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Fabulous Fjords & Stockholm
Visit: Bergen – Stalheim - Flaam - Fagernes - ¬Oslo – Stockholm
8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS
GUARANTEED DEPARTURES 2020:
Experience the best of the fjords and the Swedish capital, Stockholm, on this journey. You will be treated to cultural and historic delights of some of the capitals of Scandinavia and the wild nature of the Norwegian fjords. Enjoy this fabulous part of the world and appreciate a fantastic blend of history and nature
Arrival to Bergen Airport, meet & greet by a English-speaking representative, for Regular Arrival Transfer Service to the hotel* for check-in (Please see notes below for this service). Please consult the welcome letter, which you will receive upon check-in at your hotel, and kindly note where and when to meet your tour leader on Sunday. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Breakfast at the hotel. The morning is at your leisure. Please be in the hotel’s reception area at 14:00 to meet your tour escort and receive information about the upcoming tour. At 15:00, we meet our guide for a panoramic sightseeing tour during which we will delight in St. Marys Church, Haakon’s Hall, the colourful and picturesque fish markets and the old Bryggen area (no entrances included). The evening is at your leisure.
Optional: FLOEIBANEN
View Bergen from the peak of Mount Floeyen
The Floeibanen funicular in Bergen in the heart of Bergen is one of Norway’s best-known attractions. The journey up to the peak of Mount Floeyen (320 m above sea level) takes 5–8 minutes. The journey is an experience in itself, cutting through the steep mountain side and forests revealing more of the city below. At the top you can enjoy fantastic views over Bergen and Norwegian coastline.
Breakfast at the hotel. The morning is at your leisure to further explore the stunning fjord capital of Bergen. Early afternoon departure from Bergen and travel to the historic town of Voss, with a stunning background of snow clad mountains. After a short break, the journey continues towards Naeroy valley where our hotel is situated. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the breath-taking views down the Stalheim Gorge. Dinner is included at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, the coach continues down the Naeroy valley to Gudvangen where we embark on a ferry along the Naeroyfjord, one of the narrowest and most popular fjord journeys in Norway. Disembark in the stunning village of Flaam where you will have some free time if you do not choose to join the optional tour with the famous panoramic train ride Flaamsbana.
Optional: Flamsbana
Duration: approximately 2 hours Minimum 10 persons
Flamsbana is one of the steepest train lines in the world on normal tracks. The 2-hour train journey runs through fantastic nature, past the Rallar road, steep mountains, breathtaking waterfalls, 20 tunnels and offers a multitude of views. In the span of a single hour, the train takes you from the ocean level at the Sognefjord in Flam, to the mountaintop at Myrdal mountain station on Hardangervidda, 863 meters over the ocean.
Optional: Stegastein Viewpoint
Duration: approximately 2 hours Minimum 6 persons
An unmissable sightseeing trip for any visitor to Flaam. The Stegastein Viewpoint is part of the Norwegian Scenic Route that runs from Aurland to Laerdal. This structure, which juts out 30 meters from the mountainside, 650 meters about the fjord, offers and unparalleled panorama. A more amazing view of the fjord, mountains and surrounding is hard to imagine.
In the afternoon, the coach journey continues along the Aurlandfjord, via Aurland and Laerdal. A photo stop is made at the popular Borgund Stave church (entrance not included) before continuing the last part of the journey to Fagernes. Check-in and later, dinner at the hotel.
After breakfast, we travel towards Oslo, leaving the mountains behind us. Early afternoon arrival in Oslo and check-in to the hotel. Experience a panoramic sightseeing tour of the Norwegian capital, beautifully situated by a fjord. We will enjoy the view from the Opera house, visit The Vigeland Park and pass the Royal Palace and the main street, Karl Johan. The tour ends at your hotel from where you will have the evening to further explore the Viking capital at your own pace.
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart Oslo and travel (by private coach or by train) to Stockholm, passing through Norwegian and Swedish forests and the region of Varmland, the home of many Nordic legends. Late afternoon arrival to Stockholm, the capital, for check-in to the hotel. The evening is at your leisure.
Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your guide and depart by private coach for a 3-hour city sightseeing tour of Stockholm. The city, built on 14 islands, connected by 57 bridges, embraces the unique character of 13th century Old Town with modern high-tech architecture. Stockholm is proudly called “Beauty on Water”. The sightseeing tour includes the chance for an outside view of the historically significant City Hall, the place of the Nobel festivities. Feel the medieval atmosphere of the Old Town "Gamla Stan", with its Cathedral and Stortorget, where the Stockholm Blood Bath took place. The tour also includes a drive to Fjallgatan where you will enjoy picturesque views of Stockholm. The tour ends at the hotel. The afternoon is at leisure.
Optional: VASA Museum following regular sightseeing
Duration: approximately 2 hours
Includes: entrance to Vasa Museum w/guided tour, private tour guide
Min: 10 persons
Scandinavia’s top museum built around the only intact 17th century warship. Following the city tour visit the Swedish warship, Vasa, considered as one of the world's largest and the pride of the mighty Swedish navy. The Museum was built around the 17th century warship, which sank in Stockholm's inner harbour on her maiden voyage in 1628; its discovery in 1956 and subsequent salvage in 1961 is one of the most important events in marine archaeology. Painstakingly restored to its original magnificence, the Vasa represents an authentic piece of living history.
Breakfast at the hotel. A Borealis Destination Management English-speaking representative will meet you for the Regular Transfer Service to the airport*(Please see notes below for this service).
Inclusion
• 7 nights at hotels in standard double/twin rooms with private facilities • 7 Breakfasts - buffet style • 2 dinners (as per program) • English speaking tour escort from Day 2 to Day 7 • All touring by private coach, including all the sightseeing mentioned in the program • The long-distance bus from day 2 - 7 offers WIFI • Guided tours in the cities of Bergen, Oslo & Stockholm • Regular Arrival Transfer, from Bergen Airport* • Regular Departure Transfer, to Stockholm Airport, ARN* • Porter Service at all hotels during the program (Excl. Day 1 & 8) • Luggage allowance is 1 suitcase + 1 piece of hand luggage per person MONOLINGUAL * ESCORTED IN ENGLISHExclusion
Beverages & extras All services not mentioned in the programNote
HOTELS Scandic Oernen Hotel Stalheim Hotel Thon Hotel Opera Scandic Grand Central Hotel Regular Arrival Transfer Services included in the program are only available for transfers from the Airport in Bergen & to the Airport in Stockholm and only on the published official date of beginning & end of the tour. The transfers are escorted by an English-speaking representative and are shared with other fellow passengers; therefore, minor waiting time at the airport may occur. This transfer service is not valid for passengers with pre/post nights or passengers who require private transfers – for a supplement, private transfers can be reserved for these passengers. Child supplement cost is available on request. : Maximum 2 children per room, sharing with parents. Due to the nature of the tour and the destination, we are unfortunately not able to accept children younger than 7 years old on these tours. Cost for optional activities is available on request.Similar Tours From Norway
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