7-Day Viking Trails & Celtic Origins

Overview

A 7-night voyage aboard Rotterdam, departing Reykjavik, Iceland on 3 Sept 2028 and arriving in Rotterdam, calling at 6 destinations along the way.

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   Day 1 ·ReykjavikEmbark

   3 Sept 2028

   Depart 23:00

   See dramatic evidence of Iceland's volcanic origins: geysers, hotsprings, vast fields of cooled lava. Swim in the naturally-warmed Blue Lagoon.
   
   
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   Day 2 ·Grundarfjordur, Iceland

   4 Sept 2028

   Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00

   Grundarfjörður is a town in the north of the Snæfellsnes peninsula in the west of Iceland. It is situated between a mountain range and the sea. The nearby mountain Kirkjufell forms a small peninsula.
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   Day 3 ·Heimaey

   5 Sept 2028

   Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00

   This charming Arctic settlement of around 4,500 people (and millions of wild puffins) offers unique opportunities for sightseeing. The visually dramatic setting is particularly suited to photographers looking to capture memorable vistas.
   
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   Day 4 ·At Sea

   6 Sept 2028
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   Day 5 ·Runavik

   7 Sept 2028

   Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00

   Situated on the picturesque island of Eysturoy, the small village of Runavík is your gateway to the Faroe Islands. This ethereal archipelago and autonomous region of Denmark lies in the North Atlantic between Scotland, Iceland and Norway. Explore the islands’ pastoral landscapes, dotted with colorful cottages, grass roofed wooden churches, Viking stone farmhouses, and sheep grazing on green pastures of scotch heather.
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   Day 6 ·Kirkwall

   8 Sept 2028

   Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00

   While the southernmost isles of Orkney closely straddle the northeast corner of the Scottish mainland, historically the archipelago (around 70 islands in all) and its people have had as much in common with Scandinavia as they have had with Scotland. In fact, until the 15th century, the Orkney Islands were politically part of Norway.
   
   Today the Orcadians are a fairly tight-knit and cooperative group of Scots—a rich community of artists and crofters (small-holding farmers), fisherfolk and those in the trades. A key attraction for tourists is the wealth of prehistoric sites on Orkney, including standing stones, burial chambers and even Stone Age settlements, such as Skara Brae, inhabited sometime around 3000 B.C.E. More recently, because of its isolation, Orkney was chosen as the place to keep Italian prisoners of war during WWII; a chapel built by them is a popular site to visit.
   
   The island capital is Kirkwall (originally Kirkjuvagr meaning Church Bay). Here you'll find the Cathedral of St. Magnus—one of only two pre–Reformation cathedrals still largely intact in Scotland (the other is Glasgow's St. Mungo). Nearby, the historic town district includes the Earl's Palace, built for the infamous Earl Patrick Stewart, whose father was a bastard son of King James V and who was executed in 1615 for treason.
   
   
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   Day 7 ·At Sea

   9 Sept 2028
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   Day 8 ·Rotterdam, The NetherlandsDisembark

   10 Sept 2028

   Arrive 07:00

   Often called the gateway to Europe, the port city of Rotterdam is full of old-world charm. The harbor offers amazing views and a maze of wharves and canals, along with towering spires make for a beautiful sight. Take a stroll and duck into one of the pubs or eateries along the way.
   Only three pre World War II buildings in the city centre have survived and are worth a look - city hall, St. Laurence church and the White House. Explore the Museum Boymans van Beuningen, which houses a unique collection dating from the 14th century, or the Museum Voor Volkenkunde - home to ethnological exhibits. Exquisite architecture can be seen in many areas of Rotterdam, most notably in the Delfshaven quarter of the city - where 18th century houses are on display. For a laugh, check out Kijk-Kubus, an upside-down house.

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