• 9 Days
  • From $7,599
  • Airfare Included

Majestic Fjords of Norway - WCMH TV

Tour Style:
Land
Activity Level:
Moderate
Highest Elevation:
3,238 feet in Bergen
13 Meals:
7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 4 Dinners

Retired NBC4 News Anchor

Cabot Rea

Retired NBC4 News Anchor

Cabot Rea

Cabot graduated from Otterbein College with a degree in music education. After marrying his college sweetheart Heather, they moved to Newark, Ohio, where he taught music for nine years. Twice he was named Teacher of the Year at Wilson Junior High.

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Discover Norway’s unique culture and dramatic landscapes, including towering mountains, lush valleys, stunning coastlines, and the world’s highest concentration of fjords. Embark on a guided tour in Oslo to enjoy the charming architecture, traditional Scandinavian culture with modern influences, and historic museums. In Lillehammer, visit the open-air museum, Maihaugen, then venture into the breathtaking Hardanger region in Western Norway. Gaze upon Voringsfossen Waterfall, learn about Hardangervidda National Park at Norsk Natursenter, and see the process of making popular apple drinks at a local farm. Relax on two picturesque ferry rides, on the Hardangerfjord to Utne to dive into folk culture, and on the famous Sognefjord to Norheimsund, where we witness the life cycle of salmon. Journey to Bergen for a guided city tour and visit composer Edvard Grieg’s living museum, Troldhaugen, before dining with a local Norwegian family at their historic farm. As a final farewell to Norway, take the funicular railway up Mount Floyen for spectacular panoramic views.

Trip overview may vary by departure.

  • Day 1: Fly to Norway
    We board our flight for a relaxing overnight journey across the Atlantic.
  • Day 2: Welcome to Oslo
    Upon arriving in Norway’s capital, we meet our English-speaking local guide and check in to our hotel for a two-night stay in the heart of the city. The remainder of the day is yours to explore or relax before our adventurous days ahead. This evening, we get to know fellow travelers at a wonderful Welcome Dinner.

    Meals Included: Dinner

  • Day 3: City Tour & Museums
    Each morning begins with a lovely included breakfast. Today, our local guide joins us for an intriguing tour of Oslo that features sights of the Royal Palace, Vigeland Sculpture Park, Akershus Fortress, the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet, and Bygdoy. Afterwards, we visit the Fram Museum to dive into Norway’s history of polar exploration and see the strongest wooden ship ever built, which holds records for the farthest sailings north and south. Our journey through history continues next door at the Kon-Tiki Museum, home to the original balsa wood raft Thor Heyerdahl famously used to cross the Pacific Ocean in 1951. The rest of the day is yours at leisure.

    Meals Included: Breakfast

  • Day 4: Lillehammer
    Our day begins with a drive to Lillehammer, a picturesque ski resort town that overlooks the northern end of Lake Mjosa. We explore Maihaugen, one of Northern Europe’s largest open-air museums, and learn what life was like from the Middle Ages to the present. Marvel at this recreation of a small inland village with hundreds of authentic buildings, including turf-topped houses, a railway station, a school, fishing cabins, barns, and historic Garmo Stave Church, built over 800 years ago. While there, enjoy an included lunch with delicious traditional food. After checking in to our hotel in the nearby city of Oyer, the rest of the day is yours to relax or explore.

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

  • Day 5: Hardanger
    Today, our travels take us through spectacular scenery as we head to Eidfjord in Western Norway, where the world’s highest concentration of fjords can be found. This afternoon, we reach our destination and see Voringsfossen Waterfall, Norway’s most famous waterfall. Watch how the powerful water cascades nearly 600 feet off the Hardangervidda Plateau into the Mabodalen Valley! Next, we venture into Hardangervidda National Park and visit Norsk Natursenter – Hardanger to browse state-of-the-art exhibits that showcase Norwegian natural and cultural history. View a panoramic film called Norway My Country - Fjord, Mountain, Waterfall, and Hardangervidda in the theater, then explore three floors of interactive stations, fossils, aquariums, illustrations, and more. Later, we cross the iconic Hardanger Bridgeand take a scenic route along the Hardangerfjord to Ulvik. We check in to our accommodations and gather for a delicious dinner.

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

  • Day 6: The Hardangerfjord & Utne
    Our morning begins with a visit to Hardanger Juice and Cider Factory. Embark on a guided tour of the farm to see how they make their famous apple cider, juice, dessert wine, and brandy, then indulge in a taste of each! Afterwards, we board a ferry in Kvanndal and soak up breathtaking sights on the spellbinding Hardangerfjord, one of Norway’s most impressive fjords. Upon reaching the charming village of Utne, we enjoy lunch on our own before exploring the Hardanger Folk Museum. Become immersed in the region’s culture as we browse exhibits on traditional embroidery and costumes, old buildings that depict life in the 1800s, the largest collection of authentic Hardanger fiddles, and more. We then ferry back to Ulvik for dinner together and have a night of relaxation.

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

  • Day 7: Norheimsund
    We depart our hotel this morning for another ferry ride on Norway’s enchanting Hardangerfjord to the village of Norheimsund, a lesser-known gem with a stunning waterfront. Our first stop is Hardanger Akvasenter, where we learn about Norway’s important salmon fishing industry and engage with aquaculture exhibits. We then 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 Included: Breakfast, Dinner

  • Day 8: Bergen

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

  • Day 9: Fly Home
    We board our flight home today, returning with wonderful memories and photos from our time in Norway.

    Meals Included: Breakfast

What's Included

All Accommodations

  • 2 nights at Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Oslo
  • 1 night in Oyer
  • 2 nights in Ulvik
  • 2 nights at Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz Bergen

Attractions & Highlights

  • Oslo guided city tour feat. Vigeland Sculpture Park, Fram Museum & Kon-Tiki Museum
  • Maihaugen open-air museum
  • Voringsfossen Waterfall
  • Hardangervidda National Park feat. Norsk Natursenter – Hardanger
  • Hardanger Folk Museum
  • Hardanger Juice and Cider Factory with tastings
  • Ferry on the Hardangerfjord from Kvanndal to Utne
  • Ferry on the Hardangerfjord from Ulvik to Norheimsund
  • Hardanger Akvasenter guided tour
  • Bergen guided city tour feat. Bryggen
  • Ovre-Eide Norwegian farm visit
  • Floibanen funicular to Mount Floyen
  • Troldhaugen
  • Time at leisure in Oslo, Lillehammer & Bergen

13 Excellent Meals

  • Welcome Dinner in Oslo
  • Daily breakfast
  • Lunch at Maihaugen open-air museum

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