Part of what makes Norway the country that it is, is the constant relationship between land and water. Take a scenic train from Oslo to Trondheim before boarding an overnight steamer as you travel from Trondheim to Bergen. Take in the sights and stretch your legs in the various ports of call along the way and gain an understanding of the coastal towns and communities of the area - many whose livelihood depend on the water. Explore Begen at leisure or in the company of a private guide depending on your wishes.

Oslo is the capital and largest city in Norway. The city was founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway. In 1624 the town was largely destroyed by a fire. The Danish-Norwegian king Christian IV rebuilt and changed the name of the city to Christiania. The diocese of Oslo is one of the five original dioceses in Norway, who originated around the year 1070.

Relax on a private Airport transfer with private vehicle and English speaking driver in Oslo.

Upon arrival at your hotel, you will be provided with an itinerary and vouchers, as well as a city map, train tickets (if relevant) and any other touristic information that we deem you may find useful.

Upon arrival at your hotel, you will be provided with an itinerary and vouchers, as well as a city map, train tickets (if relevant) and any other touristic information that we deem you may find useful.

Thon Hotel Opera (4*) is located close to the Airport Express Train Terminal at Oslo Central Station. The hotel offers 434 well-equipped rooms in various sizes, 2 of which are magnificent suites on the 9th floor and fabulous views of Oslo Fjord and the new opera house in Oslo.

Overnight at Thon Hotel Opera (4*).

Oslo is widely known as "the big-hearted city". Oslo was founded in 1048. In 1536 Norway became a Danish province through a royal marriage until 1814 where Norway seceded from Denmark, went into a union with Sweden and made Christiania the capital of Norway. The new constitution required some official buildings. In the year 1624 fire destroyed most of the city which was later rebuilt by the Danish King Christian IV and named Christiania. In 1925 the city reverted to its original name of Oslo. The city is surrounded by magnificent scenery with the fjord lapping its shores and forested hills encircling it. Together the fjord and the forests offer outdoor recreational opportunities with which no other capital in the world can compare. Enjoy a panoramic tour of the city with your private escort. No entrance fees are included.

Overnight at Thon Hotel Opera (4*).

Take the scenic train from Oslo to Trondheim today.

Overnight in the Thon Gildevangen Hotel in Trondheim this evening.

Overnight at Thon Gildevangen Hotel.

Spend the day exploring Trondheim! In the middle ages, this city was one of the most visited pilgrimage destinations in the whole of Europe, together with Rome, Jerusalem and Santiago de Compostella!

Today, you may enjoy an enchanting tour that will take you to the medieval Nidaros Cathedral and the Ringve Museum of Musical History. Here, you will absorb a collection of some 2,000 musical instruments many housed in a beautiful manor home.

Overnight at Thon Gildevangen Hotel.

Take the coastal steamer boat from Trondheim to Bergen today and spend the day and night on the water onboard. Departing in the morning from Trondheim, you will reach Kristiansund late afternoon.  Many scientists believe that the very first Norweigans lived near the city of Kristinasund. During the 17th century, a small settlement developed around the area now known as Kristinasund harbour.

This evening you'll arrive at Molde, located on the northern shore of the Romsdalsford on the Romsdal peninsula (approximate time in Molde is 1hr30mins).

No doubt you will be fast asleep when the ship arrives at Alesund at approximately midnight.

Overnight at Overnight on Steamer Boat (outside cabin).

You'll arrive into Floro early this morning and there is approximately a 30 minute stop here. The basis for the foundation of the town was the rich herring fisheries, symbolised byt the three herrings in the municipality's coat of arms. Fishing is still an important part of the economy, in addition to shipbuilding and service industries.

Arrive into Bergen mid afternoon today and disembark.

Bergen is the second largest city in Norway, and is located on the south-western coast of Norway. Its city centre is situated among a group of mountains known as "De syv fjell" (lit. The Seven Mountains). Bergen is an important cultural center in its region and was one of nine European cities honored with the title of European Capital of Culture in 2000. The main reason for Bergen's importance was the trade with dried cod from the northern Norwegian coast, which started around 1100 CE. By the late 1300s, Bergen had established itself as the center of the trade in Norway. The Saxon Hanseatic merchants lived in their own separate quarter of town, where Middle Saxon (“Middle Low German”) was used, enjoying exclusive rights to trade with the northern fishermen that each summer sailed to Bergen. Today, Bergen's old quayside, Bryggen is on UNESCO's list of World Heritage sites.

Meet your driver and english speaking guide today to discover the picturesque cultural city of Bergen.  See St. Mary's Church, the only remaining church of twelve built at the end of the twelfth century.  See Haakon's Hall, the largest and most imposing building in the royal residence erected between 1247 and 1261.  Stroll through the colourful and picturesque fish market and the Hanseatic Museum. (entrance fee is included)

Augustin Hotel (4*) has a central location by the harbour and the shopping area. The hotel is a good base for a walk around the old town at Nordnes and down towards the concert-and dance stage at the USF Warf. At Nordnes you will find the Aquarium and the beautiful Nordnes Park with views of the fjord. Augustin is now the oldest family-run full-service hotel in Bergen. The hotel, built in 1909 in Jugend style, passed into the hands of the present family ten years later, and is now run by the fourth generation. Its 1999 extension increased the capacity 109 room and a new bar in 400 year-old cellar. The Brasserie No22 has a modern rustic interior but there is nothing rustic about the food it serves – neither its light meals nor its tempting main dishes. Guests can enjoy both a pleasant "old-fashioned" lounge and modern, award-winning interiors. Its highly conscious use of colours and fittings helps make the Augustin a hotel out of the ordinary.

Overnight at Augustin (4*).

Enjoy a guided walking tour of the city. The places along your route include the Hanseatic Museum which is housed in the oldest and best preserved wooden buildings in Bergen. The interiors date from the 18th and 19th centuries. In times past, the Hanseatic merchants traded mainly with stockfish from Northern Norway and grain from the Baltic countries. Only German merchants were allowed to live at Bryggen during the period of the Hanseatic Office. The Hanseatics were unmarried and had to live in celibacy as long as they lived in the area. The tenements in the Bryggen area each consists of several smaller trade houses, each run by a merchant with a journeyman and apprentices. The Museum depicts what one of these trade houses would have been like in the last years of the German Office at Bryggen. Your tour will also include a visit to the local Fish market and you can take a funicular ride up to the top of Fløyen mountain (320 metres above sea level). The ride itself is spectacular and the views of Bergen only improve the closer you get to the top.

In the afternoon, enjoy some time on your own to relax.

Overnight at Augustin (4*).

Airport transfer with private vehicle and English speaking driver.

Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary.

Overnight at Depart (Int`l Airport).