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Youâve been looking for Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, and Vixen in all the wrong places. Pack your binoculars for Norwayâs natural wonders, including its scenic Hardangervidda mountain plateau, home to Northern Europeâs largest stock of reindeer. Of course, this gorgeous expanse of land and its antlered residents arenât the only gifts Norway bestows upon its guestsâextraordinary fjords, serene lakes, gleaming glaciers, and thundering waterfalls are all part of the bow-topped package, and this breathtaking tour of Norway presents the most spectacular ways to see them. Cross the orchard-lined Hardangerfjord by ferry, witness the UNESCO-protected NĂŚrøyfjord aboard a relaxing cruise, and revel in the spectacular Nordfjord views aboard the Loen Skylift, Norwayâs newest aerial tramway. Beginning and ending in Oslo, this encompassing tour of Norway balances the countryâs charming, timeless villages with the surprising architecture and energy of its capital city.
Your affordable guided tour of Norway focuses on the countryâs intact natural beauty with its glistening mountains, fjords, waterfalls, and glaciers. Your budget travel tour of Norway starts in Oslo and explores the idyllic Norwegian landscapes and harbour townsârich in the folklore of pirates, Vikings, and smugglers through the Napoleonic Wars. Youâll follow the southern coast of the country by coach and ferry to fascinating Bergen where you will spend two nights with plenty time to discover the bustling harbour and roam around the fish market. Highlights of your holiday include a fascinating FlĂĽm train journey through the worldâs most breathtaking scenery, followed by a cruise across the legendary Sognefjord to Loenâhome to some of Norwayâs oldest farms. Travel to Lillehammer, where the 1994 Winter Olympics took place, and known for its exciting art scene. Stop in Hamar on the shores of Lake Mjøsaâone of the deepest lakes in Europe. Here, youâll also visit a spectacular open-air museum and the remains of a 950-year-old cathedral. Upon your return to Oslo, your guided sightseeing tour includes outdoor exhibition of the sculptures of famed artist Gustav Vigeland. Youâll fall in love with Norwayâs beauty, culture, and history on your escorted Norwegian tour. Norwayâs magic will stay with you long after your affordable travel adventure.
See the beauty of the fjords with fewer crowds on this off-season escorted tour of Norway. Youâll arrive in Oslo to begin a 7-day adventure into some of the worldâs most beautiful and mysterious landscapes. Start with a guided sightseeing tour of Oslo that features the National Theatreâhome of Ibsenâs plays; the unique Storting building, which houses the Parliament; as well as the Royal Palace. Stroll through the famed Frogner Park with the remarkable Norwegian sculptures by Gustav Vigeland. Visit the venue of the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony at City Hall. From Oslo, youâll drive northwest through Hallingdalâa large valley, rich in the traditions of iron production, cattle trade, folk art, music, and dance. Youâll pass through the worldâs longest road tunnel to Aurland on your way to the beautiful village of FlĂĽm, situated at the head of Aurlandsfjord.⯠Your stay in FlĂĽm includes a boat ride on the spectacular Naerøyfjordâa UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue on to Bergen, the âCity of Seven Mountains,â where youâll take a drive to see Bergenhus Fortress, the Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf, Bergenâs harbour, and the famous fish market. Take a step back in time through the cobblestone streets lined by multi-hued wooden houses that are quintessentially Norwegian. Return to Oslo via train through the Hardangervidda mountain plateau. Celebrate Norwayâs stunning natural beauty, its art, and cultural history with a farewell dinnerâto celebrate the memories that will stay with you for years to come!
