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Scenic Norway & Stockholm Tour

By Motorcoach and Ferry

10 Days / 14 locations in Norway and Sweden

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.

Optional extensions to Helsinki and Copenhagen.

Itinerary

 
Day 1     Oslo
Accommodation: Clarion Hotel the Hub
Meals: Dinner

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 travellers.

Dinner and accommodation at Clarion Hotel The Hub, centrally located close to the Karl Johan shopping boulevard.

 
Day 2     Oslo - Eidfjord
Accommodation: Brakanes Hotel
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

After breakfast you will visit the world-famous Viking Ships. Afterwards departure from Oslo, driving via Hønefoss along the charming Halling Valley to the tourist resort town of Gol.Lunch at a local restaurantl. After lunch cross the wild Hardanger Mountain Plateau to Fossli, stopping to view the thundering Vøringsfoss Waterfall with a vertical drop of 180 m. Dinner and accommodation at Brakanes Hotel ideally located on the banks of the fjord. Fjord view room.

 
Day 3     Eidfjord - Hardangerfjord - Bergen
Accommodation: Clarion Hotel Admiral
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

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 Harbour 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

 
Day 4     Bergen - Myrdal - Flam - Balestrand
Accommodation: Kvikne Hotel
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

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 5     Balestrand
Accommodation: Kvikne Hotel
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

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.

 
Day 6     Balestrand - Nordfjord - Briksdal - Geiranger
Accommodation: Union Hotel
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

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 pectacular 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 accommodation at the excellent Union Hotel, overlooking the Geiranger Fjord

 
Day 7     Geiranger - Lom - Lillehammer - Oslo
Accommodation: Clarion Hotel the Hub
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

From the top of the famous Serpentine Road, you have the opportunity to digest some amazing views of the fjord, before crossing the rugged Grotli Mountains to Lom, well known for its 14th century stave church. The tour continues via Lake Vågå, efore

descending the magnificent Gudbrands Valley to the popular tourist town of Lillehammer. Stop for lunch in Lillehammer. After lunch the journey continues alongside Lake Mjøsa, Norway’s largest lake, back to Oslo. Dinner at hotel or local restaurant. Accommodation at Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel.

 
Day 8     Oslo - Karlstad - Stockholm
Accommodation: Clarion Sign Hotel
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

After breakfast 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 in Karlstad. After lunch the tour continues through a landscape of forests and sparkling lakes to reach the Swedish capital in the late afternoon. Dinner and accommodation at the Clarion Hotel

Sign, a new first class hotel centrally located.

 
Day 9     Stockholm
Accommodation: Clarion Sign Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

The day starts with a 4 hours guided tour of the city. Famous sights include the Royal Palace, Parliament Buildings, Cathedral, Royal

Theatre, etc. You will also visit the enchanting Old Town (Gamla Stan) with its narrow cobbled streets and numerous antique shops.

Highlight of the tour is a visit to City Hall with its famous Blue and Golden Halls, where the Nobel Prize banquet is held each year.

Afternoon free in Stockholm, with possibility to visit the famous Vasa Museum or take one of the popular canal tours. Accommodation at the Clarion Hotel Sign. Please note that dinner today is not included, because our experience shows that in Stockholm guests prefer to eat out at a restaurant of their choice. Your tour escort will gladly assist you with table reservations.

 
Day 10     Stockholm
Meals: Breakfast

This tour ends after breakfast. Or, continue on to Helsinki and Copenhagen.

 

Notes

PLEASE NOTE: This tour is organized and operated by our Associate Office in Oslo. Due to the nature of this tour organization, there may be tour participants and escorts who will join or leave the tour at certain transit points. We hope this does not create any distraction and is understood it is a means to offer as much variety to the customers as possible.

Price Includes
Transportation
Tour Escort
Sightseeing and Entrances Per Itinerary
Hotel Accommodation As in Itinerary With Daily Breakfast
Meals As Per the Itinerary.
Transfers Airport - Hotel -Airport
Entrances Per Itinerary
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