Norwegian Fjords Explorer

Your journey begins on an overnight transatlantic flight.

Welcome to Amsterdam! If you purchased airline tickets from YMT Vacations, a representative will greet you at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and transport you to the hotel. This evening you’ll get to know your fellow travelers over a welcome dinner where you will learn about the exciting days ahead. (D)

Enjoy a half-day boat tour through Amsterdam’s scenic canals, where you will see the New Church, the National Monument, and the Skinny Bridge across the River Amstel. Your cruise concludes in central Amsterdam, at which point you will continue for a short time on foot before stopping for free time and lunch on your own. The evening is yours to enjoy at your leisure. (B)

Stop for lunch in beautiful Bremen, Germany’s oldest coastal city known for its lively culture and stunning attractions. Famously, Bremen’s City Hall is housed in a UNESCO-listed 15th century Gothic civic building. Continue to Hamburg, the “gateway to the world.” Germany’s largest port city is as renowned for its musical heritage as its stunning architecture. (B)

Today starts with a tour of Hamburg. You’ll see many of the medieval city’s half-timbered structures (such as St. Michael’s Church, Speicherstadt, Warehouse district/canals among others), as well as the Elbphilharmonie Concert Hall, a wave-inspired glass construction, and one of the largest in the world. After some free time, you’ll transfer to Kiel for embarkation. Get settled in to your cabin on the Costa Diadema. (B)

Many consider Geirangerfjord to be the most beautiful fjord in the world. As you sail through, discover Hellesylt and Geiranger, two villages that sit at either end of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Watch out for awe-inspiring views, charming farmhouses, and spectacular waterfalls. These long, narrow fingers of the ocean were formed over countless millennia by glacial movement. They may look like clear mountain lakes, but these narrow inlets are actually offshoots of the sea. They are slowly-formed canyons, surrounded by steep cliffs and filled with ocean water, that jut deep into the Norwegian interior. (B, L, D)

Despite being Norway’s second largest city, the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bergen boasts a wonderful small-town atmosphere. Once the center of the Hanseatic League’s trading empire, the city is full of history. Known as the “”city of seven mountains,”” Bergen offers plenty for visitors to enjoy, including museums, art galleries, and restaurants serving some of the finest seafood in Norway! (B, L, D)

There is no shortage of things to see and do in Stavanger! During your leisure time in port today, stop by the Old Cathedral, visit one of the fascinating museums, or stroll down the shopping street, Øvre Holmegate, known for its colorful houses. (B, L, D)

Your morning starts with disembarkation in Kiel and motorcoach transportation back to Berlin. There’s a lunch stop in Lubeck en route. The rest of the day will be at your leisure until the evening, when you are invited to a farewell feast (included). (B, D)

On today’s tour, discover Berlin’s history and culture. Start with a city tour, where you will see everything from the Brandenburg Gate to Checkpoint Charlie, as well as the museums and gardens that pepper Germany’s sophisticated capital. You might want to try a currywurst today! The sausage covered with a mixture of curry powder and ketchup has become a quintessential German street food. Enjoy the rest of the day on your own. (B)