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✨ Nordic Discovery: Sweden, Finnish Lapland & a 5-Night Norwegian Fjord Cruise

Jun 13 - 29, 2026

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Linda Walter

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Overview


Traverse Sweden, Finland, and the coast of Norway, uncovering Nordic heritage among UNESCO treasures, colorful coastal towns, and Arctic landscapes. Experience the rich heritage and natural beauty of the North.

Day 1 · Sat, Jun 13 · Overnight Flight


Our Nordic Adventure Begins

Our journey kicks off with anticipation in the air. Over the next 17 days, we’ll weave through three countries — Sweden, Finland, and Norway — discovering everything from the raw beauty of the Arctic wilderness in Lapland to the storybook charm of...

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Day 2 · Sun, Jun 14 · Stockholm


Welcome to Stockholm

Touch down in Sweden’s stunning capital — a city spread across 14 islands and stitched together by 57 bridges. With no set plans this afternoon, you’re free to wander at your own pace. Maybe stroll the waterfront, pop into a café for a strong Swed...

Day 3 · Mon, Jun 15 · Stockholm


Exploring Stockholm

This morning, step off the beaten path and into the heart of Stockholm on an immersive three-hour walking tour with a local guide. You’ll uncover hidden corners, local secrets, and get a taste of Sweden’s beloved ritual: fika — that perfect pause ...

Day 4 · Tue, Jun 16 · Lulea


From Viking Stones to Swedish Lapland

This morning, we’ll bid hej då to Stockholm and head north toward the edge of the Arctic. Along the way, we’ll stop in Sigtuna — Sweden’s oldest town — where Viking rune stones still whisper ancient stories. With its cobbled streets and lakeside v...

Day 5 · Wed, Jun 17 · Lulea


The Soul of Swedish Lapland

Today we step deeper into the heart of Lapland with a local guide as our storyteller. We’ll begin with a walking tour of Luleå, where modern life hums alongside traditions that have endured for centuries. Just beyond the city lies Gammelstad Churc...

Day 6 · Thu, Jun 18 · Rovaniemi


Crossing the Arctic Circle

Today we journey farther north, crossing into Finnish Lapland and officially stepping over the Arctic Circle — a milestone few travelers ever reach. Along the way, we’ll pause in Tornio to visit Finland’s oldest wooden church, standing proudly sin...

Day 7 · Fri, Jun 19 · Rovaniemi


Life on the Arctic Circle

Wake up in the heart of Finnish Lapland, where the Arctic wilderness is never far away. This morning, we’ll join a local expert for a guided walking tour of Rovaniemi. At the Arktikum Museum, stories of the North come alive — from the Sámi people ...

Day 8 · Sat, Jun 20 · Saariselka


Into the Wilderness of Finnish Lapland

Today we cross the Arctic Circle once more, venturing even deeper into the untouched wilderness of Finnish Lapland. The farther north we go, the quieter the world becomes — forests grow denser, rivers wilder, and the air sharper and fresher than y...

Day 9 · Sun, Jun 21 · Saariselka


Walking in the Arctic Forest

This morning, we’ll step into the stillness of the Arctic forest on a two-hour walk with a local guide. The pine-scented air is crisp and clean, and the only sounds are the crunch of your boots, the whisper of the wind, and maybe a birdcall in the...

Day 10 · Mon, Jun 22 · Kirkenes


Into the Land of the Midnight Sun

Today our journey takes us farther north as we cross into Norway — entering the true land of the Midnight Sun. Along the way, we’ll stop in Inari to visit Siida, the Sámi Museum, where Europe’s only Indigenous people share their stories through ar...

Day 11 · Tue, Jun 23 · Kirkenes


All Aboard the Coastal Express

This morning is yours to enjoy at a slower pace — perhaps linger over breakfast or take a last stroll through Kirkenes. By midday, we’ll board our ship and settle in for a five-night voyage on Norway’s legendary Coastal Express. This iconic sea ro...

Day 12 · Wed, Jun 24 · Hammerfest


Hammerfest

Jun 24

In Hammerfest, see the Meridian Column (UNESCO), the northernmost point of the Struve Geodetic Arc.

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Hammerfest & Tromsø Under the Midnight Sun

Settle into your first full day on the Coastal Express as the ship glides past a dramatic mix of fjords, jagged mountains, bustling cities, and tiny hamlets clinging to the shoreline. Each stop gives a glimpse of life along Norway’s legendary coas...

Day 13 · Thu, Jun 25 · Harstad


Harstad, Fjord Crossings & the Birthplace of the Coastal Express

This morning begins with a short sightseeing tour of Harstad, a coastal town shaped by fishing, oil, and military history. Just beyond the harbor lies Trondenes Church, a striking 13th-century stone landmark, along with its historical center that ...

Day 14 · Fri, Jun 26 · Brønnøysund


Crossing the Arctic Circle & Brønnøysund

n the early hours of the morning, our ship will cross the Arctic Circle — a milestone marked by both tradition and a touch of Norwegian humor (sailors here love their rituals!). As the day unfolds, we’ll make several brief stops along the coast, w...