Spend a few hours discovering the main sights of Stavanger, Norway’s fourth-largest city on the country’s south-western coast. The tour will take you past the 12th-century, Romanesque-style Stavanger Cathedral, the Market Place and through the modern part of the city. You will also visit the Iron Age Farm, a fascinating complex that illustrates how life was lived in Norway approx. 1,500 years ago. A stop will also be made in Stavanger’s Ullandhaug quarter for a chance to admire the wonderful view. You will then head back into town to explore the centre of Stavanger on foot, taking in the picturesque old town – known as Gamle Stavanger - which is home to Europe’s best-preserved collection of old wooden houses. Your tour ends with your return to the ship. Please note: this tour involves walking on cobbled streets and is not recommended for guests using a wheelchair. Taking photos or shooting videos inside the Iron Age Farm is prohibited.

Price per person $77.00 Adults $54.00 Children

   

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            Spread out in the waters off the northern Norwegian coastline near the town of Stavanger lies a group of larger and smaller islands that is simply referred to as the Stavanger Archipelago. While many of the islands are only sparsely inhabited by humans, they are home to abundant wildlife and boast spectacular scenery. There is no better way to enjoy views of the rugged coastlines and dramatic landscapes of both Norway and these islands than from the comfort of a modern boat, cruising in the direction of Lysefjord and the incredible cliff-top vantage point known as Pulpit Rock. When you see the way it towers over the fjord, you will understand how it got its name. The rock is considered to be one of Norway's natural wonders – and the very best way to admire its impressive proportions is from the fjord in a boat.

Price per person $130.00 Adults $91.00 Children

   

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        A scenic trip north from Stavanger to the coast begins this tour, after which the coach will drive through the incredible undersea road tunnel that links mainland Norway with Mosterøy island. Thanks to the tunnel, a journey that once took hours can now be completed in a mere 30 minutes. A visit to the island’s beautiful Utstein Abbey is next. It is regarded as Norway’s best-restored monastery and is still in active use today. The monastery is dedicated to St. Laurence and dates back to the 13th century. On returning to the port by main road, a walking tour of Stavanger’s picturesque old town, boasting Europe’s best-preserved collection of wooden houses, brings your tour to a leisurely close. The many sights to see on this tour are certainly worth a photo, so do bring your camera. Please note: this tour includes walking on cobblestone and gravel paths with some steps; it is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair.

Price per person $78.00 Adults $55.00 Children

   

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          Stavanger, Norway's fourth largest city, is a charming blend of antiquity and modernity. Towards the end of the 18th century Stavanger became a leading commercial and industrial town; the herring fisheries were a key commercial activity and canning factories flourished, as did shipbuilding. Today oil-related activities have grown in importance both in and around Stavanger. Our excursion begins with a drive along the Dirdal River to Byrkjedals-tunet, a former 1920s cheese factory which today houses a restaurant, a candle maker’s workshop and shops selling souvenirs and traditional handicrafts. Refreshments will be served with time afterwards to browse the area. Continue by bus to the nearby Gloppedalsuren, Norway's largest field of boulders - some as big as houses. We will drive through the farming area of Jaeren and past the beaches at Sola before arriving at Stavanger for a short city sightseeing tour before returning to Stavanger pier.

Price per person $112.00 Adults $78.00 Children

   

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        A short sightseeing excursion that covers the highlights of Stavanger. We will pass Stavanger Cathedral, built in 1125 and the only Cathedral in Norway to retain all of its original architectural features. In front of the Cathedral lies the colourful market square. We will drive through Eiganes Road lined with elegant villas and pass Ledaal Manor, the King’s residence when in town. The excursion continues towards the sandy beaches of Jæreb before returning to the city through Stavanger’s old town, home to the best-preserved wooden village in Europe which dates back to the XVI and XVII centuries.

Price per person $51.00 Adults $36.00 Children

   

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        Towards the end of the 18th century, Stavanger became a prominent industrial town; herring fishing was a key commercial activity and canning factories flourished, as did shipbuilding. Today, though, it is oil that fuels Stavanger’s local economy, and all those with an interest in energy will be keen to visit the Petroleum Museum. Our excursion begins with a drive to the Iron Age Farm at Ullandhaug to see model farmhouses from these times; a local guide will demonstrate how flour was made and clothes were woven 1,500 years ago. En route to the Petroleum Museum, we will pass the impressive ‘Swords in the Rock’ monument, an enormous sculpture composed of three Viking swords, measuring 9 metres high. The monument commemorates the battle of Hafrsfjord, of 872, when Viking King Harald Haarfagre unified Norway’s 29 small kingdoms into one country. The Petroleum Museum opened in 1999 and is located on a peninsula in the middle of Stavanger harbour. Highly educational and of interest to children and adults alike, the museum features interactive guides and demonstrations, explaining the origins of oil. We will return to the ship with a walk through old Stavanger with its narrow lanes of picturesque, well-preserved wooden houses. Please note: this tour involves walking on uneven ground and is not recommended for guests using a wheelchair. Taking photos or shooting videos inside the Iron Age Farm is prohibited.

Price per person $96.00 Adults $67.00 Children

   

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