Shetland Islands, Scotland
SMALL SHIP ADVENTURES
Sheep farm, Orkney Islands, 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 silverygray architecture. We’ ll witness notable sights such as St. Nicholas Church and the Mercat Cross. Then, transfer to board our ship. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Dinner onboard.
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 • Shetland Islands • Sumburgh Head • Shetland pony visit
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 brightlycolored 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
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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