15 Night Cruise sailing from Dover roundtrip aboard Saga Sapphire.

This unforgettable voyage unveils the awe-inspiring landscapes of the Arctic Circle when they're bathed in the ethereal glow of the midnight sun. Sailing far north to the 'top of the world', you can admire Norway's sparkling fjords, waterfalls, glaciers and mountains while visiting the country's most captivating cities and fishing towns.

Highlights of this cruise:

Stavanger
Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Stavanger flourished in the early 19th century as a centre for the fishing trade and while other towns and cities in Norway have suffered with the decline of the industry, Stavanger has managed to keep its economy booming by diversifying, first into ship building and now into oil.

These two contrasting industries have led to Stavanger being a city of two halves - it has a bustling and modern area of high-rise buildings and a historic old centre of warehouses, stock rooms, cobbled streets and clapboard residential buildings dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries.

The city centre has a range of shopping and dining opportunities but is also home to a number of historically significant attractions and was the birthplace of Alexander Kielland, one of the great 19th-century Norwegian novelists. Its cathedral, dating back to 1125, is an impressive building and the only cathedral in Norway to retain its original features.

From here you can explore the attractive blue waters of Lysefjord, surrounded by cliffs and striking rock formations, and visit Hafrsfjord where 29 small kingdoms were united to form the Kingdom of Norway in the 9th century. For those interested in learning more about oil excavation from the North Sea, an independent visit to the very informative Petroleum Museum is recommended.

Molde
Molde is surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of snow-capped mountains. From the Varden viewpoint it is possible to see the 222 peaks of the Romsdal mountain range.

The town of Molde itself sprawls along the banks of the River Moldeeva and is one of the region's older towns, though much of it was destroyed by the Luftwaffe during World War II.

The cathedral, built in 1957, has been decorated by some of Norway's leading artists. Known as the Town of Roses, a statue of the Rose Maiden stands outside the town hall which boasts one of the town's finest rose gardens on its roof.

Protected by mountains, the town is sheltered from winds from the north and the west allowing the fragrant flowers and plants, for which it is famous, to bloom.

Populated with traditional wooded houses and lovingly tended gardens, it has a tranquil atmosphere which lured the famed Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, author of Peer Gynt, to move here.

Longyearbyen
The Norwegian town of Longyearbyen is the capital of Spitzbergen - a remote island archipelago lying deep within the Arctic Circle, known by many as the 'land of the pointed mountains'.

Over 400 miles from mainland Norway and just 600 miles from the North Pole, the island is a spectacular frozen world of sparkling fjords, glaciers, ice floes and snow-capped peaks. Here you may spot an array of wildlife including minke whales, seals and reindeer.

Enjoy a revealing insight into how communities manage to cope in these desolate Arctic conditions and experience the magical 'midnight sun' where there is daylight 24 hours a day in the summer months. Perhaps visit the Gallery Svalbard to view the paintings by Kaare Tveter and collection of historic maps and local money, and a multimedia slide show on Spitsbergen.

Alternatively, why not check out the recently opened Airship Museum which relates the history and importance of the America, Norge and Italia arctic expedition airships from the pioneering days of 1907-1928.

Ny Alesund
Enter a landscape of snow-covered glaciers and craggy mountain peaks, where the haunting 'white nights' of summer bring an air of magic to the region.

The town was famously the starting point for the great Arctic expeditions and today it is an international research centre. Your visit here provides the perfect opportunity for you to look out for Arctic wildlife such as the polar bear.

Geiranger
Geiranger is located in the innermost part of the Geirangerfjord. This small village, with approximately 250 inhabitants, is one of Norway's most famous tourist resorts.

Geirangerfjord is one of Norway's most renowned fjords and is encircled by majestic snow-capped mountains, some towering between 3,000 and 5,000-feet high.

Nestling amid this breathtaking scenery is the Norwegian Fjord Centre, which is visited on one of the excursions from this port. It is the perfect way to appreciate Norwegian traditions and the country's natural splendour.

Bergen
Surrounded by mountains and sparkling fjords, the waterside city of Bergen has a spectacular setting. There has been a settlement here since medieval times and the colourful waterfront buildings of the Hanseatic Wharf, known as the Bryggen, are testament to its fascinating history of trade.

As Norway's best known medieval settlement, the Bryggen is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Our comprehensive selection of excursions allow you to discover the many sides of Bergen, such as the open-air fish market and narrow cobbled streets, as well as the city's open-air Old Bergen Museum. For a bird's eye view of the city a ride in the funicular to the summit of Mount Flryen is a must or even more spectacular, try sight-seeing from a seaplane.

Learn about one of Norway's most famous sons, the composer Edvard Grieg, whose former home, Troldhaugen, has been turned into a museum. Those who have visited the city previously may like to enjoy a taste of the Hardanger region or even venture as far as Flam to experience one of the world's most exciting train rides.