Duration: approx. 3 hours

Your excursion starts with a bus transfer to Grovane or Røyknes station, where we will ride on the “Setesdalen Vintage Railway” which is powered by a steam locomotive from 1896. The little train takes you round sharp bends and past lakes, across bridges and through tunnels. Return to Kristiansand by coach along the Otra River, a popular spot for salmon fishing.

Kristiansand is an important centre in southern Norway and was founded by King Christian IV in 1641. This excursion will take you on a picturesque boat ride along the coast of Lillesand. Lillesand, known as “the jewel of Sorlandet” is a small, pretty town with white timber houses; you will have free time to explore. Return to Kristiansand via the old town.

A pleasant 1.5-hour coach ride will take you to the historical city of Santiago de Compostela, one of Spain’s most important religious centres. The city’s splendid cathedral and old quarter are both listed as UNESCO world heritage sites. You will have an opportunity to amble through the streets, narrow alleys and tiny squares before continuing on foot to the Plaza do Obradoiro, which is situated at the heart of the city and was named after the stonemason’s workshop that was established there while the cathedral was being built. An external viewing of the cathedral, an eclectic blend of various architectural styles including Baroque, gives you an opportunity to take some photos before proceeding with an inside visit of the site. Return to the port.