Fjords Norway Escorted Tour

   
 
 

Prominent Fjords of Norway

Norway by Motorcoach and Ship

9 Days / 10 locations in Norway

We are pleased to offer you the ultimate tour of Norway - a quality first class tour at a leisurely pace during which you will experience Norway while staying at very good first class hotels right in the heart of each city. The scenic highlights include the longest fjord in Norway - The Sognefjord, and the Briksdal Glacier. Whilst in the Fjord area you will stay at hotels belonging to "The Prominent Hotels of the Fjords of Norway". You will be travelling on the famous Flåm Railway and cruising the fjords by ferries and boat. Bergen, the Capital of the fjords, will surprise and enchant you. Throughout the tour you will travel by first class coach and with one of our professional Tour Escorts who will ensure you get full enjoyment during your holiday.

Tour conducted in English, Spanish and/or Portuguese.

Itinerary

 
Day 1     Oslo
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Scandinavia

Arrival and transfer to your centrally located hotel. The rest of the day is free for your independent activities and shopping. You will informed today the pick-up time for tomorow’s sightseeing tour. Overnight at Radisson Blu Scandinavia or similar.

 
Day 2     Oslo
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Scandinavia
Meals: Breakfast

Buffet breakfast at hotel. Your sightseeing tour starts at approximately at 10.00-10.30am, followed by 3 hours guided tour of the Norwegian capital. You will visit the world famous Viking Ships Museum and the impressive Vigeland Sculpture Park. Evening free.

 
Day 3     Oslo
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Scandinavia
Meals: Breakfast

Buffet breakfast at hotel. Day free in Oslo. The bustling Aker Brygge Harbor, the Akershus Fortress, and other popular attractions are all within walking distance of your hotel. Your tour escort will assist you in planning your day and offer optional excursions. Hotel in the center of Oslo.

 
Day 4     Oslo - Geilo - Hardangerfjord - Lofthus
Accommodation: Ullensvang Hotel
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Buffet breakfast at hotel. Departure from Oslo, driving to the mountain resort of Geilo for a stop. The tour continues passing the wild Hardanger Mountain Pleateau and the highest waterfall, Vöringsfoss, with a vertical drop of 180 m. Descend to the lovely Hardanger Fjord where you will be spending the night at the traditional Ullensvang Hotel, situated at the waterfront. Dinner and overnight stay.

 
Day 5     Lofthus - Flam - Balestrand
Accommodation: Union Hotel
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Buffet breakfast at hotel. Today you will travel to the Sognefjord starting with crossing the Hardanger bridge before a scenic train journey from Voss to Flam. This train journey is one of the most famous in Norway and gives fantastic views of the fjord. In Flam you will take a 2 hours cruise along the Aurlands, Naeroy and Sognefjord. Continue by coach over the Vika mountains to Vangsnes, followed by a short trip by ferry crossing the Sognefjord. Arrival in Balestrand in time for dinner and accommodation at the Kviknes Hotel, beautifully located overlooking the fjord.

 
Day 6     Balestrand - Sognefjord - Loen
Accommodation: Clarion Sign Hotel
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Buffet breakfast at hotel. Departure from hotel by coach to Fjaerland. Visit to the glacier Museum. Continue by coach along the scenic route, passing the Jostedal Glacier (the largest in Europe) and the village of Skei. Descend to the beautiful Nord Fjord, making a detour at Olden to visit the world-famous Briksdal Glacier. The journey up to the glacier will be made in open troll cars to give you the best view. During the afternoon the tour continues to Loen. Dinner and accommodation at the first class hotel Alexandra in Loen.

 
Day 7     Loen - Nordfjord - Bergen
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Royal
Meals: Breakfast

Buffet breakfast at hotel. Depart Loen for Bergen. Once again we drive the scenic road around Nord Fjord and Skei before arriving at Forde for lunch(optional). The journey continues with a short ferry crossing from Lavik to Oppedal. Arrive early evening in Bergen – a World Heritage City. Overnight at Radisson Blu Royal or similar in central Bergen.

 
Day 8     Bergen
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Royal
Meals: Breakfast

Buffet breakfast at hotel. This morning you will enjoy a city tour of this beautiful Old Hansa Town, surrounded by 7 mountains. The tour escort will show you the Old Bryggen area and the popular Fish & Flower Market, the ancient Maria Church, Hanseatic Quarter, Old Bryggen Harbor and other famous sights.

 
Day 9     Bergen
Meals: Breakfast

Buffet breakfast at hotel. Departure transfer to international airport outside Bergen. End of our services.

 
Price Includes
Dinners As Mentioned
Hotel Accommodation As in Itinerary With Daily Breakfast
Transportation by Deluxe Air Conditioned Touring Coach
Entrances Per Itinerary
Sightseeing and Entrances Per Itinerary
Luggage Handling at Hotels
Daily Breakfast
Rail Travel Per Itinerary
Ferries Per Itinerary
Transfers in Oslo and Bergen
Tour Conducted in English, Spanish And/or Portuguese.
Price Does Not Include
 Optional Excursions
 Air
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