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Scenic Norway 2012
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
ZQ2 |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Escorted Tour |
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Number of Days |
9 |
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Countries Visited |
Norway
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City Highlights |
Bergen, Lillehammer, Loen, Oslo, Stalheim, Telemark |
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Oslo Welcome drink; guided sightseeing, walk through Frogner Park and visit the City Hall; farewell dinnerLillehammer Guided walking tour of the Maihaugen Open-Air Museum (from end-May onwards) Geirangerfjord Boat cruise Jostedal GlacierFjaerland Visit the Norwegian Glacier Museum and watch a five-screen filmSognefjord Boat cruise Bergen Orientation Hardangerfjord Ferry crossingLåtefoss WaterfallTelemark Guided visits of Vemork and the Heddal Stave Church Headsets throughout the tourNote: - Certain mountain roads normally used for this vacation might be blocked by snow early and late in the season. If so, your Tour Director and driver will select a different route.
MEALS
Full Scandinavian breakfast daily (B); 5 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome drink and a farewell dinner in Oslo
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Day 1: Arrive in Oslo, Norway
. Welcome to the land of fjords, lakes, mountains, thundering waterfalls, and gleaming glaciers. Time to rest or start exploring lively Oslo. At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink hosted by your Tour Director.
Day 2: Oslo–Lillehammer
. After a picture stop at Eidsvoll, where the country’s democratic constitution was signed in 1814, proceed along lovely Lake Mjøsa to Lillehammer, proud host of the 1994 Winter Olympics. Time here for lunch and in the afternoon, enjoy a guided walking tour of the unique MAIHAUGEN OPEN-AIR MUSEUM (from end-May onwards). (B,D)
Day 3: Lillehammer–Loen
. Drive through the wide Gudbrandsdal Valley, the lush dairy and timber land of Ibsen’s drama Peer Gynt. Take pictures of the lonely stave church of Lom, then climb above the tree line to 5,000 feet for a breathtaking panoramic view from the Dalsnibba lookout above Geirangerfjord. In the afternoon, enjoy a one-hour CRUISE past the famous “Seven Sisters” cascade. Dock at Hellesylt and head south via Lake Hornindal to peaceful Loen. (B,D)
Day 4: Loen–Stalheim
. Follow the shoreline of the innermost branch of Nordfjord, then cross the mountains to the serene Våtedalen Valley and pristine Lake Jølster. The mountain scenery gets more rugged as you approach the tunnel underneath Jostedalsbreen, Europe’s largest glacier. Stop to see one of the mighty tongues that radiate from the Jostedal Glacier into the surrounding valleys. Next, visit Fjaerland’s excellent NORWEGIAN GLACIER MUSEUM and watch a thrilling five-screen film. In the afternoon, enjoy a two-hour CRUISE on spectacular Sognefjord. Land at Gudvangen and continue to Stalheim, high above the majestic Nærøydal Valley. An exciting optional Flam train ride is available. (B,D)
Day 5: Stalheim–Bergen
. This morning, see the popular lakeside resort of Voss before arriving in pretty Bergen. During your orientation tour, hear about its 11th-century origins and its association with the Hanseatic League. Afternoon at leisure. Stroll through the colorful fish market and the narrow lanes of ancient Bryggen, and ride the funicular up to Mount Fløyen. (B)
Day 6: Bergen–Telemark
. Cross Hardangerfjord by FERRY and drive through the orchards along Sørfjord, whose tranquil splendor inspired Grieg’s Morning Mood. More scenic delights: thundering Låtefoss and the wild Hardangervidda mountain plateau, where Fridtjof Nansen prepared for his polar expeditions. Next is rustic, unspoiled Telemark. (B,D)
Day 7: Telemark–Oslo
. Focus on VEMORK, scene of the daring sabotage action celebrated in The Heroes of Telemark. Learn all about the dramatic events of 1943 from your Local Guide, and also gain an insight into the technology of hydroelectric power generation, one of the pillars of Norway’s economy. Leave the narrow Rjukan Valley via Lake Tinnsjø, where saboteurs sank a ferry loaded with heavy water, dashing Nazi hopes of winning the race for the atomic bomb. Before returning to Oslo in the afternoon, admire HEDDAL STAVE CHURCH, the largest of the country’s remaining medieval wooden churches. (B)
Day 8: Oslo
. Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the National Theater, Parliament, and the Royal Palace. Stroll through magnificent FROGNER PARK with Gustav Vigeland’s over 200 extraordinary bronze and granite sculptures and visit the modern CITY HALL. In the afternoon, an optional excursion to see relics of Norway’s glorious seafaring past is available. Tonight, celebrate the success of your journey with a farewell dinner at your hotel. (B,D)
Day 9: Oslo
. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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OSLO Clarion Royal Christiania (F), LILLEHAMMER Radisson Blu (F), LOEN Alexandra (F), STALHEIM Stalheim (F), BERGEN First Marin (F), TELEMARK Rauland Høgfjellshotell (F) at Rauland Dates and prices do not include international air travel. When planning your trip, allow one extra day before tour date for travel between the USA and Europe.Prices based on double room occupancy.Single room supplement: $383Triple room reduction: $63Extra nights per person in Oslo:in single room $160, in twin room $107, in triple room $94
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