Tour / Price Includes:
- Roundtrip airfare from Mpls/St. Paul
(See: Add-On Fares /
Upgrade Options)
- 8 nights accommodations, 1st class/superior tourist class, double occupancy
- Daily breakfast [B] and 7 dinners [D]
- 1st-class touring coach
- City sightseeing in Oslo and Bergen
- Visits to Lannem Pottery, Hafslund Manor, Frederiksten Fortress, Heddal Stave Church,
Norwegian Ski Adventure Center
- Fjord cruise Gudvangen to Flåm
- Train Flåm to Voss
- All ferries and entrance fees to all sites & museums outlined in itinerary
- Luggage handling at hotels for 1 suitcase
- Tour Director for Days 2 - 10
- Brekke Tours flight bag incl. luggage tags
- Document holder
- Comprehensive information kit
Price does not include fuel surcharges (approx. $210), as well as US international
and foreign taxes & fees plus passenger facility charges (approx. $125), totaling
approx. $335. All taxes subject to change in the event of rising fuel costs, security
fees, and other surcharges beyond our control.
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 Thu., May 15 - Mpls/St. Paul - Oslo
Depart Mpls/St. Paul on your transatlantic flight or request space from your home
city upon registration.
Day 2 Fri., May 16 - 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 Sat., May 17 - Oslo
Catch the spirit of May 17, Norway’s Constitution Day. View the children’s parade
and enjoy the activities of this festive day. Dinner and overnight at hotel. [B,D]
Day 4 Sun., May 18 - Oslo - Sarpsborg
Morning sightseeing tour of Oslo includes a visit to Vigeland Sculpture Park and
the Viking Ship Museum. Afternoon drive to the district of Østfold, home of Norway’s
great explorer Roald Amundsen, as well as the spiritual leader, Hans Nilsen Hauge.
In Rakkestad, see how pottery is made at Lannem Pottery and visit the local gift
store with a large selection of ceramics, textiles and Norwegian jewelry. Proceed
to Sarpsborg. Dinner and overnight at Quality Hotel & Resort Sarpsborg. [B,D]
Day 5 Mon.,May 19 - Local excursionswith side-trip to Sweden
Today’s excursion is an opportunity to learn about Norway’s history with Sweden.
Drive to Halden, situated on the Norwegian/Swedish border. Tour Fredriksten Fortress.
Built in 1661 as protection from the Swedes, the fortress has been attacked six
times, but never conquered. The last action took place in 1905 when Norway dissolved
its union with Sweden at which time cannons were deployed and thousands of soldiers
mobilized. Fortunately, negotiations resulted in a peaceful solution. Since then
the fortress has been maintained as a monument of military history. Cross the Svinesund
Bridge connecting Norway with Sweden and the rest of Europe and set foot in Sweden.
Visit Fredrikstad, Norway’s best preserved fortress town. Return to Sarpsborg. Dinner
and overnight. [B,D]
Day 6 Tue., May 20 - Sarpsborg - Morgedal
Drive to Moss. Ferry across the Oslo Fjord to Horten. Proceed to Telemark, an area
rich in cultural traditions. Visit Heddal Stave Church, Norway’s largest stave church
from the 12th century. Continue to 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 Wed., May 21 - Morgedal - Lofthus
Travel over Haukeligrend to Røldal. Drive along the Sør Fjord to Kinsarvik for a
tour and shopping opportunity at Hardanger Tinn, a pewter factory. Continue to Lofthus,
located in Hardanger, the heart of Norway’s cherry, apple and pear orchards. Enjoy
the splendor of springtime amidst the colorful and fragrant fruit blossoms. Dinner
and overnight at the exquisite Ullensvang Hotel with a spectacular view of the Sør
Fjord. [B,D]
Day 8 Thu., May 22 - Lofthus - Flåm - Bergen
Ferry across the Hardanger Fjord from Brimnes to Bruravik. Proceed to Voss. Drive
the thrilling Stalheim Road and cruise the spectacular Nærøy and Aurland Fjords
(placed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2005) from Gudvangen to Flåm. Board the
Flåm Railway, ranked as one of the top 20 train rides in the world. Within 13 miles
ascend 2800 feet to Myrdal, where we change to the famous Oslo/Bergen Railway and
continue by train to Voss. Proceed to Bergen. Dinner on own. Overnight at Clarion
Admiral Hotel. [B]
Day 9 Fri., May 23 - Bergen
Morning sightseeing tour of Bergen starts with a visit to Troldhaugen, home of Norway’s
internationally-known composer, the late Edvard Grieg. Tour concludes with a guided
walk through the historic Hanseatic Wharf, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afternoon
free to visit the famous Fish Market, ride the funicular to the top of Mount Fløyen
for a spectacular view of Bergen, or stroll through the old cobble-stoned streets.
Farewell dinner and overnight at hotel. [B,D]
Day 10 Sat., May 24 - Bergen - USA
Tour ends following breakfast. Transfer to airport for return flight. Longer stays may
be requested upon registration for an additional charge of $50. Inquire about independent
tour extensions. [B]