9 Day Tour from Oslo to Oslo
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Oslo, Norway
Welcome to Oslo! At 6:00 p.m, meet your traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Day 2: Oslo-Eidsvoll-Lillehammer
Start your tour of the land of fjords, lakes, mountains, thundering waterfalls, and gleaming glaciers with a picture stop at Eidsvoll, where the country’s democratic constitution was signed in 1814. Then, proceed along lovely Lake Mjøsa to Lillehammer, proud host of the 1994 Winter Olympics. Enjoy a guided walking tour of the unique Maihaugen Open-Air Museum, and a picture stop at the Olympic ski jump. (B, D)
Day 3: Lillehammer-Lom-Dalsnibba-Loen
Drive through the wide Gudbrandsdal Valley, the lush dairy and timber land of Ibsen’s drama, Peer Gynt. Take pictures of the lonely stave church of Lom, then climb above the tree line to 5,000 feet for a breathtaking panoramic view from the Dalsnibba lookout above Geirangerfjord. Next, arrive at the fjord and embark for a leisurely Cruise past the famous Seven Sisters cascade. Dock at Hellesylt and head south via Lake Hornindal to peaceful Loen. (B, D)
Day 4: Loen-Fjaerland-Stalheim
Follow the shoreline of the innermost branch of Nordfjord, then cross the mountains to the serene Våtedalen Valley and pristine Lake Jølster. The mountain scenery gets more rugged as you approach the tunnel underneath Jostedalsbreen, Europe’s largest glacier. Stop to see one of the mighty tongues that radiate from Jostedal Glacier into the surrounding valleys. Next, visit Fjaerland’s excellent Norwegian Glacier Museum and watch a thrilling 5-screen film. In the afternoon, enjoy a Cruise on spectacular Sognefjord and Nærøyfjord. Land at Gudvangen and continue to Stalheim, high above the majestic Nærøydal Valley. (B, D)
Day 5: Stalheim-Voss-Bergen
This morning, you may wish to join an exciting optional Flåm train ride. Then, leave Stalheim and see the popular lakeside resort of Voss on your way to pretty Bergen. During your orientation tour, hear about its 11th-century origins and its association with the Hanseatic League. Stroll through the colorful fish market and the narrow lanes of ancient Bryggen. (B)
Day 6: Bergen-Låtefoss-Telemark
Meet the family that has owned the Steinstø farm for eight generations. While you taste their Apple Cider, they will tell you all about their history and how cider is made. Then, cross Hardangerfjord by Ferry and drive through the orchards along Sørfjord, whose tranquil splendor inspired Grieg’s Morning Mood. More scenic delights: thundering Låtefoss and the wild Hardangervidda mountain plateau, where Fridtjof Nansen prepared for his polar expeditions. Next is rustic, unspoiled Telemark. (B, D)
Day 7: Telemark-Vemork-Heddal-Oslo
Focus on Vemork, scene of the daring sabotage action celebrated in The Heroes of Telemark and recently registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn all about the dramatic events of 1943 from your Local Guide, and also gain an insight into the technology of hydroelectric power generation, one of the pillars of Norway’s economy. Leave the narrow Rjukan Valley via Lake Tinnsjø, where saboteurs sank a ferry loaded with heavy water, dashing Nazi hopes of winning the race for the atomic bomb. Before returning to Oslo in the afternoon, admire the Heddal Stave Church, the largest of the country’s remaining medieval wooden churches. (B)
Day 8: Oslo
Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the National Theater, Parliament, and the Royal Palace. Stroll through magnificent Frogner Park with Gustav Vigeland’s 200-plus extraordinary bronze and granite sculptures and visit the modern City Hall. In the afternoon, an optional excursion is available to see relics of Norway’s glorious seafaring past. Tonight, celebrate the success of your journey with a farewell dinner at the popular Engebret Café. (B, D)
Day 9: Oslo
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Vacation Highlights
Oslo: Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, walk through Frogner Park and visit City Hall; farewell dinner at Engebret Café
Lillehammer: Guided walking tour of the Maihaugen Open-Air Museum; picture stop at the Olympic ski jump
Geirangerfjord: Panoramic view at the Dalsnibba lookout before your boat cruise Jostedal Glacier
Fjaerland: Visit the Norwegian Glacier Museum and watch a five-screen film
Sognefjord & Naerøfjord: Boat cruise
Bergen: Orientation
Hardangerfjord: Enjoy apple cider at a local farm; ferry crossing
Låtefoss: Låtefoss Waterfall
Telemark: Guided visits of Vemork and the Heddal stave church
Headsets throughout the tour
NOTE:Certain mountain roads normally used for this vacation might be blocked by snow early and late in the season. If so, your Tour Director and driver will select a different route.
Meals
Full Scandinavian breakfast daily; 6 three-course dinners with wine, including a welcome dinner and a special farewell dinner in Oslo
Hotels:
Oslo: First Hotel Millennium (First-Class)
Lillehammer: Lillehammer Hotel (First-Class)
Alexandra: Hotel Alexandra (First-Class)
Stalheim: Stalheim Hotel (First-Class)
Bergen: First Hotel Marin (First-Class)
Telemark: Rauland Hogfjellshotell (First-Class)
No excursions exist for this departure
Dates and Prices
The price listed does not include your airfare
| Departure Details |
Tour Start Date |
Return Date |
Land/Cruise Price Only |
| Popular Departure | 04/29/2017 | 05/07/2017 | $2,269.00 |
| Popular Departure | 05/06/2017 | 05/14/2017 | $2,299.00 |
| 05/13/2017 | 05/21/2017 | $2,299.00 | |
| Popular Departure | 05/20/2017 | 05/28/2017 | $2,299.00 |
| 05/27/2017 | 06/04/2017 | $2,299.00 | |
| Popular Departure | 06/03/2017 | 06/11/2017 | $2,319.00 |
| 06/10/2017 | 06/18/2017 | $2,319.00 | |
| Popular Departure | 06/17/2017 | 06/25/2017 | $2,319.00 |
| 06/24/2017 | 07/02/2017 | $2,319.00 | |
| 07/01/2017 | 07/09/2017 | $2,319.00 | |
| Popular Departure | 07/08/2017 | 07/16/2017 | $2,319.00 |
| Popular Departure | 7/15/2017 | 07/23/2017 | $2,319.00 |
| Popular Departure | 07/22/2017 | 07/30/2017 | $2,299.00 |
| 07/29/2017 | 08/06/2017 | $2,299.00 | |
| Popular Departure | 08/05/2017 | 08/13/2017 | $2,299.00 |
| 08/12/2017 | 08/20/2017 | $2,299.00 | |
| Popular Departure | 08/19/2017 | 08/27/2017 | $2,299.00 |
| 08/26/2017 | 09/03/2017 | $2,299.00 | |
| 09/02/2017 | 09/10/2017 | $2,299.00 | |
| Popular Departure | 09/09/2017 | 09/17/2017 | $2,299.00 |
| 09/16/2017 | 09/24/2017 | $2,269.00 |
Early booking is encouraged.
Prices in USD based on double room occupancy.
Single room supplement: $346
Triple room reduction per person: $59
Extra nights per person in Oslo:
In single room: $118-$144
In twin: $71-$96
In triple: $64-$77