Essential Norway

Welcome to the fabulous capital of Norway - Oslo! Upon arrival, you are met by your private driver, who transfers you to the hotel for check-in.

The rest of the day is free so you can start exploring the magnificent city center on your own, dine in one of the local restaurants or take a good rest in your comfortable room.

After breakfast at your hotel, you meet your guide and driver for a panoramic city tour around the most magnificent attractions of the Norwegian capital.

You start with a visit to one of the major Scandinavian treasures - the famous Frogner Park, informally known as the Vigeland Park named after its founder Gustav Vigeland. You spend some great time strolling through this beautiful park and enjoying its extravagant sculptures and unique Scandinavian nature.

Then you proceed to other famous Oslo attractions, including the Royal Palace, the Akershus fortress (no entrances included) and the Fram Museum (entrance tickets included).

Note: The Viking Ship Museum is one of Oslo's most famous museums, but it has been closed for renovation until 2027. It might be worth visiting another Norwegian sight - the Fram Museum. 

After the tour you are transferred to your centrally located hotel and have the rest of the day at leisure. You can relax in the hotel or join our carefully designed optional tour.

NB: For group of 9 participants and less the sightseeing tour is done as a walking tour with the use of public transportation.

Following breakfast you check out from your hotel and walk to the train station (easily accessible on foot). 

Upon arrival, you walk to your hotel to take some rest and relax.

In the evening, we invite you to visit a local Ægir GastroPub to enjoy a traditional Ægir Viking plank. This is a special 5-course food tasting served with 5 different Ægir beers (included in the price). You have the chance to taste the Norwegian delicacies, including shellfish, smoked reindeer, fish and shellfish soup, pork shank, and dark Porter chocolate cake (the menu might vary slightly depending on the season).

If you want to continue this gastronomical evening, you can dine at the Flamstova Restaurant, which offers a rich menu of traditional Scandinavian cuisine. Dinner is optional and should be booked separately.

After breakfast you check out from your hotel and spend the rest of the morning at your leisure.

In the afternoon you walk to the pier (easily accessible on foot) to enjoy a 5,5-hour express boat trip from Flåm to Bergen - the second largest city in Norway. Bergen boasts the magnificent nature and you will be able to contemplate the panorama of the area from the very beginning of the trip. This is a wonderful experience definitely worth trying!

Upon arrival you walk to your centrally located hotel (easily accessible by foot) for overnight. The evening is free for you to go on sightseeing, dining or just walking around in Bergen.
 

Following breakfast you meet your guide at the hotel lobby and enjoy a 3-hour walking city tour around the most interesting sights of Bergen.

During the tour you take a walk at the famous Bryggen district, visit the Fish Market and experience a fantastic Floibanen Funicular ride that is one of Norway's best-known attractions. After the tour you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day free.

This is the last day of your amazing Norwegian adventure! After breakfast you check out from your hotel and your driver transfers you to the airport for your flight home. We wish you a safe flight and hope to work on your future trips!