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Highlights of Iceland and Norway

19 days | Kiel • Sandnes • Bergen • Shetland Islands • Westman Islands • Iceland • Mandal • Kiel

On this cruise with the VASCO DA GAMA, you will have 19 days to get to know many of the highlights of Northern Europe and Iceland. You can be sure that every single minute of it will inspire you! You start in Norway with the enchanting town of Sandnes and the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site Bryggen in Bergen, before continuing on to the Shetland Ponies on the Scottish islands of the same name. In Iceland, the northernmost capital in Europe, the "Golden Circle" and the municipality of Grundarfjörður are just some of the places that will delight you. But until you have seen the town of Seyðisfjörður in the middle of snow-capped mountains with your own eyes, you are still missing an important impression of Iceland.

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Northern Europe

VASCO DA GAMA

Why this trip?

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Nach Norwegen Lofoten Flakstad Sandnes mit nicko cruises Expedition

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Nach Schottland Shetland Inseln Lerwick mit nicko cruises Seereise

Mit nicko cruises Seereise nach Westmännerinseln Heimaey Island

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Explore Bergen, the former center of the Hanseatic League, on a guided walk that ends with a cable car ride up Mount Fløyen and spectacular views over the city.
You can get to know the famous sights of Iceland on the "Golden Circle" on a day trip.
Reykjavík, the northernmost capital in Europe, offers many cultural highlights.

Early bird discount

The discount is already included in the displayed starting price.

10% discount per person on bookings before 31.12.2024

Itinerary

Kiel

Casting off: 18:00

The picturesque port city is best known for the Kiel Canal and the unique sailing event "Kiel Week". However, Kiel has much more to offer: Stroll through the pretty port city and enjoy the maritime flair!

Embarkation 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

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Day 2

Look forward to a varied time out at sea.

Sandnes (Norway)

Mooring: 10:00 Casting off: 18:00

Breathtaking nature experiences await you in the Norwegian port town of Sandnes! The enchanting mountain Preikestolen and the unique region around the natural wonder Kjerag invite you to extensive hikes with great views over the entire picturesque fjord.

Bergen (Norway)

Mooring: 08:00 Casting off: 17:00

Bergen combines 900 years of history with the youthful ambience of a student city. With its seven mountains, bays and peninsulas, Bergen was once a center of the Hanseatic League. Traces of this past can still be found today - most clearly in the old merchants' quarter of Bryggen, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you walk on planks through the labyrinth of narrowly built counting houses and warehouses with their beams and cornices.

Lerwick (Shetland Islands)

Mooring: 10:00 Casting off: 17:00

The Shetland Islands offer a seemingly endless and breathtaking coastal landscape, framed by high cliffs, pristine beaches and crystal clear water. You'll get up close and personal with this diverse landscape on a trip from Lerwick, and if you're lucky, you might even see the cute ponies. Or are you in the mood for hiking ? Then come with us to the island of Mousa and its millennia-old broch, a round, windowless tower from the Iron Age.

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Day 6

Look forward to a varied time out at sea.

Heimaey ( Westman Islands)

Mooring: 13:00 Casting off: 19:00

On the Westman Island you will feel the forces of nature that prevail here up close. Heimaey is considered "Pompeii of the North" because of a volcanic eruption in 1973. At that time, an eruption fissure almost two kilometers long opened in the middle of the night without notice, not far from the town center. The events can still be impressively reconstructed on a tour.

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Reykjavík

Mooring: 08:00

Colorful roofs and ultra-modern buildings adorn the world's northernmost capital. In the center of Reykjavík, galleries and bars mingle charmingly with historic alleys of houses. Reykjavík is a peaceful city. Relax in the impressive atmosphere of the Blue Lagoon between black lava rock and the turquoise blue, 39 degree warm water.

Reykjavík

Casting off: 18:00

Grundarfjörður (Iceland)

Mooring: 07:00 Casting off: 18:00

From afar, the mountain giant Kirkjufell greets you with its breathtaking waterfall, Kirkjufellfoss. Embark on a trail paved with legends through the small fishing village of Grundarfjordur while enjoying the breathtaking Icelandic nature.

Ísafjörður (Iceland)

Mooring: 07:00 Casting off: 17:00

On a sandbank in front of the towering cliff Eyrarfjall, the picturesque Icelandic town of Ísafjörður welcomes you. Colorful historic houses are dotted around the horseshoe-shaped center of the Westfjords. Be enchanted by the spectacular location of the harbor town!

Akureyri (Iceland)

Mooring: 07:00 Casting off: 18:00

The town of Akureyri in Iceland's northwest will strike you as unusual. The climate is milder, with 960 hours of sunshine a year, and the vegetation is more lush. The wooden houses are valuable in terms of architectural history. Mount Stryta piles up in gentle hills, its peak adorned by an icy sugar loaf.

Day 13

Look forward to a varied time out at sea.

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Seyðisfjörður (Iceland)

Mooring: 07:00 Casting off: 17:00

A real tongue twister awaits you: Seyðisfjörður means something like "fjord of the fireplace" and thus already gives a hint of the sensational location of the place. It is surrounded by high, mostly snow-covered basalt mountains. The river Fjarðará flows down from the Fjarðarheiði plateau over countless small and large waterfalls. Only around 700 people live at the end of the fjord of the same name. You will be able to look over the shoulders of many of them on a tour of their everyday lives before continuing on to the 1,200-hectare Skalanes nature reserve.

Day 15

Look forward to a varied time out at sea.

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Day 16

Look forward to a varied time out at sea.

Mandal (Norway)

Mooring: 07:00 Casting off: 17:00

Mandal is Norway's southernmost town. Idyllically situated at the mouth of the Mandalselva River, it is best known for its more than 650 historic wooden houses. Be sure to visit Mandal Kirke, the largest wooden church in Norway with seating for 1,300 people.

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Day 18

Look forward to a varied time out at sea.

Kiel

Mooring: 07:00

Disembarkation until 09:00 a.m.

Services

The services provided during your trip

Cruise in the booked cabin category
nicko cruises full board
nicko cruises cruise management German-speaking
German-speaking local tour guide during the excursions (this cannot be guaranteed in all destinations, in these cases English-speaking guide)
English-speaking service on board
Entertainment programme and lectures on the countries visited on board
Loving, age-appropriate childcare and large children's area
Convenient Whisper audio system for a variety of excursions
Use of the fitness area, swimming pools, outdoor sports area and spa area with sauna
Travel documents
Luggage service between landing stage and cabin for embarkation and disembarkation
All port and passenger fees

Additional services

Arrival and departure
Classic beverage package on sea voyages with VASCO DA GAMA: €630 p. P.
Premium beverage package on sea voyages with VASCO DA GAMA: €990 p. P.
Non-alcoholic beverage package for kids & teens on sea voyages with VASCO DA GAMA: €252 p. P.
Insurance
Complete insurance
Travel cancellation insurance
Travel health insurance

Your ship: VASCO DA GAMA

On our VASCO DA GAMA, which was named Ship of the Year in April 2023, you can travel to your personal places of longing all over the world. Whether you are dreaming of the North Cape, the Mediterranean or even a trip around the world: You will indulge in pure cruise feeling on a comparatively small ship with a manageable number of guests of maximum 1,000 passengers. Enjoy the family atmosphere on board our charming ocean-going vessel VASCO DA GAMA and indulge in culinary delights in our five restaurants. Our attentive, German-speaking service staff will serve you top-class drinks in the seven bars and cafés on board, which have been furnished with great attention to detail. The heated swimming pool on the Lido Deck can be used all year round, regardless of the weather, thanks to the flexible sliding glass roof. Our on-board program is rounded off by first-class entertainment with on-board shows, varied live music and lectures on local history.