British Isles & Norwegian Fjords
British Isles & Norwegian Fjords
Date: Aug 14, 2013 to Aug 27, 2013
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Pace:
- Explore the legacies of legendary kings, queens and Vikings aboard Oceania Cruises’ elegant Nautica as you cruise to England, Scotland, Norway, Northern Ireland and Ireland. Depart England and head for Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, one of Europe’s loveliest cities crowned by the cliffs and mediaeval ramparts of Edinburgh Castle.
- Stop in Invergordon and visit the famed Scottish Highlands with its ancient hillside castles and ruggedly beautiful landscapes. In the Shetland Islands, see the little ponies native to these islands or take in the intriguing Jarlshof prehistoric site.
- Then cross into Scandinavia for a stop in Alesund, a delightful Norwegian town full of Art Nouveau style.
- Next is Geiranger for a picture-postcard view of stunning Geirangerfjord, “the most beautiful fjord in the world.”
- See Norway’s oldest Viking port at Hellesylt, a small village nestled in a picturesque forest setting surrounded by dramatic cliffs and pristine lakes.
- Sail to Belfast, Northern Ireland, and see its Victorian architecture, and take in Dublin, where the 18th century meets cosmopolitan flair.
- Explore the Irish town of Cork – a friendly rival to Ireland’s capital, Dublin – before cruising to Portland on England’s dramatic Jurassic Coast.
- Here you will find one of Henry VIII’s best-preserved coastal fortresses, Portland Castle, before returning to the port of Dover at the conclusion of your cruise.