16 days in Norway & Saudi Arabia Itinerary

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Bergen, Norway
— 1 night
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Stavanger, Norway
— 1 night
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Forsand Municipality, Norway
— 1 night
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Andalsnes, Norway
— 1 night
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Geiranger, Norway
— 2 nights
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Oslo, Norway
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Medina, Saudi Arabia
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Bergen, Norway — 1 night

City of Seven Mountains

A city famed for its underground music scene, Bergen also serves as the gateway to the fjords of Norway's western coastline.
Kick off your visit on the 10th (Thu): get curious at VilVite - Bergen Vitensenter, take in the exciting artwork at Gunvor Handmade Illustration, then take a leisurely stroll along Bryggen, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Floyen and the Funicular, and finally hunt for treasures at Fish Market.

For maps, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Bergen road trip planning site.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Bergen is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Jeddah to Bergen is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Jeddah in August, expect Bergen to be much colder, temps between 20°C and 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Stavanger.
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Stavanger, Norway — 1 night

Oil Capital

The coastal city of Stavanger ranks among Norway's top culinary destinations, its fine restaurants and food fairs an increasingly popular attraction with impassioned foodies from around the globe.
Kick off your visit on the 11th (Fri): view the masterpieces at Tou scene, steep yourself in history at Gamle Stavanger, then engage your brain at Norwegian Petroleum Museum, and finally explore the striking landscape at Gloppedalsura Rock Fall.

To find where to stay, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Stavanger trip planner.

Getting from Bergen to Stavanger by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 21°C in August, and nighttime lows around 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Forsand Municipality.
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Forsand Municipality, Norway — 1 night

With a cluster of villages surrounded by untouched nature, Forsand Municipality is a great destination for those looking to immerse themselves in scenic surroundings, far from the city bustle.
On the 12th (Sat), go for a walk through Solspeilet - The Norwegian Stonehenge, get great views at Pulpit Rock, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Hogsfjorden.

To find photos, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Forsand Municipality vacation builder tool.

Drive from Stavanger to Forsand Municipality in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or ride a ferry; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 21°C in August, and nighttime lows around 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Andalsnes.
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Andalsnes, Norway — 1 night

Andalsnes is a town in Rauma Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. Start off your visit on the 13th (Sun): head outdoors with Nesaksla, then cruise along Trollstigen, then admire the sheer force of Stigfossen Waterfall, and finally take in the awesome beauty at The Romsdalen Valley.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, read our Andalsnes day trip planning tool.

Getting from Forsand Municipality to Andalsnes by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. In August, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) early enough to travel to Geiranger.
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Geiranger, Norway — 2 nights

Pearl of the North

Surrounded by pristine nature, the scenic village of Geiranger serves as a gateway to some of Norway's most famous landscapes.
Kick off your visit on the 14th (Mon): explore the activities along Geiranger Fjord. Here are some ideas for day two: make a trip to Fossevandring Geiranger, then admire the sheer force of The Seven Sisters, then make a trip to Flydalsjuvet, and finally get great views at Geiranger Skywalk - Dalsnibba.

To see photos, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Geiranger trip maker app.

Explore your travel options from Andalsnes to Geiranger with the Route module. In August in Geiranger, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Oslo.
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Oslo, Norway — 6 nights

Tiger City

Norway's capital city, Oslo boasts a thousand years of history and a diverse mix of architecture that blends old, new, and ultra-modern.
Kids will enjoy Vigeland Museum and Vigeland Park. There's still lots to do: explore the historical opulence of Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning), examine the collection at Holmenkollen Ski Museum, take an in-depth tour of Fram Museum, and contemplate the long history of Det Kongelige Slott.

To find other places to visit, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, read Oslo trip maker website.

You can do a combination of ferry and flight from Geiranger to Oslo in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train. In August in Oslo, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) so you can fly to Medina.
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Medina, Saudi Arabia — 3 nights

Radiant City

Most tourism in Medina, the second-holiest city in Islam, comes from pilgrims who visit as part of the Hajj, an annual traditional journey that ends in Mecca.
Family-friendly places like Al Masjid an Nabawi and Masjid Al Qiblatayn will thrill your kids. There's lots more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Masjid Quba, take in the awesome beauty at Mount Uhud, stroll the grounds of Grave of Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib, and wander the streets of Masjid Jummah.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Medina holiday maker app.

You can fly from Oslo to Medina in 13 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Arabian Standard Time (AST), which is usually a 2 hour difference. Traveling from Oslo in August, expect Medina to be much hotter, temps between 51°C and 38°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) so you can catch the flight back home.
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Norway travel guide

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Land of the Midnight Sun
Take a trip up north and visit Norway, the land of fjords, northern lights, unspoiled nature, and friendly communities. Norway is a haven for holidaymakers who enjoy the outdoors, with numerous resorts for downhill skiing and snowboarding, as well as countless trails for hiking in the summer or dog sledding and cross-country skiing in the winter. Norway's cities combine historical and modern architecture and feature a selection of museums, art galleries, and performance venues. Meanwhile, traditional ways of life, local customs, and crafts are celebrated in many open-air and ethnological museums across the land. Even though the country has a modern and elaborate system of roads, Norway continues to foster its ancient connection with the sea. Take to the waters yourself with tours of the scenic coast, fjords, or whale watching.
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Saudi Arabia travel guide

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With coastlines on two seas, Saudi Arabia boasts some of the world's top scuba diving locations. At the same time, it has tourist attractions of such cultural heft as Mecca and Medina, the most sacred destinations for Muslim travelers and pilgrims. When it comes to relaxation and recreation, a trip to Saudi Arabia opens a world of possibilities for outdoor adventures, which include desert excursions by horse or camel, mountain climbing, cycling, and camping under the starry sky. Think about beginning or ending your tour of Saudi Arabia in Jeddah, a cosmopolitan center of commerce, shopping, and dining situated on the Red Sea coastline.
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