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From Viking longboats to coastal cities, experience Norway’s dramatic landscapes and unique culture. Embark on a guided tour in Oslo to witness the charming architecture and blend of traditional Scandinavian culture with modern influences. Visit the open-air museum, Maihaugen, relax on a scenic ferry ride through Geirangerfjord, explore the beauty of Briksdal Glacier by Troll Car, and ride the Loen Skylift to the top of Mount Hoven. Enjoy a picturesque cruise along Norway’s longest inlet, the Sognefjord, then board the Flam Railway for a breathtaking journey featuring towering mountains, plummeting waterfalls, and lush valleys. Tour Bergen 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.
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August 9, 2024 - August 17, 2024
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$7099
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$7999
Final Payment Date: 05/06/2024
June 13, 2025 - June 21, 2025
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August 1, 2025 - August 9, 2025
Final Payment Date: 04/28/2025
Day 1 : Depart the USA
We board our flight for a relaxing journey across the Atlantic.
Day 2 : Arrive in Norway
Arrive in Oslo, Norway’s capital. We meet our English-speaking European guide and check in to our hotel for a two-night stay in the heart of the city. Take the remainder of the day to explore the city at your leisure or relax before our adventurous days ahead. Tonight, we get to know our fellow traveling companions at an included Holiday Vacations Welcome Dinner.
Day 3 : Oslo
Enjoy breakfast at our hotel before joining a local guide for an intriguing tour of Oslo. Major sightseeing destinations include the Royal Palace, Vigeland Sculpture Park, Akershus Fortress, the Norwegian National Opera & Ballet, and the Bygdoy museums. Later we visit the Fram Museum, dedicated to Norway’s history of arctic exploration, and the Kon-Tiki Museum, home to the legendary balsa wood raft Thor Heyerdahl used to cross the Pacific Ocean in 1951.
Day 4 : Lillehammer
After breakfast we depart Oslo and travel to Lillehammer, located in a picturesque setting overlooking the northern end of Lake Mjosa. Home to the 1994 Winter Olympics, it remains a popular ski resort today. Tour Maihaugen, one of Norway’s greatest open-air museums, and learn what life was like from the Middle Ages to the present. Maihaugen resembles a small inland village and features nearly 200 buildings, including turf-topped houses, a railway station, school, post office, fishing cabins, and barns. As you near the entrance, you’ll see historic Garmo Stave Church, built over 800 years ago. Following an included lunch, enjoy the afternoon at leisure to visit area attractions that pique your interest. Some options include the Lillehammer Art Museum, the Norwegian Olympic Museum, or Fabrikken, a creative and cultural arts center.
Day 5 : Geirangerfjord
Today we travel westward through spectacular scenery to Norway’s fjordlands, the highest concentration of fjords in the world. On our way, we drive through Gudbrandsdalen, a traditional region of Norway best recognized by its bucolic farmland. We stop in Lom and visit the Lom Stave Church, one of Norway’s largest stave churches, with a history that goes back to the 12th century. Upon reaching Geiranger, we take a ferry through the UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord to Hellesylt and enjoy some of Norway’s most beautiful vistas. Afterwards, a short drive takes us to the village of Loen where we check in to our hotel for two nights.
Day 6 : Briksdal Glacier
Our day starts with an exciting ride on an open-air off-road Troll Car to Jostedalsbreen National Park, where we experience the mighty Briksdal Glacier. This is one of Norway’s most famous glaciers due to the spectacular waterfalls and mountain peaks that surround it. Later, take the Loen Skylift to the top of Mount Hoven for panoramic views of Loen, the Nordfjord, and the surrounding peaks.
Day 7 : Sognefjord & Flam Railway
This morning we board our motorcoach and travel south to Kaupanger, on the shores of the Sognefjord. Known as the King of the Fjords, the Sognefjord is Norway’s longest and deepest inlet. Relax on a scenic 2 ½ hour ferry ride through this geologic wonder to the village of Flam. There, the Flam Railway brings us on a breathtaking journey to Myrdal featuring towering mountains, plummeting waterfalls, and lush valleys. We then change trains and head to Bergen, our home for the next two nights.
Day 8 : Bergen
Bergen is Norway’s second largest city. Nicknamed the City of Seven Mountains, it’s brimming with towering mountains, deep fjords, and colorful wooden houses. Following a delicious breakfast, a local guide boards our motorcoach and leads our tour of Bergen. Highlights include Bergenhus Fortress, Rosenkrantz Tower, and Bryggen, the city’s medieval wharf district and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We visit Troldhaugen, a living museum that was once home to the famous composer Edvard Grieg, who described this luxurious villa as his “best opus so far.” We celebrate our travel adventures with a Farewell Lunch at Ovre-Eide Farm, family-owned since the 16th century. Savor a variety of regional delicacies as we learn more about the farm and Norwegian national costumes. Later, take a funicular cable car ride up Mount Fløyen for outstanding views of the city and the sea beyond.
Day 9 : Fly Home
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Today, a local guide joins us to explore Norway’s second-largest city. Enjoy views of Bergen’s most notable attractions, like Bergenhus Fortress and Rosenkrantz Tower, then stroll through Bryggen, the city’s historic harbor district and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterwards, we discover the life of famous composer Edvard Grieg at Troldhaugen, a living museum and his former home that was described as his “best opus so far.” We celebrate our travel adventures with a Farewell Lunch at Ovre-Eide Farm, family-owned since the 16th century. Embark on a tour of this beautiful homestead, then savor a variety of regional delicacies as we learn more about the farm and Norwegian national costumes. Our day concludes with a ride on the Floibanen funicular to the top of Mount Floyen for outstanding views of the city, fjord, and mountains.
We board our flight home today, returning with wonderful memories and photos from our time in Norway.
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