Landscapes of Norway by train
Category
Travel period
All year
Trip type
Group
Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Enjoy a long weekend between Oslo and Bergen to discover the best of Norway in 5 days. You'll discover the Norwegian capital before embarking on one of the country's most beautiful train journeys, through mountains and valleys, before reaching the country's second-largest city, Bergen, famous for its fish market.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Oslo
Arrival at Oslo Gardermoen airport. Welcome by a transfer guide (language on request) and transfer by coach to the city centre. Check-in at your hotel if rooms are available (from 3.00 pm). Lunch at leisure (not included)
Dinner and accommodation in a city centre hotel.
Day 2: Discovery of Oslo
Scandinavian breakfast at your hotel. In the morning, go on a 3-hour guided tour of the city with a local guide (language on request) and coach. The programme includes the city centre, the opera, a visit to the Fram Museum and Vigeland Park. Lunch in the city centre, then free time to discover the city as you wish.
Dinner and accommodation in a city centre hotel.
Day 3: Oslo to Bergen by train
Scandinavian breakfast, before heading to the station to catch the Oslo-Bergen train (7 hrs), recognised as one of the most beautiful train lines in the world. Luggage service included. You'll have the chance to see mountains, waterfalls and glaciers from your comfortable seat. Lunch in the form of a packed lunch on board the train. Arrival in Bergen and check into your hotel. Rest of the afternoon at leisure.
Note: This is the perfect day to add the train from Myrdal to Flåm, one of the most beautiful train ride in Europe! Contact us for more details on this optional excursion.
Dinner and accommodation in a city centre hotel.
Day 4: Bergen
Scandinavian breakfast at the hotel.
After, you will get the chance to go on a 2-hour guided walking tour of Bergen (language on request). The programme includes the Hanseatic City, the harbour, the fish market and the cobbled streets of the city centre. Take a funicular up to the top of Mount Fløyen for a magnificent view of the city and surrounding mountains. Lunch in a restaurant in the city centre. Afternoon at leisure.
Dinner and accommodation in a city centre hotel.
Day 5: Departure from Bergen
Scandinavian breakfast at your hotel. Lunch at leisure (not included). Transfer to the airport with local assistance for boarding formalities (language on request).
Tour Details
Accommodation
• 2 overnight stays in a standard 3* hotel in the centre of Oslo, including breakfast
• 2 overnight stays in a standard 3* hotel in the centre of Bergen, including breakfast
Excursions & activities
• Full board from dinner on the first evening to breakfast on the last day
• The services of a guide for transfers on the first and last day
• Guided tours of Oslo (3 hours, by bus) and Bergen (2 hours, on foot)*.
• Luggage service from the hotel in Oslo to the hotel in Bergen (1 piece of luggage per person)
Transport & Transfers
• Airport / hotel / airport transfers by coach on the first and last day (one transfer per group)
• Train between Oslo and Bergen
• Transfers to/from the train station on day 3
This is a sustainable trip
Local tip
Enjoy the delicious Norwegian seafood by going for lunch at Bergen's fish market! There you will find a selection of fresh sea products, ranging from fresh sushi to take away; to nice lobster to enjoy at the restaurant.
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