Spectacular Norway

SPECTACULAR NORWAY

Tour A: June 23 – July 3, 2026  (Guaranteed Departure)
Tour B: July 6 – 16, 2026  (Guaranteed Departure)
Tour C: July 28 – August 7, 2026  (Guaranteed Departure)

Discover the stunning natural beauty and cultural treasures of Norway on this 11-day journey from Oslo to Trondheim with an excursion to charming Bergen. Cruise the breathtaking Geirangerfjord and ride the famous Flåm Railway. Travel the dramatic Atlantic Ocean Road, visit historic cathedrals and UNESCO World Heritage sites, and experience traditional Norwegian crafts and local cuisine. This tour offers an unforgettable combination of Norway’s iconic fjords, scenic landscapes, and rich history.

HIGHLIGHTS
City sightseeing in Oslo, Bergen, and Trondheim • Drive the Atlantic Ocean Road • Geirangerfjord Cruise • Hardangerfjord Nature Center • Flåm Railway • Excursion to Briksdal Glacier by Troll Cart • Ergan Kystfort • Nidaros Cathedral

ITINERARY INCLUDES

• Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul (or inquire about airfare from your home city), including taxes, fees & fuel surcharge
• 9 nights accommodations, double occupancy, with private facilities
• Daily breakfast [B], 1 lunch [L] and 8 dinners [D]
• 1st-class touring coach, train & ferries per itinerary
• City sightseeing in Oslo, Bergen, and Trondheim
• Excursion to Briksdal Glacier
• Entrance fees to all sites including: Norwegian Folk Museum, Hardangerfjord Nature Center, Ergan Kystfort, and Nidaros Cathedral
• Luggage handling at hotels for 1 suitcase (subject to availability)
• Tour Director for Days 2 – 11

ITINERARY – 11 DAYS

DAY 1     JUNE 23 / JULY 6 / JULY 28
Mpls/St. Paul – Oslo: Depart on your transatlantic flight. To request flights from other cities or alternate dates, please note on application.

DAY 2     JUNE 24 / JULY 7 / JULY 29                                  [D]
Oslo: Arrive at Oslo Gardermoen Airport.  Meet your Tour Director and transfer to hotel.  Balance of day free to relax and adjust to time change.  Welcome dinner and overnight at the classic Grand Hotel.

DAY 3     JUNE 25 / JULY 8 / JULY 30                                  [B]
Oslo: Morning sightseeing tour of Oslo includes a visit to Vigeland Sculpture Park and the Norwegian Folk Museum featuring Gol Stave Church. Afternoon and evening free for shopping and independent explorations.  Dinner on own.  Overnight at hotel.

DAY 4     JUNE 26 / JULY 9 / JULY 31                                   [B,D]
Oslo – Eidfjord – Voss: Drive through the Hallingdal Valley.  Cross the Hardangervidda, the largest high mountain plateau in Northern Europe, to Hardanger. In Eidfjord, visit the Hardangerfjord Nature Center reflecting Norway’s love and respect for nature.  Continue to Voss.  Dinner and overnight at the historic Fleischer’s Hotel.

DAY 5     JUNE 27 / JULY 10 / AUGUST 1                             [B,D]
Bergen Excursion: Travel to Norway’s second largest city, Bergen.  City sightseeing tour includes a guided walk through the historic Hanseatic Wharf (UNESCO World Heritage Site).  Time on own to stroll through the colorful Fish Market or take other independent explorations.  Return to Voss for dinner and overnight at hotel.

DAY 6    JUNE 28 / JULY 11 / AUGUST 2                             [B,D]
Voss – Flåm – Loen: Board the Oslo/Bergen Railway. At Myrdal, transfer to the famous Flåm Railway, ranked as one of the top 20 train rides in the world.  Within 13 miles, descend 2800 feet to Flåm. Drive through the world’s longest road tunnel from Aurland to Lærdal.  Ferry across the mighty Sognefjord.  Proceed to Skei.  Opportunity to purchase quality crafts and woven products at Audhild Viken’s Workshop.  Continue to Loen.  Dinner and overnight at Hotel Alexandra.

DAY 7     JUNE 29 / JULY 12 / AUGUST 3                             [B,D]
Loen: Morning excursion to the sparkling Briksdal Glacier. Ride the “Troll Cart” to view the glacier and feel the icy waters of the river below.  Return to Loen.  Afternoon free to relax at the hotel or experience the Loen Skylift for a view of the surrounding fjords and mountains.  Dinner and overnight at hotel.

DAY 8    JUNE 30 / JULY 13 / AUGUST 4                             [B,D]
Loen – Geiranger – Molde:  Cruise the renowned Geirangerfjord from Hellesylt to Geiranger.  Travel the “Golden Route.”  Ascend the Eagle Road and continue to the famous Troll’s Path with its steep and narrow hairpin bends.  Proceed to Molde, the “City of Roses.”  Dinner and overnight at Scandic Seilet Hotel (Tours A & C) / Håholmen Havstuer (Tour B).

DAY 9    JULY 1 / JULY 14 / AUGUST 5                               [B,L,D]
Molde – Trondheim: Drive the Atlantic Ocean Road with the vast ocean on one side and snow-clad mountain peaks on the other.  Travel to the fishing village of Bud.  Tour Ergan Kystfort, a defensive bunker built by the Germans during the occupation of Norway during World War II.  Salmon lunch at a local restaurant.   Continue to Trondheim.   Dinner and overnight at Scandic Nidelven Hotel (Tours A & C) / Radisson BLU Royal Garden (Tour B).

DAY 10     JULY 2 / JULY 15 / AUGUST 6                            [B,D]
Trondheim: Morning sightseeing tour of Trondheim includes a visit to the Nidaros Cathedral, one of the most splendid cathedrals in Scandinavia.  Afternoon free.  Farewell dinner and overnight at hotel.

DAY 11    JULY 3 / JULY 16 / AUGUST 7                             [B]
Trondheim – Depart: Tour ends following breakfast. Transfer to Trondheim Værnes Airport for return flight.

To request flights from other cities, alternative travel dates, or pre- or post-tour extensions, please note on application.

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