On your doorstep you will find beautiful rolling hills against a
sistant backdrop of majestic mountains. Closer to the coast, the
landscape becomes flat, fringed with miles of sandy beaches. Tours can
be organized for groups or individuals.
Day 1
Spend some time walking through
the small city center in order to become acquainted. Some recommended
sights:
• Valbergtarnet, a watchtower built in 1852
• Stavanger Museum, which includes an exhibition of local history
After lunch, we include time for sightseeing:
• Cathedral, built in 1125
• The old city with its wooden homes and narrow streets
• "Three Swords Embedded in Rock," a memorial to the
battle of Hafsfjord in the year 827, when Norway was assembled into a
single kingdom.
• View of the city from the Ullandhaug Tower
• Overnight in Bergen
Day 2
A full day excursion by ship to the nearby Lysefjorden:
• Passing the magnificent mountain rock "Prekestolen," or
Pulpit Rock.
• Bus tour to Oygardstol, taking a scenic road up the mountains
• View-point at the top of the mountains
• Back to Bergen by early evening, tired and satisfied
• Overnight
Day 3
Spend this day in the city
• Visit the art galleries
• Canning Museum, the only one in the world
• Mosteroy, a medieval monastery
• Rent a bicycle or simply walk around shopping and relaxing in
cafes
• Overnight
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