Fantastic Fjords
Norway
Ramblers walking holiday.
| Date | Arrive | Depart | Destination |
| August 2010 | |||
| Sat 28 | Late PM | Dover | |
| Sun 29 | Early AM | Late PM | Amsterdam |
| Tue 31 | Early AM | Early PM | Invergordon |
| September 2010 | |||
| Wed 01 | Early PM | Late PM | Stavanger |
| Thu 02 | Early AM | Early PM | Eidfjord, Hardangerfjord |
| Fri 03 | Early PM | Late PM |
Skjolden, Sogn og Fjordane |
| Sat 04 | Early AM | Late PM | Olden, Sogn og Fjordane |
| Sun 05 | Early AM | Late PM |
Molde |
| Mon 06 | Early AM | Late PM | Bergen, Hordaland |
| Wed 08 | Early PM | Late Night | Antwerp |
| Thu 09 | Early AM | Dover | |
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Prices shown are per person, based on standard twin adult occupancy.
| Grade | Cabin | Availability | Prices From |
| OW | Owner's Suite | Call for Latest Status | £4,215 |
| PS | Premier Suite | Call for Latest Status | £3,515 |
| JB | Single Balcony Suite | Call for Latest Status | £3,105 |
| MS | Marquee Suite | Call for Latest Status | £3,035 |
| J | Superior Single Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £2,755 |
| SS | Superior Suite | Call for Latest Status | £2,595 |
| K | Single Outside Cabin | Limited | £2,405 |
| L | Single Outside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £2,325 |
| BJD | Balcony Adapted Junior Suite | Call for Latest Status | £2,295 |
| BJ | Balcony Junior Suite | Call for Latest Status | £2,295 |
| M | Single Inside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £2,065 |
| BA | Superior Balcony Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,965 |
| BC | Balcony Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,855 |
| N | Inside Single Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,825 |
| A | Superior Outside Cabin | Limited | £1,765 |
| BD | Superior Adapted Outside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,645 |
| B | Superior Outside Cabin | Limited | £1,645 |
| C | Superior Outside Cabin | Limited | £1,595 |
| D | Outside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,435 |
| E | Outside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,385 |
| F | Outside Cabin | Limited | £1,295 |
| G | Inside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,255 |
| SOS | LSAV - Superior Outside | Limited | £1,185 |
| H | Inside Cabin | Limited | £1,155 |
| LOU | LSAV - Outside Upper | Call for Latest Status | £1,115 |
| I | Inside Cabin | Limited | £1,085 |
| LOL | LSAV - Outside Lower | Limited | £1,035 |
- TOUR A - AMSTERDAM CITY & CANALS
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
Although we appreciate that many passengers will choose to explore the city alone, this tour is for those of us who enjoy seeing the sights from the comfort of a coach, and who value the services of a fully qualified English-speaking guide to enlighten us.
- Windmill Village & Edam
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
Departing the quayside, we travel by coach to the windmill village Zaanse Schans. The name derives from the defending wall (‘schans’), which was erected at the end of the 16th century for the war against the Spaniards.
- TOUR G - AMSTERDAM CITY & VAN GOGH MUSEUM
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
During this tour we will visit the famous Van Gogh Museum.
- Royal City - The Hague
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
Departing Amsterdam, we travel to The Hague, the governmental capital of the Netherlands and home of Queen Beatrix.
- Glenmorangie Distillery & Dornoch (Tour A)
- Invergordon, United Kingdom
INVERGORDON, SCOTLAND
Experience a demonstration of the traditional skills during a tour of the Glenmorangie Distillery.
- Seafari Adventure (Tour F)
- Invergordon, United Kingdom
INVERGORDON, SCOTLAND
Our rigid inflatable boat (RIB) allows us to explore the local area and is excellent for wildlife watching and having fun at speed.
- Mysteries of Loch Ness (Tour B)
- Invergordon, United Kingdom
INVERGORDON, SCOTLAND
Experience Urquhart Castle and the mysteries of Loch Ness.
- Dunrobin Castle (tour C)
- Invergordon, United Kingdom
INVERGORDON, SCOTLAND
This scenic tour takes us along the northern stretch of the east coast, passing through the historic town of Dornoch and visiting the largest house in the Highlands - Dunrobin Castle, seat of the Duke of Sutherland who was once the biggest landowner in Scotland.
- Stavanger Panorama (Tour E)
- Stavanger, Norway
STAVANGER, NORWAY
There is a lovely view of the town fjords, as well as the city, from the bridge. Our guide will point out Stavanger Cathedral - built in 1125 and the only cathedral in Norway to retain its original features.
- Utstein Monastery (Tour C)
- Stavanger, Norway
- STAVANGER, NORWAY
On the western tip of Mosterøy Island lies one of the country’s finest medieval monuments – Utstein Monastery – one of the royal estates of King Harald Fairhair around 1,000 AD – the first king to claim sovereignty over all of Norway.
- TOUR B - BOAT TRIP TO LSYEFJORD
- Stavanger, Norway
STAVANGER, NORWAY
Lysefjord, which cuts almost 50 kilometres (31 miles) deep into the country, is surrounded by steep mountainsides and polished by glaciers and waterfalls.
- Stavanger City Tour (Tour A)
- Stavanger, Norway
- STAVANGER, NORWAY
Passing through old and new sections of Stavanger, we arrive at the Cathedral. It was built around 1125 by Bishop Reinald of Winchester with the aid of some British craftsmen. St Swithin is the patron saint. Of all the Norwegian churches built during the Middle Ages, Stavanger Cathedral is the only one that has retained its original features.
- Hardangervidda Nature Centre (Tour A)
- Eidfjord, Hardangerfjord, Norway
- EIDFJORD, NORWAY
From the pier at Eidfjord – a tiny quaint village located at the head of the fjord, situated on moraines left behind after the Ice Age – we follow the Eid River, well known for salmon and trout fishing.
- TOUR EX - A TASTE OF THE HARDANGERFJORD
- Eidfjord, Hardangerfjord, Norway
EIDFJORD, NORWAY
This exclusive tour is part of the ‘Taste of Norway’ theme which will be running throughout this cruise.
- Sima Power Plant & Kjeasen Mountain (Tour B)
- Eidfjord, Hardangerfjord, Norway
- EIDFJORD, NORWAY
Sima Power Plant, situated at the end of the Hardangerfjord in Sima Valley, is the biggest power production unit in Norway, and it is open to the public.
- Nigardsbreen Glacier (Tour B)
- Skjolden, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway
SKJOLDEN, NORWAY
After a short crossing of the glacier lake, in a small open boat, the massive blue ice is then only a hike away. Up by the glacier we can take our time to enjoy this exceptionally breathtaking scenery.
- Jotunheimen (Tour A)
- Skjolden, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway
SKJOLDEN, NORWAY
In just half an hour our coach will take us on this winding road up to Turtagrø – the birthplace of alpine sport in Norway with a splendid view of the Hurrungane massif in Jotunheimen.
- Fjord Fishing (Tour E)
- Olden, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway
- OLDEN, NORWAY
Our experienced local skipper will steer our course on a short cruise to the bottom of the fjord arm at Loen, to one of the best fishing spots.
- Helicopter Flightseeing (Tour G)
- Olden, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway
OLDEN, NORWAY
Enjoy a 15-minute ride with spectacular views over the valley, lakes and mountains.
- Cruise on Olden Lake (Tour F)
- Olden, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway
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OLDEN, NORWAYEnjoy a relaxing boat trip on the deep, green Olden Lake aboard the comfortable M/B Olden.
- Kjenndalen Glacier & Lovatnet Lake Cruise (Tour D)
- Olden, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway
OLDEN, NORWAY
We shall walk up to the Kjenndalen Glacier – part of the mighty Jostedal Glacier, the largest glacier in mainland Europe – for a fantastic view. Back onboard the coach, we journey to Kjenndalen Mountain Lodge for well-deserved refreshments.
- TOUR B - BRIKSDAL GLACIER
- Olden, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway
OLDEN, NORWAY
Take a magnificent hike to observe the Briksdal Glacier.
- Fjordland Scenery (Tour A)
- Olden, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway
- OLDEN, NORWAY
We continue along the so-called Kjøsnesfjord, enjoying the Jostedal glacier and a visit to the Norwegian Glacier centre.
- Haholmen - A Viking Adventure (Tour D)
- Molde, Norway
Molde, Norway
Our tour will take us back in time as we visit the fishing village of Håholmen and drive along the renowned Atlantic Ocean Road, which zigzags across bridges and rock fills from island to island right at the Ocean’s edge.
- Trollstigen - Trolls Adventure (Tour C)
- Molde, Norway
Molde, Norway
This tour will show us the best of the Norwegian countryside and fjord scenery. We will travel through the bends and hairpin curves of the Trollstigen Road.
- The Atlantic Ocean Road (Tour B)
- Molde, Norway
Molde, Norway
This excursion will take us along the impressive Atlantic Ocean Road. The road zigzags across bridges and rock fills from island to island right at the Ocean’s edge.
- Romsdal Museum (Tour A)
- Molde, Norway
Molde, Norway
This excursion will show us the town of Molde as well as the Romsdal Outdoor Museum.
- Lysoen Island (Tour C)
- Bergen, Hordaland, Norway
- BERGEN, NORWAY
Enjoy more of Bergen and explore the Island of Lysoen and its beautiful estate, which we reach by boat.
- Introduction to Bergen (Tour B)
- Bergen, Hordaland, Norway
BERGEN, NORWAY
Boasting nearly 1,000 years’ experience of welcoming visitors to the area, the inhabitants are justly proud of their beautiful city that has a great shipping, trading and cultural tradition.
- Flightseeing By Seaplane (Tour D)
- Bergen, Hordaland, Norway
BERGEN, NORWAY
Enjoy a spectacular Seaplane experience with this aerial tour of Bergen.
- Exploring The Hardangerfjord (Tour A)
- Bergen, Hordaland, Norway
BERGEN, NORWAY
The second-longest Fjord in Norway, board the coach at Bergen pier to experience the beautiful fruit orchards and surrounding mountains.
- Norway Old & New (Tour H)
- Bergen, Hordaland, Norway
- BERGEN, NORWAY
Enjoy a tour of the outskirts of Bergen, taking in the Fjord, lake and coastal districts.
- Norway In A Nutshell (Tour G)
- Bergen, Hordaland, Norway
BERGEN, NORWAY
Experience the landscape by train for our journey up towards Voss and Mydral, before changing trains for the spectacular “Flams-banen” railway line.
- Grieg's Bergen
- Bergen, Hordaland, Norway
- BERGEN, NORWAY
Catch a glimpse of Bergen’s past in a corner of western Norway that abounds in culture and history. Take a tour round legendary composer Edvard Grieg’s lakside home.
- TOUR D - ANTWERP CITY OF RUBENS
- Antwerp, Belgium
ANTWERP, BELGIUM
We will walk to Antwerp’s market place to begin our guided walking tour.
- Medieval Ghent
- Antwerp, Belgium
ANTWERP, BELGIUM
We depart our ship for the approximate one-hour drive to Ghent – today the third largest city in Belgium, but once the biggest town in Western Europe due to the growth of the cloth trade.
- TOUR E - BRUGES ON YOUR OWN
- Antwerp, Belgium
ANTWERP, BELGIUM
This excursion is ideal for those passengers wishing to visit Bruges and have free time to explore this exquisitely preserved medieval town.
- TOUR A - BRUSSELS HIGHLIGHTS
- Antwerp, Belgium
ANTWERP, BELGIUM
We arrive in Brussels, where we will enjoy a panoramic drive through the city, passing King Boudewijn Stadium, Centenaire and the Atomium.
- TOUR C - BATTLEFIELDS OF WATERLOO
- Antwerp, Belgium
ANTWERP, BELGIUM
On Sunday 18th June 1815 at Mont Saint Jean, to the south of the hamlet of Waterloo, Wellington's troops (67,000 men) came face to face with the French (71,000 men). It was the decisive battle of the Waterloo Campaign and Bonaparte's last - the battle brought an end to 22 years of war.
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- Departs: 28 August 2010
- From: Dover
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