Arrive in Oslo, Norway at 10am if arriving by ferry from Kiel. It’s a fabulous drive into the mountains of Telemark, to Dalen. Stay in a beautiful, wooden Gothic hotel at the top of a fjord for the next two nights. The interior and exterior of this hotel are exquisite. Enjoy a superb three-course welcome dinner.

Drive north west through the most beautiful scenery. There is a lovely little stave church to visit shortly after leaving the hotel. Drive over the mountains and along valleys, past the famous twin waterfalls of Latefossen to Utne where we stay one night on the edge of the fjord. A buffet dinner is included.

Drive alongside then cross the Eidfjord before taking the mountains roads to Voss and north for a wonderful drive to Vagsnes, passing Vik, with its medieval wooden stave church. It is then a short ferry trip, across Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and deepest fjord, to Balestrand, where you will stay in a beautiful wooden hotel right on the fjord edge. A buffet dinner is included.

Leave Balestrand for another beautiful drive, still heading north. Wind your way around the fjords and over the mountains to Stryn and the Sunnmore Alps, which has a wonderful profusion of fjords, small fishing communities, island gems and majestic mountains to discover. Stay overnight at a stunning, secluded, family-owned boutique hotel. A fabulous dinner is included.

Cross yet another fjord and climb over more mountains to drive along the coast towards Alesund, which is an optional visit. Spend time exploring the picturesque town of Alesund, which has a lovely centre, based around the harbour. It is also possible to climb the steps (or take the train) to the top of the mountain overlooking the town. Alesund is a picturesque art-deco town, entirely rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1904. The myriad of turrets, spires and beautiful ornamentation that give the town its distinctive character are like something from a fairytale.

Continue on to the most stunning hotel, made up of fabulous log buildings in a beautiful fjordland setting. We will stay here for two nights. An excellent dinner is included on both evenings.

A day off to enjoy your surroundings, or to service cars.

The turf-topped eco-lodge is a perfectly secluded retreat nestled in the lush forest next to one of Norway’s most famous fjords. Comprised of a cluster of classic Norwegian cabins, this boutique stay has mountain and fjord views, fireplaces galore and a refreshingly relaxed fine-dining restaurant. Explore the dramatic surrounds by day with bikes, walking poles and fishing gear to borrow; kayaks and fishing boats for rent, then unwind in the ahh-inducing sauna and soak your cares away in the alfresco hot tub. This is one of our favourite hotels in the world!

Drive the fabulous Atlantic Road – a unique stretch of road which takes you right out to the ocean’s edge. In 2005 the road was voted Norway’s ‘Engineering Feat of the Century’ and is also known to be one of the world’s most beautiful drives. It connects Averøy with the mainland via a series of small islands and islets spanned by a total of eight bridges over 8 kilometres. The entire stretch between Bud and Kristiansund is one continuous experience packed with coastal scenery, culture and history.

Stay in a little gem of a hotel dating back to the 16th century, set on the fjord edge. It offers one of the finest spas in Norway, as well as a small museum and art gallery. The renowned kitchen obtains its ingredients from the fjords, mountains, forests, and fields in the surrounding area.

Skirt along the fjord edges to Andalsnes, a quaint little town on a lake. Drive up the famous Trollstigen – an awesome road with hairpin bends, a 1:12 gradient and practically one lane all the way. Continue onto Geiranger and down the Eagle’s Highway to Geirangerfjord.

The hotel overlooks the Geirangerfjord, one of the most beautiful and photographed parts of Norway. There is also a vintage car museum and the acclaimed Norwegian Fjord Centre to visit. Stay for two nights in a historic wooden hotel. A buffet dinner is included both evenings.

Spend the day relaxing. There are some fabulous walks in the area, or take a boat trip down Geirangerfjord to Hellesylt to see the fjords from a different angle. The fjord is reputed for its magnificent waterfalls, such as Friaren, Desyvsostre and Brudesloret. The area is also famous for the many mountain farms, clinging to the mountain hills along the fjord. This beautiful place also offers some of the world’s most famous viewpoints; Ornesvingene, Flydalsjuvet and Dalssnibba.

The ascent south from Geiranger is a fabulous road of 37 hairpin bends. Today’s drive includes some sensational mountain passes and breathtaking scenery. Take the toll road all the way up to Dalsnibba for the sensational views and then over the mountains on some stunning roads to Lom.

Continue over the mountains and descend to Lustrafjord, an arm of the Sogndalfjord. Visit the stunning stave church at Urnes and then stay overnight at Solvorn, on the edge of the fjord, at Norway’s oldest family-run hotel, a beautiful wooden building in lovely gardens. Dinner is included.

There is the option to cross the beautiful Sognefjord and along the world’s narrowest fjord on the fabulous ferry from Kaupanger to Gudvangen. Or drive the ‘snow road’ over Aurlandsfjell Then head across the mountains to the Hemsedal Valley, visiting the Borgund stave church on the way.

Stay overnight in a strikingly modern mountain hotel. Dinner is included.

It’s a lovely, rural drive along Numedalen to Kongsberg and south to Oslo. The scenery is beautiful and the driving fun. It’s a final two nights in a stunning, historic hotel, overlooking Oslo.

Enjoy a day to relax and enjoy Oslo, Norway’s capital, and experience all the city has to offer with vibrant museums and art galleries.

After breakfast depart for home.

For those driving the overnight ferry to Kiel, Germany departs at 14.00.

For those transporting cars, the cars will be collected and you can depart for the airport.