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Day 12 – Stavanger, Norway
From the heart of the Old Town, where
your ship berths, you will have the
morning and early afternoon to explore.
Start here in the old quarter, Gamle
Stavanger, which has Europe’s highest
concentration of wooden buildings from
the 17th and 18th centuries. Or consider a
cruise along the Lysefjord to see the
famous Preikestolen, or Pulpit Rock,
jutting out nearly 2,000 feet above—it is
one of Norway’s most famous natural
attractions. Offshore oil drilling is an
important industry for the local economy,
and the award-winning Norwegian
Petroleum Museum tells the story of the dangers faced in extracting this precious fuel. While ashore, don’t
forget to indulge in waffles with cream and sweet jams with a steaming cup of hot tea.
Day 13 – Eidfjord, Norway
Cruise through breathtaking fjords into the village of Eidfjord, nestled in the heart of one of Norway’s most
scenic regions. Ascend Europe’s largest mountain plateau, Hardangervidda, for sweeping views of epic Nordic
landscapes. Here, in Norway’s largest national park, visit the informative Nature Center and perhaps view
the Hardangerjøkulen glacier in the distance. You can also marvel at the stupendous 550-foot drop of the
Vøringsfossen waterfall into the cavernous Måbødalen canyon. Alternately, you can opt to visit the expansive
fruit orchards of Lofthus or tour Europe’s largest hydroelectric power plant at Simadal.
Day 14 – Bergen, Norway
When you arrive in Bergen, encircled by majestic mountains, fjords and glaciers, you will quickly understand
how its setting inspired the Viking sagas. With your ship berthed next to Bryggen wharf, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site, you can easily stroll along its waterfront. This evening mingle with the locals and dine ashore,
as we will be spending the night in port.
Day 14 – Bergen, Norway
Awake in Bergen, where you will be departing your ship. If you wish, you may explore more with Viking: Stay
on in this fascinating old mercantile city, visit Norway’s cosmopolitan capital of Oslo or journey to Iceland.