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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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Scottish Highlands
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.