Visit the heart of the beautiful Hardangerfjord, experience the stunning scenery

of the majestic Geirangerfjord and the famous Sognefjord, explore Bergen and

the capital of Norway, Oslo. This exclusive tour also includes Stockholm, the

beautiful capital of Sweden, often called the Venice of the North because of its

many canals and waterways.

Extensions to Helsinki and Copenhagen.

Itinerary

Arrival in Oslo according to your own schedule and transfer on

your own to your hotel.

Your tour escort will meet you at 19.50 hrs (before dinner) in the

hotel lobby, where you’ll also meet your fellow travelers.

Dinner and accommodation at Clarion Hotel The Hub,

centrally located close to the Karl Johan shopping boulevard

After breakfast departure from Oslo, driving along the charming

Halling Valley to the tourist resort town of Geilo. Lunch in Geilo.

Cross the wild Hardanger Mountain Plateau to Fossli, stopping

to view the thundering Vøringsfoss Waterfall. Descend the

amazing Måbødal Canyon to the idyllic Hardanger Fjord. Cross

the Hardanger Bridge, then along the Ulvik Fjord, a branch of the Hardanger Fjord, to the picturesque village of Ulvik.

Dinner and accommodation in rooms with fjord view at

Brakanes Hotel, ideally located on the banks of the fjord.

Start of scenic tour along the beautiful Hardanger Fjord, famous

for its many fruit orchards, arriving in Bergen around midday.

Afternoon 2 hours city sightseeing in Bergen with a local guide,

including a visit to the popular Fish and Flower Market, the

famous Bryggen Harbor with its gabled packhouses, and the

old Hanseatic Quarter.

Dinner and accommodation at Clarion Hotel Admiral, right in

the heart of Bergen near the harbour.

After breakfast departure from Bergen and drive via Dale to the town of Voss. Board the train in Voss for a ride on the beautiful Bergen Railway to the mountain station of Myrdal. From Myrdal ride on the amazing Flåm Railway, a masterpiece of engineering descending 2.838 feet in less than one hour. The descent to the fjord side village of Flåm offers opportunities for photo shots of exciting waterfalls and mountain scenery. After a short rest in Flåm, start of

approx. 2 hours cruise by boat along the narrow Aurlands and Nærøy Fjords, both branches of the Sogn Fjord, the longest and deepest fjord in the world. Enjoy the spectacular scenery of cascading waterfalls, sheer mountain cliffs, snow-clad peaks, and a variety of wildlife. After disembarking in Gudvangen at the head of the Nærøy Fjord, continue by coach through the amazing Stalheim

Canyon and Nærøy Valley, across the Vika Mountains to Vangsnes, for the short ferry crossing to the beautiful resort of Balestrand. Dinner and accommodation at Kvikne’s Hotel, superbly located on the banks of the fjord and surrounded by mountains. Fjord view room in modern building.

Day free in Balestrand, giving you the opportunity to enjoy the outstanding beauty and nature of the fjords. The day starts with a traditional Norwegian buffet breakfast in the hotels elegant dining room. You may want to spend the morning relaxing on the hotel terrace, breathing in the fresh mountain air and enjoying the spectacular views. We can also recommend a visit to the local aquarium and art gallery, or you may prefer to rent a bike or rowing boat from the hotel, or even go on foot up to the nearest mountains. A walking tour of the village of Balestrand, with its historic buildings and other noteworthy sites can also be arranged.

After breakfast departure from your hotel by ferry from Dragsvik to Hella, followed by a scenic tour along the northern side of the Sogn Fjord to Sogndal. The tour continues by road to Fjærland, passing under the Jostedal Glacier, the largest in Europe, to the village of Skei at the northern end of beautiful Lake Jølster. Descend to the Nord Fjord, making a detour at Olden to visit the world-famous Briksdal Glacier. The journey up to the glacier will be made in open cars to give you the best views. Lunch will be served in a nearby mountain restaurant facing the glacier. After lunch the tour continues around the Nord Fjord via Loen and Stryn, to the picturesque village of Hellesylt. From here you go on board the ferry for the one hour’s cruise along the spectacular Geiranger Fjord, possibly the most impressive of all the Norwegian fjords. During the cruise you will pass close by some magnificent waterfalls, such as the Bridal Veil and the Seven Sisters. Dinner and ccommodation at the excellent Union Hotel, overlooking the Geiranger Fjord

Ascend the roads that twist and turn up to Geiranger Skywalk

for a panoramic view of the Geirangerfjord (weather permitting). Continue across the rugged Grotli Mountains to Lom, well known for its 14th century stave church. Descend the Gudbrands Valley to the town of Lillehammer. Drive alongside Lake Mjøsa and arrive in Oslo, the capital.

Dinner and accommodation at Clarion Hotel The Hub.

Continue by coach towards the Swedish border, crossing into the attractive province of Värmland to arrive in the city of Karlstad on Lake Vänern, the largest in Sweden. Lunch. After lunch the tour continues through a landscape of forests and sparkling lakes to reach the Swedish capital in the late afternoon.

local guide. Main sights of interest are the old town, the Royal

Palace, the Parliament buildings, the Island of Djurgården and

the City Hall (entrance included). Afternoon free in Stockholm.

Accommodation in superior rooms at Clarion Hotel Sign.

Please note that dinner is not included today, but your tour

escort will gladly assist you with table reservations.

Guests continuing on the Baltic Cruise to Helsinki have morning free in Stockholm. Afternoon transfer from hotel to pier, for embarkation on a luxurious cruise ferry of the Silja Line. 4.45pm: Departure of cruise from Stockholm, sailing slowly through

the lovely archipelago past numerous small islands. Dinner on board.

Accommodation is in 2-berth outside cabins (seaside) with shower/WC. We recommend bringing an overnight bag for this cruise, to avoid having to carry suitcases to and from the cabin

Enjoy your buffet breakfast as you sail into Helsinki. Spend a whole day in this exciting city on the Baltic, retaining your cabin on the ship. Morning 3 hour guided tour of Helsinki. Famous sights include the Senate Square, Uspenski Cathedral, Parliament House, Finlandia Hall, Sibelius Park & Monument, Underground Temple, and much more. During the afternoon you can explore the busy market place or the many souvenir shops close to the harbor. Finnish crystal and leather goods are an excellent buy. 5.00 pm departure for return cruise to Stockholm. Dinner and accommodation on board.

Buffet breakfast onboard and continuing to Copenhagen by coach through Southern Sweden to Lake Vättern. Stop for lunch at local restaurant. Tour continues via Jönköping to the city of Malmö. Cross the new Öresund Bridge from Sweden to Denmark, to arrive in wonderful Copenhagen during the early evening. Dinner and accommodation at Hotel Phoenix.

3 hours sightseeing tour of Copenhagen with a local guide.

Sights of interest are the Christiansborg palace, the Royal

theatre, the City Hall, the Royal palace Amalienborg, the old

harbor of Nyhavn, the Little Mermaid, the Gefion fountain and

the Rosenborg castle (no entrances included).

Afternoon free in Copenhagen.

Accommodation in superior rooms at Phoenix Copenhagen

Hotel. Please note that dinner is not included today, but your

tour escort will gladly assist you with table reservations.

After breakfast at your hotel, time free to further explore

Copenhagen on your own, or transfer on your own to

Copenhagen Airport - Kastrup in connection with your flight

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