See some of the world’s most spectacular scenery in Norway’s enchanting fjord region. In the quaint capital city of Oslo, marvel at the thousand-year-old Viking ships that once ruled the North Sea. You’ll also see the Royal Palace; the Holmenkollen Ski Jump; and the Vigeland Park, home to a unique collection of statues and sculptures. Then head to the charming 11th century city of Bergen, the “Gateway to the Fjords.” Take some time to stroll along the picturesque harborfront before boarding the renowned Flam Railway for an exciting journey past the mighty waterfalls, towering mountains, and breathtaking valleys that characterize this region. A highlight of this tour is sure to be the two-hour fjord cruise through the narrow Næroy Fjords. Surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the area, spend two nights at the historic Union Hotel, which has captivated travelers with its magnificent views for more than a century. You’ll also visit Ålesund, a beautiful island town known for its distinctive architecture, including a myriad of turrets, spires and medieval ornaments. Visit the marble Giske Church in Ålesund, constructed in the 12th century, and used as a private chapel for a powerful aristocratic family. At the end of your Norwegian adventure, travel through Gudbrandsdal Valley to Lillehammer where you can view the 1994 Winter Olympic site and picturesque Lake Mjosa, the county’s largest lake. 

• Visit the 1994 Winter Olympic Site in Lillehammer.
• Spend two nights on the Geirangerfjord viewing the dramatic scenery.
• Visit Ålesund, a picturesque art nouveau town by the sea.
• Visit Oslo's Viking Ship Museum and view thousand-year-old Viking ships.
• Embark on a memorable two-hour fjord cruise on the Naeroy Fjord, the most narrow and spectacular branch of the Songnefjord.

Day 1: Overnight Flight

Day 2: Oslo, Norway - Tour Begins
Your tour begins today in Oslo. Enjoy some leisure time to explore Norway's capital city. Oslo is filled with beautiful green parks, interesting architecture, and inlet islands. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner with your fellow travelers. (D)

Day 3: Oslo
A guided tour of Oslo features the Viking Ship Museum's thousand-year-old Viking ships. Continue the tour along Karl Johan Street and view the Royal Palace and City Hall in quaint downtown Oslo. Next, visit the Holmenkollen Ski Jump and the Vigeland Park, home to a unique collection of statues and sculptures. Later this afternoon enjoy leisure time to relax or explore independently. (B)

Day 4: Oslo - Bergen
Behold the picturesque landscape as you travel west to Bergen, the "Gateway to the Fjords". Bergen was founded in 1070 and is known today for its old-world charm and scenic landscape. (B, D)

Day 5: Bergen
Today independently explore this beautiful town. Spend time walking along the harborfront, known as the Bryggen, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bergen is widely known for the thriving activity from the German Hanseatic merchants that dominated it for 400 years, and their influence is still felt in the city today. You may choose an optional tour to Troldhaugen, which was the home of Norway's most famous composer, Edvard Grieg. (B)

Day 6: Bergen - "Norway in a Nutshell" - Stalheim
This morning journey along the renowned Flam Railway, witnessing some of the world's most scenic wilderness as you descend 3,000 feet - passing mighty waterfalls, towering mountains, and amazing valleys. Next, embark on a memorable two-hour fjord cruise on the Næroy Fjords, the most narrow and spectacular branch of the Sognefjord. Cap off this amazing day in beautiful Stalheim. (B, D)

Day 7: Stalheim - Geiranger
Spend the day enchanted by the dramatic landscape of the fjord region of Norway. Journey north and cross the mighty Songnefjord, the largest and deepest of Norway's fjords. Later traverse the Geirangerfjord, one of Norway's most majestic fjords. Spend two nights at the historic Union Hotel, located on the Geirangerfjord, which has captivated travelers with its magnificent views for more than a century. (B, D)

Day 8: Geiranger - Ålesund - Geiranger
Today, journey to Ålesund, a picturesque art nouveau town by the sea. Ålesund has a beautiful setting across several islands stretching out into the sea. Enjoy a panoramic tour of Ålesund and view its distinctive architectural style. The myriad of turrets, spires and medieval ornaments dating from the 20th century will amaze you. Visit the Giske Church. Constructed of marble around the middle of the 12th century, it served as a private chapel for a powerful aristocratic family. (B, D)

Day 9: Geiranger - Lillehammer/Gardermoen
Today's drive leaves behind the dramatic fjord lands and takes you through Norway's Gudbrandsdal Valley to Lillehammer. During a panoramic tour, view the 1994 Winter Olympic site and picturesque Lake Mjosa, the county's largest lake. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner. (B, D)

Day 10: Lillehamer/Gardermoen - Tour Ends
Your tour ends at the Oslo Airport. (B)

Stay Another Night - Add a pre night stay in Oslo. Prices start at $110 per person, double.

*Tour and air prices are lead-in rates from a specific gateway based on twin occupancy and are subject to change. Rates do not include inter-air flights. Please call for triple or child occupancy rates. Tours departing BEFORE 4/30/06 may follow a different itinerary than what is listed here. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking. For tours that feature a cruise, port taxes are not included in the prices above. Additional tour dates may be available, please call us for information.

10 days, 14 meals
8 Full Scandinavian Breakfasts, 6 Dinners

Day 1 - Overnight Flight
Day 2, 3 - Bristol Hotel, Oslo, Norway
Day 4, 5 - Radisson SAS Royal, Bergen, Norway
Day 6 - Stalheim Hotel, Stalheim, Norway
Day 7, 8 - Union Hotel, Geiranger, Norway
Day 9 - Radisson SAS, Lillehammer, Norway or Rica Hotel Gardermoen, Norway

On some dates alternate hotels may be used

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