Overview
A highlight of this Norway tour is a breathtaking ride on the Flåm railway, one of the world’s most scenic train rides, which passes through 20 tunnels and climbs to an elevation of 2,833 feet (864 meters). Marvel at the hypnotic waterfalls cascading...read more down the side of steep, snowcapped mountains, rivers winding through deep gorges; farms on the side of steep slopes, and views of Sognefjord, Norway’s longest fjord.
Travel on the Hardanger National Tourist Road, carefully developed to take you through some of Norway’s most stunning scenery, and stop at Steinsdalsfossen waterfall, where you can walk behind the cascading falls without getting wet.
In addition to breathtaking scenery, Norway also offers you a country steeped in history. In the Middle Ages, Norwegians built churches out of wood. Only 28 of these stave churches now remain in Norway, and in Borgund, you’ll admire one of Norway’s best-preserved stave churches dating back to 1180. Stay two nights in Bergen, founded in 1070, where guided sightseeing features the main sights and a walking tour of Bryggen.
From the magnificent scenery to the vibrant cities—including a train ride back to Oslo and an extra night—this tour through Norway will delight all of your senses.
Itinerary
Welcome to Norway!
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
A Walk in the Park
OSLO: Guided sightseeing includes a walk through Frogner Park and a visit to City Hall. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - ART & ARCHITECTURE: Frogner Park contains over 200 sculptures in granite, bronze, and wrought iron, along with fountains and bridges comprising the life's work of legendary sculptor Gustav Vigeland. Visit the stately Oslo City Hall, with its red-brick architecture, soaring towers, and 49 bells. Here, the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony takes place each year.
Portals to Heaven
BORGUND: Visit the stave church. (B/D) 196mi/ 315km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - ART & ARCHITECTURE: The stavchurches are Norway's most important contribution to world architecture and Norway's oldest preserved timber buildings. One of the most famous and distinctive is Borgund's.-built around 1180-is dedicated to the Apostle Andrew. Some of the finest features are the lavishly carved portals and the roof carvings of dragons' heads.
Deep Blue Beauty
FLAM : Ride the spectacular Flam train (B/D) 127 mi / 205km
LOCAL FAVOURITE - PICTURE PERFECT: Get on board Norway's world-famous Flam train, a journey past deep ravines, cascading waterfalls, snow-capped peaks, and more on one of the world's steepest standard-gauge railway lines.
Roaring Waters & A Royal Retreat
STEINSDALSFOSSEN: Marvel at the spectacular waterfall. (B) 115mi/ 185km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - NATURAL WONDERS: Visit the Favourite retreat of Emperor Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany at Steinsdalsfossen. It's believed the emperor frequently visited the beautiful setting and its falls each summer between 1889 and the start of World War I in 1914.
Coastal Charisma
BERGEN: Orientation drive includes Bryggen, the Hanseatic Wharf, the harbour, and the Fish Market. Farewell dinner (B/D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - PICTURE PERFECT: Beautiful Bergen paints the shoreline with different hues of its wooden houses along the old wharf on Norway's southwestern coast. Often called the "Fjord Capital of Norway," Bergen will charm you with its quaint charisma and the breathtaking natural wonder between the seven mountains.
Panoramas on the Rails
BERGEN: Train ride back to Oslo. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - EPIC JOURNEY: All aboard for some of Scandinavia's most beautiful landscapes. It crosses the Hardangervidda National Park, onto the Hardangervidda plateau, Europe's largest high-mountain plateau.
Safe travels until we meet again!
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- We've packed everything you need for the perfect holiday—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides (with headsets to hear every word), to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world's most iconic sites!
- Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi.
- Train from Bergen to Oslo.
- 7 Breakfasts
- 4 Dinners
- Oslo Thon Opera (First-Class)
- Flam Fretheim (First-Class)
- Ulvik Brakanes (First-Class)
- Bergen Scandic Ornen (First-Class)
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
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Trip Reviews (2) Most Recent 'Best of Norway with Return to Oslo' Reviews
The optional cruise on the Aurlandsfjord, an arm of the Sognefjord (the largest in Norway) at Flam, is a must, especially if the weather is fine and clear. The accommodation was of a high standard. A special treat was a stay at the historic hotel in Ullensvang, which is situated in an idyllic setting between the snow capped mountains (even in summer) and the Hardangerfjord. Another optional tour - a bus trip to the hills behind Oslo, followed by a harbourside dinner, was also well worthwhile.
Be aware that Norway is an extremely expensive place, so I believe this tour is reasonably priced. A lovely touch by Globus was to include a glass of wine on the nights that an evening meal was included. There was a great balance between organised tours and free time. Thanks to our guide, Peter, for his knowledge and courtesy. Top marks Globus for this itinerary and top marks Georgie for her usual efficiency in arranging our booking.
I have booked several holidays through Global Journeys over past years & always found the company & its representatives to be knowledgeable, efficient & pleasant. I would recommend this company to anyone interested in good value, hassle-free travel arrangements. (GJ: Thanks Barbara!)
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