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Greenock, Belfast (NORTHERN IRELAND), Oban-, Great yarmouth, Dover, Dublin, Holy Loch, Tobermory, Stornoway, Heimaey, Reykjavik, Isafjord, Nanortalik, Qaqortoq, St johns, St pierre , La Baie (Saguenay river), Quebec City, Montreal, Baie comeau, Charlottetown, Halifax, Boston, Newport, New York
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Greenock is a port located on the steep west central Lowlands of Scotland, approximately 45 minutes from Glasgow. Located on the River Clyde, Greenock is offering spectacular views to the mountains beyond. From the looming Victorian tower in Cathcart Square to the McLean Museum and Art Gallery on Union Street, you’ll find plenty to see and do. Time allowing, don't miss the panorama from Craig's Top on the Lyle Hill, overlooking Greenock and Gourock.
The capital of Northern Ireland - part of the United Kingdom - Belfast, stretches along both sides of the River Lagan. It is a graceful city of Victorian and Edwardian buildings, which has become a cosmopolitan tourist destination, famed for its linen and its shipyards. Major industrial center in the 19th century, Belfast is also our gateway to the rich, Irish countryside of Counties Antrim and Down. Explore this exuberant city, discover The Murals, vividly painted on houses, marvel the bizarre landscape at the Giant's Causeway, visit the Museum Titanic Belfast or shop for superb Irish linens. Don't miss Belfast Castle at Cave Hill Country Park and Albert Memorial Clock Tower, a clock tower situated at Queen's Square in 1869 and one of the best known landmarks of Belfast.
Great Yarmouth, often known to locals as Yarmouth, is a coastal town in Norfolk, England. It is located at the mouth of the River Yare, approximately 20 miles (30 km) east of Norwich.The town has been a seaside resort since 1760, and is the gateway from the Norfolk Broads to the North Sea. For hundreds of years it was a major fishing port, depending mainly on the herring fishery, but its fishing industry suffered a steep decline in the second half of the 20th century, and has now all but disappeared. The discovery of oil in the North Sea in the 1960s led to a flourishing oil rig supply industry, and today it services offshore natural gas rigs. More recently, the development of renewable energy sources, especially offshore wind power, has created further opportunities for support services. A wind farm of 30 generators is within sight of the town on the Scroby Sands. The town has a beach and two piers.
Visible for miles from sea, the White Cliffs of Dover are an instantly recognizable symbol of England. These white cliffs face the European continent at the narrowest part of the English Channel and have long been a semaphore of welcome and farewell. From its founding by Rome more than 2 millennia ago, the city has become a global center of almost everything: history, theater, art, architecture, literature, sports, business, fashion, and rock and roll. Cruise visitors can explore 13th century Dover Castle which dominates the harbour and journey into London, Britain's ever-fascinating capital. There, they can explore the notorious Tower of London and view the Crown Jewels, visit Windsor Castle or see Westminster Abbey. Dover is also your gateway to Kent's green countryside, dotted with old medieval towns and castles.
City of literature, music, commerce, the capital of the Republic of Ireland, Dublin is a gracious and cosmopolitan city on the mouth of Liffey river. Surrounded by green space, including the Phoenix Park, Herbert Park and St Stephen's Green, it is an intimate place that is easy to explore. Stroll along the city, pay a visit to Dublin Castle, walk along Ha' Penny Bridge or survey the gray, stone façades of Trinity College, Ireland's oldest university. Grafton street is the place for shopping, either souvenirs or popular design brands.
Tobermory is the capital of the Isle of Mull in the Scottish Inner Hebrides. It is located in the northeastern part of the island, near the northern entrance of the Sound of Mull. Tobermory is a pretty little holiday village with brightly coloured houses and spectacular sceneries. It is worth
Stornoway is an idyllic town on the Isle of Lewis, in the Western Isles, an island chain off the west coast of mainland Scotland. Stornoway was founded by Vikings in the early 9th century. Today, it is the main port of the island due to its sheltered location. The Western Isles offer stunning sceneries and have a rich history. It is worth visiting the prehistoric Callanish Stones, a local landmark on the Isle of Lewis, constructed 1000 years before Stonehenge.
Heimaey is the largest of 15-18 islands in the Westman Islands archipelago, 13.4 km2, located just off the south-west coast of Iceland's mainland. It is considered the "Pompeii of the North", after the Icelandic eruption in Heimaey in 1973, which buried around four hundreds of houses. An entire museum, Eldheimar has been built around the remains of one of the homes. It's totally worth seeing the museum and get closer to the history of Heimaey. Everything is within walking distance. While in town, you will see the extraordinary Stafkirkjan, a Norse timber church, a gift from the Norwegians to commemorate 1000 years since Christianity, the Aquarium and Natural History Museum (Sæheimar).There are hiking paths all over the island so any reasonably fit traveler should be able to enjoy the sightseeing on foot, choosing exciting natural trail tours.
Reykjavik, the capital city of Iceland is noted for its abundant parks, brightly colored houses, steaming thermal pools and an incredibly vibrant music scene. Although small in populations, the world’s most northerly capital has everything larger cities have to offer. For passengers spending time in the city there is a wide choice of museums, galleries, restaurants and cafés. Reykjavik is the gateway to Iceland's natural wonders, which range from ice fields to thermal pools. Just a few minutes drive outside the city is unspoilt countryside where you can encounter a cross-section of Iceland’s natural wonders, geology and history. Tours outside the city give you an idea of the many contrasts of Iceland’s natural beauty from lush valleys to barren higlands, from thunderous waterfalls to silent, mystical glaciers, from lava fields to sandy coastlines, from hotsprings to geothermal spas. If you have the opportunity, don't miss a dip in the pleasant waters of the Blue Lagoon.
The port of Ísafjörður is the largest of all harbours located in the Westfjords region of Iceland, located in the Skutulsfjörður. It is also the country's third busiest port of call for cruise ships which make a dramatic journey up the Ísafjarðardjúp Bay. This natural harbour is a perfect jumping-off place for hiking, biking and kayaking. Close to the cruise quays is the Maritime Museum, located in one of the oldest houses in Ísafjörður, which traces the life and history of the settlement with a fascinating array of fishing gear and variety of boats. You will also see the oldest group of houses in Iceland, merchant properties dating back to the 18th century.
Greenland's southernmost town, Nanortalik is cruise destination surrounded by the steep mountain peaks of Tasermiut Fjord, whose rugged landscape and lush vegetation attracts serious climbers all year long. Inside the fjord are the ruins of an Augustinian monastery and the towering trees of the Qingua Valley.Visit the old town around the colonial harbor, thought to be the last point of departure of the Norse voyagers when they sailed to or from Greenland. Visitors opt for a chilly trip to the ice cap by boat or warm up in the natural hot springs at Uunartoq
Qaqortoq is the fourth-largest town in Greenland, with about 3200 inhabitants. The name "Qaqortoq" means "the White Place," and indeed, 85% of the area is under ice. Explore the small town and learn how people survive on this immense, remote island administered by the Danes but desperate for individual recognition of its distinctive culture. In the streets of Qaqortok there are many artistic sculptures made on stones, like totems, and a nice museum devoted to the expeditions to the northern part of the globe. You will also see the town fountain, the oldest in Greenland, built in 1927, the fish market, the older of two Lutheran churches in Qaqortoq, established in 1832.
Saint John is the largest city in the Canadian province of New Brunswick, known as the Fundy City due to its location on the north shore of the Bay of Fundy at the mouth of the St. John River. It hosts 13 National Historic Sites of Canada, with most notable Carleton Martello Tower (1815), Fort Charnisay (1645), the Imperial / Bi-Capitol Theatre (1913), facing onto King's Square, the Loyalist House (1817), one of the oldest residences in the city and a survivor of the Great Fire, St. John's Anglican Church / Stone Church (1826), Saint John City Market (1876), a rare and notable surviving example of a 19th-century market building and Saint John County Court House (1829), a neoclassical court house typical of early-19th-century, British public buildings in Canada. Partridge Island Quarantine Station (1830), one of two major quarantine stations in Canada in the 19th century, established to protect the citizenry from contagious diseases carried by passengers and crews of in-coming ships. The Bay of Fundy is known for having the highest tidal range in the world.
Quebec is one of the oldest cities in North America. The old district, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with remarkable stone buildings and winding streets, is famous for its European charm and well-preserved architectural treasures. Explore the Fortifications of Québec (National Historic Site) close to 4.6 km in length, that offer a unique view, the Parliament Building, the most important historical site in Québec City, Notre Dame des Victoires, built in 1688, the oldest stone church in North America. From the old district, cruise visitors can take the funicular or the "neck-breaking steps", escalier Casse-Cou, Quebec City's oldest stairway, built in 1635 and named as such due to their steepness. There, at the bottom of Côte de la Montagne, lies the Petit-Champlain district, a picture-perfect neighbourhood resembling a quaint riverside village. All year-round, visitors are enchanted by the romantic European atmosphere of this quaint neighbourhood, site of the Québec's first port, and can see here some of the colony's first houses, while enjoying coffee, drinks, lunch or shopping.
Quebec is one of the oldest cities in North America. The old district, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with remarkable stone buildings and winding streets, is famous for its European charm and well-preserved architectural treasures. Explore the Fortifications of Québec (National Historic Site) close to 4.6 km in length, that offer a unique view, the Parliament Building, the most important historical site in Québec City, Notre Dame des Victoires, built in 1688, the oldest stone church in North America. From the old district, cruise visitors can take the funicular or the "neck-breaking steps", escalier Casse-Cou, Quebec City's oldest stairway, built in 1635 and named as such due to their steepness. There, at the bottom of Côte de la Montagne, lies the Petit-Champlain district, a picture-perfect neighbourhood resembling a quaint riverside village. All year-round, visitors are enchanted by the romantic European atmosphere of this quaint neighbourhood, site of the Québec's first port, and can see here some of the colony's first houses, while enjoying coffee, drinks, lunch or shopping.
Montreal is a city in the Canadian province of Quebec, on the Island of Montreal which is located at the confluence of the Saint Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers. By arriving at the port of Montreal visitors are struck by the amazing contrast between the rich architectural heritage of the Old City and the towering skyscrapers of the city’s modern core.
Quebec is one of the oldest cities in North America. The old district, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with remarkable stone buildings and winding streets, is famous for its European charm and well-preserved architectural treasures. Explore the Fortifications of Québec (National Historic Site) close to 4.6 km in length, that offer a unique view, the Parliament Building, the most important historical site in Québec City, Notre Dame des Victoires, built in 1688, the oldest stone church in North America. From the old district, cruise visitors can take the funicular or the "neck-breaking steps", escalier Casse-Cou, Quebec City's oldest stairway, built in 1635 and named as such due to their steepness. There, at the bottom of Côte de la Montagne, lies the Petit-Champlain district, a picture-perfect neighbourhood resembling a quaint riverside village. All year-round, visitors are enchanted by the romantic European atmosphere of this quaint neighbourhood, site of the Québec's first port, and can see here some of the colony's first houses, while enjoying coffee, drinks, lunch or shopping.
Quebec is one of the oldest cities in North America. The old district, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with remarkable stone buildings and winding streets, is famous for its European charm and well-preserved architectural treasures. Explore the Fortifications of Québec (National Historic Site) close to 4.6 km in length, that offer a unique view, the Parliament Building, the most important historical site in Québec City, Notre Dame des Victoires, built in 1688, the oldest stone church in North America. From the old district, cruise visitors can take the funicular or the "neck-breaking steps", escalier Casse-Cou, Quebec City's oldest stairway, built in 1635 and named as such due to their steepness. There, at the bottom of Côte de la Montagne, lies the Petit-Champlain district, a picture-perfect neighbourhood resembling a quaint riverside village. All year-round, visitors are enchanted by the romantic European atmosphere of this quaint neighbourhood, site of the Québec's first port, and can see here some of the colony's first houses, while enjoying coffee, drinks, lunch or shopping.
Baie-Comeau is located north-east of Quebec City in Canada, on the shores of the Saint Lawrence River. The region's landscape has been shaped by glacial retreats. Visitors can enjoy activities suited to everyone and discover an incredibly rich wildlife.
Charlottetown, the largest city, capital and commercial centre on Canada's smallest province, Prince Edward Island, is an idyllic stop for cruise visitors. The Victorian architecture, the abundance of parks, and its harborside location make a pleasand mixture. Walk the cobblestones of Victoria Row or the seaside broadwalk, see the house that inspired "Anne of Green Gables," or explore the wild shore of Prince Edward Island National Park. Downtown Charlottetown includes the city's historic five hundred lots - among which the Province House- Charlottetown’s most significant cultural landmark-, Founders' Hall, Canada's birthplace pavilion, Fanningbank Government House - the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island, built in 1834 in the Georgian style, Charlottetown City Hall, which was built in 1888 in the Romanesque Revival style and is the oldest municipal hall on Prince Edward Island and St. Dunstan’s Basilica, τhe cathedral of the Diocese of Charlottetown, constructed between 1896 and 1907 and rebuilt after a disastrous fire in 1913.
The economic and cultural capital of eastern Canada, is an easygoing and hospitable metropolis, located on one of the planet's great natural harbors. The beautifully restored waterfront buildings of Halifax's Historic Properties recall the city's centuries-old maritime heritage and adorned with landmarks like the Citadel fortress, Pier 21 (Canada's Ellis Island) and the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Outside the city, cruise visitors can discover the weatherbeaten landscape of Nova Scotia's south shore, including famous Peggy's Cove and the German village of Lunenburg, so meticulously restored it has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Boston is the largest city of Massachusetts and New England, located in a natural harbour. The metropolis is showcasing significant historic sites, which you can visit by following The Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile stretch hosting 16 sites pertaining to the Revolutionary War. Don't miss its interesting museums, the Museum of Science at Science Park, with more than 400 interactive exhibits, the Museum of Fine Arts, New England's largest art museum, known for its collection of works by Claude Monet. The Institute of Contemporary Art in South Boston, all glass and sharp angles, a stark departure from the city's presiding aesthetic as well as Boston Public Library are also interesting to have a look. Take a walk at the South End, street after tree-lined street of red-brick bow-front townhouses dating to the 1800s, along with some of Boston's best restaurants, design stores and boutiques. For shopping, choose the eight-block shopping stretch of Newbury Street in Back Bay, Quincy Market or Faneuil Hall Marketplace, an ιndoor-outdoor market great place for both shopping and dining. Enjoy nature at its best, by walking along the Boston side of the Charles River, which separates the city from Cambridge, a roughly three-mile leafy path known as the Charles River Esplanade or visit Boston Public Garden (Boston Common), the nation's oldest botanical garden (1634).
A stroll along 5,6 kms long public walkway Cliff Walk will show you that the seaside city of Νewport is a rich man’s world, the playground of the rich and famous, hosting some of the most fabulous millionaire mansions. Newport's colonial heritage is well preserved as you will notice in the downtown Newport Historic District, filled with Renaissance, Rococo, French and Victorian style estates that will take your breath away! Among other highlights, are Newport's City Hall, Touro Synagogue, America's oldest existing synagogue, the Monument of th American naval commander Oliver Perry in Eisenhower Park and Rochambeau statue in Kings park - General Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, who was a key commander of the French forces who assisted the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. Newport has an enticing selection of public beaches, ideal for taking in the bracing Rhode Island sea breeze. While in town, shop lively Bowen's Wharf and taste lobster fresh off the boats.
The "Big Apple", the bustling metropolis and worldwide centrre of commerce, finance, culture, fashion and entertainment, is a wonderland for Museum hunters -, shoppacholics and show-holics... Take a walk through Times Square, catch a Broadway show, visit some of the 150 museums,- Metropolitan Museum, MoMA (Μuseum of Modern Art), Guggenheim, American Museum of Natural History- and see its different facets through an intricate patchwork of neighborhoods. Walk along Lower Manhattan, Chinatown, trendy SoHo, Greenwich Village, Little Italy... See the Statue of Liberty, climb up the Empire State Building and Ground Zero and then, relax at Central Park, one of the most famous sightseeing spots in New York, which covers 341 hectares of paths, ponds, artificial lakes and green space within the asphalt jungle.