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SMALL SHIP VOYAGE EXPERTS FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS

SCOTTISH ISLES AND

NORWEGIAN FJORDS FEATURING THE FLAM RAILWAY AND THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

FIVE-STAR SMALL SHIP

EXCLUSIVELY CHARTERED LE BORE.AL

MAY 30 TO JUNE 7, 2020

Norwegian Fjords, Shetland Islands, Orkney Islands, Isle of Skye,

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Depart the U.S. or Canada

Glasgow, Scotland /Embark LE BoREAL

Fort William/Scottish Highlands

Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, for Ring of Brodgar and Skara Brae

Cruising the Norwegian Fjords/Flåm Railway

Bergen, Norway

9 Bergen/Disembark Ship/Return to the U.S. or Canada Cruise itinerary is subject to change.

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• Uniquely designed, seven-night itinerary available onlythrough G0hagan & Company.

• Cruise aboard the exclusively chartered, Five-Star,small ship LE BoREAL, with access to ports unavailable tolarger vessels.

• Specially arranged rail journey on Norway'sFlam Railway-one of the world's most scenic train rides.

• Explore Scotland's fascinating and rarely visitedInner Hebridean Isle of Skye and the Orkney andShetland Islands.

• See the Orkney Islands' Neolithic monuments-the Ringof Brodgar and Skara Brae, both UNESCO World Heritagesites-and the Shetland Islands' 5000-year-old prehistoricsite of Jarlshof.

• Specially arranged lecture by the director and headarchaeologist at the Ness of Brodgar archaeological site.

• Enjoy ample time in picturesque Bergen and tour Bryggen,its UNESCO World Heritage-designated Old Wharf.

• Complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic beveragesare served throughout the cruise; all meals are includedaboard ship.

• Complimentary Wi-Fi on board the ship.

• Wonders of Norway• Copenhagen Pre-Cruise Option andGlasgow• Edinburgh Post-Cruise Option.

Kyle of Lochalsh/Portree, Isle of Skye

Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland for the

Pre-historic site of Jarlshof

SCOTTISH ISLES AND NORWEGIAN FJORDS

ON BOARD THE EXCLUSIVELY CHARTERED, FIVE-STAR, SMALL SHIP LE BORE.AL

• Seven-night voyage from Bergen,Norway, to Glasgow, Scotland,featuring a cruise of Norway'sfjords and port calls at Flamfor the Flam Railway, Norway;Lerwick, Shetland Islands;Kirkwall, Orkney Islands; Portree,Isle of Skye; Kyle of Lochalsh;and Mallaig for Fort William andthe Scottish Highlands, Scotland.

• Elegantly appointed, Five-StarSuite or Stateroom, each with aprivate bathroom.

• Captain's Welcome andFarewell Receptions.

• Complimentary alcoholic andnonalcoholic beverages are availablethroughout the cruise.

• All meals-early continental breakfast,buffet breakfast, buffet lunch,afternoon tea and four-course dinner­throughout the cruise, featuring fineinternational and regional cuisine,served at single, unassigned seatings.

• Wine is served with lunchand dinner.

• Complimentary Wi-Fi throughoutthe ship.

• Visit to Bryggen, Bergen's historicwaterfront-a UNESCO World Heritagesite-and a specially arranged tour ofTroldhaugen, the home of composerEdvard Grieg.

MS LE BoREAL

PROGRAM FEATURES

• Spectacular cruise through thepicturesque Sognefjord, Norway'slongest fjord, and UNESCO WorldHeritage-designated N�rnyfjord(time and weather permitting).

• Round-trip train ride with stunningviews on the Flam Railway, one ofthe world's most scenic train rides.

• Excursion to the 5000-year-oldprehistoric site of Jarlshof onScotland's remote Shetland Islands.

• Traditional Scottish storytelling andthe distinctive melodies of Scotland'siconic bagpipe.

• Scenic excursion to the UNESCOWorld Heritage sites of the OrkneyIslands' Neolithic Ring of Brodgarand 5000-year-old Skara Brae.

• Visit to St. Magnus Cathedral inmedieval Kirkwall.

• Exclusively chartered

• Only 110 deluxe Suites and Staterooms

• Five-Star, sophisticated French elegance

• 100% ocean-view accommodations

• 95% of accommodations feature balconies

• Exclusive, custom-designed itinerary

• A shore excursion included in each port

• Complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholicbeverages on board

• Complimentary Wi-Fi on board

• Certified "green" clean ship

• Exclusive, specially arranged lecture bythe director and head archaeologist ofthe Ness of Brodgar archaeological site.

• Scenic excursion to visitDunvegan Castle and itsspectacular gardens on the Isle of Skye.

• Tour of iconic 131h-centuryEilean Donan Castle, arguably the mostwidely recognized castle in the world.

• Full-day scenic excursion into theScottish Highlands, with lunch andvisits to Fort William, Glenfinnanand Glencoe.

ENHAN CED TRAVEL SERVICES • Transfers and luggage handling

abroad for participants whosearrival(s)/departure(s) coincide withthe scheduled group transfer(s).

• Gratuities to local guides and driverson included excursions and transfers.

• Complimentary bottled water in yourSuite or Stateroom and on excursions.

• Hospitality desk aboard ship.

• The services of an experiencedGahagan & Company Travel Directorthroughout the travel program.

• Complimentary use of a state-of-the-artaudio headset for each participantduring guided excursions.

• Travel document wallet, name badgeand pre-departure information.

• Automatic $250,000 flight insurancepolicy for each participant ticketed onflights by Gahagan & Company.

WONDERS OF NORWAY • COPENHAGEN PRE-CRUISE OPTION

GLASGOW • EDINBURGH POST-CRUISE OPTION

All Program Features are contingent upon final brochure pricing.