Swan Hellenic - Arctic 2023

Gravdal Trollfjorden Glomfjord Trondheim Molde Alesund Andalsnes Geiranger Vik Unst Lerwick Flam Tromsø Bergen NORWAY Panorama view to Nordfjorden and Svartisen glacier at Meloy, Norway ###DidascFalålima Railway, Norway cruise transfer airport/hotel one night pre-cruise transfer hotel/port transfer port/airport 33 D I SCOVER MORE AT SWANHE L L EN I C .COM Day Visiting • 1 Tromsø • 2 Trollfjorden & Gravdal • 3 Glomfjord • 4 Trondheim • 5 Molde & Andalsnes • 6 Geiranger • 7 Alesund • 8 Lerwick & Unst • 9 Lerwick • 10 Flam & Vik • 11 Bergen Ports, port order and itinerary duration may vary, for the most up-to-date details see swanhellenic.com Follow in the wake of Europe’s greatest voyagers, the mighty Vikings, on this exploration of Norway’s west coast and Scotland’s Shetland Islands. This spellbinding cruise sails from the Arctic city of Tromso and shadows the Norwegian coast for 2,000 km, serenely cruising into the country’s famous fjords, including the magnificent Geirangerfjord – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore some of the charming coastal towns and villages along the way, many of which look like they’ve leapt out of the pages of a fairytale book. Learn about Viking rule in Lerwick and marvel at Bergen’s historic seaport. The town dates back to the Middle Ages – a heritage still evident in its beautifully preserved wooden buildings. 5 Unmissables Take in the incredible sight of the SvartisenGlacier, Norway’s second-largest glacier covering an area of 370 square kilometres (230 square miles). Explore the charming city of Trondheim, Norway’s historical capital. With its colourful buildings, serene waterways, and forest-clad hills, a relaxing wander around this photogenic city is a real pleasure. Cruise through Norway’s most famous fjord, the UNESCO Listed Geirangerfjord. Surrounded by sublime mountain peaks and cascading waterfalls, this picturesque fjord is simply idyllic. Visit Shetland’s Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement and step back in time as you journey through 4,000 years of human history. This complex of ancient settlements includes late Neolithic houses, a Bronze Age village and a Norse longhouse. Board the Flåm Railway, one of the steepest and most beautiful railway journeys in the world. Take in the spectacular views of the wild fjord landscapes as you ascend on this magnificent feat of engineering. 14 – 24 May 2023 SH Diana Tromsø - Bergen 9 nights LET’S TALK Old Norse was the language spoken on Scotland’s Shetland Islands until only a few hundred years ago VIKING RULE A Viking called Harald Fairhair was the first king of Norway. He allegedly united the land and ruled from c. 872 to 930 Land of theVikings ⇢ Starting from € 6,824 per person in double Oceanview Stateroom occupancy

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