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Small Group Women Touring Norway

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Who Goes on Our Tours?

Oslo and the Norwegian Fjords by Scenic Rail - For Ladies Only!

The Basic Details:  September 11-18, 2025 (9 days, 8 nights).  $4299 Double Occupancy. Have your own room for $999 more.

Norway is the perfect late-summer destination.  The weather is mild, the crowds are never overwhelming.  The hotels alone make the trip memorable.  It makes traveling a joy!  The Traveling Professor has developed a delightful itinerary featuring outstanding hotels, tremendous natural beauty, fun activities, and attractions full of culture and history.  There are only 8-16 travelers on our Norway tours.

Neighborhood Walks, Museums, Markets and Gardens:   Oslo sparkles like a jewel perched at the edge of the fjord.  Its glacier-like opera house is surrounded by Viking ships and fortresses.  Travel by tram and ferry through the city to attractions like the newly-opened National Museum, Thor Heyerdahl's Kon-Tiki, royal palaces, and the largest sculpture park in the world. You will scream with delight at the Munch Museum, jump for joy at the panoramic views from the Holmenkollbakken ski-jumping hill,  and all I am saying, is give the Nobel Peace Prize Institute a chance. 

The Fjords: Flåm is a charming village and has become one of the most attractive places in Europe to visit while still keeping its authenticity and original character.  Flåm valley boast natural beauty, sitting beneath snow-capped mountains at the base of the Sognefjord. To get there, travel on what is widely considered the most beautiful train ride in the world, the Flamsbana Railway.  In Flåm stay at the famed Fretheim Hotel.  It is our home on the fjord, all rooms with a balconied fjord views.  This is our base for breathtaking scenery, hiking, walking, biking, and for the for those seeking adventure, zip-lining from mountain to valley on the longest zip line in Europe.

Bergen: A UNESCO World Heritage City, Bergen proudly promenades a Hanseatic heritage of bustling fish markets, colorful wooden homes, and a network of cobblestone streets.  A city of music, culture, history and culture, it is not to be missed on our Norwegan tour.

Scenic Rail:  Travel from city to city on high-speed luxury scenic rail.  From the shimmering fjords, raging rivers, hundreds of waterfalls, snowy mountains, the journey across Norway by train is unforgettable.  

What's Included?
  • 3 nights in Oslo in Superior room, 3 nights in Flåm at the base of the majestic Sognefjord with fjord views, 2 nights in Bergen. 
  • Bountiful Norwegian breakfast every day.
  • 3 traditional Norwegian smörgåsbord buffet dinners in Flåm.
  • Professional guide services.  Steve and Linda will NOT be on this tour but our guide is with the group 24/7.
  • Luxury rail service from Oslo to Flåm to Bergen. 
  • Exciting excursions including a fjord cruise or rib boat adventure. 
  • Rich, ambitious, and smartly planned itinerary.
  • VIP admission to the best attractions and activities in Oslo, Flåm and Bergen.  
 
What Makes this Tour So Special?
  • Everyone feels welcome with a small group of 8-16 friendly travelers.  We move about efficiently and at our own pace.  We get to places big bus tours cannot go.
  • Cross-country luxury rail travel from the sea through snow-capped mountains to the beautiful fjords.
  • Every traveler has input on what we see and do on this trip.  If your heart is set on seeing a particular site, let us know before departure and we will do our best to accommodate you.
  • Solo travelers as well as those with travel partners welcome.  Each tour is different, but usually half of our travelers are solo women travelers.
  • Professional and licensed guides recount the Nordic sagas of their homeland and the modern development of Norway today.
  • Personal Service: We make sure travelers are well-prepared for the tour. We advise on all aspects of the trip such as air itineraries, money matters, packing, passports, and what to expect on this tour.  We are here to help - call us (413.528.2125) or email us with your questions.
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Hotels and Important Info
  • This trip is for ladies only.
  • Travelers depart from their home city and meet at the hotel in Oslo. 
  • Travelers must be able to walk 2-4 miles daily and have no mobility issues.
  • Hotels (plentiful daily breakfast incuded each day):

Tentative 2025 Dates and Pricing
  • Tentatively planned to start in Oslo on Thursday, September 11, 2025.  Ends in Bergen, on Friday, September 19, 2025. 
  • This tour is sold out.  Get on our waiting list in case of a cancellation.
  • Pricing:
    • Now taking deposits.  Deposits are fully refundable until firm pricing is released.  This is how to book. 
    • Final pricing will be announced late Summer 2024.  We anticipate a final price of $3999-$4299 with a single supplement of $999.
  • An optional 4 night tour to Iceland is available.  Includes transfers from Iceland airport to Hotel. 4 nights at the Holt Hotel breakfast included.  Golden Circle tour.  South Coast tour.  Reykjavik walking tour.  Premium Blue Lagoon experience.  Transfers to airport.   Pricing to be announced.