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SUMMARY:Highlands\, Islands & Fjords
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an extraordinary 10-night voyage from Scotland to Norway aboard the intimate\, 59-suite Hebridean Sky. Cruise through spectacular fjords\, visit remote islands and historic coastal communities\, and discover the archaeology\, history\, and natural beauty of the North Atlantic—all under the glow of the Midnight Sun. \nDr. Batey\, archaeologist and AIA lecturer/host\, will be part of a team of onboard experts who together will share knowledge and insights through a series of lectures and informal discussions. Delight in cruising for ten nights aboard the elegantly appointed Hebridean Sky\, well-suited for navigating Norway’s coastal waters in comfort. The ship’s 59 exceptionally spacious suites are all outward-facing\, with select accommodations offering private balconies. A highly attentive crew provides exceptional service. \nHIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: \n~LINGER in Norway’s most beautiful fjords including Sognefjord\, Norway’s longest; Hardangerfjord\, the “Queen of Fjords”; and Lysefjord beneath Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock).\n~UNCOVER layers of ancient history with visits to Scotland’s mysterious Pictish Stones; the prehistoric and Norse settlement of Jarlshof in the Shetland Islands; Stavanger’s world-renowned Archaeological Museum; and the Hopperstad Stave Church\, one of the oldest in Norway.\n~WATCH for extraordinary wildlife — puffins\, gannets\, and sea eagles overhead\, and minke whales\, porpoises\, and seals in the waters of Norway’s southern fjords in summer.\n~DISCOVER Loen’s Kjenndal Valley\, with sweeping glacier views\, serene lake crossings\, and a breathtaking ride on the Loen Skylift.\n~EXPLORE the valleys and farms of Sunnfjord\, a quieter\, more intimate fjord experience; and connect with local life during a day in Bygstad\, a quiet inland community seldom visited on cruise itineraries.\n~CALL ON Rosendal for an opportunity to walk in beautiful Hatteberg Valley or take in the icy magic of Folgefonna Glacier. STEP ASHORE at peaceful\, picturesque towns\, fishing villages\, and farms off the beaten track—splendid Art Nouveau Ålesund\, set on a cluster of coastal islands\, and charming Lillesand\, for its picturesque collection of traditional\, white-painted\, wooden houses. \nThe program is co-sponsored by other organizations\, so I encourage you to contact us today at (800) 748-6262 or aia@studytours.org to reserve your preferred suite or stateroom.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/highlands-islands-fjords-2/
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CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Education
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