28 nætter fra Dover (London), England med Seabourn Sojourn

Crossing the English Channel from continental Europe to Great Britain, the first view of England is the milky-white strip of land called the White Cliffs of Dover. As you get closer, the coastline unfolds before you in all its striking beauty. White chalk cliffs with streaks of black flint rise straight from the sea to a height of 350’ (110 m).Numerous archaeological finds reveal people were present in the area during the Stone Age. Yet the first record of Dover is from Romans, who valued its close proximity to the mainland. A mere 21 miles (33 km) separate Dover from the closest point in France. A Roman-built lighthouse in the area is the tallest Roman structure still standing in Britain. The remains of a Roman villa with the only preserved Roman wall mural outside of Italy are another unique survivor from ancient times which make Dover one of a kind.

Portland Island and the resort town of Weymouth are connected by a 5-mile (8 km) long neck of white sand known as Chesil Beach. Renowned as the finest example of a barrier-type beach in Europe, Chesil Beach was formed 10,000 years ago as glaciers receded and sea levels rose.The rugged coastline of Dorset and the many attractions in the area are what make Weymouth such a popular vacation destination. The Old Harbour of Weymouth is an excellent Georgian-style harbor and one of the prettiest in Europe. It bustles with activity from large catamarans, fishing boats and yachts. Weymouth Sea Life Adventure Park displays over 1,000 incredible sea creatures including sea turtles, crabs, octopuses and sharks. The nearby Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens is an impressive walled garden set in 20 acres (8 hectares) of woodland. Portland Island offers stunning views across the Chesil Beach, Portland Harbour, Fleet Lagoon and Weymouth. The little egret, once a rare bird in Britain, is now regularly seen along these shores.

The port town of Cobh is located just 15 miles from Cork, the capital of Ireland’s southern region. Some of Ireland’s more famous landmarks are located in this part of the country, including Blarney Castle, famous for many legends, most notably the magical Blarney Stone. Some of the most beautiful and dramatic scenery in Europe is found west of Cork, with lyrical names to match the picturesque valleys, mountains and coasts.Cork, a city with a heritage reaching into antiquity, is nevertheless modern, well-organized, and well aware of its role as the second city of the Irish Republic. Built on a marsh, and interlaced with winding canals and rivers, the city is divided into two parts, with well-patterned architectural development incorporating the best of the old with the new.

Fishguard’s name in Welsh is Abergwaun, meaning the mouth of the River Gwaun. The English name comes from an Old Norse word for a fish trap, and indeed the community has profited from catching and drying herring for centuries. It has remained remarkably unchanged physically over the years. The waterfront has a traditional feel like many others in Pembrokeshire. At first glance, nothing would indicate that this is the site of the last invasion of Britain by a foreign power. But a bicentenary stone recalls the day in 1797 when 1400 French revolutionary troops landed here, only to be routed by the local folk, including a heroic woman shoemaker named Jemima Nicholas, who rounded up more than a dozen dismayed invaders while armed with a pitchfork. A large tapestry depicting the struggle is on display in the Fishguard Town Hall. The surrounding South Wales countryside is dotted with medieval castles, some impressive, such as Pembroke and Picton Castles, and others little more than scenically sited ruins. Cardigan also has a notable garden called Dyffryn Fernant, and St. David’s boasts an impressive early cathedral and a Bishop’s Palace. Prehistoric Pembrokeshire is represented by the Pentre Ifan Burial Chamber, a massive dolmen with an intact 15-ton capstone made of the same type of rock that formed the inner sanctum of Stonehenge.

Douglas er beliggende på Isle of Man og byen har været øens hovedstad siden 1863. Havnefronten er beklædt med maleriske hoteller og restauranter og shoppingmulighederne er mange. I hele sommerperioden kan man tage med den hestetrukne sporvogn langs strandpromenaden.

Belfast, Northern Ireland’s largest urban area is situated on Ireland’s eastern coast. To the northwest, the city is flanked by hills, including Cavehill, thought to be Jonathan Swift’s inspiration for his novel, “Gulliver’s Travels.” Belfast’s location is ideal for the shipbuilding industry that once made it famous. The Titanic was built here in 1912, at the largest shipyard in the world. Until the Good Friday Agreement of 1998 was reached, the worst of Ireland’s “troubles” was experienced in Belfast, which suffered almost half the conflict’s resulting deaths. Since that time, however, Belfast’s city center has emerged into an attractive pedestrian-oriented environment with street musicians and the like, and a revitalized river front.

Rothesay, standing along the Firth of Clyde, presents the visitor with a combination of illustrious gardens and grand architecture. The magnificent ruins of Rothesay Castle, which date from the 13th century, are what most people visualize when they think of a medieval castle. With a drawbridge, encircling moat, immense circular curtain wall and tall stone towers, Rothesay is unique in Scotland for its circular plan. The ruins of St Blane’s Chapel, a 6th century monastery, sit atop a hill with views over the Sound of Bute. For true elegance, visit the country estate of Mount Stuart House with its colonnaded Marble Hall and extraordinary Marble Chapel. Built in the late 1870’s in the Gothic Revivalist style, it was constructed of reddish-brown stone and houses a library of 25,000 books.The Ardencraig Gardens, sitting atop Canada Hill, feature a walled garden and exotic aviary. Ascog Hall Fernery, located on the grounds of a baronial-style house from 1844, is a beautiful garden with the oldest ferns in Britain.

Oban is a small town on the west coast of Scotland. The site began as a small fishing outpost and has been occupied as such for literally thousands of years. Rural in its roots, the modern-day village of Oban grew around the famed whisky distillery founded in 1794. Renowned for its 14-year-old malt whisky, the Oban distillery has become a tourist attraction, drawing many visitors to the area. The quiet, rural feel of Oban is responsible for the abundance of wildlife within the town boundaries. Here grey seals can be spotted swimming in the harbor or resting along the shore. A wide variety of land and seabirds are found throughout the area. On occasion dolphins and river otters also visit. A beautiful balance exists between this small town and the natural environment surrounding it, where the sounds of nature mingle with the melody of the streets.

Ullapool er en landsby med omkring 1.500 indbyggere i det skotske højland. På trods af sin beskedne størrelse er det den største bygd i mange kilometer og en vigtig havn og turistdestination. Der er mange flotte vandreruter langs floden, hvor du kan suge til dig af byens charmerende omgivelser. Strandpromenaden er fantastisk at slentre langs og se bådene lægge til i havnen. Bakkerne og dalene er hjemsted for mange hjorte og den ikoniske og mægtige kronhjort. Om vinteren kan rådyrene findes lavt og endda på vejene. Du kan være heldig at se både hav- og kongeørne svæve over bjergene. Besøg Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve og oplev et af de ældste landskaber i Europa. Skotlands historie om ældgamle oceaner, store ørkener og iskapper og styrtende kontinenter fortælles gennem poesi, skulptur og interaktive udstillinger.

Newhaven, about two miles north of the Edinburgh city center on the Firth of Forth, is an historic harbor from which to visit Scotland’s stately capital. Once an important fishing and shipbuilding community, Newhaven is a conservation area with unique vernacular architecture using a forestair to access a house’s first floor living area, above a ground floor traditionally used for storing nets. The town’s Victoria Primary School is the oldest operating primary school in the United Kingdom. Edinburgh is perennially listed among the most attractive and interesting cities in Europe. Its patrician skyline bristles with steeples and spires between the Castle Rock and Carlton Hill. Both the Old Town and New Town are inscribed by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. The city’s seven hills guard an immensely rich heritage of architectural and historic buildings, districts and streets to delight visitors. Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, the Royal Mile and the Princes Street Gardens area are world-renowned. The noble Scottish National Parliament, City Chambers, Law Courts and Scottish National Gallery are equally prestigious sights. A university city, Edinburgh nurtures a vibrant arts and cultural community, a spirited nightlife and a burgeoning culinary scene. A year-round agenda of celebrated festivals add further appeal for visitors.

Newcastle upon Tyne, clinging to the north bank of the River Tyne, grew around the Roman settlement Pons Aelius and was named after the castle built here in 1080 by William the Conqueror’s eldest son, Robert Curthose. The port developed in the 16th century, quickly becoming one of the world’s largest shipbuilding centers. Newcastle harbors a spirited mix of heritage and urban sophistication. Among its ultra-modern structures, is the beautiful refined curve of the Gateshead Millennium suspension bridge, one of seven major bridges that cross The Tyne. The modern reflective, spherical-profile of the Sage Gateshead Concert Hall contrasts greatly with the distinguished vertical columns of the traditional-style Theatre Royal, located in Grainger Town, the historic center of Newcastle.

Crossing the English Channel from continental Europe to Great Britain, the first view of England is the milky-white strip of land called the White Cliffs of Dover. As you get closer, the coastline unfolds before you in all its striking beauty. White chalk cliffs with streaks of black flint rise straight from the sea to a height of 350’ (110 m).Numerous archaeological finds reveal people were present in the area during the Stone Age. Yet the first record of Dover is from Romans, who valued its close proximity to the mainland. A mere 21 miles (33 km) separate Dover from the closest point in France. A Roman-built lighthouse in the area is the tallest Roman structure still standing in Britain. The remains of a Roman villa with the only preserved Roman wall mural outside of Italy are another unique survivor from ancient times which make Dover one of a kind.

Mange huse i Norge er træhuse, men specielt i Trondheim finder du en stor koncentration af træhuse. Krydstogtskibet ligger til kaj centralt i byen, og der er gode adgangsforhold hvis du ønsker at besøge Trondheim til fods. En meget stor attraktion er Nidaros Katedralen, der er Skandinaviens største middelalderbygning, og en vigtig destination for kristne pilgrimme. Som mange andre bygninger har katedralen været ramt af adskillige brande, men er altid blevet bygget op igen. Tag en gåtur langs kanalen. Går du over broen, kommer du ind i et meget hyggeligt kvarter, med gamle velbevarede huse og små kunstbutikker. Har du tid, så besøg Kristiansen fortet eller det store fiskemarked Ravnkloa.

A coastal city, Brønnøysund’s origin dates back to its 13th century Viking heritage. In the intervening centuries, it has been settled by immigrants from southern Norway and Sweden, and its local Swedish-like dialect still carries echoes of this past.Brønnøysund sits on a narrow peninsula from the mainland, is surrounded by waterways dotted with a maze of small scenic islands. In this fairytale setting, picturesque, colorful houses are set amidst thick lush greenery, turquoise blue water and shallow bays. Towering above the town like a giant troll’s hat is the massive granitic monolith of Torghatten Mountain. Here can be found one of the great natural curiosities of the area, a 520’ (160 m) hole piercing completely through the center of the mountain. The Viking sagas surmised that it was the impact of a warrior horseman’s arrow that created the wound. However, it was actually formed during the last Ice Age by erosion from ice and water.

Svolvær er Lofotens hjerte, og tiltrækker naturelskere, eventyrlystne og kunstnere i jagten på det meget specielle lys. Fra den maleriske havn i Svolvær er der udsigt over Vestfjorden. Nyd at besøge en fiskerby, hvor ældgamle søfartstraditioner er bevaret. De omkringliggende øer, stejle bjerge, smukke strande og beskyttede bugter giver masser af muligheder for at deltage i spændende aktiviteter. Butikker, gallerier, caféer og restauranter er spredt over hele byen.

Byen kaldes også “Porten til Ishavet”, og har i de seneste årtier udviklet sig til at blive Nordnorges vigtigste og livligste by med et stadigt stigende indbyggertal. Tromsø har et stort universitetsmiljø, herunder et universitetshospital. Mange forskningsvirksomheder er også placeret i Tromsø. Vi anbefaler et besøg på Tromsø museum, som har en stor udstilling om nordlys og same kulturen. Samerne har altid spillet en stor rolle i samfundet i Nordnorge, og udstillingen giver et rigtig godt indblik i samernes kamp for selvstændighed, retfærdighed og anderkendelse. Ishavskatedralen er naturligvis også et besøg værd. Hr du tid og mulighed bør du lytte til en koncert i kirken, som har en fremragende akustik. Derudover kan det anbefales at tage kabelbanen “Fjellheisen” op til udsigtspunktet Storsteinen, som befinder sig 421 meter over havet. I klart vejr er der en fantastisk udsigt over byen og de nærliggende fjelde. Er der skyet på toppen, bør du ikke tage derop; det vil være spild af tid. Er du fascineret af polarekspeditioner må du besøge Polarmuseet. Her finder du en meget stor udstilling om de mange polarekspeditioner og mændende bag disse. Mange interessante historier kan læses på de forskellige udstillinger, og rigtig mange effekter fra ekspeditionerne er bevaret og udstillet.

Velkommen til Verdens Ende! Honningsvåg er en lille by med kun ca. 2500 indbyggere, og den absolut største attraktion er besøget på Nordkap. Byen ligger påden lille ø Magerøya, der er forbundet med fastlandet via en af Europas længste vejtunneller på knap 7 km. Honnningsvåg er Samernes hjemsted og deres tusindvis af rener, går frit omkring på fjeldene og vejene. Nordkap er et over 300 meter højt plateau, som rejser sig stejlt og ufremkommeligt op af det kolde Ishav. Besøget på Nordkap foregår i bus. Det tager 30-45 minutter at køre fra krydstogtskibet til plateauet. Køreturen byder på storslåede scenerier; stejle klipper, dybe fjorde, vilde rensdyr, sneklædte bjergtinder, brusende vandløb og et helt igennem fantastisk lys. På Nordkap plateauet er der adgang til besøgscenteret, hvor man kan se den spændende udstilling om livet og historien på Nordkap. Udendørs er den berømte og ikoniske Globus, men husk at se monumentet Verdens Børn. 7 udvalgte børn fra vidt forskellige steder i verden, har lavet disse fantastiske skulpturer, med ønsket om at sprede budskabet om venskab og fred på tværs af landegrænser. Skulpturerne er lavet i granit og bronche, og ønsket er at de skal bestå i mindst 1000 år.

Olden er en stille by der ligger ved foden af Jostedal Gletsjeren. Sceneriet i den frodige dal er storslået og en travetur ville være synd at snyde sig selv for. Det er også muligt at gå på opdagelse i grotterne der ligger tæt ved byen.

With its mountain backdrop and painted wood houses, Norway’s second-largest city is one of the country’s most appealing places. In the 14th century, the port of Bergen was a Hanseatic trading center and for a time, the country’s capital. The buildings on Bryggen, as the Hanseatic Wharf is called, are collectively a UNESCO designated World Heritage Site. The harbor-side market, the lovely parks and the shopping district are all best suited to explore on foot. Take a ride on a funicular up to the 1,050-foot-high Floeien lookout, or head to 13th-century Bergenhus Fortress and 16th-century Rosenkrantz Tower to feel transported back in time.

Med sine over hundrede kanaler er Amsterdam kendt som “Nordens Venedig”. Her venter et farverigt bymaleri af kanaler, broer, smukke huse, caféer, og restauranter. Amsterdams velbevarede arkitektur fra 1700-tallet er med til at skabe den idylliske stemning, men er også en kontrast til byens ellers meget moderne og progressive attitude. Der er et hav af oplevelser i Amsterdam. Alt fra kunstmuseer og Anne Franks hus til blomstermarkeder, fra hash-sælgende “coffeeshops” til Red Light District. En bådtur kan varmt anbefales. Fra de mange kanaler kan du se byen fra et andet perspektiv. Hvis du vil have ekstra frihed, lejer du en vandcykel. 

Crossing the English Channel from continental Europe to Great Britain, the first view of England is the milky-white strip of land called the White Cliffs of Dover. As you get closer, the coastline unfolds before you in all its striking beauty. White chalk cliffs with streaks of black flint rise straight from the sea to a height of 350’ (110 m).Numerous archaeological finds reveal people were present in the area during the Stone Age. Yet the first record of Dover is from Romans, who valued its close proximity to the mainland. A mere 21 miles (33 km) separate Dover from the closest point in France. A Roman-built lighthouse in the area is the tallest Roman structure still standing in Britain. The remains of a Roman villa with the only preserved Roman wall mural outside of Italy are another unique survivor from ancient times which make Dover one of a kind.