Best of Norway

Welcome to Norway!

At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)

A Walk in the Park

Join your Local Guide this morning to discover what makes Oslo special while seeing the sights of the National Theater, Parliament, and Royal Palace. Take a walk through incredible Frogner Park and visit City Hall. Explore more of Oslo at leisure with free time this afternoon and evening. (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT - ART & ARCHITECTURE: Frogner Park features an incredible display of over 200 sculptures in granite, bronze, and wrought iron, along with fountains and bridges comprising the life's work of legendary sculptor Gustav Vigeland. Visit the stately Oslo City Hall, with its red-brick architecture, soaring towers, and 49 bells. Here, the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony takes place each year.

Portals to Heaven

Depart Oslo for a scenic drive. Arrive in Borgund and visit the medieval, wooden Stave Church. Continue to the village of Flåm, embraced by natural beauty and considered to be one of the most beautiful places to visit in Norway. (B/D) 196mi/ 315km.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT - ART & ARCHITECTURE: The stave churches are Norway's most important contribution to world architecture and Norway's oldest preserved timber buildings. One of the most famous and distinctive is Borgund's; built around 1180 and dedicated to the Apostle Andrew. Some of its finest features are the lavishly carved portals and the roof carvings of dragons' heads.

Ticket to Ride

This morning a real treat awaits when you board the spectacular Flåm train, taking you on one of the world's most beautiful train journeys. After disembarking continue to Hardangerfjord, one of the longest fjords in the world, and enjoy free time to get acquainted with the area. (B/D) 127 mi / 205km.

LOCAL FAVORITE - PICTURE PERFECT: Get on board Norway's world-famous Flåm train, a journey past deep ravines, cascading waterfalls, snow-capped peaks, and more on one of the world's steepest standard-gauge railway lines

Roaring Waters & A Royal Retreat

This morning, stop at Steinsdalfossen to see one of Norway's most popular waterfalls. Throughout history, it has attracted nature lovers, and was said to be the favorite retreat of Emperor Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany. Later, arrive in Bergen and enjoy some free time. Perhaps enjoy some local specialties for dinner. (B) 75mi/ 120km.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT - PICTURE PERFECT: Beautiful Bergen paints the shoreline with different hues of its wooden houses along the old wharf on Norway's southwestern coast. Often called the “Fjord Capital of Norway,” Bergen will charm you with its quaint charisma and the breathtaking natural wonder between the seven mountains.

Spend Your Day Your Way in Bergen.

Follow your Local Guide for a walking tour of Bergen and see St. Mary’s Church.

• Culture Old and New In Nordnes - Go off the beaten track for a guided walking tour on the Nordnes Peninsula'today a charming village'once a bustling hub for Norwegian merchants, courthouse, and gallows. Learn about Bergen's local legends and stroll the quaint streets and picturesque park with its stunning views and natural beauty.
• Mount Floyen Funicular - Set your sights above Bergen and hop on the Mount Fløyen funicular to ascend mountain landscapes and reach the panoramic summit to take in the spectacular views of Bergen and the surrounding fjord landscape. Simply breathtaking!

This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner with your travel companions. (B/D)

Safe travels until we meet again!

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)