b"YOUR ITINERARY 7 DAYSFROM SCANDINAVIADay 1 - London and Oslo 1,695 PPWe depart London Heathrow on our flight to Oslo. Situated beside a fjord and surrounded by forest-covered mountains, this beautiful city is knownFor details of what's included as Norways green capital.Oslo is also a cultural hub with many museums,go to greatrail.com/FJSgalleries and theatresand our hotel is close to the Oslo Opera House. Day 2 - The Bergen Railway 2024 Departures: Travelling the full length of Northern Europes highest railway line, the BergenMAY from 1,695 JUL from 1,695Railway, we pass forests, fjords and snowy mountains on our journey towardsJUN from 1,895 SEP from 1,795Bergen, a harbour-based city surrounded by seven scenic mountains. Other highlights on our journey include the Trollkona tunnel, the pretty Hallingdal Valley, the Hallingdalselva River to Lake Krderen, and the Norefjell mountain. Your holiday includes:Day 3 - Bergen Expertise of a UK Tour Manager We set out on a guided city tour, visiting the delightful Bryggen waterfront,from start to finishthe citys old Hanseatic trading wharf - a UNESCO World Heritage site. This historic quarter, with its charming timber houses, is the oldest part of Bergen,Return flights from London with some buildings dating back to the 15th century. Afterwards, we make ourHeathrow to Osloway to the citys time-honoured fish market. The rest of your day is free to visitAll rail and coach transfersone of the citys many galleries and museums. Bergens Art Gallery exhibits a vast collection of works by local Norwegian artists, including many pieces by6 nights 3 and 4-Star hotel Edvard Munch, best known for his famous expressionist painting The Scream.accommodationMeanwhile, the citys Science Museum provides a fascinating insight into9 meals including 6 breakfasts industry and research in the area. and 3 dinnersDay 4 - Sognefjord Cruise and The Flm RailwayWe cross Norways incredible fjordland region today, travelling through some of the countrys most breath-taking landscapes by boat. Our cruise takes us to the shores of Aurlandsfjord, where the village of Flm is nestled. Here, we join the Flm Railway, taking us 12 miles to the mountain station of Myrdal, via a multitude of twists and turns. Trundling past crystal-clear waterfalls and through leafy canyons, we witness some of the finest Norwegian landscapes on offer. Running along several mountains, the Flm Railway is an impressive feat of engineering and one of the steepest railway lines in the world.We cross the mighty Kjossfossen Waterfall, which plummets over 700 feet, beforeFlam Myrdal NORWAYchanging trains for the service to Voss, a beautiful town nestled between2Hardangerfjord and Sognefjord.VossOsloDay 5 - Voss 2 1+1We make the short walk to the boarding point for the Voss Gondola, a cableBergencar which takes us on a scenic ascent into the mountains to the summit station at Hangurstoppen. During the journey, we look out over the snow-capped Just a few of your holiday highlights peaks, evergreen forests and sparking waters of the fjords spread out before us. At the top, you can visit the restaurant, head out on one of the signposted walking trails or just sit and admire the views. The rest of your day is free to enjoy one of Norways most popular spots to get back to nature. Encircled by high mountains, wooded valleys, cascading waterfalls and meandering rivers,Tour Code: FJS| per person based on 2 you could relax in the picturesque surroundings or take a bus to one of thesharing. Deposit from 300 per person. nearby towns for some shopping, or a drink and snack at a local caf. Supplement for solo travellers from 395.Please note the itinerary for 2023 departures may differ, please call for more details.Day 6 - OsloWe return to Oslo today by rail, walking from the station to the pier to begin our cruise of the glorious Oslo fjords. This evening, our final night in Norway, we dine together at our hotel.To book and for information go toDay 7 - LondonAfter a leisurely morning in Oslo, maybe to do some final sightseeing, we checkgreatrail.com/FJS out of our hotel and are transferred to the airport for our flight back to Londonor call 01904 527168Heathrow. & speak to our UK team.143"