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Best of Norway

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Featuring: Oslo, Lofthus, Bergen, Loen, Geiranger, Lillehammer

Day 1 Depart USA Overnight flight to Oslo.

Day 2 Arrive Oslo (2nights) You are met at Oslo airport and transferred to your hotel. Then there's time to relax and enjoy this beautiful city. Later, we will enjoy a welcome drink with our Tour Director and fellow companions.

Day 3 Oslo sightseeing and at leisure After breakfast this morning, our guided sightseeing tour features the National Theatre, Parliament and the Royal Palace. Then we'll enjoy a highlight visit to Frogner Park, home of Gustav Vigeland's 193 extraordinary sculptures. At your leisure, the Holmenkollen Olympic ski-jump, the Kon-Tiki raft, or shopping are some of the tempting attractions. (Full Norweigian Breakfast)

Day 4 Oslo - Geilo - Lofthus This morning enjoy beautiful scenery as we head out of Oslo along the shores of the Tyrifjord, past trim farms and into densely forested Hallingdal. From here we continue to the ski resort of Geilo and then across the bleak Hardangervidda. Next we pass the Voringfoss, Norway's most admired waterfall, on our way to the Hardangerfjord. We drive along the shores of the steep-sided Eidfjord, on the approach to our hotel in Lofthus for the night, beautifully located on Sorfjord, an area famous for its fruit growing. We will dine at our hotel this evening. (Full Norwegian Breakfast/ Dinner)

Day 5 Lofthus - Bergen This morning we take a ferry across the Hardangerfjord and continue on the scenic winding roads and tunnels to the 'Capital of the Fjords' Bergen. This is Norway's most naturally beautiful city and orientation shows us the 13th century Haakons Hall and the Fish Market. Then there's time at leisure to explore the old merchant's quarter of Bryggen or maybe take an optional excursion to Edvard Grieg's home at Troldhaugen. Dinner tonight is at our hotel.
(Full Norwegian Breakfast/ Dinner)

Day 6 Bergen - Voss - Sognefjord - Loen Our first stop this morning is in the resort of Voss, then on to the magnificent Sognefjord. We drive along the shores of 'the King of Fjords' and up through spectacular mountain scenery before we enter the narrow Fjaelandfjord. We continue through rugged landscape, viewing the imposing Bøya Glacier before arriving at our hotel in Loen for dinner and our overnight stay. (Full Norwegian Breakfast/ Dinner)

Day 7 Loen - Hellesylt - Geiranger This morning you may wish to take a trip along beautiful Olderdal to see the spectacular Briksdal Glacier before we drive to Hellesylt, a port dating back to Viking times. From here we take a cruise along the Geirangerfjord for some of the finest scenery in the whole of Norway. The fjord is hemmed in by sheer rock scattered with narrow waterfalls. The rest of your day is at leisure in the glorious setting of the village of Geiranger. Tonight we enjoy dinner at the hotel. (Full Norwegian Breakfast/ Dinner)

Day 8 Geiranger - Lom - Lillehammer On our drive this morning we marvel at the breathtaking views from the Dalsnibba Pass, en route to visit a traditional Stave Church at Lom. From here our journey takes us through the Gudbrandsdal Valley, inspiration for Ibsen's Peer Gynt, as we make our way to the home of the 1994 Winter Olympics – Lillehammer. Before dinner at the hotel this evening, maybe walk along Storgata or visit the famous open air museum at Maihaugan.
(Full Norwegian Breakfast/ Dinner)

Day 9 Lillehammer - Hamar - Oslo After breakfast our first stop will be at lakeside Hamar on the shores of Lake Mjøsa. Here we view the unusual ice rink built for the Olympics, before driving to Eidsvoll to see where Norway's leading citizens drafted their liberal constitution. From here it's back to Oslo. On our arrival there is time at leisure to explore or shop for some last minute souvenirs. This evening, a final chance to sample Norwegian Aquavit and perhaps enjoy a farewell dinner with your fellow travelling companions. (Full Norwegian Breakfast)

Day 10 Oslo - USA This morning after breakfast, time to bid a fond farewell to new-found friends, your Tour Director and Norway, as we transfer you to the airport for your return flight to America. (Full Norwegian Breakfast)