Jours : 8 | Nuits : 7
Description
The Norwegian Classic Fjord Cruise and Flam Railway Tour takes you to the most famous attractions in Norway, the Norwegian fjords. Start your journey in the capital city of Oslo before heading to Trondheim by train. Sail from Trondheim to Bergen and enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Norwegian coastline and the surrounding majestic mountains.
Enjoy the historic and friendly Bergen, while visiting the nearby fjords in between the dramatic mountain peaks that surround the city. Take the fjordcruise to the UNESCO World Heritage Nærøyfjord, the narrowest fjord in Europe, before travelling back to Oslo on one of the most beautiful Railway journey in the world.
This tour is a true Norwegian adventure.
Description
The Norwegian Classic Fjord Cruise and Flam Railway Tour takes…
Description
The Norwegian Classic Fjord Cruise and Flam Railway Tour takes you to the most famous attractions in Norway, the Norwegian fjords. Start your journey in the capital city of Oslo before heading to Trondheim by train. Sail from Trondheim to Bergen and enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Norwegian coastline and the surrounding majestic mountains.
Enjoy the historic and friendly Bergen, while visiting the nearby fjords in between the dramatic mountain peaks that surround the city. Take the fjordcruise to the UNESCO World Heritage Nærøyfjord, the narrowest fjord in Europe, before travelling back to Oslo on one of the most beautiful Railway journey in the world.
This tour is a true Norwegian adventure.
When we design our tours we book the best accommodation available, in order to make the trip as comfortable and enjoyable for you as possible.
We offer a great selection of hotels for our clients. You can be assured of a warm welcome and an enjoyable stay at all the options offered by us.
Due to high demand during the summer time and limited accommodation capacity in some regions we cannot always guarantee availability. In these circumstances, we will supply an accommodation of an equal standard in the same region before your travel dates. We highly recommend you book as well in advance as possible.
Comfort: Rooms with private shower(or private bath). Comfort accommodationmay be in guesthouses and hotels ( mostly 3 stars range. Breakfast is included.Many hotels have their own restaurant
Quality: Rooms with private shower(or private bath) and WC. Quality accommodation is always the best hotel available at each location at the time of booking (mostly 4 stars range or 3 stars superior). Breakfast is included.
Arrival to Gardemoen in Oslo. To get to the city center you can take a taxi directly to your hotel, or board the Airport Express Train to the city center. There are many public transportation options as well.
Oslo is the most populous city in Norway and the fastest growing major urban area in Europe. Today Oslo consistently ranks as one of the best cities in Europe in terms of quality of life. Oslo is full of energy, a friendly atmosphere and nature at its doorstep.
If you arrive early we recommend you to buy the Oslo Pass. You can purchase the pass at the Tourist Information Centre or through hotel receptions and many other official sale points in Oslo. The Oslo Pass is a terrific value that will allow you free admission to many attractions and museums as well as special offers to many restaurants, shops and more.
Overnight stay in Oslo
Enjoy your early breakfast in Oslo before you head to Oslo Central Station to board the Dovrebane train. On your way along the Dovre Mountain you will pass historical villages and the mountain area known for the home of the musk ox. There are many top-rated attractions in Trondheim and here are some that we recommend; Nidaros Cathedral was built by King Olav Kyrre in the years 1066-1093. Wander through the harbor area to get a feel of how this city became a critical marketplace from the Viking ages right up through today. Stroll down to the Market Square and experience the city’s main street named Munkegata and the medieval Archbishop’s Palace. The Trondheim Science Museum is a popular attraction for locals and great for younger children with many hands-on experiments and displays.
Departure from Oslo : 08:07
Arrival in Trondheim : 14:50
Overnight stay in Trondheim
After your breakfast at your hotel in Trondheim, you will head to the harbour to board the Hurtigruten Coastal Voyage. after departure you will pass the islands Munkholmen and Hitra before you head towards Kristiansund and Molde, Roses. The steep, gray and high peaks of Romsdal Alps gleams in the background of your journey. Explore the fascinating landscape, such as the picturesque Nordfjord under the famous Jostedalen glacier. Enjoy the mighty Sognefjord before you arrive in the afternoon the day after in Bergen, the city between the seven mountains.
Please note that passenger date of birth information must be provided when the booking is made.
Departure time is 10:00 ( Day 3)
Arrive in Bergen 14:30 (Day 4)
Overnight stay on board
The cruise journey continues through the beautiful landscapes of the fjords and completes in Bergen early in the afternoon. Enjoy some free time in the historic and friendly city of Bergen. Bergen offers a wide range of sights to visit and lots of exciting activities. We recommend to take a walk to the harbor, with sights such as Bergenhus Fortress and the world famous and UNESCO World Heritage site, Bryggen. For your afternoon in Bergen there is a large variety of interesting activities, galleries and museums to visit.
Overnight stay in Bergen
The day is yours to enjoy some leisure time in Bergen. Here are a few choices that we recommend:
Fløibanen Funicular Railway is a short trip that starts from the city center, and takes you up Mount Fløyen, approximately 320 metres above sea level. Wonderful view over the city !
Bryggen is the harbor area of Bergen where the very first buildings were constructed. It is one of Norway’s main attractions and is on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. The magnificent architecture of these wooden buildings is carefully preserved and hosts a variety of restaurants, shops, offices, artists’ studios, craft workshops, and the Bryggen Museum. The Fish Market in the heart of Bergen is a must see and one of Norway‘s most frequented outdoors markets.
For your evening in Bergen there is a large variety of delicious international restaurants, small cafés, bars and nightclubs to choose from.
Overnight stay in Bergen
You will board the Bergenbanen train early in the morning to Voss. Bus will wait after you in Voss for your journey to the viking village Gudvangen in Aurland.
One of the highlights of the journey waits after you in Gudvangen, the fjordcruise to the UNESCO World Heritage Nærøyfjord, the narrowest fjord in Europe. The boat will sail you to the lovely village in Aurland, Flåm.
In 1960 most of the people in Flåm were farmers, nowadays most of the inhabitants work in the tourism industry or on the railway.
Overnight stay in Flåm
Enjoy the village Flåm before lunch, we recommend the Flåm Railway Centre (free admission) and Ægir brewery and pub.
In the afternoon you will travel with Flåm railway through fairytale landscape, with beautiful waterfalls and deep blue fjords that this area is known for. The train will stop at the mountain railway station of Myrdal. Here you will switch to the Bergensbanen journey to Oslo. Many people say the railway between Oslo and Bergen is one of the most beautiful railway journey in the world, and this side journey with Flåm railway is the most stunning section. This Journey will literally and figuratively leave you breathless !
Overnight stay in Oslo
After breakfast, take the Airport Express Train from city center that will take you directly to the Gardermoen airport.