Alesund , Norway
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Hurtigruten ship , Norway Flam railway , Norway
ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Depart U . S . Depart the U . S . today for your overnight flight to Oslo , Norway .
DAY 2 • Oslo , Norway Arrive in Oslo today , where you ’ ll meet your fellow travelers , including those from our Copenhagen , Denmark & Overnight Ferry to Oslo pre-trip extension .
Thon Hotel Europa or similar
DAY 3 • Oslo • Vigeland Park Explore Oslo , including open-air Vigeland Park , the world ’ s largest sculpture park featuring work by a single artist .
Meals : B , D | Thon Hotel Europa or similar
DAY 4 • Oslo Enjoy an urban hike through Oslo , making our way down the Akerselva River and concluding at a local market in Mathallen . We ’ ll also visit the July 22nd Memorial , which commemorates the July 22 , 2011 terrorist attacks in Oslo in which 77 people were tragically killed .
Meals : B | Thon Hotel Europa or similar
DAY 5 • Oslo • Borgund • The region of Flam Depart for Flam . On the way , discover Stave Church in Borgund , one of Norway ’ s best-preserved wooden churches from the 1100s .
Meals : B , L , D | Fretheim Hotel or similar
DAY 6 • A Day in the Life of the rural Flam region • Optional fjord cruise
Experience A Day in the Life of rural region of Flam , where you ’ ll visit a local family-owned farm . This afternoon , you may choose to take our optional fjord cruise .
Meals : B , L , D | Fretheim Hotel or similar
DAY 7 • Norway in a Nutshell tour • Bergen Today , enjoy an included Norway in a Nutshell scenic tour as we hop aboard the vintage Flam Railway .
Meals : B , L | Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz or similar
DAY 8 • Bergen • Oleana factory • Controversial Topic : Salmon farming in Norway
Visit the Oleana factory and discover Norway ’ s rich textile tradition . Then , learn about the impact of fishing in Norway during a Controversial Topic . After , return to Bergen and ride the Floibanen funicular to the top of Mount Floyen .
Meals : B , L | Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz
DAY 9 • Bergen • Fish farm • Embark ship After exploring the historic Bryggen , visit a salmon farm to gain an understanding of Bergen ’ s agricultural staple . This evening , board your Norwegian coastal voyage ship .
Meals : B , L , D | Hurtigruten or Havila Norwegian Coastal Voyage Ship
DAY 10 • Coastal cruising Depending on the time of year , embark on one of three different experiences today : a cruise around Alesund during the spring , sail through Geirangerfjorden in the summer , or a cruise through Hjorundfjord in the fall .
Meals : B , L , D | Hurtigruten or Havila Norwegian Coastal Voyage Ship
DAY 11 • Trondheim Tour medieval Trondheim , founded in AD 997 , and witness the Archbishop ’ s Palace , Old Town Bridge , and historic 17th-century warehouses .
Meals : B , L , D | Hurtigruten or Havila Norwegian Coastal Voyage Ship
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHT
On Day 6 , spend A Day in the Life of rural Flam , a small town nestled amidst Norway ’ s dramatic fjords , and connect with a local Norwegian family at their farm .
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