Tour Highlights

Discover interesting museums and impressive architecture in Oslo
Admire the spectacular scenery on the journey to Flam on the famous Flam Railway
Ægir Viking plank and beer tasting in Flam
Take a spectacular fjord safari rib boat ride in Flam
Travel by ferry and bus to the historic city of Bergen
Explore the interesting museums and impressive architecture in Bergen

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1 Your Journey Begins in Oslo

Arrive in Oslo today and check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Spend the rest of the day exploring the Norwegian capital. Head up to the Akershus Fortress, a medieval castle which offers breathtaking views over the Oslofjord. Alternatively, visit one of Oslo’s wide choice of museums. Take a boat out to the Bygdoy Peninsula for the highest concentration of these, or stay in the center of town and see Edvard Munch’s the Scream at the National Gallery. (Overnight in Oslo)

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Day 2 Oslo

After breakfast this morning, enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Oslo with your included Hop-on, Hop-off bus pass, making it easy to visit the city’s top attractions at your own pace. Highlights may include the Natural History Museum, Fram Museum, the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet, Holmenkollen Ski Museum & Tower, the Viking Ship Museum, and TusenFryd Amusement Park. The city center also offers world-class shopping and dining, jazz and blues clubs, and cozy cafés—perfect spots to relax and enjoy a bit of people watching. (Overnight in Oslo)

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Day 3 Flam

After breakfast this morning, take an early train from Oslo to Myrdal and then connect with the world-famous Flam Railway. The journey from the mountain station of Myrdal down to Flam deep in the fjord has been voted the most scenic rail journey in the world, and is one of the steepest normal track railway lines in the world, dropping 2,824 feet in just under an hour. Take in the awe-inspiring views of rugged mountains, deep valleys and thundering waterfalls as you descend into the Aurlandsfjord. On arrival in Flam, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay and relax over a delicious dinner at aegir restaurant, where the Viking dinner menu includes the famous aegir Viking plank – 5 courses of delicious local food paired with 5 different o†gir beers served on a plank. (Overnight in Flam)

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Day 4 Flam

Take an unforgettable journey by boat today through the UNESCO Word Heritage listed Aurlandsfjord and beyond into the stunning Naeroyfjord on a heritage fjord safari rib boat ride. Starting in Flam, you’ll make stops at scenic attractions and see incredible wildlife up close, including porpoises, seals and eagles. Learn all about the fjord and local history with fascinating stories, tales and legends from your safari guide. This will be a journey you won’t soon forget! (Overnight in Flam)

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Day 5 Bergen

Your onward journey begins this morning with a ferry ride into the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Naeroyfjord, the narrowest fjord in the world. This branch of the Sognefjord is spectacularly beautiful with its high peaks framing the narrow thread of water. Watch goats grazing along the banks and seals lying on the rocks before mooring at Gudvangen. Here, transfer onto a bus which will take you up the winding bends of the Stalheimskleiva to a lookout point above the Stalheimsfossen and Sivlefossen waterfalls. You’ll make a brief stop to admire the view before continuing to Voss, where you transfer to the station for your onward train journey to Bergen. On arrival in Bergen, check in at your hotel for an overnight stay. You have an afternoon here to explore Norway’s second city. Why not discover the colorful Hanseatic buildings of Bryggen and Vagen harbors or take the FlÃ¸ibanen up to the top of Floyen for spectacular views? (Overnight in Bergen)

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Day 6 Bergen

After breakfast this morning, start the day with one of the many sightseeing tours that give you an introduction to what charming Bergen has to offer. Use your included Bergen Card and enjoy free discounted admittance to most museums and attractions as well as many cultural events, various sightseeing tours, restaurants and parking.

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Day 7 Oslo

After breakfast this morning, head back to the station for your scenic journey from Bergen back to Oslo along the Bergen Line, the highest mainline rail line in Northern Europe. On arrival in Oslo, check-in at your hotel for the last night of your holiday. If the weather is fine this evening, why not go to the waterfront area of Aker Brygge where there are many bars and restaurants overlooking the harbor. Alternatively, head to the Oslo Opera House, an amazing building constructed to resemble a glacier emerging from the water. The building is worth a visit, even if you don’t go for a performance. (Overnight in Oslo)

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Day 8 Your Journey Ends in Oslo

After a final breakfast in Oslo, check out of your hotel and continue with your travels. If you wish to extend your journey, perhaps with an additional day in a different city, one of our Rail Specialists would be happy to assist you with all the details.

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What's included

Included

Rail, bus, and boat travel in standard class
3 nights' total hotel stay with breakfast in Oslo
2 nights' hotel stay with breakfast in Flam
2 nights' hotel stay with breakfast in Bergen
Oslo hop-on, hop-off pass
Ægir Viking plank and beer tasting in Flam
Fjord Safari boat trip from Flam
Bergen Card

Not included

International air ticket
Travel insurance
Others not mentioned above

Your hotels

Radisson Blu Plaza Oslo

★★★★

Oslo Sonja Henies plass 3, 0185 Oslo, Norway

This modern hotel is a 3-minute walk from the Jernbanetorget transportation hub, a 13-minute walk from Oslo Opera House and 7 km from the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History. The contemporary rooms provide free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus desks and sitting areas. They also include minibars, and tea and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms have city or fjord views; suites add separate living rooms. The hotel offers a breakfast buffet for a fee. Other amenities include an upscale Norwegian restaurant and an Irish-themed pub, plus a chic cocktail lounge and a lobby bar. There's also an upper-floor fitness center with a sauna and an indoor pool.

Grand Hotel Oslo By Scandic

★★★★★

Oslo Karl Johans gt. 31, 0159 Oslo, Norway

In a landmark 1874 building on bustling Karl Johans Gate, this sophisticated hotel is a 5-minute walk from the National Museum of Art and an 11-minute walk from the Royal Palace. Understated rooms with wood floors come with minibars, Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Upgraded rooms include armchairs, sofas, and tea and coffeemaking facilities; some overlook the street. Junior suites add French balconies. Room service is available 24/7. There's a fine-dining restaurant, and a rooftop bar with city views, as well as a refined lobby bar serving afternoon tea. A spa includes a heated pool, a steam bath and a sauna, plus a gym. Breakfast is available.

Hotel Fretheim Flam

★★★★

Flåm Nedre Fretheim, 5743 Flåm, Norway

Set in a 19th-century white clapboard building next to Sognefjord, this bright, casual hotel with a modern annex is a 2-minute walk from Flåm train station, 1 km from Flåmselvi river and 3 km from Flåm Church. Warm, simple rooms feature shared bathrooms. Upgraded quarters add en suite facilities, mountain views and/or terraces. Some have old-world furnishings, while others provide modern decor, fjord views and balconies. Suites offer sitting rooms, and 1 features 2 floors and a whirlpool tub. There's a restaurant with fjord views, plus a cozy fireside bar, a garden cafe, and a pier with a boat. Breakfast and parking are available. Pets are welcome.

Bergen Bors Hotel

★★★★

Bergen Vågsallmenningen 1, 5014 Bergen, Norway

Adjacent to Bergen Harbor, this formal hotel in an 1800s stock exchange is a 7-minute walk from enduring wooden boat houses at Bryggen. European route E 39 is 2 km away. The streamlined rooms provide free Wi-Fi, flat-screens, minifridges and safes, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. All have bathrooms with heated floors. Some offer sofabeds or sitting areas. Polished upgraded rooms add loft bedrooms or free-standing tubs. A suite features harbor views and a 6-person dining table. A trendy restaurant/bar serves seasonal dishes. Other amenities include a lounge and a gym.