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Alesund , Norway

New ! Norwegian Fjord Cruise and Scotland ’ s Orkney & Shetland Islands

Scotland : Aberdeen , Orkney Islands , Shetland Islands | Norway : Bergen , Geirangerfjord , Alesund , Trondheim , Lofoten Islands , Tromso , Oslo
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14 days from $ 8995 including international airfare Limited FREE or Low-Cost Single Supplement Available
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Discover wind-swept archipelagos , rugged landscapes , and vibrant blue fjords on a journey across the Norwegian Sea . From Aberdeen , Scotland ’ s “ Granite City ,” you and your small group of 20-25 travelers ( average of 22 ) will set sail for 10 nights aboard the privately-owned 98-passenger M / V Corinthian and traverse the northern waters surrounding the remote Orkney and Shetland Islands . Then you ’ ll cruise Norway ’ s west coast , stopping to explore small islands and rural fishing villages along the way .
WHAT TO EXPECT
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ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Depart U . S .
DAY 2 • Aberdeen , Scotland You ’ ll be met at the airport by an O . A . T . representative and then transfer by private motorcoach to
50 your hotel . After checking in , meet your fellow travelers who joined our Great Britain : From York to Edinburgh pre-trip extension , then head out with your Trip Experience Leader for an orientation walk .
D — Hotel in Aberdeen
DAY 3 • Aberdeen • Embark ship Set off on a walking tour of Aberdeen with a local guide this morning . Known as “ the Granite City ” for its primary building material , Aberdeen is characterized by its silvery-gray architecture . Then we ’ ll transfer to the 98-passenger M / V Corinthian , our privately-owned ship .
B , L , D — M / V Corinthian
Norwegian Fjord Cruise and Scotland ’ s Orkney & Shetland Islands
DAY 4 • Orkney Isles • Orkney sheep farm experience • Churchill Barriers Today we ’ ll experience life on a working sheep farm . We ’ ll help with some chores , enjoy a sheepdog demonstration , then help prepare lunch . Afterwards , we ’ ll visit the Churchill Barriers , built more than 80 years ago in response to a surprise attack from a German U-boat . We ’ ll also see Orkney ’ s famous Italian Chapel .
B , L , D — M / V Corinthian
DAY 5 • Sumburgh Head • Shetland pony visit
• Home-Hosted Dinner This morning we ’ ll visit Sumburgh Head , a towering cliff on the island ’ s southern tip where