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Greenland, Icland and the faroe islands

Greenland, Iceland & the Faroe Islands 17 Days from Harwich

Ship: MV Van Gogh
Duration: 17 days
From only: £1199
Departure port: Harwich, UK
Departing: 29 July 2008
Tour Code: 8GRA
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Greenland, Iceland & the Faroe Islands

This unique cruise is simply overflowing with fabulous experiences. Enjoy wonderful views of stunning icebergs, pristine lagoons and active volcanoes, and spectacular wildlife ranging from whales and seals to sea eagles and puffins. Visit the historic Faroe Islands, rich in Viking heritage, and the world's northernmost capital city, Reykjavik, home to the incredible Blue Lagoon.

Itinerary

Day Date(s) Port / location Arrival Departure
1 29 Jul 08 Harwich, UK - 1500
Arrive at your vessel for embarkation.
2 30 Jul 08 Cruising at sea - -
3 31 Jul 08 Tórshavn, Faroe Islands 1400 2300
After docking in Tórshavn, join our optional excursions.
4 1 Aug 08 Cruising at sea - -
5 2 Aug 08 Akureyri, Iceland 0700 1245
Enjoy time at leisure to explore Akureyri, why not take advantage of our optional excursions.
6 3 Aug 08 Reykjavik, Iceland 1000 1730
On arrival in Reykjavik, enjoy a range of optional excursions.
7/8 4/5 Aug 08 Cruising at sea - -
9 6 Aug 08 Nuuk, Greenland 1430 0000
Visit Nuuk and make the most of our optional excursions.
10 7 Aug 08 Cruising at sea - -
11 8 Aug 08 Narsarsuaq, Greenland 0700 1200
On arrival in Narsarsuaq, enjoy a range of optional excursions.
12-14 9-11 Aug 08 Cruising at sea - -
15 12 Aug 08 Cobh, Ireland 1130 1900
After docking in Cobh, join our optional excursions.
16 13 Aug 08 Cruising at sea - -
15 14 Aug 08 Harwich, UK 0900 -
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  • Visits to a selection of excellent ports of call
  • Live West End-style entertainment
  • All cabins with full private facilities and air conditioning
  • Full board: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and late night snacks while on board
  • Complimentary coaching from selected pick-up points or free car parking at port
  • Cruising direct from England
  • All port and passenger taxes
  • The full services of the ship’s friendly, English-speaking crew and team of Travelscope staff
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Excursions

A taste of things to come, our sample ‘Going Ashore’ excursions highlight the most popular things to do on this cruise. Final confirmation and booking details will be posted to you approximately eight weeks prior to departure. The excursions shown below are for guidance only; prices and content are subject to change.

Trshavn, Faroe Islands

Saksun & Ljósá

Tour duration approx: 4.5 hrs
Pre-booked price, per person: £25
On board price: £27
Child price: £20

We leave Tórshavn and head to the village of Hosvik. Here we join a side road leading to Saksun, one of the most idyllic settings in the Faroes. Following the visit here, we drive to the island of Eysturoy, where coffee will be served (included in the price) at Eydnan House in the village of Oyrarbakki, before arriving at the attractive village of Ljosa, stopping at a viewpoint overlooking Tórshavn before arriving back at the quayside.

Kvivik and Kollafjördur

Tour duration approx: 3.25 hrs
Pre-booked price, per person: £21
On board price: £23
Child price: £18

Join the coach at the quayside near to Tinganes and head,alongside the Kaldbak fjord, to our first stop at Kvivik, situated in a beautiful broad valley. After a photo stop, we continue to Kollafjördur, one of the largest villages in the Faroes, with its houses stretching for kilometres along the shoreline. Our return to Tórshavn is via the mountain road, which affords spectacular views of fjords and distant islands.

Akureyri, Iceland

Jewels of the North

Tour duration approx: 8 hrs
Pre-booked price, per person: £70
On board price: £74
Child price: £40

We’ll see the capital of the north, Akureyri, before heading to Godafoss: ‘the waterfall of the gods’. Next stop is Lake Myvatn, and see moon-like pseudo-craters at Skutustadir before a three-course lunch at a nearby leading hotel. After lunch, continue to Dimmuborgir. After passing through the village of Reykjahlid, return alongside the shores of Lake Myvatn to Akureyri, where we end with a short orientation tour of the city.

Godafoss and Laufás

Tour duration approx: 4 hrs
Pre-booked price, per person: £38
On board price: £40
Child price: £29

Our tour starts with a drive, passing the Akureyri church, and on to the Botanical Gardens, which we’ll visit. We then cross the fjord and head to Godafoss, ‘the waterfall of the gods’. From here, travel through the wide-open valley Fnjoskadalur, to the Laufas Folk Museum, before returning to Akureyri with a pleasant scenic drive alongside the fjord.

Reykjavik, Iceland

Bathing In The Blue Lagoon

Tour duration approx: 3 hours
Pre-booked price, per person: £38
On board price: £40
Child price: £20

The tour starts with a drive through Reykjavik’s suburbs towards the picturesque town of Hafnarfjördur and through the rugged lava fields of the Rekjanes peninsula towards the Blue Lagoon: one of the most popular places to visit in Iceland. After having free time to relax in the waters or take advantage of the tax-free shop and café, our return journey back to Reykjavik will take us over the barren Reykjanes peninsula.

The Golden Circle

Tour duration approx: 8.5 hours
Pre-booked price, per person: £69
On board price: £74
Child price: £55

Travel to Thingvellir National Park, one of Iceland’s top tourist attractions. Your tour continues to Gullfoss waterfall before arriving at the Geysir area, where hot springs are in abundance. Here, a three-course lunch will be served at a nearby restaurant. Our return journey crosses Hellisheidi before stopping for photographs at Kerid, an extinct volcano. Arriving back at Reykjavik, we make a stop at the Pearl vantage point before the tour concludes.

Nuuk

Sorry, no excursions currently available.

Narsarsuaq

Sorry, no excursions currently available.

Cobh

Sorry, no excursions currently available.

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Tórshavn, Faroe Islands

Located half way between Scotland and Iceland, the beautiful Faroe Islands, which actually belong to Denmark, are a haven for birdlife. As we approach you might be lucky enough to spot rare species such as guillemots, kittiwakes, razorbills and petrels. We will berth at Tórshavn on the southernmost top of Streymoy Island, recognised as one of the world’s smallest capital cities. .

Akureyri, Iceland

With a sheltered natural harbour within the Eyjafjordur fjord and a dramatic mountain backdrop to the south, Akureyri offers some of the best summer weather in Iceland, as well as fabulous whale watching opportunities. The town is famous for its Botanical Gardens, the most northerly in the world, which are home to impressive examples of Icelandic flora and many other sub-arctic species. For those wishing to enjoy the very best of Iceland’s dramatic landscape, Akureyri is a gateway to a number of stunning natural features close by including the magnificent Godafoss (Waterfall of the Gods), the unique bubbling mud pools and geysers of Namakard, and the breathtaking Lake Myvatn, noted for its moon-like craters.

Reykjavik, Iceland

Brightly painted houses and whitewashed buildings line the friendly streets of the world’s northernmost capital city with many art museums, theatres and galleries competing for your attention. Reykjavik is also filled with fascinating sights such as the Great Geyser at Strokkur and the Golden Waterfall at Gullfoss. Be sure to experience the incredible Blue Lagoon and bathe in mineral-rich thermal waters.

Nuuk, Greenland

Nuuk, is the Capital of Greenland, surrounded by stunning natural beauty and wildlife. This city is also host a rich culture and activities such as mountain trekking, angling and fly-fishing.

Narsarsuaq, Greenland

Narsarsuaq is a city wrapped in beauty, and has built up a thriving tourist industry, with a wealth of wildlife, gemstones, grand glaciers, and a beautiful replica of the first Christian church to explore.

Cobh, Ireland

Located on the south shore of the Great Island in Cork Harbour, Cobh is a very pleasant seaport, with a beautiful neo-Gothic cathedral and historical harbour to explore.

The ship Tab (GLOBAL VARIABLE):

MV Van Gogh


The Dutch-owned Van Gogh combines a friendly, intimate atmosphere with a range of excellent facilities including a seawater swimming pool, fitness room, sauna, cinema and casino. Its spacious decks offer expansive views of the ever-changing vista, while a selection of comfortable bars and lounges offer a great place to relax after a great day of sightseeing, shopping or exploring.

A well-furnished restaurant offers dinner in two convenient seatings, after which theres live entertainment in the show lounge.

Facilities:
  • Sea water swimming pool
  • Fitness room, sauna
  • Five bars
  • Restaurant
  • Lounges
  • Cinema
  • Library
  • Duty free shop
  • Nightclub
  • Show lounge
  • Photo shop
  • Hair salon
  • Doctors surgery
  • Lift to all cabin decks
  • Fully stabilised
  • Air-conditioned throughout

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MV Van Gogh

The Van Gogh has 253 passenger cabins ranging in size and style. All are well equipped with private facilities, air conditioning, T.V., mini-safe, two music channels and cabin-to-cabin telephone.

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Grade 1 - Grand Suite

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Large 2 bed outside cabin on decks 7 and 8 with living room, bedroom & bathroom. Cabin includes complimentary fruit basket, box of chocolates and bottle of bubbly, private facilities, air conditioning, two music channels, telephone, mini-safe, mini-bar, DVD player and colour TV.

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Grade 2 - Suite

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2 bed outside cabin on decks 7 and 8 with living room, bedroom & bathroom. Cabin includes complimentary fruit basket, box of chocolates and bottle of bubbly, private facilities, air conditioning, two music channels, telephone, mini-safe, mini-bar, DVD player and colour TV.

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Grade 3 - Superior

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2 bed outside cabin on deck 7 with bathroom. Cabin includes complimentary box of chocolates and bottle of bubbly private facilities, air conditioning, two music channels, telephone, mini-safe, mini-bar, and colour TV.

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Grade 4 - Classic Plus

2 bed outside cabin on decks 7 and 8. Cabin includes private facilities, air conditioning, two music channels, telephone, mini-safe and colour TV.

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Grade 5 - Classic

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2 bed outside cabin on deck 5. Cabin includes private facilities, air conditioning, two music channels, telephone, mini-safe and colour TV.

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Grade 6 - Standard

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Cabin

2 bed outside cabin on deck 4 (port-holes). Cabin includes private facilities, air conditioning, two music channels, telephone, min-safe and colour TV.

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Grade 7 - Standard

2 berth outside cabin on decks 4 and 5. Cabin includes private facilities, air conditioning, two music channels, telephone, mini-safe and colour TV.

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Grade 7 - Standard: special offer single passenger

Grade 7 cabins on decks 4 (port-holes) and 5 offer a special offer price for single passengers on most itineraries. There is also a limited supply of other cabin grades for sole occupancy, available at an additional supplement of 75% of the price of the cabin category that you choose. Cabin includes private facilities, air conditioning, two music channels, telephone, mini-safe and colour TV.

Grade 8 - Standard

2 bed inside cabin on deck 5. Cabin includes private facilities, air conditioning, two music channels, telephone, mini-safe and colour TV.

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Grade 9 - Economy plus

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2 bed inside cabin on deck 4. Cabin includes private facilities, air conditioning, two music channels, telephone, mini-safe and colour TV.

Grade 10 - Economy

2 berth inside cabin on deck 3. Cabin includes private facilities, air conditioning, two music channels, telephone, mini-safe and colour TV.

Grade 11 - Standard

3 berth inside cabin, standard 4 berth inside cabin on deck 5. Cabin includes private facilities, air conditioning, two music channels, telephone, mini-safe and colour TV.

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Grade 12 - Economy

3 berth inside cabin, economy 4 berth inside cabin on deck 4. Cabin includes private facilities, air conditioning, two music channels, telephone, mini-safe and colour TV.

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Special Note

3rd and 4th persons occupying a cabin
In addition to our designated three and four berth cabins, we have arranged for the third and fourth berths in higher grade cabins to be sold for an incredible price. If you book a twin bed outside cabin of Grade 6 or above, a third person can occupy your cabin for a great-value price(upper-berth). In a Grade 5 cabin and above, a third and a fourth person can join for the entire duration of the cruise for an excellent price! (Please note that this does not apply to Grade 4 cabins.)

Please note:

  • Inside cabins rely on artificial light
  • Outside cabins have a porthole (deck 4), window (deck 5 and above)
  • The term berth refers to an upper and lower bunk style bed
  • The upper berth is accessed via a small ladder
  • Two bedded cabins have two lower beds
  • Some two bedded cabins have additional fold-away upper berths which are not used when the cabin is occupied by two passengers
  • Third and fourth passengers sharing cabins are always accommodated in upper berths
  • All cabins are non-smoking


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