12 days


We off er 10 cultural sailings in 2017 with a special focus on the music, culture, art and history of Norway, based around our 12-day Classic Round Voyage. Enjoy exclusive lectures, concerts and food tastings both on board and on shore, that will enlighten and delight you.


Cultural Sailings


A Voyage through Norway’s History, Music and Art


Bergen–Kirkenes–Bergen


For the full 12-day round voyage itinerary from Bergen to Kirkenes , see pp.12–13.


Northbound


DAY 1: Bergen Visit the City of the Seven Mountains, famous for its UNESCO-listed Bryggen wharf.


Onboard presentation: Norwegian culture Included: Pre-departure piano concert at Grieg’s house in Trollhaugen, Bergen


DAY 2: Florø to Molde See the beautiful Art Nouveau-inspired town of Ålesund and nearby Mount Aksla.


Onboard presentation: Norwegian legends and myths Included: Organ recital in a local church in Ålesund


DAY 3: Kristiansund to Rørvik Explore the Royal City of Trondheim, Norway’s fi rst capital, and third largest city.


Onboard presentation: Guided tour of art on the ship Optional: Norwegian classic art at Trondheim’s Ringve Museum and Nidaros Cathedral (from £40pp)


DAY 4: Brønnøysund to Svolvær Crossing the Arctic Circle, we pass by the Lofoten Wall and beautiful Raftsund.


Onboard presentations: Polar history; On deck food tasting of the area’s specialities; Onboard concert as the ship crosses Vestf orden Included: Concert at ‘Stormen’ cultural centre, Bodø; Old caviar factory turned contemporary art gallery in Svolvær (from £69pp)


DAY 5: Stokmarknes to Skjervøy Take a stroll around the city of Tromsø, also considered to be the capital of the Arctic.


DAY 6: Øksf ord to Berlevåg We are now in the heartland of the indigenous Sámi people and the site of the North Cape.


Onboard presentation: Sámi culture 30 Classical concerts


DAY 7: Båtsf ord to Kirkenes to Berlevåg This is our turning point, near the Russian border. Ports visited by night northbound are now seen by day southbound.


Onboard presentations: Witch hunts in Vardø; Points of interest in the surrounding landscape; On deck food tasting of the area’s specialities Included: Morning concert in Andersgrotta Cave; Excursion to the Witch Monument in Vardø


Southbound


DAY 8: Mehamn to Tromsø Hammerfest is home to the UNESCO-listed Meridian Column, and views of the Lyngen Alps.


Onboard presentations: Norwegian traditions; Points of interest in the surrounding landscape; Food tasting of the area’s specialities Optional: Midnight concert at the Arctic Cathedral, Tromsø (from £55pp)


Risøyhamn


DAY 9: Tromsø to Stamsund The islands of Lofoten and Vesterålen off er some of the most stunning scenery in the world.


Onboard presentations: Points of interest in the surrounding landscape; Food tasting of the area’s specialities Optional: Art, music, and history in Harstad, Trondenes peninsula (from £95pp); Classic art in Henningsvær fi shing village, Lofoten (from £81pp); Included: Concert in an old fi sh-oil tank in Vesterålen


DAY 10: Bodø to Rørvik Enjoy the beauty of the Helgeland coast and the Seven Sisters mountain range.


DAY 11: Trondheim to Ålesund Stroll around Trondheim’s Gothic-style Nidaros Cathedral and charming Bakklandet district.


Onboard presentations: The importance of fi sh in Norwegian history; Opera concert at Bergtatt, an old industrial mining cave in the mountains


Kristiansund Ålesund


Florø Måløy


Bergen Torvik Molde


Stokmarknes Sortland


Svolvær Stamsund Bodø Ørnes


Sandnessjøen Nesna


Brønnøysund Rørvik


Trondheim


ARCTIC CIRCLE 66°33'N


Havøysund Honningsvåg


Hammerfest Tromsø


Finnsnes Skjervøy


Harstad Mehamn


Berlevåg Båtsford


Kjølleford Øksford


Vadsø Vardø


Kirkenes


between Kristiansund and Molde; Onboard concert of Grieg’s most famous classical compositions.


DAY 12: Bergen Take advantage of our post-voyage extension programme from Bergen to explore more of Norway. Please see pp.48–49 for more details on the pre- and post-voyage extension programmes in Bergen


Optional: Norway in a Nutshell: (including Flåm Mountain Railway) from £166pp.


NORWAY


NORTH CAPE 71° N


LOFOTEN


VESTERÅLEN


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