Royal Capitals and Norwegian Fjords

Discover Stockholm during a 4 hours city sightseeing with a local guide and private coach. Main sights of interest are the old town (Gamla Stan), the Royal Palace, the Parliament buildings, the Island of Djurgården and the City Hall with its famous golden and blue halls (entrance to City Hall included).

Afternoon free in Stockholm. We can recommend a visit to the impressive Vasa Museum or the popular ABBA museum. Dinner on your own.

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• Clarion Hotel Sign (superior room)

Transfer by private coach to the railway station in Stockholm. Board the SJ train which will take you to Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. Unfortunately, no luggage handling is possible at the train stations. Duration: Approx. 5 hours. A hot meal will be served on board and you’ll be travelling first class.

Arrival in Copenhagen and transfer by private coach to your hotel, located in the city center, close by the charming Nyhavn harbour, with numerous waterside restaurants and vintage sailing ships, and within a short walk to the Ströget pedestrian street. Dinner on your own.

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• Phoenix Copenhagen Hotel (superior room)

Breakfast at your hotel, followed by a 3 hours sightseeing tour of Copenhagen with a local guide and private coach. 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 in Copenhagen. We can recommend a tour down the popular pedestrian shopping street – Strøget, or a visit to Rosenborg Palace. In the harbour by “Ofelia Plads”, just a 3 minutes walk from Nyhavn, you can join a canal cruise on board one of the smaller boats belonging to “Hey Captain” for a more personal and social cruise experience. You might also be interested in visiting the famous Tivoli Gardens (afternoon activities and entrances not included).

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• Phoenix Copenhagen Hotel (superior room)

Free morning in Copenhagen for shopping and sightseeing. We recommend a guided boat tour on the canal.

Afternoon transfer by private coach to DFDS Seaways terminal for your overnight cruise to Oslo, departing at approx. 15.00 hrs. We recommend bringing an overnight bag for this cruise, to avoid having to carry suitcases to and from the cabin. Luggage can easily be stored in luggage container before boarding (coach will stop right by the container).

Enjoy dinner on board as you cruise gently north between Denmark and Sweden on your way to Oslo. There is dancing and entertainment on board, or you may prefer to sit out on deck and watch the sunset.

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• Oceanview Cabins

Scandinavian buffet breakfast is being served on board as you sail up the scenic Oslo Fjord to reach the Norwegian capital at 10.00 hrs. Explore Oslo on a 3 hours city sightseeing tour by private coach with a local guide and enjoy panoramic views of the Opera house, Karl Johans gate – Oslo’s main street, Old town Christiania, Akershus Castle and Fortress, and the Royal Palace.

Picturesque ride through some of Oslo’s prettiest neighborhoods to the Vigeland Park (entrance included) with its more than 200 sculptures.

Entrance is included to the Norwegian Folk Museum, an open air museum with 160 historic buildings with a main attraction being the Gol Stave Church from around 1200. They also have indoor exhibitions which feature Norwegian folk costumes, folk art, church art and Sami culture.

Afternoon free in Oslo. Oslo is a great choice to experience architecture, museums and other attractions. Take a stroll through the new central city district Bjørvika and walk between Oslo’s latest architectural additions; the Deichman Library and Munch Museum. We also recommend a stroll along Aker Brygge, a lively pier with numerous restaurants and departures for sightseeing boats on the Oslofjord.

A drink will be served at your hotel at 18.00 hrs, before you have dinner on your own.

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• Thon Hotel Bristol

After breakfast, enjoy a panoramic tour of Oslo, including entrance to the Fram Museum, before driving via Hønefoss 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 with a vertical drop of 180 m. Descend the amazing Måbødal Canyon and across the Hardanger Bridge, followed by a short drive along the Ulvik Fjord, a branch of the Hardanger Fjord, to the picturesque village of Ulvik.`

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• Brakanes Hotel (Fjordview rooms)

Breakfast at your hotel, then drive to Voss, where you’ll board the train to Myrdal, followed by an excursion on the spectacular Flåm
Railway.

Departure on board an eco-friendly ship for a fjord cruise on the narrow and spectacular Nærøyfjord from Flåm to Gudvangen. Surrounded by steep valley sides and snow-covered peaks, thundering waterfalls and picturesque villages, this area has been judged one of the most beautiful fjord landscapes in the world and is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Scenic tour along the beautiful Hardanger Fjord, famous for its many fruit orchards.

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• Skostredet Hotel & Spa

After breakfast, enjoy a 2 hours city sightseeing tour of 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.

After the city tour, you’ll go on a ride on the Bergen Funicular to the top of Mount Fløien. Enjoy great views over the fjords and mountains surrounding the city of Bergen. Continue north by coach to Oppedal, for the short ferry crossing to Lavik. Drive along the Sognefjord to the beautiful resort of Balestrand.

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• Kvikne's Hotel (superior rooms)

Free day in Balestrand prvides a great opportunity to enjoy the outstanding beauty and nature of the fjords. You may want to rent a bike or rowing boat from the hotel, or even go on foot up to the nearest mountains. A walking tour of the village of Balestrand, with its historic buildings and other interesting sites can also be arranged.

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• Kvikne's Hotel (superior rooms)

After breakfast, departure from your hotel by ferry from Dragsvik to Hella, followed by a scenic tour along the northern side of the Sogn Fjord to Sogndal. The tour continues by road to Fjærland, passing under the Jostedal Glacier, the largest in Europe, to the village of Skei at the northern end of beautiful Lake Jølster. Descend to the Nord Fjord, making a detour at Olden to visit the world-famous Briksdal Glacier.

Lunch at a local restaurant, before a ride up to the glacier by open cars – “Troll  Cars” - to the point about 700 m away from the glacier. You will have a nice walk to the glacier, before returning by Troll cars. Return to Olden and arrive in Loen, a small village situated by the fjord, surrounded by majestic mountains and green hills.

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• Hotel Alexandra ( superior rooms with fjord view )

Breakfast at your hotel before departure by coach to Hellesylt.  Enjoy a cruise on the Geirangerfjord, one of the narrowest fjords in
Norway, from Hellesylt to Geiranger. The Geirangerfjord is one of the most famous fjords worldwide and has been a part of the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2005. Surrounded by deep blue water and green valleys, it is also a location of magnificent waterfalls such as the "Seven Sisters" and the "Bridal Veil". Lunch in Geiranger.

Discover the roads that twist and turn through one hairpin bend after another to Geiranger Skywalk - Mt. Dalsnibba - to experience a panoramic view of one of the most scenically outstanding fjord areas on the planet (weather permitting).

Your journey continues to Lom, well known for its 14th century stave church, before descending the magnificent Gudbrands Valley to the charming town of Lillehammer.

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• Clarion Collection Hotel Hammer (superior rooms)

After breakfast, drive alongside Lake Mjøsa, Norway’s largest lake, and arrive in Oslo, the capital, situated at the head of the Oslo Fjord.
Visit the Holmenkollen Ski Museum & Tower, where you’ll discover the world’s oldest ski museum, see exhibitions of the polar explorers and enjoy a great panoramic view of Oslo and the fjord. Drive back down to the city center for check-in at your hotel.
Dinner on your own in Oslo.

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• Thon Hotel Bristo

Buffet breakfast at your hotel. Depending on your own schedule, if you have time free in the morning, we recommend a stroll along Aker Brygge, a lively pier with numerous restaurants and departures for sightseeing boats on the Oslo Fjord. Or, you might want to take a stroll through the new central city district Bjørvika and walk between Oslo’s latest architectural additions; the Deichman Library and Munch Museum. Transfer on your own to Oslo Airport - Gardermoen - in connection with your flight home.

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• Thon Hotel Bristol