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  • Norwegian Rail Tour with cruise
    OVERVIEW
    DETAILED ITINERARY

    Day 1: Oslo-Myrdal-Flam-Balestrand (D)
    Morning departure by train to Myrdal where you change for the spectacular Flam railway, enjoy the changing panoramic view of sky-high snow covered mountains, spectacular waterfalls and green pastures. In Flam board the fjord express boat for the final leg of the day’s journey along the famous Sognefjord to Balestrand.

     

    Day 2: Balestrand (BD)
    Day at leisure in Balestrand. We recommend a visit to the local aquarium and art gallery. You may just wish to spend the day relaxing on the hotel terrace enjoying the spectacular views.

     

    Day 3: Balestrand-Cruise Sognefjord-Bergen (B)
    Today’s cruise to Bergen by fjord express boat takes you past sheer mountainsides and scenery that gives way to green hills and lush valleys. Enjoy cruising amongst islands and skerries in the fjord district, and in the 200-kilometre-long Sognefjord.

     

    Day 4: Bergen (B)
    All day to explore Bergen at leisure. Sightseeing should include the historic harbour ‘Bryggen’ where the fish and flower markets are held, St. Mary’s Church, the oldest building in the city. We also suggest a trip by funicular railway to the top of Mt Floyen for wonderful views of Bergen.

     

    Day 5: Bergen-Oslo (B)
    Today travel on the Bergen Railway to Oslo. This historic railway rises from the sea with a spectacular backdrop of deep blue fjords and snow-covered mountains. Cross a mountain plateau and down through fertile valleys, secluded lakes, waterfalls and forests to reach Norway’s capital city, where the tour concludes.

     

    Included:

    • 4 nights accommodation
    • Meals as per itinerary
    • “Sognefjord Express” scenic tour
    • Day ferry Flam/Balestrand or vice versa
    • Day ferry Balestrand/Bergen or vice versa
    • 2nd class rail seat reservations where possible

    DETAILS
    PRICE
    From AU$1,400.00 per person twin share.
    YOU WILL LOVE

    It's all about the scenery.

    DATES
    May to September 2011
    Norwegian Rail Tour with cruise

    Explore the most awe-inspiring scenery in all of fjordland Norway. You will visit Norway’s longest and deepest fjord, Sognefjord, the ‘King of Fjords’. This rail journey takes in awesome scenery; from an exhilarating ascent of the Flam Valley to the old cobbled streets of ancient Bergen. From the comfort of your seat, you can appreciate the delights of the landscape.

    YOU WILL VISIT
    • Oslo
    • Myrdal
    • Flam
    • Balestrand
    • Sognefjord
    • Bergen
    CONTACT US ABOUT THIS ITINERARY
    Email enquiries@swisseurope.com.au
    Phone (02) 8270 4866
    Address Level 3
    332 Kent St
    Sydney 2000
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