Quintessential Norway
Whether it’s starring under the stellar rays of summer’s midnight sun, or the luminescent swirls of winter’s northern lights, Norway has consistently delighted returning guests. The long country on the western edge of Scandinavia, spiking up into the Artic Circle, stages a constant scenic drama from awe-inspiring fjords and towering peaks to cascading waterfalls and pine forests that stretch to the horizon like an inland sea.
Allow us to offer extraordinary insights and experiences off the usual tourist itinerary, including tours with renowned naturalists, botanists and astronomers, and adventures including dog sledding, remote ski tours and swimming with orcas near the Lofoten Islands.
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7 Days6 Nights |
Please contact Worldwide Escapes to discuss this tour and other tours and cruises within Norway. All tours can be individually tailored to suit your needs and timescale. |
This tour is based on two people sharing on a room only meal basis, and include economy flights, private transfers and private touring. UK regional flights can be added at a supplement. |
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Day 1
London to Oslo
Having arrived into Oslo Gardemoen Airport, private guide will meet you for your private transfer to your hotel, First Hotel Grims Grenke where you will stay for the next two nights.
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Day 2
Oslo Sightseeing
Oslo as with many European capital cities is diverse and replete with museums, restaurants and top class hotels. This morning you will enjoy a 4 hour tour of Oslo and the surrounding area with your private guide. The day will begin with a drive through the city to the Opera house, passing the Akershus Fortress, the renowned Karl Johan shopping street, Parliament Building and Royal Palace as you go. Next you will visit the City Hall; Built in 1931, it is one of Norway’s most famous buildings and characterised by its stunning architecture. After exploring inside, the next stop will be the Vigeland Sculpture Park; Created by Gustav Vigeland, more than 200 stone, bronze and wrought iron sculptures represent the different stages of life. Continuing through Norway’s most expensive neighbourhoods, along with your guide, you will make the climb up Holmenkollen Hill to see the famous ski jump. This afternoon will be spent at leisure.
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Day 3
Oslo to Balestrand
Early this morning you will be privately transferred to Oslo train station for the Sognefjord in a Nutshell trip, taking you from Oslo to Bergen. The train will journey through to the beautiful region of Flåm, situated in the innermost part of the Aurlandsfjord, slowly passing by tumbling waterfalls, lakes, valleys and steep mountainsides. In the afternoon, you will board the Expressboat and journey through the longest and deepest fjord in the World, Sognefjord, to the charming village of Balestrand. Your overnight stay will be spent at the famous Kviknes historic hotel.