Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Oslo - the capital of Norway. The Norwegian capital is beautifully situated at the head of the Oslo Fjord and surrounded by forested ridges. Oslo offers many well know sights such as the Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Viking Ship Museum, the Munch Museum and Oslo Opera House. Hotel accommodation in Oslo.
Day 2: Travel by train to the Olympic town of Lillehammer. Departure from Oslo by train to Lillehammer, the host town of the 1994 Winter Olympics. In Lillehammer we recommend a visit at Maihaugen Open Air Museum, the Olympic Museum and the Olympic Arena (Lysgårdsbakken). Hotel accommodation in Lillehammer.
Day 3: Lillehammer – Rauma Railway - Geiranger (train/bus)
Morning departure from Lillehammer by train. The journey heads north through Gudbrandsdalen Valley and continues 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 views of the passing scenery. From Åndalsnes the journey continues by bus up the hairpin bends of 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. Hotel accommodation in Geiranger.
Day 4: Cruise on the Geirangerfjord to Ålesund (Hurtigruten). Morning at leisure before embarking on Hurtigruten (Norwegian Coastal Voyage). The cruise to Ålesund follows the well known Geirangerfjord, with its waterfalls and mountain farms situated high up on the mountainsides, in places you will be amazed that people and livestock could survive. Evening arrival in Ålesund. Hotel accommodation in Ålesund.
Day 05: Ålesund - day at leisure. 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. Hotel accommodation in Ålesund
Day 6: Travel along the west coast of Norway (boat/bus/boat). Today you will experience the West Norwegian coastal landscape as the journey continues in southern direction from Ålesund to Florø. Hotel accommodation in Florø.
Day 7: Hurtigruten cruise to Bergen.
Morning cruise departure from Florø with Hurtigruten. The 6 ½ hour journey takes you along the west coast to Bergen. Bergen is Norway’s second largest city and the world’s only city surrounded by 7 mountains and 7 fjords. Sights of interests include the Hanseatic harbour Bryggen, Fløibanen Funicular, Troldhaugen, the Fish and Flower market, Bergen Aquarium and Gamle Bergen (Old Bergen Open Air Museum). Hotel accommodation in Bergen
Day 8: Bergen - day at leisure. This day at your own leisure in Bergen. Hotel accommodation in Bergen.
Day 9: Travel on the Bergen Railway to Oslo. Departure from Bergen by train to Oslo. The Bergen-Oslo Railway is classed as one of the finest train journeys in the world. The railway connects Norway’s two largest cities and shows the diversity of the Norwegian landscape and scenery. As an alternative to the direct train from Bergen to Oslo we recommend a detour including a fjord cruise on the Nærøyfjord and the Flåm Railway. Hotel accommodation in Oslo.
Day 10: Departure from Oslo
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- 9 nights hotel accommodation in shared double room with shower/WC, including breakfast
- Train from Oslo to Lillehammer
- Train from Lillehammer via Dombås to Åndalsnes
- Bus from Åndalsnes to Geiranger
- Hurtigruten cruise from Geiranger to Ålesund
- Boat from Ålesund to Hareid, Hareid to Måløy and from Måløy to Florø
- Hurtigruten cruise from Florø to Bergen
- Train from Bergen to Oslo.
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