Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1: Oslo Arrival
Welcome to The Kingdom of Norway – a country with the most beautiful fjords on Earth!
Upon arrival, transfer from the airport to a hotel on your own (optional transfer to Hotel available).
Rest of the day at leisure - walk along the streets and explore the city of the royal family, and the main Karl Johan’s street, with many shops, bars, and cafes.
Overnight in Oslo at hotel Clarion the Hub or similar
Day 2: Oslo – Flam – Sognefjord – Voss
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning departure towards the fjord area of Norway. Driving through Norwegian nature, you will pass by Lake Tyrifjord with its several branches. This lake is one of the largest lakes in Norway and plays an important role in resting migratory birds of many species. Continue driving through magnificent Hallingdal Valley; you will also make a short photo-stop at the famous Geilo Stave Church.
Arrive in the picturesque village of Flam early after lunchtime. You will have a short break in the city before boarding the famous Flamsbana towards Myrdal. Myrdal station is a mountain railway station and junction, located about 13 km from the village Flam. Flamsbana is one of the steepest train lines in the world and the train journey runs through fantastic nature, past the Rallar road, steep mountains, breath-taking waterfalls, through 20 tunnels and offers so many viewpoints that many feel like traveling multiple times between the mountain and the fjord. [Myrdal - Flam - Myrdal: 13:35 - 15:40]. Free time before driving to Voss.
Overnight in Voss at Scandic Voss Hotel or similar
Day 3: Voss – Bergen
Breakfast at the hotel & departure to Bergen.
Bergen – the world heritage city. Bergen is the Gateway to the Fjords of Norway. As a UNESCO World Heritage City and a European City of Culture, the Bergen region has the ideal combination of nature, culture, and exciting urban life all year round. Meet your local guide upon arrival and enjoy a sightseeing tour. Pass through the most emblematic places such as the Hanseatic Bryggen, with the church of Mary, the Hakon fortress, and the famous Fishmarket. Visit to the Fløibanen Funicular.
Overnight in Bergen at Scandic Ørnen Hotel or similar
Day 4: Bergen – Sognefjord – Briksdall Glacier – Loen
Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
After breakfast board, your coach and depart north. You will cross the famous Sognefjord from Oppedal to Lavik. Sognefjord is Norway’s longest and deepest fjord, which stretches 204 kilometers inland from the coast of the north of Bergen. Continue driving towards the famous Briksdaal Glacier. Guests from all over the world come to visit this glacier arm set attractively between roaring waterfalls and high peaks. Briksdalsbreen is an arm of the great Jostedalsbreen Glacier and located inside the Jostedalsbreen National Park. From 1200 meters the glacier plunges down into the beautiful Briksdalen Valley. See the Briksdalen valley by foot or catch a ride with one of the "Trollcars" up to the glacier.
Overnight in Loen at Loenfjord Hotel or similar
Overnight & dinner in a hotel in Balestrand (Kviknes Hotel; Dragsvik Hotel; Balestrand Hotel) or similar
Day 5: Loen – Geiranger Fjord – Trolls Road – Molde
Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
Departure to Geiranger, where you will board a sightseeing cruise on the Geiranger fjord - one of Norway's most narrow and impressive fjords, dominated by a huge rock face with stunning waterfalls including the two most famous: "The Seven Sisters" "or" the Veil of the Bride ".
After the cruise, you will continue driving north and pass by the famous Eagle road, the steepest stretch of road up the mountainside from Geiranger towards Eidsdal on road no. 63. The road swings through 11 hairpin bends up from the Geirangerfjord and to the highest point on the stretch, 620 meters above sea level at Korsmyra. The road was an attraction from the very first day and was called Eagle Road because at its highest point it passed through terrain that had traditionally been the domain of a large number of eagles. The viewpoint has been recently upgraded and was officially opened on 21st June 2006 with a simple ceremony as part of the project "Nasjonal Turistveg" (National Tourist Roads).
Short ferry crossing from Eidsdal to Linge, before reaching the Troll’s road, an exciting series of 11 hairpin bends that descend the mountain. A true work of art with astonishing views. Another short ferry crossing from Vestnes before arriving in Molde.
Overnight in Molde at Scandic Seilet or similar
Day 6: Molde – Atlantic Road – Oppdal
Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
Enjoy the ride on the Atlantic Road, beautiful work built between sea and land. Long of 36 km, it goes from island to island by bridges and dikes, at the edge of the ocean. This true masterpiece of civil engineering was voted the "work of art of the century" by the Norwegians and ranked one of the best road routes in the world by The Daily Guardian. Continue south to Oppdal.
Overnight in Oppdal at Quality Skifer Hotel or similar
Day 7: Otta Region – Oslo
Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
Today you will return to Oslo. A short stop in Lillehammer and some free time to explore the Olympic city. Late afternoon arrival to Hamar. Continue along the coast of Lake Mjøsa, the largest lake in Norway. Afternoon arrival in Oslo. Meet your local guide and discover the city during the 3 hrs sightseeing tour with a local guide.
A guided tour of the city includes a visit to the Frogner Park, with all sculptural Vigeland. You will also see the magnificent Royal Palace, City Hall, and Akershus Fortress.
Evening at leisure.
Overnight in Oslo at Clarion the Hub or similar
Day 8: Oslo Departure
Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
Depending on your flight details, you can still enjoy some last-minute shopping for Viking souvenirs, walk along the streets and explore the city of the royal family, and the main Karl Johan’s street, with many shops, bars, and cafes. (optional transfer to Airport available)