BEST of NORWAY Journey from Oslo to Bergen

AVAILABLE TOUR DATES: August 12 - 22, 2021

BEST OF NORWAY Journey from Oslo to Bergen | 11 Days

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS Day 1 | Fly to Norway Air From Most Major U.S. Gateways Aker Brygge Climb aboard for our overnight flight across the Atlantic. Enjoy in-flight Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation Eidsvoll entertainment and meal service as you travel to start your incredible Meals: In-Flight 9 Nights Quality Accommodations Geirangerfjord adventure to Norway. Dalsnibba Mountain Plateau* 17 Meals: Day 2 | Arrive in Oslo 9 Breakfasts | 2 Lunches | 6 Dinners Briksdal Glaciers Today we will arrive in the picturesque city of Oslo. Known for its green Professional Tour Manager Hopperstad Stave Church spaces, arts, and culture, there will be plenty to see and experience. After Itinerary Activity Admissions Flam Mountain Railway Oslo & Bergen Touring clearing customs we will board a deluxe motorcoach and take a short *May be closed due to inclement weather. tour of this capital city. Afterwards, we’ll transfer to our hotel to relax. This evening we’ll enjoy a welcome dinner with the group.Meals: D

Oslo, Norway

Day 3 | Oslo Touring ACCOMMODATIONS This morning we continue touring Oslo with a local guide. We’ll pass the Night 1 Overnight Flight medieval Akershus Fortress from the 13th century, the City Hall, Royal Nights 2 & 3 Radisson Blu Plaza - Oslo, Norway Palace, Parliament, and more. One highlight will be Aker Brygge – once a ship’s wharf, it is today a pedestrian area with shops, restaurants, and Night 4 Hotel Wadahl - Gala, Norway cultural activities. We’ll also make a stop at the Vigeland Sculpture Park, Nights 5 & 6 Hotel Union - Geiranger, Norway one of Norway’s most-visited attractions with over 200 stone, bronze, Nights 7 & 8 Hotel Kviknes - Balestrand, Norway and cast iron sculptures. Our final stop will be the famous Viking Ship Nights 9 & 10 Radisson Blu Royal - Bergen, Norway Museum, home to the best-preserved Viking ship on display. This was Note: A valid passport book is required for this tour. discovered across three royal burial mounds by the Oslofjord. The evening TRIP COST PER PERSON will be at your leisure to continue exploring this beautiful city. Meals: B Includes Air From Most Major U.S. Gateways Day 4 | Oslo / Lillehammer / Gala Double Single Our morning starts with a scenic drive to Eidsvoll, the site where the $5,695 $6,295 Norwegian Constitution was signed in 1814. Afterwards, our journey Tour Deposit: $300 per person continues north through the town of Hamar. Upon arrival in Lillehammer, Optional Guest Protection Plan: $475 per person 1 2 3 4 5 we’ll visit the spectacular Maihaugen museum. With close to 200 buildings, Final Payment Due: 90 Days before Departure Activity Level this museum is one of Europe’s largest open-air museums. Tonight, we’ll relax in Gala at a hotel overlooking a stunning lake. Meals: B, D

www.GoWithLandmark.com Bergen, Norway

Day 5 | Gala / Geiranger Day 8 | Balestrand Touring / Cider House The astounding scenery continues as we travel north to the fjord village of Today we’ll enjoy a tour of Balestrand with a local guide. Highlights will Geiranger. Our driver will include hairpin bends to the summit of Mount include a Viking burial site and wooden church along the fjord. We’ll Dalsnibba for incredible views of Geirangerfjord and the mountains, also visit the Cider House and learn how to bake a local cake, Helekake, lakes, and waterfalls. After arriving in Geiranger, we’ll get our first upon a griddle while enjoying locally produced cider and juice. This close look at Norway’s most dramatic fjord. A UNESCO site, this fjord afternoon will be at our leisure to enjoy this historic village. Meals: B measures 10 miles long and 960 feet deep. Meals: B, D Day 9 | Flam Mountain Railway / Bergen Day 6 | Geiranger Fjord Center / Scenic Cruise Depart Balestrand this morning and travel to Vangsnes where we’ll visit This morning we’ll visit the Geiranger Fjord Center and learn about Hopperstad Stave Church. This afternoon, we’ll enjoy the scenic scenery the local history and nature. Afterwards, enjoy a scenic cruise of the as we take a ferry from Gundvangen to Flam. After disembarking from Geirangerfjord by RIB boat to get close to the famous waterfalls. Return this unforgettable cruise, board the Flam Mountain Railway for an hour- to Geiranger this afternoon for a relaxing afternoon. Meals: B, D long, scenic ride ascending 2,600 feet. We’ll pass through 20 tunnels, see thundering waterfalls, and gaze up at towering mountains. Our day ends Day 7 | Briksdal Glacier / Balestrand in Bergen where we’ll relax this evening. Meals: B We’ll travel south this morning and ascend the spectacular Geiranger hairpin road. Continue to Briksdal and enjoy the troll car ride to see the Briksdal Glaciers. After a scenic drive, we’ll arrive in the quaint village of Fjaerland. More beauty awaits on our drive along the Sognefjord as we travel to Balestrand. Meals: B, L, D

Village Near Flam

Day 10 | Bryggen Wharf Area / Hanseating Museum Walk through the scenic village of Bergen this morning with a local guide where we’ll visit the Bryggen wharf area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in addition to the Hanseatic Museum. This afternoon will be at our leisure to continue exploring this incredible city. Tonight we’ll enjoy our final Norwegian meal as we reflect on Norway’s beauty.Meals: B, L, D

Day 11 | Travel Home This morning our journey through Norway will come to an end. We’ll RIB Boat on Geirangerfjord travel to the Bergen airport where our flight home awaits. As we fly home, we’ll reflect on the unforgettable and distinct beauty of Norway.Meals: B