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This is your chance to enjoy the famous day tour "Norway in a Nutshell" but slower with a night's stay in fjord hotel as well as in Oslo and Bergen!

Itinerary

Individual arrival to Oslo.

The capital of Norway is one of Europe’s fastest-growing cities. International media is constantly writing about Oslo’s innovative architecture, museums, and neighbourhoods, as well as everything that moves on the food, fashion, art, and music scenes. Over the last few years, several new quarters have been established in the city center, with exciting new activities and attractions. The high-rise buildings in Barcode and captivating landmarks like the Opera House

and the Astrup Fearnley museum are changing the face of the city, and have now been accompanied by the new Munch Museum and National Museum.

Enjoy breakfast – before you join Oslo Panorama Tour

An excellent choice to discover Oslo's highlights from a modern coach and with a local guide, even if you're short on time! Learn about the city’s history and culture, admire the main attractions in the city center and spectacular views from Holmenkollen Hill and experience a

fascinating insight into the art of the most prolific Norwegian sculptor, Gustav Vigeland, as you walk through the unique Sculpture Park comprising more than 200 sculptures in bronze and

granite.

The tour includes:

• a panoramic city tour by modern coach

• Holmenkollen Hill and Ski Jump (the Ski Jump Tower is not included)

• approx. 45 min. walk through Vigeland Sculpture Park

• certified English speaking Oslo guide

Breakfast at the hotel before departure – departure from Oslo S Centralstation

Morning: Train from Oslo to Myrdal.

The Bergen Railway is a unique experience on Northern Europe's highest-altitude railway line. One of the greatest challenges is the harsh and changeable weather. Today, skilled workers, effective equipment, tunnels and snow tunnels make the Bergen Railway

one of the safest and most comfortable ways of travelling between Oslo and Bergen. The line was voted one of the 20 best railway experiences in the world in 1999.

Change train at Myrdal - Mountain Railway down to Flåm

The Flåm Railway has been named one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world, and is one of the leading tourist attractions in Norway. The train runs from the end of Aurlandsfjord, a tributary of the Sognefjord, up to the high mountains at Myrdal station. The journey displays the very best aspects of Western Norway`s stunning scenery.

Afternoon:

Arrive Flåm and walk to the pier for boat to Gudvangen – be on board at least 20 minutes prior to departure. Arrive Gudvangen and walk to the bus stop– located a few steps from the pier.

Bus from Gudvangen via Stalheim to Voss

Arrive Voss - the bus stops right outside the train station so easy transfer from bus to train by foot with your belongings in hand.

Train from Voss to Bergen

Arrive Bergen and self-transfer from the train station to the hotel.

Bergen is the Gateway to the Fjords of Norway. As a UNESCO World Heritage City and a

European City of Culture, the Bergen region has the ideal combination of nature, culture and exciting urban life all year around. Looking for things to do in Bergen? As a European City of Culture and World Heritage City, Bergen offers world-class experiences and culture. Being the Gateway to the Fjords of Norway, Bergen has the ideal combination of nature, culture and interesting urban attractions. Pick and choose of a great range of things to do in Bergen – all year round. We are more than happy to organize this for you as well

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before exploring Bergen.

Food and Culture walk- Discover Bergen with all your senses. Food and Culture walk is a great way to explore Bergen and learn about the history of both the city and the food. You will be accompanied by

a local guide in a small group.

Bergen is a city full of history in both culture and food and this tour is focusing on the local produce, food traditions as well as Bergen's interesting culture and people. There will be stops along the tour, where you will get to taste a selection of what the city and its historic food has to offer. You will visit UNESCO World Heritage Listed – Bryggen, in addition to a local restaurant which was previously a public bath. The last stop is the oldest working basement – in Norway- still in use. Here you will get served a small beer and a very special story. The food will be sufficient as a lunch.

Afternoon at your leisure

Arrangements end after breakfast!

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