Scandinavia, The Baltic & Iceland
Stavanger, Norway
Stavanger is blessed with history and natural beauty. From the old port, the city radiates across a network of islands interlaced with graceful bridges. Stavanger's Romanesque cathedral and old medieval lanes blend beautifully with the modern city and spectacular countryside. Journey back in time on a tour of Utstein Cloister, a beautifully preserved Augustin Monastery from the Middle Ages.
Highlights
LYSEFJORD
Running nearly 50 miles in length, the fjord features forested mountainsides, glacier-scoured cliffs and graceful waterfalls.
OLD PORT
Stavanger’s old port is a complex of narrow, cobbled lanes bordered by well-preserved 18th and 19th century houses, many boasting colourful gardens.
STAVANGER CATHEDRAL
Norway’s best-preserved cathedral was founded circa 1125 by Bishop Reinald of Winchester and built by English craftsmen.
ULLANDHAUG HILL
The hill offers panoramic views of Hafrsfjord, where in 872 King Harald Fair Hair united Norway after a fierce battle.
UTSTEIN MONASTERY
Shaded by centuries-old beech trees, the monastery boasts Norway’s best-preserved medieval cloister.
Shore Excursions