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Discovering Norway in a Nutshell
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Key Information:
Tour Duration: 7 day(s)
Group Size: 2 - 99 people
Destination(s): Norway
Specialty Categories: Cultural Journey Railway Trips
Season: May - September
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 1094 Euro (EUR)
Maximum Per Person Price: 1094 Euro (EUR)

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival Bergen. Independent transfers to your hotel. Check-in upon arrival. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax and enjoy the historic city of Bergen. Overnight at Clarion Collection Havnekontoret or similar.

Day 2: In Bergen. This morning take a 3hours guided sightseeing tour of Bergen. The tour starts with a visit to Fantoft Stave Church, which was originally built 1150, but reconstructed after a fire in 1992. Afterwards the tour continues to Troldhaugen, Edvard Grieg’s home for 22 years. On the way back to the city center we stop on top of Nattlandsfjellet, one of Bergen’s best panoramic viewpoints.

The tour ends in the center of Bergen at Tourist information and Floibanen. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at Clarion Collection Havnekontoret or similar. Includes: (B).

Day 3: Bergen – Flam. Morning departure from Bergen. Take the express boat north through the narrow sounds and beautiful skerries up to Sognefjord, the world’s longest fjord, and continuing up the dramatic Aurlandsfjord to Flam. A short walk from the pier will take you to your hotel. Check-in upon arrival. At 3pm, board a RIB (rigid inflated boat) boat and enjoy a 1,5 hours fjord safari.

Head out through the Aurlandsfjord and onwards to Beitelen, a characteristic mountain, which is located where the fjord divides into different branches. From where you can enjoy a beautiful view towards the dramatic Naroyfjord. You will make frequent stops to spot for wildlife and your guide will tell you about the fascinating natural- and cultural history of the area. Overnight at Fretheim Hotel or similar. Includes: (B).

Day 4: Flam - Geilo. Morning at leisure. After check-out, walk to the train station where you will board the Flam Railway, the steepest and most spectacular railroad in Europe. At Myrdal, you will change train and continue your journey to the famous ski resort of Geilo. Check-in at your hotel upon arrival. Free time in the afternoon to relax or explore the surrounding area. Dinner will be served at your hotel. Overnight at Dr. Holms Hotel or similar. Includes: (B), (D).

Day 5: Geilo – Oslo. This morning continue your train journey to Oslo, the Norwegian capital. Afternoon arrival at Oslo Central Station. Transfer to your hotel on your own. The rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Rica Grand Hotel or similar. Includes: (B).

Day 6: In Oslo. A full day to explore this exciting city situated at the head of the Oslo Fjord and surrounded by forested ridges. There are many things to see and experience - Vigeland Park with its impressive sculptures by Norwegian artist Gustaf Vigeland, Holmenkollen Ski Museum and Ski Jump Tower, Viking Ship Museum, Kon-Tiki Museum and many more.

Your 24 hrs Oslo Pass gives you the convenience of exploring on your own by providing free travel on all public transport, free admission to museums and sights and discounts on regular sightseeings. Overnight at Rica Grand Hotel or similar. Includes: (B).

Day 7: Departure Oslo. Your tour terminates today after breakfast. Transfer on your own to the airport.

Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.

Price Includes:
- 6 nights accommodation in twin-bedded rooms at centrally
- Located first class hotels
- Breakfast daily except on arrival day
- 3hrs regular sightseeing tour of Bergen including a visit to Fantoft Stave Church and Troldhaugen, Edvard Grieg’s Home
- Express boat journey from Bergen to Sognefjord
- 1,5hrs Fjordsafari in Flam
- Train journey on the Flam Railway to Myrdal
- Train journey from Myrdal to Geilo
- Train journey from Geilo to Oslo
- 24hrs Oslo Pass.

Price Excludes:
- Airfare to Bergen and from Oslo.

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