Day 1 – Tuesday 4th May
Depart the UK. On arrival at Oslo airport, board coach and proceed to Holmenkollen, the site of the Olympic Ski jump. The jump was used for the 1952 Winter Olympics and remains an important venue for international competitions. From the top of the ski jump there are fine panoramic views back over the city and Oslo fjord.
Continue on for a short orientation tour of Oslo and a stroll around the Vigeland Sculpture Park. The park contains 192 sculptures with more than 600 figures; all created by the renowned Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland. Check-in to your hotel. Welcome dinner this evening in the hotel. Overnight: OSLO (D)
Day 2 – Wednesday 5th May
Set at the head of the Oslo Fjord, Norway’s capital city is Scandinavia’s oldest capital city, first founded in 1050 on the site of an old Viking settlement. Relatively small by modern standards the city is easy to explore, welcoming and cosmopolitan in outlook. Today there will be a half- day guided sightseeing tour including the Viking Ship museum and a visit to Norway’s Royal Farm at Bydoy. The afternoon depart Oslo and travel along the fertile Hallingdal Valley, via Honefos and Gol en route to Geilo, situated midway between Oslo and Bergen is a delightful mountain resort town and a well-known Norwegian ski centre.
Overnight: GEILO (BD)
Day 3- Thursday 6th May
Today there will be a spectacular journey across snow capped mountains to Gudvangen where we board a ferry for a spectacular cruise along the Sognefjord, the longest fjord in Norway. The cruise will take you along one of the most picturesque arms of the Sognefjord - the “Narrowfjord”. On arrival in Kaupanger continue along the Laerdalselva passing the Borgund Stave Church, Norway’s best preserved wooden church, before returning to Geilo. En route there will be a visit to a traditional mountain farm with sheep and goats.
Overnight: GEILO (BD)
Day 4 – Friday 7th May
Depart Geilo this morning and continue west over rugged mountain scenery to the Hardangerfjord. The Hardangerfjord region is well known for its fruit production including apples, pears, plums and cherries. A stop will made at the lakeside town of Steinsto to visit a local fruit farm. A lunch stop will be made in the beautiful surroundings of one of Norway’s most spectacular fjord arms; the Fyksesund. Enjoy a light lunch sourced from local ingredients of this picturesque rural region. Continue on this afternoon to Bergen and check in to your hotel. Optional dinner this evening: take the Fløibanen funicular railway up above Bergen for dinner at the folkerestaurant which at 320 m. above sea level offers a spectacular birds-eye view of the city! Overnight:BERGEN (BL)
Day 5 – Saturday 8th May
Bergen, “Gateway to the Fjords” is Norway’s second largest city. It occupies a sheltered position, between a string of islands along the west coast and steep sided mountains inland. With its distinctive brightly painted wooden houses and old fishing harbour it is one of Norway’s most attractive cities. There will be an early morning opportunity to visit the world famous fish market and some free time to explore independently. Later this morning depart Bergen and stop for lunch at the stunning mountain top setting of Stalheim. The journey to Stalheim, up a steep winding mountain road, is rewarded by spectacular panoramic views over the surrounding valleys. This afternoon continue your journey to Flam where we stop for a ride on the spectacular Mountain railway.
Overnight: LAERDAL (BLD)
Day 6 - Sunday 9th May
Depart the hotel this morning and for return journey to Oslo airport. Stop en route at the Hardeland Glassworks here there will be an opportunity to purchase lunch before continuing to airport and return flight home. (B)
Tour Cost | Price per person | Twin/Double | £975.00 | Single Supplement | £160.00 |
- Return International flights
- 5 nights hotel accommodation (3/4 star standard)
- Meals as indicated by BLD on itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
- Transport using air conditioned coach
- Entrance fees and sightseeing as per itinerary
- All farm visits
- Local taxes and gratuities for included services
- Porterage of 1 piece of luggage per person
- Services of an English speaking guide throughout
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