Highlights of Norway

Day 1: Arrival in Oslo

Arrival in Oslo according to your itinerary. Oslo is Norway's largest city and has been its capital for over 700 years. Oslo's history dates back to the Middle Ages, with the first buildings dating from the year 1000. Oslo lies at the end of the Oslofjord, and the city is surrounded by forests. In 2007, it was voted the second best city in the world by the American magazine Reader's Digest, with a great interest in nature and respect for the environment.

Accommodation in Oslo.

Note: To get from the airport to the city centre or vice versa, we recommend you use low CO2 emission transport such as trains, trams, airport shuttle buses and private transport in electric cars.

Day 2: Oslo

Take advantage of this free day to discover Oslo. We suggest you visit Vigeland Park, the largest sculpture park in the world to display the works of a single artist. This unique sculpture park is the life's work of Gustav Vigeland, with over 200 sculptures on display. Also not to be missed: the city centre with the Parliament, the Royal Palace, the famous Aker Brygge near the Akershus citadel, and the modern district with its restaurants, numerous shops, luxury flats and marina.

Accommodation in Oslo.

Day 3: Oslo - Bergen (train)

Departure by train through the landscapes of western Norway. The railway line links the country's two largest cities and the journey is ranked as one of the most beautiful excursions in the world. Arrival in Bergen, the country's second largest city and the only city in the world to be surrounded by 7 mountains & 7 fjords.

Accommodation in Bergen.

Day 4: Bergen

Enjoy a morning at leisure to discover Bergen, the capital of the fjords. Bergen offers a multitude of attractions and monuments. The most popular are the Hanseatic port of Bryggen, the Fløibanen funicular railway, Troldhaugen - the house where Edvard Grieg lived, and the flower and fish market.

Accommodation in Bergen.

Day 5: Bergen - Sogndal with Nærøyfjord cruise (230 km)

Discover and cross the Hordaland region, passing through Voss to the Stalheim road, which offers breathtaking views of the narrow Nærøy valley and surrounding mountains. You will arrive in Gudvangen, where you will board a ferry (excursion booked in advance). The excursion takes you to Nærøyfjord, one of the many fjords forming part of Sognefjord, known as the ‘king of fjords’ at 204 km long. Nærøyfjord was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005 and is one of the most spectacular fjords in the world.  You will arrive in Kaupanger after a 2-hour ferry journey to Sogndal.

Accommodation in Sogndal.

Day 6: Sogndal – Bøverdal (140 km)

Heading north, Jostedal National Park is home to Europe's largest glacier: Jostedalsbreen, which stretches for just over 60km and covers almost half the total area of the national park. The thickest part of the glacier is 600 metres thick. We suggest heading up to the Nigardsbreen glacier, which is part of the Jostedal National Park (hike to be booked in advance). Then take the Sognefjellet mountain road, high up in the Jotunheimen mountains, which links the Sognefjord to the Gudbrandsdalen valley. Enjoy the breathtaking views.

Dinner and accommodation in the Bøverdal area.

Day 7: Bøverdal – Ålesund (212 km)

Departure from Bøverdal to Lom, where you can admire one of the last stave churches in Norway (admission not included) before arriving in the magnificent village of Geiranger. The Geiranger fjord, waterfalls and majestic mountains of extraordinary beauty have made this one of Norway's most popular tourist destinations. Enjoy a boat trip on Geirangerfjord and relax in this idyllic setting. Continue north to Ålesund, your final destination. Ferry crossing between Eidsdal and Linge (not included).

Accommodation in Ålesund.

Day 8: Ålesund – Trondheim (354 km)

Free day in Ålesund. The city was ravaged by fire in 1904 and rebuilt in an art nouveau style, is a city unique in Europe. The centre boasts a lively urban scene with restaurants and cafés, the picturesque Brosundet canal and fishing boats. The beauty of this city can be appreciated from Mount Aksla, with its breathtaking views over the city and its mountains, islands and fjords. Then set off for Dovrefjell National Park. If you wish, you can take the impressive Atlantic route by car. Two ferry crossings (not included). Arrival in Trondheim in the evening.

Accommodation in Trondheim.

Day 9: Trondheim - Lofoten islands

Visit this charming Norwegian town before catching your flight to the Lofoten Islands - recommended airports: Svolvær and Leknes (flight not included). Trondheim is a Norwegian research centre for education, medicine and technology with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. We suggest visiting Nidaros Cathedral, with its Gothic and Romanesque architecture, which became the coronation church of Norwegian kings after 1400. Head to the airport for your flight to the magnificent Lofoten Islands.

Accommodation in the north of the Lofoten.

Day 10: Lofoten islands

Enjoy a free day in the Lofoten Islands. The Lofoten Islands are located on the 67th and 68th parallel north of the Arctic Circle in northern Norway. The Lofoten Islands are well known for their exceptional natural beauty. Even though they are in the Arctic Circle, they have unusually high temperatures considering their latitude.

Accommodation in the north of the Lofoten.

Day 11: Lofoten islands

Continue exploring these magnificent islands. We suggest visiting the small fishing village of Å, the southernmost point of the islands, and the village of Henningsvær. Not to be missed: Svolvær, the capital of Lofoten.

Accommodation in the north of the Lofoten.

Day 12: Departure from Lofoten islands

Departure according to your own itinerary.