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“A very well organized and friendly tour that gave us great perspective on the different aspects of Norway.”
T.F. and C.F. – Madison, WI

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Tour / Price Includes

• Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul (For departures from other cities, please contact Brekke Tours)
• 7 nights accommodations, 1st class/superior tourist class, double occupancy
• Daily breakfast [B], 1 lunch [L] and 5 dinners [D]
• 1st-class touring coach
• City sightseeing in Bergen & Oslo
• Fjord Cruise Balestrand to Flåm
• Train Flåm to Voss
• Visits to Ski Adventure Museum, Norwegian Industrial Workers Museum and Heddal Stave Church
• Cheese tasting at the Cheese Bar in Vik
• All ferries and entrance fees to all sites & museums outlined in itinerary
• Luggage handling at hotels for 1 suitcase
• Tour Director for Days 2—9
• Tour information kit including Brekke Tours flight bag, luggage tags and document holder

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Please read Brekke's Terms and Conditions for this tour carefully before registering.

Capture the unique beauty of Norway with a tour through the impressive fjord country featuring visits to the Sognefjord, Hardanger and Telemark Regions. Optional extension for Tour B participants to sail the storied waters of Scandinavia on the Baltic Cruise.

Tour Dates

Tour A: June 11 - 19, 2012

Tour B: July 31 - August 8, 2012

Tour Prices

• Price: $3495 per person
  (includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul)
• Land Only: $2995
  (Services begin in Bergen and end in Oslo)
• Single Room Supplement: $495

Tour Itinerary

• Day 1: June 11 / July 31
  Mpls/St. Paul — Bergen
  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.
• Day 2: June 12 / August 1
  Bergen
  Arrive at Flesland Airport Bergen. Transfer to hotel in city center. Balance of day free to relax and adjust to time change. Welcome dinner and overnight at Augustin Hotel/ Clarion Admiral Hotel.
  [D]
• Day 3: June 13 / August 2
  Bergen
  Morning sightseeing tour of Norway’s second largest city includes a visit to Troldhaugen, home of Norway’s internationally-known composer, the late Edvard Grieg. Afternoon and evening free to walk through the historic Hanseatic Wharf (UNESCO World Heritage Site), visit the famous Fish Market, ride the funicular to the top of Mount Fløyen for a magnificent view of Bergen or stroll through the old cobble-stoned streets. Dinner on own.
  [B]
• Day 4: June 14 / August 3
  Bergen — Balestrand
  Drive to Voss. Proceed over the Vik Mountains to Vik. A light lunch includes tasting a local delicacy before ferrying across the mighty Sognefjord from Vangsnes to Dragsvik. Dinner and overnight at the historic Kvikne’s Hotel in Balestrand.
  [B, L, D]
• Day 5: June 15 / August 4
  Balestrand — Lofthus
  Depart by ferry to Flåm and change to the famous Flåm Railway, ranked as one of the top 20 train rides in the world. Enjoy breathtaking views and the thundering sound of waterfalls as we ascend 2800 feet within 13 miles to Myrdal. Transfer to the Oslo/Bergen Railway and continue to Voss. Proceed to Lofthus, located in Hardanger, the heart of Norway’s cherry, apple and pear orchards. Dinner and overnight at the exquisite Ullensvang Hotel with a spectacular view of the Sør Fjord.
  [B, D]
• Day 6: June 16 / August 5
  Lofthus — Morgedal
  Morning shopping opportunity at Hardanger Tinn, a local pewter factory. Drive to Telemark, an area rich in cultural traditions. In Morgedal, tour the Norwegian Ski Adventure Center offering an exciting adventure through the history of modern skiing. Dinner and overnight at Morgedal Hotel.
  [B, D]
• Day 7: June 17 / August 6
  Morgedal — Oslo
  Drive to Rjukan and learn about the German occupation of Norway during World War II. Visit Vemork, the hydroelectric power plant, where the Nazis produced “heavy water” for their atomic bomb experiments. Proceed to Heddal Stave Church, Norway’s largest stave church from the 12th-century. Continue to Oslo for overnight at the classic Grand Hotel.
  [B]
• Day 8: June 18 / August 7
  Oslo
  Morning sightseeing tour of Oslo includes a visit to Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Viking Ship Museum and the Norwegian Folk Museum. Afternoon free for shopping and independent explorations. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
  [B, D]
• Day 9: June 19 / August 8
  Oslo — USA
  Tour ends following breakfast. Transfer to Gardermoen Airport for return flight. Longer stays may be requested upon registration for an additional charge of $50.
  [B]