Highlights of Norway

After your arrival at Oslo’s Gardermoen Airport, make your way into Oslo city centre. Many travellers opt to take the express train to Oslo Central Station, located close to your accommodation. If you arrive early, you can take this time to start exploring the Norwegian capital. You could wander past the Oslo Opera House, visit the Munch Museum or tour the Akershus Fortress.

This evening, you will meet your group and tour leader for a welcome drink. For dinner, we recommend strolling down to the Aker Brygge harbour, where there are many restaurants to choose from.

Spend the night at Thon Hotel Opera or similar.

Included:
• Welcome drink with tour leader and travel companions

This morning, the adventure begins! You will hop on a bus tour to visit the Norwegian capital with a local knowledgeable guide. You’ll get to see the most famous landmarks in Oslo, including the beautiful Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Royal Palace, Akershus Fortress, and Oslo City Hall. You will then have the rest of the day to explore the city at your own leisure.

For more sightseeing opportunities, you could take a ferry to the nearby Bygdøy peninsula to visit attractions like the Fram or Kon-Tiki Museum. Tonight, you will dine on your own in Oslo. 

Spend another night at the Thon Hotel Opera or similar.

Included:
• Guided sightseeing bus tour in Oslo (3 hours)
• Continental breakfast buffet at your accommodation

Estimated time with tour leader: 3 hours 

Today you head out early to Oslo Central Station to board the half-day journey aboard the Dovrebanen train. The station is only a short walk away from your accommodation. Riding the Dovre Railway will give you a great idea of how varied the terrain and altitude of Norway really is. You’ll pass through 8 kilometres (5 miles) of tunnels, over the Dovre mountain plateau, and take the steep and winding descent to the Trondheim lowlands.

On your arrival in Trondheim, your group will be taken by bus to your hotel and then to the medieval Nidaros Cathedral for a guided tour. Afterwards you will meet with a local guide who will take you on a walking tour of the city’s landmarks, including Bakklandet, an idyllic neighbourhood full of history and culture. After the walking tour, the group will dine together at tonight’s accommodation.

Spend the night at Thon Hotel Nidaros or similar.

Included:
• Dovrebanen train from Oslo to Trondheim (6.5 hours)
• Guided tour of Nidaros Cathedral including transfer from the station
• Walking tour in Trondheim
• Continental breakfast buffet at your accommodation
• Dinner at your accommodation

Estimated time with tour leader: 10-11 hours (including train travel)
Estimated travel time between Oslo and Trondheim: 6.5 hours by train

Embark on a cruise to take in the maritime beauty of Norway. You will head to the Trondheim harbour to board the Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Voyage to Bergen. The ship will set sail along the Trondheim Fjord and past Hitra Island.

In the afternoon, you will participate in a thrilling guided shore excursion with other travellers from the cruise. The boat will dock at the city of Kristiansund, from where you’ll take a bus tour along the scenic and winding Atlantic Road. This journey passes through some breathtaking coastal landscapes and you will even get a local taste, with dinner included along the way. The excursion will take you to the town of Molde, from where you will re-board the ship.

Spend the night on board the cruise ship in a private cabin.

Included:
• Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Voyage from Trondheim to Bergen including transfer to the ship
• The Atlantic Road shore excursion including dinner (4.5 hours)
• Continental breakfast buffet at your accommodation

Estimated time with tour leader: 5-6 hours (including the shore excursion)

During the night, the ship will call at Ålesund, Torvik, Maløy, and Florø as the cruise weaves its way through tranquil islets along the coast. This morning, enjoy the views as you eat breakfast on board the ship, before your arrival in Bergen, the “Capital of the Fjords”.  

After leaving your bags at your accommodation, your group will go on a private walking tour of Bergen, Norway’s second largest city. Among the many cultural and historical sights, you will stroll through the charming medieval quarters of Bryggen, a UNESCO World Heritage Site at the heart of Bergen. You will then take the cable car up, Fløyen, for stunning panoramic views over the city and surrounding fjords. Tonight, you can choose where to dine from Bergen’s many restaurants.

Spend the night at Bergen Zander K Hotel or similar.

Included:
• Transfer from Hurtigruten ship to your accommodation
• Walking tour of Bergen (2.5 hours)
• Fløibanen funicular round trip tickets
• Continental breakfast buffet on the cruise

Estimated time with tour leader: 4-5 hours

You have today free to explore Bergen at your leisure. You could go for a wander through the city centre and visit the highlights you preferred from yesterday. If you enjoyed the Fløibanen funicular, you may want to take the cable car up Mount Ulriken to enjoy more of the scenery. Other attractions worth visiting in Bergen include the Fantoft Stave Church and the Gamlehaugen, the royal’s local residence. Or simply have a leisurely day to relax and buy some local souvenirs. Tonight, you will dine on your own in Bergen.

Spend another night at Bergen Zander K Hotel or similar.

Included:
• Continental breakfast buffet at your accommodation

Today you will head on an adventurous ride through some of Norway’s most beautiful natural landscapes on the Norway in a Nutshell® journey. This train ride, ranked amongst the best in the world, takes you over Norway’s mountainous rooftop and through charming villages,

From Bergen, you will board a train to Voss, then switch to a coach bus for the second stretch of your journey to Gudvangen. There, you will board a scenic cruise along the famous Nærøyfjord, the narrowest fjord in Europe. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is perhaps the most breathtaking section of the Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and deepest fjord. The cruise will then arrive in Flåm, a charming village where the group will dine together and spend the night.

Spend the night at the Fretheim Hotel or similar.

Included:
• Norway in a Nutshell® railway journey from Bergen to Flåm
• Continental breakfast buffet at your accommodation
• Dinner at your accommodation

Estimated time with tour leader: 5-6 hours (including travel time)
Estimated travel time from Bergen to Flåm: 5 hours by train, bus and cruise

Spend the day exploring and witnessing the beauty of the surrounding fjords. This morning, you will head up to the Stegastein viewpoint. The viewing platform extends about 30 metres (100 feet) from the cliffside and 650 metres (over 2,000 feet) above the fjords below, to offer unbeatable views. On the way back to Flåm, you’ll stop at the Ægir Brewery to enjoy some locally brewed beers and Viking tasting platters for lunch.

You have the rest of the afternoon in Flåm to explore on your own or take part in an optional activity. There are many hiking paths if you’d like to immerse yourself more in nature. You also get free admission to the Flåm Railway Documentation Centre, where you can learn about the construction of the local railway, which has earned the title of one of the world’s steepest railway lines. Tonight, you will dine on your own in Flåm.

Spend another night at the Fretheim Hotel or similar.

Included:
• Stegastein viewpoint bus tour
• Viking platter at Ægir brewery for lunch
• Continental breakfast buffet at your accommodation

Estimated time with tour leader: 3-4 hours (including travel time)

This morning, the group will board their journey back toward Oslo. It starts with a first-hand experience of the famous Flåm Railway. It climbs 900 metres (nearly 3,000 feet) over the span of 20 kilometres (12 miles), winding its way up to Myrdal station. At Myrdal, you will switch to a different railway line, taking you to Oslo via the charming villages like Gol and Geilo.

Finally, you will reach Oslo in the afternoon. After settling in your accommodation, you will gather with the group and tour leader for one last dinner, a chance to share your favourite memories from your Norwegian tour.

Spend the night at Thon Hotel Opera or similar.

Included:
• Norway in a Nutshell® railway journey from Flåm to Oslo
• Continental breakfast buffet at your accommodation
• Dinner at restaurant

Estimated time with tour leader: 7-8 hours (including train travel)
Estimated travel time between Flåm and Oslo: 7 hours by train

When it’s finally time for your trip to come to an end, make your way back to Oslo Gardermoen Airport. You could take the Flytoget express train from Oslo Central Station or hop in a taxi directly from your accommodation.

If your flight home is in the afternoon, enjoy a few more hours in the Norwegian capital. Do some last-minute shopping, visit another attraction, or simply relax at a café with a local treat.