Sumburgh Head , Shetland Islands , Scotland Lofoten Islands , Norway
DAY 9 • Trondheim • Nidaros Cathedral Explore Trondheim today , including its old veitenes ( narrow alleys ), the Archbishop ’ s Palace , and its historic 17th-century warehouses . Next , visit one of Norway ’ s iconic pilgrimage sites , Nidaros Cathedral . Originally built in the 1000s , the cathedral houses the remains of St . Olav .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Corinthian
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHT
On Day 5 , visit a local farm where you ’ ll get to meet the iconic Shetland pony , known for their diminutive stature and heavy coats
DAY 10 • Vega • Begin Arctic Circle crossing Discover the Vega Archipelago , comprised of over 6,500 islands located just south of the Arctic Circle . This farflung region is a UNESCO World Heritage site due to its unique tradition of eider duck farming .
Tonight , we ’ ll begin our journey across the Arctic Circle . Meals : B , L , D | M / V Corinthian
DAY 11 • Svolvaer • Boat tour Today , we ’ ll drive to Svolvaer , the capital of Lofoten . This port town supports a thriving cod fishing industry and its shores are dotted with traditional fish-drying racks . Next , discover the Lofoten Islands ’ beauty from the water when we embark on a scenic cruise . As we ride , we ’ ll be treated to commentary from onboard experts , who can point out any birds , such as sea eagles , that may be soaring overhead .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Corinthian
DAY 12 • Henningsvaer Explore the small fishing village of Henningsvaer where we ’ ll find brightly-colored homes scattered across a tiny cluster of islands . More than just a fishing village , Henningsvaer is also a cultural capital with a burgeoning arts scene .
Meals : B , D | M / V Corinthian
DAY 13 • Disembark ship • Tromso • Fly to Oslo After we disembark , we ’ ll discover the city of Tromso . A city of more than 50,000 inhabitants , Tromso sprawls across three fjord-indented islands . We ’ ll take a walking tour and visit the Polar Museum . Later , we ’ ll head to the airport and fly to Oslo .
Meals : B , D | Scandic St . Olavs plass or similar
DAY 14 • Return to U . S . Transfer to the airport for your flight home . Or , begin your post-trip extension in Oslo : Norway ’ s Cultural Capital .
Meals : B
See the full deck plan for the M / V Corinthian on page 286 .
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246 Norwegian Fjord Cruise and Scotland ’ s Orkney & Shetland Islands