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In The Wake Of The Vikings: Edinburgh To The Faroes

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  • Length

    18 Days

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  • Starts in

    Edinburgh (Scotland)

  • Ends in

    Tromso (Norway)

  • Available Tour Start Dates

    MAY 21, 2027 to JUN 7, 2027 These are the tour start dates for instances of this tour that were available the last time G Adventures sent us such information. There may be other departures for this tour that are not available (i.e. sold out or cancelled).

  • Activity Level

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  • Style

    Fully-Guided

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Overview

Step off in Edinburgh, where three days among the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle set the stage before you set sail north. Chase Norse history across Orkney, Shetland, and the Faroe Islands, landing by Zodiac on shores no large ship can reach. Skara Brae's 5,000-year-old stones, Jarlshof's layered ruins, and clifftops thick with seabirds bring Viking history and wild landscapes to life in equal measure.

Visited During Tour

Edinburgh (Scotland) | Faroe Islands (Denmark) | Leith (Edinburgh, Scotland) | Orkney Islands (Scotland) | Shetland Islands (Scotland) | Tromso (Norway) | Trondheim (Norway)

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G Adventures Tour Code XVUENX-12091

In The Wake Of The Vikings: Edinburgh To The Faroes

G Adventures Tour Code XVUENX-12091

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  • Day
    1

    Edinburgh

    Arrive to Edinburgh and enjoy an included transfer to your hotel.

      Exclusive Inclusions:

      Arrival Transfer
      Edinburgh

      You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.

      Accommodations: Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
  • Day
    2

    Edinburgh

    Walk up the historic Royal Mile, navigating narrow cobblestone alleys and passing medieval landmarks like St Giles' Cathedral. The guided stroll concludes at the iconic Edinburgh Castle. Step inside for a comprehensive tour to explore the sprawling fortress, the Scottish Crown Jewels, and panoramic views of the city. Later, enjoy a free evening on your own.

      Exclusive Inclusions:

      Edinburgh Castle Visit
      Edinburgh 1h

      A visit to Edinburgh Castle is a journey into the fortified heart of Scotland. Perched atop the volcanic Castle Rock, this "Defender of the Nation" has been a royal residence, a military garrison, and a prison over its 900-year history.

      Guided Walk of Edinburgh
      Edinburgh 3.5h

      Immerse yourself in the captivating charm of Scotland's capital city. Walk through the historic streets from the iconic Royal Mile to the enchanting Grassmarket. Marvel at architectural wonders like St. Giles Cathedral and infamous Victoria Street. Snap photos of Edinburgh Castle all while learning about the city's rich historical past.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Accommodations: Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
  • Day
    3

    Edinburgh/Leith

    Enjoy a relaxed, independent morning in Edinburgh. Sip coffee in a cozy cafe, stroll through the lush Princes Street Gardens, or shop for last-minute souvenirs. This afternoon, join your included transfer to the nearby port of Leith to board your expedition ship and begin your North Atlantic voyage.

    All passengers will be transferred to the ship as a group for embarkation at 4pm. Please ensure that for embarkation you have your passport accessible (not in your luggage which is being transferred separately to the ship).

      Exclusive Inclusions:

      Embarkation of the Expedition
      Leith

      In the afternoon, join your fellow passengers to take your group transfer and begin your journey on the Expedition. Please refer to your welcome letter or the joining instructions posted in the lobby of the start hotel. Make sure you have your passport handy as you are about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
  • Day
    5

    Orkney Islands

    Sail north to the Orkney Islands, known for their unique blend of rich history, gorgeous natural landscapes, and some of the oldest, best-preserved Neolithic sites in Europe. Visit Kirkwall, the 'Heart of Neolithic Orkney' where a group of 5,000-year-old sites reside. Enjoy time to explore here and see places like Skara Brae and Maeshowe. Make sure to also search for a diverse array of wildlife. You will also be able to discover other important sites like, Scapa Flow and Ring of Brodgar.

      Exclusive Inclusions:

      Zodiac Excursion
      Scotland

      Jump into a Zodiac, and head out to explore. Keep an eye out for wildlife. The expert Expedition staff will teach the group about the flora and fauna along the way. This activity depends on weather conditions.

      Expedition
      Leith - Kirkwall

      Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day
    7

    Shetland Islands

    Sail to the Shetland Islands where dramatic landscapes, deep Viking and Scottish heritage, diverse wildlife, and unique cultural traditions await. Over the course of the next two days the ship will visit different parts of the islands like Lerwic and Hermaness National Nature Reserve. Search for wildlife and see ancient Viking settlement sites like Jarlshof and Old Scatness, where you can walk among the ruins and imagine how communities lived during the Viking Age. Enjoy time on your own and choose to visit the Shetland Museum which has an incredible display of the human history of these islands. On the ship cruise in Hermaness look to spot gannets and basking sharks.

      Exclusive Inclusions:

      Expedition
      Shetland Islands - Orkney Islands

      Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.

      Zodiac Excursion
      Scotland

      Jump into a Zodiac, and head out to explore. Keep an eye out for wildlife. The expert Expedition staff will teach the group about the flora and fauna along the way. This activity depends on weather conditions.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day
    12

    Faroe Islands

    Travel farther north to the mystical atmosphere of the Faroe Islands where steep cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and lush green hills await. Encounter traditional Faroese homes with grass roofs and close-knit communities with a strong emphasis on fishing and art. Over the next few days, spend time getting to know this stunning destination. Visit Suduroy, the southernmost island with its own rich history and legends. Head ashore near the community of Vagur. Pass through other small communities and enjoy the landscape. Visit Thorshavn, the largest town on the islands, where you will be able to explore important historical sites on your own like Magnus Cathedral. And finally travel to Streymnes on the island of Streymoy and go by vehicle to Saksun, a small community to the Northwest where you will visit a heritage farm and admire the beautiful scenery. Spend a full day at sea when travelling between the Faroe Islands and Norway.

      Exclusive Inclusions:

      Faroe Island Land Excursions
      Faroe Islands

      Known for its green landscapes, dramatic scenery, and abundant birdlife, the Faroe Islands often feel like another world entirely. Spend a few days traveling between the islands onboard the ship. Disembark the ship in a few different places and get an authentic sense of the wide scale of beauty evident in this stunning landscape.

      Expedition
      Shetland Islands - Faroe Islands

      Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day
    14

    Southern Coast of Norway

    Spend a few days cruising along the southern coast of Norway between the Faroe Islands and Trondheim. The Norwegian coast is renowned for its stunning fjords and charming fishing villages. Enjoy time off the ship in Fosnavag, and Trondheim. Choose to hike, see puffins, or ride a cable car. There are plenty of opportunities to make your time here as active or relaxing as you choose. From museums to trails through Norwegian forests to small mountain lakes, these next few days will be full of adventure.

      Exclusive Inclusions:

      Zodiac Excursion
      Norway

      Jump into a Zodiac, and head out to explore. Keep an eye out for wildlife. The expert Expedition staff will teach the group about the flora and fauna along the way. This activity depends on weather conditions.

      Expedition
      Norway

      Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day
    17

    Northern Coast of Norway

    Continue north along the coast of Norway. Visit the island of Lovund and walk through a small Norwegian village out to their puffin colony. Learn more about the salmon industry here. Then, visit the Lofoten Islands that stretch dramatically out into the Norwegian Sea. See the Viking Museum here and learn about the area's history and importance to the Viking Age. Enjoy an after-dinner ship cruise into Troll Fjord. Take advantage of a day to enjoy Tromso, where you can hike, hop on a bus tour, or tour museums if you choose.

      Exclusive Inclusions:

      Zodiac Excursion
      Norway

      Jump into a Zodiac, and head out to explore. Keep an eye out for wildlife. The expert Expedition staff will teach the group about the flora and fauna along the way. This activity depends on weather conditions.

      Expedition
      Trondheim - Tromso

      Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day
    18

    Tromso

    Shortly after breakfast, disembark at the Port of Tromso. From here, you will need to transfer to the airport for your departing flight.

    For guests departing on disembarkation day, G Adventures will provide a complimentary transfer at 8:00am to the airport. For guests who are planning on staying in Norway post trip, taxis will be available for hire at the port to transfer them to their accommodations.All transfer arrangements will be confirmed while on board prior to departure, to ensure that all needs are met.Please do not book onward travel prior to 12:00pm.

      Exclusive Inclusions:

      Departure Day

      Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
Accommodations

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G Adventures is informing us of the following additional details regarding their In The Wake Of The Vikings: Edinburgh To The Faroes tour:

Group Size

Max 128 aboard the Expedition.

What's Included

Arrival transfer. 2 nts in Edinburgh hotel. Guided walking tour and visit to Edinburgh Castle. 15 nts aboard the Expedition. Zodiac excursions with our expert expedition team. Lectures and educational programs. Insulated, waterproof boots supplied for USA sizes 4 - 16. Expedition parka.

Highlights

Explore Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile's cobblestones, Walk through Skara Brae's 5000-year-old stone village, Uncover thousands of years of history at Jarlshof, Marvel at towering cliffs and turf-roofed Torshavn, Reach remote shores other ships can't via Zodiac landing, Spot Shetland ponies and seabird colonies along the cliffs

What are the mandatory travel insurance requirements for this trip?

Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency evacuation and repatriation. A minimum coverage of USD200,000 is required. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. Some tours include adventure activities that require extra coverage (e.g. crampon use); please review your itinerary and make sure that you are covered for all included activities. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.

Accommodation Summary

Two nights in hotels, Aboard the Expedition in triple-, twin-share cabins, or suites (all with en suite bathrooms and porthole or window, 15 nts). Please note that all cabins consist of twin-size berths and are ocean-facing. Suites have one queen-size bed.

Meals Included

17 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 15 dinners

What are the meals like on this trip?

Onboard our expedition ship you’ll find a diversity of gourmet international cuisines prepared and catered by professional chefs; all meals are included in the price of your expedition. Dining is casual, tables are unassigned and the dining room is capable of seating the entire passenger compliment at one time. There is always a selection of different meals available, and vegetarians will find plenty of options. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice, please advise us at time of confirmation. Coffee, tea and water are all provided free of charge. All other beverages, alcoholic and non-alcoholic are not included and can be purchased in the dining room, pub, or in the lounge.

Group Leader

One expedition team member per 10 guests.

What is the role of the group leader during this trip?

A carefully chosen team will lead our voyage. Our expedition ship boasts an international team of professional naturalists and lecturers. Their goal is to provide an informed and balanced interpretation of the destination, accomplished through stimulating lectures, day-to-day briefings, and informal discussions. Your lecturers and Expedition Leader will cover all aspects of the voyage including ornithology, marine biology, geography, geology, history and the environment, as well as practical things like photography. The Expedition Staff work conscientiously with you on deck and in the field, improving your observational skills to allow you to experience all that the destination has to offer. Their strong sense of ethics and ecological knowledge make for stimulating and mindful conversation whether onshore or at the dinner table. The expedition staff will pilot the Zodiac landing craft used for shore landings and Zodiac cruises; they are experienced drivers who operate the Zodiacs in a responsible manner.

Transportation

Expedition, Zodiac, private vehicle, walking.

Minimum Age

Minimum age of 10 years for this trip.

Checklist

Documents:o Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)o Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)o Passport (required) (With photocopies)o Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)o Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)Expedition:o Waterproof pants (required) (Mandatory for all Zodiac landings, preferably with elastic cuffs to avoid any water seeping in during landings.)o Binoculars (highly recommended)o Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)o Credit cards (Please note the Expedition is cashless and only accepts credit cards for payment.)o Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)o Drybag (To protect your camera and belongings on Zodiac landings)o Ear plugso First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)o Flashlight/torch (Recommended for Antarctic camping)o Fleece jacket or warm layero Fleece top/sweatero Footwear (good gripping) (Please note that open toed shoes are not allowed in public spaces on the Expedition.)o Hato Long pants/jeanso Moisturizer/lip balmo Moneybelto Motion sickness tabletso Outlet adapter (Electricity onboard is 220AC electrical outlets, with European 2 pin round holes, as well as 110-volt shaving sockets in the bathroom for electric razors only.)o Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)o Scarf (Or neck warmer.)o Shirts/t-shirtso Sleepwearo Sunblocko Sunglasseso Swimwearo Thermal base layero Thermal underwearo Toiletries (Shampoo and shower gel are provided aboard the Expedition.)o Walking poles (if desired)o Warm hato Warm waterproof gloveso Watch and alarm clocko Wool/Heavy socks

What are the packing guidelines and luggage restrictions?

Most airlines allow one checked bag and two carry-on per person. To avoid any problems on check-in and with possible excess baggage charges, please consult the airline for specific restrictions.Dress on board is informal. Plan to bring comfortable, casual clothing for all activities. Bring wind and waterproof outer layers. Beware of tight clothing that leaves no room for trapped air, which is an excellent insulator. Wool, silk and some of the new synthetic fibers, like polar fleece, retain heat better than cotton. When packing, we suggest that you do not weigh yourself down with too many clothes or too much gear. Select informal, practical attire that can be worn in layers. In the worlds most remote destinations that the Expedition travels to we cannot offload our plastics, glass or tin waste for recycling. Therefore, we try to reduce what single use items that we use. You will see on the ship that every effort is being used to stop the use of single use plastic containers, bags and other items. In an effort to prevent plastic waste from entering the waste stream, we are asking for your help. We offer exceptional drinking water on the ship with refilling stations for your re-useable water containers. You will be provided a complimentary water bottle to fill up as needed. Plastic Items such as single use shampoo/conditioner plastic containers cannot be recycled, so please plan to bring any plastics back to your home countries for recycling. Please do not bring single use items that you intend to leave behind such plastic bags and throw away razors. Your participating in helping to prevent pollution and promote recycling is greatly appreciated.

Service Level

Upgraded: Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.

What are the tipping guidelines for this trip?

Although it may not be customary to you, it is of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels. It is an expression of satisfaction with the persons who have assisted you on your expedition. The industry standard and suggested amount is USD $10 - 15 per person per day spent on board. Of course, tipping is a personal choice and the suggested amount is set only as a guideline. Crew tips may be settled using most major credit cards (VISA, Mastercard and AMEX) by the ship's Purser. The money is collected by the Hotel Manager at the end of the voyage and distributed amongst the crew and Expedition Staff. The Officers choose not to participate in the tipping pool.

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