LONDON, ENGLAND
TRADE ROUTES OF THE MIDDLE AGES
15 DAYS + BARCELONA TO BERGEN
2017 & 2018
OVERVIEW. Trace medieval routes of trade during a fascinating 15day cruise, bookended by enriching onboard overnight stays in
Bergen and Barcelona. Call on canal-laced Amsterdam and historic
Bruges for rewarding explorations of the Low Countries. Spend a
day in Paris, the “City of Light.” Explore England during stops in
Portsmouth, home to the Royal Navy, and Falmouth, entry to
bucolic Cornwall. On the Iberian Peninsula, admire the neoclassical
gems of the wine-making city of Porto; explore Málaga, gateway to
Granada’s grand Alhambra palace; and view the splendid Roman
ruins of Cartagena. Join us on an intriguing journey along timeless
trade routes.
BARCELONA, SPAIN TO BERGEN, NORWAY ITINERARY
KEY FEATURES
• 15-day cruise visiting 7 countries & 10 ports with a private
veranda stateroom
• Guided excursion in each port of call
• Culture Curriculum: Become immersed in your destinations
through lectures on or performances of music, art, cooking,
dance and history
• All onboard meals
• Wine/beer/soft drinks with lunch & dinner on board
BERGEN, NORWAY TO BARCELONA, SPAIN ITINERARY
DEPARTUR
ARRIVAL
E
Embark Overnight
DAY
LOCATION
DAY
LOCATION
1
Barcelona, Spain
1
Bergen, Norway
2
Barcelona, Spain
Overnight
3
Cartagena (Murcia), Spain
12:00 PM
5:00 PM
2
Bergen, Norway
6:00 PM
3
Cruise the North Sea
4
Granada (Malaga), Spain
8:00 AM
5
Cruise the Atlantic Ocean
7:00 PM
4
5
6
Porto (Leixoes), Portugal
7
Cruise the Atlantic Ocean
8
Falmouth, England
8:00 AM
9
Portsmouth, England
10
Paris (Le Havre), France
11
Bruges, Belgium
12
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
13
Cruise the North Sea
14
Bergen, Norway
8:00 AM Overnight
15
Bergen, Norway
Overnight Disembark
DEPARTUR
E
Embark Overnight
ARRIVAL
Overnight
6:00 PM
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
8:00 AM
6:00 PM
Bruges, Belgium
8:00 AM
5:00 PM
6
Paris (Le Havre), France
8:00 AM
8:00 PM
7
Portsmouth, England
7:00 AM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
8
Falmouth, England
8:00 AM
5:00 PM
8:00 AM
6:00 PM
9
Cruise the Atlantic Ocean
7:00 AM
8:00 PM
10
Porto (Leixoes), Portugal
8:00 AM
6:00 PM
12:00 PM
6:00 PM
11
Cruise the Atlantic Ocean
8:00 AM
6:00 PM
12
Granada (Malaga), Spain
8:00 AM
6:00 PM
13
Cartagena (Murcia), Spain
8:00 AM
6:00 PM
14
Barcelona, Spain
1:00 PM Overnight
15
Barcelona, Spain
Overnight Disembark
8:00 AM
2:00 PM
*Information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
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EXTEND YOUR JOURNEY BEFORE OR AFTER YOUR CRUISE. Make the very most of your time away from home by extending your journey with
one of our city stays or tours. Spend a little more time in these great destinations. Our expert local guides and hosts will help you get the very
best from your stay.
OSLO, NORWAY
OSLO CITY STAY | 2 Nights
Enjoy Vigeland Park, the Viking Ship Museum
and a private visit to a Munch exhibit;
take a scenic train ride through the
countryside to/from your ship
BERGEN, NORWAY
OSLO & BERGEN RAIL | 2 Nights
In Oslo, view the world’s best preserved Viking
ship at the Viking Ship Museum and see the
Royal Palace. Board a train to Bergen for a
stunning journey over the Hardangervidda,
Europe’s highest mountain plateau. Includes all
hotels, breakfasts and transfers.
BARCELONA, SPAIN
MADRID, SPAIN
BARCELONA CITY STAY | 2 Nights
An additional two nights gives you ample time
to explore Barcelona’s fantastical architecture,
including Antoni Gaudí’s La Sagrada Família
Cathedral and Park Güell. Sample tasty
appetizers at a lively tapas restaurant. Stroll
down the legendary Las Ramblas or meander
through the city’s Gothic Quarter. Includes all
hotels, breakfasts and transfers.
MADRID CITY STAY | 2 Nights
Enjoy time in Spain’s capital, a vibrant city,
where you can tour the legendary Prado
Museum, stroll the Plaza de España and
see the world-renowned opera house.
WEATHER
CITY
KERID CRATER, ICELAND
ICELAND & THE GOLDEN CIRCLE | 3 Nights
For four days, tour fascinating Iceland—from
the sights of the capital city, Reykjavík, to the
hot springs and waterfalls of Thingvellir
National Park. You’ll also stop to enjoy a soak in
the famed Blue Lagoon, a natural geothermal
spa. Includes all hotels, breakfasts and
transfers.
Average Monthly Temperatures (avg high/low), F°
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
Bergen
35
(37/32)
34
(39/28)
39
(46/32)
47
(55/39)
56
(66/46)
59
(66/52)
64
(73/55)
62
(73/55)
56
(63/50)
49
(54/45)
41
(45/36)
34
(37/30)
Paris
41
(45/37)
42
(47/37)
48
(54/42)
53
(60/45)
60
(67/52)
65
(73/57)
69
(77/60)
69
(77/60)
63
(70/55)
55
(61/49)
47
(51/42)
42
(46/38)
Cartagena
52
(61/43)
54
(63/44)
57
(66/48)
60
(69/51)
66
(74/57)
72
(80/64)
77
(84/69)
79
(86/71)
74
(82/66)
67
(75/59)
59
(68/50)
54
(63/45)
Barcelona
49
(57/41)
49
(57/41)
53
(61/45)
55
(63/46)
60
(68/52)
67
(75/59)
73
(81/64)
74
(82/66)
71
(79/63)
64
(72/55)
55
(63/46)
51
(59/43)
*Information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
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