Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival Oslo, Norway.

Independent transfer from the airport to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax or explore this Norwegian Capital.



Overnight accommodation at Clarion Hotel Royal Christiania or similar.
(no meals included)

Day 2

In Oslo.

Breakfast at your hotel. A full day at leisure for independent activities.



Situated at the head of Oslo Fjord and surrounded by forested ridges, Oslo is a vibrant European capital offering a wide range of entertainment and cultural attractions. There are many things to see and experience - Vigeland Park with its impressive sculptures by Norwegian artist Gustaf Vigeland, Holmenkollen Ski Museum and Ski Jump Tower, Viking Ship Museum, Kon-Tiki Museum and many more. Your 24hrs Oslo Pass gives you the convenience of exploring on your own by providing free travel on all public transport, free admission to museums and sights and discounts on regular sightseeings.



Overnight accommodation at Clarion Hotel Royal Christiania or similar.
(Breakfast included)

Day 3

Oslo – Kristiansand.

After breakfast, depart Oslo by train. Your train journey will take you south west through the valleys of Telemark and Agder before reaching Kristiansand. Afternoon arrival. Check-in at your hotel in city centre. The rest of the day is at leisure.



Overnight accommodation at Hotel Norge or similar.
(Breakfast included)

Day 4

In Kristiansand.

Breakfast at your hotel. A full day is free for independent activities.



Built by the Danish King Christian IV in 1641, Kristiansand is characterized by its chessboard layout featuring four town “quarters”, the compact, pedestrianized centre is an attractive mixture of historic gravitas and the relaxed seaside atmosphere typical of southern Norway. Visit Posebyen, the charming old quarter of dwellings, small workshops and family business, is one of Northern Europe's largest preserved developments of 18th and 19th century wooden terraced housing. Other quarters feature a canal and fish market, a lively collection of restaurants, and even a public beach well within the city limits.



Overnight accommodation at Hotel Norge or similar.
(Breakfast included)

Day 5

Kristiansand – Stavanger.

Breakfast at your hotel. Continuing by train, head north west to Stavanger. Afternoon arrival. Check-in at your hotel in city centre. The rest of the day is at leisure.



Overnight accommodation at Victoria Hotel or similar.
(Breakfast included)

Day 6

In Stavanger.

Breakfast at your hotel. A full day at leisure for independent activities.



A lively and cultured city, Stavanger has kept its original character with a compact and charming centre, full of history, shopping and nightlife. Stavanger is the timber town of Norway and is known to be Europe's best-preserved wooden house city. Walk around Old Stavanger, a world-class historical monument comprising of more than 150 timber houses built in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Easily accessible from Stavanger is Pulpit Rock, one of Norway's most famous sights.



Overnight accommodation at Victoria Hotel or similar.
(Breakfast included)

Day 7

Stavanger – Haugesund.

Breakfast at your hotel. Today's journey will take you to Haugalandet, Norway's Birthplace. Depart Stavanger by express boat and head to Haugesund, Haugalandet's main city.



Haugesund is a young and vibrant town with roots dating back to Viking times. The Viking, Harald Hairfair, united Norway as a kingdom, and to commemorate this achievement, Haraldshaugen National Monument was erected here. Close to Haugesund is the village of Avaldsnes, where Harald Hairfair had his home. In Avaldsnes, you can see St. Olav Church, built by Hakon Hakonsen in 1250, and visit the Nordvegen Historie Centre where you can experience Norwegian history from Stone Age to Middle Ages.



Overnight accommodation at Clarion Collection Hotel Amanda or similar.
(Breakfast included)

Day 8

In Haugesund.

Breakfast at your hotel. A full day at leisure for independent activities.



Overnight accommodation at Clarion Collection Hotel Amanda or similar.
(Breakfast included)

Day 9

Haugesund – Bergen.

Breakfast at your hotel. By express boat, continue your journey along the coast to Bergen. Experience some of Norway's most beautiful coastal scenery. You will be sailing over fjords and open stretches of sea, past countless islands and through narrow sounds. Afternoon arrival in Bergen. The rest of the day at leisure.



Overnight accommodation at First Hotel Marin or similar.
(Breakfast included)

Day 10

In Bergen.

Breakfast at your hotel. A full day at leisure for independent activities.



Situated in western Norway and often referred to as the Gateway to the Fjords, Bergen is a city that greets the visitor with open arms. Bergen is considered by many as one of the most beautiful cities in Northern Europe with its centre surrounded by seven mountains. Take a walk along the colorful Fish Market down the lively harbour, Bryggen, listed on the UNESCO's World Heritage List. Explore the nearby archipelago. Visit the composer Edvard Grieg's Museum Troldhaugen.



Overnight at First Hotel Marin or similar.
(Breakfast included)

Day 11

Departure Bergen.

Breakfast at your hotel. Independent transfer to the airport or train station.
Your tour ends after check-out from your hotel.



(Breakfast included)

Extra Information

Inclusions -

10 overnights at centrally located first class and superior tourist class hotels in shared twin rooms. All rooms with private facilities. Breakfast daily.

Exclusions -

Transfers from/to airports, piers and train stations.

Extras -

Euro 552,- single room supplement.
Transfer rates available upon request.