NORWEGIAN FJORDS AND SCOTTISH ISLES Current route: Bergen, Norway to Leith/Edinburgh, Scotland
9 Days National Geographic Resolution 126 Guests Expeditions in: Apr From $11,990 to $23,610 *
Call us at 1.800.397.3348 or call your Travel Agent. In Australia, call 1300.361.012 • www.expeditions.com DAY 1: Bergen, Norway/Embark padding Arrive in the coastal city of Bergen, the gateway to 2022 Departure Dates: the fjords. Discover the city’s maritime history on a tour of Bryggen—the colorful old wharf and a 24 Apr designated UNESCO World Heritage site. Later, 2 May embark our ship. (L,D) 2023 Departure Dates: 3 May DAY 2: Hardangerfjorden padding Norway’s glacier-carved western coast boasts Advance Payment: some of the most dramatic landscapes in the world. Launch kayaks and Zodiacs to explore the $1,500 sublime Hardangerfjorden, the second longest Sample Airfares: fjord in the country and the fourth longest in the world. Cruise beneath staggering cliffs and rushing Economy: from $750 waterfalls. Then venture ashore to hike against a Business: from $3,415 backdrop of snow-dusted mountains, emerald Airfares are subject to change valleys, and fruit orchards. (B,L,D) Cost Includes: Meals indicated; alcoholic beverages DAY 3: Hidra/At Sea padding (except premium brands); excursions; Drop anchor at the island of Hidra, which boasts a services of Lindblad Expeditions’ Leader, rich history dating from the Viking era through Naturalist staff and expert guides; use of World War II. Explore the picturesque village of kayaks; entrance fees; all port charges Kirkehamn and learn about its long history of and service taxes; gratuities to ship’s fishing and shipping. Hike to a beautiful viewpoint crew. overlooking Hidra and the surrounding islands, and see the remains of World War II Coastal batteries. (B,L,D) Cost Not Included: Air transportation; personal items such as DAY 4: Shetland Islands, Scotland/Isle Of emails, laundry, voyage DVD etc. padding Noss/Lerwick Our voyage takes us across the North Sea to the Shetland Islands, where Norse and Gaelic culture intermingle in fascinating ways. Cruise below the towering cliffs of Noss, a nature reserve which harbors thousands of seabirds including puffins, guillemots, and kittiwakes. Later, depart the bustling city of Lerwick to discover the prehistoric settlement of Jarlshof—which reveals 4,000 years of near-continuous settlement—and examine Bronze Age ruins and Viking longhouses. (B,L,D)
DAY 5: Unst padding Arrive at Unst, the northernmost island of the Shetlands which harbors sheltered inlets, golden beaches, and a large nature reserve. Take to the trails onshore to skirt towering cliffs and heather- covered hills. Weather permitting, paddle the scenic coastline by kayak or cruise in a Zodiac to the farthest northern lighthouse in the U.K. Or visit the Unst Heritage Centre, which features local artifacts including handspun knit and lace, fishing tools, and wooden boats. (B,L,D)
DAY 6-7: Orkney Islands / Aberdeen padding The Vikings held a strategic foothold in the Orkney Islands for centuries, and their Norse heritage is still evident. Explore fascinating Stone Age sites, including the megaliths of the Ring of Brodgar and the 5,000-year-old stone-slab village of Skara Brae. Visit the medieval St. Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall, which was founded in 1137 by the Viking Earl Rognvald.
From the Orkney Islands, we'll make our way to Aberdeen. Known throughout Scotland as the granite city, its nickname lends itself to the shimmering gray granite quarried locally to adorn
Call us at 1.800.397.3348 or call your Travel Agent. In Australia, call 1300.361.012 • www.expeditions.com most of the city’s buildings. Choose to explore the city or leave the hustle and bustle behind for a countryside excursion. Head south along the coast Special Offers with its dramatic cliffs and views of the coast to visit Dunnottar Castle, perched on a rocky FREE BAR TAB AND CREW promontory headland high above the North Sea. TIPS INCLUDED Steeped in history, this dramatic and evocative clifftop fortress dates back to the 13th century with We will cover your bar tab and all tips for various parts being added over a period of 500 the crew on all National Geographic years. (B,L,D) Endurance voyages.
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