Itinerary:
DAY 1: OSLO
Arrival Oslo, check in at hotel. Balance of day at leisure. Oslo, the capital of Norway, is situated at the end of the Oslo fjord. Oslo is the largest city in Norway and has a closeness to nature that few other capitals can provide. Oslo is the oldest capital in northern Europe, founded in 1000 AD. The main street, Karl Johans Gate, leads past shops and hotels, parks and monuments to the Royal Palace. The city is the home of the new Museum of Contemporary Art, the Norwegian National Opera and the National Theatre. Cafe society thrives, and jazz clubs and nightclubs are open late.
Overnight: Oslo.
DAY 2: OSLO SIGHTSEEING
A 4-hour sightseeing tour of Oslo. See the famous and amazing Vigeland sculpture park, the Royal Palace, the City Hall and the parliament building (Stortinget). Drive to Bygdøy to see the Viking Ship museum where several excavated 1000-year old Viking Ships are on display. Continue to the Kon-Tiki Museum where you will see the raft which Thor Heyerdahl sailed from Peru to Polynesia, and also his papyrus boat “Ra”. We visit the Fram Museum to see the polar vessel Fram used by Norway’s famous Arctic and Antarctic explorers: Fridthjof Nansen and Roald Amundsen. Drive to the Holmenkollen ski jump area which offers scenic views of the city and surrounding area. Rest of day at leisure.
Overnight: Oslo. (B)
DAY 3: OSLO
At leisure in Oslo. The Munch Museum is just one of today’s possibilities. A visit to Aker Brygge (Oslo’s “Waterfront”) should also be part of your day.
Overnight: Oslo. (B)
DAY 4: OSLO
Check out from your hotel. Own transfer to the airport. (B)
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Take day-train across the scenic mountains to Bergen, to start the Bergen Stop-Over programme.
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Take one of the self-drive tours to the Fjords – contact us for details of tours available.
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