Norway - Best of Norway

Day 1 - Depart USA
Overnight flight to Oslo.

Day 2 - Arrive Oslo (2 nights)
You are met and transferred to your hotel. Later, enjoy a Welcome Drink with your Tour Director and meet your fellow travellers.

Hotel: Scandic Kna (2 nights)

Day 3 - Oslo sightseeing & at leisure
Our guided sightseeing tour features the main sights. Then, we enjoy a highlight visit to Frogner Park, home of Gustav Vigeland's sculptures. Our Tour Director will also show us a Hidden Treasure of the city during our stay! (Scandinavian Breakfast)

Day 4 - Oslo – Geilo – Oystese
We travel along the shores of the Tyrifjord to the ski resort of Geilo. An impressive drive takes us across the vast wilderness of the Hardanger Plateau to the Voeringfoss. Then we start our descent to the Queen of Fjords, Hardanger. A cruise across the fjord takes us to our hotel in Oystese for dinner and overnight. (Scandinavian Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Hardangerfjord Hotel

Day 5 - Oystese – Bergen
Through mountain resorts and awesome landscapes to the Capital of Fjords, Bergen. Orientation shows us the 13th century Haakons Hall and the Fish Market. The rest of the day is free to explore. (Scandinavian Breakfast )

Hotel: Radisson SAS Norge

Day 6 - Bergen – Voss – Sognefjord – Geiranger (2 nights)
We stop in the resort of Voss before continuing to the King of Fjords, Sognefjord. We drive along the shores of the fjord before climbing up into spectacular mountain scenery to see the Boeya Glacier, then we continue to the renowned Geiranger Fjord and our hotel for the next two nights. (Scandinavian Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Geiranger (2 nights)
Map Best of Norway

Day 7 - Geiranger at leisure
A full day to enjoy and relax in this fjord gem, renowned for its beauty and unforgettable views. Later, perhaps consider an excursion to Trollstigen – the Troll’s ladder, or walk along marked trails through an incomparable landscape! (Scandinavian Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 8 - Geiranger – Lom – Lillehammer
On our drive this morning we marvel at the breathtaking views from the Dalsnibba Pass, en route to visit a traditional Stave Church at Lom. Then, through the Gudbrandsdal Valley, as we make our way to the home of the 1994 Winter Olympics – Lillehammer. Tonight, dinner is at the hotel. (Scandinavian Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Radisson SAS

Day 9 - Lillehammer – Hamar – Oslo
After breakfast our first stop will be at lakeside Hamar on the shores of Lake Mjøsa. Here we view the unusual ice rink built for the Olympics, before driving to Eidsvoll to see where Norway's leading citizens drafted their liberal constitution. From here it's back to Oslo. On our arrival there is time at leisure to explore or shop for some last minute souvenirs. This evening we get together with our Tour Director and new found friends for a festive Farewell Dinner. (Scandinavian Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)

Hotel: Scandic Kna

Day 10 - Oslo - USA
This morning we transfer you to the airport for your return flight to America. (Scandinavian Breakfast)

Sightseeing Highlights

    * Oslo: Sightseeing including a visit to Frogner Park and views of the National Theatre, Parliament and the Royal Palace.
    * Voringfoss: See Norway's most admired waterfall.
    * Bergen: Orientation of this picturesque city including the 13th century Haakons Hall.
    * Sognefjord: Cross the impressive fjord.
    * Geiranger: Cruise along the Geirangerfjord.
    * Lom: Visit a traditional Stave Church.
    * Lillehammer: Visit the Olympic resort.
    * Eidsvoll: See where the country's constitution was signed.
    * Scenic drives: Hardangervidda, Sorfjord, Sognefjord, Josetedal Mountains, Dalsnibba Pass, Gudbrandsal Valley, Lake Mjosa.

Dining Highlights

    * 1 Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Oslo
    * 8 full Scandinavian breakfasts
    * 4 three-course dinners

13 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights

    * The services of top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
    * A qualified local city guide in Oslo.
    * Chauffeur driven on luxury air-conditioned coaches with onboard washroom.
    * Ferry across the Hardangerfjord.
    * Mini-cruise along Geirangerfjord.
    * Stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
    * All hotel service charges, tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
    * A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

Airport Transfers
Oslo Airport Transfers will be provided on Days 2 and 10. Group transfers on arrival at Oslo Airport will operate at 11.30 and 14.30. Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Oslo Airport at 06.00 and 10.00.

    * London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Tour Operator your transfers to and from the airport are included. It's that simple. Tour Operator has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
    * Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
    * You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Tour Operator, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
    * Flights are either booked by Tour Operator or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
    * Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Tour Operator. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
    * Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.
    * In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Tour Operator will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
    * No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
    * Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your London hotel? (please ask your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
    * European Gateways: With Tour Operator all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
    * Tour Operator Bonus - Passengers who book Tour Operators Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
    * Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Tour Operator providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Tour Operator. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
    * Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Tour Operator not less than 21 days before the flight departure.