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Classic Norway
August 17 - 25, 2026
Join us on a journey through Norway, traveling from the cultural heart of Oslo to the dramatic fjords and the historic harbor city of Bergen. Along the way, you’ll travel by scenic rail, quiet fjord cruises, and coastal roads while experiencing some of the country’s most striking landscapes and cultural highlights. The journey includes UNESCO-listed fjords, glacier regions, and time in traditional fjord villages, offering a deeper look at Norway’s natural beauty and way of life. With expert guides, well-located hotels, and a carefully balanced itinerary, this classic Norwegian experience is designed for travelers who want to see the country in a comfortable and meaningful way.
Highlights & Inclusions:
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Daily breakfast
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Welcome dinner in Oslo
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Farewell dinner in Bergen
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Seven nights hotel accommodations
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Professional tour leader throughout the journey
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Local guides in Oslo and Bergen
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Guided sightseeing in Oslo
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Norsk Folkemuseum & Fram Museum
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Scenic train journeys: Oslo – Geilo – Flåm
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Nærøyfjord eco-cruise (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
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Viking Valley experience in Gudvangen
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Fjordside stay in Balestrand
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Norwegian Glacier Museum & Bøyabreen Glacier
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Fjord cruise from Balestrand to Bergen
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Fløibanen funicular ride in Bergen
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Private coach transportation, trains, ferries & fjord cruises
Day 1: August 17
Fly To Oslo, Norway
Depart the United States on an overnight flight to Oslo, Norway. Guests may choose our airfare-included package or book flights independently. Group airfare rates and schedules mentioned at the bottom of the page.
Day 2: August 18
Arrive In Oslo, Norway
Welcome to Norway. Upon arrival at Oslo Airport, meet your tour leader and transfer by coach to your hotel in the city center.
The afternoon is free to begin exploring Oslo at your own pace. Stroll along Karl Johans Gate, Oslo’s main boulevard, or head to the waterfront at Aker Brygge for views of the harbor and Oslofjord.
This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at Kaffistova, featuring a three-course Norwegian meal with bread, coffee or tea, and one glass of wine or beer. After dinner, walk back to your hotel.
Overnight in Oslo
Included Meals: Welcome Dinner
Day 3: August 19
Oslo City Tour
After breakfast, meet your local guide and coach for a full day of sightseeing in Oslo. Today’s tour includes views of the Royal Palace, National Theatre, Parliament, the Oslo Opera House along the harbor, and the medieval Akershus Fortress. Enjoy time walking through Frogner Park, home to the Vigeland Sculpture Park and its extensive collection of works by Gustav Vigeland.
Visit the Norsk Folkemuseum, Norway’s largest museum of cultural history. This open-air museum features more than 160 historic buildings from across the country, illustrating rural and urban life through the centuries, including the Gol Stave Church dating from the 1200s.
Continue to the Fram Museum and step aboard the Fram, the strongest wooden ship ever built, learning about Norway’s great polar expeditions and how explorers and their dogs survived journeys to the farthest reaches of the Arctic and Antarctic.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 4: August 20
Norwegian Trains
After breakfast, transfer to Oslo Train Station and board the train to Geilo, traveling into Norway’s mountain landscapes.
Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure in this alpine resort town.
Overnight in Geilo
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5: August 21
FLÅM TO BALESTRAND
After breakfast, travel by train from Geilo to Myrdal, then continue by train to Flåm, one of Norway’s most dramatic railway journeys.
Upon arrival in Flåm, meet your coach driver before boarding an eco-friendly boat for a two-hour cruise through the Nærøyfjord to Gudvangen. This UNESCO-listed fjord is one of the narrowest and most spectacular in Norway, surrounded by steep mountains, waterfalls, and small villages.
Arrive in Gudvangen and visit Viking Valley – The Viking Experience. Explore the living Viking village of Njardarheimr, where residents share daily life, crafts, and stories inspired by the Viking Age.
Continue by coach and ferry to Balestrand, crossing from Vangsnes to Dragsvik before reaching your hotel.
Dinner and overnight in Balestrand at Kvikne’s Hotel or similar.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 6: August 22
FJÆRLAND & GLACIERS
After breakfast, depart on a full-day guided excursion to Fjærland, known as the Glacier Village.
Cross the fjord by ferry from Dragsvik to Hella and visit the Norwegian Glacier Museum (Norsk Bremuseum), Norway’s leading center for glacier and climate education, featuring interactive exhibits. Continue to Bøyabreen Glacier for photo stops and commentary, offering close-up views of the glacier descending from the Jostedalsbreen ice cap.
Lunch is on your own during the day. Return to Balestrand in the late afternoon, crossing back by ferry from Hella to Dragsvik. Enjoy the evening at leisure.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 7: August 23
Balestrand & Bergen
After breakfast, depart by boat from Balestrand Kai and travel through the fjords to Bergen, arriving at the Strandkai Terminal. This scenic journey offers a final look at Norway’s dramatic coastline as you approach the country’s historic harbor city.
Upon arrival, meet your local guide for a three-hour sightseeing tour of Bergen by coach, highlighting the historic harbor area and key city sights. Enjoy a ride on the Fløibanen funicular, ascending the mountainside for panoramic views over Bergen and the surrounding islands. The evening is free to enjoy dinner on your own and explore Bergen at your leisure.
included Meals: Breakfast
Day 8: August 24
Bergen
After breakfast, enjoy a free morning in Bergen to explore at your own pace. You may choose to visit one of the city’s museums, stroll through the historic harbor area, browse local shops, or relax at a café and take in daily life in this coastal city. An optional visit to Edvard Grieg’s Troldhaugen home and concert hall is also available for those interested in Norway’s most famous composer. Tonight, join fellow travelers over a special farewell dinner.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Day 9: August 25
Fly Home or Extend your stay
After breakfast, transfer by coach to Bergen Airport for your return flight home, or extend your stay in Europe.
Included Meals: Breakfast
FLIGHT DETAILS (Delta Airlines and Partners)
FLIGHT ROUTING (times subject to airline schedule changes)
Outbound to Norway
Monday, August 17, 2026
Minneapolis–St. Paul (MSP) → Amsterdam (AMS)
KLM KL656
Departs 15:05 (3:05 PM) | Arrives 06:00 (6:00 AM) on Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Amsterdam (AMS) → Oslo (OSL)
KLM KL1197
Departs 07:00 (7:00 AM) | Arrives 08:45 (8:45 AM)
Return to the United States
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Bergen (BGO) → Paris (CDG)
Air France AF1253
Departs 12:05 (12:05 PM) | Arrives 14:25 (2:25 PM)
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Paris (CDG) → Minneapolis–St. Paul (MSP)
Air France AF088
Departs 15:45 (3:45 PM) | Arrives 17:50 (5:50 PM)
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Tour Price:
LAND ONLY DOUBLE RATE
$4999
PER PERSON
(Based on 2 people in a room) INTERNATIONAL AIRFARE IS NOT INCLUDED
AIRFARE INCLUDED DOUBLE RATE
$6299
PER PERSON
(Based on 2 people in a room) AIRFARE INCLUDED OUT OF MSP
LAND ONLY TRIPLE ROOM RATE
$4699
SINGLE RATE
(Based on 3 people in a room) AIRFARE INCLUDED OUT OF MSP
LAND ONLY - SINGLE RATE
$5499
PER PERSON
(Based on 1 person in a room) LAND ONLY - AIRFARE IS NOT INCLUDED
AIRFARE INCLUDED SINGLE RATE
$6799
SINGLE RATE
(Based on 1 person in a room) AIRFARE INCLUDED OUT OF MSP
AIRFARE INCLUDED TRIPLE RATE
$5999
SINGLE RATE
(Based on 3 people in a room) AIRFARE INCLUDED OUT OF MSP