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. Stay in a luxury hotel/apartment in Oslo.
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. Stay in a romantic mountain hotel in the Lom area.
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. Stay in a beautiful hotel in the Geiranger area.
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. Stay in a honeymoon room in a hotel in the Sogndal area.
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 stay in a boutique hotel.
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. Stay in a boutique hotel in Bergen.
Day 7: Glacier View from Breathtaking Fjord
Today you’ll start the day by driving from Bergen to Kvanndal, to board a ferry that will take you over the beautiful Hardangerfjord to Kinsarvik. From Kinsarvik, you will continue south to the lovely village of Lofthus. The breathtaking fjord scenery around the village is unique, with its marvellous view over Sørfjorden to Folgefonna Glacier. Stay in beautiful Hotel Ullensvang in Lofthus.
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. Stay in a mountain hotel in Geilo.
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 the beautiful Dr. Holmes Hotel in Geilo. The drive to Oslo takes you through beautiful, forested dales and plateaus, passing delightful ski centers. Stay in a luxury hotel/apartment in Oslo.
Day 10: Back to the Real World
Transfer by express train to Gardermoen Airport. If your flight is in the afternoon, you’ll have time for some last-minute shopping or a visit to one of Oslo’s many museums, or just to relax at a café after an enjoyable holiday.
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