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Best of Norway Tour
Enjoy the mountains, the forests, the fjords, the villages of Geiranger and Flåm, and the cities of Oslo, Lillehammer, Voss, Bergen and Stavanger. Come and experience the Best of Norway!
Please note Best of Norway - Tour B is currently "Waitlist Only." If you wish to add your name to our list to be contacted in the event a tour participant cancels, please call our office at 1-800-437-5302.
Tour Prices
Price with air/taxes/fuel from:$4495(Price includes airfare from Mpls/St. Paul plus taxes/fees and fuel surcharge. Unless paid in full, fuel and all taxes are subject to change and will be re-assessed in your statement prior to final payment. Inquire about airfare from your home city.)
Land Only:$3555(Services begin in Oslo and end in Stavanger)
Single Room Supplement:$595
Tour Dates
Tour A (Guaranteed Departure):Jun 24, 2014 - Jul 4, 2014
Tour B (Guaranteed Departure):Jul 17, 2014 - Jul 27, 2014
Tour / Price Includes
- Roundtrip airfare from Mpls / St. Paul, including taxes, fees & fuel surcharge
- 9 nights accommodations, 1st class/superior tourist class, double occupancy
- Daily breakfast [B], 1 lunch [L] & 6 dinners [D]
- 1st-class touring coach
- City sightseeing in Oslo, Bergen & Stavanger
- Excursion to Briksdal Glacier
- Train Voss to Flåm, 2nd Class
- Fjord cruise Flåm to Gudvangen
- All ferries and underwater tunnel
- Visits to Viking Ship Museum, Norwegian Folk Museum, Troldhaugen and Nordvegen History Centre
- Entrance fees to all sites & museums outlined in itinerary
- Luggage handling at hotels for 1 suitcase
- Tour Director for Days 2—11
- Tour information kit
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day 1: june 24 / july 17Depart Mpls / St. Paul – OsloDepart 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: june 25 / july 18OsloArrive 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 Grand Hotel.
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day 3: june 26 / july 19OsloMorning sightseeing tour of Oslo includes a visit to Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Viking Ship Museum and the Norwegian Folk Museum featuring the Gol Stave Church. Afternoon and evening free for shopping and independent explorations. Dinner on own.
[B]
day 4: june 27 / july 20Oslo—Gålå / LillehammerDepart Oslo for the Olympic city of Lillehammer via Jevnaker. Opportunity to purchase Norwegian glass/crystal at reduced prices at Hadeland Glassworks. Proceed to a local farm where we meet a Norwegian family and savor a traditional Norwegian “middag.” Continue to Lillehammer, nestled along the shores of Norway’s largest lake, Lake Mjøsa. View the sites of the 1994 Winter Olympics. Dinner and overnight at the Wadahl Mountain Hotel / Rica Victoria Hotel.[B][L][D]
day 5: june 28 / july 21Lillehammer—Geiranger — LoenTravel the Gudbrandsdal and Otta Valleys to Lom. 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 Geiranger Fjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005. Continue to Loen for dinner and overnight at the luxurious Alexandra Hotel.
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day 6: june 29 / july 22Loen—VossMorning excursion to the sparkling Briksdal Glacier. Drive to Skei. Opportunity to purchase quality crafts and woven products at Audhild Viken’s Weaving Workshop. Drive to Sogndal and continue to Hella. Ferry across the mighty Sognefjord to Vangsnes. Proceed over the Vik Mountains to Voss. Dinner and overnight at the historic Fleischer’s Hotel.
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day 7: june 30 / july 23Norway in a Nutshell ExcursionDepart Voss by train on the Oslo/Bergen Railway. At Myrdal transfer to the Flåm Line, deemed by some as the most fantastic train ride in Europe. Descend the Flåm Valley, dropping 2800 feet within 13 miles. Cruise the dramatic Aurland and Nærøy Fjords (placed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2005) from Flåm to Gudvangen. Descend the 13 hairpin bends of the thrilling Stalheim Road. Return to Voss for dinner and overnight at hotel.
[B][D]
day 8: july 1 / july 24Voss—BergenDrive to Bergen, Norway’s second largest city. Enjoy a city sightseeing tour including a visit to Troldhaugen, the home of Norway’s internationally-known composer, the late Edvard Grieg. Tour concludes with a guided walk through the historic Hanseatic Wharf. Balance of afternoon and evening free. Dinner on own. Overnight at the Radisson BLU Hotel Norge.
[B]
day 9: july 2 / july 25Bergen—StavangerTravel the coastal route to Stavanger via Stord. Ferry from Halhjem to Sandvikvåg. Visit the Nordvegen History Centre in Avaldnes, home to the first kings of Norway and the legendary figures who appear so often in sagas and songs. Drive the underwater tunnels from Rennesøy to Randaberg. Continue to Stavanger. Dinner on own. Overnight at the Radisson BLU Royal Hotel / Clarion Hotel Stavanger.
[B]
day 10: july 3 / july 26StavangerSightseeing tour of Stavanger. Afternoon free. 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. Farewell dinner and overnight at hotel.
[B][D]
day 11: july 4 / july 27Stavanger—USATour ends following breakfast. Transfer to Sola Airport Stavanger for return flight. Longer stays may be requested upon registration for a minimum charge of $50. [B]
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"We just returned from our Norway tour. Highest thoughts and regards for Norway tour guide “Sue”. She was exemplary in this position. She had tour participants on time for all activities. Her narration of the country and it’s history was interesting for all generations on the tour. In addition she took the time to make sure we were at the airport and went through the airport process and on our way home. What a “jewel” for tour companies. Thank you for a great Norway tour in 2012.
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"The Best of Norway lived up to it’s name. Joy was so knowledgeable and was fun to be with. She made everyone feel comfortable.
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