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Norway's Dramatic Fjords

HighlightsOslo, Viking Ship Museum, Vigeland Park, Bergen, Flam Railway, Stalheim, Geirangerfjord, Lillehammer

Collette Experience

  • Journey along the renowned Flam Railway, witnessing some of the world's most scenic wilderness.
  • Spend two nights on the Geirangerfjord viewing the dramatic scenery.
  • Visit Oslo's Viking Ship Museum and view thousand-year-old Viking ships.
  • Details
    Tour OperatorCollette Vacations
    OfferOffer valid through 12/31/2008
    Duration
    10 Days
    Itinerary
    DayDestinationDescription
    Air 1Overnight FlightOvernight Flight:
    Day 2OsloOslo, Norway - Tour Begins: Your tour begins today in Oslo. Oslo is filled with beautiful green parks, interesting architecture and inlet islands. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner with your fellow travelers.
    Day 3OsloOslo: A guided tour of Oslo features the Viking Ship Museum's thousand-year-old Viking ships. Continue along Karl Johan Street and view the Royal Palace and City Hall in quaint downtown Oslo. Next, visit the Vigeland Park, home to a unique collection of statues and sculptures. Later this afternoon enjoy leisure time to relax or explore independently.
    Day 4BergenOslo - Bergen: Behold the picturesque landscape as you travel west to Bergen, the "Gateway to the Fjords". Bergen was founded in 1070 and is known today for its old-world charm and scenic landscape.
    Day 5BergenBergen: Today you may independently explore this beautiful town. Spend time walking along the harborfront, known as the Bryggen, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bergen is widely known for the thriving activity from the German Hanseatic merchants that dominated it for 400 years, and their influence is still felt in the city today. You may choose an optional tour to Troldhaugen, which was the home of Norway's most famous composer, Edvard Grieg.
    Day 6StalheimBergen - "Norway in a Nutshell" - Stalheim: This morning you journey along the renowned Flam Railway, witnessing some of the world's most scenic wilderness as you descend 3,000 feet - passing mighty waterfalls, towering mountains and amazing valleys. Next, embark on a memorable two-hour fjord cruise on the Naeroy Fjord, one of the most narrow and spectacular branch of the Sognefjord. Cap off this amazing day in beautiful Stalheim.
    Day 7GeirangerStalheim - Geiranger: Spend the day enchanted by the dramatic landscape of the fjord region of Norway. Journey north and cross the mighty Sognefjord, the largest and deepest of Norway's fjords. Later, traverse the Geirangerfjord, one of Norway's most majestic fjords. Spend two nights at the historic Union Hotel, located on the Geirangerfjord, which has captivated travelers with its magnificent views for more than a century.
    Day 8GeirangerGeiranger: Today is a day at leisure to relax and enjoy the picturesque scenery this region is so famous for. You may choose to enjoy an optional tour along the "Trollstigen," the "trolls causeway," one of Norway's exceptionally scenic passageways through the mountains.
    Day 9LillehammerGeiranger - Lillehammer: Today's drive leaves behind the dramatic fjord lands and takes you through Norway's Gudbrandsdal Valley to Lillehammer. During a panoramic tour, view the 1994 Winter Olympic site and picturesque Lake Mjosa, the county's largest lake. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner.
    Day 10Tour endsLillehammer - Tour Ends: Your tour ends in Lillehammer.
    Dates/Pricing
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    DateDescriptionPrice FromQuote
    May 14, 2009Land Only$2,349.00 (USD)Quote
    May 28, 2009Land Only$2,349.00 (USD)Quote
    June 04, 2009Land Only$2,549.00 (USD)Quote
    June 18, 2009Land Only$2,549.00 (USD)Quote
    July 09, 2009Land Only$2,549.00 (USD)Quote
    July 23, 2009Land Only$2,549.00 (USD)Quote
    August 06, 2009Land Only$2,549.00 (USD)Quote
    August 20, 2009Land Only$2,349.00 (USD)Quote
    September 03, 2009Land Only$2,349.00 (USD)Quote
    September 10, 2009Land Only$2,349.00 (USD)Quote
    September 17, 2009Land Only$2,349.00 (USD)Quote
    September 24, 2009Land Only$2,349.00 (USD)Quote
    Lodging
    Bristol Hotel, Oslo
    Radisson SAS Royal, Bergen
    Stalheim Hotel, Stalheim
    Union Hotel, Geiranger
    Radisson SAS, Lillehammer
    Rica Hotel, Gardermoen
    Dining
    Total meals - 14
    Disclaimer
    Note
    Tour prices are Land Only rates based on per person double occupancy. Please call for triple or child occupancy rates. Taxes and fees are additional for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not included in the prices shown. Some dates may feature various changes in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking.
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