Across the roof of Norway - Oslo to Bergen
from £770 per person
Friendly, down-to-earth people, unique scenery, summer nights bright as day and trendy cities make Norway a very special country. This tour takes you through some of Norway's most amazing fjord scenery and beautiful cities.
You can experience the scenic and unique Bergen Railway, Northern Europe's highest-altitude railway line, the breathtaking Flam Railway, the Aurlandsfjord, the narrow Naeroyfjord and the steep hairpin bends of Stalheimskleiva not forgetting the chic capital of Norway, Oslo and trendy Bergen.
This mini break offers you the ideal combination of nature, culture and pulsating city life.
You’ll see the best of Norway on this 5 day two-centre mini break. The tour starts from the capital of Norway, Oslo. Explore this old Viking town by foot as most sights are a stone throw away from each other. Spoil your taste buds in Aker Brygge’s renowned restaurants or shop till you drop on Karl Johan Street.
On day 3 you’ll experience “Norway in a nutshell” by travelling across the roof of Norway, taking the famous Flam railway and sailing along the narrow and magnificent fjords onwards to Bergen. Spend the last nights in charming hanseatic town of Bergen. Visit the centre of the town, the Fish Market where you can also enjoy fresh seafood for lunch. If you’re looking for the best view of the town; climb or take the funicular up to Mount Floyen. Bryggen, the quay side listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List is a must when in Bergen!
We offer superior and standard grade accommodation on this tour. Superior accommodation is in Grand Hotel in Oslo and Hotel Neptun in Bergen whereas standard accommodation is booked in Hotel Bygdøy Allé and Hotel Bergen.
Price is based on 2 people sharing a room and includes flights from London to Oslo and back from Bergen, 2 nights in chosen hotel in Oslo, Norway in a nutshell day excursion from Oslo to Bergen and 2 nights in Bergen in chosen hotel. From price is based on standard accommodation and departure between 15 June and 15 August. The tour can be extended in Oslo or Bergen.
Departures every day May-September 2010.
ITINERARY
Day 1
Fly with scheduled SAS flight to Oslo. The capital of Norway is situated at the head of Oslo fjord and is surrounded by forests. Two nights in Oslo in chosen hotel.
Day 2
Day at leisure.
Oslo is a very compact capital and most sights are within walking distance. Vigeland Sculpture Park is a must as well as Aker Brygge for those who want to experience Norwegian and international culinary master pieces.
Day 3
After breakfast jump in the train heading towards the roof of Norway. After 4,5 hour journey you’ll reach Myrdal and start descending down by famous Flam railway. After arriving to Flam it is time to change mean of transport to a ferry. Sail along “Narrow fjord” towards Gudvangen and continue to Voss. Rejoin to the rail way to Bergen where you will arrive in the evening. Two nights in chosen hotel in Bergen.
Day 4
Day at leisure.
Explore the city by foot, climb (or take the funicular) to Mount Floyen, enjoy a fresh seafood lunch at the fish market in this charming seaside town
Day 5
Morning at leisure before flying back home with SAS.
Hotel, Activity and Local Information
Standard accommodation in Oslo and Bergen
Hotel Bygdøy Allé is a little gem right in the centre of Bygdøy Allé in Frogner, one of Oslo's smartest commercial and shopping districts, just a short distance away from all the sights in Oslo. Rica Hotel Bygdøy Allé is a full-service hotel. The hotel's rooms are decorated in bright, tasteful colours. There are a number of non-smoking rooms available for non-smokers and allergy sufferers. All rooms are equipped with TV, radio, telephone, shower/bath, trouser press and hair-dryer. Hotel Bergen is centrally located in the heart of Bergen, in historic Tornøgården. Tornøgården is an old brick building which for decades housed offices along with a shop selling toys and stationery. The old toy shop has now become the attractive foyer. The hotel is only a stone's throw from Torgallmenningen and Grieghallen, and just a few minutes' walk from the fish market and Bryggen. The hotel offers rooms tastefully decorated in light colours, with a delightful bathroom with shower and WC. All rooms have a minibar, TV with pay-TV and hair dryer. Wireless internet access (IpZone) is available throughout the hotel.
Superior accommodation in Oslo and Bergen
Grand Hotel Oslo is a deluxe, full-service hotel, situated in a very central location on Oslo's main thoroughfare, the famous Karl Johans Gate. It is within walking distance of Oslo's main shopping and cultural areas, as well as the city's best sights. The hotel was opened in 1874 and is one of the most traditional hotels in Norway. The hotel offers rooms which are comfortable and tastefully decorated, providing an ambience that has evolved down the generations. All rooms come with a TV, mini-bar, hair-dryer, trouser press and telephone with a direct outside line. Neptun Hotell is synonymous with good food, wine and art! This hotel is located in the centre of Bergen and is a first-class full-service hotel. You can visit the gourmet restaurant Lucullus, enjoy a glass of fine wine in Pascal Mat&Vin or wander around looking at the hotel's 750 works of art. The hotel is renowned for its collection of contemporary Norwegian art, which is on display throughout the whole hotel. Neptun has many suites, each with its own individual, distinctive furnishings.
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