Golden Route Across Norway 9 days

( 5 Star )

Visit: Oslo – Lillehammer - Åndalsnes - Geiranger - Geirangerfjord – Ålesund - Hurtigruten – Bergen

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This eco-friendly tour will let you discover the many faces of Norwegian nature in just a few days. Trains, busses and ferries will take your through lush farmlands, dramatic mountain areas and breath-taking fjords. In addition, discover the most important cities of Norway Oslo, Lillehammer, Ålesund and Bergen. This route is indeed gold for getting to know Norway!

Welcome to Oslo, Norway’s biggest city and capital for more then 700 years. The history of Oslo dates back to the middle ages and the city is located at the Oslofjord and surrounded by forest. Accommodation in 3* hotel in Oslo city center

Breakfast at the hotel and depart Oslo to Lillehammer by train. Lillehammer hosted the 1994 Winter Olympics. We recommend a visit to Maihaugen Open Air Museum which tells the story of the people in Gudbrandsdalen Valley during the last 300 years. Also recommendable is a visit to the Olympic Museum and the Olympic Arena. Accomodation in 3* hotel Lillehammer city center

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning departure from Lillehammer by train. The journey heads north through the Romsdalen Valley and continues from Dombås with the spectacular Rauma Railway along the Rauma River to Åndalsnes. From Åndalsnes, continue on a tourist bus towards Geiranger. The journey takes you along the Troll Road, with its 11 dramatic turns. A short ferry crossing will take you to the Eagle Road and to Geiranger. Accommodation in 3* hotel in Geiranger

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from Geiranger by boat. The cruise follows the well-known Geirangerfjord with its waterfalls and mountain farms situated high up on the mountainsides in places you wouldn’t believe people and livestock could survive. Arrival in Ålesund in the evening. Accommodation in 3* hotel Ålesund city center (2 nights)

Breakfast at the hotel. Day at your own leisure in the Art Nouveau town of Ålesund. The town centre reveals a lively urban scene with pleasant restaurants and cafés and the picturesque Brosundet canal with its fishing boats.

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy another day to explore the beautiful city of Ålesund. In the late evening you will board the Coastal steamer (Hurtigruten) again for a journey along the Western Norwegian coastal landscape. Accommodation on board Hurtigruten in outside cabins

Breakfast on board of the ship. This morning is yours to relax on board of the ship, seeing the beautiful west coast pass before you reach Bergen in the afternoon. Bergen is Norway’s second largest city and the world’s only city surrounded by 7 mountains and 7 fjords. Accommodation in 3* hotel in Bergen city center (2 nights)

Breakfast at the hotel and enjoy your day at leisure to explore Bergen, the capital of the fjords.

Breakfast at the hotel and day at leisure before your departure according to your own itinerary

Inclusion

1 night in a centrally located hotel Oslo (Bed & Breakfast)
1 night in Lillehammer (Bed & Breakfast)
1 night in Geiranger (Bed & Breakfast)
2 nights in Ålesund (Bed & Breakfast)
1 night on Hurtigruten (outside cabin) Breakfast included
2 nights in centrally located hotel in Bergen (Bed & Breakfast)

Trains:
Oslo – Lillehammer
Lillehammer – Dombås – Åndalsnes
Bus Åndalsnes – Geiranger
Boat Geiranger - Ålesund

Exclusion

International airfares
Optional activities
Other meals, drinks, tips and other personal expenses or services not specified on the program
Personal equipment
Travel insurance
Gratuities
Voluntary tips for guides or drivers
Travel and medical insurance
Any items not mentioned as included