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Your holiday w Welcome to Oslo Prepare for a spellbinding encounter with nature ~ an untamed landscape of fjords, lakes and dense forests that begins in the understated capital of Oslo, set within beautiful natural surrounds. On arrival, transfer to your Stays With Stories accommodation, the Clarion Collection Bastion, an exquisite boutique hotel with a warm personality. Spend the day exploring the city's interesting architecture and exquisite open spaces, before joining your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception to kick-start your journey. (WR, Hotel: Clarion Collection Bastion Journey to Scenic Geilo and Hardangerfjord We journey along the shores of the Tyrifford to the ski resort of Geilo with its scenic location at the foot of Hallingskarvet, before continuing across the Hardanger Plateau to Voringfoss, a cascade of water that plunges impressively into the Mabadalen Canyon below. We continue to Hardangerfjord ~ its title as the ‘Queen of the Fjords’ is well deserved and you'll have an opportunity to admire its deep blue waters as you travel along part of, its shoreline to your hotel in Norheimsund where you will dine tonight. (B, D) Hotel: Thon Sandven Onwards to Beautiful Bergen A scenic drive along lakes and fjords will bring us to the ‘Capital of Fjords’, Bergen. Welll learn about the city’s Hanseatic heritage, enjoying an orientation tour past the 13"-century Haakon’s Hall and bustling fish market. Enjoy some free time to explore this colourful city. This evening, Connect With Locals as the Qvre-Eide family welcome us on their farm for dinner and a very special Be My Guest experience. (B, BMG,@) Hotel: Thon Orion Off to Voss and Stunning Sognefjord Delving straight back into Norway's inspiring natural landscapes, we continue to the ‘King of Fjords’, travelling via Voss, the country’s adventure capital. There's some free time to embark on an Optional Experience on the Flam Railway, one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world. Tonight, we overnight at one of Trafalgar's Stays With Stories - Sognefjord Hotel, nestled right on the breath-taking Sognefjord. (B, D, £) Hotel: Sognefjord Continue to Geirangerfjord Journey from Sognefjord, Norway's longest and deepest fjord, to Geirangerfjord. See the impressive Bayabreen glacier, part of Jostedalsbreen, continental Europe's largest glacier. Your day is filled with pinch-me moments as you skirt past three different fjords. Tonight, we stay on the shores of the fjord at one of Trafalgar's Stay With Stories - Hotel Havila Geiranger. (B, D, <4) Hotel: Havila @ Connect With Locals £\ Stays With Stories WR WelcomeReception L Lunch B Breakfast D Dinner x © a RD FD Your holiday planner See below for a selection of departure dates. Speak to your Travel Agent or search ‘Best of Norway’ on trafalgar.com for all available departures and pricing. 2023 May 05 19 Aug 1125 Jun 02 16 30 Sep 08 15 Jul 1428 2024 May 0317 31 Aug 09 23 Jun 1428 Sep 06 13 Jul 1226 Deals & discounts Sunset and Sunrise on the Geirangerfjord. Soak up this rare opportunity to stay right on the magical shores of one of Norway's most soul- stirring fjords and a UNESCO-listed hotspot. Discover more at trafalgar.com. offers including past guest offers, group booking discounts for 9+ guests, multi-trip savings and more visit trafalgar.com/deals A Day at the Breathtaking Geirangerfjord Learn about wildlife conservation from a Fjord Ranger on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. The Geirangerfjord takes centre stage today, you'll get to explore it your way today. You could choose to take a scenic cruise past its tumbling waterfalls and snow-capped peaks. Perhaps take the short drive to Flydalsjuvet viewpoint for a breathtaking panoramic view of the fjord below. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon, soaking up your epic surrounds, or consider joining an Optional Experience to drive Norway's most famous road, the Trollstigen, with its eleven hairpin bends. (B) Venture to Historic Lom and Lillehammer We enjoy a scenic drive to Lom, the gateway to the Jotunheimen Mountains. Here, we will Dive Into Culture and visit a 12-century stave church, adorned with runic inscriptions, paintings and carved dragon figures that are said to protect it against evil. We continue through the Gudbrandsdal Valley before arriving in Lillehammer, the proud host of the 1994 Winter Olympics. (B, 5") Hotel: Scandic Return to Oslo We return to Oslo where we spend the day exploring several of the city's highlights with a Local Specialist, including views of the medieval fortress of Akershus, overlooking Oslo's beautiful harbour, the Opera and the 19"-century Royal Palace, We finish our tour with a visit to the fascinating Vigeland Sculpture Park, proudly displaying the life's work of Gustav Vigeland. After a magnificent encounter with Norway's epic natural landscapes, we enjoy our last evening together at a Farewell Dinner, toasting to a memorable trip. (B, FD) Hotel: Scandic Soli Farewell Norway Our journey through the fjords, falls and forests of Norway has come to an end. We bid our newfound friends a fond farewell and prepare to return home. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers. 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