Best of Norway
Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to Oslo.
Day 2 - Arrive Oslo (2 nights) You are met and transferred to your hotel. Later, enjoy a Welcome Drink with your Tour Director and meet your fellow travellers.
Day 3 - Oslo sightseeing & at leisure Our guided sightseeing tour features the main sights. Then, we enjoy a highlight visit to Frogner Park, home of Gustav Vigeland's sculptures. Our Tour Director will also show us a Hidden Treasure of the city during our stay! (Scandinavian Breakfast)
Day 4 - Oslo — Geilo — Oystese We travel along the shores of the Tyrifjord to the ski resort of Geilo. An impressive drive takes us across the vast wilderness of the Hardanger Plateau to the Voeringfoss. Then we start our descent to the Queen of Fjords, Hardanger. A cruise across the fjord takes us to our hotel in Oystese for dinner and overnight. (Scandinavian Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 5 - Oystese — Bergen Through mountain resorts and awesome landscapes to the Capital of Fjords, Bergen. Orientation shows us the 13th century Haakons Hall and the Fish Market. The rest of the day is free to explore. (Scandinavian Breakfast )
Day 6 - Bergen — Voss — Sognefjord — Geiranger (2 nights) We stop in the resort of Voss before continuing to the King of Fjords, Sognefjord. We drive along the shores of the fjord before climbing up into spectacular mountain scenery to see the Boeya Glacier, then we continue to the renowned Geiranger Fjord and our hotel for the next two nights. (Scandinavian Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 7 - Geiranger at leisure A full day to enjoy and relax in this fjord gem, renowned for its beauty and unforgettable views. Later , perhaps consider an excursion to Trollstigen — the Troll's ladder, or walk along marked trails through an incomparable landscape! (Scandinavian Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 8 - Geiranger — Lom — Lillehammer On our drive this morning we marvel at the breathtaking views from the Dalsnibba Pass, en route to visit a traditional Stave Church at Lom. Then, through the Gudbrandsdal Valley, as we make our way to the home of the 1994 Winter Olympics — Lillehammer. Tonight, dinner is at the hotel. (Scandinavian Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 9 - Lillehammer — Hamar — Oslo After breakfast our first stop will be at lakeside Hamar on the shores of Lake Mjøsa. Here we view the unusual ice rink built for the Olympics, before driving to Eidsvoll to see where Norway's leading citizens drafted their liberal constitution. From here it's back to Oslo. On our arrival there is time at leisure to explore or shop for some last minute souvenirs. This evening we get together with our Tour Director and new found friends for a festive Farewell Dinner. (Scandinavian Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
Day 10 - Oslo - USA This morning we transfer you to the airport for your return flight to America. (Scandinavian Breakfast)
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