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Norway
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The Norwegian Fjords Experience
8 days from £949
Combining the spectacular scenery of Norway's fjords with the charms of the old city of Bergen, this eight day holiday shows you some of the finest sights in Norway.
The historic port of Bergen is now a thriving, cosmopolitan town, with its colourful harbour district and traditional wooden houses. From Bergen, you take a boat ride along the spectacular coast to the breathtaking Sognefjord, a timeless and unspoilt region where the dramatic scenery is reflected in turquoise waters. Mountain passes take us to blue tinted glaciers and rugged peaks striped with thundering waterfalls. Norwegian Heritage - A fascinating day by coach, hopping across the fjords on local ferries. We go first to Sogndal and the Sogn Folk Museum, with its 32 houses showing the culture of western Norway. We also visit the Boat Museum and see the Stave Church at Kaupanger. On the final evening there will be a farewell get-together. DAY 8 Depart Balestrand for Bergen by road over the spectacular Vikafjell Pass via Voss and continue to the airport for your return flight to the UK.
Skei Balestrand Sogndal Bergen Voss Flam
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
HOLIDAY Seven nights' half board accommodation in your own room Services of a Just You Tour Manager Hosted welcome drink reception Farewell get-together EXCURSIONS - City tour of Bergen TRANSPORT Return scheduled flights to Bergen via Oslo Transfers between airport and hotel Services of an air-conditioned executive coach Scenic express boat ride from Bergen to Balestrand All UK and overseas airport taxes and security charges
YOUR ITINERARY
DAY 1 Meet your travelling companions at the airport and depart on your scheduled flight to Bergen. On arrival transfer to your hotel in Bergen for a two night stay. In the evening enjoy a welcome drink and dinner. DAY 2 This morning we include a tour of Bergen. The afternoon is free to explore the historic wharf of Bryggen on the harbourside, discover the excellent shops in the lively centre or perhaps take the funicular ride to Mount Fløyen for fabulous coastal views. DAY 3 Take your comfortable seat on the `express boat' as we leave Bergen in our wake, threading quickly through the islands, along the coast and finally into the Sognefjord. The boat takes you directly to the jetty at Balestrand, right beside the famous Kvikne's Hotel, where you will stay for five nights. DAYS 4 TO 7 Free to relax and enjoy our optional excursion programme: Norway in a Nutshell - A stunning scenic excursion combining boat, train and coach. We cruise the impossibly narrow Naerøyfjord and the scenic Aurlandsfjord. Our train ride is the highlight, linking Flåm and Myrdal. This fabulous trip takes you through 20 tunnels and past marvellous views, and is rated as one of the most wonderfully scenic rail journeys in the world. Gauler & the Glacier - We drive north over the spectacular Gauler Pass through forest, mountain and lakeside scenery to Skei. Enjoy a coffee break and souvenir shopping at the log cabin store. We then pause for photographs at the edge of the Jostedalsbreen Glacier en route to the fascinating Norwegian Glacier Museum. You will have time in lovely Fjaerland, a Y village crammed with quaint bookshops, before cruising along the glorious Fjaerlandfjord directly back to the hotel jetty.
YOUR HOTELS
In Bergen you will stay at the excellent Radisson SAS Hotel Norge in the heart of the city. The hotel features a gym, swimming pool, restaurant and bar. All rooms have private facilities, TV, telephone and minibar. Our hotel in Balestrand is the popular Kvikne's, a traditional building with a large new extension. Kvikne's impressive guest list includes royalty, presidents and movie stars. The furnishings and décor are quite unique, as are the views. Bedrooms have private facilities, TV and telephone, and most have a balcony. There is a shop, bar, café and a grand dining room, where there is an excellent evening buffet.
Pre-holiday get-together available from Heathrow see page 9
Dates, Prices & Flight Information
Holiday ref: SENBB
Heathrow
Scandinavian Airlines (via Oslo) Depart 1020 hrs Return arr. 1830 hrs
`08 May 1 June 19
£949 £1229
July 17 Aug 14
£1249 Sept 18 £1249
£979
Deposit £100 per person For insurance information, please see Important Information Booklet. Regional connecting flights are also available. Please see page 9 for details. For details of airlines and approximate flight timings please see page 70. TRANSFERS Transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approx. 30 mins
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