative narration. This afternoon, check in to your hotel and get settled in. This evening, dine in the hotel restaurant or one of the city’s many fine eateries. (B, L)

This morning, join a guided tour of the city’s highlights. You will see the Akershus Fortress, which has guarded the harbor for centuries; the Royal Palace, home to the beloved Norwegian royal family; the Parliament; and the National Theater. You will also visit the Norwegian Maritime Museum and learn about Norway’s seafaring history that spans over centuries. This evening, enjoy dinner at your leisure. (B)

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight home. (B)