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11D8N PICTURESQUE TOUR CODE: ENNORS Norweigians explovation and passion for their natural world has created rich and exciting variety of adventures. Be ready to witness breath-taking UNESCO- protected fjord and mountain scenery, and indulge in historical landmarks and cultural experiences along tour journey.

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DAY 1 an impressive view of the mountain range panoramas of placid rivers, deep ravines, HOME → that stretches as far as the eye can see. cascading waterfalls, and mountain farms Meals on Board You may also wish to take up an optional clinging precariously to snow-capped peaks. Assemble at the airport and depart for helicopter sightseeing tour of Pulpit Rock After lunch, enjoy some free time to explore Stavanger, the third-largest urban zone and that will offer a different perspective of the the enchanting port of Sognefjord at leisure, metropolitan area in Norway. mountain range. and immerse yourselves in the wonderful Note: EU Holidays is not responsible for hiking train museums there. Continue with your DAY 2 guides to Pulpit Rock. drive, which will bring your through a tunnel STAVANGER and across the fjord. Get your cameras ready Meals on Board , Dinner DAY 4 at Bøyabreen Glacier to capture some Once you arrive, take the Stavanger city STAVANGER → BERGEN memorable moments before heading to tour and visit the Iron Age Farm, a restored Breakfast, Dinner your accommodation for the night in the farmstead built on the site of early Iron Enjoy a scenic cruise from Stavanger to small village of Loen. Age farmhouses between 350 and 550 Bergen, along the Norwegian coastal west AD. Continue on your journey to Swords coast. After free at leisure for lunch, proceed DAY 6 in Rock, a commemorative monument on a Bergen city tour – soak up the sights LOEN → GEIRANGER → dedicated to the Battle of Hafrsfjord that led and sounds of the bustling Fish Market in the TROLLSTIGEN → ÅLESUND to the unification of Norway under the late heart of the city; wander along the narrow Breakfast, Dinner King Harald. Take a photo at the picturesque alleyways and step into the smorgasbord of Depart for Hellesylt, and take an hour-long Ullandhaug, which will provide a stunning shops and galleries in Bryggen; and take the ferry cruise across Geirangerfjord to gaze panoramic backdrop of Stavanger. Make a Fløibanen funicular to the top of Mount at the lush, green mountains flanking both quick stopover at the Stavanger , Fløyen for a fantastic bird’s-eye view of the sides of the fjord, as the ferry sails along Norway’s oldest cathedral and the seat of the city. at a leisurely pace. Catch a glimpse of the of Stavanger. mesmerising Seven Sisters Waterfall – one DAY 5 of the most photographed waterfalls in DAY 3 BERGEN → FLÅM → LOEN Geirangerfjord and Ørnevegen (Eagle Road). STAVANGER Breakfast, Dinner Drive on the Ørnevegen (Eagle Road), which Breakfast Enjoy a relaxing drive from Bergen to is the most precipitous part of Road No. 63 Embark on a Lysefjord sightseeing tour, Flåm. You may wish to go for an optional between Geiranger and Eidsdal. Continue which will feature waterfalls, charming experience on board the Flåm Railway, down to Trollstigen, also known as Troll’s

islands, and breathtaking scenery. The and embark on the most incredible train Path, a popular destination that includes 123RF most prominent viewpoint Pulpit Rock, is a journey (as proclaimed by Lonely Planet in steep incline and hairpin bends, before

popular trekking and hiking site that provides 2014) where you will be treated to endless heading to Ålesund to stay for the night. PHOTO:

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HIGHLIGHTS

NORWAY Kristiansund STAVANGER Atlantic Ocean Road • Iron Age Farm (entrance included) 1 1 • Swords in Rock Trondheim • Ullandhaug Alesund • (entrance 1 Trollstigen included) Geiranger • Lysefjord 1 • Pulpit Rock Flight path Loen BERGEN Traverse by coach • Fish Market Traverse by cruise NORWAY • Bryggen Featured destinations • Fløibanen Funicular Railway Overnight stays 1 2 3 GEIRANGER 1 Flåm Oslo • Geirangerfjord cruise Bergen 1 (UNESCO World Heritage Site) • Seven Sisters Waterfall • Eagle Road • Trollstigen 2 ÅLESUND – KRISTIANSUND Stavanger • Aksla mountain • Fjellstua viewpoint • Atlantic Ocean Road drive TRONDHEIM DENMARK Copenhagen • Cathedral • Archbishop’s Palace • Old town bridge • Torvet Square (Market Square) Note: Ørnevegen and Trollstigen programs are time to board a domestic flight to Oslo, the • Nidelva River dependent on weather and road conditions. capital of Norway. If there is time, you may • Stiftsgården (the Royal Residence) If they are not available, an alternative route wish to go for an optional sightseeing tour of • Wharves and canal area with a longer driving time will be taken. Oslo before you tuck in for the night.

DAY 7 DAY 10 DELICACIES ÅLESUND → ATLANTIC OCEAN OSLO → HOME ROAD → KRISTIANSUND Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure till it is time Meal Plan Breakfast, Dinner to transfer to the airport for your flight home. 8 Breakfasts, 6 Dinners Drive up to the top of the Aksla mountain, and be enchanted by the panoramic DAY 11 view of the beautiful city centre from HOME SWEET HOME 3-4 HOTELS the Fjellstua Viewpoint. Proceed on to We hope you enjoyed your trip with EU Kristiansund via the Atlantic Ocean Road. holidays and we look forward to seeing you Scandic Stavanger City STAVANGER Enjoy a walk of Kristiansund and explore again for your next trip. Scandic Bergen City BERGEN the sights of the city. LOEN Leonfjord Hotel Suggested Excursion: ALESUND Scandic Alesund Additional activities that complement your holidays DAY 8 KRISTIANSUND Thon Kristiansund KRISTIANSUND → TRONDHEIM will be at your own discretion and is entirely optional. TRONDHEIM Clarion Hotel & Minimum group size may apply and it is subjected to Breakfast, Dinner Congress Trondheim time permit. Kick off the day with a journey to Trondheim • Oslo sightseeing tour: €69 OSLO First Millennium to view its famous landmarks and attractions Tipping Guideline: (based on 11D8N) *Note: Hotels subject to final confirmation. – take in the sights of ; • €88 per person Should there be changes, customers will be the northernmost medieval cathedral in the offered accommodation similar to this list. world, the Archbishop’s Palace, Old Town Note: Bridge, Torvet Square, Nidelva River, the • A minimum group size of 15 passengers is wharves and canal area and Stiftsgården required for a confirmed departure. • The sequence of the itinerary, flight (the Royal Residence). schedules and hotels are subject to change without prior notice in the event of DAY 9 unforeseen circumstances. TRONDHEIM OSLO • Activities are subject to weather conditions. → • During major events and festivals, Breakfast accommodation may be re-located to Enjoy the day free at leisure to explore outside of the city or in another city without Trondheim or do some shopping till it is prior notice.

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