Faroes, Iceland, Greenland - Eurpean Coastal Cruising - Voyages Jules Verne World of Wonders - January 2012

CRUISING from the UK F AROES ICELAND GREENLAND 16 nights from �2295 key vjv features � On-board Lecture � Upgraded Outside Cabin � Excursion Included � �160 On-board Credit (per cabin) � On-board Tips Included � Walking Content: 2 (see page 145) � Guaranteed Departure per person in an outside twin cabin (cat. e) greenland 2012 � Sunday Jul 22 ......................................�2295 greenlanD & icelanD exploring the highlights of the Faroe islands, iceland and greenland et sail to the Faroe Islands and visit picturesque T�rshavn, one of the smallest capital cities in the world, named after Thor the Norse god of thunder and lightning. The history of T�rshavn began centuries ago when Vikings from Western Norway first met in the middle of the islands for their annual gathering. Continue to Reykjavik, thought to be the location of the first permanent settlement on the island. An overnight stay gives time to get closer to the geysers, glaciers and volcanoes of the island. Cruise west to Greenland, the largest island in the world, whose ice cap covers 85 percent of its total area. Legend has it that Erik the Red was exiled from Iceland and went in search of a new land rumoured to lie in the northwest, he named it Greenland, even though much of it is covered in glaciers. Greenland, until recently a province of Denmark, has a history of civilisations such as the Inuits, Dorset, Norse, Thule, Icelandics, Danish and Norwegians. Evidence of local Inuits living in Nanortalik over a thousand years ago can be discovered, with the present settlement founded in the late 18th century as a trading and whaling post. Supplements per person Single Outside cabin (cat. L) ...�1820 Outside twin balcony cabin (BC) .. �940 ON-BOARD LECTURE This sailing features a talk on 'Volcanoes & Geology' presented by Prof. James Floyd & Dr. Peter Cattermole. S itinErArY Day 1 Independent arrival in Dover and embark on black Watch. Afternoon departure. Days 2 & 3 At sea. Day 4 Arrive T�rshavn, with the opportunity to explore this picturesque town. Set sail in the late afternoon. Day 5 At sea. Day 6 Arrive in Reykjavik for an included `Golden Circle' tour of Thingvellir National Park, Gulfoss Waterfall and the Strokkur Geyser. Moor overnight. Day 7 Morning at leisure or choose from one of the optional excursions offered. Depart Reykjavik in the late afternoon. Days 8 & 9 At sea. Day 10 Morning arrival at Nanortalik (anchor port) the most southerly town of Greenland, located on a small island at the end of a delightful fjord. Depart in the late afternoon. Day 11 Arrive in the morning at Narsarsuaq (anchor port). Perhaps visit Erik the Red's village. Set sail in the late afternoon. Day 12 Arrive Qaqortoq (anchor port) in the morning and spend a few hours exploring the town before departing in the early afternoon. Days 13�16 At sea. Day 17 Disembark in Dover. Price includes UK port taxes, 16 nights' accommodation on board, one excursion, full board and snacks, tea and coffee, �160 on-board credit (per cabin), tipping (on-board staff), itinerary as described, services of guides and local representatives. Not included Travel to/from Dover, travel insurance, optional excursions, tipping (other than on-board staff), any government taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication. Notes A higher deposit is required at the time of booking. Different booking conditions apply (call or visit www.vjv.com). faroe islands thingVellir national park, iceland torshaVn, faroe islands 0845 166 7008 www.vjv.com 55

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