Sogn / Voss / Valdres Heritage Tour
July 23 – August 2, 2022
Reconnect with your ancestral roots with visits to the district of Sogn og Fjordane, Voss and Valdres. Tour features Flåm/Aurland, Voss, Sogndal, and Fagernes as well as Oslo and Bergen.
Price with air/taxes/fuel from $5595 per person
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Itineraries
Day 1: SATURDAY, JULY 23
Mpls/St. Paul – Bergen
Depart the USA on your transatlantic flight. To request alternate dates or for estimated airfare supplements from other US cities, please note on application.
Day 2: SUNDAY, JULY 24
Bergen
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Arrive at Bergen Flesland Airport. Transfer to hotel. Balance of day free to adjust to time change. Welcome dinner and overnight at the Clarion Admiral Hotel.
Meals: Dinner
Day 3: MONDAY, JULY 25
Bergen – Voss
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Morning sightseeing tour includes Troldhaugen, the home of Norway’s internationally-known composer, the late Edvard Grieg; and a walk through the historic Hanseatic Wharf. Drive to Voss. Visit Finnesloftet, a banquet hall built around 1250. Dinner and overnight at Fleischer’s Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: TUESDAY, JULY 26
Voss
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Tour the Voss Folk Museum (Mølstertunet), a farmstead with buildings from the 16th century and a rich collection of folk art. Visit to Voss Church (pending availability). Afternoon free for independent exploration or opportunity for individual farm visits. (Individual arrangements may involve extra charges.) Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5: WEDNESDAY, JULY 27
Voss – Vik – Sogndal
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Morning drive to Vik. Visit the 12th century Hopperstad Stave Church, a replica of which is found in Moorhead, Minn. Ferry across the mighty Sognefjord. Proceed to Sogndal for dinner and overnight at the Quality Hotel Sogndal.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6: THURSDAY, JULY 28
Sogndal – Flåm
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Ferry from Mannheller to Fodnes. Cross the high mountain road to Stegastein Viewpoint for a spectacular view of Norway's fjord country. Cruise the Aurlandfjord and Nærøyfjord from Flåm to Gudvangen. Continue to Undredal for a walking tour of this small community with 80 people and nearly 500 goats. It is also home to the smallest church in Scandinavia, built as a stave church in 1147. Visit Eldhuset for an introduction to the tradition of farming in the mountains, as well as the making of goat cheese. Dinner. Return to Flåm. Overnight at Fretheim Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7: FRIDAY, JULY 29
Flåm – Gol – Fagernes
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Board the famous Flåm Railway, ranked as one of the top 20 train rides in the world. Ascend 2800 feet within 13 miles from Flåm to Myrdal. Switch to the Oslo/Bergen Railway and continue to Gol. Meet the motorcoach and continue to Fagernes. Dinner and overnight at Scandic Valdres.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8: SATURDAY, JULY 30
Excursion in area
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Tour the Valdres Folk Museum. Afternoon free for independent exploration or opportunity for individual farm visits. (Individual arrangements may involve extra charges.) Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9: SUNDAY, JULY 31
Fagernes – Oslo
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Proceed to Oslo via Jevnaker. Opportunity to purchase Norwegian glass/crystal at reduced prices at Hadeland Glassworks. Upon arrival in Oslo, enjoy a sightseeing tour featuring Vigeland Sculpture Park, the largest sculpture park in the world by a single artist, boasting over 200 pieces by Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland. Overnight at the Thon Hotel Bristol.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10: MONDAY, AUGUST 1
Oslo
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Day free in Oslo for sightseeing or family heritage site visits. Farewell dinner and overnight at hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 11: TUESDAY, AUGUST 2
Oslo – Depart
Tour ends following breakfast. Transfer to Oslo Gardermoen Airport for return flight. Longer stays may be requested upon registration for a minimum charge of $250.
Meals: Breakfast
ITINERARY INCLUDES:
- Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul, including taxes, fees & fuel surcharge
- 9 nights accommodations, double occupancy, with private facilities
- Daily breakfast [B] and 8 dinners [D]
- 1st-class touring coach, train & ferries per itinerary
- City sightseeing in Bergen and Oslo
- Entrance fees to all sites including: Troldhaugen, Finnesloftet, Voss Folk Museum, Hopperstad Stave Church, Stegastein Viewpoint and Valdres Folk Museum
- Genealogical assistance
- Luggage handling at hotels for 1 suitcase (subject to availability)
- Tour Director for Days 2 – 11
PRICE WITH AIR/TAXES/FUEL FROM........................... $ 5595
Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul plus taxes/fees and fuel surcharge. Fuel and taxes are subject to change and if needed, will be re-assessed in your statement prior to final payment. Inquire about airfare from your home city.
LAND ONLY FROM............................................................... $ 4495
Services begin in Bergen and end in Oslo
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT ........................................................ $ 625
Pre-Tour Options
- Reykjavik Extension (USA to Europe)
- Reykjavik & South Shore Extension
- Bergen - Stavanger Extension
- Bergen - Trondheim Extension
Post-Tour Options
