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Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage – with Smithsonian Journeys

In alliance with Smithsonian Journeys

Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage – with Smithsonian Journeys

  • Itinerary
    Glasgow, Scotland to Bergen
    Duration
    8 days
  • Dates
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Come aboard Le Lapérouse for an unforgettable voyage.

In alliance with Smithsonian Journeys.

This cruise is part of a collection of PONANT voyages that are specially-tailored for English-speaking travelers who want to engage with the world. In addition to the usual elements of the PONANT experience, the listed price for these voyages includes transfers to and from the ship, talks and discussions aboard ship by world class experts, and a shore excursion or activity in each port of call that encourages guests to embrace the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells of the local environment and culture.

Join PONANT aboard Le Lapérouse for an 8-day cruise on an exceptional itinerary to discover the rugged landscapes of the Scottish Isles and the beauty of the Norwegian fjords

Begin your voyage in Glasgow, Scotland's cultural capital with a rich artistic and architectural heritage.

Your ship will first sail to Fort William, from where you can immerse yourself in local lore during a cruise of fabled Loch Ness or take a tour and enjoy a dram of scotch whisky at a local distillery.

From Portree, spend a day on the unparalleled Isle of Skye. Or, not to be missed on the mainland is Eilean Donan, one of the most recognizable castles in the world and an iconic symbol of Scotland.

Your ship sails next towards Kirkwall, Orkney, where numerous seabirds, such as dunters and ringed plovers, take residence. The Standing Stones of Stenness, built around 5,400 years ago, are a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. 

Le Lapérouse  then sails for Lerwick, the main port in the Shetland Islands. Nearby is the Jarlshof prehistoric and Norse settlement, where Neolithic people first settled more than 4,000 years ago – it is one of the most spectacular excavated sites in the British Isles.

Next cross the North Sea and sail towards Olden. From this small and charming village, located a few miles from Jostedalsbreen National Park, home to one of the last ice caps in Europe, admire the magnificent Briksdal Glacier.

End your voyage in Gudvangen for a scenic drive to  Flåm where you will board the Flåm Railway to take a beautiful train journey high into the mountains of western Norway. View stunning rivers, waterfalls, and cultural landscapes around every corner.

You will disembark in Bergen, famous for its Hanseatic wharf, Bryggen, a UNESCO World Heritage site which still carries traces of the rich historic past of the city founded by the Vikings.

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Destination

Northern Europe and Scandinavia

Glasgow, Scotland to Bergen

Duration

8 days, 7 nights on board

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Your daily itinerary

  • A voyage specially-tailored for English-speaking travelers including discussions with experts, transfers before and after your cruise, and an included excursion in each port of call.
  • Engaging discussions onboard with two Smithsonian Journeys Experts.
  • An exceptional itinerary to discover the rugged landscapes and rich cultural heritage of the Scottish Isles and the beauty of the Norwegian fjords.
  • UNESCO World Heritage sites en route: Heart of Neolithic Orkney and Bryggen
  • An opportunity to visit Eilean Donan castle on the Scottish mainland and to sail the waters of storied Loch Ness.
  • A chance to tour a distillery and sample the region’s famous scotch whisky.
  • A visit to the magnificent Isle of Skye.
  • A discovery of two archipelagos in the north of Scotland – Shetland and Orkney – to delve into the Neolithic and Viking history that abounds there.
  • A sailing through the spectacular fjords of Norway, with two stops to visit a glacier and embark on a train journey on the famed Flåm Railway.
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Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage – with Smithsonian Journeys

Itinerary

Embarkation 24/05/27 from 16:00 to 17:00 Departure 24/05/27 at 18:00

24 May 27 - Glasgow, Scotland
24 May 27 - Glasgow, Scotland

Arrival 25/05/27 Departure 25/05/27

25 May 27 - Sailing on Loch Linnhe
25 May 27 - Sailing on Loch Linnhe

Arrival 25/05/27 mid morning Departure 25/05/27 evening

25 May 27 - Fort William
25 May 27 - Fort William

Arrival 26/05/27 early morning Departure 26/05/27 evening

26 May 27 - Portree, Isle of Skye
26 May 27 - Portree, Isle of Skye

Arrival 27/05/27 midday Departure 27/05/27 early evening

27 May 27 - Kirkwall, Orkney
27 May 27 - Kirkwall, Orkney

Arrival 28/05/27 early morning Departure 28/05/27 midday

28 May 27 - Lerwick, Shetland Islands
28 May 27 - Lerwick, Shetland Islands

Arrival 29/05/27 midday Departure 29/05/27 late afternoon

29 May 27 - Olden
29 May 27 - Olden

Arrival 30/05/27 mid morning Departure 30/05/27 late afternoon

30 May 27 - Gudvangen
30 May 27 - Gudvangen

Arrival 31/05/27 early morning Disembarkation 31/05/27 at 8:00

31 May 27 - Bergen
31 May 27 - Bergen

Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage – with Smithsonian Journeys

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