Simply Norway

Day 1: Arrival in Oslo

Arrival in Oslo airport (flight not included). You will be welcomed by our tour leader (language spoken dependent on the guest) as well as our driver. Transfer to the hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel in the Oslo region.

Day 2: Oslo – Lillehammer - Valdres

Scandinavian breakfast. Head north following the shore of lake Mjøsa, the biggest in Norway, up to Lillehammer, host of 1994 Winter Olympics. Orientation tour and climb up to the foot of the ski jump. Lunch. Continuation towards Gjøvik, then the Valdres region, also known as the "heart of Norway".
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in the Valdres/Hemsedal area.

Day 3: Valdres - Sognefjord - Bergen

Scandinavian breakfast. Drive to Gol, then on to the Hemsedal valley, the ‘dark valley’ towards the Sognefjord, Norway's longest fjord. En route, quick stop to discover one of the country's most beautiful standing timber church: Borgund (entrance not included). Cruise of around two hours on the Sognefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This crossing is a real change of scenery, as the landscape is so impressive. The lunch will be served on board as a typical Norwegian packed lunch. Continuation through Stalheim valley. Stop at the Tvinde waterfall, reputed to be a fountain of youth. Continue towards Voss, then the Bergen region.
Dinner and overnight stay in Bergen region.

Day 4: Bergen

Scandinavian breakfast. Start the day with a two-hour guided tour of the capital of the fjords with a local certified guide. The programme includes the Hanseatic City (UNESCO World Heritage Site): ancient houses with typical architecture from the Hanseatic trading posts; the city's remarkable monuments and the port. Free lunch (not included) then afternoon at leisure to discover this superb city in your own way personal way.
Dinner and overnight stay in Bergen region.

Day 5: Bergen - Geilo

Scandinavian breakfast. Departure along the Hardanger fjord, known as the lovers' fjord and famous for its fruit trees. Stop at Steindalsfossen waterfall, where a short path takes you behind the waterfall. Lunch en route. Stop at Vøringsfossen, one of Norway's highest waterfalls. Continuing on to the Hardangervidda mountain plateau, this national park is a true paradise for hikers and fishermen.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in the Gol region.

Day 6: Geilo - Oslo

Scandinavian breakfast. Travel across the green Hallingdal valley towards the Norwegian capital. Lunch on the way. Arrival in Oslo with a picture stop at Holmenkollen Ski Jump, which gives you an amazing view of the city and its fjord.
Dinner and overnight stay in the Oslo region.

Day 7: Oslo, the Viking Capital

Scandinavian breakfast. 3 hours guided tour of the Norwegian capital with a certified local guide. During this visit, you will discover the Museum of Cultural History, the Fram museum, Gustav Vigeland’s sculpture park and an orientation tour including City hall, Parliament, The Royal Palace and Akershus Fortress. Free lunch (not included) and afternoon at leisure to discover the city at your own pace.
Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel in the Oslo region.

Day 8: Departure from Oslo

Scandinavian breakfast. Transfer to the Oslo airport and help with formalities.