Norway

Begin your short break in Bergen where mountain meets fjord in impressive style. This charming and colourful city embraces its surroundings and offers an fascinating array of activities, museums, culture and cuisine. Set sail with Hurtigurten, the Norwegian ferry service that has connected coastal communities for over 120 years. You will be hugging the coastline on your overnight journey north to Ålesund, a town famed for its distinctive Art Nouveau architecture and envious location at the entrance to the Sunnmøre fjords and the spectacular Geiranger fjord.

Drive and discover the unique archipelagos of Lofoten and Vesterålen with their spectacular glacial rock formations dominating the seascape. Clustered burgundy and white fishing hamlets cling to the coastline. Wildlife is in abundance, observe whales, seals and birdlife, walk along beaches more suited to the Caribbean and appreciate the natural surroundings that has inspired artists down the centuries.