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Essence of Norway

Essence of Norway, a rail journey with Marvellous Escapes

Discover the natural beauty of Norway on this unforgettable rail journey from Oslo.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Oslo

    Oslo

    Flight from the UK to Oslo. Make your way to your hotel and settle in for the night, with time for a short stroll, perhaps along the Aker Brygge waterfront or a visit to the Oslo Opera House.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Flåm

    Flam

    Board the scenic Bergen Railway from Oslo. On arrival at Myrdal, change to the Flåm Railway, descending through fjord landscapes, waterfalls and alpine hamlets to the village of Flåm. Rest of the day free at the Aurlandsfjord.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Bergen

    Bergen

    Cruise the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord from Flåm to Gudvangen, then board a bus through the Nærøydalen Valley, stopping at a viewpoint over the Stalheimsfossen and Sivlefossen waterfalls. Continue by rail from Voss to Bergen.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Oslo

    Oslo

    Journey on the Bergen Railway from Bergen back through mountain plateaus, valleys and lakes to Oslo. Check in to your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.

  5. Day 5

    Return home

    After breakfast, check out of your hotel and head to Oslo airport for your return flight to the UK. Travellers wanting to explore more of Norway can speak to their Travel Designer.

Included

  • 2-nights hotel accommodation in Oslo with breakfast included
  • Overnight hotel accommodation in Flam with breakfast included
  • Overnight hotel accommodation in Bergen with breakfast included
  • Flights to and from the UK to Oslo
  • Rail from Oslo to Myrdal on the Bergen Railway and Myrdal to Flam on the Flåmsbana / The Flåm Railway
  • Bus Nærøydalen valley Gudvangen to Voss
  • Rail from Voss to Bergen
  • Nærøyfjord cruise

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