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PER PERSON :
$ 3,040.00 (double / twin occupancy )
$ 4,395.00 (single occupancy)
$ 2,865.00 (3rd person in extra bed)
$ 2,520.00 (Child 6 -12 yo sharing with 2 adults)
Dates:
Hotels:
- Bergen: Bergen Bors 4*
- Hemsedal: Hotel Fyri Resort 5*
- Oslo: Grand Hotel 5* or similar
- Stockholm: The Sparrow Hotel 5*
- Helsinki: Hotel Haven 5*
Included:
- 5 nights at 4* plus & 5 * hotels centrally located
- Accommodation in standard & superior rooms
- 2 nights at Fyri Resort with spa facilities, 4 *+
- 7 Breakfasts – Scandinavian Buffet style
- 2 lunches (as per program)
- 1 dinner (as per program)
- 1 coffee break with Norwegian Waffles
- Fjord Cruise in Lysefjord and Pulpit Rock
- Fjord Cruise with panoramic E-boat in Naeroy Fjord
- Visit to Flaam
- English Speaking Resident Tour Director throughout
- All touring by private coach, with air-condition & WIFI
- Guided tours with local guides in the cities of Bergen, Oslo, & Stockholm.
- Walking city tours in Oslo & Stockholm
- Guided visits to the Munch Museum in Oslo, the City Hall in Stockholm
- Arrival Transfer, from Bergen Airport*
- Departure Transfer, to Stockholm Airport*
- Porterage service at hotels.
- Luggage allowance is 1 suitcase & 1 pieces of hand luggage per person
Highlights & Experience:
- Small groups, maximum 24 per departure – Escorted Exclusively in English
- A spa stay of 2 nights in one of the most beautiful resorts in Norway
- Cultural content and handpicked hotels in the big cities, boutique 4/5 stars
- Norwegian Fjords with Stavanger and Pulpit Rock by the sea
Optional Services:
EDWARD GRIEG EXPERIENCE
Time: 12:20 – 15:00
Duration: 2.5 – 3 hours
Includes: Concert, guide & entrance to Troldhaugen
Min 2 persons
Available by pre-booking only
*only available between June 20 - August 20
Troldhaugen was home to Nina and Edvard Grieg, Scandinavia's renowned composer and author of works such as Peer Gynt Suites and Piano Concerti in A Minor, among many others. The Villa was completed in 1885, and Edvard Grieg spent the final 22 summers of his life there. Troldhaugen became a museum in 1928 and comprises Grieg's Villa, the composer's hut, and the Grieg couple's gravesite, as well as a modern museum structure and the Troldsalen concert hall, which seats 200 people. Troldsalen, which boasts superb acoustics, is the center location of the museum's extensive concert programs. Begin your tour with a 30-minute live piano recital, followed by a guided tour of Edvard Grieg's residence. The excursion concludes at your accommodation.
STEGASTEIN VIEPOINT
Time: 15:30 – 17:00
Duration: 1,5 hours
Includes: Guide & ticket and seat reservation
Min 10 persons
Available by pre-booking & during the tour
An exciting excursion for any tourist in Norway. The Stegastein Viewpoint is on the Norwegian Scenic Route, which runs from Aurland to Laerdal. This structure, which stands out 30 meters from the side of the mountain, 650 meters above the fjord, offers superb panoramic views. It's hard to imagine a more beautiful view of the fjord, the mountains, and the land around it. In the afternoon, we drive along the Aurlandfjord, continuing through Aurland and Laerdal. En route, we stop at the popular Borgund Stave church for pictures (entrance is not included).
FLAM FAILWAY (FLAMSBANA)
Time: 14:00 – 16:30
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Includes: 2 x 50 minutes panoramic train ride & seat reservation
Min 10 persons
Available by pre-booking only
An exciting excursion for any tourist in Norway. The Stegastein Viewpoint is on the Norwegian Scenic Route, which runs from Aurland to Laerdal. This structure, which stands out 30 meters from the side of the mountain, 650 meters above the fjord, offers superb panoramic views. It's hard to imagine a more beautiful view of the fjord, the mountains, and the land around it. In the afternoon, we drive along the Aurlandfjord, continuing through Aurland and Laerdal. En route, we stop at the popular Borgund Stave church for pictures (entrance is not included).
VASA MUSEUM
Time: 12:00
Duration: 1,5 hours – 2 hours
Duration: approximately 2 hours
Includes: Entrance, transportation & local guide
Min 10 persons
Available by pre-booking & during the tour
Following the city tour, pay a visit to the Swedish warship Vasa, one of the world's largest and the pride of the mighty Swedish navy. he Museum was erected around a 17th-century warship that sank in Satockholm's inner harbor on her maiden trip in 1628; its discovery in 1956 and subsequent salvaging in 1961 is regarded as one of the most significant events in maritime archaeology. The Vasa, painstakingly restored to its full splendor, is a real piece of living history. Includes admission to the Vasa Museum and a guided tour.
Itinerary:
Enjoy the natural beauty of the majestic Norwegian Fjords and the charming cobblestone streets, palaces, and canals of the Scandinavian capitals. Experience the prominent landmarks on this exciting tour through Scandinavia. Be amazed by how different the Viking capitals and the natural landscape of the wild fjords are.
Arrival to Bergen Airport, meet & greet by our English-speaking representative, for Regular Arrival Transfer Service to the hotel* for check-in.
Overnight in Bergen (breakfast)
This morning will be dedicated to exploring beautiful Bergen, the capital of the Norwegian fjords. Bergen is Norway's second-largest city and one of the three university cities in the country. Experience the ambiance of the Hanseatic port of Bryggen, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the ride with the funicular to the top of Mount Floyen and admire the beauty of Bergen, located between seven mountains.
Pass by St. Mary's Church, Haakon's Hall (no entrances), and the colorful and picturesque fish markets, where you will enjoy a fish platter with local delicacies. The Floibanen funicular in the heart of Bergen is one of Norway's best-known attractions. The journey up to the peak of Mount Floyen (320 m above sea level) takes 5–8 minutes. The journey is an experience, cutting through the steep mountainside and forests and revealing more of the city below. At the top, you can enjoy fantastic views over Bergen and the Norwegian coastline.
We strongly recommend joining our optional Edvard Grieg Experience starting right after lunch at the Fish Market.
Overnight in Bergen (breakfast)
After breakfast, a departure from Bergen and travel to the Naeroy Valley with a gorgeous background of snow-clad mountains. Enjoy a break with coffee, Norwegian waffles, and the breathtaking views down the valley from the Stalheim Hotel. Continue down the Naeroy valley to Gudvangen for a beautiful fjord cruise along the Naeroyfjord, one the narrowest and most impacting journeys in fjord Norway. The western Norwegian fjord landscape with the Naeroyfjorden and Geirangerfjorden was listed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2005. The two fjords are considered archetypal fjord landscapes, almost untouched in modern times, and among the most scenic worldwide. You will experience the fjords in specially engineered electric boats without noise or emissions, designed to maximize the sightseeing experience. Unlike in traditional passenger vessels, you will feel like you are gliding through the fjord. Tall panoramic windows give a full view of the marvelous landscape of the calm fjord, tall mountains, and beautiful waterfalls when sitting inside the lounges. Disembark in the charming Flaam village, where you will have some time at leisure before or after joining one of the must-dos of Norway's fjords.
As the possibilities are various, you can design your afternoon as per your preference. The guests that choose not to join an experience will have a couple of hours to enjoy the village of Flaam.
Continue through the mountains to Borgund, where you will have the opportunity to admire from the outside the beauty of one of the remaining Norwegian stave churches dating back to the 12th century. Finally, continue to Hemsedal and check in at Fyri Resort, where you will overnight for the next two nights.
Overnight in Hemsedal (breakfast)
Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure for relaxation and enjoyment of the surroundings and the spa facilities. In the evening, meet your fellow travelers and enjoy a dinner with local delicacies. The Pool Club offers treatments, so it is always a good idea to reserve before arrival at the hotel.
Overnight in Hemsedal (breakfast, dinner)
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, travel towards Oslo, leaving the mountains behind. Arrive in Oslo and visit the famous Edvard Munch Museum, where you can admire his masterpiece, The Scream. Guiding is not allowed inside the museum. Visit the museum at your own pace.
Early afternoon, your local guide will share the many beautiful spots of the Norwegian capital, beautifully located by the fjord. Admire the view from the Opera house. The Vigeland Park, one of the major Scandinavian cultural treasures, will delight you with sculptures by Gustav Vigeland, who dedicated his life to his artistic works. Pass also pass by the Royal Palace and the main street, Karl Johan. The tour ends at your hotel at 16:00 hours with the check-in.
At 18:30 hours, join your tour director for a walking tour to Akker Brygge. Enjoy the local vibe of the capital.
Overnight in Oslo (breakfast)
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart Oslo and heading to Stockholm, passing Norwegian and Swedish forests through the region of Varmland, the home of many legends. Lunch will be served in Karlstad, located by Lake Vänern. Arrive in Stockholm by the end of the afternoon and check-in. Join your tour director for a walking tour of the Swedish Capital. The evening is free.
Overnight in Stockholm (breakfast, lunch)
Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your local guide for a city sightseeing of the Swedish capital. Spead on 14 islands connected by 57 bridges, the "Beauty on Water." Stockholm embraces the unique character of the 13th-century Old Town and modern high-tech architecture. Its islands are bordered by Lake Mälaren in the west and the Baltic Sea in the east, where the archipelago, with its 30,000 islands, awaits exploration. The capital is a big city with a small-town personality. Go back 750 years and feel the medieval atmosphere of the Old Town "Gamla Stan" as you wander through its narrow streets. The seven-hundred-year-old cathedral of Stockholm, the seat of the archbishop, will be seen during your stroll through Old Town, where you will have the opportunity to see Stortorget, the place where the Stockholm Blood Bath took place. An inside visit is paid to one of the city's best-known symbols, the City Hall with its Blue and Golden Halls, where the great Nobel banquet is celebrated every December. The tour ends at the hotel. The afternoon is leisurely to explore Stockholm on your own or join today's experience.
Overnight in Stockholm (breakfast)
Breakfast at the hotel. Our English-speaking representative will meet you for the Regular Transfer Service to the airport*(Please see notes for this service). (breakfast)
Notes:
Group size - max. 24 people
Please note! Regular Arrival Transfer Services included in the program are only available for transfers from the Airport in Bergen & to the Airport in Stockholm and only on the published official date of beginning & end of the tour. The transfers are escorted by an English-speaking representative and are shared with other fellow passengers; therefore, minor waiting time at the airport may occur. This transfer service is not valid for passengers with pre/post nights or passengers who require private transfers – for a supplement, private transfers can be reserved for these passengers.
English speaking tour escort and local city guide.
Maximum 2 children per room, sharing with parents. Due to the nature of the tour and the destination, we are unfortunately not able to accept children younger than 5 years old on these tours.
