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Welcome to Oslo, ancient capital of Norway! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
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Today offers a proper introduction to Oslo, the country’s hub of trade and industry. Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the National Theater, considered the home for Ibsen’s plays; the unique Storting building, seat of Parliament; and the Royal Palace, residence of Norwegian monarchs since 1849. Stroll through magnificent FROGNER PARK with Gustav Vigeland’s extraordinary sculptures; and visit the CITY HALL, where the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony is held each year. Afterward, an optional excursion is available to see relics of Norway’s glorious seafaring past—including 1,000-year-old Viking ships!
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Depart the city and drive northwest through Hallingdal, a large valley with rich traditions in iron production, cattle trade, and traditional folk art, music, and dance. Stop in Gol, before traveling through the world’s longest road tunnel (15 miles) to Aurland. Arrive in the picturesque village of Flåm, situated at the head of Aurlandsfjord.
Today’s Distance: 199 mi / 320 km
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Highlight today is a breathtaking LF BOAT ride on the famous Nærøyfjord, the best-known branch of the Sognefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and also rated by the National Geographic Society as the world’s number one natural heritage site. Balance of the day is at leisure. Join an optional excursion to make the most out of your stay in Flåm.
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Board your coach and travel to Bergen, “City of Seven Mountains.” An orientation drive features the main sights: the Bergenhus Fortress with its medieval Håkon’s Hall and Rosenkrantz Tower; the charming Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the harbor; and the famous Fish Market. Afterwards, follow your Local Guide through Bryggen, and step back in time as you walk along narrow, cobblestone alleyways past colorful wooden houses. Also see the 12th-century St. Mary’s Church, where Hanseatic merchants attended religious services until the 1870s.
Today’s Distance: 124 mi / 200 km
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This morning, board the Bergen Railway and travel across the wild Hardangervidda mountain plateau to Oslo. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner with your traveling companions.
Today’s Distance: 311 mi / 500 km
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Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Ten-story Hotel located in heart of city, 200 meters from the Parliament.
A centrally located 175-room hotel with a 24-hour reception, cozy lobby bar and gym. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property and breakfast, lunch and dinner is served daily in the chic restaurant.
Four-story Hotel located at scenic Aurlandfjord (a branch of the Sognefjord) with mountain backdrop.
Centrally located, this 415-room iconic property offers unique gastronomic experiences with a choice of bars and restaurants combining the best ingredients from Norway and the western part of the country with international flavours, created by Orjan Johannesen, gold winner of the Bocuse d'Or. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the hotel.