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- Experience the best of Norway on a 6 or 7-night trip to lively cosmopolitan Oslo and through transcendant landscapes to Bergen.
- Indulge in a 3-Course Dinner on the 28th December at Fretheim Hotel 4* in Flåm, and travel on one of the world’s most scenic railways, the Flåmbrygga Route!
- Throughout your trip, stay in comfortable hotels, each with included breakfasts to set you up for a day of exploring.
- See in the New Year in style in Bergen with an included special New Year's Eve Dinner at Zander K Hotel 4*
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Your Itinerary In Brief —
Start your journey in cultural capital Oslo, with its refreshing contemporary-art scene as well as museums paying homage to Norwegian artist Edvard Munch. Explore the islands and waterways of the Oslofjord, just minutes from the centre.
Journey to Flåm via one of the world’s most scenic railway routes, passing steep mountains and breathtaking waterfalls. Indulge in an included 3-course dinner at your hotel, located in the countryside. Travers the world's deepest and second-longest fjord on a boat trip from Flåm to Gudvangen, followed by a bus and train transfer to reach picturesque Bergen. Ring in the New Year in style with a New Years' Eve Dinner on 31st December at your centrally located hotel and take time to discover one of the most enchanting fjordscapes in Bergen before your departure.
6-night Offer:
Day 1 to 2: Oslo
Day 3 to 4: Oslo to Flam
Day 5 to 7: Flam to Bergen
7-night Offer:
The itinerary remains the same, however, guests will enjoy one additional night in stunning Bergen to make the most of the location and fjord exploration activities of this popular destination.
Your Itinerary In Detail —
Day 1 to 2: Oslo
26th December: Arrival in Oslo, the capital city of Norway. Home to a booming contemporary arts scene, as well as Norwegian great Edvard Munch, there are plenty of excellent museums.
Minutes from the centre, you'll find the waters of the Oslofjord. Wander the streets in one of the greenest capitals in Europe with a real focus on sustainability, pop into cafés to sample fusion cooking, and head to the cool Møllegata district for the excellent nightlife.
Two nights at Clarion Hotel The Hub 4* or similar, with breakfast. Check-in 26th December, check-out 28th December.
Day 3 to 4: Oslo to Flam
Make your way to the train station for your journey to Myrdal. Myrdal station is a mountain railway station and junction, located about 13 km from the village of Flåm. Board the famous Flåmsbana - one of the steepest train lines in the world. The train journey runs through fantastic landscapes, past the Rallar road, steep mountains, breathtaking waterfalls, through 20 tunnels and offers plenty of incredible viewpoints.
Settle into your countryside hotel, in the magnificent setting by the fjord and mountains in Flåm. Embark on a culinary adventure and indulge in an included 3-course dinner on your first night (28th December).
Two nights at Fretheim Hotel 4* or similar, with breakfast. Check-in 28th December, check-out 30th December.
Day 5 to 7: Flam to Bergen
Take a memorable cruise on a Premium Vessel through the fjords to Gudsvangen, passing through an area known for its spectacular beauty. You'll find beautiful Flåm in the innermost sidearm of the world's deepest and second-longest fjord, the 204 km-long and 1308 metre-deep Sognefjord. Surrounded by steep mountains, thundering waterfalls, and narrow valleys, this area is a paradise for those who seek unique and spectacular experiences in nature.
Travel on the fjord cruise from Flåm to Gudvangen and experience one of the most beautiful and popular fjord areas in Norway. The narrow and spectacular Nærøyfjord is surrounded by steep mountains with snow-covered tops that stretch up to 1800 meters above sea level. Waterfalls cascade down the mountains and picturesque villages dot the landscape. This is an area that is featured on the UNESCO world heritage list and is considered one of the world's most beautiful fjord landscapes.
Upon arrival in Gudsvangen, you will be picked up by bus for your transfer to Voss, before your scenic train journey to Bergen.
One of Norway's most famous train routes is the Bergen line. Designated as one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world by Lonely Planet, admire unique landscapes in the heart of unspoiled nature.
Bergen is the second-largest city in Norway and the only city in the world surrounded by seven mountains and seven fjords. Visit the picturesque district of Bryggen, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the fish market where you'll find excellent smoked salmon.
Two nights at the Hotel Zander K 4* or similar, with breakfast. Check-in 30th December, check-out 1st January.
For the 7-night tour option, guests will have an additional night at Hotel Zander K 4* in Bergen and depart on 2nd January.
Your Hotels —
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Maximum room capacity
During your stay, you'll be accommodated in Standard Rooms at the following locations;
Clarion Hotel The Hub 4* in Oslo
Fretheim Hotel Flam 4* in Flam
Hotel Zander K 4* in Bergen (Standard Room pictured)
In the event that these hotels are unavailable, accommodation at hotels of a similar standard and quality will be arranged in their place.
Your Dining Choices
This offer is based on a Bed and Breakfast stay, with a 3-course dinner in Flåm on 28th December and a New Year's Dinner in Bergen on 31st December.
Your Optional Excursions —
Fjord Safari Winter RIB Boat Trip
Experience the magic Norwegian winter fjords! On this 2,5 hour safari you will experience both the Aurlandsfjord and the UNESCO listed Nærøyfjord, surrounded by snow-covered peaks and frozen waterfalls. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery and listen to stories shared by your personal guide. The turning point is Styvi, and on the way back you will stop in the charming village of Undredal. In the small grocery store, find your local host who will serve you something warm to drink and give you a little insight to the life in this small village known for its goat cheese. It is possible to sample and buy local goat cheese during this time in Undredal.
Your Journey —
Flights:
It may be possible to choose from a selection of flight options at the next stage of the booking process. The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Transfers:
It may be possible to add return airport transfers at the next stage of the booking process for an additional fee (flight inclusive offers only - subject to availability). For inbound transfer arrangements, please confirm with your transfer provider when you arrive. Alternatively, please check with the reception of your accommodation. If you still require assistance, please call the transfer provider directly.
Your Destinations —
Your Destination
Explore the cosmopolitan and maritime city of Oslo on foot from your hotel. Numerous famous attractions are close by, such as the Karl Johans Gate, the Royal Palace, the National Theater and the Storting (Parliament) building. In addition to historic architecture, the city also offers modern nightlife areas such as Aker Brygge and Tjuvholmen, two areas famous for their lively bar scene.
Flam
Flåm is a village in southwestern Norway, in an area known for its fjords and spectacular beauty. The dramatic Stegastein viewing platform juts out high above the Aurlandsfjord. South of Flåm Harbor, the 17th-century wooden Flåm Church lies in the valley. The Flåm Railway offers valley and waterfall views as it climbs to a station on the Hardangervidda plateau.
Bergen
Bergen is Norway’s second city and the world’s only city surrounded by seven mountains and seven fjords. Bergen is, with good reason, called the Gateway to the Fjords due to its close proximity to the Norwegian fjords. This makes the city the perfect starting point for exploring the fjord region.