35-day Ultimate Viking Explorer & The Midnight Sun
Sat Aug 3rd 2024
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Itinerary Summary
Amsterdam/NETHERLANDS, Lerwick, Akureyri/ICELAND, Isafjordur/ICELAND, Reykjavik/ICELAND, Santos (sao Paulo)/BRAZIL, Qaqortoq, Nanortalik, Torshavn/DENMARK, Stornoway/isle Of Lewis, Invergordon, South Queensferry (Overnight), Amsterdam/NETHERLANDS, Alesund/NORWAY, Trondheim/NORWAY, Honningsvag/NORWAY, Tromso/NORWAY, Leknes/NORWAY, Lerwick, Portree, Invergordon, South Queensferry, Amsterdam/NETHERLANDS
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Itinerary

Day 1 : Amsterdam/NETHERLANDS

-- - 3:00 pm

One of Europe's leading cities, Amsterdam's rings of canals and traditional Dutch architecture are unmistakable. Rich in art, history and culture, Amsterdam is home to the Van Gogh museum, Anne Frank's house, and the Rijksmuseum, which houses many works by Rembrandt and Vermeer.

Day 2 : At Sea

Day 3 : Ulvik

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Day 3 : At Sea

Day 4 : Lerwick

11:00 am - 7:00 pm

There are 100 islands comprising the Shetlands, the area known for its beautiful woolens. They were first settled by the Vikings, and only became Scottish in the 15th century. Today, ferries run to Aberdeen, and to Norway. Lerwick enjoys the tradition of raising sheep and fishing, and the riches of oil in the North Sea.

Day 5 : At Sea

Day 6 : Akureyri/ICELAND

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Day 6 : At Sea

Day 7 : Isafjordur/ICELAND

7:00 am - 2:00 pm

Day 7 : At Sea

Day 8 : Reykjavik/ICELAND

8:00 am - --

This pristine European island is filled with glaciers, volcanoes, and hot, mineral-rich springs to explore. Native Icelanders have a remarkably rich history and culture, and would love to share it with you - they are great storytellers. Stroll through the charming Austurvollur Square, and be sure to stop in one of the many cafes for some of the freshest seafood you''ll find anywhere. Or visit the mighty Gullfoss or "Golden Waterfall," the most dramatic cascade in Europe.

Day 9 : Reykjavik/ICELAND

-- - 11:00 pm

This pristine European island is filled with glaciers, volcanoes, and hot, mineral-rich springs to explore. Native Icelanders have a remarkably rich history and culture, and would love to share it with you - they are great storytellers. Stroll through the charming Austurvollur Square, and be sure to stop in one of the many cafes for some of the freshest seafood you''ll find anywhere. Or visit the mighty Gullfoss or "Golden Waterfall," the most dramatic cascade in Europe.

Day 10 : At Sea

Day 11 : At Sea

Day 12 : Qaqortoq

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Day 13 : Nanortalik

7:00 am - 1:00 pm

Day 14 : At Sea

Day 15 : At Sea

Day 16 : Torshavn/DENMARK

11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Also spelt Torchaven. Located on the Faroe Islands.

Day 17 : Stornoway/isle Of Lewis

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Day 18 : Invergordon

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cromarty Firth opens in Scotland's saw-toothed Atlantic coast, welcoming travelers to the safe haven of Invergordon. This capital of the Scottish Highlands contains vivid reminders of the fierce independence of the Highlands clans. Visit Cawdor Castle, tour a famous scotch distillery, or scan the dark, windswept waters of nearby Loch Ness for signs of the monster.

Day 19 : S. Queensferry

8:00 am - --

Day 20 : S. Queensferry

-- - 4:00 pm

Day 21 : At Sea

Day 22 : Amsterdam/NETHERLANDS

7:00 am - 3:00 pm

One of Europe's leading cities, Amsterdam's rings of canals and traditional Dutch architecture are unmistakable. Rich in art, history and culture, Amsterdam is home to the Van Gogh museum, Anne Frank's house, and the Rijksmuseum, which houses many works by Rembrandt and Vermeer.

Day 23 : At Sea

Day 24 : Alesund/NORWAY

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Day 25 : Trondheim/NORWAY

8:00 am - 4:00 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 26 : At Sea

Day 27 : Honningsvag/NORWAY

11:00 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 27 : At Sea

Day 28 : Tromso/NORWAY

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Day 29 : Leknes/NORWAY

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Day 30 : At Sea

Day 31 : Lerwick

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

There are 100 islands comprising the Shetlands, the area known for its beautiful woolens. They were first settled by the Vikings, and only became Scottish in the 15th century. Today, ferries run to Aberdeen, and to Norway. Lerwick enjoys the tradition of raising sheep and fishing, and the riches of oil in the North Sea.

Day 32 : Portree

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

On the Isle of Skye.

Day 33 : Invergordon

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Cromarty Firth opens in Scotland's saw-toothed Atlantic coast, welcoming travelers to the safe haven of Invergordon. This capital of the Scottish Highlands contains vivid reminders of the fierce independence of the Highlands clans. Visit Cawdor Castle, tour a famous scotch distillery, or scan the dark, windswept waters of nearby Loch Ness for signs of the monster.

Day 34 : S. Queensferry

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Day 35 : At Sea

Day 36 : Amsterdam/NETHERLANDS

7:00 am - --

One of Europe's leading cities, Amsterdam's rings of canals and traditional Dutch architecture are unmistakable. Rich in art, history and culture, Amsterdam is home to the Van Gogh museum, Anne Frank's house, and the Rijksmuseum, which houses many works by Rembrandt and Vermeer.