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Day 1 ARRIVE OSLO (D)
Transfer from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to hotel in
connection with your flight arrival. Dinner and
accommodation at Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel,
situated in the city centre near the Royal
Palace and Karl Johan Boulevard.
Accommodation:
Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel
Day 2 OSLO - ULVIK (B, L, D)
After breakfast departure from Oslo, driving
past the beautiful Tyri Fjord and along the
picturesque Halling Valley to the tourist resort
town of Geilo. Buffet lunch at Bardøla Mountain
Hotel. After lunch cross the scenic Hardanger
Mountain Plateau to Fossli, stopping to view the
mighty Vøringsfoss Waterfall with a vertical drop of
180 m., the highest in Norway. Descend the amazing
Måbødalen Canyon to the idyllic Hardanger Fjord.
Short ferry crossing, followed by drive around the
Ulvik Fjord, a branch of the Hardanger Fjord, to the
picturesque village of Ulvik. Dinner and overnight at
the Rica Brakanes Hotel.
Accommodation:
Rica Brakanes Hotel
Day 3 ULVIK - BERGEN (B, D)
After breakfast, start the scenic tour along the
Hardanger Fjord. Pass the towns of
Oystese and Norheimsund arriving into Bergen this
afternoon. Enjoy a 2-hour afternoon city tour of
Bergen. Visit the Fish and Flowers Market, the famous
Bryggen Harbor, the Old Hanseatic Quarter and a ride on
the funicular to Mt. Fløyen. Dinner and overnight.
Accommodation:
Radisson SAS
Norge Hotel
Day 4
BERGEN - BALESTRAND (B, D)
After a delicious breakfast buffet, we depart Bergen
and drive via Dale to Voss. Continue along the Stalheim
Canyon to Flam. Board the train for scenic ride on the
Flam Railway to Flam. Board the sightseeing boat for a 2-hour cruise along the narrow Aurlands and Naeroy Fjords
to Balestrand. Dinner and accommodation at Kvikne’s
Hotel, one of Norway’s finest historic hotels, anno 1877.
Accommodation:
Kvikne's
Hotel
Day 5 BALESTRAND - DAY IN THE FJORDS (B, D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day at your
leisure in Balestrand. Relax on the hotel terrace or
visit the local aquarium and art gallery or perhaps
rent a bike or rowing boat from the hotel. Dinner
and overnight.
Accommodation:
Kvikne's
Hotel
Day 6 BALESTRAND - GEIRANGER (B, L, D)
After breakfast departure from your hotel by ferry,
for a one hour’s cruise along the fjord to Fjærland.
Continue by coach along the scenic route, passing
under the Jostedalen Glacier, the largest in Europe,
to the village of Skei. Descend to the beautiful
Nord Fjord, making a detour at Olden to visit the
world-famous Briksdal Glacier. The journey up to the
glacier will be made in open cars to give you the
best of views. Enjoy a typical Norwegian lunch in
sight of the glacier. During the afternoon the tour
continues via Loen and Stryn, to the picturesque
village of Hellesylt. Board the ferry for the one
hour’s cruise along the spectacular Geiranger Fjord,
one of the most impressive of all the Norwegian
fjords. Pass some magnificent waterfalls, such as
the Bridal Veil and the Seven Sisters. Dinner and
accommodation at the fabulous Union Hotel,
overlooking the Geiranger Fjord.
Accommodation: Union Hotel
Day 7 GEIRANGER - LILLEHAMMER - OSLO (B, L, D)
Leaving the fjord village of Geiranger, we
ascend the famous Serpentine Road with amazing views
of the fjord below. Cross the exciting Grotli
Mountains to Lom, renowned for its well preserved
14th century stave church. Continue via Lake Vågå,
before descending into the picturesque
Gudbrandsdalen Valley to the Olympic town of
Lillehammer. Lunch in Lillehammer. Continue the
journey alongside Lake Mjøsa to Oslo. Dinner and
accommodation at the Holmenkollen Park Hotel.
Accommodation: Holmenkollen Park Hotel
Day 8 OSLO - STOCKHOLM (B, L, D)
After breakfast departure from Oslo, continuing by
coach towards the Swedish border. Cross into the
attractive province of Värmland to arrive in the
city of Karlstad on Lake Vänern, the largest in
Sweden. Lunch in Karlstad. After lunch the tour
continues through a landscape of forests and
sparkling lakes to reach the Swedish capital in the
late afternoon. Dinner and accommodation at the
Sheraton Stockholm Hotel, a really first class
hotel, centrally located and overlooking the
beautiful waterways of Stockholm.
Accommodation: Sheraton
Stockholm Hotel
Day 9 STOCKHOLM (B, L)
The day starts with a 4- hour guided tour of the
city. Famous sights include the Royal Palace,
Parliament Buildings, Cathedral, Royal Theatre, etc.
You will also visit the enchanting Old Town (Gamla
Stan) with its narrow cobbled streets and numerous
antique shops. Highlight of the tour is a visit to
City Hall with its impressive Blue and Golden Halls,
where the Nobel Prize banquet is held each year.
Lunch at hotel (instead of evening dinner) Afternoon free in Stockholm; possibility to visit
the famous Wasa Museum or to take one of the popular
canal tours.
Accommodation:
Sheraton Stockholm Hotel
Day 10 STOCKHOLM - CRUISE TO HELSINKI (B, D)
Morning free in Stockholm. Afternoon transfer from
hotel to pier, for embarkation on a luxurious cruise
ferry of the Silja Line. 17.00 hrs: Departure of
cruise from Stockholm, sailing slowly down the
picturesque archipelago past numerous small islands.
Buffet dinner on board. Choice of entertainment,
bars, shops and casino. Accommodation is in 2-berth
outside cabins (seaside) with shower/WC. We
recommend you to bring an overnight bag for this
cruise, to avoid having to bring suitcases to and
from your cabin.
Accommodation:
onboard Silja Line
Day 11 HELSINKI (B, D)
Enjoy your buffet breakfast as you sail into
Helsinki harbor. You retain your cabin on the ship.
After disembarkation 3 hours guided tour of
Helsinki. Famous sights include the Senate Square,
Uspenski Cathedral, Parliament House, Finlandia
Hall, Sibelius Park & Monument, Underground Temple,
and much more. During the afternoon you can explore
the busy market place or the many souvenir shops
close to the harbour. Finnish crystal and leather
goods are an excellent buy. Dinner and overnight at
the Radisson SAS Royal Hotel, a first class
hotel centrally located.
Accommodation:
Radisson SAS Royal Hotel
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