2017 - APT Small Ships

56 CRUISE APPEAL This Soft Expedition cruise will feature regular Zodiac excursions as well as docking alongside select ports. It will appeal to guests who: ✫ Wish to explore Norway's pristine fjords, many of which are only accessible by small ship ✫ Are interested in learning about age-old Viking culture and traditions ✫ Want to explore verdant countryside decorated with spectacular waterfalls ✫ Enjoy a full day to explore the fascinating islands of the Lofoten Archipelago ✫ Explore the open-air Sunnfjord Museum, before taking a drive through the region known as 'waterfall country' ✫ Cruise along Sognefjord, the largest fjord in Norway ✫ Board an enchanting ride on the scenic Flåm Railway ✫ Enjoy a fascinating excursion to the village of Undredal ✫ Visit the home of Edvard Grieg and be treated to a private recital of his classical masterpieces in Bergen ✫ Freedom of Choice Sightseeing™ in Torghatten, Lerwick and Kirkwall CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Majestic Norwegian Fjords 13 Day Soft Expedition Cruise | MS Hebridean Sky Norway | United Kingdom Day 1. Tromso, Embark Ship. Arrive in Tromso and transfer to your small ship. This evening, get to know your fellow passengers during a Welcome Dinner. 12 Night Stay: aboard the MS Hebridean Sky. D Day 2. Trollfjorden, Lofoten Islands. Enjoy a full day to explore the Lofoten Islands. Visit the Viking Museum, which contains the world's largest Viking longhouse. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant then travel to Sund. At the Fishery Museum, visit a blacksmith famous for his decorative steel cormorants, which can be found in the Pentagon, the Kremlin and the King of Norway's palace. Later arrive in Reine, a picturesque fishing village on the island of Moskenesøya in the Lofoten archipelago. With your ship anchored overnight, you may wish to take a short Zodiac ride ashore for a stroll with your Expedition Team under the midnight sun. BLD Day 3. Bronnoysund, Torghatten, Freedom of Choice. Cruise past Vikingen and see the Arctic Circle monument. Sail through Bronnoysund and admire breathtaking Mount Torghatten, one of the most famous landmarks on the Norwegian coast. At this magnificent site, you will have a choice of different guided walks, including one walk that takes you to view the legendary 'hole' in the mountain. Afterwards, return to your ship for dinner. BLD Day 4. Trondheim. Arrive in Trondheim, founded in 997 and the capital of Norway during the Viking Age, until 1217. Discover the world's oldest open-air museum, the Norwegian Folk Museum, with its vintage buildings, stave church and Sami huts. Learn about daily life for Norwegian people from the 16th century through to the present. BLD Day 5. Nordfjord, Olden. Sail into Nordfjord, which cuts its way inland to the mighty icefields of the Jostedal Glacier. Arrive at the village of Olden and pass beautiful lakes on the way to the spectacular Briksdal Glacier. Walk to the viewing point, where you will take in the awe-inspiring spectacle. BLD Day 6. Bygstad. Absorb the stunning scenery in and around Bygstad then continue to the open-air Sunnfjord Museum, home to a number of antiquarian buildings set in an authentic cultural landscape. After stopping to explore, a particularly picturesque drive takes you to the stunning region of Norway known as 'waterfall country'. BLD Freedom of Choice TM Sightseeing Signature Invitation Admire the breathtaking scenery around Sognefjord E X P E D I T I O N S O F T E X P E D I T I O N www.aptouring.com.au

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