Sightseeing  Highlights

Oslo Sightseeing including a visit to Frogner Park and views of  the National Theatre, Parliament and the Royal Palace.
Voringfoss See Norway's most admired waterfall.
Bergen Orientation of this picturesque city including the 13th century Haakons Hall.
Sognefjord Cross the impressive fjord.
Geiranger Cruise along the Geirangerfjord.
Lom Visit a traditional Stave Church.
Lillehammer Visit the Olympic resort.
Eidsvoll See where the country's constitution was signed.
Scenic drives across bleak Hardangervidda, along the shores of  Sorfjord, alongside Sognefjord, the Josetedal Mountains, over Dalsnibba Pass, through  Gudbrandsdal Valley and along the shores of Lake Mjosa.

Dining Highlights

A welcome drink with your Tour Director in Oslo

8 full Norwegian breakfasts (SB)

5 three-course dinners (D)

13 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights

The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual  Tour Directors.

A qualified local city guide in Oslo.

Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches  with reclining seats and washroom.

Ferry across the Hardangerfjord.

Mini-cruise along Geirangerfjord.

Oslo Airport Transfers will be provided on Days 1 and 9.

A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and  helpful information.

First Class Hotels

You'll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities at these  superb hotels:

Oslo (2): Scandic KNA
Lofthus: Ullensvang
Bergen: Radisson SAS Norge
Loen:  Loenfjord
Geiranger: Geiranger
Lillehammer: Radisson SAS
Oslo:  Scandic KNA

All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and  local taxes included.

DAY 1 Arrive Oslo (2)

On your arrival at Oslo airport you are met and transferred to your hotel. After check-in there's time to relax and explore this beautiful city. Later, we will enjoy a welcome drink with our Tour Director and fellow companions.

DAY 2 Oslo sightseeing & at leisure

After breakfast this morning, our guided sightseeing tour features the National Theatre, Parliament and the Royal Palace. Then we'll enjoy a highlight visit to Frogner  Park, home of Gustav Vigeland's 193 extraordinary sculptures. Then with time at leisure, the Holmenkollen Olympic ski-jump, the Kon-Tiki raft, or shopping are  some of the tempting attractions. (SB)

DAY 3 Oslo - Geilo - Lofthus

This morning we will enjoy beautiful scenery as we head out of Oslo along the shores of the Tyrifjord,  past trim farms and into densely forested Hallingdal. From here we continue  to the ski resort of Geilo and then across the bleak Hardangervidda.  Next we pass the Voringfoss, Norway's most admired waterfall, on our way  to the Hardangerfjord. We continue our drive along the shores of the steep-sided  Eidfjord, on the approach to our hotel in Lofthus for the night, beautifully located on Sorfjord, an area famous for its fruit growing. This evening dinner will  be served at our hotel. (SB D)

DAY 4 Lofthus - Bergen

This morning we board a ferry  and cruise across the Hardangerfjord. Then by coach we continue on the scenic winding roads and tunnels to the 'Capital of the Fjords' Bergen. This is Norway's most naturally beautiful city and orientation shows us the 13th  century Haakons Hall and the Fish Market. There's time at leisure to explore the  old merchant's quarter of Bryggen or maybe take an optional excursion to Edvard  Grieg's home at Troldhaugen. Dinner tonight is at our hotel. (SB D)

DAY 5 Bergen - Voss - Sognefjord - Loen

Our first stop this morning is at the resort of Voss, before we continue on to the magnificent Sognefjord. From here we drive along the shores of 'the King of Fjords' and up through spectacular mountain scenery before we enter the narrow Fjaelandfjord. We continue through rugged landscape, viewing the  imposing Bøya Glacier before arriving at our hotel in Loen for dinner and our overnight stay. (SB D)

DAY 6 Loen - Hellesylt - Geiranger

This morning after breakfast you may wish to take a trip along beautiful Olderdal to see the  spectacular Briksdal Glacier before we drive to Hellesylt, a port dating back to Viking times. From here we take a cruise along the Geirangerfjord for some of the finest scenery in the whole of Norway. The fjord is hemmed in by  sheer rock scattered with narrow waterfalls. The rest of your day is at leisure in the glorious setting of the village of Geiranger. Tonight we enjoy dinner at the hotel. (SB D)

DAY 7 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. From here our  journey takes us through the Gudbrandsdal Valley, inspiration for Ibsen's  Peer Gynt, as we make our way to the home of the 1994 Winter Olympics - Lillehammer.  Before dinner at the hotel this evening, maybe walk along Storgata or visit the famous open air museum at Maihaugan. (SB D)

DAY 8 Lillehammer - Hamar - Oslo

After breakfast  our first stop will be at lakeside Hamar on the shores of Lake Mjosa.  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, a final chance to sample Norwegian Aquavit and perhaps enjoy a farewell dinner with your fellow travelling companions. (SB)

DAY 9 Depart Oslo

This morning after breakfast, time to bid  a fond farewell to new-found friends, your Tour Director and Norway, as we transfer you to the airport for your return flight home. (SB)

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