Shore excursions program for below cruises

Drive along the coastal road and through the spectacular ravine of Saint George to Kritsa. The whitewashed mountain village with its blue and green doors and shutters is famous for woven handicrafts and the Byzantine church of Panagia Kera which boasts 700-year old frescoes depicting Biblical stories. Continue along the northern coastal road to reach the typical Cretan coastal town of Aghios Nikolaos which has a small lagoon – Lake Voulismeni – in the centre of the town which, according to local legends, is bottomless. Walk along the lakeshore or explore the pretty streets and browse the shops selling typical souvenirs. Enjoy free time before returning to the port.

Located on Magerøya Island and approximately 1 hour by coach from Honningsvåg lies the North Cape, the northernmost part of North Europe with its spectacular vista of barren tundra with a few mountain birch trees, mountains rising all around and dramatic cliffs with sheer drops to the sea below. Do bring your camera – the landscape here is so incredible, a photo to prove you have been will certainly be the order of the day. You will have a chance to look around the North Cape Pavilion, a facility dedicated to describing the history of the region. Spend time at your leisure taking in the fabulous landscape and finding out about the region before heading back to the coach for your return journey to the port and your ship.