Romantic Hideaways Itinerary
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norway.nordicvisitor.com ROMANTIC HIDEAWAYS ITINERARY DAY 1 DAY 1: EXPLORING OSLO On arrival, you will be met by your private chauffeur, who will transfer you from Gardemoen airport to Holmenkollen Ski Jump for a superb view over the city before heading to your hotel in central Oslo, where you’ll be greeted with champagne and fresh fruit. Spend a night in a luxury hotel/apartment in Oslo. Attractions: Holmenkollen Ski Jump & Museum DAY 2 DAY 2: ENCHANTING MOUNTAIN SCENERY Drive from Oslo to Lillehammer, the host town of the 1994 Winter Olympics. Here you can visit the Maihaugen open-air museum, the Olympic Museum and/or the Lysgårdsbakken Olympic Arena. From Lillehammer, you will head on to Vinstra, and then finally to Lom, a lovely town situated in the heart of Jotunheimen. In Lom, you’ll find one of the few remaining stave churches in Norway and a geological museum that is well worth visiting. Spend a night in a romantic mountain hotel in the Lom area. Driving distance approx. 381 km / 237 mi. Attractions: Lillehammer, Lom, Maihaugen DAY 3 DAY 3: GEIRANGER FJORD, THE WORLD’S MOST ROMANTIC FJORD After breakfast, you will experience majestic mountains and breathtaking fjord scenery as you head on to Geirangerfjord. The fjord is renowned for its beauty and unforgettable views. When you see the snow-covered peaks of the mountains, wild waterfalls and blue waters, you might think you’re in a fairy tale. Geiranger Fjord is certainly one of nature’s masterpieces. Spend a night in a beautiful hotel in the Geiranger area. Driving distance approx. 122 km / 76 mi. Attractions: Geirangerfjord 1/4 DAY 4 DAY 4: CASCADING WATERFALLS AND DRAMATIC DALES At Geiranger, you’ll board a ferry to cross Geiranger Fjord to the picturesque village of Hellesyt. The ferry will pass magnificent and impressive waterfalls, such as the Seven Sisters and the Bridal Veil. From Hellesylt, you’ll continue via Stryn, Loen and Lake Jolster before driving the amazing Fjærlands Road to see the graceful Jostedal Glacier, mainland Europe’s largest icecap. Spend a night in a honeymoon room in a hotel in the Sogndal area. Driving distance approx. 227 km / 141 mi. Attractions: Hellesylt, Jostedalsbreen National Park, Loen, Seven Sisters & Bridal Veil, Sogndal DAY 5 DAY 5: NORWAY’S ADVENTURE CAPITAL Start the day by crossing the world’s longest fjord. Today you will have the option of experiencing one of the many thrilling activities that Norway’s adventure capital, Voss and its hinterland have to offer. Other options would be to enjoy the truly wonderfull train ride between Flåm and Myrdal. Other highlights are Aulandsdalen and Stalheim. End the day in the old Hansa city, Bergen, where you will spend a night in a boutique hotel. Driving distance approx. 252 km / 157 mi. Attractions: Flåm, Flåm Railway (Flåmsbana), Myrdal, Voss DAY 6 DAY 6: BERGEN’S PAST AND PRESENT Relax and enjoy all that this wonderful city has to offer. Bergen, an old Hansa city, is full of life and culture. In this “must-visit” city, you’ll find Bryggen, listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site; exceptional old houses; a vibrant fish and flower market; cable cars offering stunning views; great museums; dynamic culture, and more. Enjoy a romantic meal at one of Bergen’s first-class seafood restaurants. Spend a night in a boutique hotel in Bergen. Attractions: Bergen, Bryggen, Fløibanen Funicular (Funicular Railway) 2/4 DAY 7 DAY 7: GLACIER VIEW FROM BREATHTAKING FJORD Today you’ll start the day by driving from Bergen to the Hardangerfjord Brigde, where you will cross the fjord. Then continue south towards the lovely village of Lofthus. The breathtaking fjord scenery around the village is unique, with its marvellous view over Sørfjorden to Folgefonna Glacier. Spend a night in beautiful Hotel Ullensvang in Lofthus. Driving distance approx. 162 km / 100 mi. Attractions: Hardangerfjord, Kvanndal, Lofthus DAY 8 DAY 8: IMPRESSIVE WATERFALLS AND MOUNTAIN VILLAGES From Lofthus, you’ll drive to Geilo. The drive takes you through the dramatic and narrow Måbødalen Valley, along Eidfjord, and on to the impressive waterfall, Vøringfossen—the highest in Norway, with a cascade of 182 metres. You’ll then pass one of Norway’s biggest national parks, Hardangervidda, before arriving in the charming mountain village of Geilo. Spend a night in a mountain hotel in Geilo. Driving distance approx. 129 km / 80 mi. Attractions: Geilo, Hardangervidda National Park, Vøringfossen DAY 9 DAY 9: MOUNTAIN SPA AND THE END OF LINE Today you’ll close the circle by heading back to the capital, Oslo. Before you start the drive enjoy an ultimate SPA experience at your hotel. The drive to Oslo takes you through beautiful, forested dales and plateaus, passing delightful ski centers. Spend a night in a luxury hotel/apartment in Oslo Driving distance approx. 219 km / 136 mi. Attractions: Ultimate SPA experience 3/4 DAY 10 DAY 10: BACK TO THE REAL WORLD For transportation to Gardermoen Airport, we recommend taking the Flytoget airport express train from Oslo Central Station. If your flight is in the afternoon, you have more opportunity to do some last-minute shopping, visit one of Oslo’s many museums or just relax at a café after this enjoyable holiday. Whatever your needs, we are here to help. If you have any questions about our packages or services, please do not hesitate to contact us. Nordic Visitor Tel: +354 578 20 80 [email protected] nordicvisitor.com 4/4.