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Background
 Viking was founded in 1997   become the leader in small
 In 2000, the company
purchased Europe’s KD River
Cruises
 company expanded into the
American market in 2000
 Los Angeles, California.
ship ocean cruising.
 In January 2022, Viking will
launch new expedition
voyages
 August 2022
 first custom vessel, Viking
Mississippi
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Viking Sky
 launched in 2016 and
entered service in 2017
 Operated by Viking Ocean
Cruises. On 23 March 2019, she
suffered an engine failure off
the coast of Norway.
 Viking Sky is one of a series of
cruise ships built by Fincantieri
 in Ancona, Italy, for Viking
Ocean Cruises
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 As of 2019, she has five sister ships in operation

(Viking Star, Viking Sea, Viking Sun, Viking Orion
and Viking Jupiter)
 Type: Small Ship (Cruising) GRT: 48,000 Length:
745 ft. Beam: 94.5 ft. Speed: 20 knots Guests: 930
Registry: Norway Maiden
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DECK
DECK 1 FEATURES
▪ The Kitchen Table
▪ The Chef's Table
▪ Manfredi's Italian Restaurant
▪ The Viking Living Room
▪ Guest Services
▪ Viking Bar
▪ Fitness Center
▪ The Spa
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DECK 2 FEATURES
▪ The Theater & Bar
▪ Cinema 1 & 2
▪ Torshavn
▪ The Shops
▪ Atrium
? The Restaurant
? Wraparound Promenade
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DECK 3 FEATURES
▪ Staterooms 3000-3097
▪ Self-service launderette
▪ Atrium (top level)
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DECK 4 FEATURES
▪ Staterooms 4000-4123
▪ Self-service launderette
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DECK 5 FEATURES
▪ Staterooms 5000-5111
▪ Self-service launderette
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DECK 6 FEATURES
▪ Navigational Bridge
▪ Staterooms 6000-6099
▪ Self-service launderette
▪ Staterooms 6020 and 6021 are ADA staterooms. Room
configuration varies; ask for details.
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DECK 7 FEATURES
▪ Staterooms 7000-7018
▪ Infinity Pool & Hot Tub
▪ Aquavit Terrace (with al fresco dining)
▪ World Café
▪ Main Pool (with retractable roof)
▪ Wintergarden
▪ Owner's Suite
▪ Mamsen's
▪ Explorers’ Lounge (main level)
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DECK 8 FEATURES
▪ Staterooms 8000-8019
▪ Explorers’ Lounge (upper level)
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DECK 8 FEATURES
▪ Staterooms 8000-8019
▪ Explorers’ Lounge (upper level)
 Baltic Jewels & the
Midnight Sun
Stockholm to London
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Viking Cruise includes one shore excursion in each port

of call (excluding embarkation and disembarkation ports),
and there are many optional excursions in most ports that
will allow you to customize your journey. A full list of
available shore excursions is provided to each guest well in
advance of each cruise.
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Sail across 10 countries in 29 days

29-day cruise, enjoy 19 ports in 10 countries, including

Baltic gems, Norway’s magnificent fjords and overnight
stays in Stockholm, St. Petersburg, Bergen and London.
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 Length of the Cruise
Day Baltic Jewels and the Midnight Sun (Viking Sky)

29 Days 19 ports of Call

Embarkation: Stockholm,
Sweden Cruise Port

Disembarkation:London
(Greenwich), England
 1.
Detailed Itinerary
Day Baltic Jewels and the Midnight Sun (Viking Sky)
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 — Stockholm, Sweden
Day 2 — Stockholm, Sweden
Day 3 — Helsinki, Finland
Day 4 — St. Petersburg, Russia
Day 5 — St. Petersburg, Russia
Day 6 — Tallinn, Estonia
Day 7 — Cruise the Baltic Sea
Day 8 — Gdańsk, Poland
Day 9 — Berlin, Germany
Day 10 — Copenhagen, Denmark
Day 11 — Ålborg, Denmark
Day 12 — Stavanger, Norway
Day 13 — Eidfjord, Norway
Day 14 — Bergen, Norway
Day 15 — Bergen, Norway
Day 16 — Bergen, Norway
Day 17 — Geiranger, Norway
Day 18 — Cruise the Norwegian
Sea
Day 19 — Lofoten (Leknes),
Norway
Day 20 — Tromsø, Norway
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Day 21 — Honningsvåg (Nordkapp), Norway

Day 22-23 — Cruise the Norwegian Sea
Day 24 — Shetland Islands (Lerwick), Scotland
Day 25 — Orkney Islands (Kirkwall), Scotland
Day 26 — Edinburgh, Scotland
Day 26 — Edinburgh, Scotland
Day 27 — Cruise the North Sea
Day 28 — London (Greenwich), England
Day 29 — London (Greenwich), England
 Ports Of Call
1. Stockholm,Sweden
2. Helsinki, Finland 12. Geiranger, Norway
3. St. Petersburg 13. Lofoten, Norway
4. Tallinn, Estonia 14. Tromso, Norway
5. Gdańsk, Poland 15. Honningsvag, Norway
6. Berlin, Germany 16. Shetland Islands, Scotland
7. Copenhagen, Denmark 17. Orkney Islands, Scotland
8. Alborg, Denmark 18. Edinburgh,Scotland
9. Stavanger, Norway 19. London, England
10. Eidfjord, Norway
11. Bergen, Norway
 1. Stockholm, Sweden

Capital: Stockholm
Currency: Swedish Krona

Flag
History
Stockholm, the capital of Sweden,
encompasses 14 islands and more
than 50 bridges on an extensive Baltic
Sea archipelago. Stockholm's earliest
years are unclear but according to the
Eric Chronicles, it was founded by
Birger Jarl to protect Sweden from
invasion. The earliest mention of its
name dates back to the middle of the
13th century, by which time it had
become the largest city in Sweden.
Facts
● Stockholm is often known as
the ‘World’s Smallest Big
City’ or the ‘World’s Biggest
Small Town’.
● Happy Hour in Sweden is
called “After Work.”
● Swedes have the longest life
expectancy in Europe.
● The first ice hotel of the
world was built near the
village of Jukkasjärvi,
Sweden.
Culture
Swedes are egalitarian in nature, humble and find boasting
absolutely unacceptable. In many ways, Swedes prefer to listen to
others as opposed to ensuring that their own voice is heard. When
speaking, Swedes speak softly and calmly.
In terms of Clothing,

● Men should wear good quality suits with silk ties and shirts.
● Women should wear conservative business dresses or a suit.
Landmarks and
Attractions
 Vasa Museum
Is a maritime museum in Stockholm, Sweden. Located on the island of Djurgården,
the museum displays the only almost fully intact 17th century ship that has ever been
salvaged, the 64-gun warship Vasa that sank on her maiden voyage in 1628. The Vasa
Museum opened in 1990 and, according to the official web site, is the most visited
museum in Scandinavia. Together with other museums such as the
Stockholm Maritime Museum, it belongs to the Swedish National Maritime Museums
(SNMM).
 Djurgården
Djurgården or, more officially, Kungliga Djurgården, is an island in central Stockholm,
Sweden. Djurgården is home to historical buildings and monuments, museums, galleries,
the amusement park Gröna Lund, the open-air museum Skansen, the small residential area
Djurgårdsstaden, yacht harbours, and extensive stretches of forest and meadows.
 Stockholm, Sweden
 Latitude: 59.3293° N
 Longitude: 18.0686°
E
 Skokloster Castle

Is a Swedish Baroque castle built between 1654 and 1676 by

Carl Gustaf Wrangel, located on a peninsula of Lake Mälaren between
Stockholm and Uppsala. It became a state museum in the 1970s and displays
collections of paintings, furniture, textiles and tableware as well as books and
weapons that amount to 20,000 items.
 2. Helsinki, Finland
Capital: Helsinki
Currency: The Euro

Flag
History Culture
For the town founded by Gustavus The culture of Finland
Vasa, the war was a major turning point. combines indigenous heritage, as
Helsinki was proclaimed the Finnish represented for example by the
capital in 1812 and Finland's only country's national languages
university, which had been founded in Finnish (a Uralic language) and
Turku in 1640, was transferred to Helsinki
Swedish (a Germanic language),
in 1828.
the sauna, with common Nordic and
Helsinki soon became an
European cultural aspects.
administrative, university and garrison
town, and the biggest industrial city in the
land. By the beginning of the 20th century
it had a population of over 100,000.
 Landmarks and Attractions
Helsinki's Market Square

Located at the South Harbour at one end of the Esplanade Park, the Market Square
is Helsinki's most international and famous market. The booths here sell traditional
market foods and treats, as well as handicrafts and souvenirs. Market Square is one of
the city’s main tourist destinations, and has been a centre of trade for hundreds of years.
Today it still hosts some of Finland’s most well-known events and is a major shopping
location for both locals and visitors.
Suomenlinna

Suomenlinna (Sveaborg) is a sea fortress, which was built gradually from 1748
onwards on a group of islands belonging to the district of Helsinki. The work was
supervised by the Swedish Admiral Augustin Eherensvärd (1710-1772), who
adapted Vauban’s theories to the very special geographical features of the region.
 Helsinki Finland
 Latitude:
60.1699° N
 Longitude:
24.9384° E
 3. St. Petersburg, Russia
Capital: Moscow
Currency: Russian Ruble

Flag
History
St. Petersburg was founded on
May 16 (new calendar: May 27) 1703,
when Peter the Great seized control
of the land surrounding the Neva
during a protracted war with Sweden.
A simple log cabin – the city's first
living quarters – was constructed on
the city's fortress (Peter and Paul
Fortress) shortly after this victory.
Culture
Russian culture has a long
and rich cultural history,
steeped in literature, ballet,
painting and classical music.
While outsiders may see the
country as drab, Russia has a
very visual cultural past, from
its colorful folk costumes to its
ornate religious symbols
 Landmarks and Attractions
Hermitage Museum
The State Hermitage Museum is one of the largest artistic and cultural and
historical museums in Russia and one of the largest in the world.The museum starts
its history from collections of works of art which were gained by Russian empress
Catherine II in private capacity.
Church of the Savior on Blood

The Church of the Resurrection, also known as the "Savior on Spilled

Blood", was built in memory of Alexander II who was assassinated in 1881.
The church stands in the very place where a bomb was thrown into his
carriage by a young man who opposed the Tsar's reforms.
 St. Petersburg,
Russia
 Latitude: 59.9311°
N
 Longitude:
30.3609° E
 4. Tallinn, Estonia
Capital: Tallinn Language: Estonian
Currency: Euro Flag
History
From the 13th century until
the first half of the 20th century
Tallinn was known in most of the
world by its historical German
name Reval. Tallinn, first
mentioned in 1154, received city
rights in 1248, but the earliest
human settlements date back
5,000 years.
Culture
● Estonian culture as an identity is very
strong.
● Estonians on the whole are quiet and
reserved.
● They tend to speak softly and do not like to
draw attention to themselves.
● Being rational, calm and not going to
emotional extremes are all qualities that
are respected.
● At first Estonians can come across as
aloof. Once a relationship warms up this
becomes less so.
Facts
● Tallinn claims to have erected the world’s first
Christmas Tree in 1441.
● Tallinn’s public transportation system is one of
Europe’s oldest and dates back to 1888.
Landmarks and Attractions
Baroque Kadriorg Palace

The Kadriorg Palace is at the heart of the Kadriorg Park which is probably the most
interesting place outside the Old Town to visit in Tallinn. Both the palace and gardens are
built on a small scale compared to many palaces but they are still both well worth a visit.
The gardens are beautiful while the palace inside is most impressive. Close by is the
small cottage that Peter used to live in while the palace was being built and the whole
park is worth exploring
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
The Alexander Nevsky
Cathedral is an orthodox
cathedral in Tallinn Old Town,
Estonia. It was built to a design
by Mikhail Preobrazhensky in a
typical Russian Revival style
between 1894 and 1900, during
the period when the country
was part of the Russian
Empire.
 Tallinn, Estonia
 Latitude:
59.4370° N
 Longitude:24.75
36° E
 5. Gdańsk, Poland
Capital: Warsaw Language: Polish
Currency: Polish złoty Flag
 History
Gdańsk (German: Danzig; Kashubian: Gduńsk) is one of the oldest
cities in Poland. Founded by the Polish ruler Mieszko I in the 10th century,
the city was for a long time part of Piast state either directly or as a fief. In
1308 the city became part of the Monastic State of the Teutonic Knights
until 1454.
 Culture
● Greetings are generally reserved yet
courteous.
● Good morning/afternoon is "dzien
dobry" and good evening is "dobry
wieczor".
● Poles are known for being direct
communicators, i.e. they say what
they are thinking. However they are
also very sensitive to other’s feelings
and let that determine how and what
they say.
● Do not ask for a tour of the house.
Facts
● Poland is the 9th largest
country in Europe
● Poland used to have the
world's tallest structure.
● Poland also has the world's
biggest castle.
● Wearing a hat indoors is
considered rude in Poland.
● Kissing a woman's hand is still
in fashion in Poland.
 Landmarks and Attractions
Malbork Castle

Malbork Castle is located in

the north of Poland, on the east
bank of the River Nogat. It is the
most complete and elaborate
example of a Gothic brick-built
castle complex in the
characteristic and unique style
of the Teutonic Order.
 Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in
Gdańsk

St. Mary's Church, or formally the Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin
Mary, is a Brick Gothic Roman Catholic church located in central Gdańsk, Poland. With
its volume between 185,000 m³ and 190,000 m³ it is currently one of the two or three
largest brick churches in the world.
Neptune's Fountain
Neptune's Fountain is a historic
fountain in Gdańsk, a mannerist-rococo
masterpiece, and one of the most
distinctive landmarks of the city. The
fountain is located at the Długi Targ, in
front of the entrance to the Artus Court.
It was constructed in the early 17th
century. Kashubians use the nickname
Krësztof for the sculpture
 Gdarisk, Poland
 Latitude:
54.3520° N
 Longitude:
18.6466° E
 6. Berlin, Germany
History
Capital: Bonn
Berlin, capital and chief urban centre
Currency: Euro of Germany. The city lies at the heart of the
Language: German North German Plain, athwart an east-west
commercial and geographic axis that
Flag helped make it the capital of the kingdom of
Prussia and then, from 1871, of a unified
Germany. Berlin’s former glory ended in
1945, but the city survived the destruction
of World War II. It was rebuilt and came to
show amazing economic and cultural
growth.
 Facts
Culture
● Reading is a German obsession, and has
Germans love rich, deep roots in German culture.
hearty cuisine, ● Beer plays a big role in German life, and it
though each area of has done for generations
Germany has its own ● Bread is also a key symbol of German
definition of what a identity, and the country's 17,000 bakers
create over 300 different styles.
traditional meal looks
● Germans famously love cars, and they love
like. to set them free to show what they can do.
Landmarks and Attractions
Brandenburg Gate
Is an 18th-century neoclassical monument
in Berlin, built on the orders of Prussian king
Frederick William II after the temporary
restoration of order during the
Batavian Revolution. One of the best-known
landmarks of Germany, it was built on the site of
a former city gate that marked the start of the
road from Berlin to the town of
Brandenburg an der Havel, which used to be
capital of the Margraviate of Brandenburg.
Charlottenburg Palace
The magnificent Charlottenburg Palace
is located just out of the centre of the city. The
beautiful palace hosts fine collections of
china and paintings and is situated in the
middle of a picturesque palace garden right
next to the river Spree. If you don't fancy a
walk in the park, you can feed your mind
instead in the Charlottenburg museums
located directly opposite.
 Berlin,
Germany
 Latitude:
52.5200° N
 Longitude:
13.4050° E
 7. Copenhagen, Denmark
Capital: Copenhagen Language: Danish History
Currency: Danish Flag A small village existed
Krone on the site of the present city
by the early 10th century. In
1167 Bishop Absalon of
Roskilde built a castle on an
islet off the coast and fortified
the town with ramparts and a
moat. In 1445 Copenhagen
was made the capital of
Denmark and the residence
of the royal family.
Culture Facts
In Denmark, culture can be
described by these three aspects of ● The oldest flag in the
Danish life: simplicity, politeness, world
and equality. When meeting the ● The Danish language
citizens of Denmark, culture is a big has no word for
part of the type of polite greetings "please"
that the people will witness. ● There’s no mountains
in Denmark.
 Landmarks and Attractions
Kronborg Castle Nyhavn Harbor
To the rear of Amalienborg lies Nyhavn
Located on a strategically (New Harbor), which is flanked by a street of the
important site commanding the Sund, same name. At the end of the harbor, an anchor
the stretch of water between Denmark serves as a memorial to Danish sailors who lost
and Sweden, the Royal castle of their lives in World War II.
Kronborg at Helsingør (Elsinore) is of
immense symbolic value to the Danish
people and played a key role in the
history of northern Europe in the 16th-
18th centuries.
 Copenhagen,
Denmark
 Latitude: 55.6761°
N
 Longitude:
12.5683° E
 12.5683° E
 8. Alborg, Denmark

History
The earliest settlements date to around AD 700. Aalborg’s position at the
narrowest point on the Limfjord made it an important harbour during the Middle
Ages, and later a large industrial centre. Architecturally, the city is known for its
half-timbered mansions built by its prosperous merchants. Budolfi Church,
now a cathedral, dates from the end of the 14th century and Aalborghus
Castle, a royal residence, was built in 1550.
 Landmarks and Attractions
Budolfi Church
St Budolfi Church is the cathedral church for the
Lutheran Diocese of Aalborg in north Jutland,
Denmark.

The existing Budolfi Cathedral (Danish:Budolfi

Domkirke) was built in the last decades of the 14th
century over and around the original St Budolfi Church
and was listed for the first time in the Atlas of Denmark
in 1399. The church was named after St Botolph, an
English abbot and saint.
Aalborg Historical Museum

Aalborg Historical Museum is a

historical and cultural museum in
the city of Aalborg in Denmark. The
museum was established in 1863
and is now part of The Historical
Museum of Northern Jutland.
 Alborg, Denmark
 Latitude: 57.0488°N
 Longitude; 9.9217°
E
 9. Stavanger, Norway
Capital: Oslo
Language: Norwegian
Currency: Norwegian
Flag
Krone
History

Stavanger is a city and municipality in Norway. It is the fourth largest city and
third largest metropolitan area in Norway (through conurbation with neighbouring
Sandnes) and the administrative centre of Rogaland county. The municipality is
the fourth most populous in Norway. Located on the Stavanger Peninsula in
Southwest Norway, Stavanger counts its official founding year as 1125, the year
the Stavanger Cathedral was completed.
Culture
● Marriage is not a prerequisite to Facts
starting a family. ● The world's longest road tunnel is in
● Greetings are casual, with a firm Norway.
handshake, direct eye contact, and ● Norway is not part of the
a smile. European Union as agreed in a
● Norwegians are egalitarian and
national referendum in 1994.
casual; they often introduce
● The Norwegian alphabet is the
themselves with their first name
same as the Danish alphabet and
only.
● If invited to a Norwegian's home,
thus also has 29 letters.
bring flowers, chocolates, pastries,
wine, or imported spirits to the
hostess.
 Landmarks and Attractions
Pulpit Rock
Preikestolen — better known to
visitors as Pulpit Rock — is among
Norway's most iconic landmarks.
Towering over the Lysefjord, this 604-
metre-high cliff is so named for its almost
perfectly square 25 x 25 meter plateau at
the top that resembles a preacher's
pulpit. Pulpit Rock is visited by over
130,000 hiyeakers rly.
Gamle Stavanger

Gamle Stavanger (Old Stavanger) is a

small historic area with beautifully restored
wooden buildings dating from the turn of
the 18th-19th century.
This protected area was originally
home to the workers of the sardine canning
industry. More than 170 houses have been
beautifully restored and a visit to this
historic quarter with its white wooden
houses, colorful flowers, and well-kept little
gardens is a real treat to the eye.
 Stavanger, Norway
 Latitude; 58.9700°
N
 Longitude; 5.7331°
E
 10. Eidfjord, Norway
Landmarks and Attractions
HARDANGERVIDDA MOUNTAIN PLATEU
Hardangervidda National Park is the largest national park in Norway. This
vast mountain plateau offers excellent hiking opportunities for both seasoned
hikers and recreational hikers. The national park has a wide network of trails for
summer hikes and winter skiing. There are many mountain lodges along route 7
and into the wilderness. There is a short distance between the high mountain
plateau and the Hardangerfjord.
Vøringsfossen waterfall

The Vøringsfossen Waterfall has a free

fall of 145 metres and a total fall of 182
metres, and is one of the most visited tourist
attractions in Norway.
The road from Måbødalen to Fossli was
finished in 1916 and is accessible by foot or
bicycle. The car road through Måbødalen has
several tunnels but also plenty of viewpoints
to stop and enjoy the breathtaking scenery.

From the main road the walk to the

waterfall is about 30 minutes, and the view at
the end is a guaranteed reward.
 Eidfjord, Norway
 Latitude;
60.3304° N
 Longitude;
7.3927° E
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Population: 5.4 million people live in Norway

Norway (2020)
Capital: Oslo, with just over 1 million inhabitants
Name: Kingdom of Norway, short: Norway, in
Norway is a country in Norwegian: Norge

northern Europe. It is
Government: Constitutional Monarchy
situated above the Arctic Language: Norwegian
circle and borders the Religion: mainly Christians (more than 70% are
Evangelical Lutheran)
North Atlantic Ocean and Life expectancy: 79 years
the North Sea. Currency: 1 Norwegian Krone (NOK) = 100 ore
National Symbols: moose (animal), heather
(flower) and the coat of arms as shown above

National Colours: red, white and blue

National Anthem: Ja, vi elsker dette landet (Yes,
we love this country)
National Day: 17 May (Constitution Day)
History: Vikings settled in the region. 1905
independence.
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Bergen, Norway
❑ Oslo is the biggest city in Norway, ❑ Bergen has remained the most
and has been the country's capital important port
since 1814 ❑ Bergen is now the second largest
❑ West coast's largest port and one of city in Norway
Scandinavia's busiest cruise ship ❑ It has developed a diversified
stopovers economy
❑ Bergen, city and port, ❑ Norwegian krone
southwestern Norway.
❑ Norway's capital
❑ Originally called Bjørgvin, the city
was founded in 1070 by King Olaf
III Haraldsson
❑ it was Norway’s capital in the 12th
and 13th centuries.
❑ A trade centre for centuries
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Landmarks and Tourist Attractions

Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf Mount Fløyen (Fløyfjell)

Colorful Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf (Tyskebryggen)
is one of Bergen's most popular tourist attractions.
Chock full of restaurants, studios, workshops, and
boutique shops, the charming narrow alleyways and
old wooden merchant houses of this UNESCO
World Heritage Site simply beg to be explored.
To the northeast of Bergen rises Mount
Fløyen. Also known as Fløyfjell, this
319-meter peak offers magnificent views
of the city and the surrounding area. For
the most dramatic vistas, time your visit
for early morning or at dusk.
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Grieg Museum (Troldhaugen)
Located just a short trek to the south of
Bergen, Troldhaugen is famous as the former
home of Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg.
Built in 1885, the well-preserved home is now
the site of the Grieg Museum and is dedicated to
the life and work of the composer.
Hanseatic Museum and Schøts
The best preserved of Bryggen's 18th-century
merchant homes, Finnegården has housed
the Hanseatic Museum since its opening in
1872. This former counting house provides an
excellent insight into the lives of the German
merchants from the Hanseatic League.
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Map

 Latitude
60.397076
 Longitude
5.324383
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Geiranger, Norway

❑ Geiranger is situated in the ❑  host to several impressive

inner Geirangerfjord which is waterfalls.
one of Norway's most visited
tourist sites.
❑ The Geirangerfjord is
included on the UNESCO
World Heritage List, together
with the Nærøyfjord, since
2005.
❑ surrounded by steep
mountains on either side of
the fjord
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Landmarks and Tourist Attractions
EAGLE’S BEND OVERLOOK &
PANORAMIC DRIVE
Witness Geiranger's pristine majesty as you ascend to the
heights of Geirangerfjord on a magnificent drive. You will
meet your guide at the berth and drive up a winding road to
Eagle's Bend viewpoint, passing through 11 breathtaking
hairpin turns. At the road's pinnacle, you will witness the
spectacular scenery that has earned Geirangerfjord status as
a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
GEIRANGERFJORD BY RIB
BOAT
Proceed to your embarkation point with your guide.
There, you will don your required life jacket and board a
safe and comfortable rigid inflatable boat, or RIB. For
the next half hour, you will skim along the waters at high
speed, sea spray in your face and the soaring slopes of
Geirangerfjord around you.
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Map

 Latitude
62.103561
 Longitude
7.099228
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Lofoten, Norway
❑ Lofoten is a spectacular
archipelago in the northern part of
Norway
❑ Archipelago on the North West
coast of Norway just north of the
Arcti Circle.Bergen, city and port,
southwestern Norway.
❑ Lofoten is one of those special
places on Earth 
❑ Islands are characterized by a
craggy coastline with awe-inspiring
mountains towering over pristine
sand beaches.
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Landmarks and Tourist Attractions

AALAN FARM A HARBOR, SUNDT MUSEUM &

Experience the rural life of Norway’s Northlands
and meet an authentic farming family.Embark by
motor coach for a scenic drive to Aalan Gård, a farm
located near Lauvdalen. Meet your hosts, the Aalan
family, who produce cheese and herbs in this eco-
friendly location. Learn about daily farm life and
farming techniques.  enjoy a delicious lunch in a local restaurant
MAJESTIC FLAKSTAD CHURCH
Spend a leisurely day learning about the maritime history of
the Lofoten Islands.As you explore, you will witness the
architecture of the fishermen’s dwellings, which today serve
as popular holiday homes for visitors who want to take part
in the region’s many outdoor activities. Head to Flakstad
Bay to explore the charming 18th-century red church and
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 Latitude
68.166672
 Longitude
13.750000
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Tromso, Norway

❑ Established about 1250 ❑ “Best Destinations in the World

❑ received its town charter in 1794 for Experiences”
❑ end of the 19th century ❑ Tromsdalstinden
❑ major Arctic trade centre ❑ Tromsø has Norway’s major
Arctic fishery
❑ Surrounded by unspoiled
wilderness of fjords and ❑ Institute of Meteorology
mountains
❑ fantastic place to experience some
of nature’s wonders such as the
magnificent Northern Lights
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Landmarks and Tourist Attractions
NORTHERN LIGHTS
From the start of September to early April is when
you’ll have the best chance of seeing this awe-
inspiring phenomenon.Best of all is the period from
mid-November to mid-January, known as the Polar
Night, when the sun doesn’t make it above the
horizon.Tromsø is in the Northern Lights Oval, the
prime location for gazing at the Aurora.
Fjellheisen (Tromsø Cable Car)
Cross the Tromsø Bridge to Tromsdalen and you’ll be at the
lower station for an aerial tramway carrying you up to the
Storsteinen mountain ledge, 420 metres above sea level.The
journey takes four minutes and at the top you’ll have a view
to remember of the strait, Tromsøya island and the Tromsø
Bridge.At the upper station there’s a restaurant and an
outdoor viewing platform.
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 Latitude
69.649208
 Longitude
18.955324
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Honningsvag, Norway

❑ Honningsvåg is situated at a bay on the southeastern side of the large island of 
Magerøya,
❑ North Cape
❑ Honningsvåg is a port of call for cruise ships
❑ The ice-free ocean
❑ Honningsvåg was declared a town in 1996
❑ National legislation was passed in 1997
❑ smallest cities in Norway.
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Landmarks and Tourist Attractions
NORTHERNMOST LIFE
ENJOY A PLAY THAT LOOKS AT LIFE AT THE
TOP OF THE WORLD
Get a unique glimpse of the Norwegian experience
through songs, skits and spoken word. Meet your
escort at the pier and enjoy a walking tour of
Honningsvåg, before arriving at the Perleporten
Kulturhus, a cultural venue and café located in the
heart of the city.
THE NORTH CAPE & KING CRAB
VISIT THE END OF THE WORLD AND SAMPLE A
NORWEGIAN DELICACY
Visit Norway’s northernmost point, learn about its midnight
sun and sample some of the region’s famous king crab.
Journey to the North Cape and walk along the plateau. Its
cliff stands at over 1,000 feet high and offers stunning vistas,
including the midnight sun which is visible from May to
July. Take a walk around exhibits in the North Cape Hall.
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 Latitude: 70° 58'

55.52" N
 Longitude: 25° 58'
13.33" E
Scotland 94

❑ The capital of Scotland is Edinburgh

Scotland is located in while the largest city is Glasgow.
Other major cities include Aberdeen
Europe, at the northern and Dundee
end of Great ❑ Currency Pound sterling
Britain.Scotland is a part ❑ The kilt has deep cultural ties to
Scotland due to its history and
on the United Kingdom, symbolism. Historically, each clan
along with England, had its own tartan. Even to this day,
descendants of Scottish clans will
Wales and Northern choose their ancestral kilt over
Ireland. others.
❑ Language: English
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Shetland Islands, Scotland

❑ also called Zetland or ❑ Shetlanders, Scots

Shetland ❑ made up of over 100 islands
❑ In the 8th and 9th centuries ❑ famous as a mecca for bird
❑ Norn enthusiasts
❑ Shetland Museum and ❑ Whales, dolphins and seals are
Archives known to roam Shetland’s
❑ in 1472, Orkney and Shetland seas
officially became part of
Scotland.
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Landmarks and Tourist Attractions
SHETLAND SEABIRDS EXPERIENCE BY BOAT
DISCOVER THE ISLAND’S WILDLIFE AND
ADMIRE STUNNING SEASCAPES
Set forth with your highly experienced skipper and
wildlife guide to seek Shetland wildlife.
You will enjoy unrivaled natural spectacles and
memorable photographic opportunities
ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS OF THE SHETLANDS
PEER INTO AN ISLAND’S ANCIENT PAST
Drive through Lerwick, capital of the Shetland Islands, to
the island’s southerly point on a panoramic tour. Pass
through the rural townships of Fladdabister and—conditions
permitting—admire the magnificent Mousa Broch, the tallest
and best-preserved broch, or roundhouse, in the world.
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 Latitude
60.346958
 longitude
-1.235660.
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Orkney Islands, Scotland

❑ group of more than 70 islands and
islets
❑ Orcades of ancient classical
literature.
❑ evidence of prehistoric occupation
❑ UNESCO World Heritage site in
1999.
❑ Norse raiders arrived in the late
8th century
❑ The Orkney Islands were
fashioned by glacial erosion of the
underlying sandstone, limestone,
and igneous rocks into low,
undulating hills, covered
extensively by glacial deposits.
❑ prosperous farming
❑ main agricultural products are
beef cattle and eggs
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Landmarks and Tourist Attractions

HIGHLIGHTS OF HISTORIC ORKNEY ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS OF THE SHETLANDS

AN ENLIGHTENING PANORAMIC OVERVIEW OF
THE CITY
Pass through gentle rolling landscapes into the Heart of
Neolithic Orkney and visit a charming seaside village.Meet
your local guide and embark on a scenic drive to the Ring
of Brodgar, the finest known circular stone ring from the
early Bronze Age. This ceremonial circle of 27 remaining
standing stones is almost 5,000 years old and a UNESCO
World Heritage Site.
DISCOVER THE NORSE HERITAGE OF ORKNEY
Walk in the footsteps of Vikings as you explore a region
once ruled by these fearsome warriors of Northern
Europe.Embark on a scenic drive by motor coach as you
journey along the coast of Scapa Flow to the small hamlet of
Orphir.
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Landmarks and Tourist Attractions

ORKNEY'S WARTIME LEGACY YESNABY TO SKARA BRAE: A SCENIC COASTAL WALK

AN ENLIGHTENING PANORAMIC OVERVIEW OF
THE CITY
THE ISLAND'S ROLE IN THE WORLD WARS
Uncover the wartime history of Orkney, starting with the
Churchill Barriers, built to protect Scapa Flow.
Visit the beautiful Italian Chapel, built by Italian prisoners
of war interned on this small island during the war.
Continue south, stopping at a scenic viewpoint to see the
old block ships sunk in the water to defend Scapa Flow
before the barriers were built.
ENJOY CLIFFTOP SCENERY AND AN ANCIENT
VILLAGE VISIT
Set out on a scenic drive to admire the area’s stunning
natural and manmade features, stopping for a clifftop hike.
Along the dramatic west coast of Orkney, see the full force
of nature as the Atlantic Ocean pounds the beautifully
sculptured coastline. Arrive at Yesnaby, a local beauty spot.
Enjoy a rejuvenating hike along the clifftops with our local
expert guides.
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 Latitude58°
57.966666666667',
 Longitude -3°
17.783333333333'
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Edinburgh,Scotland

❑ capital city of Scotland ❑ military stronghold

❑ located in southeastern Scotland
with its centre near the southern
shore of the Firth of Forth, an
arm of the North Sea that thrusts
westward into the Scottish
Lowlands.
❑ council area
❑ city of sombre theatricality
❑ seat of the Scottish Parliament
and the Scottish Executive
❑ its aesthetic and political heart
still lies in its small historic core
❑ Historically, its citizens have also
been capable of great passion
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Landmarks and Tourist Attractions
THE DA VINCI CODE'S ROSSLYN CHAPEL &
GLENKINCHIE DISTILLERY
HIDDEN CODES AND THE MYSTERIOUS KNIGHTS
TEMPLAR
Visit the intimate, fascinating Rosslyn Chapel, then
discover the “Edinburgh Malt” and learn about Scottish
whisky.Rosslyn Chapel, built in 1446, is a captivating
building that became a place of pilgrimage thanks to its
strong links with the Knights Templar. Some speculate that
its musty, undisturbed vaults may contain fantastic holy
relics.
MAGNIFICENT HISTORY OF SCONE PALACE
THE CROWNING PALACE OF SCOTTISH KINGS AND
QUEENS
Journey north through the Kingdom of Fife and into scenic
Perthshire to fascinating Scone Palace. Explore the historic
palace at your own pace and enjoy plenty of time to absorb
this quintessential Scottish experience. Stewards found
throughout the palace, as well as your guide, will be happy
to answer any questions as you wander from room to room.
104

 Latitude
55.953251
 Longitude -
3.188267
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ENGLAND ❑ Population 62.8 million

England, predominant
❑ Area 242,514 sq km (93,638 sq miles)
constituent unit of the
United Kingdom, ❑ Major language English
occupying more than
half of the island of ❑ Major religion Christianity

Great Britain.
❑ Life expectancy 78 years (men), 82
years (women)

❑ Currency pound sterling

❑ Capital London
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London, England
❑ London, city, capital of the United
Kingdom.
❑ oldest of the world’s great cities
❑ situated in southeastern England
❑ Over 300 languages are spoken in
London
❑ London has a smallest statue
❑ London was home to many
famous faces
❑ Largest City in the United
Kingdom Since the 17th Century
❑ Bombed for 57 Successive Nights
During the Blitz
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Landmarks and Tourist Attractions
LONDON & THE LONDON EYE
ADMIRE LONDON’S SKYLINE FROM THE RIVER
AND ABOVE
Witness the spectacle of London from the water and from
the air on this enriching excursion.
A panoramic boat ride along the Thames reveals the
capital’s iconic landmarks. Pass the historic Tower of
London and the beautiful Tower Bridge.
SIR JOHN SOANE’S MUSEUM
VIEW THE WORK OF ONE OF BRITAIN’S MOST
CELEBRATED ARCHITECTS
Visit the home and private museum of world-renowned
architect Sir John Soane during a private after-hours
visit.Your Privileged Access tour will allow you to view his
spectacular home, brimming with exquisite collections of
marble sculptures, paintings and furniture, arranged as they
were until his death in 1837.
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 Latitude
51.509865
 Longitude -
0.118092
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