Scenic Norway (ZQ)

10 days from Oslo to Oslo

2023 Tour Details

You’ve been looking for Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, and Vixen in all the wrong places. Pack your binoculars for Norway’s natural wonders, including its scenic Hardangervidda mountain plateau, home to Northern Europe’s largest stock of reindeer. Of course, this gorgeous expanse of land and its antlered residents aren’t the only gifts Norway bestows upon its guests—extraordinary fjords, serene lakes, gleaming glaciers, and thundering waterfalls are all part of the bow-topped package, and this breathtaking tour of Norway presents the most spectacular ways to see them. Cross the orchard-lined Hardangerfjord by ferry, witness the UNESCO-protected Nærøyfjord aboard a relaxing cruise, and revel in the spectacular Nordfjord views aboard the Loen Skylift, Norway’s newest aerial tramway. Beginning and ending in Oslo, this encompassing tour of Norway balances the country’s charming, timeless villages with the surprising architecture and energy of its capital city.

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 DESTINATIONS & SIGHTSEEING

Sightseeing:

OSLO
Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, walk through Frogner Park and visit City Hall; LF farewell dinner at a local restaurant

TELEMARK
Visit the Heddal stave church; guided visit of Vemork

LǞTEFOSS WATERFALL

HARDANGERFJORD
Ferry crossing; LF enjoy apple juice and cider, with lunch at a local fruit farm

BERGEN
Explore Bryggen

SOGNEFJORD & NAERØYFJORD
Cruise

FJAERLAND
Visit the Norwegian Glacier Museum and watch a 5-screen film

JOSTEDAL GLACIER

LOEN
LF Experience the Skylift

GEIRANGERFJORD
Boat cruise, panoramic view at Dalsnibba lookout

LILLEHAMMER
Picture stop at the Olympic ski jump; guided walking tour of the Maihaugen Open-Air Museum

Transportation:

Motorcoach; ferry crossing; boat cruises. Free Wi-Fi available on your motorcoach and in most hotel lobbies.

 Meals

 Meals & Itinerary

Full buffet breakfast daily; 1 lunch; 7 three-course dinners

 Itinerary

Day 1

ARRIVE IN OSLO, NORWAY Welcome to Oslo! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Dinner Dinner

Day 2

OSLO Outdoor Art in Oslo OSLO Guided sightseeing includes a walk through Frogner Park and a visit to City Hall.
Breakfast Breakfast

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 Guztav 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–HEDDAL–VEMORK–TELEMARK Historic Norwegian Heroes HEDDAL Visit the Stave Church. Scenic drive through Rjukan Valley via Lake Tinnsjø.
VEMORK Take a guided visit of the museum.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner
193 mi / 310 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC SPOT Explore the fascinating history of Vemork’s Norwegian Industrial Workers Museum to learn about the historic role the once largest power station in the world played in thwarting Hitler and the Nazi regime during World War II.

Day 4

TELEMARK–LÅTEFOSS–HARDANGERFJORD–BERGEN Sweet Fruits & Sea Fishing LÅTEFOSS Photo stop at the waterfalls.
HARDANGERFJORD Ferry crossing followed by an LF apple juice and cider tasting, with lunch at Steinstø fruit farm.
BERGEN Orientation drive includes Bryggen, the Hanseatic Wharf, the harbor, and the Fish Market.
Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch
202 mi / 325 km

LOCAL FAVORITE
LOCAL TASTES The fruit doesn’t fall far from this family tree along Norway’s heavenly Hardangerfjord where Heidi and Ola Steinstø continue their family’s tradition of nine generations of fruit farming. Taste the home- made apple juice and cider and enjoy lunch amid the beautiful orchards of Steinstø Farm.

Day 5

BERGEN–VOSS–STALHEIM Historic Harbors BERGEN Spend free time this morning in the harbor town.
VOSS Enjoy leisure time.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner
87 mi / 140 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
PICTURE PERFECT Beautiful Bergen paints the shoreline with different hues of its wooden houses along the old wharf on Norway’s southwestern coast. Often called the “Fjord Capital of Norway,” Bergen will charm you with its quaint charisma and the breathtaking natural wonder between the seven mountains.

Day 6

STALHEIM–SOGNEFJORD & NÆRØYFJORD–FJAERLAND–LOEN King of the Fjords SOGNEFJORD & NÆRØYFJORD Take a scenic cruise.
FJAERLAND Visit the Norwegian Glacier Museum.
JOSTEDAL GLACIER Stop for photos.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner
146 mi / 235 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS The Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and deepest fjord, is surrounded by exceptional natural beauty. Cruise onto the wild and wonderful waters of the Naeroyfjord, carved deep amid spectacular views of sheer, snow-topped mountains, waterfalls, and idyllic farms clinging to the mountainsides above one of the most dramatic fjords in Europe.

Day 7

LOEN Skyway to Heaven LOEN Take the breathtaking LF Skylift ride. Free time atop Mount Hoven summit.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

LOCAL FAVORITE
EPIC RIDE Soar 3,000 feet to the summit of Mount Hoven on the aerial tramway above the Nordfjord shores. Take in the heavenly panoramic view of Mt. Skåla and Lake Lovatnet to the east, Jostedalsbreen Glacier and Olden Village to the south, and the winding course of the stunning Nordfjord below. Heavenly!

Day 8

LOEN–GEIRANGERFJORD–DALSNIBBA–LOM–LILLEHAMMER Feasts for the Eyes GEIRANGERFJORD Take a scenic cruise on the fjord
DALSNIBBA Take in the panoramic view from Geiranger Skywalk, Mount Dalsnibba’s platform above the fjord.
LOM Photo stop before continuing to Lillehammer.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner
211 mi / 340 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
PICTURE PERFECT Experience Europe’s highest fjord view from the lofty heights of Geiranger Skywalk, 4500 feet above sea level. Ascend to the breathtaking viewpoint of Dalsnibba for an eagle-eye view of Norway’s spectacular mountain landscapes and sky.

Day 9

LILLEHAMMER–EIDSVOLL–OSLO Norwegian Treasures LILLEHAMMER Photo stop at the Olympic ski jump where the winter games were hosted in 1994. Take a guided walking tour of the Maihaugen Open-Air Museum. Enjoy a scenic drive en route to Oslo along Lake Mjøsa to Eidsvoll. Join a farewell dinner tonight at your hotel.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner
124 mi / 200 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURE & TRADITION In the idyllic open-air museum of Maihaugen, more than 200 historic houses from as far back as the 13th century take you back to traditional life in Norway, including the Garmo stave church from the 1200s and the childhood home of Queen Sonja of Norway.

Day 10

OSLO Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast Breakfast

 Tour Director

With Globus, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of your Tour Director. Averaging over a decade... we’d like you to meet a Tour Director, who is representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

COLLEEN MAIN

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

"Scandinavia, what does the word conjure up to you? Is it Copenhagen's enchanting Tivoli pleasure gardens, Stockholm's authentic Old Town or Norway's majestic mountains and fjords? For me, it's all of this... and so much more! Touring here has shown me the exciting mix of traditional and contemporary architecture, cutting-edge design, the rich Nordic history and the comfortable, easy pace of the Scandinavian lifestyle. Whatever the season, I never tire of the ever-changing colors and magic of its landscape. Quite simply, I have fallen in love with Scandinavia and I am passionate about sharing this with you!"

Tour Director -  COLLEEN MAIN

ANNA-LENA SODERLUND TORNELL

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

"I love to bring visitors to areas where I have lived and worked, i.e. Scandinavia, Russia and Central Europe, to give a piece of my culture to the guests, to make the clients feel at home by introducing them to all aspects of life in the area. To open our eyes and understand customs, habits and history, "what makes me tick the way I tick, and you tick differently" is my focus. How to make the best Swedish meatballs, how to sing children's songs or sharing a proverb we use a lot. When we come back home after a tour, we have a different set of 'glasses'. The knowledge of the world has changed us a bit and we are all part of it, plus we had a really great time together!"

Tour Director -  ANNA-LENA SODERLUND TORNELL

ANDREJ SCHERGIN

Escorting tours for more than 15 years

"Join me in discovering the diversity and mysteries of Scandinavia, Russia and the Baltics. For me, the region is more than a destination full of culinary delicacies, fairytales, troubled pasts and bright futures. For me, a native of the area, it is shrouded in tales of escape and survival, family and social progress. At Cosmos, travel is more than a destination, it is a life experience!"

Tour Director -  ANDREJ SCHERGIN

ANDREJ SCHERGIN

Escorting tours for more than 15 years

"I have not always been a tour director, I worked in a variety of fields until I eventually started escorting weekend tours for fun, I found my true vocation. I love sharing my passion for European cities with my clients, giving them an insider's perspective that they would miss if they travelled on their own. I also love seeing happy smiles on my clients' faces during the whole tour. I enjoy escorting tours to Russia, my native country, especially to Moscow. Although all expect St. Petersburg to be beautiful (and they are not disappointed) most are blown away by Moscow. It is a vibrant city that simply overwhelms with a startling combination of historical monuments, modern sights and night-time illumination."

Tour Director -  ANDREJ SCHERGIN

 Accommodations

OSLO

THON EUROPA

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

TELEMARK

RAULAND HOGFJELLSHOTELL

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

BERGEN

SCANDIC ORNEN

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

STALHEIM

STALHEIM

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior Tourist-Class
  Free Wifi

LOEN

ALEXANDRA

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

LILLEHAMMER

SCANDIC LILLEHAMMER

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

 Optional Excursions

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