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Highlights of Norway's Fjords & Cities

Eight-day Norway escorted tour on the Bergen and Flåm railways, Oslo and Bergen

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Great Rail Journeys operates this 8-day escorted tour departing from London Heathrow and returning there, covering Norway's fjords and capital cities across Oslo, Bergen, Flåm, and Voss. The journey spans seven nights in three and four-star hotels with breakfast daily and three included dinners. A UK Tour Manager provides expertise throughout. The heart of the tour is two of the world's most celebrated train journeys: the Bergen Railway, which winds through the Hallingdal Valley and across the Hardangervidda plateau at 4,000 feet, and the Flåm Railway, a steep standard-gauge line that descends 12 miles through canyons past the Kjosfossen waterfall. Between rail journeys, you cruise through Sognefjord, Norway's longest and deepest fjord, and ride the Voss Gondola to Mount Hangur for panoramic views. Guided sightseeing tours explore Bergen's historic Bryggen waterfront and Oslo's museums and waterfront. The pace is relaxed, with two nights in each major stop, balancing structured activities with free time to explore independently.

What to know before you look closer

  • Single supplement is GBP 680 (USD 906), bringing the single traveller cost to GBP 3,079 (USD 4,110), significantly higher than half the double rate.
  • The group size can reach 40 people, larger than many escorted tours.
  • Three dinners are included; most other meals (lunches, some dinners) require independent spending.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Oslo

    Arrival in Oslo

    Meeting the Tour Manager at London Heathrow, fly to Oslo. On arrival, board the express service to Oslo Central Station. Check in to the four-star hotel directly outside the station, near the 17th-century cathedral. This evening, take a short walk to a local restaurant for a three-course meal.

    Meals: Dinner

  2. Day 2railovernight: Bergen

    Into the Norwegian wilds on the Bergen Railway

    After breakfast, enjoy a breathtaking journey along northern Europe's highest railway, the Bergen Railway. Wind between fjords and lakes through the Hallingdal Valley, cross the vast Hardangervidda plateau, and reach Finse at 4,000 feet above sea level. Emerge from the 5.5-mile-long Trollkona tunnel and follow the shore of Veafjorden into Bergen. Check in to the central hotel; evening free to explore and dine independently.

    Meals: Breakfast

  3. Day 3overnight: Bergen

    Touring Bergen and its historic waterfront

    After breakfast, take a guided sightseeing tour of Bergen, visiting the Bryggen waterfront with its colourful historic warehouses and narrow alleyways. Free afternoon to explore the fish market, galleries and museums, or ride the Fløibanen funicular. Dine independently this evening.

    Meals: Breakfast

  4. Day 4railovernight: Voss

    A spellbinding fjordland cruise and Flåm Railway

    After an early breakfast, cruise through the fjordland region past remote islands to Sognefjord, Norway's longest and deepest. Continue to Aurlandsfjord and the village of Flåm. Board the Flåm Railway, one of the world's steepest standard-gauge railways, travelling 12 miles through leafy canyons, pausing at the Kjosfossen waterfall. Arrive in Myrdal and change trains for Voss. Check in to the four-star hotel and enjoy dinner at the hotel restaurant.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  5. Day 5overnight: Voss

    Breathtaking views from the Voss Gondola

    After breakfast, walk to the Voss Gondola for a 2,500-foot ascent to the summit of Mount Hangur in nine minutes. Enjoy pastries and a hot drink at the top with panoramic views. The rest of the day is free to explore Voss, including Voss Church (built 1277) and Finnesloftet, Norway's oldest non-religious building. Dine independently this evening.

    Meals: Breakfast

  6. Day 6railovernight: Oslo

    Return to Oslo

    After breakfast, return to Oslo by rail on the Bergen Railway, enjoying the scenery and charming towns. Check back in to the Oslo hotel. Evening at leisure to explore the sights and restaurants of Norway's capital, including historic Christiana and the Aker Brygge boardwalk.

    Meals: Breakfast

  7. Day 7overnight: Oslo

    Viewing the capital on an Oslofjord cruise

    After breakfast, walk to the pier for a two-hour cruise around Oslofjord, gliding through narrow inlets dotted with forested islands. View the modern Opera House, the wooden Dyna Lighthouse, and Hovedøya island. Afternoon free to visit the Munch Museum, National Museum, Nobel Peace Centre, or Karl Johans Gate. This evening, celebrate the journey with a final dinner at a restaurant near the hotel.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  8. Day 8rail

    Homeward bound

    After breakfast, transfer by rail to the airport for the flight back to the UK, landing at London Heathrow.

    Meals: Breakfast

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Day 2: The Bergen Railway carries you through the Hallingdal Valley and across the Hardangervidda plateau at 4,000 feet, then through the 5.5-mile-long Trollkona tunnel to the Veafjorden shore and into Bergen.
  • Day 4Day 4: A cruise through Sognefjord, Norway's longest and deepest fjord, leads to the Flåm Railway, which descends 12 miles through leafy canyons with a stop at the Kjosfossen waterfall.
  • Day 5Day 5: The Voss Gondola ascends 2,500 feet to Mount Hangur's summit in nine minutes, offering panoramic views over surrounding mountains and Vangsvatnet lake.
  • Day 7Day 7: A two-hour Oslofjord cruise glides through narrow inlets dotted with forested islands, passing the modern Opera House and the wooden Dyna Lighthouse.

Included

  • Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
  • 7 nights' 3 & 4-star hotel accommodation
  • Standard Class rail travel
  • All rail, cruise and coach travel throughout the tour
  • Return flights from London Heathrow to Oslo
  • Breakfast each day
  • 3 dinners
  • All guided tours and excursions

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance

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Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. The package includes Standard Class rail travel on the Bergen Railway, Flåm Railway, and Airport Express to Oslo Central Station, plus all guided tours and excursions.
Is this an escorted tour?
Yes. A UK Tour Manager from Great Rail Journeys accompanies the group from the meeting at London Heathrow through the entire journey.
What is included in the price?
Return flights from London Heathrow to Oslo, seven nights in three and four-star hotels, breakfast each day, three dinners, all rail, cruise, and coach travel, all guided tours and excursions, and a UK Tour Manager's expertise.
What hotels are used?
The Thon Hotel Opera in Oslo (four-star), the Thon Hotel Bristol or Zander K in Bergen, and the Scandic Voss in Voss (four-star).
When does the tour run?
Great Rail Journeys offers seven departures across April, May, June, July, August, September, and October 2027.
How much walking is involved?
Day 2 is a full-day train journey; Day 3 includes a guided tour of Bergen's historic waterfront; Day 4 involves boarding the Flåm Railway and checking in at Voss; Day 5 includes a nine-minute gondola ascent and free time exploring Voss on foot; Day 7 includes a walk to the Oslofjord pier and free time touring Oslo's museums and streets.

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