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Castle Howard

Kirkwall ( Orkney Is .)

UNITED KINGDOM

N o r w e g i a n S e a

Lerwick

( Shetland Is .)

Whitby York

Manchester IRELAND ENGLAND

Aberdeen

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Arctic Circle

Gladstad ( Vega )

Brekstad

Agdenes Trondheim

Alesund

Bergen Oslo

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Lofoten Islands Svolvaer Reine

Hennigsvaer

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Vigeland Park

Oslofjorden

YOUR OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS

Great Britain : From York to Edinburgh

PRE-TRIP : 7 nights from $ 1895 Only $ 271 per night

seals frolic and various sea birds whirl overhead . Then later this afternoon , we ’ ll meet the iconic Shetland pony . This evening , we ’ ll join a local family for a Home-Hosted Dinner .

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DAY 6 • Bergen , Norway • Controversial Topic : Bryggen ’ s light rail project • Funicular ride up Mount Floyen Embark on a full day of discoveries in Bergen . We ’ ll explore the Bryggen , a picturesque area by the water , and visit bustling Torget Fish Market . Then we ’ ll discuss the Controversial Topic of Bergen ’ s hotly-contested light-rail project . Later , we ’ ll ride the scenic Floibanen funicular to the top of Mount Floyen .

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DAY 7 • Bergen Today , visit the nearby Edvard Grieg Museum . Located in Troldhaugen , the museum was once the home where the legendary composer lived and worked for 22 years . After lunch , you ’ ll have a few hours of independent exploration in Bergen before our ship sets sail for Alesund .

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DAY 8 • Geirangerfjord • Geiranger • Alesund This morning , sail through the jewel of Norway ’ s fjords — the Geirangerfjorden — a UNESCO World Heritage site . Then this afternoon , disembark to explore the small village of Geiranger . Later , we ’ ll return to the ship and continue sailing towards Alesund . Upon arrival , we ’ ll enjoy an evening discovery walk .

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DAY 9 • Trondheim • Nidaros Cathedral Explore Trondheim today and enjoy its unique scenery , including its old veitenes ( narrow alleys ), the Archbishop ’ s Palace , and its historic 17th-century warehouses . Next , we ’ ll visit one of Norway ’ s iconic pilgrimage sites , Nidaros Cathedral . Originally built in the 1000s , the cathedral houses the remains of St . Olav .

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DAY 10 • Vega Discover the Vega Archipelago , comprised of over 6,500 islands located just south of the Arctic Circle . This far-flung region is a UNESCO World Heritage site due to its unique tradition of eider duck farming . We ’ ll learn about the long history of these islands — from the Stone Age to today .

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DAY 11 • Svolvaer • Rib boat tour Today , we ’ ll drive to Svolvaer , the capital of Lofoten . Framed by mountains , this port town supports a thriving cod fishing industry ; its shores are dotted with traditional fish-drying racks . We ’ ll next discover the Lofoten Islands ’ beauty from a unique perspective when we board a rib boat for a scenic cruise .

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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 typical fishing village though , Henningsvaer is a local cultural capital with burgeoning arts scene .

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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

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islands . Our Trip Experience Leader will lead us on a walking tour ; we ’ ll also visit the Polar Museum . Later , we ’ ll head to the airport and fly to Oslo .

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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 .

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Oslo : Norway ’ s Cultural Capital

POST-TRIP : 3 nights from $ 795 Only $ 265 per night

We recommend that you Arrive Early , Stay Later

We strongly recommend you take advantage of this extra time to relax or explore more in depth before or after your trip .

• Arrive early in York for your Great Britain pre-trip extension

• Arrive early in Aberdeen for your main trip

• Remain in Oslo after your main trip or Norway post-trip extension