Europe Cruises: Excursions

Hop aboard an open top tour bus and explore Stockholm and its sights at your own pace. Buses stop at carefully chosen spots including the City Hall, Vasa Museum, Skansen, the Old Town with the Royal Palace and many other popular sights. The Travel Pass allows you to hop-on and hop-off as often as you please. An audio commentary in different languages such as French, Spanish, German, Italian, etc. will be offered.
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Travel up to the scenic, ridge-top road that runs along the southern part of Streymoy Island, pausing above Thorshavn for a photo stop at a viewpoint overlooking this colorful capital city. Then your next photo stop will be above Nororadalur (north valley) where on clear days a dramatic view of the island of Koltur stands gloriously before you. Winding down into a valley, you can see colorful villages. On your journey back to Thorshavn you’ll be taken through a 1 3/4 mile (three-kilometer) long tunnel and then along a fjord at sea level. less

Enjoy the main sights of Helsinki, also referred to as the 'Daughter of the Baltic' or the 'White City of the North' from the comfort of your motorcoach. Your tour begins with a drive along a picturesque road on your way to see the great variety of Helsinki’s architecture. In Senate Square, you’ll see several buildings attributed to the Neo-Classic architect Carl Ludwig Engel. Enjoy a photo stop at the famous Lutheran Cathedral and continue on to Mannerheim Street, Helsinki’s main thoroughfare. You’ll see the Parliament House, the National Museum, and also Finlandia Hall, designed by the famous architect Alvar Aalto. Pass the new Opera House on your way to the Olympic Stadium where the 1952 Olympic Games were held. Then it’s on to Sibelius Park, where you can photograph a monument completed of 527 steel pipes honoring the great Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. Enjoy a view of Embassy Park and the colorful open-air market on your drive back to the pier. Note: Order of sights might vary. Although some photo stops are included, no sites will be visited on this tour. Only collapsible/foldable wheelchairs are allowed as they can be stored in the luggage compartment of the bus. Guests must be able to manage 3 steps to enter the bus. less

Your scenic drive by night will first take you through the historical area of Istanbul. Travel to the heart of the Old City, as you drive over the Galata Bridge and view the Old City’s Sea Walls as well as the Sea of Marmara. As you reach the heart of Old City, take in the breathtaking photo opportunity of the Blue Mosque’s magnificence. Also known as the ‘Sultan Ahmet Mosque’, it was built by his order over a seven year period in 1609. You’ll see the German Fountain and Obelisks at the Byzantine Hippodrome, which was once at the heart of Constantinople’s political and sporting life. It is now a tranquil city park. Nearby, from outside, you’ll see the 6th century St. Sophia Museum, considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture. Continue your journey back to the new city as you drive over the Ataturk Bridge reaching Taksim Square, where the city life is bustling 24 hours a day. Enjoy some free time to explore Taksim independently before your journey back to the pier. Note: This evening tour is designed for guests with limited mobility and who do not wish to walk long distances and is only available for the first night in Istanbul on the Norwegian Jade winter sailings. Please expect differences in tour duration due to traffic conditions. less

Upon arrival in Scalloway, the former Shetland capital, you’ll visit the castle, built in 1600 by the tyrant Earl Patrick Stewart using forced labor. It is four stories high and now roofless. Your next visit will be the nearby Scalloway Museum which houses a special "Shetland Bus" exhibition depicting the village's unique role in WWII operations. You’ll continue through the Tingwall Valley with its Norse heritage and arrive for a visit to the Gott Ponies. These were owned and bred by David Roberson, a Shetland pony enthusiast, breeding very good quality ponies. David or a member of his staff will be delighted to share their knowledge with you. Afterward, you’ll head northward through peat and heather covered landscapes. On the return journey to Lerwick, you may wish to take the opportunity to photograph one of the spectacular views of many of the islands that make up the Shetland’s archipelago. less

This afternoon you’ll be transferred from your ship to the boat pier in the center of the city. St. Petersburg was founded on the banks of the Neva River, the main waterway of St. Petersburg. The embankments of the Neva were constructed in the middle of the 18th century. Developing the best traditions of Russian architecture and town planning, the architects of St. Petersburg made expert use of the natural conditions and created splendid architectural ensembles on the Neva which are interlined by the community of their artistic design.

On this cruise you’ll have a unique opportunity to view St. Petersburg from a totally different perspective. Enjoy this leisurely ride uninterrupted by traffic jams while sipping on your champagne and enjoying emotional performances by a colorful Gypsy group.

*Price reflected on NCL.com is inclusive of the Pre-Book and Save offer.
Note: Tour is subject to weather conditions. Boats are not wheelchair accessible. There is no narrative commentary while on the river boat. Only champagne and water will be offered as refreshments. The exact route of your trip will depend on the boat size and traffic conditions of the waterways. less