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Best of Norway - 7 Days

7 days from Oslo to Bergen

Tour: ZM

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Deep-blue fjords, breathtaking mountains, glimmering glaciers, and flowing waterfalls… these are natural wonders you expect to see in Norway, and on this Norway tour, you’ll experience all of this and more.

A highlight of this Norway tour is a breathtaking ride on the Flåm railway, one of the world’s most scenic train rides, which passes through 20 tunnels and climbs to an elevation of 2,833 feet (864 meters). Marvel at the hypnotic waterfalls cascading down the side of steep, snowcapped mountains, rivers winding through deep gorges; farms on the side of steep slopes, and views of Sognefjord, Norway’s longest fjord.

Travel on the Hardanger National Tourist Road, carefully developed to take you through some of Norway’s most stunning scenery, and stop at Steinsdalsfossen waterfall, where you can walk behind the cascading falls without getting wet.

In addition to breathtaking scenery, Norway also offers you a country steeped in history. In the Middle Ages, Norwegians built churches out of wood. Only 28 of these stave churches now remain in Norway, and in Borgund, you’ll admire one of Norway’s best-preserved stave churches dating back to 1180. Stay two nights in Bergen, founded in 1070, where guided sightseeing features the main sights and a walking tour of Bryggen. From the magnificent scenery to the vibrant cities—including Oslo—this tour through Norway will delight all of your senses.

PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Bergen so you can plan your day your way.

Countries

Norway

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Oslo, Norway (D)

Welcome to Norway! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.

Day 2 Oslo (B)

A Walk in the Park. Join your Local Guide this morning to discover what makes Oslo special while seeing the sights of the National Theater, Parliament, and Royal Palace. Take a walk through incredible Frogner Park and visit City Hall. Explore more of Oslo at leisure with free time this afternoon and evening.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT

ART & ARCHITECTURE Frogner Park features an incredible display of over 200 sculptures in granite, bronze, and wrought iron, along with fountains and bridges comprising the life’s work of legendary sculptor Gustav Vigeland. Visit the stately Oslo City Hall, with its red-brick architecture, soaring towers, and 49 bells. Here, the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony takes place each year.

Day 3 Oslo-Borgund-Flam (B/D)

Portals to Heaven. Depart Oslo for a scenic drive. Arrive in Borgund and visit the medieval, wooden Stave Church. Continue to the village of Flåm, embraced by natural beauty and considered to be one of the most beautiful places to visit in Norway. 196mi/ 315km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT

ART & ARCHITECTURE The stave churches are Norway's most important contribution to world architecture and Norway's oldest preserved timber buildings. One of the most famous and distinctive is Borgund’s; built around 1180 and dedicated to the Apostle Andrew. Some of its finest features are the lavishly carved portals and the roof carvings of dragons' heads

Day 4 Flam-Myrdal-Voss-Hardangerfjord (B/D)

Ticket to Ride. This morning a real treat awaits when you board the spectacular Flåm train, taking you on one of the world’s most beautiful train journeys. After disembarking continue to Hardangerfjord, one of the longest fjords in the world, and enjoy free time to get acquainted with the area. 127 mi / 205km

LOCAL FAVORITE

PICTURE PERFECT Get on board Norway's world-famous Flåm train, a journey past deep ravines, cascading waterfalls, snow-capped peaks, and more on one of the world's steepest standard-gauge railway lines

Day 5 Hardangerfjord-Steinsdalfossen-Bergen (B)

Roaring Waters & A Royal Retreat. This morning, stop at Steinsdalfossen to see one of Norway’s most popular waterfalls. Throughout history, it has attracted nature lovers, and was said to be the favorite retreat of Emperor Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany. Later, arrive in Bergen and enjoy some free time. Perhaps enjoy some local specialties for dinner. 75mi/ 120km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT

PICTURE PERFECT Beautiful Bergen paints the shoreline with different hues of its wooden houses along the old wharf on Norway’s southwestern coast. Often called the “Fjord Capital of Norway,” Bergen will charm you with its quaint charisma and the breathtaking natural wonder between the seven mountains.

Day 6 Bergen (B/D)

Spend Your Day Your Way in Bergen. Follow your Local Guide for a walking tour of Bergen and see St. Mary’s Church. Explore more of Bergen with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions.

Mount Floyen Funicular

Set your sights above Bergen and hop on the Mount Fløyen funicular to ascend mountain landscapes and reach the panoramic summit to take in the spectacular views of Bergen and the surrounding fjord landscape. Simply breathtaking!

Culture Old and New In Nordnes

Go off the beaten track for a guided walking tour on the Nordnes Peninsula¿today a charming village¿once a bustling hub for Norwegian merchants, courthouse, and gallows. Learn about Bergen's local legends and stroll the quaint streets and picturesque park with its stunning views and natural beauty.

Day 7 Bergen (B)

Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

Inclusions

Special Features Included in this Tour:

Guided sightseeing in Oslo includes a walk through Frogner Park and a visit to City Hall
Visit the stave church in Borgund
Ride on the spectacular Flåm train
Steinsdalsfossen waterfall photo opportunity
Guided walking tour in Bergen
Globus Choice excursions in Bergen − included in your tour with your choice of a ride on the Floyen funicular, or a guided walking tour on the Nordnes peninsula

Highlights

World Heritage Sites are designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance. The sites are judged to contain cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity.

The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation:

Bryggen

Tour Director

With GLOBUS, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of a Tour Director. We’d like you to meet one of our Tour Directors, who average over a decade of experience and are representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

ANNA-LENA SODERLUND TORNELL

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

I love to bring visitors to areas where I have lived and worked, i.e. Scandinavia, Russia and Central Europe, to give a piece of my culture to the guests, to make the clients feel at home by introducing them to all aspects of life in the area. To open our eyes and understand customs, habits and history, "what makes me tick the way I tick, and you tick differently" is my focus. How to make the best Swedish meatballs, how to sing children's songs or sharing a proverb we use a lot. When we come back home after a tour, we have a different set of 'glasses'. The knowledge of the world has changed us a bit and we are all part of it, plus we had a really great time together!

Hand-picked Hotels

Oslo

Thon Opera

WiFi/First-Class

An ultra-contemporary 408-room hotel with playful styling and Free Wi-Fi access throughout. The stylish restaurant serves international cuisine with fabulous views over the Oslo Fjord and opera house and there is a lobby bar and fitness room.

HOTEL AMENITIES

Business Center, Fitness Room, Elevator, Laundry Available, Concierge desk, Restaurant On-Site, Free WiFi, Luggage Storage, Ice Machine, Bar/Lounge, Parking/Valet

ROOM FEATURES

Coffee Maker, Non-smoking Rooms, Desk, Phone, Television, Hair Dryer, Mini-bar, Iron/Ironing Board, Wake-Up Calls, Window Opens, Alarm Clock, Internet Access, Cable/Satellite, Climate Control, Complimentary Toiletries, Disabled Access / Rooms

Flam

Fretheim

WiFi/First-Class

Four-story Hotel located at scenic Aurlandfjord (a branch of the Sognefjord) with mountain backdrop.

HOTEL AMENITIES

Elevator, Laundry Available, Concierge desk, Restaurant On-Site, Free WiFi, Currency Exchange, Luggage Storage, Beauty Salon, Gift Shop, Bar/Lounge, Parking/Valet, Hot Tub

ROOM FEATURES

Coffee Maker, Non-smoking Rooms, Desk, Phone, Television, Hair Dryer, Iron/Ironing Board, Room Service, Internet Access, Cable/Satellite

Hardangerfjord

Thon Sandven

WiFi/First-Class

With a beautiful location by the edge of the Hardangerfjord, this elegant hotel features traditional décor, a waterfront garden and free Wi-Fi. The impressive Steinsdalsfossen Waterfall is just a 5-minute drive away. Housed in a listed building from 1857, all individually decorated rooms have flat screen TV with Chromecast. Norwegian cuisine is served in the restaurant.

HOTEL AMENITIES

Elevator, Restaurant On-Site, Free WiFi, Luggage Storage, Bar/Lounge

ROOM FEATURES

Coffee Maker, Desk, Phone, Television, Hair Dryer, Iron/Ironing Board, In-Room Safe, Internet Access, Cable/Satellite, Complimentary Toiletries

Bergen

Thon Hotel Orion

WiFi/
SuperiorTourist-Class

Located by the UNESCO-listed Bryggen Wharf District, the environmentally friendly eleven-story Thon Hotel Orion is in central Bergen with the famous Fish Market and the Fløibanen funicular railway within walking distance. A fitness room with state-of-the-art equipment, a cozy bar and free Wi-Fi throughout all property are available. The elegantly refurbished guestrooms feature a flat-screen TV with international channels, a writing desk, coffee and tea maker facilities, minibar, in-room safe, iron and ironing board, and free high-speed wireless internet access.

HOTEL AMENITIES