ARRIVE IN OSLO
Arrival in Oslo according to your own schedule and transfer on your own to your hotel.
Your tour escort will meet you at 19.50 hrs (before dinner) in the hotel lobby, where you’ll also meet your fellow travellers. Dinner and accommodation in superior rooms at Clarion Hotel The Hub, centrally located close to the Karl Johan shopping boulevard.
OSLO - ULVIK
Departure from Oslo, driving along the charming Halling Valley to the tourist resort town of Gol. Lunch in Gol. Cross the wild Hardanger Mountain Plateau to Fossli, stopping to view the thundering Vøringsfoss Waterfall. Descend the amazing Måbødal Canyon to the idyllic Hardanger Fjord. Cross the Hardanger Bridge, then along the Ulvik Fjord, a branch of the Hardanger Fjord, to the picturesque village of Ulvik.
Dinner and accommodation in rooms with fjord view at Brakanes Hotel, ideally located on the banks of the fjord.
ULVIK - BERGEN
Start of scenic tour along the beautiful Hardanger Fjord, famous for its many fruit orchards, arriving in Bergen around midday. Afternoon 2 hours city sightseeing in Bergen with a local guide, including a visit to the popular Fish and Flower Market, the famous Bryggen Harbour with its gabled packhouses, and the old Hanseatic Quarter.
Dinner and accommodation at Clarion Hotel Admiral, right in the heart of Bergen near the harbour.
BERGEN – SOGNEFJORD - BALESTRAND
Drive via Voss to Flåm and board the train for an excursion on the spectacular Flåm Railway, one of the most beautiful and steepest standard-gauge railway lines in the world. Departure on board an eco-friendly ship for a fjord cruise on the narrow and spectacular Nærøyfjord from Flåm to Gudvangen. This area has been judged one of the most beautiful fjord landscapes in the world and is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Continue by coach through the Stalheim Canyon to Vangsnes, short ferry crossing to the beautiful resort of Balestrand.
Dinner and accommodation at Kvikne’s Hotel, superbly located on the banks of the fjord.
BALESTRAND – A DAY IN THE FJORDS
Day free in Balestrand, giving you the opportunity to enjoy the outstanding beauty and nature of the fjords. You may want to spend the morning relaxing on the hotel terrace, breathing in the fresh mountain air and enjoying the spectacular views.
We can also recommend a visit to the local aquarium and art gallery, or you may prefer to rent a bike or rowing boat from the hotel, or even go on foot up to the nearest mountains.
Dinner and accommodation at Kvikne’s Hotel.
BALESTRAND – BRIKSDAL GLACIER - GEIRANGER
Ferry from Dragsvik to Hella, followed by a scenic tour along the northern side of the Sogn Fjord and further north to Fjærland. Descend to the beautiful Nord Fjord, making a detour at Olden for an excursion in “Troll cars” to the Briksdal glacier. Afterwards enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Continue by coach via Loen and Stryn, to Hellesylt, for a beautiful cruise on the Geirangerfjord.
Dinner and accommodation at the excellent Union Hotel Geiranger, overlooking the Geirangerfjord.
GEIRANGER - OSLO
Ascend the roads that twist and turn up to Geiranger Skywalk for a panoramic view of the Geirangerfjord (weather permitting). Continue across the rugged Grotli Mountains to Lom, well known for its 14th century stave church. Descend the Gudbrands Valley to the town of Lillehammer. Drive alongside Lake Mjøsa and arrive in Oslo, the capital.
Dinner and accommodation at Clarion Hotel The Hub.
OSLO - STOCKHOLM
For guests wishing to end their tour in Oslo, please see our separate program for - The Fjords of Norway."
Guests on 9/11/13 nights’ tour continue by coach towards the Swedish border, crossing into the province of Värmland to arrive in the city of Karlstad on Lake Vänern. Lunch in Karlstad. After lunch, drive through a landscape of forests and sparkling lakes to reach the Swedish capital in the late afternoon.
Dinner and accommodation in superior rooms at Clarion Hotel Sign, a first class centrally located hotel.
STOCKHOLM
Discover Stockholm during a 4 hours city sightseeing with a local guide. Main sights of interest are the old town, the Royal Palace, the Parliament buildings, the Island of Djurgården and the City Hall (entrance included). Afternoon free in Stockholm.
Accommodation in superior rooms at Clarion Hotel Sign. Please note that dinner is not included today, but your tour escort will gladly assist you with table reservations.
STOCKHOLM - HELSINKI
For guests on 9 nights’ tour Oslo - Stockholm, this ends after breakfast, with transfers on their own to Stockholm Arlanda Airport to connect with individual flight departures.
Guests continuing on the Baltic Cruise to Helsinki have morning free in Stockholm. Afternoon coach transfer for embarkation on a luxurious cruise ferry of the Tallink Silja Line. 16.45 hrs: Start of your cruise to Helsinki, sailing slowly through the Stockholm archipelago past numerous small islands.
Buffet dinner on board. Accommodation is in 2-berth outside cabins (seaside) with shower/WC. We recommend bringing an overnight bag for this cruise, to avoid having to carry suitcases to and from the cabin.
HELSINKI - STOCKHOLM
Enjoy your buffet breakfast, as you sail into Helsinki.
Visit Helsinki in the morning during a 3 hours city sightseeing with local guide. Sights of interest are the Sibelius Monument and Park, the Senate Square and the Cathedral (no entrances included). Afternoon free for shopping or exploring this bustling city on the Baltic. 17.00 hrs: Embarkation on Tallink Silja Line ferry for return cruise to Stockholm. Dinner and accommodation on board.
STOCKHOLM - COPENHAGEN
Buffet breakfast on board and arrive in Stockholm at 09.30 hrs.
For guests on the 11 nights' tour Oslo - Helsinki - Stockholm, transfer on their own from the Tallink Silja Line terminal to Stockholm Arlanda Airport for flight home. To allow time for disembarkation, transfer to airport ( situated 60 km. from Stockholm), security controls and possible delays, we strongly advise clients not to book flights departing before 13.00 hours.
Guest continuing to Copenhagen will be driven through Southern Sweden Lake Vattern. Stop for lunch. Continue to Jonkoping and Malmo. Cross over the Oresund Bridge to arrive in Copenhagen during the early evening.
Dinner and accommodation in superior rooms at Phoenix Copenhagen Hotel, located in the city center by the charming Nyhavn harbour.
COPENHAGEN
3 hours sightseeing tour of Copenhagen with a local guide. Sights of interest are the Christiansborg palace, the Royal theatre, the City Hall, the Royal palace Amalienborg, the old harbour of Nyhavn, the Little Mermaid, the Gefion fountain and the Rosenborg castle (no entrances included). Afternoon free.
Accommodation in superior rooms at Phoenix Copenhagen Hotel. Please note that dinner is not included today, but your tour escort will gladly assist you with table reservations.
COPENHAGEN DEPARTURE
After breakfast at your hotel, time free to further explore. Copenhagen on your own, or transfer on your own to Copenhagen Airport - Kastrup in connection with your flight home.
