Tromso, Norway
SMALL SCANDINAVIA
SHIP ADVENTURES
& THE BRITISH ISLES
M / V Corinthian, Scotland Stromness, Orkney Islands, Scotland
Itinerary
DAY 1 • Depart U. S. Depart the U. S. today on your flight to Aberdeen, Scotland.
DAY 2 • Aberdeen, Scotland Arrive in Scotland today and transfer to your hotel. After checking in, meet your fellow travelers who joined our Great Britain: From York to Edinburgh pre-trip extension, then join your Trip Experience Leader for an orientation walk.
Meals: D | Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel or similar
DAY 3 • Aberdeen • Embark ship Set off on a tour of Aberdeen with a local guide. Known as“ the Granite City” for its primary building material, Aberdeen is characterized by its silvery-gray architecture. We’ ll witness notable sights such as St. Nicholas Church and the Mercat Cross. Then, transfer to our ship. Meals: B, L, D | M / V Corinthian
DAY 4 • Orkney Isles • Orkney farm • Italian Chapel Experience life on a working farm today. Learn about daily life here and pitch in with some chores. Afterwards, visit Orkney’ s famous Italian Chapel. Meals: B, L, D | M / V Corinthian
DAY 5 • Sumburgh Head • Shetland pony visit We’ ll explore Shetland Islands and we’ ll visit Sumburgh Head, a towering cliff on the island’ s southern tip where seals frolic and various sea birds whirl overhead. Later, we’ ll meet the iconic Shetland pony. Meals: B, L, D | M / V Corinthian
DAY 6 • Controversial Topic: Justice and the prison system in Norway • Bergen, Norway • Funicular ride up Mount Floyen This morning, a local speaker will talk about a Controversial Topic: divided attitudes toward Norway’ s restorative justice system in the wake of the terrorist attacks in Oslo on July 22, 2011. Then, explore Bergen on a guided tour. We’ ll explore Bryggen( wharf), a picturesque area by the water famous for its brightly-colored wooden houses, and visit bustling Torget Fish Market. Later, we’ ll ride the scenic Floibanen funicular to the top of Mount Floyen where we’ ll get a bird’ s eye view of Bergen and the fjords beyond. After dinner, enjoy live entertainment onboard. Meals: B, L, D | M / V Corinthian
DAY 7 • Edvard Grieg Museum • Home-Hosted Lunch Discover the Edvard Grieg Museum, dedicated to the composer’ s life and music, and enjoy a concert performance of some of his pieces. Next, join a local Norwegian family for a Home-Hosted Lunch. Meals: B, L, D | M / V Corinthian
DAY 8 • Alesund • Geirangerfjord • Geiranger This morning, arrive in Alesund. Later, we’ ll take a smaller ship and sail into the jewel of Norway’ s fjords— the Geirangerfjorden— a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, disembark to explore the small village of Geiranger where we’ ll visit the Norwegian Fjord Centre.
Meals: B, L, D | M / V Corinthian
DAY 9 • Trondheim • Nidaros Cathedral • Education in Norway conversation Explore Trondheim today, including its old veitenes( narrow alleys), the Archbishop’ s Palace, and its historic 17th-century
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.
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