Overview:
This tour takes you round the highlights of Norway by train, coach and ship. From the Winter Olympic town of Lillehammer, through the mountains to Alesund, along the coastal fjords to Bergen and back to Oslo, you will experience Norway's spectacular nature first hand such as Geirangerfjord and Rauma Railway.
Holiday price is from £2,085 per person based on availability and two persons sharing a standard double/twin room. Single supplement is upon request.
(Outside these dates tour can be slightly altered as some ferries only run during the summer months)
Departure Dates:
Departure dates
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26 Jun - 20 Aug
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Oslo
Arrive at Oslo Airport, Gardermoen and take the airport express train to Oslo Central Station. Oslo is the biggest city in Norway, and its capital. Oslo has been Norway’s capital for over 700 years. The history of Oslo dates back to the middle ages, and the first settlement dates back to the year 1000. Oslo is located at the end of the Oslo fjords, and the city is surrounded by forest. In 2007, Oslo was classified by ‘readers digest’ as the worlds' second best city for appreciation of nature and respect of the environment.
Accommodation at a 3* hotel or similar.
Day 2: Oslo – Lillehammer (train)
Breakfast at the hotel and depart Oslo for Lillehammer by train. Lillehammer was the host town of the 1994 Winter Olympics. In Lillehammer we recommend a visit to the Maihaugen Open Air Museum, which tells the story of people in the Gudbrandsdalen Valley in the last 300 years, of life between the wars in the inland town of Lillehammer, and of homes and domestic environments in the 20th century. Also recommended is a visit to the Olympic Museum and the Olympic Arena (Lysgårdsbakken).
Accommodation at a 3* hotel or similar.
Day 3: Lillehammer – Åndalsnes (train)
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning departure from Lillehammer by train. The journey heads north through the Romsdalen Valley and continue from Dombås on the spectacular Raumabanen Railway along the Rauma River all the way to Åndalsnes. The railway is 114 km long and offers amazing view of the passing scenery. One of the highlights of the tour is the Kylling Bridge, the most famous and photographed stone railway bridge in Norway.
Accommodation at a 3* hotel or similar.
Day 4: Åndalsnes - Geiranger (bus)
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from Åndalsnes by local bus. The journey goes up the Troll Road, one of Norway’s best known tourist attractions. The road has 11 turns and the highest point is 858 meters above sea level. Dramatic, exciting and the ultimate nature experience - this is the best way to describe it. A short ferry crossing will take you to the Eagle Road and to Geiranger.
Accommodation at a 3* hotel or similar.
Day 5: Geiranger– Geiranger Fjord – Ålesund (Hurtigruten)
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart from Geiranger, where you will embark on the Hurtigruten Coastal Steamer on a 4 hour cruise to Ålesund. The cruise follows the well known Geirangerfjord, with its waterfalls and mountain farms situated high up on the mountainsides, in places you wouldn’t believe people and livestock could survive. Arrival in Ålesund in the evening.
Accommodation at a 3* hotel or similar.
Day 6: Ålesund - Hurtigruten Cruise
Breakfast at the hotel. Day at your own disposal. Ålesund was completely destroyed by a devastating town fire in 1904, and rebuilt again in the Art Nouveau style, making it a truly unique town in Europe. The town centre reveals a lively urban scene with pleasant restaurants and cafés, and the picturesque Brosundet canal with its fishing boats. Sights of interest are the Atlantic Sea-Park, one of the largest aquariums in Northern Europe and the Sunnmøre Museum, an open air museum with an impressive boat collection and more than 50 old houses in beautiful surroundings (entrances not included). The beauty of the town can be appreciated from Mount Aksla, with a breathtaking view of the town and its mountains, islands and fjords.
Late check-out from the hotel in Alesund, room at your disposal till 01:00 am.
The ship arrives in Alesund just after midnight at 00:30 and departs at 01:30 am and arrives in Bergen the same day at 14:45.
Accommodation on board Hurtigruten in an unspecified outside cabin incl. breakfast.
Day 7: Hurtigruten Cruise – Bergen
Breakfast on board of the ship. This morning is yours to relax on board of the ship, seeing the beautiful west coast pass before you reach Bergen in the afternoon. Bergen is Norway’s second largest city and the world’s only city surrounded by 7 mountains and 7 fjords.
Accommodation at a 3* hotel or similar.
Day 8: Bergen
Breakfast at the hotel and use your morning to independently explore Bergen, the capital of the fjords. Bergen offers many attractions and sights of interest. Sights include the Hanseatic harbour Bryggen, Fløibanen Funicular, Troldhaugen, and the Fish and Flower market.
Accommodation at a 3* hotel or similar.
Day 9: Departure from Bergen
Breakfast at the hotel. Take the airport express bus to Bergen airport for your return flight.
*Important to notes:
Day 6 can not commence on a Saturday & Sunday as there is no bus service between Hareid and Måløy.
The first and last week of the season, is on request as the ‘Troll road’ may not be open. The road is open/closed subject to weather conditions.
Package Includes:
- Direct return flights from London to Oslo and return from Bergen (we can arrange flights from other UK airport upon request)
- 1 piece of check-in luggage per traveler (up to 20 kg)
- 7 nights' accommodation in 3 - 4* hotels in a standard double/twin room (single room upon request)
- 8 x Scandinavian breakfast buffet
- Train tickets Oslo – Lillehammer
- Train tickets Lillehammer – Åndalsnes
- Bus tickets Åndalsnes - Geiranger
- Ferry tickets Geiranger - Ålesund
- Overnight cruise Ålesund – Bergen
- 24 hour emergency service
- ATOL protection
- All taxes
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