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BOTANICA SMALL SHIP DISCOVERIES | 89 Day 1. Arrive Edinburgh, Crathes Castle, Embark Ship. Visit the 16th-century Crathes Castle, famous for its splendid landscaped grounds and gardens. Later embark your ship in Aberdeen. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner. 12 Night Stay: MS Island Sky. D Day 2. Scrabster, Castle & Gardens of Mey. This morning visit the Castle and Gardens of Mey, summer holiday residence of the Queen Mother. Later enjoy a scenic coastal drive to Dunnet Bay and Medieval Canisbay Kirk. BLD Day 3. Lerwick, Shetland Islands. Discover 5,000 years of human history at the archaeological site of Jarlshof. Later visit the Shetland Museum or visit a splendid private garden nearby. BLD Day 4. Stavanger, Haugesund. After docking in the Norwegian port of Stavanger visit the island garden of Flor & Fjaere. This afternoon in Haugesund choose between seeing the rhododendrons at Rex Garden in Sveio or visiting the Arquebus War History Museum. BLD Day 5. Bergen. Today choose between an architecture tour, a visit to Bergen's fine arts museum, or tour through Norway's only knitting factor. This afternoon you can take part in a city sightseeing tour of Bergen with a visit to SCOTTISH GARDENS & NORWEGIAN FJORDS 13 DAYS – EDINBURGH TO TROMSO 12 Night Small Ship Cruise A rctic C ircl e North Sea Trollfjorden Lofoten Islands Torghatten Trondheim Olden Sognefjord Naeroyfjord Flåm Undredal Stavanger Haugesund Bergen Bygstad Lerwick NORWAY Shetland Islands Aberdeen Scrabster SCOTLAND EDINBURGH TROMSO MS Island Sky 12 Cruise Coach No. of Nights Stay Included Sightseeing/ Freedom of Choice™ 1 Damsgård Mansion and Garden, or take an architectural walk through the city. BLD Day 6. Sognefjord, Balestrand. Cruise through Sognefjord, Norway's deepest fjord, then visit the old artist village of Balestrand where you can take a cultural village walk ending at The Cider House. BLD Day 7. Flåm. Embark on the spectacular Flåm Railway, the steepest train line in the world. BLD Day 8. Ålesund. In Ålesund enjoy the architecture in Art Nouveau style. After lunch either join our artist for a unique tour of the town or travel to Stordal and see the Rose Church. BLD Day 9. Molde. Arrive in Molde this morning, the town of roses. Choose between a tour of the town or a visit to the Romsdal Open-Air Museum. BLD Day 10. Trondheim. Visit Ringve Manor House Museum and Botanical Garden spanning 13 hectares including six main plant collections, as well as ornamental plantings. BLD Day 11. Torghatten, Bronnoysund. See the mountain with a hole in it at Torghatten then travel to Bronnoysund and tour a farm with Viking heritage boasting 400 different herbs, 100 varieties of roses and 1,000 species of cacti. BLD Day 12. Reine, Svolvaer, Lofoten Islands. Enjoy the Lofoten Islands, well-known for its native wildflowers and as a place where even the roofs of houses bloom in spring. Also visit the Viking Museum at Borg. Later enjoy a Farewell Dinner back on board your ship. BLD Day 13. Disembark Ship, Depart Tromso. After breakfast disembark your ship then enjoy a guided walk through the Tromso Botanic Gardens. Later transfer to the airport. B Take in Norway's colourful blooms KEY FREEDOM OF CHOICE TM (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner 2018 DATES & PRICES (A$) PER PERSON 13 DAYS EDINBURGH TO TROMSO (BTNOR13) Twin Share Solo Trav. Ship Porthole Suites Window Suites Balcony Suites Porthole Suites MS Island Sky Forward Standard Superior Premium Corner Deluxe Owner's Forward June 8. $14,995 $15,390 $16,990 $17,990 $18,690 $18,940 $19,190 $22,495 PLEASE NOTE: Prices include port charges, gratuities and sundries. Local wine and drinks included with lunch and dinner. Free Wi-Fi on library computers only. Solo traveller price based on Standard Suite (Forward), please enquire for solo suite upgrade prices. Disruptions to cruising and itinerary may occur. Botanica inclusions and deals may vary from APT. See pages 112-113 for further information, terms and conditions. Combine Tours or Cruises & Save $500 per person: When you combine two cruises or tours over 10 days in duration. Please enquire when booking.