Best of Norway

BEST OF NORWAY

Tour A: June 20 – 30, 2026  (Guaranteed Departure)
Tour B: July 18 – 28, 2026  (Guaranteed Departure)
Tour C: August 7 – 17, 2026  (Guaranteed Departure)

Experience the very best of Norway on this 11-day journey from Oslo to Stavanger, combining breathtaking fjords, historic towns, and vibrant cities. Cruise the dramatic UNESCO-listed Aurlandfjord and Nærøyfjord, ride the spectacular Flåm Railway, and explore charming Bergen with its iconic Hanseatic Wharf. Discover Norway’s rich culture, from traditional farm dinners and stave churches to modern Stavanger and its North Sea heritage. This carefully curated itinerary showcases Norway’s most stunning landscapes, fascinating history, and authentic local experiences.

HIGHLIGHTS
City sightseeing in Oslo, Bergen, and Stavanger • Lunch at a rural farm • Excursion to Briksdal Glacier by Troll Cart • Flåm Railway • Aurlandfjord and Nærøyfjord Cruise • Visit to a fish farm

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 5 dinners [D]
• 1st-class touring coach, train & ferries per itinerary
• City sightseeing in Oslo, Bergen, and Stavanger
• Excursion to Briksdal Glacier
• Entrance fees to all sites including: Ringebu Stave Church
• Luggage handling at hotels for 1 suitcase (subject to availability)
• Tour Director for Days 2 – 11

ITINERARY – 11 DAYS

DAY 1     JUNE 20/ JULY 18 / AUGUST 7 
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 21/ JULY 19 / AUGUST 8                                           [D]
Oslo: Arrive at Oslo Gardermoen Airport.  Meet your Tour Director and 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.

DAY 3     JUNE 22/ JULY 20 / AUGUST 9                                          [B]
Oslo:  Morning sightseeing tour of Oslo includes a visit to Vigeland Sculpture Park. Balance of day free.  Dinner on own.  Overnight at hotel.

DAY 4     JUNE 23/ JULY 21 / AUGUST 10                                        [B,D]
Oslo – Lillehammer: Depart Oslo for Lillehammer via Jevnaker.  Opportunity to purchase Norwegian glass/crystal at reduced prices at Hadeland Glassworks.  Enjoy an early dinner in a scenic rural setting at an historic working farm – a Brekke exclusive – overlooking Norway’s largest lake, Lake Mjøsa.  Continue to Lillehammer.  View the sites of the 1994 Winter Olympics.  Overnight at Scandic Victoria Lillehammer Hotel.

DAY 5     JUNE 24/ JULY 22 / AUGUST 11                                         [B,D]
Lillehammer – Loen: Travel through the Gudbrandsdal and Otta Valleys.  En route, tour the Ringebu Stave Church.  Opportunity to visit the Fossheim Steinsenter in Lom for a chance to explore the Stone Museum and shop in the jewelry gallery.  Continue across the Grotli Mountains to the fabulous fjord country.  Weather permitting, drive to Dalsnibba Observation Point for a spectacular view of the Geirangerfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005.  Continue to Loen for dinner and overnight at Alexandra Hotel.

DAY 6     JUNE 25/ JULY 23 / AUGUST 12                                         [B,D]
Loen – Flåm: Morning excursion to the sparkling Briksdal Glacier.  Travel to Skei.  Opportunity to purchase quality crafts and woven products at Audhild Viken’s Workshop.  Drive to Mannheller.  Ferry across the Sognefjord to Fodnes.    Drive the world’s longest road tunnel (15.22 miles) from Lærdal to Aurland.  Continue to Flåm for dinner and overnight at Fretheim Hotel.

DAY 7     JUNE 26 / JULY 24 / AUGUST 13                                        [B]
Flåm – Norway in a Nutshell Excursion® – Bergen: Morning cruise on the dramatic Aurlandfjord and Nærøyfjord (placed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2005) from Flåm to Gudvangen.  Return to Flåm by bus.  Board the Flåm Railway, deemed by some as the most fantastic train ride in Europe.  Ascend the Flåm Valley, climbing 2800 feet within 13 miles to Myrdal.  Switch to the Oslo/Bergen Railway and continue to Voss.  Meet the motorcoach and drive to Bergen, Norway’s second largest city.  Overnight at the Hotel Norge by Scandic.

DAY 8     JUNE 27 / JULY 25 / AUGUST 14                                        [B]
Bergen: Morning walking tour includes a stroll through the historic Hanseatic Wharf (UNESCO World Heritage Site).  Balance of afternoon and evening free.  Dinner on own.  Overnight at hotel.

DAY 9     JUNE 28 / JULY 26 / AUGUST 15                                        [B,L]
Bergen – Stavanger: Travel the coastal route via Stord, stopping for a short boat trip to a local fish farm to learn how Norway became a world leader in aquaculture, from its early beginnings to modern operations.  After lunch, continue along a scenic route featuring several ferry crossings and a 3.7-mile undersea tunnel, an impressive example of Norwegian engineering, before arriving in Stavanger. Dinner on own.  Overnight at the Clarion Stavanger Hotel.

DAY 10     JUNE 29 / JULY 27 / AUGUST 16                                      [B,D]
Stavanger: Sightseeing tour of Stavanger.  This modern Norwegian city, a hub of the North Sea oil exploration and development operations, is a charming mixture of old and new, retaining much of its 18th century charm.  Afternoon free.  Farewell dinner and overnight at hotel.

DAY 11     JUNE 30 / JULY 28 / AUGUST 17                                       [B]
Stavanger – Depart: Tour ends following breakfast. Transfer to Stavanger Sola Airport for return flight.

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

DOWNLOAD ITINERARY