2018 - APT Small Ships

FREEDOM OF CHOICE | 99 GUERNSEY Castle Cornet & Town Walk Explore the 800-year-old harbour fortress of Castle Cornet taking time to visit the five museums and period gardens before taking the short stroll to historic St Peter Port. Occupation Museum Take a walk down Occupation Street on a tour of the German Occupation Museum. This thought-provoking and highly interactive museum tells the History of Guernsey between 1940 and 1945. HELSINKI Helsinki City Tour Enjoy a tour of Helsinki, including Senate Square and Mannerheimintie as well as a photo stop at the Olympic Stadium, which hosted the 1952 Summer Olympics. Suomenlinna Fortress Explore Suomenlinna with its fortress which dates back to the Swedish Naval era in the 18th century. This World Heritage-listed sea fortress has a fascinating history having been controlled at times by the Swedes, Russians and Finns. KLAIPEDA Cold War Museum Visit & Missile Site Embark on a unique experience as you explore an underground missile base turned Cold War Museum. The Plokstine nuclear missile launch site is a sobering reminder of how close the world came to nuclear war. Klaipeda Town Tour Explore Lithuania's third-largest city on a Klaipeda Town Tour including the incredible Martynas Mazvydas Sculpture Park, home to more than 180 magnificent works of art. LISBON Lisbon City Tour Discover Lisbon's grand history on a guided tour of Alfama where you will wander the labyrinth of cobblestone streets. Lisbon by Tram Board Lisbon's iconic and colourful tramcars for a ride through the city's old quarters. Sample divine pastries and fine port wine along the way. Flavours of Lisbon Savour the flavours of Lisbon on a guided market tour, sampling treats selected by acclaimed chef Marlene Vieira. MARIEHAMN Nature Walk Join your Expedition Team for a hike through the countryside surrounding Mariehamn where wildflowers, birdlife and stunning coastal scenery abound. Historical Aland Embark on a tour of historic Mariehamn, seeing 18th-century wooden houses, the open-air Jan Karlsgården Museum and the fortress ruins of Bomarsund. MATSUE Matsue Castle and Castle Moat Explore the castle town of Matsue and cruise on the Castle Moat for a unique perspective of this fascinating area which has remained largely unchanged for 400 years. Mount Daisen Hike Tour the town of Daisen and take a nature hike around Mount Daisen, a large, volcanic mountain that rises up from sea level to dominate Japan's Tottori Prefecture. MENORCA Snorkelling Tour On a snorkelling tour see a great diversity of colourful fish species, sea anemones, sea grasses and sponges as you explore what lies beneath these scenic shores surrounding Menorca. Island Highlights Discover the natural, historic and cultural highlights of Menorca. Visit archaeological sites, dating back some 3,400 years and take in stunning coastal vistas at you explore the island with your expert guide. MIYAJIMA Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Built as a constant reminder of the horrific past, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum are dedicated to educating visitors about the atomic bomb and the destruction experienced in Hiroshima at the completion of World War II. Sandankyo Gorge Hike to Sandankyo Gorge and witness rapid currents, deep pools, large rock walls and waterfalls discovering why this place, blessed with rich natural magnificence, is designated as a place of National Scenic Beauty.

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