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Essence of Norway

Departs daily

Package includes:
• 5 nights’ accommodation tourist class hotels sharing twin room
• Train ride from Oslo to Flåm
• Ferry crossing Flåm – Vik -Bergen
• Meals as shown (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)

Package excludes:
• All airfares and airport taxes.
• Transfers
• Any optional sightseeing tours.
• Extras at hotels and meals not mentioned.
• Immediate check-in on arrival, late check-out on departure (if this is required, please ask us for a re-quote).
• Travel insurance, visa cost and tips



Itinerary:

DAY 1: OSLO
Arrival in Oslo, the capital of Norway, situated at the end of the Oslo fjord. Oslo is the largest city in Norway and offers a closeness to nature that few other capitals can provide.
Overnight: Thon Hotel Opera, Oslo.

DAY 2: OSLO
Day at leisure for personal discovery and shopping in the capital of Norway. We suggest a walk down “Karl Johan”, Oslo’s main street, or a stroll along the Aker Brygge with its numerous shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. Other sights of interest are the Akershus Fortress, the national art gallery or the Munch museum. Optional tours available.
Overnight: Thon Hotel Opera, Oslo. (B)

DAY 3: OSLO – FLÅM RAILWAY – VIK
Morning departure by train from Oslo. After you have crossed the rugged Hardangervidda Mountain Plateau, change train and enter the famous Flåm Railway. This railway has been ranked one of the top 20 train rides in the world, and is the world’s steepest railway line on normal gauge. Arrival in Flåm, beautifully situated at the end of the Aurlandsfjord. The Norwegian fjord landscape is considered to be one of the most spectacular sceneries in the world. At Flåm, catch a ferry on the spectacular Sognefjord, the world’s longest and deepest fjord, arriving in the small hamlet of Vik in the afternoon.
Overnight: Hopstock Hotel & Motel, Vik. (B)

DAY 4: VIK - BERGEN
At leisure in Vik, until departure by fjord ferry to Bergen. Arrival in Bergen, balance of day at leisure.
Overnight: Scandic Hotel Bergen City, Bergen. (B)

DAY 5: BERGEN
At leisure in Bergen. We recommend a ride on the funicular to Mt. Fløien, offering spectacular views on clear days. There are several optional tours available or you may decide to explore Bergen on foot, stopping at Håkons Hall and the famous “Bryggen” – the fish market.
Overnight: Scandic Hotel Bergen City, Bergen. (B)

DAY 6: BERGEN
Check out from your hotel. Own transfer to the airport. (B)

OR
Start a coastal cruise – contact us for details.

 

 

international travel and tours