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CRUISING from the UK
NORW AY
7 nights from £865
key vjv features · Excursion Included · £70 On-board Credit (per cabin) · On-board Tips Included · Walking Content: 2 (see page 145) · Guaranteed Departure
per person in an inside twin cabin (cat. i)
2012 Sunday
Sep 2 .........................................£865
Supplements per person
norWegian fjord
Single Inside cabin (cat. N) ........£560 Outside twin cabin (cat. F) ........£160 Outside twin cabin (cat. E) ........£220 Single Outside cabin (cat. L) ...£1020 Outside twin balcony cabin (BC) .. £630
norwaY's FJorDs
cruising in southern norwegian waters to the land of the fjords
Price includes
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UK port taxes, 7 nights' accommodation on board, one excursion, full board and snacks, tea and coffee, £70 on-board credit (per cabin), tipping (on-board staff), itinerary as described, services of guides and local representatives.
erhaps one of the world's most fascinating geological formations, the fjords of Norway stretch deep into the surrounding mountains and measure in depth up to a staggering 1,300 metres. To explore these ice age creations, we present you with an itinerary during the favourable period of September. It is only by sailing the Norwegian seas and visiting its magnificent ports and cities that the traveller can come to a true appreciation of the area's scenic splendour and architectural history. Seafaring and trade are, after all, traditions that have endured for many centuries and are deeply engrained in the psyche of these northern people, from the early Vikings or the protectionist members of the Hanseatic League to the pirates that sailed these waters. The chronicle of Bergen, set against a spectacular mountain backdrop and creating an `amphitheatre' setting, is closely linked to the sea and steeped in history. Now a UNESCO World Heritage City this charming coastal town offers a culture and history dating back to the ancient Vikings. The capital of Norway during the 12th and 13th centuries, it was one of the central ports of the Hanseatic League. The oldest parts of the town lie around the picturesque harbour, Vågen, with the only remaining example of the 18th-century merchant timber warehouses now the Hanseatic Museum. This Hanseatic influence remains today in the sharply gabled row of houses that line the picturesque harbour front. Archaeological discoveries can be found in the Bryggens Museum whilst models of Viking ships are a feature in the Maritime Museum. For an unbeatable city view, take the funicular train to the top on Mt. Fløyen. The cruise culminates with a stop in Stavanger, situated between the Boknafjorden and the lowland area of Jæren. The town's archaeological museum presents prehistoric items which were discovered in the surrounding county of Rogaland and the nearby Church of Sola was rebuilt in the original Romanesque style.
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).
bergen
Day 4 Early morning arrival in Flåm on the banks of Aurlandsfjord, a scenic village amongst sheer cliffs and waterfalls. Time at leisure or choose an optional excursion. Day 5 Arrive Eidfjord with free time for independent exploration. Perhaps visit the Eidfjord Old Church, dating back to 1309. Day 6 Arrive in Stavanger in the early morning. An included tour to understand the Viking Age in the Stavanger region including the Archaeological Museum and Church of Sola. Set sail in the late afternoon. Day 7 At sea. Day 8 Disembark in Dover.
bergen
itinErArY Day 1 Independent arrival in Dover and embark on black Watch. Afternoon departure. Day 2 At sea. Day 3 Arrive early morning in Bergen with free time to explore this charming and colourful city. Cruise in the late afternoon towards Flåm.
flÅm
0845 166 7008 www.vjv.com
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