MS MIDNATSOL EUROPE – AFRICA
Cultural Contrasts
THROUGH THE NORTH ATLANTIC TO AFRICA
Autumn is an amazing time for travelling along the European coast. Enjoy lots of new experiences, as our landings are the perfect mix of historical places, UNESCO sites and special activities. You will also gain insight in the way of life of the people living along the coast. Our Expedition Team gives interesting lectures and shows you the really interesting sites as we sail south.
1 YOUR EXPEDITION DAY BY DAY
DAY 1: BERGEN This expedition starts on the west coast of Norway. Bergen is Norway’s second biggest city and was founded in 1070. The city became well known in the 14th cen- tury when German merchants formed the Hanseatic League here. A lot of the houses from this period can still be seen on Bryggen, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today Bergen is called is “The Gateway to the Fjords” and it is an international city packed with history and tradition. We recommend a visit to the famous fish market and taking your time to stroll through the city centre to get a good impression of the modern life in Norway.
DAY 2: AT SEA (NORTH SEA) A day at sea is a perfect way to start this adventure. The lecture team has prepared interesting lectures for you. Have a cocktail or coff ee in the bar or observation lounge, enjoy the tasty meals in the restaurant or simply relax on deck.
DAY 3: AMSTERDAM Amsterdam developed from a small fi shing
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village in the 13th century to one of the most charming and important cultural cities of the world. Few cities mix history with an urban fl air like Netherland’s capital. Take a walk into history, get amazed by the many museums, explore by foot, by bike or a canal boat. We will spend almost two days here, giving you ample time to join our excursions and getting to know a lot of the city and the legendary night life.
DAY 4: AMSTERDAM AND THE ENGLISH CHANNEL We leave Amsterdam in the morning hours. The rest of the day we will sail through the English Channel that is connecting the North Sea with the Atlantic Ocean. This is the world´s busiest seaway with more than 500 ships passing every day. The observation lounge is a good place to watch ocean liners from all over the world on their way through the Channel.
DAY 5: GUERNSEY Guernsey is the second largest of the Channel Islands, located next to the coast of Normandy in France. Peter Port in Guernsey is considered
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to be one of Europe’s prettiest harbours, and it has been busy since Roman times. The influence of the Gulf Stream creates a very mild, nearly Mediterranean climate. During the day you have the time to stroll to the town to enjoy a day of shopping, visit museums or just unwind in a pub. If you feel like being active, you can explore the island with its steep cliffs and the remarkable vegetation on hikes and bicycle trips.
DAY 6: AT SEA (BAY OF BISCAY) A day at sea means looking for marine life like dolphins, whales and sea birds from deck. Enjoy the lectures given by the Expedition Team about history and biology in the lecture hall and on deck.
DAY 7: LA CORUÑA La Coruña is great for history and culture buff s. The Celtic and Roman heritage still has a mystic and magic allure. The city had its bloom in the 14th and 15th centuries when it functioned as the port for English pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela. On our way into the harbour we pass the Hercules
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