Best of Norway with Oslo Extension
Best of Norway with Oslo Extension
Best of Norway with Oslo Extension
8 Days Starting and ending in Oslo, Norway
Visiting: Oslo, Hardangerfjord, Bergen, Europe
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Tour code:
ZME-2025
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Discover the best of Norway with an unforgettable journey that starts and ends in Oslo. This tour includes guided sightseeing in Oslo, featuring a walk through Frogner Park and a visit to City Hall. Experience the historic stave church in Borgund and the breathtaking Steinsdalsfossen waterfall. Enjoy a ride on the spectacular Flåm train and an orientation drive in Bergen, covering Bryggen, the Hanseatic Wharf, the harbor, and the Fish Market. Accommodations include stays at Thon Opera in Oslo, Fretheim in Flam, Brakanes in Hardangerfjord, and Scandic Ornen in Bergen. Meals and the services of a professional Tour Director and local guides are included, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Oslo,Norway
Location: Oslo
Accommodation Name: Thon Opera
Meals Included: Dinner
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Day 2: Oslo
Location: Oslo
Accommodation Name: Thon Opera
Meals Included: Breakfast
OSLO A Walk in the Park OSLO Guided sightseeing includes a walk through Frogner Park and a visit to City Hall. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT ART & ARCHITECTURE Frogner Park contains over 200 sculptures in granite, bronze, and wrought iron, along with fountains and bridges comprising the life’s work of legendary sculptor Gustav Vigeland. Visit the stately Oslo City Hall, with its red-brick architecture, soaring towers, and 49 bells. Here, the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony takes place each year.
Day 3: Oslo,Borgund,Flam
Location: Oslo
Accommodation Name: Fretheim
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
OSLO–BORGUND–FLAM Portals to Heaven BORGUND Visit the stave church. (B,D) 196mi/ 315kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT ART & ARCHITECTURE The stavchurches are Norway's most important contribution to world architecture and Norway's oldest preserved timber buildings. One of the most famous and distinctive is Borgund’s.—built around 1180—is dedicated to the Apostle Andrew. Some of the finest features are the lavishly carved portals and the roof carvings of dragons' heads.
Day 4: Flam,Myrdal,Voss,Hardangerfjord
Location: Hardangerfjord
Accommodation Name: Brakanes
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
FLAM–MYRDAL–VOSS–HARDANGERFJORD Deep Blue Beauty FLAM [LF] Ride the spectacular Flåm train (B,D) 127 mi / 205kmLOCAL FAVORITE PICTURE PERFECT Get on board Norway's world-famous Flåm train, a journey past deep ravines, cascading waterfalls, snow-capped peaks, and more on one of the world's steepest standard-gauge railway lines.
Day 5: Hardangerfjord,Steinsdalsfossen,Bergen
Location: Bergen
Accommodation Name: Scandic Ornen
Meals Included: Breakfast
HARDANGERFJORD–STEINSDALSFOSSEN–BERGEN Roaring Waters & A Royal Retreat STEINSDALSFOSSEN Marvel at the spectacular waterfall. (B) 115mi/ 185kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT NATURAL WONDERS Visit the favorite retreat of Emperor Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany at Steinsdalsfossen. It’s believed the emperor frequenty visited the beautiful setting and its falls each summer between 1889 and the start of World War I in 1914.
Day 6: Bergen
Location: Bergen
Accommodation Name: Scandic Ornen
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
BERGEN Orientation drive includes Bryggen, the Hanseatic Wharf, the harbor, and the Fish Market. Farewell dinner
Day 7: Bergen,Oslo
Location: Bergen
Accommodation Name: Thon Opera
Meals Included: Breakfast
BERGEN–OSLO Panoramas on the Rails BERGEN Train ride back to Oslo. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHT EPIC JOURNEY All aboard for some of Scandinavia’s most beautiful landscapes. It crosses the Hardangervidda National Park, onto the Hardangervidda plateau, Europe’s largest high-mountain plateau.
Day 8: Oslo
Location: Oslo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation in Oslo at Thon Opera, in Flam at Fretheim, in Hardangerfjord at Brakanes, and in Bergen at Scandic Ornen.
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Meals
Meals included as per the itinerary: breakfast and dinner on Day 1, breakfast on Day 2, breakfast and dinner on Day 3, breakfast and dinner on Day 4, breakfast on Day 5, breakfast and dinner on Day 6, breakfast on Day 7, and breakfast on Day 8.
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Guided Sightseeing
Guided sightseeing in Oslo including a walk through Frogner Park and a visit to City Hall.
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Visits and Excursions
Visit to the stave church in Borgund, ride on the Flåm train, and marvel at the Steinsdalsfossen waterfall.
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Transportation
Train ride from Bergen to Oslo.
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Tour Director
Services of a professional Tour Director and local guides.
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Small Group Discoveries
Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates, limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure.
What's Not Included
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International Flights
International flights to and from Norway are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and beverages are not included.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
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Gratuities
Gratuities for the Tour Director, driver, and local guides are not included.
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus Europe escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized European tour—without the crowds.
Accommodation
Stay in comfort at Thon Opera in Oslo, Fretheim in Flam, Brakanes in Hardangerfjord, and Scandic Ornen in Bergen.
Mode of Transport
Travel includes a ride on the spectacular Flåm train and a train ride back to Oslo from Bergen.
UNESCO Sites
Bryggen
Meals
7 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of transportation is included in the tour?
The tour includes a ride on the spectacular Flåm train and a train ride back to Oslo from Bergen.
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What kind of accommodations are provided during the tour?
Accommodations are provided in Oslo at Thon Opera, in Flam at Fretheim, in Hardangerfjord at Brakanes, and in Bergen at Scandic Ornen.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, meals are included as per the itinerary: breakfast and dinner on Day 1, breakfast on Day 2, breakfast and dinner on Day 3, breakfast and dinner on Day 4, breakfast on Day 5, breakfast and dinner on Day 6, breakfast on Day 7, and breakfast on Day 8.
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What sightseeing activities are included in Oslo?
In Oslo, guided sightseeing includes a walk through Frogner Park and a visit to City Hall.
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What is the highlight of the visit to Borgund?
The highlight of the visit to Borgund is the stave church.
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What can I expect during the visit to Steinsdalsfossen?
During the visit to Steinsdalsfossen, you will marvel at the spectacular waterfall.
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What does the orientation drive in Bergen include?
The orientation drive in Bergen includes Bryggen, the Hanseatic Wharf, the harbor, and the Fish Market.
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Is there a professional guide provided during the tour?
Yes, the services of a professional Tour Director and local guides are included.
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What is the group size for the Small-Group Discoveries?
The Small-Group Discoveries are limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure.
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Are international flights included in the tour package?
No, international flights to and from Norway are not included.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour package?
No, travel insurance is not included and is recommended.
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Are gratuities included in the tour package?
No, gratuities for the Tour Director, driver, and local guides are not included.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of barrhead travel charges.
Up to 98 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 97 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
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