Shore Excursions

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When you book your shore excursions with Holland America what should i wear? made based on his evaluation of guest and crew safety. Line, you can count on our Signature of Excellence® to Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for all shore We encourage you to bring a collapsible wheelchair as space consistently offer a superior experience ashore: excursions. When you visit places of worship, we recommend limitations may restrict the ability of some tour operators to dressing conservatively (no shorts or sleeveless tops), but casual accommodate motorized mobility aid devices. quality clothing is perfectly acceptable. Dress in layers and have a jacket Clean and comfortable transportation equipment; we engage i am traveling with friends and we would like to be on the along. Bring an umbrella or raincoat, a hat and sunscreen. professional independent tour operators dedicated to customer same motor coach satisfaction. what about meals? The departure location for each shore excursion is printed on Most tour departures complement the ship’s meal service hours. your shore excursion tickets. If you wish to travel with friends, safety In-room dining is available on board. please arrive at the designated meeting place together. This will Tour operators have contractually agreed to comply with local enable the staff to allocate space for you on the same vehicle. government requirements and to carry liability insurance in how will i know what time each tour departs? amounts consistent with local standards to address personal The on-board Shore Excursions Order Form in your stateroom tour durations injury and property damage claims. will show departure times. This information will also be printed The individual tour descriptions include approximate dura- on your shore excursion tickets, which you will receive on board. tions. To allow our Shore Excursions Managers flexibility convenience Approximate tour departure times are posted on our website at to coordinate your time in port with meals and activities on English-speaking guides; tour departure times set to coincide www.hollandamerica.com.­ the ship, exact departure times are published in the Shore with the ship’s schedule as well as with that of other tours so Excursions Order Form on board. For more information, please i have a disability. how do i know which tours will best suit that guests desiring to do so can take multiple tours. attend the Shore Excursions Presentation or visit the Shore me? will i have a problem dis embarking the ship? peace of mind ( ) Excursions Office. Guests with disabilities should inquire in advance whether a If a tour that you have purchased through Holland America tour descriptions shore excursion will be able to accommodate their needs. We Line returns late to the ship, we will almost never leave without have graded the Shore Excursions according to the relative level Tour descriptions may change after printing. Information that you. In the very rare event that the ship must leave, we will of activity they entail. The walking icons that appear at becomes available after this brochure is published will be posted in arrange at our expense to get you to the next port of call (with the Shore Excursions section of our website, which can be found the beginning of each tour description provide a general idea of independently booked tours, you are responsible for rejoining online at www.hollandamerica.com. Significant changes will be the level of activity to expect. Please refer to the “How to Choose the ship at the next port of call). noted on the Shore Excursions Order Form on board. Tour Your Tours” section in this brochure for specific information schedules are subject to change. variety on the walking icons. It is important to keep in mind that shore Around the globe, our programs include “A Taste of...”, Off excursion operators are subject to the laws of their own country the Beaten Track, panoramic, flightseeing and motor coach including with respect to accommodating the needs of guests tours, with such adventures as camel rides, kayaking, diving, with disabilities. In most foreign countries, the laws are not as rock-climbing, glacier hiking and private vehicle/vessel touring. stringent as those in the United States. Please speak with the value Shore Excursions Office as to whether you can expect to encoun- Our award-winning shore excursions offer superior quality and ter difficulties (dis)embarking the ship in a particular port of call. competitive pricing; our guests consistently rate their shore In this regard, the decision whether or not to carry or provide excursion experience as excellent. other mobility assistance to a guest and their mobility assistance device (wheelchair, walker, etc.) up or down a ship’s gangway, or on or off a tender boat, is at the sole discretion of the Captain,

Page 2 of 36 What fascinates you? A cooking class with a local chef? A private car, complete with driver and guide, ➤ the collections so you can explore near or far? A chance to encoun- ter wildlife or view natural wonders up close? of Holland The Collections of Holland America Line represent America Line a small subset of the shore excursions you will find in this brochure. Each collection offers its own particular focus and is available only in select ports.

Medallion Collection exchange, replant native forest or restore fragile habitat—your recommend that you bring some local currency to cover such A series of exclusive experiences designed to footprint will be light and your soul enriched. costs as credit cards are not readily accepted in some ports. Lunch accommodate our most discerning guests, our Signature Collection will not be included on any tour as many guests prefer to select Medallion Collection tours are each carefully their own dining venue. This exclusive touring option for independent- chosen to provide an in-depth perspective. They itinerary planning: If you need help planning your personal minded travelers lets you completely customize offer unparalleled access to events and sights not normally readily itinerary, the Port Lecturer and/or Shore Excursions Manager and maximize your time ashore by reserving available. First-class style, smaller groups, multi-day Overland can assist you and will gladly answer your questions. This can private transportation (along with an English- Adventures—elite activities for a privileged few. be very helpful in many destinations where travel time, location, speaking driver and guide) in advance. Whether you travel by car holidays, and opening hours of attractions need to be taken into or minivan, customized boat, classic floatplane or stretch SUV Encore Collection consideration in order to maximize the efficiency of your time limousine, you choose the companions, sights and pace that Been there, done that? Think again. Our Encore ashore. Collection, designed especially for repeat guests, perfectly suit you. online reservations: The fastest and easiest way for you to lets you discover what lies beyond the well- to whom is the signature collection suited? The Signature reserve and pay for your Signature Collection experience is known attractions you’ve already seen. Barbecue Collection is for solo travelers, couples, families, friends and on the Holland America Line website. Visit us online at www. with Argentine gauchos, bike the tree-lined boulevards of special interest groups traveling together. This may also be an hollandamerica.com. Please note the cost will be per mode of Barcelona, ride an Icelandic pony across a windswept beach near excellent choice for non-ambulatory guests. Value and flexibility transportation (not per person), so only one person in the party Reykjavik. These tours showcase hidden gems, unusual angles are just two of the advantages of first-class touring and luxury needs to make the reservation. The price shown on the website and inside stories that will bring you back time and again. transportation. Privacy, comfort, safety, and personalized guide is the total cost for the transportation, driver and guide (not a service are also yours to enjoy. World Wonders Collection per-person price). In many ports, availability is extremely limited. Natural treasures, architectural marvels, about the transportation: Each type of transportation will Please reserve as early as possible. technical wonders: to the Seven Wonders of be of the highest grade available in that port. Not all modes of payment & tour vouchers: Your credit card will be charged the World we add our own nominations based transportation are available in all locations. For information after your reservation is confirmed. Next, start planning what on decades of leadership in global travel—the about the transportation sizes and availability, please see our you’ll do with your Signature Collection experience in each port. sandstone city of Petra, the moai statues of Easter Island, and the website at www.hollandamerica.com. On board the ship, you will be given a form to advise the Shore Great Wall of China, among others. What they have in common pricing: The cost of each type of transportation will be published Excursions Office of the itinerary you have chosen. is the ability to inspire awe. online at www.hollandamerica.com. booking on board: The Signature Collection may be available for Cruise with Purpose Collection also included: The cost includes the service of a driver and English- booking once you are on the ship, but this cannot be guaranteed. speaking guide, unlimited mileage, road tolls, parking fees and Please check with the Shore Excursions Office on board. For every global citizen who has ever dreamed of either giving back or paying it forward, the bottled water. disembarking the ship: In some disembarkation ports, a private innovative Cruise with Purpose Collection is quite not included (unless otherwise noted): Guests’ entrance fees vehicle and guide can be used for sightseeing en route to the simply about improving our planet one voyage at for attractions are not included in the price due to the wide range airport. When booking, please advise the total amount of luggage a time. Assist in scientific research, bring much-needed supplies to of attraction possibilities, uncertain number of attractions to be for your party. Size of vehicle and luggage space may limit the an orphanage, participate in a fair trade scheme or cultural visited, and varying number of guests participating. We strongly number of guests in the vehicle.

Page 4 of 36 Eidfjord, Norway - Friday, July 31, 2015:

Cascadas y naturaleza Sea Kayaking in Eidfjord plateau in Northern Europe. It is also part of Eidfjord. The lodge is situated about 3,700 Norway’s largest National Park. You will stop feet above sea level in the heart of the at the Vøringsfossen Waterfall, which Hardanger Mountain Plain and its wooden Departs: 1:30 pm Departs: 9:00 am cascades almost 600 feet into the wild Måbø interior is pleasantly welcoming. Coffee or tea Approximately 3 Hours Approximately 3 hours Valley below. Before returning to Eidfjord, and a homemade Norwegian waffle will be Adult $119.95; Child $74.95 Adult $94.95; Child $69.95 you’ll drive to the Sysen Dam—the main served with jam and sour cream, and be sure El pueblo de Eidfjord solo tiene unos 1.000 An activity guide will meet you at the pier reservoir for the Sima Power Station and one to check out the many items and photos from habitantes; no obstante, es una de las and you will walk a short distance to a small of Norway's largest embankment dams. The the area. After your coffee break, return to the comunidades más ricas de Noruega gracias a beach where a kayak awaits you. At the dam’s watertight core is lined with filter Måbødalen Valley and stop at the Sysen su producción de energía hidroeléctrica. La beach, listen to your guide’s instructions and zones of sand and gravel, weighted down and Dam—the main reservoir for the Sima Power excursión empieza con un viaje por el a safety briefing to learn about correct use of supported by large quantities of rock. The Station and one of Norway's largest espectacular y abrupto valle de Måbødalen. the equipment. During the tour, your guide dam itself is more than a half-mile long, 265 embankment dams. The dam’s watertight La carretera les conducirá hasta la enorme will give you some information about the feet tall and 813 feet wide at the base. The core is lined with filter zones of sand and meseta de Hardanger, que es la mayor del creation of the fjord landscape. You will Hardangervidda Nature & Wildlife Center gravel, weighted down and supported by norte de Europa. También forma parte del paddle for 2 to 2½ hours. is your next stop. Take in the exhibits of the large quantities of rock. The dam itself is parque nacional más grande de Noruega. wildlife in the area and an audio-visual more than a half-mile long, 265 feet tall and Harán una parada en la cascada de Notes: presentation about the waterfalls and dams. 813 feet wide at the bottom. Continue to Vøringsfossen, que se precipita casi 180 m Return to the village of Eidfjord, where your Fossli to view the Vøringsfossen Waterfalls. hacia el salvaje valle de Måbø. Antes de Minimum age is 7 years. Each child must tour ends at the pier. You’ll take a short walk on an uneven path to regresar a Eidfjord viajarán hasta la presa de share a kayak with the adult responsible for the viewpoint. The majestic falls cascade Sysen, el principal embalse para la central the child. Use of lifejacket is compulsory. Waterfalls & Waffles almost 600 feet into the wild Måbø Valley eléctrica de Sima y uno de los mayores diques Participants must know how to swim. Tour below. Return to Eidfjord way of the de Noruega. El núcleo estanco de la presa va operates rain or shine. Tour operator reserves Måbødalen Valley. recubierto de zonas filtrantes de arena y the right to cancel the tour if sea or weather Departs: 8:30 am gravilla, todo sujeto con grandes cantidades conditions dictate. Approximately 4 hours Watervallen en natuur Adult $134.95; Child $59.95 de rocas. La presa en sí tiene más de 800 m de largo, 80 m de altura y 247 m de anchura en Waterfalls & Nature Drive through the village of Eidfjord before la base. Su próxima parada será el Centro de you continue up the steep Måbødalen Valley. Departs: 8:00 am, 1:30 pm Naturaleza y Vida Salvaje de Hardangervidda. The old road to the top was only four Approximately 3 Hours Adult $119.95; Child $74.95 Podrán adentrarse en las muestras de vida Departs: 8:30 am, 1:30 pm miles—an alarming series of hairpin bends salvaje de la zona y una presentación Approximately 3 hours carved into the mountainside. Today there is Het dorp Eidfjord heeft slechts ongeveer 1000 Adult $119.95; Child $74.95 audiovisual acerca de las cascadas y las presas. a new, safer route that leads to the enormous inwoners, maar door de opwekking van Regreso al pueblo de Eidfjord, en cuyo muelle The village of Eidfjord has only around 1,000 Hardanger Mountain Plateau—the largest waterkracht is het een van de rijkste terminará su recorrido inhabitants; however, due to its production of mountain plateau in Northern Europe and gemeenschappen van Noorwegen. De tour hydroelectric power, it is one of Norway’s one of the few places in Norway where wild begint met een rit door de spectaculaire, steile wealthiest communities. The tour starts with reindeer herds still live untended. Keep your Måbødalen-vallei. De rit leidt u naar het a drive through the spectacular and steep eyes peeled; but they are elusive creatures, enorme Hardangervidda-bergplateau, in feite Måbødalen Valley. The road takes you to the brilliantly camouflaged and, thus, are seldom het grootste bergplateau in Noord-Europa. huge Hardanger Mountain seen. You will stop for refreshments at Halne Dit bergplateau vormt ook onderdeel van het Plateau—actually the largest mountain Mountain Lodge, about 30 miles from grootste nationale park in Noorwegen. U

Page 5 of 36 Eidfjord, Norway - Friday, July 31, 2015 maakt een stop bij de Vøringsfossen- waterval, die zich over een afstand van ongeveer 180 meter in de lager gelegen, wilde Måbø-vallei stort. Voordat u terugkeert naar Eidfjord, rijdt u naar de Sysen-dam, het hoofdreservoir voor de Sima-krachtcentrale en een van de grootste stuwdammen in Noorwegen. De waterdichte kern van de dam is gevuld met filterzones van zand en kiezelsteen die in elkaar worden gedrukt en worden gesteund door grote aantallen rotsen. De dam zelf is meer dan 800 meter lang, 80 meter hoog en bij de basis bijna 250 meter breed. Het Hardangervidda Natursenter is uw volgende stop. Bekijk de tentoonstellingen over de fauna in het gebied en een audiovisuele presentatie over de watervallen en dammen. Vervolgens rijdt u terug naar Eidfjord, waar uw tour eindigt bij de kade.

Please note: De tour gaat alleen door bij een minimum aantal deelnemers en is niet op alle afvaarten beschikbaar. Bij onbeschikbaarheid van Nederlandstalige reisleiders kan deze rondrit worden geleid door een Engelstalige reisleider samen met een Nederlandse tolk. Omdat er niet veel Nederlandstalige reisleiders zijn, is voor deze rondrit maar een beperkt aantal plaatsen beschikbaar. Boek daarom op tijd om teleurstellingen te voorkomen.

Page 6 of 36 Bergen, Norway - Saturday, August 1, 2015: Gateway to fjord country, beautiful Bergen is surrounded by steep, forested mountains and has the lively feel of a university town.

Bergen and Mt. Floien Bryggen en de Floien-berg El panorama de Bergen y el Hardanger: Queen of the Fjords funicular de Floien

Departs: 8:45 am Departs: 1:30 pm Departs: 8:30 am Approximately 3 hours Approximately 3 Hours Departs: 8:45 am Approximately 7½ hours Adult $99.95; Child $29.95 Adult $99.95; Child $29.95 Approximately 2 Hours Adult $229.95; Child $79.95 Adult $59.95; Child $24.95 Until 1830, commerce and shipping were key Tot 1830 waren handel en scheepvaart Hardangerfjord is without doubt one of in Bergen, and one of the four major bepalend in Bergen, waar een van de vier Hasta 1830, el comercio y el tráfico marino Norway’s favorite fjords. It is framed by Hanseatic trading offices was located here. belangrijkste handelskantoren van de Hanze fueron clave para Bergen, y una de las cuatro mountains that peer into the water to catch a Your tour starts with a drive along the was gevestigd. Uw rondleiding start met een sedes comerciales principales de la Liga glimpse of their own beautiful reflection. German pier with its wooden buildings with ritje langs de Duitse kade waar houten huizen Hanseática se ubicaba en esta ciudad. El Leaving from the ship in Bergen, you will pointed gables, now a UNESCO World met puntgevels staan, die nu zijn opgenomen recorrido comienza con un paseo en autobús pass the Fortress of Bergenhus, King Heritage Site. You will see how the people of op de Werelderfgoedlijst van UNESCO. por el paseo marítimo alemán, con sus Hakon’s Hall and the Rosenkrantz Tower. Bergen live today with a brief city tour Tijdens een korte stadstour ziet u hoe de edificios de madera de puntiagudos tejados a Watch for the gabled buildings of the including Nordnes Peninsula, which bisects bevolking van Bergen tegenwoordig leeft. dos aguas, declarados Patrimonio de la Hanseatic period and the fish market. The the harbor. Take a funicular ride up to Hierbij bezoekt u ook het schiereiland Humanidad por la UNESCO. Serán testigos scenery quickly changes as you leave the city Mount Fløien, 1,200 feet above sea level. Nordnes, dat de haven in tweeën deelt. Neem de la forma de vida actual de los habitantes de behind. Passing through the community of From the top you can enjoy a magnificent de kabelbaan naar de Fløien-berg, 365 meter Bergen con una breve visita por la ciudad que Os, you will cross Fusafjord by ferry. Look view of Bergen and the surroundings. As you boven zeeniveau. Daarboven hebt u een incluye la península Nordnes, que divide en out for the lovely views across Bjørnefjord return to the lower funicular station, your magistraal uitzicht over Bergen en de dos el puerto. Pasarán por la Sala Grieg y with islands and snow-capped mountains in tour continues on foot to the famous Fish & omgeving. Als u terugkomt bij het onderste Gamlehaugen, la residencia real de Bergen. El the distance. Venjaneset, on the opposite side, Flower Market and through the ancient kabelbaanstation, wordt de rondleiding te recorrido panorámico terminara en la is the first of many small communities you buildings and alleyways of the Bryggen voet voortgezet naar de beroemde vis- en estación del funicular, donde el guía les dara will see, complete with typical west coast Wharf—a scene straight out of the Middle bloemenmarkt en langs oude gebouwen en un billete para subir en él. Arriba del todo, a scenery. You will reach the tiny wooden Ages. steegjes van de Bryggenkade, een scène die zo unos 365 m sobre el nivel del mar, gozarán de church at Holdhus—a distinctive landmark uit de middeleeuwen zou kunnen komen. unas vistas esplendidas de Bergen y sus dating back to the days of the old stave Notes: alrededores. Y ahora tendrán la libertad de churches. At Mundheim, the road links up Please note: De tour gaat alleen door bij een investigar por su cuenta. Tomense el tiempo with the Hardangerfjord. Norwegians call The bus ride to the funicular is a transfer minimum aantal deelnemers en is niet op alle que deseen y regresen al buque a su ritmo: su this the Queen of the Fords. Why? See for only, so you will not be able to leave any afvaarten beschikbaar. Bij onbeschikbaarheid billete es de ida y vuelta, y es válido durante yourself as you take a one-hour drive along personal belongings on the bus. The tour van Nederlandstalige reisleiders kan deze todo el dia. its shores with views to the majestic ends in town; you must make your own way rondrit worden geleid door een Engelstalige mountains on the opposite side. On a clear back to the ship. reisleider samen met een Nederlandse tolk. Please note: El guía no les acompañará en el day, you’ll glimpse the Folgefonna Glacier, Omdat er niet veel Nederlandstalige funicular. the third-largest glacier in Norway. Orchards reisleiders zijn, is voor deze rondrit maar een wearing springtime wreaths of blossoms beperkt aantal plaatsen beschikbaar. Boek bedeck the fjord in brilliant color. Break for daarom op tijd om teleurstellingen te lunch (a typical Norwegian buffet with hot voorkomen. and cold dishes, desserts and coffee) along the way. You’ll also stop at the Steinsdal Page 7 of 36 Bergen, Norway - Saturday, August 1, 2015 Waterfall for the thrill of walking under the Vervolgens komt u aan bij het houten kerkje Mt Floien Hiking Panoramic Bergen falls without getting wet, then ascend the in Holdhus, een opvallend monument uit de Tokagjel Gorge via a series tunnels before tijd van de oude staafkerken. Vanaf reaching the Kvamskogen mountain Mundheim loopt de weg langs de Departs: 8:45 am Departs: 9:00 am plateau. This is a popular recreation and Hardangerfjord. De Noren noemen dit fjord Approximately 4 hours Approximately 2 hours winter ski resort area for the people of de koningin der fjorden. Waarom? Dat kunt Adult $99.95; Child $39.95 Adult $59.95; Child $19.95 Bergen. Before returning to the city, you will u zelf zien tijdens deze rit van één uur langs Walk with your guide along the Bryggen Your panoramic excursion starts with a pass the largest island on Norway’s west de kust, met uitzicht op de majestueuze pier, where the German office of the drive through Sandvika or Sandy Bay, full of coast, Oster Island. bergen aan de overzijde. Op een heldere dag Hanseatic League of Merchants was once charming white wooden buildings built in kunt u de Folgefonna-gletsjer zien, de op twee located, and the wooden warehouses from traditional Bergen style. Watch for beautiful Notes: na grootste in Noorwegen, en in de lente that era still stand, impervious to the passage St Mary's Church—the oldest building in wordt de fjord omringd door boomgaarden of time. Pass the famous Fish & Flower Bergen and one of the few Romanesque This tour involves approximately 125 miles of die volop in bloei staan. Onderweg stopt u Market and board the funicular for an eight- buildings in Norway. You will see the well- scenic driving. Restroom facilities are limited voor een lunch (een kenmerkend Noors minute ride to 1,200 feet above sea level. At known fish market before continuing to the before and after lunch. Tour operates subject buffet met warme en koude schotels, desserts the top of Mount Fløien, you will hike to Nordnes Peninsula for a photo stop at the to meeting a minimum number of en koffie). Ook brengt u een bezoek aan de Skomakerdiket Lake. The views of Bergen old Customs pier. Next, you will drive past participants. Steinsdal-waterval, waar u onder het water and its surroundings become increasingly the Bergen Aquarium and a typical, narrow kunt doorlopen zonder nat te worden, een spectacular. After approximately 45 minutes, Bergen street known as a smug. Your guide Hardanger: koningin der fjorden echte sensatie. Vervolgens daalt u via een you’ll reach Rundemannsvegen and the will point out the Bergen Theatre and, in the reeks tunnels af in de Tokagjel-kloof en komt highest point at 1,800 feet, walking on dirt Haakonsgaten area, St John's Church. Before u uit op het Kvamskogen-bergplateau. Dit is roads and paths. Walk back to the Fløibanen, you return to the pier you will pass Grieg Departs: 8:30 am een populair recreatie- en skigebied onder de take the funicular down to the center of Hall, the busy Danmarksplass intersection Approximately 7½ Hours inwoners van Bergen. Voordat u terugkeert Bergen; then, stroll back to the ship along the and Haukeland University Hospital. Adult $229.95; Child $79.95 naar de stad, passeert u het grootste eiland pier. Complete your tour with a drive through De Hardangerfjord is zonder twijfel een van aan de westkust van Noorwegen, Osteroy. Kalfaret—a residential area with many de favoriete fjorden van Noorwegen. De fjord Notes: charming old buildings. wordt omringd door bergen die zich in het Please note: De tour gaat alleen door bij een water vergapen aan hun eigen schitterende minimum aantal deelnemers en is niet op alle Wear comfortable, sturdy walking shoes and Panoramisch Bergen en de Floien- reflectie. Na vertrek vanaf het schip in Bergen afvaarten beschikbaar.Bij onbeschikbaarheid a windproof jacket; bring a bottle of water. kabelbaan passeert u de Bergenhus-vesting, de van Nederlandstalige reisleiders kan deze Tour operates subject to meeting a minimum Håkonshallen en de Rosenkrantztårnet-toren. rondrit worden geleid door een Engelstalige number of participants. Bewonder de gebouwen met puntgevels uit de reisleider samen met een Nederlandse tolk. Departs: 8:45 am Hanzetijd en de vismarkt. Het landschap Approximately 2 Hours Omdat er niet veel Nederlandstalige Adult $64.95; Child $24.95 verandert snel nadat u de stad achter u hebt reisleiders zijn, is voor deze rondrit maar een Tot 1830 waren handel en scheepvaart gelaten. Nadat u door de gemeenschap Os beperkt aantal plaatsen beschikbaar. Boek bepalend in Bergen, waar een van de vier bent gereden, steekt u met de veerboot de daarom op tijd om teleurstellingen te belangrijkste handelskantoren van de Hanze Fusafjord over. Geniet van de betoverende voorkomen. uitzichten over de Bjørnefjord met eilanden was gevestigd. Uw rondleiding start met een en besneeuwde bergen in de verte. rit langs de Duitse kade waar houten huizen Venjaneset, aan de overkant, is de eerste van met puntgevels staan, die nu zijn opgenomen vele kleine gemeenschappen die u zult zien in op de Werelderfgoedlijst van UNESCO. het kenmerkende landschap van de westkust. Tijdens een korte stadstour ziet u hoe de

Page 8 of 36 Bergen, Norway - Saturday, August 1, 2015 bevolking van Bergen tegenwoordig leeft. some of the city’s most famous sights, Hierbij bezoekt u ook het schiereiland including the gabled warehouses from the Nordnes, dat de haven in tweeën deelt. Ook Hanseatic period and the famous fish market. passeert u de Grieghallen en Gamlehaugen, Continue through suburbs with well-kept het koninklijke paleis in Bergen. De houses and gardens on the way to panoramische tour eindigt bij het Troldhaugen. After a short stroll from the kabelbaanstation, waar uw gids u een ticket parking area, you will explore Edvard Grieg’s voor de rit geeft. Helemaal bovenaan (365 villa and gardens. You can also walk to the meter boven zeeniveau) hebt u een edge of Nordaas Lake to the composer’s hut, schitterend uitzicht op Bergen en de where many of his pieces were created. Grieg omgeving. U bent nu vrij om zelf rond te and his wife Nina rest in very simple graves kijken. U kunt hier zolang u wilt rondlopen cut into a cliffside overlooking the lake. You en op uw gemak terugkeren naar het schip. will be entertained by an exclusive piano Uw ticket is de gehele dag geldig voor de recital of Edvard Grieg’s music in the terugweg. adjacent Trolddsalen. Finally, you will visit the new Fantoft Stave Church, rebuilt after a Please note: De tour gaat alleen door bij een fire completely destroyed the church in 1993. minimum aantal deelnemers en is niet op alle The new church is an exact copy of the old afvaarten beschikbaar.de gids gaat niet met u one, which dated back to 1150. Take special mee in de kabelbaan, maar laat u achter bij note of the dragonheads and serpents on the het kabelbaanstation. Bij onbeschikbaarheid roof—designed to frighten away evil spirits. van Nederlandstalige reisleiders kan deze rondrit worden geleid door een Engelstalige Notes: reisleider samen met een Nederlandse tolk. Omdat er niet veel Nederlandstalige Tour operates subject to meeting a minimum reisleiders zijn, is voor deze rondrit maar een number of participants. The concert may take beperkt aantal plaatsen beschikbaar. Boek place at either Trolddsalen or at the daarom op tijd om teleurstellingen te Troldhaugen Restaurant. voorkomen.

Sounds of Edvard Grieg & Fantoft Stave Church

Departs: 1:00 pm Approximately 3½ hours Adult $149.95; Child $34.95 On this excursion you will experience two of the city’s main attractions—Troldhaugen, the home of the composer Edvard Grieg, and the new Fantoft Stave church. Your tour starts from the pier with a panoramic drive past

Page 9 of 36 Alesund, Norway - Sunday, August 2, 2015: This picturesque fishing port at the mouth of Stor Fjord spans two islands and features delightful art nouveau architecture — stone towers, spires and medieval façades.

A Walk through Alesund & Coffee Alesund City & Surroundings Alesund Highlights & Atlantic De Eilanden Giske en Godoy en Ocean Park een Wandeling Door Alesund

Departs: 9:00 am Departs: 8:15 am Approximately 2½ hours Approximately 3 hours Departs: 12:30 pm Departs: 7:45 am Adult $69.95; Child $29.95 Adult $89.95; Child $34.95 Approximately 2½ hours Approximately 4 Hours Adult $99.95; Child $39.95 Adult $89.95; Child $34.95 Ålesund is one of the few Art Nouveau The coastal city of Ålesund, with a towns left in the world. This lovely and population of 41,000, is the commercial Tour Ålesund’s famous Art Nouveau district Uw excursie begint met een korte, unique coastal city can best be enjoyed on capital of the More-Romsdal District. The and take a drive up Mount Aksla for a panoramische rondrit door de art- foot. A knowledgeable guide will escort you city boasts one of Norway’s largest fishing spectacular view of the city, the islands and nouveauwijk van Ålesund. Wanneer u uit de through the winding streets, pointing out the harbors, with a rich and lively history behind the Sunnmore Mountains. Then, you will stad vertrekt, rijdt u door een van de langste many colorful details of the buildings. You it, including a devastating fire in 1904 which head out of town to the Atlantic Sea Park onderzeese tunnels ter wereld die de eilanden will soon discover some interesting details gave rise to a popular expression of surprise situated along the oceanfront at Tueneset. met het vasteland verbindt. Het eiland Giske about both the buildings and the town’s in Norway: "I haven’t heard anything like that The park occupies 1½ acres of coastal scenery is bekend als de geboorteplaats van de history. A catastrophic fire in 1904 left the since Ålesund burned down." The fire left with fishing spots, hiking trails, swimming beroemde Vikingkoning Gangerolv, of Rollo, town in ashes and 10,000 people homeless. 10,000 people homeless and destroyed the sites and outstanding diving venues. The die in 911 Normandië heeft veroverd en die The city was rebuilt in Art Nouveau or whole city center. Ålesund was rebuilt in Art Atlantic Sea Park contains exhibition space de voorouder van Willem de Veroveraar was. Jugend style with provisions and building Nouveau style with building materials from and is the largest aquarium in Scandinavia. Met deze gezaghebbende families was het materials from all over Europe. Visit the Art all over Europe. It is now one of very few Art It is uniquely built into coastal surroundings eiland een belangrijke machtszetel in de tijd Nouveau Style Center for a fascinating Nouveau towns in the world, and inhabitants and adapted to modern exhibition principles. van de Vikingen. Nadat u langs de kapel van insight into Art Nouveau through authentic and visitors alike value its atmosphere and Large landscape aquariums teem with life Giske (een Romeinse marmeren kerk uit interiors and objects, as well as captivating distinctive character. Travel from the pier direct from the ocean, with an emphasis on 1135) bent gereden, zet u koers naar het multimedia program called From Ashes to Art through the center of the town with its the western regions. You can see what the eiland Godøy om het charmante Nouveau. You can experience the city fire via amazing decorations and colorful façades, marine life is like under the ferry quay, in the vissersdorpje Alnes aan de Atlantische kust te film and photographs, and impressive sound then to the Sunnmore Open-Air Folk ocean current, between islets and skerries, bezoeken. Na een stop in Alnes rijdt u via de and light effects. Coffee and cake are served Museum to view some of the old houses and and in the depths of the Storfjorden. Enjoy onderzeese tunnels terug naar de kade. Na in the café before you walk back to the pier. the boat collection. You’ll return to Ålesund watching the huge fish and discover the aankomst in Ålesund stapt u uit in de art- and end the tour with a drive up to Mount ‘silver of the sea.' nouveauwijk, vanwaar u met de gids Notes: Aksla, high above the city center. There is a terugloopt naar het schip. Deze vertelt u het splendid view of the town, the skerries and aangrijpende verhaal hoe Ålesund in 1904 Participants must be able to walk the full tour right across to the Sunnmore Mountains. door brand werd vernietigd en hoe de and be on their feet for 2½ hours. There is bouwstijl het gevolg van deze ramp is. De stad some climbing during the walk and there are is opnieuw opgebouwd volgens de mode van steps inside the Art Nouveau Center. Tour toentertijd en is nu een van de zeer weinige operates subject to a minimum requirement art-nouveausteden in de wereld. and may not be available on all sailings. Please note: De tour gaat alleen door bij een minimum aantal deelnemers en is niet op alle afvaarten beschikbaar. Bij onbeschikbaarheid

Page 10 of 36 Alesund, Norway - Sunday, August 2, 2015 van Nederlandstalige reisleiders kan deze reconstruyó siguiendo la moda de entonces y Vagstrand and Vikebukt before crossing naar Ålesund te komen. rondrit worden geleid door een Engelstalige ahora es una de las poquísimas ciudades de Orskog Mountain to join the main road back reisleider samen met een Nederlandse tolk. Art Nouveau de todo el mundo. to Ålesund . Please note: De tour gaat alleen door bij een Omdat er niet veel Nederlandstalige minimum aantal deelnemers en is niet op alle reisleiders zijn, is voor deze rondrit maar een Romsdal & the Troll Path Romsdal en het Trollenpad afvaarten beschikbaar. Bij onbeschikbaarheid beperkt aantal plaatsen beschikbaar. Boek van Nederlandstalige reisleiders kan deze daarom op tijd om teleurstellingen te rondrit worden geleid door een Engelstalige voorkomen. Departs: 7:30 am Departs: 7:30 am reisleider samen met een Nederlandse tolk. Approximately 8 hours Approximately 8 Hours Omdat er niet veel Nederlandstalige Adult $229.95; Child $74.95 Adult $229.95; Child $74.95 Islas de Giske y Godoy, y Paseo reisleiders zijn, is voor deze rondrit maar een por Alesund Take a short sightseeing tour of Ålesund city, Maak een korte excursie in Ålesund. U komt beperkt aantal plaatsen beschikbaar. Boek passing the town of Spjelkavik en route to dan langs het plaatsje Spjelkavik op weg naar daarom op tijd om teleurstellingen te Sjøholt village. From Sjøholt, you’ll follow the het dorp Sjøholt. Vanaf Sjøholt volgt u de voorkomen. Departs: 7:45 am shoreline of Storfjord, enjoying beautiful kustlijn van de Storfjord en geniet u van Approximately 4 Hours scenes from the road. You are now in an area prachtige landschappen vanaf de weg. U bent Romsdal y El Camino del Troll Adult $94.95; Child $34.95 known for both salmon fishing and furniture nu in een gebied dat bekend staat om zowel El recorrido empieza con un breve viaje making. The furniture crafted here is de zalmvisserij als de meubelmakerij. De panorámico por el barrio de Art Nouveau de exported all over the world. In Stordal alone meubels worden over de hele wereld Departs: 7:30 am Ålesund. Al dejar atrás la ciudad, pasarán por there are several furniture factories. Pass the geëxporteerd. Alleen al in Stordal zijn Approximately 8 Hours algunos de los túneles submarinos más largos old, octagonal Stordal Church (1789). verschillende meubelfabrieken. Maak een Adult $229.95; Child $74.95 del mundo que conectan las islas con el Continue to Liabygd and Valldal, renowned stop om buiten foto's te nemen van de oude, Harán una breve visita turística a la ciudad de continente. La isla de Giske es conocida por for growing sweet strawberries. From here, achthoekige kerk van Stordal (1789). Rij Ålesund, pasando por la ciudad de spjelkavik ser el lugar donde nació el famoso rey vikingo you will follow the valley towards Trollstigen verder naar Liabygd en Valldal, die bekend de camino al pueblo de sjøholt. desde sjøholt Gangerolv, o Rollo, que conquistó (the Troll Path), passing the impressive zijn om hun aardbeienteelt. Hiervandaan seguirán la costa de storfjord por la carretera, Normandía en el año 911 y fue el antepasado Gudbrandsjuvet Gorge. On top of the volgt u het dal naar het Trollenpad en komt u desde donde podrán disfrutar de un de Guillermo el Conquistador. Con sus mountain you can still see signs of the old langs de indrukwekkende Gudbrandsjuvet- magnífico paisaje. se trata de una zona poderosas familias dirigentes, la isla fue sede road built in 1028 by Viking King Olav. In kloof. Boven op de berg ziet u sporen van de conocida por la pesca de salmón y la de un poder considerable en la era vikinga. the center of the Trolltindene mountain oude weg die in 1028 werd gebouwd door de fabricación de muebles. desde aquí se Paso por la capilla de Giske, una iglesia de range you will stop for a typical Norwegian Vikingkoning Olav. U rijdt langs het exportan muebles a todo el mundo. solo en mármol de estilo románico que data del año buffet lunch of hot and cold dishes, desserts beroemde Trollenpad, met elf spannende stordal hay varias fábricas de muebles. parada 1135. A continuación, se dirigirán a la isla de and coffee. One bottle of mineral water or haarspeldbochten, omlaag naar de Isterdalen- para fotografiar desde fuera la antigua iglesia Godøy para visitar el encantador pueblo light beer is included per person. From the vallei. In Åndalsnes stopt de bus gedurende octagonal de stordal (1789). continuarán pesquero de Alnes, a las orillas del Atlántico. highest point on the road, at 2,800 feet above één uur zodat u een lunch kunt nuttigen (op hacia liabygd y valldal, lugares famosos por la Regreso al muelle por los túneles submarinos sea level, you will drive the famous Troll Path eigen kosten). Daarna bezoekt u de beroemde producción de fresas. desde allí seguirán el después de la parada en Alnes. A su regreso a with its 11 exciting hairpin bends down to de Trollenmuur, bekend bij bergbeklimmers valle hacia el trollstigen (el camino del troll), Ålesund, el autobús les dejará en el barrio de Isterdalen Valley. You stop to visit the over de hele wereld. De muur heeft de pasando por la impresionante garganta de Art Nouveau y el guía les llevará andando famous Troll Wall—well known to grootste overhang in Europa en wordt elke gudbrandsjuvet. al llegar a la cima de la hasta el buque mientras les explica la mountaineers all over the world. This wall zomer bezocht door wereldberoemde montaña, aún podrán contemplar indicios del dramática historia de cómo Ålesund fue has the highest overhang in Europe and is klimmers. We passeren de Romsdalsfjord en antiguo camino construido en 1028 por el rey destruida por un incendio en 1904 y el modo visited by world-famous climbers every de pittoreske dorpjes Innfjorden, Mandalen, vikingo olav. viajarán por el famoso camino en que su carácter arquitectónico constituye summer. Pass Romsdalsfjord and the Vagstrand en Vikebukt voordat we de berg del troll, con sus 11 emocionantes curvas el legado del desastre. La ciudad se picturesque villages of Innfjorden, Mandalen, Orskog overgaan om op de hoofdweg terug cerradas, hasta llegar al valle de isterdalen.

Page 11 of 36 Alesund, Norway - Sunday, August 2, 2015 gozarán entonces de una parada de una hora will head to the island of Godoy to visit the para comprarse el almuerzo (los gastos corren charming little fishing village of Alnes on the de su cuenta). a continuación visitarán la shores of the Atlantic. Return to the pier by famosa pared del troll, muy conocida entre way of the sub-marine tunnels. los escaladores de todo el mundo. esta pared tiene el voladizo más alto de toda europa, y cada año la visitan célebres escaladores de todo el mundo. pasarán por romsdalsfjord y los pintorescos pueblos de innfjorden, mandalen, vagstrand y vikebukt antes de cruzar la montaña de orskog para alcanzar la carretera principal de vuelta a Ålesund .

The Islands of Giske & Godoy

Departs: 8:00 am, 12:15 pm Approximately 3 hours Adult $94.95; Child $34.95 Your tour starts with a short city sightseeing of Ålesund's Art Nouveau quarter. Ålesund's architectural character is the legacy of the great fire in 1904, as the city was rebuilt according to the vogue of the day. A drive up to Mount Aksla follows, for a beautiful view of the city, the islands and the Sunnmøre Mountains. Leaving Ålesund, you will drive through some of the world's longest sub- marine tunnels connecting the islands to the mainland. The island of Giske is known as the birthplace of the famous Viking King Gangerolv, or Rollo, who conquered Normandy in AD 911 and was the ancestor of William the Conqueror. With its powerful families, the island was a seat of power in the Viking Age. Pass the Giske Chapel a very simple and starkly beautiful Roman marble church dating from 1135. The church was built as a private place of worship for the famous Giske Viking family and its interior was restored in 1756. It is surrounded by old headstones and a manicured lawn. Next, you

Page 12 of 36 Longyearbyen, Norway - Wednesday, August 5, 2015: Also known as the "Land of the Midnight Sun," you'll find a coastline full of seals, walrus, and seabirds. A visit to the Svalbard Museum provides a history of the area that includes whaling, expeditions, winter trapping techniques and mining. At the Svalbard Gallery, spend time in the workshops of local artists. Adventurers can trek to the Esmarkbreen Glacier, or tour a local coal mine.

A Hike through Historic will meet the lovable huskies that are always sea gulls, black auke and others. Ask your Notes: Longyearbyen & the Svalbard raring to go. The dogs simply love to run and guide to point out the different species—there Museum run, and soon you’ll be off on a sled on is a wealth of birdlife to enjoy. Wear sturdy walking shoes. wheels, with a driver of course. The route

heads into the Adventdalen Valley and the Longyearbyen, the Svalbard Valley Nature: Endalen or Todalen Departs: 12:30 pm Endalen Valley, where refreshments will be Museum & Husky Farm Approximately 2½ hours served before you transfer back to the pier by Adult $99.95; Child $44.95 coach. The summertime Arctic scenery Departs: 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm Head to the Svalbard Museum where, in a surrounding you is quite lovely and eerie and, Departs: 12:30 pm Approximately 1½ hours relatively short time you will acquire a broad Approximately 3 hours Price $119.95 with a team of dogs racing before you, this and comprehensive understanding of the Adult $124.95; Child $54.95 experience is very special. In summer, this Set out from the pier with your guide on a natural environment and history of the Pass through Longyearbyen on a panoramic area is home to a number of birds and visit to Endalen or Todalen—the destination region, including the relationship between drive to view the northernmost church in the wildlife. Twenty-four hour sunlight also sets chosen will be dependent on the weather. The the nature, culture, landscape, technology world—Svalbard Church. The church’s the tundra in full bloom. two valleys differ in that Todalen is and environment of the Arctic. As you leave mission is to serve everyone visiting the wider/bigger, but the terrain of each is quite the museum, your guide will tell you about island, regardless of nationality and or Notes: similar. Your guide will tell you about the Longyearbyen, situated between the high religious affiliation, so it is always open. history of Longyearbyen, and you will learn mountains of Adventdalen. You’ll head up to Enjoy the view over Longyearbyen from the Minimum age is 12 years. The ground is about the flora and fauna of the Arctic. If the town for a walk through the streets, and cableway station; then, visit the Svalbard muddy at the dog farm; dress in clothing that you’re lucky, you may spot a reindeer or learn about the history of Longyearbyen and Museum to acquire broad and can be easily washed. some birds while walking. You will have its highlights along the way. Flora and fauna comprehensive knowledge about the natural plenty of time to enjoy the sound of silence are also on the agenda, so keep an eye out for environment and history of the region. You Please note: and to take in the beauty of the natural the reindeer that sometimes graze nearby. will gain an understanding of the relationship surroundings. Take a break to enjoy a cup of After your walk, you’ll head back to the ship Fjord Safari between the nature, culture, landscape, coffee/tea and a cookie. with your guide. technology and environment of the Arctic. Next, head to a husky farm for a brief Notes: Dogsledding on Wheels Departs: 12:30 pm, 3:00 pm introduction to the facility. The owners have Approximately 2 hours lived and worked at Svalbard many years and This tour is suitable for guests who want to

Price $199.95 they’ll give you a chance to see a dog team up stretch their legs but avoid strenuous activity. Departs: 12:30 pm, 2:45 pm Hop aboard an open boat and head across close. The musher/dog driver will tell you Wear sturdy walking shoes. Approximately 2½ hours about dog driving and about their company. Adult $199.95; Child $119.95 Isfjord (Ice Fjord) to Bird Mountain. The bird cliff here rises almost vertically out of Then, you’ll have time to say hello to the dogs Enjoy this fabulous outdoor the open water. Although it looks stark, the and a refreshment will be served. A dog sled experience—dogsledding on wheels into the mountain is teeming with life in the form of on wheels may stop by to offer a ride to a Arctic tundra of the Adventdalen Valley. thousands of sea birds. Species you may see volunteer or two. Transfer from the pier to a husky dog farm include puffins, little auke, black guillemot, on the outskirts of Longyearbyen, where you Page 13 of 36 Akureyri, Iceland - Monday, August 10, 2015: Iceland's second-largest city offers a picturesque harbor as well as numerous artists' workshops and galleries. Explore the lunar landscape near Lake Myvatn, marveling at its tumultuous volcanic crater lake, boiling mud pools and steaming earth.

A Taste of Akureyri your ship. Then, you will walk down Art route to Listagil Street, where artisans keep Hrisey Island Alley, where artisans keep their workshops their workshops and galleries. A short time is and galleries. Your final stop is at one of allocated for browsing or shopping; then, Departs: 9:30 am Iceland’s best cafés—the Bláa Kannan Café, you’ll drive out to Santa’s House—a Departs: 9:00 am Approximately 3½ hours situated in the center of town. The café is Christmas store that operates all year round. Approximately 4½ hours Adult $149.95; Child $49.95 renowned for its homemade terta. The name This is a great opportunity to pick up a Adult $189.95; Child $59.95 From Akureyri, you’ll drive to one of comes from Latin word torta, but it is a cake memento of your trip to Iceland. Your journey takes you north from Akureyri, Iceland’s most famous turf houses at Laufás. that is commonly made in Icelandic homes following the shoreline of Eyjafjörður Fjord This 19th-century turf farmhouse was built for special occasions. Among the choices are Akureyri, Falls & Farmland en route to the small town of Árskogssandur. in the traditional Icelandic style of stone and Devil’s Terta, Marens Terta, Chocolate Terta, From there it is a 15-minute ferry ride to turf, and it is now one of the last turf farms in Orange Terta, and Vienna Terta—you Hrísey Island, which lies in the outward the country. It is an interesting regional absolutely cannot go wrong! Enjoy coffee or Departs: 8:30 am reaches of Eyjafjörður and is the second- museum and has the original implements and tea, or the café’s popular hot chocolate with Approximately 4 hours largest island in Iceland. There are about 200 Adult $129.95; Child $39.95 equipment so essential to life in past fresh cream. Walk off your snack with some inhabitants on Hrísey, living in a trim fishing centuries, and a beautiful country church free time for browsing or shopping in the Leaving Akureyri, cross the waters of the village with paved streets, tidy gardens with (1865). The Icelandic turf house was the core of Akureyri. Guests who wish to stay in fjord and travel along the slopes of an unparalleled view of the surrounding product of a difficult climate, offering town to shop or explore on their own are Vadlaheidi Mountain, via the Fnjóskadalur mountains. Due to the absence of foxes, superior insulation compared to buildings welcome to do so, but must return to the ship Valley to Vaglaskogur Forest—one of minks and cats, Hrísey is a veritable bird solely made of wood or stone. The relative on their own. Iceland’s rare woodlands—which is part of an sanctuary and all birds are protected here. It difficulty of obtaining other construction extensive soil and vegetation reclamation is a particularly well-known permanent materials in sufficient quantities also played a Akureyri & Santa's House project. From Fnjóskadalur, you’ll travel to habitat for the ptarmigan, and for years has significant role in the adoption of turf as a Giftshop historic Godafoss—waterfall of the heathen provided the setting for intensive research on building material. This is a genuine glimpse gods, which figures prominently in Iceland’s the life and habits of this comical and into the Icelanders’ way of life from the 9th 12th-century Book of Settlement. From seemingly fearless bird. The birds are century to the 19th century. Return to Departs: 12:30 pm Godafoss, continue to Laufás—a 19th- wonderfully tame—you may even see them Approximately 3 Hours century stone and turf farmhouse built in Akureyri, the capital of the north. The Adult $99.95; Child $39.95 strolling among the human population on the influences of its Danish trading past prevail traditional Icelandic style—now one of the streets. Hrísey offers a superb panoramic Akureyri has 18,000 inhabitants and is here. You will notice the many contrasts in last few turf farms in the country. This view enhanced by truly profound peace and Iceland’s second most important commercial the town’s interesting and varied architecture. interesting regional museum has the original serenity. Enjoy a two-hour guided tour of and industrial center. As you travel through Stop at the Nonni Museum, where an exhibit implements and equipment so essential to life the island and its secrets, traveling by a rather its timeline of cityhood, stop at a modern commemorates the children's books written in former centuries, and a beautiful country unconventional mode of transportation—a church whose stained-glass windows are by Pastor John Sveinsson in the 1913-1940s. church (1865). Return to Akureyri for a farm-style wagon. A visit to a lighthouse is renowned and stroll through the lovely ‘Nonni’ left Iceland at a young age, lived all short panoramic sightseeing tour of the city, also included. Board the return ferry and, Botanic Gardens. You will also visit the over Europe and wrote his books in German. including an outside view of the modern back on the mainland, you’ll stop at the local Nonni Museum. An exhibit here He died during World War II in Cologne in church and a stop at the Botanic Gardens. Kaldi Bjor Brewery (which literally means commemorates the children’s books written 1944. Next, head to the church for a short Cold Beer) for an informative visit and a beer by Pastor John Sveinsson in the 1930s-1950s. visit and for a great view over the fjord and tasting before returning to Akureyri. A Kaldi See the fishing boats in the busy harbor en

Page 14 of 36 Akureyri, Iceland - Monday, August 10, 2015 Bjor glass is yours to keep as a souvenir. spectacular waterfalls in all of Iceland. In AD of local and foreign flowers. You'll also enjoy 1000, at the meeting of the Althing, the a short panoramic drive through the town of Local custom and pool regulations mandate Notes: Icelanders voted to adopt Christianity. The Akureyri. that all guests shower and wash thoroughly wooden idols of Norse mythology were then with soap and water (without swim attire) Bird and wildlife sightings are likely but are thrown into the falls in a symbolic gesture Notes: before entering the baths. A limited number not guaranteed. The wagon ride is uncovered. that swept away the old religion; hence, of curtained shower cubicles are available. Dress for the day’s weather conditions—wear Godafoss literally means Waterfall of the Dress for the day’s weather conditions—wear Separate shower facilities for men and layered clothing with the outermost layer Pagan Gods. A window in the Cathedral of layered clothing with the outermost layer women are available on site. Swimwear must being waterproof. Akureyri illustrates this story. being waterproof. be worn in the thermal baths. Bring your swimsuit and a towel from the ship (these Husavik Whale Watching Safari Notes: Myvatn Nature Baths items can also be rented at the facility at your own expense). Bring sandals or flip-flops. Wildlife sightings are likely but are not Departs: 8:30 am guaranteed. Wear several layers of warm Departs: 9:00 am Polar Flight to Grimsey Approximately 8 hours clothing with a waterproof outer layer. Approximately 4¾ hours Price $329.95 Adult $179.95; Child $59.95

Husavik, on the north coast of Iceland (just Lake Myvatn Leave Akureyri and the fjord, and head to Departs: 9:30 am 60 miles south of the Arctic Circle) offers Godafoss (Waterfall of the Gods)—one of the Approximately 3 hours some of the world's best opportunities for most spectacular waterfalls in Iceland. Your Price $399.95 whale watching. There is perhaps no better Departs: 8:30 am destination is the Nature Baths at Myvatn, Transfer to Akureyri airport to board a light place in the world to see the friendly minke Approximately 6½ hours offering bathers a completely natural, aircraft and enjoy a 20-minute scenic flight whale whose inquisitive behavior delights the Adult $179.95; Child $59.95 relaxing dip amid clouds of steam, and a over Iceland's picturesque northern region. patient observer. The minke whales, normally Begin with a drive along the coast of Iceland’s luxurious swim in a pool of geo-thermal Bring your spirit of adventure as you cross quite timid creatures, are unusual here in that longest fjord, Eyjafjörður, with an excellent water drawn from depths of 7,000 feet. Active the Arctic Circle to visit the remote island of they have been known to approach the boat view of Akureyri and its surrounding volcanoes and belching steam vents populate Grímsey—population 155. Only three square and surface right alongside. Nonetheless, mountains. After crossing Víkurskard Pass, the vicinity. The baths contain a unique blend miles in size, Grímsey is green and grassy on minke whales retain much of their you will view Fnjóskadalur Valley, where of minerals, silicates and geo-thermal the top, and surrounded by steep shoreline mystery—in winter they leave the Icelandic geological remains of glacial and post-glacial microorganisms. The warm, soothing waters cliffs. You’ll hear colorful tales illuminating coast and no one knows where they go. On times can clearly be seen. The first major stop are beneficial to skin and spirit alike. the local life and culture during a highly this tour they are often encountered within is at Godafoss—the waterfall of heathen gods Facilities include a reception area and café, informative guided walk on the island. The 20 minutes of leaving the harbor and appear and one of the most spectacular waterfalls in changing rooms and showers, as well as three Arctic Circle passes straight through middle to take as much interest in humans as we do Iceland. The Skjalfandafljot River falls from a natural steam baths and a 53,000-square-foot of Grímsey, and you will receive a souvenir in them. Boisterous white-beaked dolphins height of 36 feet over a breadth of 100 feet. outdoor geo-thermal bathing pool certificate to prove that you have crossed it. and harbor porpoises frequently join the From Godafoss, you’ll drive directly to the maintained at a constant temperature of 100 - party, and sometimes humpback and other Lake Myvatn area, stopping by the 104º F. Due to its chemical composition, Notes: large whales are spotted. Following the whale Skutustadir Craters before lunch. After undesirable bacteria and flora cannot live in watching experience enjoy lunch at a nearby lunch visit the Dimmuborgir lava the lagoon, making chlorine or other Aircraft used are Twin Otters, Piper restaurant. At the Husavik Whale Center, labyrinth—a paradise of towering lava disinfectants redundant. Relaxed and Chieftains or Fokker 50. Many species of you’ll have the opportunity to learn more castles, natural arches and countless rejuvenated by your geo-thermal dip, you birds migrate away from Grímsey from mid- about the habitat of the whales around unexplored grottos. On the scenic return will return to Akureyri. August so bird sightings may be limited after Iceland. Then head back to Akureyri, with a journey, there will be a stop at the Botanical this time. Guests must be able to fit stop en route at Godafoss—one of the most Gardens so you can admire its 2,000 species Notes: comfortably into the seating provided.

Page 15 of 36 Akureyri, Iceland - Monday, August 10, 2015 Rural Iceland & 250 pounds. Horses

Departs: 9:00 am Approximately 6½ hours Adult $254.95; Child $129.95 Leave Akureyri behind to visit the rural hinterland of northern Iceland. You’ll stop briefly for photos en route at Hraun in Öxnadalur—the birthplace of Iceland’s most famous poet, Jonas Hallgrimsson. Continue from there to Flugumyri Horse Farm in Skagafjörður to learn about the local equine inhabitants. Everyone loves Icelandic horses—a hardy breed with a sweet nature, whose importance to modern Iceland might surprise you. Also, hear a brief history of the farm and how its name is connected to the first horse race known to have been held in this country. The equine theme continues in Hjaltadal, where you will visit the Icelandic Horse Center—an international facility for research, knowledge and education about the Icelandic horse, its properties, use and sociological impact over the centuries. After lunch at Holar, you drive to the Tannery Visitor Center in Sauðárkrókur. Outstanding designers and craftspeople sell leather goods that they make right next door to the tannery, where the leather is produced. You’ll have time for shopping and learning firsthand information about the products. Finally, you’ll stop for refreshments at the Skagafjörður Heritage Museum, which features a collection of old turf farmhouses and focuses on rural life in 18th- and 19th- century Iceland.

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Minimum age is 8 years. Maximum weight is

Page 16 of 36 Isafjordur, Iceland - Tuesday, August 11, 2015: This busy fishing port runs to sizable shipyards as well as shrimp and fish factories– all ready to handle the catch of the day from the icy waters of the Denmark Strait. Perfect jumping-off place for hiking, biking and kayaking.

A Visit to an Abandoned Village of land. Visit Skrúður—the first Icelandic Life & Culture of Isafjor¿ur Off the Beaten Track: botanic garden—founded in 1909. It is the Cruise to Vigur Bird brainchild of the former minister and Island principal of Núpur—the cultivation pioneer Departs: 10:30 am Departs: 9:00 am, 12:30 pm Approximately 4½ hours of Iceland. He grew plants and vegetables that Approximately 3 hours Adult $189.95; Child $99.95 nobody ever dreamed could germinate so far Adult $149.95; Child $79.95 Departs: 9:30 am, 12:30 pm Approximately 3 Hours Visit the abandoned village of Hesteyri, north. From the gardens, you’ll drive to Adult $169.95; Child $89.95 reached only by a 70-minute boat ride. The Flateyri village, which was formed around Leave Ísafjördur harbor by boat to cruise landscape in Jökulfirdir Fjord is very the shark-fishing industry in the mid-19th From Isafjörður harbor, you will head Djupfjord to reach the island of Vigur. This beautiful with impressive, steep snow-flecked century. In Flateyri, leave the bus at a through the center of town with a stop at the island offers a wealth of magnificent bird life mountains and quiet, secluded coves. In the charming, small and intimate church, quite Osvör 19th-century fisherman’s hut, including puffins, eider ducks and arctic late 1940s, all 80 inhabitants of Hesteyri typical of the smaller towns in Iceland. Step restored in 1988. Drive through Bolungarvík terns. Here, the farmers live off the land and village made the decision to move away. At into the church to hear an Icelandic music village and back to Isafjörður with views of by harvesting the down of the eider ducks. the time, they were living without telephone, program; then, stroll with your guide down the magnificent mountains and Westfjord—a Vigur village is like a time warp. Its ten electricity and roads. By 1952, the village was the small main street of Flateyri. Visit the old beautiful but sometimes harsh landscape. friendly inhabitants welcome you with their completely abandoned. Stroll through the bookstore and the merchant’s home, where You will also see Buná Tunguá River and the relaxed, easy manner. A leisurely walk village with your guide, enjoying traditional you’ll find an exhibit explaining the history of waterfall in Tunguskogur, and sip fresh around the island gives you an opportunity to Icelandic refreshments at the old doctor's Flateyri. In the next building, you might mountain water that flows down the stream. see an abundance of birds in their natural house. You will feel the distinctly eerie possibly see the women of the town making What could be more clear and refreshing! habitat. A farmer’s family will serve atmosphere of this unusual place where time pieces of art in their handicrafts workshop. Finally, see the Martime Museum of refreshments in a mid-19th-century seems to have stood still. Stop here for a coffee break with the locals. Isafjörður, located in one of the town’s oldest house—the perfect way to complete your visit Homemade Icelandic cakes are served with houses (1780). before returning to Ísafjördur. Notes: coffee or tea.

Notes: Notes: Dress in layers and bring waterproof Notes: outerwear. Approximately 50 steps must be negotiated at Many species of birds migrate from Vigur Dress in layers and bring waterproof the Osvör Museum. Dress in layers and bring starting mid-August. Bird sightings may be Fjords & Flowers outerwear. Flowers may not be in full bloom waterproof outerwear. limited. There is a short walk (approximately in September. 200 yards) from the pier to where the boat to Departs: Noon Vigur is docked. It is essential that you wear Approximately 3 hours warm, layered clothing in order to fully enjoy Adult $159.95; Child $79.95 and participate in this excursion. Outer layer Driving among the mountains of Ísafjördur should be waterproof and windproof. Wear a affords an excellent view of the harsh local hat and sturdy walking shoes. Not advisable landscape—narrow passes cross sharp for guests using a wheelchair or for those mountain ridges, and deep fjords shelter with mobility limitations. farms and villages huddled on narrow strips Page 17 of 36 Isafjordur, Iceland - Tuesday, August 11, 2015 The Back Streets of Isafjordur

Departs: 8:30 am, 1:30 pm Approximately 2 hours Adult $59.95; Child $54.95 Join the residents of Isafjörður—Westfjord’s largest town—as they go about their daily lives. Isafjörður is interesting to explore on foot—its back streets and old houses are unique in all of Iceland. As you stroll with a local guide, you may meet the barber playing his accordion, the baker training for a marathon, or the goldsmith paddling his kayak offshore. Isafjörður boasts a significant role in the history of Iceland and many famous persons and unusual people have made their homes here, and apparently still do! Your final stop is at the Maritime Museum. From there, you’ll walk back to ship.

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Not advisable for guests with mobility limitations. Suitable for guests using a wheelchair, with a companion to assist. Restrooms are not wheelchair accessible. Wear comfortable walking shoes.

Page 18 of 36 Reykjavik, Iceland - Wednesday, August 12, 2015: Geysers, hot springs and fields of cooled lava are testament to Iceland's volcanic origins. Swim in the naturally warmed Blue Lagoon.

A Taste of Iceland Bathing in the Blue Lagoon De Gouden Cirkel: Glacier Safari by 4- Thingvellir, Gullfoss & Wheel-Drive Geysir Departs: 10:00 am Departs: 8:45 am Approximately 5 hours Approximately 3½ hours Departs: 8:30 am Adult $164.95; Child $79.95 Adult $119.95; Child $69.95 Departs: 8:30 am Approximately 8 hours Approximately 8 Hours Price $399.95 Combine a taste of Iceland with interesting Head straight to the lagoon where you will Adult $174.95; Child $89.95 hot springs and a scenic ocean route, and spend approximately two hours relaxing and Set out early this morning on a specially Vanuit Reykjavík rijden we over de you’ll have a memorable day. Depart via the enjoying the natural resources of Iceland. The modified super truck. You'll head first to the Mosfellsheidi naar het schitterende Blue Mountains to Eyrarbakki fishing village Blue Lagoon is located southeast of UNESCO World Heritage Site of Thingvellir Nationaal Park, de plaats bij on the south coast. Many of the old houses Reykjavík, near the fishing village of Thingvellir, where the oldest parliament in uitstek om IJsland's geologische en here have been renovated, forming a lovely Grindavík, on the Reykjanes peninsula. A the world was formed. Stop here briefly historische erfenis te aanschouwen. We hub of traditional homes. The oldest house, high-temperature geothermal field supplies before heading to Iceland's majestic wandelen door de geologische fissuur Húsid, was built in 1756. There is nothing the Reykjanes district with hot water and hinterland along the dramatic and aptly Almannagjá naar de plaats waar de oudste more Icelandic than a seafood restaurant in a steam to run a power plant, and it is the named Cold Valley. The next step of your Europese volksvertegenwoordiging, de typical fishing village; so you will continue to mineral rich overflow water from this journey will be onto the ice cap and into the IJslandse Althing werd opgericht in 930 AD. the small fishing village of Stokkseyri for a operation that fills the lagoon. The white world of Iceland's second largest Gedurende acht eeuwen kwam men elk jaar lunchtime feast. Icelandic lobster (crayfish) geothermal water is pumped up from 6,000 glacier, Langjökull—the Long Glacier. Here uit alle uithoeken van het land in deze fresh from the ocean, is served sizzling in the feet below the earth’s surface. High levels of your expert driver will take your super truck grandioze omgeving vergaderen. Na onze pan, along with a variety of side dishes. After silica, minerals and algae give the Blue adventure to the next level as he takes you on wandeling in Thingvellir zetten we de tocht lunch, drive along the coast to Lake Lagoon its rich, blue color and also form a a once-in-a-lifetime journey over the ice and verder over de Lyngdalsheidi naar de Kleifarvatn, set in fascinatingly stark, moon- light natural sediment on the bottom. Don’t snow of the glacier. Following this amazing vruchtbare weilanden van het zuiden voor like surroundings. Near the lake’s southern miss this chance to relax in the refreshing experience you will head back to the een bezoek aan de mooiste waterval van end lies the Krísuvík Geothermal Area with waters of the Blue Lagoon, whose healing woodlands of Húsafell and to your lunch IJsland, Gulfoss. In de buurt stoppen we ook powerful jets of steam escaping from beneath properties are legendary. destination. After lunch you will drive to two nog bij het geothermisch gebied Geysir met the earth’s crust and sulfurous gases rising of Iceland's most picturesque zijn vele warmwaterbronnen. Strokkur, de from numerous vents. Pass through Notes: waterfalls—Hraunfoss and Barnafoss. Your actiefste geiser, spuit om de paar minuten. Reykjavík city center by motor coach before return to Reykjavík takes you through the We nuttigen een twee-gangen lunch met reaching the pier. Minimum age is 2 years. Bring your swimsuit Hvalfjordur tunnel, along the coastline and koffie in een restaurant in de buurt van and a towel. The changing rooms are back to the pier. Geysir en keren daarna door de Grímsnes Please note: European-style (not private). Lockers, regio langs het dorpje Hveragerdi terug. Hier showers, soap and towels are available at Blue Notes: wordt geothermisch water gebruikt om een Lagoon (at your own expense). uitgebreide broeikasindustrie te voeden. Door Distance traveled and time on the glacier het centrum van Reykjavik keren we met de depends on weather and snow conditions. bus terug naar de kade. Minimum age is 8 years. The lunch is a light meal served at a rustic lodge. Your driver is also your guide. Tour operates subject to meeting a minimum number of participants.

Page 19 of 36 Reykjavik, Iceland - Wednesday, August 12, 2015 This is not a self-drive tour. cave also provides glaciologists, gaits of the Icelandic horse. The show is both on top of an old magma chamber. Hot meteorologists and other scientists with an educational and entertaining, and gives an springs bubble and hiss all around this Glacier Safari by 4- opportunity to study the glacier in a new way. insight into a magnificent breed that has been unique community. Take a short, scenic Wheel-Drive with Ice Following this amazing experience, head back intertwined with the culture and history of drive past the town’s trademark greenhouses Cave Visit to the woodlands of Húsafell to your lunch the Icelandic nation through the centuries. and a short walk to the new hot spring area. destination. After lunch, you will drive to the After the show, check out the stables, where Refreshments will be served; then, you’ll nearby Hraunfoss and Barnafoss you can get close to the horses, take pictures follow the River Sogid past the Ljóssafoss Departs: 9:00 am Approximately 8 Hours waterfalls—two of Iceland's most picturesque and chat with the riders. Then, it’s on to the Hydro Station to the UNESCO World cascades. The ride back to Reykjavík will take Grímsnes region with stop at the impressive Heritage Site of Thingvellir. Approaching you through the Hvalfjorour Tunnel, along Kerid volcanic crater, which forms part of a Thingvellir, you’ll literally drive from one Today's great adventure begins at the pier as the coastline and back to the pier. group of volcanic hills thought to have been continent to another as you cross the neo- you board a larger -than-life modified super- created around 6,000 years ago. Head back to volcanic rift zone that slices through Iceland truck. Head out to the UNESCO World Golden Circle & Horse Reykjavík via Hellisheidi Heath and pass from northeast to southwest. Pause at the Heritage Site of Thingvellir, where you will Show through the city center on the way back to viewpoint to soak up a little of the nation’s stop among the landscape of Iceland's early the pier. history, for it is here that the world’s oldest parliament before delving into its majestic existing parliament was formed in AD 930. hinterland. Drive along the dramatic Cold Departs: 9:00 am Notes: At the time of Iceland's settlement (in the 9th Valley to Langjokull Glacier. Langjokull Approximately 8½ hours century) an estimated one fourth of the (Long Glacier) is 4,460 feet long and covers Adult $194.95; Child $99.95 This tour may not be available on all sailings. country was covered by birch woodlands. an area of about 366 square miles about 4,000 Enjoy an in-depth perspective of the Golden Today, forests cover just a little over 1% of feet above sea level. Upon arriving at the Circle in a small group with some extra Iceland Tomorrow: Iceland. The forests were felled for timber, glacier, it's all action, and your expert driver attractions. From Reykjavík you will drive Planting for the cleared for agriculture, and grazed by will take your super-truck adventure to the over the Mosfellsheidi Heath to beautiful Future & the Ancient domestic animals brought by the settlers. next level. This involves a once-in-a-lifetime Thingvellir National Park—a UNESCO Ring of Fire Since 1950, the emphasis has been on journey over the ice and snow to the Ice World Heritage Site and a primary site of reforestation and afforestation—planting of Cave - a classy new attraction located on the Iceland’s geological and historic heritage. It forests where they didn’t previously exist. On flanks of Iceland's second-largest glacier. The was here in AD 930 that the Vikings formed Departs: 9:00 am Approximately 5 hours this Cruise With Purpose shore excursion, Ice Cave is a man-made cave that stretches the Allthing—the oldest still-existing Adult $84.95; Child $54.95 you have contributed to Iceland's deep into the glacier and consists of a series parliament in the world. The tour continues This is a predominantly green-focused tour afforestation program by the planting of one of tunnels and caves carved through solid over the Lyngdalsheidi Heath into the fertile that circles the active 2,635-foot Hengill tree in your name. You will receive a small, glacier ice. There is also an ice chapel and an farmlands of the south to visit the Gullfoss Volcano, located just a couple of miles from boxed souvenir containing a piece of lava ice bar. Crevasses that pull the glacier apart, golden waterfall. Lunch will be served at the Reykjavík. Hengill last erupted approximately from the 2010 volcanic eruption. The road along with sunlight penetrating the packed Hotel Gullfoss. A few minutes’ drive from 2,000 years ago, but its numerous natural hot leading past Iceland’s largest natural lake at ice, are among the natural wonders you'll see. Gullfoss is the great Geysir Geothermal springs, colorful steam vents and fumaroles Thingvallavatn takes you to a viewpoint on A cave-like tunnel leads into the icy Area, which has given its name to hot springs still dot the surrounding landscape. Hengill the lower flanks of the volcano. Take in the underground and as the ice gets older the (geysers) all over the world. Here, you will see produces hydro and geothermal power, fascinating sight of the countless hot springs color changes from white to a magnificent, one of the most active geysers in the area, which provide the capital with plentiful hot that continuously belch their sulfur-rich deep blue. The IceCave is located about 100 Strokkur, spouting up to 90 feet every few water and electricity. You’ll stop at the deposits over the amazing scenery. The drive feet below the glacier's surface and stretches minutes. Next, you’ll drive to Faxi Waterfall Hellisheidi Geothermal Plant Visitor back to Reykjavík takes you through a lunar- approximately 800 feet in length. During to view Icelandic sheep pens and a salmon Center to learn a little about volcanoes, like landscape of volcanic phenomena. your guided glacier visit, you’ll enjoy an ladder. At Fridheimar you’ll watch geosciences, and geothermal technology. introduction to glaciology and learn about professional display showcasing the particular the effect climate change has on glaciers. The Continue to the town of Hveragerdi, located Page 20 of 36 Reykjavik, Iceland - Wednesday, August 12, 2015 Iceland's Quirky Quaffs Icelandic Viking Trails Let's Go Volcano! Substantial walking, hiking and caving are required of all participants. Suitable only for Departs: 8:00 pm Departs: 9:00 am Departs: 8:45 am guests who are physically fit. Please Approximately 1½ Hours Approximately 8 hours Approximately 6 Hours realistically assess your physical fitness and Price $99.95 Adult $209.95; Child $109.95 Price $349.95 ability prior to booking. Pregnant women are The Ölgerðin Brewery, Iceland’s oldest, Retrace the Vikings’ footsteps along the Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure not allowed to participate. Not suitable for invites you to an evening tasting of the ancient Saga trails of Iceland’s Borgarfjordur discovering the volcanic environs of the guests with back or neck problems. quirky beverages of Iceland. You’ll also hear district. This is the area where many of the Reykjanes Peninsula. The adrenaline kicks in about the nation’s drinking culture as it once famous Viking events of the 13th-century pierside as you board your specially modified Panoramic Reykjavik was in the past, and how it has evolved up to Icelandic Saga took place. Leave Reykjavík super truck—your transportation for today’s today. On this light-hearted evening and follow the coastline north to the volcanic journey. Your first stop is at the adventure, you’ll take a look at the brewery, township of Borgarnes, stopping here at the perfectly formed lava ring and crater of Departs: 1:30 pm dive into the drinking habits of the locals, and award-winning Settlement Center. Here you Stóra Eldborg (3,000 years old) where you Approximately 2½ hours Adult $49.95; Child $19.95 experience the spirit of Iceland, both literally will learn about the settlement of Iceland by will take an invigorating hike up the steep and figuratively, at Ölgerðin’s stylish new way of an engaging multimedia exhibit. flanks of the crater, enjoying breath-taking View Reykjavík's highlights with only one headquarters in Reykjavík. Your expert guide Continue to the spectacular Hraunfossar and views of the lunar-like surroundings on your stop along the way—perfect for guests with will introduce you to Icelandic mead—this is Barnafoss Waterfalls. A bit of ancient way to the way to the top. Next on the agenda mobility limitations and for those wishing to what the Vikings brewed and it’s definitely history is revived at Reykholt, where is a lava-tube caving experience. Following a see and learn a lot in a relatively short space not for the faint of heart. You’ll also taste a Iceland’s most celebrated writer, law speaker short drive, and subsequent walk over spongy of time. The Reykjavík capital area consists of beer substitute so you can get a feel for what and historian, Snorri Sturluson, lived up until moss and uneven ground, your guide will seven municipalities with approximately Icelanders drank during the misery of the his controversial death in 1241. Enjoy lunch; locate the almost undetectable cave entrance 190,000 inhabitants. With plenty of space, prohibition years. Make sure you down a shot then, it’s onwards to Deildatunguhver. This via GPS. Gear up, donning a safety helmet, clean air and natural green energy, Reykjavik of Brennivín—a schnapps made from potato is Europe’s largest hotspring, where 212°F and grab a high-beam flashlight to embark on clearly revels in its reputation as being one of pulp and caraway seed that is sometimes water gushes freely at 52 gallons per second. a journey into the mysterious depths of the the most modern, forward-thinking societies called the Black Death. Brennivín could well Your last stop will be at Thingvellir—the Icelandic underworld. After your lava cave in Europe. The city's Pure Energy logo says it be the origin of the saying, ‘what doesn’t kill most significant historic and geological site in exploration, the next stop is a visit to the all. View such landmarks such as the you makes you stronger’. Other extraordinary Iceland where, in AD 930, the Vikings bubbling hot springs and fumaroles at the Laugardalur sport and recreational area with beverages you’ll try include Gull Beer and formed the Althingi Parliament—the oldest high temperature thermal field of Krýsuvík, its open-air geothermal swimming pool, the Malt & Appelsín—nicely rounding out your parliament in the world. Thingvellir is now a located in the middle of the fissure zone spectacular coastline and harbor area, and taste of Iceland’s fascinating liquor line-up. UNESCO World Heritage Site. which traverses Iceland. Then, it’s time to Höfdi House. The latter is where the Cold This outing should be viewed as a treat for head to the nearby fishing village of War officially ended in 1986 with a meeting your taste buds, a boost to your immune Notes: Grindavik where a lunch of lobster soup, between President Reagan and General system, and a noteworthy addition to your served with freshly baked bread, awaits. It’s Secretary Gorbachev. You will stop at the cultural edification. Wear sturdy walking shoes and warm, now time to put the super truck to the test by Pearl viewpoint for great views of the city and layered clothing. Tour may not be available way of a rough track that leads to the top of a beyond. Next you will drive past Notes: on all sailings. nearby mountain overlooking the famous Hallgrimskirkja Church and through Blue Lagoon thermal spa. Returning civilized Reykjavík's colorful old quarter with its Minimum age is 21 years. roads, you will head back to Reykjavik and quaint wooden houses and narrow streets. the ship. Your guide will point out the University and tell tales of Viking settlers. Learn the basics of Notes: geothermal energy, observe a little of

Page 21 of 36 Reykjavik, Iceland - Wednesday, August 12, 2015 Iceland's geological phenomena, and enjoy Reykjavik Highlights Amazingly, you can walk behind the originates deep in the earth. Drive through many faces of Iceland's amazing architecture, waterfall and, after a little spray and fun, you the lively little fishing village of Grindavík, both past and present. Departs: 9:45 am emerge on the other side. It’s quite an with its many fishing boats and head to the Approximately 3½ hours exhilarating experience and is well worth man-made Blue Lagoon for a short photo Picture-Perfect Adult $69.95; Child $34.95 getting your outerwear a bit damp. Continue stop. Owing its existence to a nearby Iceland Begin your tour of Reykjavík, the world’s to the majestic and much-photographed geothermal power plant, the water of this northernmost capital, at the Árbær Open-Air Skógafoss waterfall. With its 196-foot drop, lagoon is reputed to have healing properties. Museum, whose specific purpose is to this is also very pretty. Next, visit the Skógar the Viking World Museum, home to the Approximately 5 hours Adult $169.95; Child $99.95 Icelandic houses, furnishings and Folk Museum for a taste of how amazing full-scale replica of the Gokstad implements. From Árbær, you’ll drive to Icelanders lived in centuries past. Lunch will be served nearby. mossy lava fields leads back to Reykjavík, professional, there is no doubt that Iceland’s hot springs under the city. You will drive past At the Iceland Erupts Visitor Center, pier. pulse racing. If you're a enthusiastic nature Asmundur Sveinsson Museum. Stop briefly at learn about the farmers living at the foot of and landscape photographer, you know that Höfdi House, where the Reagan-Gorbachev the sleeping giant Eyjafjallajokull volcano (ey- Notes: there are very few places left in the world that summit took place in 1986, ending the Cold a-fyat-la-yo-kootl) and see the photo gallery offer a dramatic and accessible landscape that War. From here, you’ll head to the Pearl—a portraying fascinating aspects of the eruption There is no bathing at the Blue Lagoon on has not been over exposed. Rejoice, for you glass dome built over the hot water tanks that the brought much of the aviation world to a this tour. Guests wishing to bathe must opt have stumbled upon Iceland—one of the best store water for the greater Reykjavík area. halt back in 2010. You will also watch a short for the excursion called Swimming in the -kept secrets in the world of photography! Enjoy panoramic vistas of the city from the audio-visual showing the hectic times and Blue Lagoon. Iceland is without a doubt the most visually viewing deck. Your last stop is at incredible challenges met by the family exciting place for landscape and nature Hallgrímskirkja Church, whose steeple is a managing the farm. The Golden Circle: photographers seeking inspiration in a new Reykjavík landmark. Your tour will be Thingvellir, Gullfoss & and challenging location. This is a specialized Geysir complete with a drive into the charming city The Blue Lagoon tour that takes in some of the best center where you will see various landmarks photographic locations in the region. including the Town Hall and cathedral. Departs: 8:30 am Wonderful panoramic views over vast lava Departs: 8:30 am Approximately 8 hours fields, hot springs, mountain ranges, lakes, Approximately 5 hours Rising from the Ashes Adult $179.95; Child $89.95 unspoiled nature and bird life are all waiting Adult $104.95; Child $54.95 From Reykjavík you will drive over the to be discovered through your camera lens. Leaving Reykjavík, a panoramic drive takes Mosfellsheidi Heath to beautiful Thingvellir Departs: 8:45 am you to the volcanic Reykjanes Peninsula, National Park—a UNESCO World Heritage Notes: Approximately 7¾ Hours where you will find several dormant Site and a primary site of Iceland’s geological Price $189.95 volcanoes and extensive lava fields. You'll and historic heritage. Walk through a massive Bring your own camera and camera Drive along the south coast of Hafnarfjördur on your way to beautiful oldest national legislative assembly, the Iceland—one of the country's most Kleifarvatn Lake. After a brief stop here, Icelandic Allthing, was established in AD 930. scenic regions. You will stop at the gorgeous continue to the southern shore of the Astonishingly, it convened here in grandiose Seljalandsfoss Waterfall. moonscape of bubbling sulfuric mud pools centuries. After your walk in Thingvellir, Page 22 of 36 Reykjavik, Iceland - Wednesday, August 12, 2015 your tour continues over the Lyngdalsheidi Heath into the fertile farmlands of the south, Guests who suffer from motion sickness for a visit to Iceland's most beautiful should consider this before booking and/or waterfall—Gullfoss. Nearby, you'll also stop at take appropriate medication. Wildlife the Geysir Geothermal Area with its sightings are likely but are not guaranteed; multitude of hot springs. The most active however the success rate for seeing whales on geyser spouts every few minutes. A two- this tour is very high. Refreshments are not course lunch and coffee will be served at a included, but can be purchased on board at restaurant nearby. Returning through the your own expense. There are several steps to Grímsnes region, you will also pass negotiate into the interior of the boat. Bring a Hveragerdi Village, where geothermal water warm down (or similar) jacket; wear long has been used to build an extensive thermal underwear and several layers of wool greenhouse industry. Pass through the city and/or polypro (not cotton) as it is quite cool center by motor coach en route back to the out on the water. Appropriate foot wear pier. means closed-toe shoes/boots with a non-skid sole). The whale watching boat may not be Whale Watching Experience exclusive to Holland America Line guests.

Departs: 9:30 am Approximately 4 Hours Price $139.95

Iceland is widely recognized as the ‘whale watching capital of northern Europe’. Enjoy an exciting three-hour boat trip searching for whales. The potential for seeing them is excellent, with so many species of whales (blue, fin, humpbacks, minke and sei whales). About half of the 36 whale species that live in the North Atlantic can be seen in Icelandic waters. No two trips are ever the same and consequently there is always an air of excitement and anticipation. On board the boat, you will find a comfortable dining room with a bar. There is also seating on the boat’s deck for those who want to enjoy close proximity to spectacular Icelandic nature and seascapes.

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Page 23 of 36 Reykjavik, Iceland - Thursday, August 13, 2015: Geysers, hot springs and fields of cooled lava are testament to Iceland's volcanic origins. Swim in the naturally warmed Blue Lagoon.

A Taste of Iceland Bathing in the Blue Lagoon De Gouden Cirkel: Glacier Safari by 4- Thingvellir, Gullfoss & Wheel-Drive Geysir Departs: 9:30 am Departs: 9:15 am Approximately 5 hours Approximately 3½ hours Departs: 7:30 am Adult $164.95; Child $79.95 Adult $119.95; Child $69.95 Departs: 7:30 am Approximately 8 hours Approximately 8 Hours Price $399.95 Combine a taste of Iceland with interesting Head straight to the lagoon where you will Adult $174.95; Child $89.95 hot springs and a scenic ocean route, and spend approximately two hours relaxing and Set out early this morning on a specially Vanuit Reykjavík rijden we over de you’ll have a memorable day. Depart via the enjoying the natural resources of Iceland. The modified super truck. You'll head first to the Mosfellsheidi naar het schitterende Blue Mountains to Eyrarbakki fishing village Blue Lagoon is located southeast of UNESCO World Heritage Site of Thingvellir Nationaal Park, de plaats bij on the south coast. Many of the old houses Reykjavík, near the fishing village of Thingvellir, where the oldest parliament in uitstek om IJsland's geologische en here have been renovated, forming a lovely Grindavík, on the Reykjanes peninsula. A the world was formed. Stop here briefly historische erfenis te aanschouwen. We hub of traditional homes. The oldest house, high-temperature geothermal field supplies before heading to Iceland's majestic wandelen door de geologische fissuur Húsid, was built in 1756. There is nothing the Reykjanes district with hot water and hinterland along the dramatic and aptly Almannagjá naar de plaats waar de oudste more Icelandic than a seafood restaurant in a steam to run a power plant, and it is the named Cold Valley. The next step of your Europese volksvertegenwoordiging, de typical fishing village; so you will continue to mineral rich overflow water from this journey will be onto the ice cap and into the IJslandse Althing werd opgericht in 930 AD. the small fishing village of Stokkseyri for a operation that fills the lagoon. The white world of Iceland's second largest Gedurende acht eeuwen kwam men elk jaar lunchtime feast. Icelandic lobster (crayfish) geothermal water is pumped up from 6,000 glacier, Langjökull—the Long Glacier. Here uit alle uithoeken van het land in deze fresh from the ocean, is served sizzling in the feet below the earth’s surface. High levels of your expert driver will take your super truck grandioze omgeving vergaderen. Na onze pan, along with a variety of side dishes. After silica, minerals and algae give the Blue adventure to the next level as he takes you on wandeling in Thingvellir zetten we de tocht lunch, drive along the coast to Lake Lagoon its rich, blue color and also form a a once-in-a-lifetime journey over the ice and verder over de Lyngdalsheidi naar de Kleifarvatn, set in fascinatingly stark, moon- light natural sediment on the bottom. Don’t snow of the glacier. Following this amazing vruchtbare weilanden van het zuiden voor like surroundings. Near the lake’s southern miss this chance to relax in the refreshing experience you will head back to the een bezoek aan de mooiste waterval van end lies the Krísuvík Geothermal Area with waters of the Blue Lagoon, whose healing woodlands of Húsafell and to your lunch IJsland, Gulfoss. In de buurt stoppen we ook powerful jets of steam escaping from beneath properties are legendary. destination. After lunch you will drive to two nog bij het geothermisch gebied Geysir met the earth’s crust and sulfurous gases rising of Iceland's most picturesque zijn vele warmwaterbronnen. Strokkur, de from numerous vents. Pass through Notes: waterfalls—Hraunfoss and Barnafoss. Your actiefste geiser, spuit om de paar minuten. Reykjavík city center by motor coach before return to Reykjavík takes you through the We nuttigen een twee-gangen lunch met reaching the pier. Minimum age is 2 years. Bring your swimsuit Hvalfjordur tunnel, along the coastline and koffie in een restaurant in de buurt van and a towel. The changing rooms are back to the pier. Geysir en keren daarna door de Grímsnes Please note: European-style (not private). Lockers, regio langs het dorpje Hveragerdi terug. Hier showers, soap and towels are available at Blue Notes: wordt geothermisch water gebruikt om een Lagoon (at your own expense). uitgebreide broeikasindustrie te voeden. Door Distance traveled and time on the glacier het centrum van Reykjavik keren we met de depends on weather and snow conditions. bus terug naar de kade. Minimum age is 8 years. The lunch is a light meal served at a rustic lodge. Your driver is also your guide. Tour operates subject to meeting a minimum number of participants.

Page 24 of 36 Reykjavik, Iceland - Thursday, August 13, 2015 This is not a self-drive tour. cave also provides glaciologists, gaits of the Icelandic horse. The show is both on top of an old magma chamber. Hot meteorologists and other scientists with an educational and entertaining, and gives an springs bubble and hiss all around this Glacier Safari by 4- opportunity to study the glacier in a new way. insight into a magnificent breed that has been unique community. Take a short, scenic Wheel-Drive with Ice Following this amazing experience, head back intertwined with the culture and history of drive past the town’s trademark greenhouses Cave Visit to the woodlands of Húsafell to your lunch the Icelandic nation through the centuries. and a short walk to the new hot spring area. destination. After lunch, you will drive to the After the show, check out the stables, where Refreshments will be served; then, you’ll nearby Hraunfoss and Barnafoss you can get close to the horses, take pictures follow the River Sogid past the Ljóssafoss Departs: 7:30 am Approximately 8 Hours waterfalls—two of Iceland's most picturesque and chat with the riders. Then, it’s on to the Hydro Station to the UNESCO World cascades. The ride back to Reykjavík will take Grímsnes region with stop at the impressive Heritage Site of Thingvellir. Approaching you through the Hvalfjorour Tunnel, along Kerid volcanic crater, which forms part of a Thingvellir, you’ll literally drive from one Today's great adventure begins at the pier as the coastline and back to the pier. group of volcanic hills thought to have been continent to another as you cross the neo- you board a larger -than-life modified super- created around 6,000 years ago. Head back to volcanic rift zone that slices through Iceland truck. Head out to the UNESCO World Golden Circle & Horse Reykjavík via Hellisheidi Heath and pass from northeast to southwest. Pause at the Heritage Site of Thingvellir, where you will Show through the city center on the way back to viewpoint to soak up a little of the nation’s stop among the landscape of Iceland's early the pier. history, for it is here that the world’s oldest parliament before delving into its majestic existing parliament was formed in AD 930. hinterland. Drive along the dramatic Cold Departs: 7:00 am Notes: At the time of Iceland's settlement (in the 9th Valley to Langjokull Glacier. Langjokull Approximately 8½ hours century) an estimated one fourth of the (Long Glacier) is 4,460 feet long and covers Adult $194.95; Child $99.95 This tour may not be available on all sailings. country was covered by birch woodlands. an area of about 366 square miles about 4,000 Enjoy an in-depth perspective of the Golden Today, forests cover just a little over 1% of feet above sea level. Upon arriving at the Circle in a small group with some extra Iceland Tomorrow: Iceland. The forests were felled for timber, glacier, it's all action, and your expert driver attractions. From Reykjavík you will drive Planting for the cleared for agriculture, and grazed by will take your super-truck adventure to the over the Mosfellsheidi Heath to beautiful Future & the Ancient domestic animals brought by the settlers. next level. This involves a once-in-a-lifetime Thingvellir National Park—a UNESCO Ring of Fire Since 1950, the emphasis has been on journey over the ice and snow to the Ice World Heritage Site and a primary site of reforestation and afforestation—planting of Cave - a classy new attraction located on the Iceland’s geological and historic heritage. It forests where they didn’t previously exist. On flanks of Iceland's second-largest glacier. The was here in AD 930 that the Vikings formed Departs: 9:00 am Approximately 5 hours this Cruise With Purpose shore excursion, Ice Cave is a man-made cave that stretches the Allthing—the oldest still-existing Adult $84.95; Child $54.95 you have contributed to Iceland's deep into the glacier and consists of a series parliament in the world. The tour continues This is a predominantly green-focused tour afforestation program by the planting of one of tunnels and caves carved through solid over the Lyngdalsheidi Heath into the fertile that circles the active 2,635-foot Hengill tree in your name. You will receive a small, glacier ice. There is also an ice chapel and an farmlands of the south to visit the Gullfoss Volcano, located just a couple of miles from boxed souvenir containing a piece of lava ice bar. Crevasses that pull the glacier apart, golden waterfall. Lunch will be served at the Reykjavík. Hengill last erupted approximately from the 2010 volcanic eruption. The road along with sunlight penetrating the packed Hotel Gullfoss. A few minutes’ drive from 2,000 years ago, but its numerous natural hot leading past Iceland’s largest natural lake at ice, are among the natural wonders you'll see. Gullfoss is the great Geysir Geothermal springs, colorful steam vents and fumaroles Thingvallavatn takes you to a viewpoint on A cave-like tunnel leads into the icy Area, which has given its name to hot springs still dot the surrounding landscape. Hengill the lower flanks of the volcano. Take in the underground and as the ice gets older the (geysers) all over the world. Here, you will see produces hydro and geothermal power, fascinating sight of the countless hot springs color changes from white to a magnificent, one of the most active geysers in the area, which provide the capital with plentiful hot that continuously belch their sulfur-rich deep blue. The IceCave is located about 100 Strokkur, spouting up to 90 feet every few water and electricity. You’ll stop at the deposits over the amazing scenery. The drive feet below the glacier's surface and stretches minutes. Next, you’ll drive to Faxi Waterfall Hellisheidi Geothermal Plant Visitor back to Reykjavík takes you through a lunar- approximately 800 feet in length. During to view Icelandic sheep pens and a salmon Center to learn a little about volcanoes, like landscape of volcanic phenomena. your guided glacier visit, you’ll enjoy an ladder. At Fridheimar you’ll watch geosciences, and geothermal technology. introduction to glaciology and learn about professional display showcasing the particular the effect climate change has on glaciers. The Continue to the town of Hveragerdi, located Page 25 of 36 Reykjavik, Iceland - Thursday, August 13, 2015 Icelandic Viking Trails Let's Go Volcano! Iceland's geological phenomena, and enjoy Substantial walking, hiking and caving are the varied landscapes. You will also see the required of all participants. Suitable only for many faces of Iceland's amazing architecture, Departs: 7:30 am Departs: 8:30 am guests who are physically fit. Please both past and present. Approximately 8 hours Approximately 6 Hours realistically assess your physical fitness and Adult $209.95; Child $109.95 Price $349.95 ability prior to booking. Pregnant women are Picture-Perfect Retrace the Vikings’ footsteps along the Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure not allowed to participate. Not suitable for Iceland ancient Saga trails of Iceland’s Borgarfjordur discovering the volcanic environs of the guests with back or neck problems. district. This is the area where many of the Reykjanes Peninsula. The adrenaline kicks in famous Viking events of the 13th-century pierside as you board your specially modified Panoramic Reykjavik Departs: 10:15 am Approximately 5 hours Icelandic Saga took place. Leave Reykjavík super truck—your transportation for today’s Adult $169.95; Child $99.95 and follow the coastline north to the volcanic journey. Your first stop is at the Iceland is a photographer’s dream. Whether township of Borgarnes, stopping here at the perfectly formed lava ring and crater of Departs: 12:15 pm you are a keen amateur or a dedicated award-winning Settlement Center. Here you Stóra Eldborg (3,000 years old) where you Approximately 2½ hours Adult $49.95; Child $19.95 professional, there is no doubt that Iceland’s will learn about the settlement of Iceland by will take an invigorating hike up the steep fascinating photogenic terrain will set your way of an engaging multimedia exhibit. flanks of the crater, enjoying breath-taking View Reykjavík's highlights with only one pulse racing. If you're a enthusiastic nature Continue to the spectacular Hraunfossar and views of the lunar-like surroundings on your stop along the way—perfect for guests with and landscape photographer, you know that Barnafoss Waterfalls. A bit of ancient way to the way to the top. Next on the agenda mobility limitations and for those wishing to there are very few places left in the world that history is revived at Reykholt, where is a lava-tube caving experience. Following a see and learn a lot in a relatively short space offer a dramatic and accessible landscape that Iceland’s most celebrated writer, law speaker short drive, and subsequent walk over spongy of time. The Reykjavík capital area consists of has not been over exposed. Rejoice, for you and historian, Snorri Sturluson, lived up until moss and uneven ground, your guide will seven municipalities with approximately have stumbled upon Iceland—one of the best his controversial death in 1241. Enjoy lunch; locate the almost undetectable cave entrance 190,000 inhabitants. With plenty of space, -kept secrets in the world of photography! then, it’s onwards to Deildatunguhver. This via GPS. Gear up, donning a safety helmet, clean air and natural green energy, Reykjavik Iceland is without a doubt the most visually is Europe’s largest hotspring, where 212°F and grab a high-beam flashlight to embark on clearly revels in its reputation as being one of exciting place for landscape and nature water gushes freely at 52 gallons per second. a journey into the mysterious depths of the the most modern, forward-thinking societies photographers seeking inspiration in a new Your last stop will be at Thingvellir—the Icelandic underworld. After your lava cave in Europe. The city's Pure Energy logo says it and challenging location. This is a specialized most significant historic and geological site in exploration, the next stop is a visit to the all. View such landmarks such as the tour that takes in some of the best Iceland where, in AD 930, the Vikings bubbling hot springs and fumaroles at the Laugardalur sport and recreational area with photographic locations in the region. formed the Althingi Parliament—the oldest high temperature thermal field of Krýsuvík, its open-air geothermal swimming pool, the Wonderful panoramic views over vast lava parliament in the world. Thingvellir is now a located in the middle of the fissure zone spectacular coastline and harbor area, and fields, hot springs, mountain ranges, lakes, UNESCO World Heritage Site. which traverses Iceland. Then, it’s time to Höfdi House. The latter is where the Cold unspoiled nature and bird life are all waiting head to the nearby fishing village of War officially ended in 1986 with a meeting to be discovered through your camera lens. Notes: Grindavik where a lunch of lobster soup, between President Reagan and General

served with freshly baked bread, awaits. It’s Secretary Gorbachev. You will stop at the Notes: Wear sturdy walking shoes and warm, now time to put the super truck to the test by Pearl viewpoint for great views of the city and layered clothing. Tour may not be available way of a rough track that leads to the top of a beyond. Next you will drive past Bring your own camera and camera on all sailings. nearby mountain overlooking the famous Hallgrimskirkja Church and through equipment. Blue Lagoon thermal spa. Returning civilized Reykjavík's colorful old quarter with its roads, you will head back to Reykjavik and quaint wooden houses and narrow streets. the ship. Your guide will point out the University and tell tales of Viking settlers. Learn the basics of Notes: geothermal energy, observe a little of

Page 26 of 36 Reykjavik, Iceland - Thursday, August 13, 2015 Reykjavik Highlights Amazingly, you can walk behind the originates deep in the earth. Drive through Heath into the fertile farmlands of the south, waterfall and, after a little spray and fun, you the lively little fishing village of Grindavík, for a visit to Iceland's most beautiful Departs: Noon emerge on the other side. It’s quite an with its many fishing boats and head to the waterfall—Gullfoss. Nearby, you'll also stop at Approximately 3½ hours exhilarating experience and is well worth man-made Blue Lagoon for a short photo the Geysir Geothermal Area with its Adult $69.95; Child $34.95 getting your outerwear a bit damp. Continue stop. Owing its existence to a nearby multitude of hot springs. The most active Begin your tour of Reykjavík, the world’s to the majestic and much-photographed geothermal power plant, the water of this geyser spouts every few minutes. A two- northernmost capital, at the Árbær Open-Air Skógafoss waterfall. With its 196-foot drop, lagoon is reputed to have healing properties. course lunch and coffee will be served at a Museum, whose specific purpose is to this is also very pretty. Next, visit the Skógar the Viking World Museum, home to the Grímsnes region, you will also pass Icelandic houses, furnishings and Folk Museum for a taste of how amazing full-scale replica of the Gokstad Hveragerdi Village, where geothermal water implements. From Árbær, you’ll drive to Icelanders lived in centuries past. Lunch will be served nearby. mossy lava fields leads back to Reykjavík, center by motor coach en route back to the hot springs under the city. You will drive past At the Iceland Erupts Visitor Center, pier. Asmundur Sveinsson Museum. Stop briefly at learn about the farmers living at the foot of Whale Watching Experience Höfdi House, where the Reagan-Gorbachev the sleeping giant Eyjafjallajokull volcano (ey- Notes: summit took place in 1986, ending the Cold a-fyat-la-yo-kootl) and see the photo gallery War. From here, you’ll head to the Pearl—a portraying fascinating aspects of the eruption There is no bathing at the Blue Lagoon on Departs: 9:30 am glass dome built over the hot water tanks that the brought much of the aviation world to a this tour. Guests wishing to bathe must opt Approximately 4 Hours Price $139.95 store water for the greater Reykjavík area. halt back in 2010. You will also watch a short for the excursion called Swimming in the Enjoy panoramic vistas of the city from the audio-visual showing the hectic times and Blue Lagoon. viewing deck. Your last stop is at incredible challenges met by the family Hallgrímskirkja Church, whose steeple is a managing the farm. The Golden Circle: Iceland is widely recognized as the ‘whale Reykjavík landmark. Your tour will be Thingvellir, Gullfoss & watching capital of northern Europe’. Enjoy Geysir complete with a drive into the charming city The Blue Lagoon an exciting three-hour boat trip searching for whales. The potential for seeing them is center where you will see various landmarks including the Town Hall and cathedral. excellent, with so many species of whales Departs: 7:30 am Departs: 8:30 am (blue, fin, humpbacks, minke and sei whales). Approximately 8 hours Approximately 5 hours Rising from the Ashes Adult $179.95; Child $89.95 About half of the 36 whale species that live in Adult $104.95; Child $54.95 the North Atlantic can be seen in Icelandic From Reykjavík you will drive over the Leaving Reykjavík, a panoramic drive takes waters. No two trips are ever the same and Mosfellsheidi Heath to beautiful Thingvellir Departs: 7:15 am you to the volcanic Reykjanes Peninsula, consequently there is always an air of National Park—a UNESCO World Heritage Approximately 7¾ Hours where you will find several dormant excitement and anticipation. On board the Site and a primary site of Iceland’s geological Price $189.95 volcanoes and extensive lava fields. You'll boat, you will find a comfortable dining room and historic heritage. Walk through a massive Drive along the south coast of Hafnarfjördur on your way to beautiful deck for those who want to enjoy close oldest national legislative assembly, the Iceland—one of the country's most Kleifarvatn Lake. After a brief stop here, proximity to spectacular Icelandic nature and Icelandic Allthing, was established in AD 930. scenic regions. You will stop at the gorgeous continue to the southern shore of the seascapes. Astonishingly, it convened here in grandiose Seljalandsfoss Waterfall. moonscape of bubbling sulfuric mud pools Notes: centuries. After your walk in Thingvellir, Page 27 of 36 Reykjavik, Iceland - Thursday, August 13, 2015

Guests who suffer from motion sickness should consider this before booking and/or take appropriate medication. Wildlife sightings are likely but are not guaranteed; however the success rate for seeing whales on this tour is very high. Refreshments are not included, but can be purchased on board at your own expense. There are several steps to negotiate into the interior of the boat. Bring a warm down (or similar) jacket; wear long thermal underwear and several layers of wool and/or polypro (not cotton) as it is quite cool out on the water. Appropriate foot wear means closed-toe shoes/boots with a non-skid sole). The whale watching boat may not be exclusive to Holland America Line guests.

Page 28 of 36 Torshavn, Faroe Islands - Saturday, August 15, 2015: The capital of a remote archipelago. Fishing boats come and go in the harbor, guarded by an anti-pirate fort built in 1580.

Faroe Panorama by every twist in the road. Saksun is one of stone salmon ladders leading to Lake Leynar. clothing in order to fully enjoy and the most distinctive villages in the Faroes, and Arriving in Leynar, you will have the participate in this excursion. Outer layer its ancient farm, Duvugardar, is now a oppportunity to visit the local woodcarver should be waterproof and windproof. Bring Departs: 12:30 pm National Heritage Museum. The buildings and watch him work, or take a stroll on your gloves, a warm hat and a scarf. Tour operates Approximately 2 Hours that comprise the museum provide an insight own. The journey back to Tórshavn leads subject to meeting a minimum number of Adult $69.95; Child $29.95 into rural life in the Faroes. Below the farm, through a 1½-mile-long tunnel and then participants. Board your motor coach and set out from a round bay once formed a natural harbor, along a fjord at sea level. historic Tinganes, the rocky peninsula of but sand deposits have made it accessible now Scenery of Northern Eysturoy Tórshavn’s harbor where the Vikings met. only to small boats at high tide. The bay is Notes: You will travel up to the scenic ridge-top road nonetheless a very beautiful landmark. that runs along the southern part of Return to Tórshavn by way of the mountain Guests who wish to stay in town to shop or Departs: 8:30 am Streymoy Island. From there, you will have a road and stop at a viewpoint en route to explore on their own are welcome to do so, Approximately 4½ Hours Adult $114.95; Child $89.95 great view back down to Tórshavn. In the photograph the capital. but must return to the ship on their own—a green sheep-grazing pastures outside the 15- to 20-minute walk. From Tórshavn, take a 50-minute drive to town, be on the lookout for stone cairns that Off the Beaten Track: Woodcarver the north, past idyllic villages and the old marked the paths between towns in olden & Panoramic Torshavn Rib Safari whaling station at Áir. The only bridge over times. Pause for photos above Nordradalur the Atlantic, as it is sometimes called, spans (North Valley). On clear days, there is a the narrow channel of Sundini to connect dramatic view of the island of Koltur. Departs: 8:45 am Departs: 9:45 am Eysturoy with the larger island of Streymoy. Approximately 3 Hours Heading north, you will spy Kaldbak and Approximately 1½ hours Because the channel is so narrow, spectacular Adult $79.95; Child $59.95 Price $139.95 Kollafjørdur Fjords, then spot colorful eddies form at the base of the bridge when the Board a coach at the harbor for a panoramic villages as you wind down into the valley. Experience the Faroe Islands in the most current is running strongly with the tide. You drive across the rocky peninsula in Tórshavn Your journey back to Tórshavn takes you fantastic and exciting way—in a specially will pass Eiði and cross the mountains to Harbour, where the ancient Vikings met. through a 1½-mile-long tunnel, and past the built, fast and fun RIB (rigid inflatable Gjógv. On the way, you are treated to a view Travel up to the scenic ridge-top road that fjord at sea level. boat). After the safety briefing and putting on of the Giant and the Hag—two very runs along the southern part of Streymoy your suit and life vest, you’ll depart the distinctive sea stacks that your imagination Medieval Farmstead & Coastal Island, and pause above Tórshavn to take harbor of Tórshavn for an adventure in the will have fun with. You’ll also pass the highest Villages photos from the viewpoint overlooking this fjords close to the capital. Motor close to high mountain in the Faroe Islands, Slættaratindur colorful capital city. In the green pastures sea cliffs to get the best possible view of any (2,983 feet) and see the rather handy Gjógv above the town, be on the lookout for stone wildlife. If the weather permits, your skipper Gorge which, at 616 feet long, provides a Departs: 9:15 am cairns which marked the footpaths between will turn into some of the grottoes and marvelous natural harbor for the local fishing Approximately 3½ hours villages in olden times. You will pause for between freestanding cliffs. The boat fleet to shelter in. Stop in the village of Gjógv, Adult $99.95; Child $49.95 another photo stop above Nordradalur accommodates just 12 passengers and reaches at the local guesthouse, to enjoy It’s a one-hour drive to Kollafjørdur, where where, on clear days, a dramatic view of the speeds up to 40-50 knots—a small-scale, up- refreshments of coffee and tea with you will visit an old Faroese church with a island of Koltur stands gloriously before you. close adventure for nature-lovers. pancakes. The panoramic drive back to traditional turf roof. Then, head further north Further north, views of Kaldbak and Kolla Tórshavn is via the mountain road and you towards the village of Saksun, tucked away at Fjords open below. Winding down into a Notes: will stop at the viewpoint overlooking the the end of the road. Approaching the village, valley, you will pass a charming mountain capital. you will be delighted with the views revealed tarn and pause to admire the hand-hewn It is essential that you wear warm, layered

Page 29 of 36 Torshavn, Faroe Islands - Saturday, August 15, 2015 Streymoy Guided Mountain capital cities in the world. Visit a viewpoint Vagar the sea cliffs home. You’ll cruise along the Hiking overlooking the capital before heading to cliff wall, into a narrow gorge where sheer the . Here you will learn about the history of rock walls rise vertically on both sides the Faroes over the millennium of events Departs: 8:45 am towards the sky. The boat slowly enters one Departs: 9:30 am that span from the time of the Vikings to Approximately 4 Hours of the many grottoes, and for a moment, Approximately 3¾ Hours the 21st century. down to the beautiful Adult $99.95; Child $59.95 daylight disappears. Darkness and the sound Adult $94.95; Child $69.95 setting of , which consists of a farmhouse Leave Streymoy Island via Kaldbakfjord and of dripping water surround you and then, A coach drive along Kaldbak Fjord affords with outbuildings. Your last stop on the the Kollafjørdur Valley; then, pass through suddenly, you emerge on the other side. The wonderful views of cascading waterfalls, as tour involves a walk in the—an area called the new underwater tunnel and, five minutes boat stops for a while so you can enjoy the well as hillside pastures where lazy sheep Tinganes. It is graced with a series of later, arrive on Vágar Island. You will scenery. Take photographs to help you wander about. Head through the tunnel to colorful old warehouses, an 18th-century appreciate Vágar’s ever-changing scenery and remember the details. After the boat trip, Kolla Fjord and further north through the cathedral and small, turf-roofed private will have time explore its villages. Your guide return to Tórshavn via the mountain road valley, stopping at the top of the columnar homes.began with a Viking thing—a will tell you about the island, its history and and stop at the viewpoint looking over the basalt landform of Streymoy Sill. Your parliamentary gathering. The thing was about life here today. Drive through the capital. walking tour starts here, 900 feet above sea followed by the marketplace, and later a village of Sandavágur, where you’ll visit the level. Head up the mountain towards the sill thriving town began to flourish. Today, Midvágur Church, and pass the largest lake Notes: and, from the top, admire the splendid Tórshavn is one of the smallest and most in the Faroe Islands before reaching scenery of the rock formation. You can also pleasant capital cities in the world. Visit a Vatnsoyrar. In Bøur, you’ll discover a little Many species of birds migrate away from the see (on a clear day) the island of Vágar. Pause viewpoint overlooking the capital before village with both old and new houses with bird cliffs starting mid-August. Wildlife by a series of small lakes before heading back heading to the Tórshavn Historical green sod roofs and a charming old tar- sightings are likely but are not guaranteed. down the mountain. After the hike, return to Museum. Here you will learn about the blackened church. From there, take in the Tórshavn via the mountain road and stop at history of the Faroes over the millennium of spectacular view of Tindholmur and the viewpoint overlooking the capital. events that span from the time of the Vikings Mykines Islands beyond. You’ll leave Bour to the 21st century. Walk down to the through the tunnel to Gasadalur—Vagar’s Notes: beautiful setting of Hoyviksgardur Open-Air westernmost village—then return to Museum, which consists of a farmhouse with Tórshavn via the mountain road to capture Wear sturdy hiking shoes. Participants must outbuildings. Your last stop on the tour the extraordinary panoramic views out over be reasonably fit. involves a walk in the Old Town—an area the fjords and the capital. called Tinganes. It is graced with a series of Torshavn: Capital of the Faroes colorful old warehouses, an 18th-century Vestmanna Seacliffs cathedral and small, turf-roofed private homes. Departs: 9:00 am Departs: 8:30 am, 10:30 am Approximately 3 Hours Approximately 4 hours Adult $74.95; Child $49.95 Adult $149.95; Child $99.95 Ride by coach to the village of Vestmanna and board a boat to head out to the famous Tórshavn began with a Viking —a bird cliffs. All your senses will awaken with parliamentary gathering. The was followed the sound of sea birds, the salty scent of the by the marketplace, and later a thriving sea and its cool spray on your face, the town began to flourish. Today, Tórshavn is stunning, weather-beaten cliff formations and one of the smallest and most pleasant the raucous riot of squawking birds who call

Page 30 of 36 Rosyth (Edinburgh), Scotland, United Kingdom - Monday, August 17, 2015:

Edinburgh Highlights & Castle area. Wear comfortable walking shoes camp. Disembark the boat and take a short enjoy some free time for a short stroll on the walk to the remains of Rough Castle—a fort premises and for photos, before transferring Falkirk Wheel & the Antonine that is the best preserved of the 19 castles by coach to Rosslyn Chapel. Originally Wall Departs: 8:45 am constructed along the length of the Antoine named the Collegiate Chapel of St Matthew, Approximately 4½ Hours Wall. Turf ramparts 20 feet thick on a stone Rosslyn Chapel is a 15th-century church in Adult $109.95; Child $69.95 base defended this fort and double ditches the village of Roslin, Midlothian. History and beauty unite in the proud city of Departs: 9:15 am run around the other three sides. In places, Construction of the chapel began in 1440. It Approximately 4½ hours Edinburgh. Travel along the main road to Adult $89.95; Child $69.95 the wall itself still stands five feet tall, and the was designed by William Sinclair of the St arrive at Princes Street, with its array of fine ditches and ramparts are particularly well Clair family—a Scottish noble family The Falkirk Wheel is completely stores on one side, and the beautifully laid out preserved. Over the causeway, across the descended from Norman knights. According unique—there is simply nothing comparable formal gardens on the other. Visit Edinburgh Antonine ditch, lies a series of pits called lilia. to legend, Sinclair was also linked to the anywhere in the world. Aficionados of elegant Castle, home of Scottish kings and queens for These originally had a pointed stake at the Scottish Knights Templar. Your guide will design must see this modern engineering feat. centuries, perched on its rocky site 445 feet bottom of each to serve as a trap for anyone take you on a journey through the history of Travel first by motor coach along the Firth of above the city. Inside, don't miss the 15th- attacking the fort. Your guide brings the this chapel, from the medieval period to the Forth and over the Kincardine Bridge before century Old Royal Palace, which houses the history of the Roman-occupied Scotland to present day. Rosslyn Chapel plays a major reaching the old droving town of Falkirk. Scottish Crown Jewels. See the apartment in life as you explore the ruins before returning role in the last part of Dan Brown’s 2003 There, you’ll switch modes of transportation which Mary, Queen of Scots gave birth to the to the ship. novel The Da Vinci Code. The chapel has and take a canalboat journey from the basin future King James VI of Scotland who also enjoyed immense popularity since the release outside the Falkirk Wheel Visitor Centre. became James I of England. This castle has Notes: of the blockbuster movie based on the novel. The Wheel is a massive structure that is witnessed many tense moments in its literally able to lift boats more than 100 feet thousand-year history. Driving through the It is a long walk from the ship to the motor Notes: into the air—a stunningly simple-yet- Old Town, you will see the historical area coach loading area. Wear comfortable intriguing alternative to the ancient system of known as the Royal Mile, Lawnmarket and walking shoes. In August, a metered entrance system will be locks and gates. Your boat maneuvers into Canongate with delightful multi-storied in place at the chapel. A specific entry time the bottom gondola of the Wheel, which then houses and quaint side streets. Pass Holyrood Medieval Scotland & the Trail of cannot be guaranteed and it is highly likely makes a graceful sweep, lifting the boat up House—the official Scottish residence of the the Da Vinci Code you will have to wait in line. Your patience and depositing it on the Union Canal that is Queen—and see the modern Scottish and understanding is appreciated. It is a long supported on columns 100 feet above. The Parliament Buiding before returning to the walk from the ship to the motor coach ascent takes approximately 15 minutes, pier. Departs: 9:30 am loading area. Wear comfortable walking allowing plenty of time to enjoy the stunning Approximately 4½ hours shoes. views of the spectacular surrounding scenery. Adult $114.95; Child $69.95 Notes: Once lifted, your boat sails smoothly from the Visit Linlithgow Palace, a splendid, 15th-

Wheel straight into the Union Canal and century ruin, romantically set on the edge of There are three floors and 30 steps within the passes along the aqueduct, through the Linlithgow Loch, perhaps best known as the Royal Palace where the Crown Jewels are almost 600-foot Roughcastle Tunnel and birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots. A 45- displayed. The cobblestone entrance paths are under the historic Roman fortification of the minute guided tour will familiarize you with very steep and difficult to access by Antonine Wall. The Antonine Wall was built this royal fortress, and you will enjoy wheelchair. A vehicle is available to transport around 143 BC and stretched from Bo’ness exploring the endless nooks and crannies, guests to the top but it does not on the River Forth to Old Kilpatrick on the spiral staircases and elegant bare rooms, accommodate wheelchairs. It is a long walk River Clyde. Your guide will point out the echoing with footsteps and memories of from the ship to the motor coach loading well-preserved remains of a Roman military times past. At the end of the guided tour, Page 31 of 36 Rosyth (Edinburgh), Scotland, United Kingdom - Monday, August 17, 2015 Panoramic Edinburgh Rosyth Private attractions are not included. In many Touring - Full Day destinations, the number of vehicles available Private minivans are ordered per vehicle (not (Car) is extremely limited, so guests are encouraged per person), so only one person in the party to secure their private vehicle reservation as needs to order the vehicle. The price shown is Departs: 8:30 am Approximately 3½ hours early as possible. the total cost for the vehicle, driver, and Adult $69.95; Child $39.95 Departs: 9:00 am English-speaking guide. Entrance fees for Approximately 8 hours - Price is Rosyth Private Depart from the ship at Rosyth and drive into per vehicle, not per person. See attractions are not included. In many the heart of Edinburgh city. Begin your Touring - Full Day destinations, the number of vehicles available additional NOTES below. (Minivan) panoramic tour on Princes Street, Price $1399 is extremely limited, so guests are encouraged Edinburgh’s main thoroughfare and to secure their private vehicle reservation as shopping district. Pass St Giles’ Cathedral early as possible. Departs: 9:00 am with its soaring crown spires, and travel down Explore at your own pace with a private Approximately 8 hours - Price is the Royal Mile, Edinburgh’s main street in vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at per vehicle, not per person. See Rosyth Private Touring - Half Day medieval times. You will also see Holyrood your service. This exclusive tour is designed additional NOTES below. Price $1599 (Car) Palace, official home to the Queen when she to allow you the chance to customize your visits, and the Sir Walter Scott Memorial. time ashore and discover the most interesting You will have the opportunity to stop and sights in the comfort and privacy of your own Departs: 8:30 am, 1:15 pm stretch your legs if you wish to get off the vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the Explore at your own pace with a private Approximately 4 hours - Price is coach for a photo opportunity at the new personalized attention of your driver and vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at per vehicle, not per person. See Scottish Parliament building—an unusual, English-speaking guide, you will have the your service. This exclusive tour is designed additional NOTES below. Price $899 modern building with a strong influence flexibility and independence to design your to allow you the chance to customize your from Gaudí. Drive around Holyrood Park, a itinerary ashore according to your own time ashore and discover the most interesting green oasis of lakes and ponds; then, if time interests, and take in the sights at your own sights in the comfort and privacy of your own permits, you will stop partway up King pace. See the famous sights, or go beyond to vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the Explore at your own pace with a private Arthur’s Seat for views of the city and the create your own intimate connections and personalized attention of your driver and vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at Firth of Forth. unique cultural encounters. The Signature English-speaking guide, you will have the your service. This exclusive tour is designed Collection is recommended for the flexibility and independence to design your to allow you the chance to customize your Notes: single/solo traveler, couples, family, friends, itinerary ashore according to your own time ashore and discover the most interesting and special interest groups traveling together. interests, and take in the sights at your own sights in the comfort and privacy of your own It is a long walk from the ship to the motor It can also be an excellent choice for guests pace. See the famous sights, or go beyond to vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the coach loading area. Wear comfortable with mobility limitations. create your own intimate connections and personalized attention of your driver and walking shoes. unique cultural encounters. The Signature English-speaking guide, you will have the Capacity: 2 guests. Your private party may be Collection is recommended for the flexibility and independence to design your of any size up to the maximum capacity. single/solo traveler, couples, family, friends, itinerary ashore according to your own and special interest groups traveling together. interests, and take in the sights at your own Notes: It can also be an excellent choice for guests pace. See the famous sights, or go beyond to with mobility limitations. create your own intimate connections and Private cars are ordered per vehicle (not per unique cultural encounters. The Signature person), so only one person in the party Capacity: 6 guests. Your private party may be Collection is recommended for the needs to order the vehicle. The price shown is of any size up to the maximum capacity. single/solo traveler, couples, family, friends, the total cost for the vehicle, driver, and and special interest groups traveling together. English-speaking guide. Entrance fees for Notes: It can also be an excellent choice for guests Page 32 of 36 Rosyth (Edinburgh), Scotland, United Kingdom - Monday, August 17, 2015 with mobility limitations. create your own intimate connections and hours after sunset. This evening, you will Royal Edinburgh unique cultural encounters. The Signature transfer into the city of Edinburgh for the Military Tattoo: Side Capacity: 2 guests. Your private party may be Collection is recommended for the world-famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo. StandS Standard Seating of any size up to the maximum capacity. single/solo traveler, couples, family, friends, Against the majestic backdrop of Edinburgh and special interest groups traveling together. Castle, the world-renowned Massed Pipes & Notes: It can also be an excellent choice for guests Drums together with the impressive Massed Departs: 4:45 pm with mobility limitations. Military Bands and the Band of the Royal Approximately 5¾ hours Private cars are ordered per vehicle (not per Regiment of Scotland are among those who Price $209.95 person), so only one person in the party Capacity: 6 guests. Your private party may be will gather for Scotland's sensational Traditionally, the ‘tattoo’ was the signal given needs to order the vehicle. The price shown is of any size up to the maximum capacity. Edinburgh Tattoo. The Tattoo concludes by drumbeat that warned British soldiers to the total cost for the vehicle, driver, and with that most moving of all Scotland’s return to their quarters for the night. English-speaking guide. Entrance fees for Notes: performances: the lone piper, floodlit on the Innkeepers promptly turned off their liquor attractions are not included. In many battlements, haunting tones reaching out taps and the drums continued to beat for a destinations, the number of vehicles available Private minivans are ordered per vehicle (not across the darkened arena to echo in your half hour—the period of grace during which is extremely limited, so guests are encouraged per person), so only one person in the party heart long after the music stops. The tattoo the soldiers were allowed to return home to secure their private vehicle reservation as needs to order the vehicle. The price shown is will leave you with lasting memories of your before being AWOL. The custom eventually early as possible. the total cost for the vehicle, driver, and Scottish evening out. After the show you'll developed into a ceremonial performance of English-speaking guide. Entrance fees for walk back down the Royal Mile to your military music by massed bands, held a few Rosyth Private attractions are not included. In many waiting motor coach for the transfer back to hours after sunset. This evening, you will Touring - Half Day destinations, the number of vehicles available Rosyth. (Minivan) transfer into the city of Edinburgh for the is extremely limited, so guests are encouraged world-famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo. to secure their private vehicle reservation as Notes: Against the majestic backdrop of Edinburgh early as possible. Departs: 8:30 am, 1:15 pm Castle, the world-renowned Massed Pipes & Evenings are cool; bring a jacket or sweater. Approximately 4 hours - Price is Drums together with the impressive Massed Royal Edinburgh This excursion is only available on select per vehicle, not per person. See Military Bands and the Band of the Royal additional NOTES below. Military Tattoo: Front sailings and is not available on Sundays. In Stands Premium Regiment of Scotland are among those who Price $1099 this category, seating zones range between 7, Seating will gather for Scotland's sensational 8, 9 & 10 in different categories and are Edinburgh Tattoo. The Tattoo concludes priced accordingly. Not all categories are with that most moving of all Scotland’s Explore at your own pace with a private available on all sailings. Not suitable for Departs: 4:45 pm (WaitListed) performances—the lone piper, floodlit on the vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at guests with mobility limitations. Participants Approximately 5¾ hours battlements, haunting tones reaching out your service. This exclusive tour is designed Price $239.95 must walk 20-30 minutes, partly uphill from across the darkened arena to echo in your to allow you the chance to customize your the coach park to the castle. The actual Traditionally, the ‘tattoo’ was the signal given heart long after the music stops. The tattoo time ashore and discover the most interesting performance is 1½ hours, but it is necessary by drumbeat that warned British soldiers to will leave you with lasting memories of your sights in the comfort and privacy of your own to leave plenty of time for the journey into return to their quarters for the night. Scottish evening out. After the show you'll vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the central Edinburgh, and for settling into your Innkeepers promptly turned off their liquor walk back down the Royal Mile to your personalized attention of your driver and reserved seat. taps and the drums continued to beat for a waiting motor coach for the transfer back to English-speaking guide, you will have the half hour—the period of grace during which Rosyth. flexibility and independence to design your the soldiers were allowed to return home itinerary ashore according to your own before being AWOL. The custom eventually Notes: interests, and take in the sights at your own developed into a ceremonial performance of pace. See the famous sights, or go beyond to military music by massed bands, held a few Evenings are cool; bring a jacket or sweater. Page 33 of 36 Rosyth (Edinburgh), Scotland, United Kingdom - Monday, August 17, 2015 This excursion is only available on select The Trossachs Panoramic folk hero who roamed these parts. You’ll stop sailings and is not available on Sundays. In in Aberfoyle, gateway to the Trossachs and a this category seating zones range between base for adventurers engaging in outdoor zone 3 ,4 ,5 ,12, or 13 or 14 in different Departs: 12:45 pm pursuits. You’ll then return to the ship via categories and are priced accordingly. Not all Approximately 4¾ hours Lake Menteith—this is Scotland’s only ‘lake’ categories are available on all sailings. Not Adult $69.95; Child $49.95 as all the others are lochs. suitable for guests with mobility limitations. Begin your tour of one of Scotland’s most Participants must walk 20-30 minutes, partly beautiful areas with a drive that follows the uphill from the coach park to the castle. The south side of the Firth of Forth and en route actual performance is 1½ hours, but it is you’ll view the towering Wallace Monument. necessary to leave plenty of time for the Completed in 1869 after eight years of journey into central Edinburgh, and for construction, the 220-foot-tall Wallace settling into your reserved seat. Monument sits prominently on the Abbey Craig, two miles north of the city of Stirling. St Andrews: Home of Golf It was from this hilltop in 1297 that William Wallace watched the English army cross Stirling Bridge. He led the Scots into the Departs: 1:00 pm battle of the same name, and to victory. You’ll Approximately 4½ hours now head to Stirling—a city whose historic Adult $99.95; Child $59.95 quarter feels like a step back in time with its Confident, poised and well groomed, the steep, cobblestone streets. Stirling Castle, town of St Andrews is most famous as the traditionally of huge strategic importance, home of golf and is also well known for its comes into view. It is set high atop a rocky university—the oldest higher-learning promontory. Not surprisingly, local lore held institution in Scotland. St Andrews faces the that whoever controlled the Castle at Stirling sea from above a wide bay on the coast of controlled Scotland of old. Relax for a brief Fife, and has always been at the heart of coach tour through the Old Town; then, Scottish history. The town takes its name drive on through the Trossachs—an area from the Apostle Andrew, whose relics, boasting a magnificent diversity of scenery according to legend, were brought here by St with dramatic peaks and mysterious forest- Rule. On arrival, there will be some free time covered slopes. This area of wild glens and to discover the charming town and view the sparkling lochs between Callander and famous Old Course at St Andrews Golf Club Aberfoyle is often regarded as the ‘Highlands before you transfer back to Rosyth. in miniature’ and was immortalized by Scott’s poem, Lady of the Lake. At its heart, you’ll see Notes: the forested slopes of Ben Venue rising above the still waters of Loch Achray. Pass through You will not play a game of golf. Tour Achray Forest and drive over Dukes Pass operates subject to meeting a minimum with panoramic views of the surrounding tree number of participants. -clad mountains and distant lochs. This is also Rob Roy country, named for the famous 17th-century Clan MacGregor outlaw and

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Amsterdam: City of Diamonds attractive range of 35 top brands of watches. of the River Zaan—you will find a wealth of with Airport Transfer Goldsmiths also practice their fascinating architectural history, with character-filled Notes: craft here and a permanent exhibit presents wooden houses, charming gardens, small the history of the 400-year-old Amsterdam arched bridges, tradesmen's workshops, This option is available only to guests with Departs: 8:00 am diamond trade and of family-run Gassan historic windmills and engaging little shops. flights departing after 3pm. If you have Approximately 4 hours Diamonds. By the time you leave the factory, Zaanse Schans is counted among the top already purchased an airport transfer with Adult $79.95; Child $59.95 you will know how diamonds are formed and destinations in the Netherlands because its your cruise booking, you will be refunded Discover the Dutch capital on this relaxing mined, and all about the process of turning a marvelous collection of windmills offers the onboard as this excursion already includes a panoramic tour and learn about the rough gem into a cut diamond or an emerald visitor the feeling of having stepped back into transfer. important tradition of diamond trading and how to determine the value and quality the 17th and 18th centuries. As tempting as it found in Amsterdam. Boarding the coach, of loose diamonds. Make the most of some is to think of this area as an open-air you are invited to relax and enjoy a free time in the store. You can relax with a museum, it is in fact a colorful living and panoramic drive showcasing the highlights cup of tea or coffee and, if you wish, you will working neighborhood. Stroll around this of the capital: the Royal Palace, which have the opportunity to buy diamonds and wonderful area to take photos or purchase a dominates the central Dam Square. This other jewels, with or without a jewelry setting. memento at one of the many souvenir shops. building was originally used as the Town Hall Your tour ends with a transfer to the airport. You’ll be also watch a demonstration on the and its classical façade and fine sculptures making of traditional wooden shoes (clogs). were intended to glorify the city of Notes: These look like a living nightmare but are in Amsterdam and the government. Watch for fact quite comfy. Step inside a windmill to the New Church, where the members of the This option is available only to guests with see how these primitive and yet rather clever Royal Family are crowned; the Portuguese flights departing after 3pm. If you have inventions work to pump water across a synagogue built in 1675, icon of Amsterdam’s already purchased an airport transfer with country that is entirely dependent upon important Jewish heritage Amsterdam; your cruise booking, you will be refunded working hydro management. Next, head to Waterloo Square, famous for its secondhand onboard as this excursion already includes a the very famous village of Edam, whose name market; the Amstel River from which transfer. is synonymous with the mild and delicious Amsterdam takes its name; Central Station, cheese produced here. Round Edam cheeses built on three man-made islands, themselves Windmills & Edam with Airport have been exported to all corners of the world resting on 8,687 wooden poles; Saint Nicolas Transfer for centuries, but the city itself boasts a rich Church, named after the patron Saint of history, lovely façades, squares, bridges, Amsterdam; and the Rijksmuseum, home of cheese warehouses, attractive shopping many of the Dutch masterpieces by Departs: 8:00 am streets and inviting outdoor cafés. Authentic Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh. Then, Approximately 4 hours Adult $79.95; Child $59.95 17th-century architecture speaks to a you’ll step inside the diamond factory at prosperous past and, when walking along the Three Dutch icons beckon you to explore the Gassan Diamonds to see diamond cutters old streets and quiet canals, it is quite easy to countryside of Holland today—windmills, and polishers at work. Numerous diamonds imagine life in a Dutch town centuries ago. clogs and cheese. Relax and enjoy a scenic and jewels can be admired up close. Gassan Your guide will take you on a wonderful drive northwards, marveling at landscape Diamonds is located in a monumental, walking tour through this exceptionally that calls to mind the painting of the grand formerly steam-driven diamond-cutting pretty town of narrow canals, gabled canal masters—dotted with farmhouses, windmills factory that dates back to 1878. On display is houses and wooden drawbridges. Your tour and grazing animals. Reaching Zaanse a comprehensive collection of jewels and the ends with a transfer to the airport. Schans—a delightful old hamlet on the banks Page 35 of 36 General Information guides, services & transportation: Holland America Line does not assume liability of cruising or while on board are not covered by In certain interesting but off-the-beaten-track for injuries or damages that occur during or the Cancellation Protection Plan and are subject places, professional guides and vehicles are at a as a result of shore excursions, nor is Holland to the above penalties. In the event a complete premium. The best available are engaged. For America Line liable for loss of or damage to any tour is cancelled by Holland America Line or all tours other than the Signature Collection, it baggage or other property which occurs ashore, the tour operator, pre-booked refunds will is exceptional for drivers of public hire vehicles for any reason whatsoever. Shore excursions be handled on board. Very shortly after each to speak any language but their own and it is are subject to cancellations or changes. Shore booking deadline/cancellation date, e-mails are not always possible to obtain air-conditioned excursion operators reserve the right to deny sent from the ship to the agencies concerned, buses or taxis in many ports. However, we participation to guests based on such criteria as informing them of our definite requirements for do our utmost to find the very best excursion they may establish. Children under 18 must be meals, seats on aircraft, number of automobiles packages for your touring pleasure. Guests who accompanied by a parent or responsible adult and motor coaches, etc., and commitments are leave during a tour for which transportation aged 21 or older. made. 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If you choose to will be no exceptions. In addition, if you cancel not to take the tour following this discussion, devise your own excursion, we suggest that you your tour reservation after the booking deadline full reimbursement will be made provided the remind the driver or tour escort of the ship’s stated in the Shore Excursion Planning Form on cancellation is made within 24 hours of board- sailing time. Of course, the ship’s facilities are board, or if you cancel a Signature Collection ing the ship. For Overland Adventures and fully available to guests while in port. private vehicle tour, a 100% cancellation fee will Overnight Tours, due to the in-depth nature of the adventures, most areas are not accessible to conditions: apply since transportation and services will have wheelchairs and require a considerable amount Shore excursions are “Non-Holland America already been arranged. of activity. 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In particular, please note that you Please note that the Cancellation Protection are assuming the entire risk of utilizing Non- Plan covers pre-booked Shore Excursions, Holland America Line Services subject only to including Overland Adventures and Overnight whatever terms or arrangements are made by Tours, if cancellation is made up to 24 hours you or on your behalf with the third party fur- prior to commencement of cruise. Tours can- nishing the Non-Holland America Line Services. celled within 24 hours prior to commencement

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