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Day 1: Copenhagen, Denmark - Arrivals Effortlessly cool and down to earth, Copenhagen is a contemporary, clean and classy highlight of Scandinavia. A city built to be liveable, Copenhagen has refused to compromise, resulting in a forward-thinking metropolis that’s green and clean. On your arrival at the Copenhagen Airport in Denmark (CPH), please transfer to our luxury ship, the Silver Dawn and you will be able to board the ship and rest after your flight. After some time to settle in your state-of-the-art luxury suite, we'll meet in the evening at one of the exclusive restaurants for a welcome meeting and cocktails onboard the Silver Dawn and toast the upcoming Nordic adventures that await us as we set sail for our ultimate Norwegian journey. Day 2: Day at Sea Days at sea are the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind, and catch up with what you've been meaning to do. So whether that is going to the gym, visiting the spa, whale-watching, catching up on your reading, or simply topping up your tan, these blue sea days are the perfect balance to busy days spent exploring shoreside. Day 3: Bergen, Norway Today, we'll arrive in the city of Bergen. Founded more than 900 years ago, Bergen has its roots in the Viking Era. As one of the ports of the Hanseatic League, for several hundred years Bergen was the center of prosperous trade between Norway and the rest of Europe. We'll disembark and get a chance to explore this city, including Bryggen, or the Hanseatic Wharf, with its colorful wooden houses, the most obvious remnants from that time, now home to many of the city’s restaurants, pubs, craft shops and historical museums. We'll continue to Fana to admire the iconic Stave Church dating from year 1150, then we'll continue to Edvard Grieg's residence in Troldhaugen, where many of his most famous works were composed. NOTE: Other excursions can be booked through Silversea website. Day 4: Alesund, Norway This morning, we'll arrive in Ålesund. Decorative turrets, pastel-colored paint, and elegant buildings reflect in the glass-smooth harbor waters of Ålesund, welcoming us to one of the world’s finest havens of Art Nouveau architecture. A perfect complement of natural and man-made beauty, the city’s distinctive Jugendstil style is enhanced by a thrilling location amid colossal fjord scenery. Today's excursion will take us through the city center to marvel at the colorful facades, hearing stories of this vibrant coastal city, before arriving at Borgund, which was the largest trading center during the Viking Era. Here, we will visit the Sunnmore Open Air Museum to view the traditional houses and the museum's boat collection, before returning to the city center for a walk along the pedestrian Kongensgata street and returning to our ship. NOTE: Other excursions can be booked through Silversea website. Day 5: Trondheim, Norway In the morning, we'll arrive at the colorful, historic capital of Norway, Trondheim, whose history dates back to 997 AD, when it was founded by Viking King Olav Tryggvason. We'll join our local guide for a walking tour of Norway's oldest city, as we savor the town's atmosphere and blend of ancient and modern architecture. We'll get the chance to tour Nidaros Cathedral, the 12th-century Gothic structure which is Scandinavia's largest medieval building, known for its magnificent stained-glass windows. The construction of the cathedral started in 1070 AD over the grave of St. Olav, and it is still an important destination for Christian pilgrims. We'll stop by Market Square, cross the charming Old Bridge, and visit the old town of Bakklandet, with many picturesque wooden houses are painted in vivid colors. NOTE: Other excursions can be booked through Silversea website. Day 6: Andalsnes, Norway Åndalsnes is located at the mouth of the river Rauma, at the shores of the Romsdalsfjord, one of the fjords protected as a UNESCO world heritage site. Famous in the 19th century for salmon fishing, the Rauma flows through the Romsdalen Valley widely considered to be some of the most breathtaking scenery in all of Norway. Although the river’s salmon stocks are now being replenished, today Andalsnes is better known as a center of excellence for Norwegian alpine sports. Today's tour will include a visit to the historic Rødven Stave Church, a perfect example of Norwegian medieval architecture, before continuing to the majestic Trolltindane, whose towering peaks reach a height of approximately 6,168 feet, and Trollveggen, or 'Troll Wall', whose vertical, overhanging wall is over 3,281 feet in height and popular among mountain-climbers. We'll go even further up the valley to the Trollstigen Road (Troll's Road), which winds its way around 11 narrow, hairpin bends blasted out of the mountainside. Halfway up, the Trollstigen Road crosses the Stigfoss Waterfall, falling down 590 feet, and finally we'll reach the Trollstigen Viewpoint. We may opt to ascend the 81 steps to the viewing platform for panoramic views of our surroundings. NOTE: Other excursions can be booked through Silversea website. Day 7: Olden, Norway Quaint wooden farmhouses sit below jagged mountain peaks, in this land of superlative natural features. Today, we'll witness nature at its most spectacular, as we visit tiny Olden, a village of just 500 people, which is swallowed by its colossal surroundings. The village nestles at the mouth of the Oldeelva River, on the southern banks of Norway’s sixth-longest fjord, Nordfjord. Olden is surrounded by valleys, carved by the slow grind of mighty glaciers, peeling off from immense ice caps. We'll enjoy an excursion taking us through the gorgeous scenery through quaint villages and rugged mountains, making photo shops along the way as we journey along this stunning fjord, before we turn inland towards Lake Hornidal, Europe's deepest lake (1,686 ft) and also Europe's clearest, as is contains no glacial runoff. NOTE: Other excursions can be booked through Silversea website. Day 8: Vik, Norway On the southern shores of the Sognefjord, one of the longest fjords in the world, we'll find the hidden gem of Vik, this is Fjordland at its finest. Named by the National Geographic Traveler magazine as "the world's most iconic destination", legend has it that Vikings and Trolls battled on these very waters and the pretty stave churches, of which Vik has two, are built on sacred Norse land. Vik is a place that could have been written about by Tolkein; a mysterious land where mists roll off the mountains, the air is crisp and the silent, glassy fjords are definitely the ruler of the kingdom. Today's walking tour will take us through the charming beach dweller settlement, as we stroll between its picturesque homes and boathouses. Shrouded in enchantment, the landscape of Vik is steeped in Viking heritage, Scandinavian myth and human enchantment. NOTE: Other excursions can be booked through Silversea website. Day 9: Day at Sea Days at sea are the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind, and catch up with what you've been meaning to do. So whether that is going to the gym, visiting the spa, whale-watching, catching up on your reading, or simply topping up your tan, these blue sea days are the perfect balance to busy days spent exploring shoreside. Day 10: Aalborg, Denmark Today, we'll arrive back in Denmark, and we'll tour Aalborg’s historic center, seeing landmarks such as Jens Bang’s Stonehouse and Budolfi Cathedral. We'll also visit the vaulted rooms of the Monastery of the Holy Ghost, one of the city’s most atmospheric sites. We'll continue with a drive past the old Aalborg Spritfabrik Distillery, stopping at the top of Hvide Hus for sweeping views of the city and waterfront. While taking in the scenery, we’ll enjoy a traditional Danish pastry with coffee or tea, and we'll end with a short walk through Kildeparken, home to the Singing Trees. In the evening, we’ll gather for a farewell dinner at one of the ship’s finest restaurants, sharing stories and reflections from our unforgettable journey. NOTE: Additional excursions are available on the Silversea website. Day 11: Copenhagen, Denmark Today, we'll say farewell to the breathtaking landscapes of Norway and Denmark. From the majestic fjords and towering peaks of Norway to Denmark’s charming towns and elegant coastline, the journey has been filled with unforgettable beauty and cultural richness. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for a final stroll through Copenhagen, to wander along its scenic canals, breathe in the fresh Nordic air, and take in views of its graceful spires and modern waterfront before your departure.
The cruise ends after breakfast on Saturday, July 25, 2026 in Copenhagen, Denmark. |