SIGN UP for this trip Request Info on other trips See other Tours Extra Pictures Iceland, Norwegian Fjords, & British Isles Cruise 2009 2009 ICELAND, NORWEGIAN FJORDS, & July 29-Aug. 12 BRITISH ISLES CRUISE 15 DAYS Bergen, Olden, Hellesylt, Geiranger, Alesund—NORWAY / $4699 Akureyri, Reykjavik - ICELAND / Belfast - NORTHERN IRELAND / Pre-cruise day in London, ENGLAND CRUISE Price Includes • All Meals, Lodging, & En- tertainment Aboard Ship 12-Day CruiseTour • Roundtrip Airfare & Taxes • Roundtrip transfers from Bergen, Norway - Bergen is called the the airport to the ship. "Gateway to the Fjords”. This city has a wonderful mix of architectural styles that add • Port Charges & Taxes to its 18th-century charm. • Pre-night and city tour of Possible Shore Excursions: Troldhaugen, London Rosenkrantz Tower, Bryggen, Mt. Floien, Dams- gaard Mansion, Fantoft Stave Church, Ole Bull’s ———— Villa. Optional Shore Excursions are Olden / Nordfjord, Norway - Located at the not included in the price. head of three valleys amid the sublimely peaceful surroundings of the Inner Nord We will assist you in booking Fjord, the pretty village of Olden is a gate- shore excursions before the way to the spectacular ice wilderness of cruise to avoid waiting stunning dimensions. in line on the ship. Possible Shore Excursions: Norwegian Gla- cier Museum, Jostedalsbreen National Park, Kjenndalen Glacier, Briksdalen Glacier, Nos Viewpoint, Kvalen, Hornindalsvannet. CALL FOR A DETAILED Hellesylt, Norway (scenic cruising of Gei- ranger Fjord) - The small village of Hellesylt COLOR is an old Viking port. Here, glacier-fed PICTURE streams cascade over towering granite cliffs ITINERARY! and descend to the calm waters of the fjord. The fjord of Geiranger is one of most fa- mous of Norway. Surrounded by mountains reaching over 3,000 feet high, the impressive natural beauty has led some to pronounce it the "most beautiful fjord in the world." Possible Shore Excursions: Geirangerfjord District, Buldrossen Falls and Tystig glacier, Mt. Dals- nibba, Stryn Lake, Flydalsjuvet, fjordland rafting adventure. 27 JIM & CINDY’S TOURS / Tel: 316-838-0795 Toll Free: 1-800-499-9162 / Iceland, Norwegian Fjords, & British Isles Cruise 2009 Leave the real world behind and discover your inner explorer! Alesund, Norway - This remote island is Crown Princess® Bermudan Registry located on the south shore of the Arctic Crown Princess is the crown jewel of the Ocean, and serves primarily as a place for Princess fleet. Its unique Crown Plaza is an scientific research, yet filled with natural atrium designed in the spirit of an Italian pi- wonders. azza where you can get a bite to eat or just relax and people-watch. Other highlights of Possible Shore Excursions: Valldal Trollveg- this brand new ship include the Crown Grill, gen, Mt. Aksla, Atlantic Ocean Marine Park, Le- modeled after a classic steakhouse, the sund by land, Lesund by sea, Giske. Sanctuary deck area, reserved just for adults, and Movies Under the Stars®, our Akureyri, Iceland - Iceland is a place of poolside movie theater. delightful contradictions where flowers flour- Pricing ish amid ice and snow. Information Possible Shore Excursions: Godafoss Falls, Trip price based on inside cabin, Lake Myvatn, Skutustadir, Dimmuborgir - former double occupancy. lava lake, Namaskard - active volcanic area, Aku- reyri Viewpoint Call for other cabin options. Single or 3 to 4 people occupancy rates. Reykjavik, Iceland - Reykjavik is the gate- Insurance: way to Iceland's stunning natural wonders, Optional Trip Cancellation/ which range from ice fields to boiling thermal Interruption Insurance pools. For rates, see page 44 Possible Shore Excursions: Thingvellir Na- Payments: tional Park, Gullfoss Waterfall, Strokkur Geyser, • Deposit Amount Based Kerid - A volcanic phenomenon, Hveragerdi - a Upon Cabin Choice village built over hot springs, Blue La- Due On Sign Up goon,Stekkjarkot & Icelander Viking Ship. • Balance Due: 16 weeks before departure Belfast, Northern Ireland Capital of - Final payment is due Northern Ireland, Belfast was a big industrial upon receipt of final invoice. city in the 19th century, famous for its linens and shipyards—a city of great pride that was 6-8 weeks before departure you transformed by the Industrial Revolution. will receive your luggage tags, itineraries, shore excursion Possible Shore Excursions: Belfast City Tour, information and other papers. Stormont, The Murals, St. Patrick Centre, Down Cathedral, Dunluce Castle, Giant’s Causeway - IMPORTANT - legend of Finn McCool. Passport Needed If you already have your passport, London, England (Southampton) - Lon- it must be valid for 6 months past don is an enormous cosmopolitan city, with the completion of your trip. all the cultural and gastronomic attractions you'd expect from a world capital. South- Book early ampton is one of several port cities and a Ships can fill months in advance. gateway to London. ———— For information & reservations: (316) 838-0795 (800) 499-9162 www.jctours.com / Email: [email protected] / JIM & CINDY’S TOURS 28 July 29 – August 12, 2009 1 PRE-CRUISE NIGHT IN LONDON 12-DAY CRUISE JIM & CINDY’S TOURS, LLC 3227 N. TEE TIME WICHITA, KS 67205 316-838-0795 800-499-9162 [email protected] www.jctours.com Get set for an extraordinary experience of a lifetime! Geiranger Fjord, Norway Giant’s Causeway, Reykjavik, Iceland Belfast, Northern Ireland London, England (Southampton) – (1) Pre-Cruise Day London is an enormous cosmopolitan city, with all the cultural and gastro- nomic attractions you'd expect from a world capital. Stretching for more than 30 miles on either side of the River Thames, it is Europe's largest city, with a diverse population of about eight million. Southampton is one of sev- eral port cities and a gateway to London. Day Port Arrival Departure 2 London (Southampton), England 12:00 AM 5:00 PM 3 At Sea 4 Bergen, Norway 12:00 AM 7:00 PM 5 Olden, Norway 8:00 AM 6:00 PM 6 Hellesylt, Norway (Scenic Cruising) 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 6 Geiranger, Norway 12:00 PM 6:00 PM 7 Aalesund, Norway 8:00 AM 5:00 PM 8 At Sea 9 Akureyri, Iceland 7:00 AM 2:00 PM 10 Reykjavik, Iceland 8:00 AM 5:00 PM 11 At Sea 12 Belfast, Northern Ireland 10:30 AM 8:00 PM 13 At Sea 14 London (Southampton), England 5:00 AM DISEMBARK 2 GRAND PRINCESS Grand Princess is a consummate host at sea, rivaling the most luxurious resorts on land. Included among the myriad of features are the Lotus Spa, Movies Under the Stars®, more than 700 balcony staterooms and an entire deck of Mini-Suites, as well as dozens of dining and entertainment options. Our Princess chefs are true culinary artists who insist on serving Personal Choice Dining the very finest cuisine - and it shows. Each chef's menu is crea- tive and the selections change every day. Pair that with impecca- ble service and you're in for an unforgettable gourmet experience. Traditional Specialty Casual Botticelli Dining Room Sabatini’s (Italian restaurant) 24-hour dining in the Horizon Sterling Steakhouse Court Anytime Ultimate Balcony DiningSM Wine & Caviar Bar Da Vinci Dining Room Lobby Bar & Patisserie Michelangelo Dining Room Ice Cream Bar Poseidon's Pizzeria Trident Grill Afternoon tea 24-hour room service Fill your days with activities and do nothing the next. Take a per- sonal enrichment class, do yoga, go duty-free shopping, or just Activities relax with a dip in one of the pools or spas. Pools Sports Enrichment Boutiques Calypso Reef and Pool Lotus Spa® , gym and World-class art collection, Boutiques (duty-free) (plus 2 hot tubs) fitness area gallery and auctions Future Cruise Sales Neptune’s Reef and Pool Swim-against-the-current ScholarShip@Sea® (plus 2 hot tubs) lap pool 24-hour Internet Café Terrace Pool Nine-hole putting course (wireless access avail- Oasis bar & hot tubs (Princess Links) able) Virtual golf simulators Library and writing room Jogging track Hearts & Minds Wedding Shuffleboard Chapel Center Court Conference Center Theaters Hot Spots Lounges Princess Theater Atlantis Casino Wheelhouse Bar Vista Show Lounge Explorers Lounge Snookers Cigar Bar Movies Under the Stars® Skywalkers Nightclub Promenade Lounge outdoor theater & Bar Bacchus Bar 3 Sail Away... Bergen, Norway Bergen is called the "Gateway to the Fjords," as it is a great launching point for a tour of nature's Hardanger Fjord, Sogne Fjord and Geiranger Fjord. This city has a wonderful mix of ar- chitectural styles that add to its 18th-century charm. And as birthplace of virtuoso violinist Ole Bull and pianist Edvard Grieg, Bergen is considered the cultural capital of Norway. Olden / Nord Fjord, Norway Located at the head of three valleys amid the sublimely peaceful surroundings of the Inner Nord Fjord, the pretty village of Olden is a gateway to the spectacular ice wilderness of stunning di- mensions. Hellesylt, Norway (scenic cruising of Geiranger Fjord) The small village of Hellesylt is an old Viking port located at the head of the Sunnylven Fjord on the northwest coast of Norway. Here, glacier-fed streams cascade over towering granite cliffs and descend to the calm waters of the fjord. The thundering wa- terfalls, snow-capped mountains, lakes and crystalline glaciers, inspired Henrik Ibsen's dramatic masterpiece, "Brand." Geiranger, Norway The fjord of Geiranger is one of most famous of Norway. Sur- rounded by mountains reaching over 3,000 feet high, the im- pressive natural beauty has led some to pronounce it the "most beautiful fjord in the world." To get here, a 60-mile passage leads through sheer, steep cliffs and spectacular views of water- falls. Alesund, Norway The tiny outpost of Ny Ålesund is the northernmost settlement in the world. This remote island in the Spitsbergen archipelago of Svalbard (Norway) is located on the south shore of the Arctic Ocean, and serves primarily as a place for scientific research, yet filled with natural wonders.