Southern Norway by train and boat

Guaranteed departure with a French-speaking guide – Small group of 18 people.

Departures

May 18 to May 25, 2024
June 01 to June 08, 2024 / June 08 to June 15, 2024 / June 15 to June 22, 2024 / June 22 to June 29, 2024
July 06 to July 13, 2024 / July 15 to July 22, 2024 / July 22 to July 29, 2024
August 03 to August 10, 2024 / August 10 to August 17, 2024 / August 17 to August 24, 2024
September 07 to September 14, 2024

The highlights of the tour include:

• A small group with a maximum of 18 people.
• No buses, but the use of trains and boats for transportation. Environmentally responsible!
• Free time to explore Oslo, Bergen, and Stavanger.
• Visiting beautiful Southern sites such as Sognefjord, Lysefjord, and Bergen.
• 3sup/4 hotels located in the heart of the cities.

DAY 1 | PARIS / OSLO

Arrival in Oslo by flight. Upon arrival in Oslo, you will be greeted at the Oslo airport by your tour guide, and then you’ll be transferred to the city center of Oslo.

You’ll have the evening free for dinner at your leisure.

Overnight stay at the Clarion Collection Folketeateret Hotel or a similar accommodation.

DAY 2 | EXPLORATION OF OSLO

After breakfast at the hotel,

Welcome to Oslo, the capital of Norway. This vibrant city is surrounded by forests and the stunning Oslofjord. Take a leisurely stroll along the streets and explore the city of the royal family, as well as the main street, Karl Johan, with its many shops, bars, and cafes.

In the morning, enjoy a 3-hour guided tour of the Norwegian capital, including visits to City Hall, the Royal Palace, the new Opera House, and neighborhoods with beautiful wooden houses. Explore Frogner Park, an impressive park with 212 sculptures by Gustav Vigeland, a national symbol, and Akershus Fortress.

Lunch on your own.

The afternoon is free for personal exploration of the city.

Dinner at your leisure.

Overnight stay at the Clarion Collection Folketeateret hotel or a similar accommodation

DAY 3 | JOURNEY TO THE FJORD REGION

After breakfast at the hotel,

This morning, you will take a train journey to the west towards the fjords. This magnificent journey is one of the most beautiful train rides in the world.

It takes you through the countryside, mountains, and the high plateau of Hardangervidda before arriving in Myrdal. From there, you board the famous Flåmsbana, a small train with an impressive gradient that brings you down to Flåm at the bottom of the fjord. It winds its way between the mountains and turquoise blue streams, offering a breathtaking landscape.

You are now in Flåm on the shores of the Sognefjord. Check-in at the hotel in the heart of the fjords.

Dinner and overnight stay at the Fretheim hotel with fjord view or a similar accommodation.

In the evening, you may want to explore the Ægir Microbrewery, which has a warm and Viking-inspired atmosphere. This brewery is one of the best in the country and has won several international awards.

DAY 4 | SOGNEFJORD CRUISE

After breakfast at the hotel,

You will board a beautiful cruise on the famous Sognefjord. Departing from Flåm, you’ll sail along the fjord to its mouth. During this journey, be sure to admire the confluences of the various fjord arms, including the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Nærøyfjord, and the numerous villages scattered along the coast.

The last part of the cruise will take you through the archipelago of Bergen, arriving in the late morning.

Arrival in Bergen, the beautiful capital of the Fjords, with its city center designated as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.

Dinner at your leisure.

Overnight stay at the Kløverhuset hotel or a similar accommodation.

DAY 5 | DISCOVERY OF BERGEN

After breakfast at the hotel,

Enjoy a guided walking tour of Bergen. The program includes a visit to the harbor with its fish market, the Hanseatic Quarter (the Hanse was the league of merchants from northern Germany), and the old district of “Bryggen” with its well-preserved, colorful wooden houses. You’ll also have the opportunity to do some shopping in the many shops along the pedestrian streets in the city center.

The afternoon is free for you to soak in the atmosphere of the old port. Take a leisurely stroll along the fish market or wander through the alleyways lined with wooden houses. If you take the funicular to the top of Mount Fløien, you can admire Bergen, the city of seven hills, from above.

Dinner at your leisure.

Overnight stay at the Kløverhuset hotel or a similar accommodation.

DAY 6 | COASTAL CRUISE

After breakfast at the hotel,

Enjoy your last morning in Bergen before boarding a coastal cruise. For 5.5 hours, you’ll be on board a ferry heading south along the coast. Be sure to step out on deck to admire the coastline and its islands until your arrival in the evening.

You’ll disembark in Stavanger, the oil city, still somewhat undiscovered despite its evident charm. Transfer to your hotel.

Dinner at your leisure.

Overnight stay at the Thon Stavanger hotel or a similar accommodation.

DAY 7 | STAVANGER, LYSEFJORD CRUISE AND PREKESTOLEN

After breakfast at the hotel,

Explore Stavanger on foot. The itinerary includes a stroll through the charming old town with its white wooden houses adorned with flowers. Don’t miss a detour to Øvre Holmegate, a colorful little street with houses that will brighten your day.

As Stavanger is the oil capital of Norway, a museum dedicated to this industry might pique your interest.

In the afternoon, embark on a 3-hour cruise on the Lysefjord, where you can admire the famous Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen). It’s a beautiful experience of raw nature! Return to Stavanger.

Dinner at your leisure.

Overnight stay at the Thon Stavanger hotel or a similar accommodation.

DAY 8 | STAVANGER / PARIS

After breakfast at the hotel,

Transfer to Stavanger Airport.

Flight to Paris.

Arrival in Paris.

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Hotels or similar:

• Oslo: Clarion Collection Folketeateret
• Flåm: Fretheim Hotel
• Bergen: Kløverhuset Hotel
• Stavanger: Thon Hotel Stavanger