ICELANDIC & NORDIC ADVENTURE 14 Icelandic & Nordic Adventure Alesund Briksdal Glacier Killer Whale Bergen
YOUR CRUISE SAILING FROM HARWICH just £30pp return ARRIVE DEPART Friday Harwich - 1600 Saturday Cruising - - Sunday Bergen 0800 2100 Monday Olden 0900 2200 Tuesday Alesund 0800 1700 Wednesday Cruising - - Thursday Seydisfjordur 0700 1600 Friday Akureyri 0800 1700 Saturday Grundarfjordur 1230 2230 Sunday Reykjavik 0800 1800 Monday Cruising - - Tuesday Torshavn 0700 1230 Wednesday Cruising - - Thursday Harwich 1230 - DAY 1 FRIDAY 14TH MAY - HARWICH <strong>The</strong>re’ll be a warm welcome on board before our 4pm sailing. DAY 2 CRUISING AT SEA Make the most of a relaxing day at sea, getting to know your fellow passengers or exploring the ship. DAY 3 BERGEN and is steeped in history. <strong>The</strong> most historic quarter, the and colourfully painted and gabled former warehouses. DAY 4 OLDEN <strong>The</strong> pretty, timbered village of Olden, idyllically situated at of Europe’s most magnificent glaciers, the Jostedal Glacier can be seen from here, and its waters flow into another stunning sight – the Oldenvatn glacial lake which can be found just outside the village itself. Join us on an optional shore excursion to the incredible Briksdal Glacier for a closeup glimpse of this unique landscape. DAY 5 ALESUND Built on three islands, the fishing village of Alesund was devastated by fire in 1904. It was rebuilt in delightful Art decorated facades, spires and turrets. Take our harbour cruise to see the city from a different perspective as you sail through the centre of the city and past the old trading centre of Borgund, or take a tour to stunning Geiranger. DAY 6 CRUISING AT SEA Relax and enjoy the ship’s facilities as we cruise at sea today. DAY 7 SEYDISFJORDUR Located in east Iceland, Seydisfjordur is a truly beautiful place. Lined on all sides by mountains and waterfalls, this small town is full of history. It was once a successful fishing town and an important trading port for Iceland, in fact, Grundarfjordur Reykjavik Akureyri Torshavn F aroe I slands Harwich ICELAND Seydisfjordur NORWAY Olden Alesund Bergen fishing is still a major trade here today. Take a walk around the pretty streets, admiring the timber houses. DAY 8 AKUREYRI A picturesque and colourful town on the northern coast of Iceland, Akureyri is our gateway to some of the most intriguing natural wonders of the world. Surrounding sights include the stunning Godafoss Waterfall, Lake Myvatn, a haven for birdlife, and the boiling mudpools at Dimmubogir. One excursion not to be missed is our whale watching trip. We take a boat from Husavik harbour and watch for the lifting of tails or blowing in the water – a very memorable experience. It is the most common to see Minke whales, although on excursions, it can not be guaranteed that a particular species will be seen. DAY 9 GRUNDARFJORDUR <strong>The</strong> small fishing village of Grundarfjordur is sat on a picturesque natural harbour on the beautiful Snaefellsnes welcome from the villagers when you disembark Athena. Whilst here, take the opportunity to visit the stunning DAY 10 REYKJAVIK Iceland’s colourful capital enjoys a beautiful natural setting between the cold waters of the northern Atlantic and Iceland’s eerie volcanic landscape. Explore all the natural sights with a tour to the geysers, mountains and volcanic craters of this spectacular island. DAY 11 CRUISING AT SEA Make the most of a relaxing day aboard Athena today. DAY 12 TORSHAVN Torshavn is situated on the largest of the 18 Faroe Islands, Streymoy. One of the smallest capitals in the world, Torshavn is a picturesque town with narrow streets and a leisurely air, the old centre with its timber houses, is wonderfully oldest settlements in the Faroes where excavations have found remains of viking houses. DAY 13 CRUISING AT SEA Relax on board as we head DAY 14 THURSDAY 27 MAY HARWICH We disembark after breakfast for the transfer home. OUR EXPERT ON BOARD David Saunders is a sea bird expert and naturalist with over 40 years’ experience. He has written ten books and his fascinating talks will introduce us to the birds, whales and other wildlife we are likely to see on the cruise. TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO... of Alesund YOUR PRICE INCLUDES Blue Lagoon, Reykjavik Reykjavik DEPARTURE DATE & PRICES AAOB Departure Date: 14 May Category Cabin type Price A Standard Inside 2 bed B Superior Inside 2 bed C Deluxe Inside 2 bed D Outside single E Standard Outside 2 bed F Outside 2 bed (restricted view) G Superior Outside 2 bed H Superior Plus Outside 2 bed I Deluxe Outside 2 bed J Junior Suite K Superior Junior Suite L Deluxe Balcony Suite Prices are based on the occupancy of cabins as described with private bath, shower and wc. For further details and a deck plan see pages 10-11. Supplements per person Holiday Insurance - please see page 21 Please see pages 22-23 for details of items not included in the holiday price and our price promise. TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS Please see page 23 for details of our coach services to the port. If you prefer to travel independently, discounted port parking is ICELANDIC & NORDIC ADVENTURE
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