Norway’s Fabulous Fjords

NORWAY’S FABULOUS FJORDS

July 22 – August 2, 2026  (Guaranteed Departure)

Discover some of Norway’s most famous fjords on this 12-day journey through the country’s stunning landscapes. Cruise the iconic Geirangerfjord, explore the majestic Briksdal Glacier, and ride the renowned Flåm Railway with its breathtaking views. Visit the Hardanger region, known for its charming orchards and fjordside villages, and enjoy cultural highlights in Bergen, Lillehammer, and Oslo. This tour offers an unforgettable combination of Norway’s dramatic fjords, scenic beauty, and rich history.

HIGHLIGHTS
Experience the Geirangerfjord, Sognefjord, and Hardangerfjord • City sightseeing in Oslo and Bergen • Glass Cathedral • Two Farm Visits • Cruise on the Geirangerfjord • Excursion to Briksdal Glacier by Troll Cart • Flåm Railway

ITINERARY INCLUDES

• Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul (or inquire about airfare from your home city), including taxes, fees & fuel surcharge
• 10 nights accommodations, 1st class/superior tourist class, double occupancy
• Daily breakfast [B], 1 lunch [L], and 7 dinners [D]
• 1st-class touring coach, train & ferries per itinerary
• City sightseeing tour in Oslo and Bergen
• Excursion to Briksdal Glacier
• Entrance fees to all sites including Hamar Glass Cathedral and Ringebu Stave Church
• Luggage handling at hotels for 1 suitcase
• Tour Director for Days 2 – 12

ITINERARY – 12 DAYS

DAY 1     WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 
Mpls/St. Paul – Oslo: Depart on your transatlantic flight.  To request flights from other cities or alternate dates, please note on application.

DAY 2     THURSDAY, JULY 23                                              [D]
Oslo: Arrive at Gardermoen Airport Oslo.  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     FRIDAY, JULY 24                                                      [B]
Oslo: Morning sightseeing tour of Oslo includes a visit to Vigeland Sculpture Park. Afternoon and evening free for shopping and independent explorations.  Dinner on own.  Overnight at hotel.

DAY 4     SATURDAY, JULY 25                                               [B,D]
Oslo – Lillehammer: Depart Oslo for Hamar. Tour the unique Glass Cathedral, an architectural and technological masterpiece created to protect cathedral ruins from the Middle Ages.  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.  Dinner on own.  Overnight at Scandic Victoria Lillehammer Hotel.

DAY 5     SUNDAY, JULY 26                                                    [B,D]
Lillehammer – Geiranger: Travel the Gudbrandsdal and Otta Valleys.  Tour Ringebu Stave Church built in approximately 1220.  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 Geiranger.  Dinner and overnight at the Havila Hotell.

DAY 6     MONDAY, JULY 27                                                  [B,D]
Geiranger – Loen: Cruise the renowned Geirangerfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005, from Geiranger to Hellesylt.  Proceed to Briksdal Glacier.  Ride the “Troll Cart” to view the glacier and feel the icy waters of the river below.  Continue to Loen.  Dinner and overnight at the Loenfjord Hotel.

DAY 7     TUESDAY, JULY 28                                                 [B,D]
Loen: A relaxing day to unwind amid spectacular scenery. Perhaps take the Loen Skylift for panoramic views from fjord to mountain peak.  Dinner and overnight at hotel.

DAY 8     WEDNESDAY, JULY 29                                         [B]
Loen – Flåm: Morning drive to Skei.  Opportunity to purchase quality crafts and woven products at Audhild Viken’s Workshop.  Ferry across the Sognefjord and drive to Flåm for overnight at the Flåmsbrygga Hotel.

DAY 9    THURSDAY, JULY 30                                              [B,D]
Flåm – Flåm Railway – Lofthus: Board 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 from Flåm to Myrdal.  Transfer to the Oslo/Bergen Railway and continue to Voss.  Drive to Hardanger, crossing the fjord on one of the longest suspension bridges in the world.   Dinner and overnight at the exquisite Ullensvang Hotel (fjord-view rooms), which offers a spectacular view of the Sørfjord.

DAY 10     FRIDAY, JULY 31                                                   [B,L]
Lofthus – Bergen: The area of Hardanger is considered the heart of Norway’s cherry, apple and pear orchards.   Enjoy a tour and lunch at a local fruit farm.  Proceed along the scenic Hardangerfjord en route to Bergen.  Dinner on own.  Overnight at the Hotel Norge by Scandic.

DAY 11     SATURDAY, AUGUST 1                                         [B,D]
Bergen: Morning walking tour includes a stroll through the historic Hanseatic Wharf (UNESCO World Heritage Site).  Balance of afternoon free.  Farewell dinner and overnight at hotel.

DAY 12     SUNDAY, AUGUST 2                                             [B]
Bergen – Depart: Tour ends following breakfast. Transfer to Bergen Flesland 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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