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station, a school, fishing cabins, barns, and historic
          Garmo Stave Church, built over 800 years ago. We
          also enjoy a delicious lunch of traditional cuisine. After   2026 DEPARTURES                                 EUROPE
          checking in to our hotel in nearby Oyer, the rest of the   ○○○○○ ●
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          day is yours to relax or explore. MEALS B+L
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          Day 5: Hardanger                                          JUL   AUG   SEP   OCT   NOV   DEC
          Today, we head to Eidfjord in Western Norway, where the
          world’s highest concentration of fjords can be found.     From $7,699 per person
          Reaching our destination, we see Voringsfossen Waterfall,   Triple/Quad subject to availability
          Norway’s most famous waterfall that powerfully cascades   Visit holidayvacations.com or scan the QR code for
          nearly 600 feet off the Hardangervidda Plateau into       available dates and departure cities, or to book now!
          Mabodalen Valley! Next, we venture into Hardangervidda       Valid passport required
          National Park and visit Norsk Natursenter – Hardanger to
          browse state-of-the-art exhibits that showcase Norwegian   Deposit: $200 per person
          history. View a panoramic film called Norway My Country   Final Payment Due: 95 days prior to departure
          - Fjord, Mountain, Waterfall, and Hardangervidda in the   Full refund for cancellations before this date.
          theater, then explore three floors of interactive stations,
          fossils, aquariums, and more. Later, we cross the iconic         ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED
          Hardanger Bridge and take a scenic route along the
          Hardangerfjord to Ulvik. We check in to our accommodations
          and gather for a delicious dinner. MEALS B+D
                                                                on traditional embroidery and costumes, old buildings
          2 nights in Ulvik                                     that depict life in the 1800s, the largest collection of
                                                                authentic Hardanger fiddles, and more. We then ferry
          Day 6: The Hardangerfjord & Utne                      back to Ulvik for dinner together. MEALS B+D
          Our morning begins with a visit to Hardanger Juice and
          Cider Factory. Embark on a guided tour of the farm to see   Day 7: Norheimsund
          how they make their famous apple cider, juice, dessert   We depart this morning for another ferry ride on
          wine, and brandy, then indulge in a taste of each!    Norway’s enchanting Hardangerfjord to the village of
          Afterwards, we board a ferry in Kvanndal and soak up   Norheimsund, a lesser-known gem with a stunning
          breathtaking sights on the spellbinding Hardangerfjord,   waterfront. Our first stop is Hardanger Akvasenter, where
          one of Norway’s most impressive fjords. Upon reaching   we learn about Norway’s important salmon fishing
          the charming village of Utne, we enjoy lunch on our own   industry and engage with aquaculture exhibits. We then
          before exploring the Hardanger Folk Museum’s exhibits   travel westward to Bergen, our home for the final two
                                                                nights. Nicknamed the City of Seven Mountains, it’s
                                                                renowned for vistas of towering mountains, deep fjords,
                                                                and colorful wooden houses. MEALS B+D
                                                                2 nights in Bergen


                                     NORWAY                     Day 8: Bergen
                                                                Today, a local guide joins us to explore Norway’s second-
                                           1  Lillehammer       largest city. Enjoy views of Bergen’s most notable
                                                                attractions, like Bergenhus Fortress and Rosenkrantz
                            Ulvik                               Tower, then stroll through Bryggen, the city’s historic
                      Kvanndal  2  Voringfossen                 harbor district and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
                 Bergen 2           Waterfall                   Afterwards, we discover the life of famous composer
                              Hardanger
                           Utne  Hardangervidda  2  Oslo        Edvard Grieg at Troldhaugen, a living museum and his
                 Norheimsund   National Park
                                                                former home that was described as his “best opus so
                                                                far.” We celebrate our travel adventures with a Farewell
                                                                Lunch and tour at Ovre-Eide Farm, family-owned since the
                                                                16th century. Our day concludes with riding the Floibanen
                                                                funicular to the top of Mount Floyen for outstanding views
                   Motorcoach                                   of the city, fjord, and mountains. MEALS B+L
                   Ferry
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                                                                Day 9: Fly Home    MEAL B

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