Fjords & Glaciers of Norway

Upon arrival, transfer to the city center with the remainder of day at leisure to discover Norway’s “Gateway to the Fjords”. Overnight in Bergen

Meet your group and local guide after breakfast for a walking tour of Bergen which will include the Hanseatic Wharf, Bryggen, the Håkonshall, and the world-famous Fish Market. Explore Bergen as you would like this afternoon, perhaps do some shopping, or visit some of the many museums in the city. You may also wish to take the optional Afternoon Food Tour and take the Fløibanen Funicular up to the top of Mount Fløyen. Overnight in Bergen

This morning, depart from the nearby Bergen port, heading through the magnificent Sognefjord to Balestrand. The afternoon will be at your leisure to explore the area. There are some walking/hiking opportunities nearby, or stroll in the picturesque town with a cider house and an English dragon-style church. Overnight in Balestrand

Day at leisure to enjoy beautiful Balestrand. Optional half day excursion: cruise along a narrower fjord branch to Fjærland. Jostedal Glacier, the largest glacier in mainland Europe, is visible as you cruise. You will take a bus to the edge of Bøya Glacier and the Norwegian Glacier Museum. After the glacier visit, you will return to Balestrand by boat. Overnight in Balestrand

Today’s travel east begins with a cruise along the Aurlandsfjord to the fjord village of Flåm, where you can enjoy lunch and browsing on your own. In the afternoon you’ll board the famous Flåmsbana railway for an hour-long ascent from the fjord valley that will take you along some of the most scenic sights in Norway. After arriving in the small mountain station of Myrdal, a journey on the high-speed Bergen Railway will take you to Norway’s capital, Oslo, for evening arrival. Overnight in Oslo

Your group will enjoy a tour of Oslo’s highlights: Frogner Park with Vigeland’s Sculpture Garden, the Royal Palace, City Hall, Akershus Fortress, and one of several excellent museums. The remainder of day is open for you to explore at your leisure. Overnight in Oslo

In conjunction with your flight, transfer by express train to Gardermoen airport for your return to the US – or extend your stay in Scandinavia!

Departure from Oslo to Stockholm, located on the east coast of Sweden, by high-speed train. After arrival and check-in at hotel closer to central station, remainder of the day at leisure to enjoy Sweden’s capital, a city built on 14 islands, and surrounded by an archipelago of thousands of islands. Overnight in Stockholm

Meet your tour leader at hotel reception, then enjoy a 3-hour sightseeing tour of Stockholm with a local guide. Stockholm, sometimes referred to as the Venice of the North, is surrounded by Lake Mälaren, and by the Baltic Sea. The city’s grand public buildings, palaces, rich cultural history and museums reveal its700 year-old history beautifully. During your sightseeing tour you will visit the Gamla Stan (Old Town), where you will be charmed by cobblestone streets, narrow but beautifully preserved buildings, and The Royal Palace. Overnight in Stockholm

In conjunction with your flight, transfer by airport express train to Arlanda airport for your return to the US – or extend your stay in Scandinavia!