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Dover

Today Dover is a major port town facing into the English Channel and the second busiest cruise port in the UK. What makes Dover so special is its impressive location with miles of beautiful, un-spoilt coastline and its internationally famous White Cliffs dominated by Dover Castle, known throughout the world. Dover is the town in Kent which is geographically closest to the continent and, as the world´s busiest ferry port, many justifiably describe as ´the gateway to England´. The cliffs are popular with tourists and offer the opportunity for wonderful walks and superb views out towards the English Channel. Or you may simply choose to simply gaze at them from the beach.

Rotterdam

Rotterdam is located about a half-hour away from The Hague and an hour from Amsterdam, and has the largest port in Europe, with the rivers Meuse and Rhine providing excellent access to Basel, Switzerland and into France. This city is known for its Erasmus University and the cutting-edge architecture as the large congress and concert building called De Doelen, many well known museums. Rotterdam has its own orchestra, the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra with its world famous musical director Valery Gergiev, plus many theatres that includes the new Luxor theatre and movie theatres. Rotterdam has also a lively cultural life (the Ahoy complex located in the south of the city hosts pop concerts and all sorts of music, poetry and cinema festivals, exhibitions, tennis tournaments and other activities). Northwest of Rotterdam you will find the major zoo called Diegaarde Blijdorp complete with a walkthrough sea aquarium called Oceanjum.

South Queensferry (Edinburgh)

Town located 16 kms from the center of the city of Edimburgh "Capital of the Culture". Outstands the Stirling Castle, an important military fortress and the royal palace. Also outstands the episcopal church od Saint Mary, the eldest building in the town, and the Black Castle, a house built in the principal street on 1626.

Invergordon (Scotland)

Invergordon is a town and port in Easter Ross, in Ross and Cromarty, Highland, Scotland.At present the port is visited by many large cruise liners each year, as the deep water port allows disembarkation for coach tours in the northern Highlands.Invergordon is now the mural town of the Highlands and hopes to emulate the success of her mentor in Chemainus, British Columbia. Currently the town is adorned with a series of 17 murals. The paintwork created by a selection of artists tells the stories of the local community and the area. This trail is a result of a community project which was initially designed to integrate local community groups . The trail, which was opened by the Princess Royal, now acts as a major tourist draw. Take a moment to view their pieces, Channel, Foundations and Bubblefield. As ever, these artists drew their source material from working with a broad cross-section of local people. Infrastructure. Popular shore excursions include visits to Loch Ness, nearby castles and distilleries.

Lerwick (Shetland Islands)

Lerwick is the capital of the principal island of Mainland, and is the most northern village of Britania. The atractions of the village include the old port, the city chamber, flower parks, in the outskirts the Pictish Broch in Clickimin, a prehistoric site that has a fortress of the Bronze Age.

Stornoway (Outer Hebrides)

Originally a Viking settlement, Stornoway is now the main town on the island of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, situated around a bustling harbour and offering a range of local specialist shops selling local handcrafted goods (jewellery and the famous Harris Tweed). The traditionns are still there and the beautiful Isle of Lewis is considered the heartland of the Gaelic culture. It is also home to some of the most important prehistoric sites in Scotland including the Neolithic Callanish Stones and Pictish Carloway Broch. 

Belfast

Belfast Harbour (also the Port of Belfast) is a major maritime gateway in Northern Ireland, It is increasingly popular with cruise liners. Belfast is the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland and the second largest city on the island of Ireland after Dublin. Situated at the mouth of the River Lagan on Belfast Lough, Belfast is surrounded by low hills. After years of violence, its center has been polished up making it great to walk through the pedestrian streets, shop in its arcades and spend some time in its pubs or dine in its excellent restaurants. Belfast city centre is focused on Donegall Square and Belfast City Hall in its centre. The City Hall is the grand centerpiece of the city and the orientation point for your exploration of Belfast. Running north from the centre of Donegall Square is Donegall Place, a broad and bustling shopping street, which will lead you towards the Cathedral Quarter and the Arts School. Bedford Street, becomes Dublin Road, which, leads south to the University Quarter, area where you´ll find the Botanic Gardens, art galleries and museums. Belfast is home to a wide range of parks and open spaces, making it one of the greenest cities in Ireland. The Golden Mile is the area around Great Victoria Street beyond Bradbury Place and it is considered the city´s best address for restaurants and pubs. The famous I.R.A. and Protestant murals are just to the west of the city center and it´s perfectly safe to go there and take photos.

Greenock (Glasgow)

Greenock is a scottish city located in the west of the country, on the mouth to the south of estuary of the river Clyde. Along with Gourock and the Port of Glasgow, they form an urban core of about 75.000 inhabitants. Greenock is located about 20 km from Glasgow, comunicated along the european Route E05 that ends in Algeciras, Spain. it is also connectes to the capital by train, and it is an important passenger and comercial port.

Liverpool

Liverpool is a city in the county of Merseyside, on the side of the estuary of the river Mersey. The popularity of The Beatles and of Liverpool Football Club have made Liverpool a touristic destination. Liverpool Cruise Terminal is located at Pier Head in the heart of the waterfront; it is clearly identifiable once you reach the Liver Buildings. Port address: Liverpool Cruise Terminal. Pier Head. Princes Parade. Liverpool. L3 1DL

Dun Laoghaire (Dublin)

Dun Laoghaire is a beautiful costal city located 7 miles south of Dublin. With a very pretty harbor, one of the largest in the country, it has become a very popular tourist destination. It has a wide range of cultural and leisure activities, with a modern spirit, that make it a unique city.

Cork (Ireland)

Cork is the second most important city in ireland. In this location you will feel a pleasant physically and spiritually, especially if you visit the inn at the top of a high hill more than 200 years old.The city is famous for holding the International Film Festival. The lakes in the area are one of the most important tourism attractions.

Isle of Portland

Swim under the great natural arch of Durdle Door, which juts out imposingly towards the sea and is approximately 140 million years old. Breathe in the salty sea air, of Weymouth beach, savour a delicious dish of fish and French fries, and snap photos of the coastline as you stroll along the boardwalk that runs along the curve of this beach. At Corfe Castle admire reenactments of battles taking place among medieval ruins and learn about the role this fort played in the English Civil War.

Dover

Today Dover is a major port town facing into the English Channel and the second busiest cruise port in the UK. What makes Dover so special is its impressive location with miles of beautiful, un-spoilt coastline and its internationally famous White Cliffs dominated by Dover Castle, known throughout the world. Dover is the town in Kent which is geographically closest to the continent and, as the world´s busiest ferry port, many justifiably describe as ´the gateway to England´. The cliffs are popular with tourists and offer the opportunity for wonderful walks and superb views out towards the English Channel. Or you may simply choose to simply gaze at them from the beach.

Rotterdam

Rotterdam is located about a half-hour away from The Hague and an hour from Amsterdam, and has the largest port in Europe, with the rivers Meuse and Rhine providing excellent access to Basel, Switzerland and into France. This city is known for its Erasmus University and the cutting-edge architecture as the large congress and concert building called De Doelen, many well known museums. Rotterdam has its own orchestra, the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra with its world famous musical director Valery Gergiev, plus many theatres that includes the new Luxor theatre and movie theatres. Rotterdam has also a lively cultural life (the Ahoy complex located in the south of the city hosts pop concerts and all sorts of music, poetry and cinema festivals, exhibitions, tennis tournaments and other activities). Northwest of Rotterdam you will find the major zoo called Diegaarde Blijdorp complete with a walkthrough sea aquarium called Oceanjum.

Alesund (Norway)

Alesund is a town and municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is part of the traditional district of Sunnmøre, and the center of the Alesund Region. It is a sea port, and is noted for its unique concentration of Art Nouveau architecture. The town of Alesund is the administrative centre of Alesund Municipality, as well as the principal shipping town of the Sunnmøre district The Norwegian Centre of Art Nouvea Architecture, Jugendstilsenteret, is situated in Alesund. Its a museum and competence center with exhibitions telling the story of the town fire and Art Nouveu/Jugendstil in Norway and Europe. Alesund is the site of the annual Norwegian Food Festival.

Trondheim (Norway)

It is the capital of Norway,Trondheim it is the third most populous and largest city municipality in Norway, after Oslo and Bergen. With its wide streets and part of its centre transformed into pedestrian centre a beautiful place with a long history.

Honningsvag (Norway)

The city of Honnigsvag is 1.900kms from the North Pole, the visitors can be in one of the higest points in europe. From here we can see one of the most impressive natural phenomena, Midnight Sun, in the near dates to the summer solstice, the sun is visible 24 hours a day over the Arctic Ocean.

Tromso (Norway)

Full of churches, cathedrals, castles, museums like the polar Museus or the Tromso Museum or the botanic garden are some of the things to see. It´s history, aswell as the religion, have been linked to the artic fishing, a source of wealth in this region for centuries. From the point of view of touristic interest, we can find in this city the Prestvannet lake in the center of the Island of Tromsoya.

Leknes (Norway)

The town is situated in the geographical middle of the Lofoten archipelago on the island of Vestvågøya. The natural surroundings are among the most stunning in Norway, with mountains, peaks, cliffs, and white sandy beaches. The town's harbour Leknes Havn is one of Norway's most important and visited harbours for cruise ships. The old school has been converted into a museum. Every year the wonders of nature and the living coastal culture attract thousands of visitors, filling the brief weeks of summer with life and sound - and the midnight sun.

Skjolden (Norway)

Skjolden is a small town in Luster, surrounded by mountains, great extensions of water and valleys. The port is one of the most important. Near Skjolden we can find the National Jostendalsbreen Park, from where you can watch the biggest glaciar in Europe.

Sognefjord (cruising)

Sognefjord or Sognefjorden is the largest and most well known fjord in Norway and the second longest in the world

Leirvik

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Dover

Today Dover is a major port town facing into the English Channel and the second busiest cruise port in the UK. What makes Dover so special is its impressive location with miles of beautiful, un-spoilt coastline and its internationally famous White Cliffs dominated by Dover Castle, known throughout the world. Dover is the town in Kent which is geographically closest to the continent and, as the world´s busiest ferry port, many justifiably describe as ´the gateway to England´. The cliffs are popular with tourists and offer the opportunity for wonderful walks and superb views out towards the English Channel. Or you may simply choose to simply gaze at them from the beach.