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Norway: Scenic & Historic Tour
A scenic and historic journey encompassing Oslo, Lillehammer, Trondheim, Voss, Bergen,
the Atlantic Ocean Road and Norway’s awesome fjords.
Book by calling Brekke Tours at 1-800-437-5302 or
Tour Dates
July 22 - August 2, 2012
Tour Prices
- Price: $4395 per person
(includes roundtrip airfare)
- Land Only: $3895
(Services begin in Oslo and end in Bergen)
- Single Room Supplement: $695
Tour Itinerary
- Day 1: Sunday, July 22
Mpls/St. Paul — Oslo:
Depart USA on your transatlantic flight. For estimated airfare supplements from
other US cities, or if requesting alternate travel dates or departure
cities, please contact Brekke Tours directly.
- Day 2: Monday, July 23
Oslo
Arrive at Gardermoen Airport Oslo. Transfer to hotel in city center. Balance of
day free to relax and adjust to time change. Welcome dinner and overnight at the
classic Grand Hotel.
[D]
- Day 3: Tuesday, July 24
Oslo
Morning sightseeing tour of Oslo includes a visit to Vigeland Sculpture Park and
the Viking Ship Museum. Afternoon and evening free for shopping and independent
explorations. Dinner on own.
[B]
- Day 4: Wednesday, July 25
Oslo — Eidsvoll — Hamar — Lillehammer
Drive to Eidsvoll. Visit the manor house where Norway’s Constitution was written
and passed on May 17, 1814, Norway’s National Day. Continue to Hamar. Tour the unique
Glass Cathedral. With its special construction of glass and steel, the structure
is an architectural and technological masterpiece to protect the cathedral ruins,
which are considered to be one of Norway’s foremost cultural landmarks from the
Middle Ages. The surrounding park also boasts one of Norway’s largest herb gardens,
with more than 30 different varieties. Tour and dinner at a local farm, beautifully
situated on the banks of Norway’s largest lake, Lake Mjøsa. Proceed to Lillehammer
for overnight at the Radisson BLU Lillehammer Hotel.
[B, D]
- Day 5: Thursday, July 26
Lillehammer — Trondheim
View the sites of the 1994 Winter Olympics. Drive north to Trondheim for dinner
and overnight at Radisson BLU Royal Garden Hotel.
[B, D]
- Day 6: Friday, July 27
Trondheim
Morning sightseeing tour of Trondheim includes a visit to the Nidaros Cathedral,
one of the most splendid cathedrals in Scandinavia. Afternoon free for independent
explorations. Dinner on own.
[B]
- Day 7: Saturday, July 28
Trondheim — Molde
Depart for Møre & Romsdal. Drive the Atlantic Ocean Road with the vast and boundless
ocean on one side and majestic snow-clad mountain peaks towering on the other. Visit
the fishing village of Bud and tour Ergan Kystfort, a defensive bunker built by
the Germans during the occupation of Norway during WWII. Lunch in Bud. Continue
to Molde, also known as the “City of Roses”. Dinner and overnight at Rica Seilet
Hotel.
[B, L, D]
- Day 8: Sunday, July 29
Molde — Geiranger — Loen
Drive to Åndalsnes. Travel the “Golden Route” climbing the breathtaking Troll’s
Path with its steep and narrow hairpin bends, and descending the Eagle Road to the
famous village of Geiranger. Cruise the dramatic Geiranger Fjord (a UNESCO World
Heritage Site since 2005) from Geiranger to Hellesylt. Continue to Loen. Dinner
and overnight at the luxurious Alexandra Hotel.
[B, D]
- Day 9: Monday, July 30
Loen — Flåm
Morning excursion to the sparkling Briksdal Glacier. Opportunity to purchase quality
crafts and woven products at Audhild Viken’s Weaving Workshop in Skei. Ferry across
the Sognefjord from Mannheller to Fodnes. Continue to Flåm for dinner and overnight
at the charming Fretheim Hotel.
[B, D]
- Day 10: Tuesday, July 31
Flåm — Bergen
Depart Flåm by train to Myrdal where we change to the famous Oslo/Bergen Railway
and continue by train to Voss. Drive to Bergen, Norway’s second largest city for
a sightseeing tour. Our city sightseeing tour includes Troldhaugen, home of Norway’s
renowned musician, the late Edvard Grieg. Time on own for shopping, independent
explorations and/or a stroll through the colorful Fish Market. Overnight at the
First Hotel Marin.
[B]
- Day 11: Wednesday, August 1
Bergen
Day free for independent explorations. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
[B, D]
- Day 12: Thursday, August 2
Bergen — USA
Tour ends following breakfast. Transfer to airport for return flight.
[B]
All other Independent Packages
Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul. Supplement for Denver and Seattle from
$200 (subject to availability). Inquire about airfare from Washington DC, New York/JFK,
Boston or from your home city, or visit our Airfare Supplements page. Price does NOT include fuel surcharges,
taxes and fees totaling approx. $495. Unless paid in full, fuel and all taxes are
subject to change and will be assessed in your statement prior to final payment.
or book by calling Brekke Tours at 1-800-437-5302
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