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Tales of Early Norway - Birth of a Christian Nation
offered by supplier M15425 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 15
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 10
people
Destination(s):
Norway
Specialty Categories:
Cultural Journey
Archeology/History
Season: May - October
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 3990 Pound Sterling (GBP)
Maximum Per Person Price: 4450 Pound Sterling (GBP)
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A 15 day tour taking you to some of the best landscapes and scenic locations in southern Norway visiting the western fjord coastline and Trondheim, Alesund, Selje Island, Lilliehammer, Hammar and Oslo. The tale tells how the early Nordic Saints fitted within the planning by Celtic monks to accomplish their goal to establish Celtic Christendom and form a united Norway in the 10thCentury.
Combining a blend of majestic scenery while learning about the intriguing story relating to Celtic and Norse history and myths the tour provides an historic and fascinating tale of human endeavor, takes you back in time and gives you an opportunity to experience and discover some of the best locations in this magnificent country.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Collection at Oslo Airport (Gardermoen). Overnight at the Filefjellsteuene Mountain Lodge.
Day 2: Visiting Borgund Stave Church, Leardal, Skei, Norwegian Glacier Museum to Loen. Overnight at the superb Alexandra Hotel.
Day 3: Visiting Selje Monastery, the Loen Celtic Cross. Overnight at the Alexandra Hotel.
Day 4: Visiting Briksdal Glacier, Geiranger - with fjord ferry cruise en route to Molde. Ovenight at the Rica Seilet Hotel.
Day 5: Heading north west over the famous Atlantic Road to Kristiansund and overnight at the Rica Hotel Kristiansund.
Day 6: Heading inland and then to back to the fjord at Trondheim. Overnight at the Britannia Hotel - probably the city`s finest.
Day 7: Exploring in Trondheim, visiting the Nidaros Cathedral. Overnight at the Britannia Hotel.
Day 8: Visiting Munkholm Island and perhaps to Stiklestad - the famous battle here 1030 was the most important event in the building of a national monarchy and the definitive breakthrough of Christianity in Norway. Free time in Trondheim. Overnight again at the Britannia Hotel.
Day 9: Heading south to visit Roros with its old town centre particularly appealing then south to overnight and relax at the Savalen Fjellhotel & Spa.
Day 10: Continuing south through the lovely Gudbrandsdal Valley to Lilliehammer. Overnight at the Rica Victoria Hotel.
Day 11: Visiting Maihaugen - a paradise for lovers of history, perhaps visit the Peer Gnyt Farm with free time in Lilliehammer - site of the 1994 Winter Olympics. Overnight again at the Rica Victoria Hotel.
Day 12: Driving to visit Hammar and returning to again overnight at Lilliehammer at the Rica Victoria Hotel.
Day 13: Heading south to Oslo - the viking Capital. Overnight at the Thon Opera Hotel.
Day 14: Visiting local attractions and free time in the City. Overnight at the Thon Opera Hotel.
Day 15: Transfer to airport for departure.
Accommodation includes half board at premier hotels each night sharing in a twin/double en suite room. Single room supplement. Price includes all ferry fares, road tolls and parking fees en route plus excursion to Selje Island and Munkolm Island and Oslo Card.
Member discount:
10% discount for InfoHub customer. Request a free gift certificate.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
The set price per person is for a fully escorted guided land tour in South Norway as per itinerary.
Price includes:
-Adults sharing in double/twin en suite accommodation at hotels
-Half Board (Dinner B&B) each night
-Collection at airport and return there for flight departure
-Tour Packs with detailed information about programme
-All land transfers;ferry charges;road tolls and parking fees
-Excursion to Selje Monastery
-Excursion on Geiranger Fjord
-Excursion to Munkholm Island
-One Oslo Card per person
Children over 10 years can accompany adults. Please enquire about price.
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