Traveling
Troubadour proudly presents
Steve
Gillette, Cindy Mangsen
and
Anne Hills!
Please join us as Steve, Cindy & Anne cruise out of Amsterdam on a
7 day cruise to the
majestic fjords of Norway
August 10 - 17, 2012!
Norway's
fjord-scalloped coast offers some of the
most spectacular scenic cruising in the world. Majestic
snow-covered peaks rise to the sky; shimmering
waterfalls
be-ribbon steep-sided green walls.
Have your camera ready as we cruise the fjords,
passing
villages and farms
dotting the lush green land!
Steve,
Cindy & Anne invite you to
experience it with them!
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Friday-August 10, 2012 |
Amsterdam, The Netherlands |
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Saturday - August 11, 2012 |
At Sea |
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Sunday - August 12, 2012 |
Alesund, Norway |
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Monday - August 13, 2012 |
Cruising Geirangerfjord |
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Tuesday - August 14, 2012 |
Bergen, Norway |
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Wednesday - August 15, 2012 |
Scenic cruising Hjelterfjord |
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At Sea |
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| Friday - August 17, 2012 |
Amsterdam, The Netherlands |
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We
begin our cruise adventure in: Amsterdam, The Netherlands!
Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands. Its name is
derived from Amstelredamme, indicative of the city's origin: a dam in the river
Amstel. Amsterdam has 165 canals and 1281 bridges!
These canals and waterways embody the very spirit of the city. Amsterdam is often called
the "Venice of the North"!
Alongside its graceful canals and gabled houses, Amsterdam offers such world-class
sights as the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum.
You might want to schedule a few days extra to enjoy this wonderful city!
Alesund, Norway
This picturesque fishing port at the mouth of Stor Fjord spans two islands and
features delightful art nouveau architecture, stone towers, spires and medieval facades.
Ålesund, with a population of 41,000, is the commercial capital of the More and Romsdal
District. The city has one of Norway’s largest fishing harbors with a rich and lively
history behind it, including a devastating fire in 1904 which gave rise to a popular
expression of surprise in Norway: "I haven’t heard anything like this since Ålesund burned
down." The fire left 10,000 people homeless and destroyed the whole city center.
Ålesund was rebuilt in Art Nouveau style with building materials from all over Europe. It
is now one of very few Art Nouveau towns in the world, and inhabitants and visitors alike
value its atmosphere and distinct character.
Geiranger, Norway
On
the glorious Geirangerfjord, a 9.3 mile long branch of the Storfjord (Great Fjord) and one
of Norway's most impressive sights, Gieranger is the picture-perfect fjord town.
This small village is located at the end of the fjord where the Geirangelva river empties
into it. Gierangerfjord is one of Norway's most visited tourist sites and has been
listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005. Gieranger is host to
several impressive waterfalls. Nearby, the Seven Sisters Waterfall takes a 5,000-foot
plunge.
The Suitor (also called The Friar) faces the Seven Sisters across the fjord. The Suitor is said to be trying to
woo the sisters opposite. The Bridal Veil is another waterfall in the fjord, so
named because it falls delicately over one rocky edge, and when seen backlit by the sun it
has the appearance of a thin veil over the rocks. With Gieranger's majestic, snow-covered
mountain tops, wild and beautiful waterfalls, lush green vegetation and the deep blue
fjord our stop here will be just like stepping into a fairy tale!
Bergen, Norway
Bergen, or Björgvin, the original name of the city, was founded in 1070 by King Olav
Kyrre (the peaceful). However, long before its official founding, it was a busy trading
place due to its sheltered harbor. Bergen owed its wealth and prominence to the fish
export trade—mainly dried fish that was one of the most important products in the Middle
Ages when refrigeration wasn’t even on the radar. During the 12th and 13th
centuries, when the Kingdom of Norway was at the peak of its power and there was lively
communication between the mother country and the Norwegian colonies in the islands to the
West, Bergen was its busy capital. The Norwegian Kings resided here, and many historical
events took place in this busy port. Bergen has a population of 250,000 and is the
second-largest city in Norway, surpassed only by Oslo. The city has a beautiful setting
between the mountains and the sea, and is sheltered from the North Sea by a myriad of
islands.
Eidfjord,
Norway
The Norwegian cruise port Eidfjord is just a small sleepy village but it stands on the
edge of huge scale attractions including the largest high mountain plateau (Hardangervidda)
and Norway's largest national park. Eidfjord stands on the banks of the fjord, from
which it takes its name, and has attractions of its own including a 14th century church
and the largest collection of ancient graves in western Norway at its Viking Burial Place.
A couple of miles away is the Hardangervidda Nature Centre, which is an unusual adventure
centre with all kinds of interactive ways of illustrating the rich natural, cultural and
historical heritage of the region. Equally unusual is the Troll Train, which travels
through the Mabodalen Valley to Norway's most famous waterfall - Voringsfossen, which free
falls nearly 500 feet.
As part
of our private group you will be invited to attend 2 PRIVATE CONCERTS by
STEVE GILLETTE, CINDY MANGSEN and ANNE HILLS and will join us at 2 PRIVATE RECEPTIONS
onboard the ship. The
cruise will also include group SOCIAL GATHERINGS, along with regular SONG-CIRCLES
with the artists.
If there's an interest, we'll schedule at
least one MUSIC WORKSHOP.
Please note that Steve,
Cindy and Anne will NOT be performing to the public
on the ship.
You must book this cruise through
Traveling Troubadour
in order to attend
the private shows, receptions and group events with Steve, Cindy & Anne
***Note: All U. S. citizens must carry a passport that is valid for six months beyond the duration of the cruise.***
We only have a limited amount of cabins available, so please don't wait to reserve your place. A deposit will hold your cabin with final payment not due until May, 2012!
Reserve
online
here!
Click here for
printable reservation form
(To Print and Mail or Fax)
or
Call (800) 584-6724
or (540)
887-8491
For more info on Anne Hills click here! For more info on Steve Gillette and Cindy Mangsen click here!
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