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MIDNIGHT SUN, NORTH CAPE
Discover the Scenic Delights of Norway, Greenland & Iceland
7 NIGHTS FROM £675
Fascinating historic cities and dramatic fjords with their majestic glaciers, thundering waterfalls and charming traditional villages of wooden houses dotted amidst the pine clad slopes place Norway among Europes most popular cruise destinations. Journey to Honningsvag, Europes most northerly point and the nearest port to the North Cape, and gaze over the Arctic Ocean from the 1,000ft high cliffs in the Land of the Midnight Sun, a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Stroll around Bergens picturesque medieval houses lining the cobbled streets of colonnaded shops and lively cafés in the Gamle Radhuset district and inspect the Bryggen Museum on the waterfront. Perhaps join the locals for freshly boiled shrimps in the incredible fish market, or head for composer Edvard Griegs home, Troldhaugen, jutting out into Lake Nordass and the inspiration for his piano concertos. Discover Domkirke, the ice-shaped Arctic Cathedral in lively Tromso and the 12th century cathedral in Trondheim where Norways monarchs are still crowned. From the quaint settlement of Olden, visit the breathtaking frozen cascade of the million yearold Briksdal Glacier, the best-known of the gigantic Jostedals many icy arms. Surrounded by steep mountains, waterfalls and deep valleys at the end of Aurlandsfjord, enjoy a thrilling train ride from the picturesque village of Flam as the mountain railway climbs 2,800ft past the spectacular Kjosfossen Waterfall to Myrdal Station affording fantastic views back across the fjord. From Gudvangen, a hamlet on lovely Sognefjord, take a trip to see the dramatic Stalheim Gorge and Ship Black Prince Boudicca Black Watch Black Prince Balmoral Braemar Boudicca Balmoral Boudicca Boudicca Black Watch Departing From Greenock Southampton Dover Greenock Dover Dover Leith Dover Newcastle Newcastle Dover Departure Date 24th May 1st June 11th June 26th June 4th July 5th July 18th July 3rd August 23rd August 30th August 5th September the impressive Stalheimfossen waterfall. And dont miss the Royal Palace gardens, Frogner Park, the Maritime Museum and the Kon-Tiki Museum during a visit to Oslo, Norways capital. Sail past Cape Farewell and discover the beauty of Greenland, the worlds largest island, with its deep-cut fjords, immense glaciers and snow-covered mountains. Erik the Red named the country after its verdant slopes in 985. You can visit his farmstead at Narsarsuaq. Watch the Inuits crafting whalebone artefacts, learn about the myths surrounding the ruined church at Hvalsø and marvel at the skyscrapers (steep peaks and sheer mountain walls) lining the fjords in Nanortalik, Greenlands southernmost town. Explore the lunar-like landscapes and volcanic wonders of Iceland. From Reykjavik, the worlds most northerly capital, tour the lava fields of the Hellisheidi Plateau, the geothermal town of Hvergerdi with its exotic plants and Lake Kerid, an extinct volcano, the Great Geyser at Strokkur, the Golden Waterfall at Gullfoss, the Thingvellir National Park, the Eyjafjallajokull Glacier and the Blue Lagoon. Admire the coloured roofs on the island of Heimaey and its spectacular setting off Icelands south coast. A lavaflow creates a natural seawall beneath the still smouldering Eldfell volcano, now one of the worlds largest breeding grounds for puffins, gannets and guillemots. There is no better way to appreciate this stunning region than from the deck of your Fred. Olsen cruise ship. Choose one of the fabulous great value voyages below and you could save up to 62% on the full fares.
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Cruise Title Norwegian Panoramas Icelandic Summer Journey to the North Cape Greenland Adventure Norwegian Waterfalls Captivating Canals Summertime in Norway Journey to the North Cape Summertime in Norway Volcanoes & Vikings Nowegian Waterfalls
No. of Nights 8 11 13 13 7 8 7 13 7 15 7
Fred. Olsen full fares from £1400 £2060 £2600 £2465 £1440 £1540 £1440 £2610 £1335 £2870 £1335
Travelsphere fares from £695 £945 £1275 £1195 £695 £745 £725 £1195 £675 £1445 £675
Travelsphere Cruise Ref. OFC814 OFD811 OFB89 OFC817 OFE814 OFA813 OFD816 OFE817 OFD820 OFD821 OFB816
To book please call one of our Cruise Advisors on 01858
462 111 or for a brochure please call 0800 19 14 18
quoting ref: OFO/08 or visit www.travelsphere.co.uk/cruise
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