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Amsterdam, Netherlands to Copenhagen, Denmark - 7/10/11

Viking Conquests: 18-night itinerary, July 10, 2011.

 

The rugged beauty of Norway is constantly on display in this 18-night North Atlantic adventure. Enjoy a private concert of Edvard Grieg music. Watch in awe at the world’s fastest tidal current. Visit a 1,000-year-old fishing village. Stop for refreshment at the world’s northernmost brewery. Look for reindeer on a high mountain plateau. Glide past magnificent Svartisen Glacier – seeing wildlife and waterfalls along the way. Visit the  900-year-old Nidaros Cathedral, Scandinavia’s largest medieval building. See 40 historic buildings at the Romsdalen Outdoor Museum. And be amazed by beautifully preserved Viking ships. No cold is necessary to get goosebumps from this voyage.


 
 
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Day
01
Amsterdam, Netherlands   July 10, 2011
Arrive in Amsterdam and check into your included hotel.
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02

Amsterdam   July 11, 2011
Enjoy a morning at leisure and an afternoon tour before boarding the Spirit of Oceanus. Tour highlights include the city’s canals, diamonds, tulips, cheeses, and the famous Rijksmuseum.

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03
At Sea   July 12, 2011
Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of life aboard ship as you sail toward Norway.
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04

Bergen, Norway   July 13, 2011
Take a cable car to enjoy a panoramic view of the city. Pass by Grieghallen, the concert hall named after Norway’s great composer, Edvard Grieg. And enjoy a private recital in the Troldsalen Concert Hall.

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05
At Sea   July 14, 2011
Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of life aboard ship as you sail toward Bodø.
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06

Bodø   July 15, 2011
Watch the world’s strongest tidal current push water at up to 20 knots, creating whirlpools up to 10 meters wide. Explore this stunning area, including Bodin’s 13th century church.

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07
Svolvaer, Lofoten Islands   July 16, 2011
Travel to Storvågan – a thriving fishing village for over 1,000 years. Visit the Lofoten Aquarium to meet sea life from the north Norwegian coastline and learn about the marine ecosystem. Weather permitting, search for orcas via inflatable excursion craft.
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08
Tromsø   July 17, 2011
Ride the Tromsø cable car to Storsteinen for incredible views of the city. Visit the Arctic Cathedral, reflecting the nature, culture, and faith of the Arctic region. Refresh yourself at Mack’s Brewery – the northernmost brewery in the world.
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09
Honningsvåg / North Cape   July 18, 2011
Keep an eye out for some of the 4,000 reindeer who roam the North Cape plateau above Honningsvåg. Then visit Skarsvag, the world’s northernmost fishing village.
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10

At Sea   July 19, 2011
Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of life aboard ship as you sail toward Holandsfjord.

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11

Holandsfjord   July 20, 2011
Enjoy spectacular scenery as your ship weaves its way into a breathtaking fjord where you’ll see wildlife and waterfalls and the spectacular Svartisen glacier.

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12

Trondheim   July 21, 2011
Discover the daily life of local towns and villages in the Folk Museum of Trøndelag. Visit Nidaros Cathedral, Scandinavia’s largest medieval building. Started in 1070 A.D., it is richly ornamented in stone and features magnificent stained-glass windows.

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13
Molde / Ålesund   July 22, 2011
Visit the Romsdalen Outdoor Museum, featuring 40 historic buildings and, on occasion, traditional folk dancers. Travel to the Varden viewpoint, offering a breathtaking view of Molde, the surrounding fjords, and the Romsdal Alps.
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14

Geiranger Fjord / Geiranger   July 23, 2011
Drive up the famous Ørnesvingen (Eagle turn) for an exceptional view of the Geiranger Fjord, one of the most spectacular in Norway. Sample delicious goat cheese at one of the few summer mountain farms still operating in Norway.

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15

Stavanger   July 24, 2011
Enjoy a leisurely evening walkabout in this delightful Norwegian town.

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16

At Sea   July 25, 2011

Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of life aboard ship as you sail toward Oslo.

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17
Oslo   July 26, 2011
Walk through the amazing Viking Ship Museum to see the three best-preserved Viking ships in existence and the rich furnishing of wood and textiles that they contained. Continue on to the world renowned Holmenkollen Ski Jump.
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18
At Sea   July 27, 2011
Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of life aboard ship as you sail toward Denmark.
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19
Copenhagen, Denmark   July 28, 2011
Disembark and transfer to airport or continue on the next voyage.
All meals are included aboard the ship.