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T R O M S Ø , N O RWAY G O AT FA R M , N O RWAY STAVANGER – ENCHANTING PORT TOWN Explore the old quarter, Gamle Stavanger, which has Europe's highest concentration of wooden buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries. Or cruise along the Lysefjord to see the famous Preikestolen, or Pulpit Rock, jutting out nearly 2,000 feet above—it is one of Norway's most famous natural attractions. TROMSØ – SCENIC WILDERNESS From heated sidewalks, admire a blend of wooden structures and neoclassical buildings including the stunning Arctic Cathedral. Learn more about the winter tradition of exploring the spectacular surroundings by sled, pulled by reindeer or dogs, at the Tromsø Wilderness Centre - home to more than 100 huskies. LONDON – AT YOUR DOOR Old and new merge seamlessly here, from the Tower of London to the London Eye Ferris Wheel. London's history and politics come together at sites like the Parliament and Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and St. Paul's Cathedral. Arrive in London early to explore before embarking. BODØ – STUNNING VIEWS see the Customs House, Norwegian Aviation Museum and Gothic Bodø Cathedral with its ten glorious tapestries from Nordlund and detached steeple. Rønvikfjellet mountain affords magnificent views over snow-covered roofs. Bodø's greatest natural landmark, the Saltstraumen maelstrom, can be viewed year-round. BERGEN – A MARITIME TREASURE With your ship berthed overnight adjacent to the UNESCO site of Bryggen wharf, you can explore this seaside gem with ease. Wander past the 18th-century wooden houses along the quay, see the day's catch at the fish market and explore the area's maritime history at the Hanseatic Museum. ALTA – GATEWAY TO MAGNIFICENT NATURAL BEAUTY View fascinating rock carvings telling stories of primitive cultures, as well as fascinating exhibits on salmon fishing and the northern lights, at the excellent Alta Museum. Or visit the nearby Sami community of Máze for an authentic, local lunch and an exciting ride in a reindeer-drawn sleigh. A F E W H I G H L I G H T S O F Y O U R J O U R N E Y 72 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vikingcruises.com.au/oceans