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Private Group Shore Excursions Book your Exclusive Nationwide Group Shore Excursions by contacting Magic Cruises and Tours directly! Magic Cruises & Tours Shore Excursion Program Crown Princess – Voyage 3028 – Sailing Date: September 19, 2020 Port: Kristiansand, Norway Date: Monday, September 21, 2020 Ship Timings: Arrive 8:00am – Depart 5:00pm Tour: Semi-Private: Setesdal Vintage Railway Tour Type: Half-Day Tour (Approximately 3 hours) Activity Level: Moderate Activity Departure Time: 9:30am Full Tour Description: Board your motorcoach on a narrated scenic introduction to Kristiansand before driving north through the stunning Setesdal Valley. Arriving at the Grovane train station, you'll board the narrow gauge Sedestal Vintage Railway for a popular trip that recreates the atmosphere of a turn-of-the-century railroad journey. Excitement builds as the restored 1894 steam locomotive whistle blows, heralding the start of your scenic tour. Founded in 1896, the Setesdal Valley Railway once linked Kristiansand with the farms and mines of the Setesdal Valley. It was closed in 1962 and reopened two years later as a living museum of the golden age of rail. Traveling a wild and scenic stretch of countryside, the track parallels the Otra River and showcases a landscape dotted with lakes, rolling hills and the occasional farm. Your final destination is Røyknes, where you will re-board your coach for the return journey to the quaint seaside town of Kristiansand, a center of culture and commerce since its founding in 1641 by King Christian IV. Tour Notes: The actual train excursion is approximately 30 minutes long. Carriages are not equipped with electric lights - tunnels are traversed in the dark. Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing suited to the day's conditions. Bring a hat and a light waterproof jacket. Tour may operate in reverse sequence. Magic Cruises Tour Notes: Tour includes Private Coach with Driver & English-speaking guide, applicable Entrance Fees, and One (1) bottle of water per guest. Train carriages are non-private and may be shared with other guests on tour. Magic Cruises & Tour Retail Rate: USD $124.95 per person 656 High Street | Worthington, OH 43085 | T: 618.847.5551 | MagicCrusies.com 1 Magic Cruises & Tours Shore Excursion Program Crown Princess – Voyage 3028 – Sailing Date: September 19, 2020 Port: Copenhagen, Denmark Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 Ship Timings: Arrive 8:00am – Depart 10:00pm Tour: Private: Evening Canal Cruise Tour Type: Half-Day Tour (Approximately 1 - 1 ½ hours) Activity Level: Moderate Activity Departure Time: 7:30pm Full Tour Description: Denmark's charming capital city takes on a completely different appearance when viewed from its labyrinth of canals and is particularly fascinating when the hustle and bustle of daytime city life subsides and Copenhagen starts to come alive for the evening. The leisurely cruise takes you through the heart of this charming city. From Copenhagen's meandering canals see Christiansborg Palace, the Church of Our Savior and the Old Stock Exchange with its famous spire composed of four dragons twisting their tails. Cruise the picturesque canals of Copenhagen's most popular residential area, the old naval area of Holmen and the New Harbour. Catch a glimpse of the lively 'Nyhavn' where cafés spill out onto cobbled stone pavements overlooking the canals. Tour Notes: When the ship berths at Langelinie, there is approximately a 10-minute walk to and from the ship to the boarding location of the canal cruise and then back to the ship. There are approximately 10 steps required to embark and disembark the canal boats. Tour is not suited for passengers in wheelchairs or limited mobility. This tour operates during mid-summer only. The canal boat does not sail in the Nyhavn Canal district, it only passes by. Magic Cruises Tour Notes: Tour includes Private Canal Boat & English-speaking guide, applicable Fees, and One (1) bottle of water per guest. Magic Cruises & Tour Retail Rate: USD $39.95 per person 656 High Street | Worthington, OH 43085 | T: 618.847.5551 | MagicCrusies.com 2 Magic Cruises & Tours Shore Excursion Program Crown Princess – Voyage 3028 – Sailing Date: September 19, 2020 Port: Skagen, Denmark Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2020 Ship Timings: Arrive 8:00am – Depart 6:00pm Tour: Private: Easy Skagen Tour Type: Half-Day (Approximately 3 hours) Activity Level: Moderate Activity Departure Time: 9:30am Full Tour Description: Sit back and relax as the natural beauty of Skagen ribbons before you on this three-hour motorcoach adventure, with little walking. Your guide will offer lively commentary, and you’ll learn much about Skagen culture, history and natural surroundings. Begin at the pier and pass such highlights as the Museum of Local History, to glimpse two types of fishermen’s huts. See the Klitgaarden, a former Royal summer residence now a resort for artists and scientists, and Hulsig Heath, one of the largest dune heaths in Europe. You’ll want to step outside to photograph Raabjerg Mile, the largest migrating sand dune in Northern Europe. Then it’s on to the seaside hotels of Kandestederne, where Danish author Karen Blixen wrote her novel Out of Africa. Next, it’s Old Skagen for its iconic yellow houses. Finally, head towards Grenen for a second photo stop, passing several lighthouses along the way. Tour Notes: This tour is predominantly sightseeing from the bus with a few photo stops. Magic Cruises Tour Notes: Tour includes Private Coach with Driver & English-speaking guide, applicable Entrance Fees, and One (1) bottle of water per guest. Magic Cruises & Tour Retail Rate: USD $87.95 per person 656 High Street | Worthington, OH 43085 | T: 618.847.5551 | MagicCrusies.com 3 Magic Cruises & Tours Shore Excursion Program Crown Princess – Voyage 3028 – Sailing Date: September 19, 2020 Port: Oslo, Norway Date: Thursday, September 24, 2020 Ship Timings: Arrive 7:00am – Depart 4:00pm Tour: Private: Viking Ship Museum, Vigeland Sculpture & Ski Jump Tour Type: Half-Day Tour (Approximately 3 ½ hours) Activity Level: Moderate Activity Departure Time: 9:30am Full Tour Description: Sample a trio of Oslo’s most noted attractions on a scenic guided tour. Board your motorcoach and drive through Oslo en route to Holmenkollen, the cradle of ski jumping and the site of the 1952 Olympic ski- jumping competition. Pause for a photo opportunity then continue through the city passing such national landmarks as the Parliament building, the National Theater and the Royal Palace, official residence of the present Norwegian Monarch. Enjoy a narrated walk through the extraordinary Vigeland Sculpture Park, the largest sculpture garden in the world created by a single artist. Next, visit the Viking Ship Museum, built in 1927 and designed by one of the best-known Norwegian architects. This impressive museum houses three enormous Viking ships and a host of artifacts and treasures found in royal burial mounds in the Oslo fjord. At the conclusion of your tour, you may choose to remain in Oslo for independent sightseeing. Tour Notes: Sequence of tour stops may vary. Use of an audio headset (included) will enhance your tour experience. Magic Cruises Tour Notes: Tour includes Private Coach with Driver & English-speaking guide, applicable Fees, and One (1) bottle of water per guest. Magic Cruises & Tour Retail Rate: USD $89.95 per person 656 High Street | Worthington, OH 43085 | T: 618.847.5551 | MagicCrusies.com 4 .