MAJESTIC HIGHLIGHTS OF NORWAY

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1 MAJESTIC HIGHLIGHTS OF NORWAY ITINERARY Day 1 : THE CAPITAL OF NORWAY Arrive to Gardermoen Airport in Oslo. For an easy and comfortable way to get to your hotel in central Oslo, we are happy to arrange a private transfer for you. If you arrive early, we suggest buying an Oslo Pass for free travel on all public transit along with free admission to over 30 museums and attractions plus special offers on entertainment, restaurants, shops and more. The pass can be purchased at tourist information centres or at most hotels and major attractions in the city. Spend the night at a hotel in central Oslo. HIGHLIGHTS : Oslo. Day 2 : THE SCENIC MOUNTAIN VALLEY In the morning, collect your rental car in Oslo and start your journey through the Hallingdal Valley on your way to Geilo, a charming mountain village. On this scenic

2 drive, you will travel past steep ski hills, through beautiful forests and over plateaus with great views. Spend the night at a hotel in Geilo. Driving distance approx. 219 km / 136 mi. HIGHLIGHTS : Geilo. Day 3 : THE MAGNIFICENT HARDANGERFJORD From Geilo, you will continue the journey to Bergen. The drive will take you past the Hardangervidda National Park to the inner parts of beautiful Hardangerfjord, with its spectacular views. On your way you will pass such highlights as the impressive waterfall, Vøringfossen the highest in Norway, with a 182-metre cascade and the dramatic and narrow Måbødalen valley, along Eidfjord. Spend the night at a hotel in Bergen. Driving distance approx. 243 km / 151 mi. HIGHLIGHTS : Bergen - Eidfjord - Hardangervidda National Park - Vøringfossen Day 4 : BERGEN, THE WORLD HERITAGE SITE Bergen is a wonderful city, full of life and culture. In this must-visit city, you will find Bryggen, listed by Unesco as a World Heritage site; exceptional old houses; a vibrant

3 fish and flower market; cable cars offering stunning views; great museums; dynamic culture, and more. Spend the night at a hotel in Bergen. HIGHLIGHTS : Bergen - Bryggen. Day 5 : THE WORLD S LONGEST AND DEEPEST FJORD The day will start by heading to Norway s adventure capital, Voss. In Voss, you can try out one of the many thrilling activities the town and its hinterland have to offer. Another option would be to visit the beautiful Aurlandsfjorden, to experience the truly enjoyable train ride between Flåm and Myrdal. Your journey will continue as you head on to the Sognefjorden Norway s longest and deepest fjord taking in such highlights as the town of Stalheim and Aurlandsdalen, before reaching Sogndal, your final destination of the day. Spend the night at a hotel in the Sogndal area. Driving distance approx. 252 km / 157 mi. HIGHLIGHTS : Aurlandsfjord - Flåm - Myrdal - Sogndal - Sognefjord - Voss Day 6 : GLACIER AND GEIRANGERFJORD

4 Head out for another exciting day in the fjords and mountains of Norway. From Sogndal, drive the Fjærlands Road to see the graceful Jostedal Glacier, mainland Europe s largest icecap. Then continue via Lake Jolster, Loen and Stryn to Hellesylt, where you will take the ferry on the lovely Geirangerfjord, which can easily be considered the most beautiful fjord in the world. Here you will find magnificent and impressive waterfalls, such as the Seven Sisters and Bridal Veil. Spend the night at a hotel in the Geiranger area. Driving distance approx. 227 km / 141 mi. HIGHLIGHTS: Geirangerfjord - Jostedalsbreen National Park - Loen - Seven Sisters & Bridal Veil. Day 7 : ÅLESUND S BEAUTIFUL ART NOUVEAU ARCHITECTURE Enjoy a relaxing morning in Geiranger before taking the shortest road across Nordalsfjorden, and along Storfjorden to Ålesund. Spend the rest of the day exploring the beautiful Art Nouveau architecture in the city centre, or visiting the Atlantic Sea Park. If you want to learn more about the history of the town, visit the Sunnmøre Museum or the Jugend Center Museum. You should also walk the stairs up to the city mountain Aksla, to enjoy the stunning view from Fjellstua. Spend the night at a hotel in Ålesund.

5 Driving distance approx. 186 km / 115 mi. HIGHLIGHTS: Ålesund - Mount Aksla & Fjellstua. Day 8 : GUDBRANDSDALEN AND THE OLYMPIC TOWN OF LILLEHAMMER Drive from Ålesund through Gudbrandsdalen to Lillehammer, the host town of the 1994 Winter Olympics. In Lillehammer, you can visit the Maihaugen open-air museum, the Olympic Museum and/or the Lysgårdsbakken Olympic Arena. Spend the night at a hotel in Lillehammer. Driving distance approx. 368 km / 229 mi. HIGHLIGHTS: Gudbrandsdalen Lillehammer. Day 9 : OSLO, THE END OF LINE Start the day in Lillehammer and then drive to Oslo, to close the circle. In Oslo, you can spend the rest of the day visiting Frognerparken, the Holmenkollen ski jumping arena, or just relax and enjoy a good meal at one of the capital s many fabulous restaurants. Spend the night at a hotel in central Oslo. Driving distance approx. 185 km / 115 mi.

6 HIGHLIGHTS: Lillehammer - Oslo. Day 10 : DEPARTURE For transportation to Gardermoen Airport, we recommend taking the Flytoget airport express train from Oslo Central Station. If your flight is in the afternoon, you have more opportunity to do some last-minute shopping, visit one of Oslo s many museums or just relax at a café after this enjoyable holiday. Driving distance approx. 185 km / 115 mi. HIGHLIGHTS: Oslo. INCLUDED Meet and Greet transfer from Arlanda airport to hotel Accommodation (comfort/quality) for 7 nights Daily Breakfast Train from Stockholm to Copenhagen Overnight cruise from Copenhagen to Oslo; cabin accommodation (comfort/quality) Train from Oslo to Stockholm Private transfer to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport at departure

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