Explore the Hub of Norway

Scandinavia Itineraries: SC42

Explore the Hub of Norway - Oslo (Summer)

Day 01: Oslo • Arrive

Arrive Oslo Airport & transfer to Hotel & Check-in. The rest of the day is kept free for leisure. Overnight in Oslo.

Day 02: Oslo • Oslo Sightseeing Hop on Hop Off & Fjord Cruise

Oslo is an easy-going city where history meets modernity. It boasts world-class museums, a lively nightlife and plenty of outdoor activities as many locals are keen hikers, skiers or sailors. Today proceed to enjoy the Hop on Hop off bus tour – It’s designed so that you experience the best of Oslo across 14 strategically located bus stops. Spot your favourite location from our double-decker exclusive panoramic view and just hop off to explore further! Afternoon take the Fjord Cruise. Oslo, with its superb location, offers unique opportunities on and around its fjord which stretches almost into the city centre. Discover the scenery on a sightseeing boat. You’ll sail past numerous islands, including Hovedøya and the Dyna Lighthouse, through narrow inlets and into sheltered bays so that you can capture the capital on camera from different angles. We will pass the Opera House in Oslo. See the Maritime Museum with its veteran sailing ships moored outside, and the impressive Fram Museum, housing the polar ship of the same name. We sell refreshments on board. Overnight in Oslo.

Day 03: Oslo • The Norway in a Nutshell

This legendary tour takes you through Norway’s most breath-taking UNESCO-protected fjord and mountain scenery, as well as a trip on Europe’s top scenic rail journeys. The Norway in a nutshell® tour from Oslo can be taken as a round trip with return to Oslo, or as a one-way trip from Oslo to Bergen. The trip runs all year and takes you through some of Norway's most beautiful fjord scenery. Overnight in Oslo.

Day 04: Oslo • Visit to Akershus Fortress

Today proceed to visit the one of the famous landmarks of Oslo – Akershus Fortress is a great place to discover Oslo's history and enjoy a summer day. The building of Akershus Castle and Fortress was commenced in 1299 under king Håkon V. The medieval castle, which was completed in the 1300s, had a strategical location at the very end of the headland, and withstood several sieges throughout the ages. King Christian IV (1588-1648) had the castle modernised and converted into a Renaissance castle and royal residence. Evening time is free to explore the city. Overnight in Oslo.

Day 05: Oslo • Homeward Bound

Today check-out from the hotel & transfer to the Oslo airport to take your flight back home.