Summer 11-Day Classic Norwegian Discovery 2012 from £1868 pp
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Summer 11-Day Classic Norwegian Discovery 2012

Starting in Bergen, you will cross the Arctic Circle twice, pass the North Cape, visit the turning point at Kirkenes and stop in the medieval city of Trondheim.

DAY 1 Embarkation in Bergen

Ports visited today: Bergen
Before sailing from Bergen, you may wish to explore this cultural gateway to the
fjords. Spend some time in one of the outdoor cafés and restaurants in the Bryggen district, a recognised UNESCO World Heritage Site. Other attractions in Bergen include the Fløibanen Funicular, the Fish Market, and Fantoft Stave Church.

DAY 2 Ålesund and Geirangerfjord

Ports visited today: Florø, Måløy, Torvik, Ålesund, Molde.
We sail further north to Ålesund, a beautiful town and a perfect example of the Art Nouveau style. Then we will sail into the spectacular UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord where you can enjoy a scenic excursion including a spectacular drive down the winding Trollstigen Pass.

H-AES2B Geiranger Panorama 2
H-TVK2E RIB-Expedition To Runde Bird Island (01.05-31.08)

DAY 3 The Royal City of Trondheim

Ports visited today: Kristiansund, Trondheim, Rørvik.
The architecture and surroundings in Trondheim create a beautiful setting for any outing, should you prefer a guided tour in Nidaros Cathedral or a casual stroll through Bakklandet. In the evening we continue towards the land of the Midnight Sun.

H-TRD3A Nidaros Cathedral & Ringve Museum
H-TRD3C Sverresborg, Trøndelag Folk Museum
H-TRD3D Trondheim City Walk

DAY 4 Arctic Circle and Lofoten Islands

Ports visited today: Brønnøysund, Sandnessjøen, Nesna, Ørnes, Bodø, Stamsund, Svolvær.
Crossing the Arctic Circle is one of the highlights before we arrive in Ørnes. The Arctic Circle marks the southern extremity of the polar, 24-hour sunlit day - often referred to as the “Midnight Sun”. In the evening we reach Svolvær, the administrative centre of the Lofoten Islands. These islands are renowned for their small fishing villages with their bohemian atmosphere surrounded by majestic granite cliffs and white sandy beaches. Complete your visit with a stroll between the stock-fish racks and ‘rorbuer’, the traditional, red fishermen’s residences.

H-ORS4A Glacier Adventure, Svartisen
H-BOO4D RIB Safari, Saltstraumen
H-STU4F Lofotr Viking Feast Summer

DAY 5 Tromsø, Gateway to the Arctic

Ports visited today: Stokmarknes, Sortland, Risøyhamn, Harstad, Finnsnes, Tromsø, Skjervøy.
During the night we pass the magnificent Trollfjord and sail through the spectacular
and narrow Raftsund strait. Here, you can admire the rugged mountainous landscape jutting up against the horizon under the endless sun. We continue to Tromsø, a city with many lively restaurants and cafés.

H-TOS5A The Arctic Capital Tromsø
H-TOS5C Scenery & Huskies

DAY 6 Honningsvåg and the North Cape

Ports visited today: Øksfjord, Hammerfest, Havøysund, Honningsvåg, Kjøllefjord, Mehamn, Berlevåg.
Today we arrive in Honningsvåg, the starting point of our excursion to the spectacular North Cape, the northernmost point of mainland Europe. From the fishing village of Kjøllefjord you can get a “Taste of Lapland”, meeting a real Sámi family.

H-HVG6A The North Cape
H-HVG6B Bird-watching Safari
H-KJD6C A Taste of Lapland

DAY 7 Kirkenes, the voyage turning point

Ports visited today: Båtsfjord, Vardø, Vadsø, Kirkenes.
The vistas and sea life become more dramatic as we approach Kirkenes, just a few kilometres from the Russian border and the Sami communities of Northern Scandinavia.

H-KKN7A The Russian Border
H-KKN7B Riverboat Safari
H-KKN7E ATV/Quad-Safari to the Russian Border


The Voyage Back South
Ports visited today: Kirkenes, Vardø, Båtsfjord, Berlevåg.
Summer in Kirkenes is superb with 30°C temperatures at its hottest.
The town is known as the capital of the Barents Region and the gateway to the east, with people here speaking Norwegian, Sámi, Finnish and Russian. As we turn south, the northbound ports previously visited by night are now seen by day.

DAY 8 Hammerfest and Tromsø

Ports visited today: Mehamn, Kjøllefjord, Honningsvåg, Havøysund, Hammerfest, Øksfjord, Skjervøy, Tromsø.
Start the day with a summer breakfast at the North Cape Hall (optional excursion), which is firmly perched on the massive cliff marking the northernmost tip of mainland Europe. From here we make a stop in Hammerfest before our next major port of call, Tromsø, where you can take part in a very special musical experience, the Arctic Cathedral Midnight Concert.

H-HVG8A Breakfast at the North Cape
H-HFT8B The Northernmost Town in the World, Hammerfest
H-TOS8C Midnight Concert in the Arctic Cathedral

DAY 9 Vesterålen and Lofoten Islands

Ports visited today: Tromsø, Finnsnes, Harstad, Risøyhamn, Sortland,
Stokmarknes, Svolvær, Stamsund.
Passing through the Lofoten Islands the ship negotiates a stunning network of inlets and isles, before moving on to what is the highlight of the voyage for many, a possible detour into the spectacular and dramatic Trollfjord. Join us on a fantastic safari by RIB-boat through the Lofoten archipelago under the Midnight Sun!

H-HRD9A A Taste of Vesterålen
H-SVJ9B Lofoten Islands
H-SKN9C Sea Eagle Safari
H-SVJ9E RIB-Adventure in Lofoten

DAY 10 Arctic Circle, Seven Sisters

Ports visited today: Bodø, Ørnes, Nesna, Sandnessjøen, Brønnøysund, Rørvik.
As we sail past the Helgeland coast you can enjoy views of the hundreds of islets, fertile farmland and lush meadows. Today will also be our last one north of the Arctic Circle. The Vega Archipelago, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is close to our call in Sandnessjøen.

H-SSJ10B UNESCO Islands Vega

DAY 11 Trondheim, disembarkation

Ports visited today: Trondheim
We arrive in Trondheim in the early morning. Nidaros Cathedral, in which three Queens and seven Kings have been crowned, is Scandinavia’s largest medieval building and worth a visit.

Classic Norwegian Discovery Prices 1 Jun - 14 Aug

01 Jun - 14 Aug 2012
Twin Rates price per person in £'s (based on two people sharing a cabin)
(Twin = Standard Brochure Price) (EBO = Early Booking Price)

I A J* L N P U QJ Q M MG MX
Twin 2154 2312 2589 2723 2988 3278 4496 5201 5866

6944

7968

Single Rates price per person in £'s
(Single = Standard Brochure Price) (EBO = Early Booking Price)

Single 3733 4008 4493 4727 5192 5700 8941

10352

11682 13838 15887

Classic Norwegian Discovery Prices 15 Aug - 14 Sep

15 Aug - 14 Sep 2012
Twin Rates price per person in £'s (based on two people sharing a cabin)
(Twin = Standard Brochure Price) (EBO = Early Booking Price)

I A J* L N P U QJ Q M MG MX
Twin 1868 2056 2251 2366 2591 2834 3894 4271 4823 5739 6705

Single Rates price per person in £'s
(Single = Standard Brochure Price) (EBO = Early Booking Price)

Single 2778 3060 3351 3524 3861 4226 7738

8492

9596 11428 13361
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Price: from £1868 pp
In brief
Duration: 11 days
Dates: 01 June - 14 September
Price: from £1868 pp
Practical info

Voyage price includes voyage in cabin grade of your choice on a full board basis English speaking tour leader on board, entrance fee to the Hurtigruten museum, current fuel supplement of £5 per person per night.
Not Included: Flights & Transfers, Travel insurance, Optional excursions and Luggage handling

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