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29 Jul 2024
Hamburg (Germany)
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18:00
The biggest port of Germany, a notorious red-light-district and elegant mansions along the Elbe River its all in Hamburg! You can get to know the vibrant city of Hamburg during this great tour! On your way there is much to see: you will pass the downtown Alster Lake and the citys exclusive residential areas, the Jungfernstieg with its luxury shops and shopping malls, the Renaissance-style City Hall and Stock Exchange, modern downtown architecture, parks and gardens, the TV tower, the exhibition centre, 19th century court buildings and plenty more. Time and traffic permitting, you will have the chance to hop off the bus for photo-stops. You will complete your tour of Hamburg with an outside visit of the citys famous landmark Michel – St. Michaelis Church. The “Kramer Amtsstuben”, a well preserved complex of restored buildings, presenting the living conditions in the early 18th century will be also shown in detail.
31 Jul 2024
Alesund
08:00
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We visit Ålesund to discover the wonderful grandeur of the fjords and then enjoy the Art Nouveau style of the city. It’s hard travel to Ålesund without succumbing to the unique charm of this city. The administrative centre of the same name is also the Norwegian epicentre of Art Nouveau. Once landed at the port of Ålesund, you can start your tour at the fjords, mysterious sea inlets surrounded by sheer cliffs. If you get the chance, look out for the picturesque midnight sun. And don’t forget to sample the Pinnekjøtt watered with brandy!
02 Aug 2024
Tromso (Norway)
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The Norwegian city of Tromso is the gateway to the Arctic and starting point for expeditions to the North Pole. Situated on a small islet, connected to the coast by bridge, its main commercial activities revolve around the food and fishing industry, focused on the sea and nearby Lake Prestvant. The city’s distinctive features include traditional timber warehouses and wooden houses. As a university town and a centre of the whaling industry,Tromso has enjoyed considerable prosperity with a thriving social and cultural life. The university is world renowned for its Geology and Natural Science faculties.
03 Aug 2024
Honningsvag, Norway
08:00
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Honningsvag is the main departure point for North Cape, which ancient peoples thought was the end of the known world and the starting point of a journey into nothing. The 34-kilometre-long road between Honningsvag and North Cape is particularly beautiful, being the only real polar landscape in the whole of Europe.
05 Aug 2024
Leknes, Lofoten Islands, Norway
06:30
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Like all typical places of Norway, Leknes was shaped by the strength of the Vikings. Yet it also features the delicacy of glass works of the famous blower Vikten. Leknes is at the centre of the Lofoten Islands, below the Arctic polar circle. Contrary to other Norwegian Islands, these islands boast vast verdant expanses that you can admire upon your arrival at the port. Visit the surroundings of Leknes and discover the landscapes of Nappskaret and the other islands of the archipelago. Don’t miss the works of the magical glassblower of Vikten, kept in an extraordinary building of great architectural value by the sea. Finish off your stop in Leknes by browsing the many shops in the area.
06 Aug 2024
Bodø, Norway
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17:00
We dock at the port of Bodø with our Costa Cruise ship, knowing that we will find wonderful attractions to discover and admire during our trips. Situated on a peninsula Northwest of Norway, just below the Arctic Circle, Bodø will greet us with its beauty. Once arrived at the port, we can see the white-tailed eagles flying over the city. About thirty kilometres from the coast, we can witness the extraordinary spectacle of the mightiest maelstrom in the world, also the subject of a short story by Edgar Allan Poe. Entering the city, if you are an art lover, you’ll appreciate the products from local artisans, like the jewellery makers and glass blowers. Sea, mountains, the dynamism of city life: there are so many activities to enchant you.
08 Aug 2024
Olden, Norway
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Jostedalsbreen is the largest glacier in Europe and is located in Norway near the port of Olden, which we visit on our Costa Cruise. Enjoy a stop at the port of Olden to discover the wonders of a charming Norwegian village. You can enjoy spectacular views of the landscape in a helicopter overflying the Jostedalsbreen glacier, the largest glacier in Europe, or discover fairytale landscapes crossing Lake Lovatnet by boat or visiting the fascinating Museum of Glaciers, located in the beautiful plain of Fjærland.
09 Aug 2024
Haugesund, Norway
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Haugesund is a port of Norway we visit on our Costa Cruise to Northern Europe. The young and vital city is full of positive energy. Situated on the southwest coast of Norway, not too far from Bergen, Haugesund is a port city of at least 40,000 inhabitants. Here you can stroll along the harbour watching the fishermen or walk along the Haraldsgata, the shopping street filled with bars and restaurants. The city is a culturally vibrant place that hosts various festivals, but it is also the starting point for excursions and walks. From the port of Haugesund you can go to the island of Utsira where you will find many rare birds that you can watch from specially constructed huts.
11 Aug 2024
Hamburg (Germany)
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The biggest port of Germany, a notorious red-light-district and elegant mansions along the Elbe River its all in Hamburg! You can get to know the vibrant city of Hamburg during this great tour! On your way there is much to see: you will pass the downtown Alster Lake and the citys exclusive residential areas, the Jungfernstieg with its luxury shops and shopping malls, the Renaissance-style City Hall and Stock Exchange, modern downtown architecture, parks and gardens, the TV tower, the exhibition centre, 19th century court buildings and plenty more. Time and traffic permitting, you will have the chance to hop off the bus for photo-stops. You will complete your tour of Hamburg with an outside visit of the citys famous landmark Michel – St. Michaelis Church. The “Kramer Amtsstuben”, a well preserved complex of restored buildings, presenting the living conditions in the early 18th century will be also shown in detail.