14 NIGHT Europe - Northern CRUISE
Sat Jun 15th 2024
Onboard Sky Princess
Itinerary Summary
London/ENGLAND, Haugesund/NORWAY, Flam/NORWAY, Hellesylt/NORWAY, Geiranger/NORWAY, Honningsvag/NORWAY, Trondheim/NORWAY, Alesund/NORWAY, Olden/NORWAY, Brussels/BELGIUM, London/ENGLAND
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Itinerary

Day 1 : London/ENGLAND

-- - 4:00 PM

Day 2 : At Sea

Day 3 : Haugesund/NORWAY

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Day 4 : Flam/NORWAY

7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tucked at the end of a fjord, tiny Flam huddles between steep peaks and deep, still water. From its gingerbread rail station, an electric train zigzags through mountaintops and tunnel after tunnel, emerging on the "Roof of Norway." It's an amazing experience. Return by the same route, or take one of the world's most scenic drives through the Romsdal Alps.

Day 5 : Hellesylt/NORWAY

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

One of the highlights of the fjordland, tiny Hellesylt lies at the head of Sunnylvenfjord. Near the village, a glacier-fed stream plunges over the sheer granite face of the fjord, cascading in thousands of feet of rainbows and foam. This majestic area, with its breathtaking glaciers and mountain lakes, inspired Henrik Ibsen's immortal drama Brand.

Day 5 : Geiranger/NORWAY

1:00 PM - 7:00 PM

You will never forget sailing into the grandest fjord in all Scandinavia. The waters are glassy and lacy waterfalls dance down from dizzying heights on either side. Tiny farms cling impossibly to sheer mountainsides. And at the end is a friendly town and a roadway to the crest of the mountain called Eagle's Nest, for a bird's eye view of the waterway seen from the sky.

Day 6 : At Sea

Day 7 : At Sea

Day 8 : Honningsvag/NORWAY

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Welcome to the top of the world! The village of Honningsvag is the northernmost community in Europe, set in a land of vast forests, dramatic fjords and crashing waterfalls, bathed in the eerie light of the Midnight Sun. Just up the coast is the North Cape, Europe's northernmost point, with breathtaking views towards the Barents Sea and the polar north.

Day 9 : At Sea

Day 10 : Trondheim/NORWAY

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Norway's royal residence since 997 AD, when King Olaf I founded Trondheim, the city still boasts Stiftsgarden, the huge wooden palace. A century later, St. Olaf II began to perform miracles for the people, making Trondheim a major pilgrimage destination. Be sure to visit Nidaros Cathedral, where the Norwegian kings are still crowned, which is certainly one of Europe's premier Gothic-style churches.

Day 11 : Alesund/NORWAY

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Day 12 : Olden/NORWAY

7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Day 13 : At Sea

Day 14 : Brussels/BELGIUM

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Brussels is a fabulous gateway to the charm and sophistication of European culture. There is a tremendous amount of great activities to engage in, and so many glorious sights and sounds that your senses will be inundated with beauty and wonder. When you eat out in Brussels you are in for a real treat. This region may be famous for its Belgian waffles and scrumptious chocolate, but there are many more delicacies that you are sure to enjoy. The museums are splendid, and the nightlife is sensational. The abundance of bars and nightclubs will impress even the most seasoned European traveler. The region seems like a mixture of numerous cultures, and the citizens are open-minded and quite helpful when you approach them with questions about where should you go, what should you do, and where can you eat well while not spending the remainder of your pocket money. The prosperity and popularity of Brussels has fluctuated over the decades, but ever since the Universal Exposition and World's Fair were held here in 1958, the region has seen a lot more tourism. In the mid-to-late 1800s, Brussels was an outrageously dynamic city, full of life and exploding with charm. As a result, the area was frequently visited, but Brussels was tainted by the two World Wars. The Germans inhabited the area and virtually ruined the import, export, and tourism of the city. They resided in Brussels for months at a time, and the powerless Belgian government was forced to watch its most beloved city decline at a horrendous rate. Brussels has made a mighty comeback since 1958, and in the last forty-plus years, it has been a huge draw with world travelers. Tourism is at an all-time high, and everyone who visits is incredibly eager to come back soon. While it may be true that the city is somewhat difficult to navigate, you are certain to have a lot of fun trying to get around! The city is safe, and exploring it is a lovely experience.

Day 15 : London/ENGLAND

7:00 AM - --