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See the splendor of the fjords with fewer crowds on this off-season escorted tour of Norway. You’ll arrive in Oslo to begin a 7-day adventure into some of the world’s most beautiful and mysterious landscapes. Start with a guided sightseeing tour of Oslo that features the National Theater—home of Ibsen’s plays; the unique Storting building, which houses the Parliament; as well as the Royal Palace. Stroll through the famed Frogner Park with the remarkable Norwegian sculptures by Gustav Vigeland. Visit the venue of the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony at City Hall. From Oslo, you’ll drive northwest through Hallingdal—a large valley, rich in the traditions of iron production, cattle trade, folk art, music, and dance. You’ll pass through the world’s longest road tunnel to Aurland on your way to the beautiful village of Flåm, situated at the head of Aurlandsfjord.
Your stay in Flåm includes a boat ride on the spectacular Naerøyfjord—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue on to Bergen, the “City of Seven Mountains,” where you’ll take a drive to see Bergenhus Fortress, the Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf, Bergen’s harbor, and the famous fish market. Take a step back in time through the cobblestone streets lined by colorful wooden houses that are quintessentially Norwegian. Return to Oslo via train through the Hardangervidda mountain plateau. Celebrate Norway’s stunning natural beauty, its art, and cultural history with a farewell dinner—to celebrate the memories that will stay with you for years to come!
Highlights
OSLO Welcome & farewell dinner; guided sightseeing, walk through Frogner Park and visit the City Hall
FLÅM Nærøyfjord cruise
BERGEN Orientation drive and guided walking tour of Bryggen
BERGEN-OSLO By train
Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 6 breakfasts, 4 dinners
Arrive in Oslo, Norway
Day1
Welcome to Oslo, ancient capital of Norway! At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Dinner
Oslo
Day2
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!
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Oslo – Gol – Flåm
Day3
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 for a visit, 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.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Flåm
Day4
Highlight this morning is a breathtaking 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.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Flåm - Bergen
Day5
This morning, 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.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Bergen - Oslo
Day6
Today, board the Bergen Railway and travel across the wild Hardangervidda mountain plateau to Oslo. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner with your traveling companions.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Oslo
Day7
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
Tour Director services available from day 1 to day 6
Local representative services available from day 7 on the Tromso extension
Extend your tour and see even more
On selected tours you can extend your time at the beginning or end of your holiday. To book your holiday with an extension, call us on 0330 0588 237 or speak to your travel agent.
Post tour
+4 days Northern Lights
Total meals included:
- 4 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Oslo - Tromsø
Day1
Fly to Tromsø—the world’s most northern university city, and starting point for many great polar expeditions. During an orientation walk with your local expert, explore the old wooden buildings in the historic center. Then, visit the ARCTIC CATHEDRAL, the city’s landmark, with its peaked roof and stained-glass windows. Later, why not join one of the several optional excursions to see the Northern Lights (weather permitting)?
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Tromsø
Day2
Day at leisure to take pictures of the beautiful fjord sceneries and high mountain skylines that are plentiful here. Optional excursions are on offer to make the most out of your stay.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Tromsø - Oslo
Day3
Board the flight to return to Oslo.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Oslo
Day4
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
To book your holiday with an extension, call 0330 0588 237 or speak to your travel agent.
Total meals included:
- 5 breakfasts, 3 dinners
Oslo, Norway
Day1
Welcome to Oslo, ancient capital of Norway! At 6 pm, meet your travelling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Dinner
Oslo
Day2
Today gives you a proper introduction to Oslo, the country’s hub of trade and industry. Sightseeing with a local guide features the National Theatre, 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. Afterwards, an optional excursion is available to see relics of Norway’s glorious seafaring past—including 1,000-year-old Viking ships!
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Oslo - Gol - Flåm
Day3
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 for a visit, before travelling through the world’s longest road tunnel (15 miles) to Aurland. Arrive in the picturesque village of Flåm, situated at the head of Aurlandsfjord.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Flåm - Naeroyfjord - Bergen
Day4
The highlight this morning is a breathtakin 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. In Gudvangen, board your coach and travel via Voss 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 harbour; and the famous Fish Market. This evening, why not sample regional dishes at a traditional restaurant.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Bergen
Day5
Follow your local guide through Bryggen: step back in time as you walk along narrow, cobblestone alleyways past colourful wooden houses. Also see the 12th-century St. Mary’s Church, where Hanseatic merchants attended religious services until the 1870s.
Tonight, celebrate the success of your unforgettable journey with a farewell dinner at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Bergen
Day6
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Extend your tour and see even more
On selected tours you can extend your time at the beginning or end of your holiday. To book your holiday with an extension, call us on 0330 0588 237 or speak to your travel agent.
To book your holiday with an extension, call 0330 0588 237 or speak to your travel agent.
What's included
Tour only
Prefer to book your own flights and transfers? You have the freedom to do that with our Tour Only holiday option.
- Services of a tour director
- Accommodation
- Excursions
- Free Wi-Fi on coach
- Individual audio system
Tour with flights
Let us take care of everything. Our package option includes return flights from your chosen airport, plus overseas transfers to your hotel.
- Flights
- Transfers
- Services of a tour director
- Accommodation
- Selected meals
- Excursions
- Free Wi-Fi on coach
- All airport taxes
Book with confidence
We are a member of ABTA, and all our flight-inclusive holidays are protected by ATOL. So you can book, relax, and plan your sightseeing.
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Oslo - Scandic Victoria
Ten-story Hotel located in heart of city, 200 meters from the Parliament.
Location
Rosenkrantz Gate 13, Oslo, Norway
Facilities
- Restaurant on site
- Bar/lounge
- Lifts
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer
- Iron/ironing board
Flam - Fretheim
Four-story Hotel located at scenic Aurlandfjord (a branch of the Sognefjord) with a mountain backdrop.
Location
Postboks 63, Flam, Norway
Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
- Bar/lounge
- Lifts
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer
Flam - Fretheim
Four-story Hotel located at scenic Aurlandfjord (a branch of the Sognefjord) with a mountain backdrop.
Location
Postboks 63, Flam, Norway
Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
- Bar/lounge
- Lifts
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer
Bergen - Scandic Ørnen
The Scandic Ornen is Bergen's newest and largest hotel with 368 spacious, bright and modern rooms.
Location
Lars Hillesgate 18, Bergen, Norway
Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
- Lifts
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer
- Iron/ironing board
Bergen - Scandic Ørnen
The Scandic Ornen is Bergen's newest and largest hotel with 368 spacious, bright and modern rooms.
Location
Lars Hillesgate 18, Bergen, Norway
Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
- Lifts
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer
- Iron/ironing board
Oslo - Scandic Victoria
Ten-story Hotel located in heart of city, 200 meters from the Parliament.
Location
Rosenkrantz Gate 13, Oslo, Norway
Facilities
- Restaurant on site
- Bar/lounge
- Lifts
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer
- Iron/ironing board
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