NORWAy
WONDERS

Oslo, Lillehammer, Kristiansund and Bergen

8 days

Saturday departure 2024
June 1
July 6
August 10
September 7

WELCOME YO NORWAY!

Day 1, Saturday, arrival in Oslo
Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
The balance of the day is free. Meet your fellow travelers tonight at Welcome reception. Overnight. (WR)
Overnight Thon Hotel Terminus or similar, Oslo

Day 2, Sunday. Oslo to Lillehammer
This morning we begin our tour of the Norwegian capital, passing through the central area with the Cathedral, Parliament, main street Karl Johan, University
and Royal Palace with a walk in the impressive Vigeland park with its more than two hundred incredible sculptures.

Afterwards, drive to Lillehammer, famous for the organization of the Winter Olympic Games in 1994. The clean air, varied landscapes, cultural
events, museums with different themes such as the Art Museum, the Automobile Museum, and the Olympic Museum, make Lillehammer a city of
culture, exhibitions, and festivals.

Explore the old center with its wooden houses dating back to the 19th century and the main pedestrian street, Storgata.
Dinner and overnight. (B, D)
Overnight Scandic Lillehammer Hotel or similar, Lillehammer

Day 3, Monday, Lillehammer, Molde/Kristiansund
Breakfast at hotel. Today we drive through Peer Gynt Road with a stop for walking to admire different views for this wonderful national park.

Then continue via Romsdal Valley part of the Golden Route then, highly appreciated by climbing enthusiasts.

We cross by ferry from Solnes to Afarnes and quick stop in Kristiansund.

We continue the tour as we admire the fantastic piece of engineering which is The Atlantic Road, from Kårvåg to Vevang, stopping at the village of Bud,
before arriving the hotel. (B)
Overnight Scandic Alexandra Molde or similar Molde

Day 4, Tuesday, Molde/Kristiansund, Nordfjord
After breakfast, we board a ferry to Vestnes and from there enjoy the scenic ride; winding along the narrow slopes of the mountain, bordered by stone railings,
the Trollstigen -Trolls Road opened in 1936 and is a testimony to the extraordinary engineering and construction skills of its time.

The journey continues through the alpine landscape with glacial lakes, and glaciers.

We will cross the Norddalsfjord from Linge to Eidsdal, after which we follow the Eagle Road, an incredible winding sequence that will give us spectacular views of the
Geirangerfjord, often described as the most beautiful fjord in all of Norway. The landscapes are included in UNESCO World Natural Heritage.

We continue to the Nordfjord for dinner and overnight. (B, D)
Overnight Hotel Loenfjord or similar, Nordfjord

Day 5, Wednesday, Nordfjord to Bergen
Today our journey will take us to the Fjærland area where we admire the most spectacular the Jostedalsbreen glacier, namely the Boyabreen by Fjærland.
We continue towards the longest and deepest fjord in Norway, the second largest in the world, Sognefjord, the Kings Fjord. We cross this majestic stretch of
water from Mannheller to Fodness, from where we head to Flam, passing through the Lærdal Tunnel, one of the longest tunnels in the world at 15 miles long.

Arriving in Bergen, one of the most beautiful port cities in Norway. (B)
Overnight Zander K Hotel or similar, Bergen

Day 6, Thursday, Bergen
The morning will be dedicated to visiting the city of Bergen, traveling back in time through the narrow, dark, and mysterious streets of Bryggen,
the former Hanseatic historic harbor district, listed in the UNESCO World Heritage. We will visit the Fish Market with its lively picturesque atmosphere, one of the most
visited open-air markets in Norway.

Afternoon at leisure, time for individual sightseeing and shopping. (B)
Overnight Zander K Hotel or similar, Bergen

Day 7, Friday, Bergen via Hardangerfjord to Oslo
We head today to Sognefjord, the “king” of western Norways fjords and Hardangerfjord is the “queen”.

We will make a short stop at Steinsdalsfossen, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Norway. Continue our journey and visit the Voringsfossen Waterfall, the highest in Norway.

On towards Geilo, crossing the Hardangervidda Plateau, the largest high-altitude plateau in Europe. Hardangervidda is Norways largest national park known for its incredibly beautiful
landscapes, but also for its herds of wild reindeer.

Early in the evening we reach again the capital of Norway. Overnight. (B)
Overnight Thon Hotel Terminus or similar, Oslo

Day 8, Saturday, departure Oslo
After breakfast we will transfer you to Oslo airport. (B)

INCLUSIVE FEATURES
Airport arrival/departure transfers in Oslo on days 1 and 8
Selected hotels
Welcome reception with 1 drink and finger food snack
Breakfast daily and 2 dinners
Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
Professional Tour Director throughout
Luggage handling (1 pc per person)
Whisper technology enhanced touring
Service charges and hotel taxes

Sightseeing Tours Included:
Oslo
Lillehammer
Bergen

NOT included
International air
Personal expenses

COSTS PER PERSON
Travel agent based on double occupancy $2200.00
Companion rate based on double occupancy $2300.00

NOTE you will be traveling with regular passengers at travel agent rate