LUXURY NORWEGIAN FJORDS CRUISE ON THE

"NIEUW STATENDAM"

9 DAYS

Our cruise/tour to Norway is a journey into breathtaking and rare landscapes of genesis: high mountains, thick forests, endless ice fields in the Arctic Circle, huge waterfalls and, most importantly, deep, beautiful blue fjords. Unlike tours that require exhausting travel in Scandinavia, we have chosen to focus on Norway - the most beautiful of all countries in Scandinavia – and to do it on one of Holland America's luxury liners. We'll enjoy all the major tourist attractions, plus a variety of deep blue fjords, towering mountains and breathtaking scenery. This is a full 9 day trip with a scent of "the wonders of creation." Day 1: Sunday August 18, 2019: Amsterdam We'll arrive to Amsterdam airport. After arrival we'll head to the Port of Amsterdam and where we'll complete the embarkation process and get our cabin keys. We will board the Holland America Lines "Nieuw Statendam" luxury vessel that will serve as our deluxe floating hotel for the duration of the cruise. We set sail at 17:00. Here are a few facts about Holland America's NIEUW STATENDAM:

12 floors

Restaurants and lounges surrounded by panoramic views

Elegant boutique

Bar complex in the atrium

Upgraded and decorated theater

Spacious and elegant rooms with a window (rooms with

balconies at an additional charge)

TV with DVD

In addition to the ship offers a magnificent hall for performances,

music and singers, casino, bars, luxury restaurants, a spa, gym,

swimming pool and Jacuzzi, and of course an active entertainment

team every day.

Day 2: Monday August 19, 2019: At Sea A relaxing day at sea to enjoy lectures and all of the ship’s wonderful, pampering facilities.

Day 3: Tuesday August 20, 2019: Flam, Stalhaeim, Mountain Train – Cruise the Sognefjord Today we'll anchor in Flam and enjoy one of the most fascinating tours in the area. We'll drive towards the city of Stalheim. There, we'll climb to the top of the mountain for a spectacular view of the green valley. At this point, the Germans set up cannons and built bunkers during the Second World War. In addition, the Germans set up a trial farm to improve the Aryan race by "hybriding" German men with local blond girls. We'll continue to Flam where we'll climb to the mountain town of Mirdal on the special train which is considered one of the most beautiful railway lines in the world and one of the most impressive engineering operations. The train travels in wild landscapes with special stops for photographs. Twenty tunnels with a total length of more than six kilometers were excavated during the construction of the route. During the journey we will cross several rivers, glaciers, snowy peaks, waterfalls and isolated farms. At the end of the visit we will return to the ship and sail along the Sognefjord. Day 4: Wednesday August 21, 2019: Stavanger In the morning we will dock in Stavanger, the third largest city in Norway. We will tour the Old City and see the wooden houses which date back to the 18th and 19th centuries. According to some this is the largest wooden city in Europe. Stavanger is a magnet for workers interested in integrating into the oil drilling industry in the North Sea. We will visit the unique oil museum that describes the discovery of oil in the North Sea and its development into the economic sector. Day 5: Thursday August 22, 2019: Kristiansand Today we will dock in the port city of Kristiansand, which is the capital of Vest-Agder in Norway. The city is ranked fifth in the country. The center of the city is called Quadadorn, after the square grid of parallel streets that bisects the city center. We'll tour the city and see its main sites: Christianholm Castle and the Fossbein district, as well as the traditional and picturesque wooden houses of the Old Town district. Day 6: Friday August 23, 2019: Oslo This morning our luxurious cruise liner docks at the port of Oslo. We'll disembark from the ship for our tour of the Norwegian capital. We'll see the castle of Akarshus, built in the 14th century as a fortress, designed to protect Oslo from attacks from the sea. After that we'll visit the largest park in Wijland. The park has 212 bronze and granite sculptures that look like real people and arouse a desire to touch them. From there we'll continue to the Kontiki Museum. The museum is dedicated to the raft used by the renowned Norwegian naval researcher Thor Heyerdahl is on display. Heyerdal traveled extensively across the oceans trying to prove that even thousands of years ago, people could reach various places in the world using primitive means of transportation. At the end of the visit we will return to the ship to prepare for Shabbat. Day 7: Shabbat August 24, 2019: At Sea Shabbat provides us a relaxing day at sea. Shabbat services, meal, shiurim and time to enjoy the ship's wonderful luxuries. Day 8-9: Sunday August 25, 2019: Amsterdam – Back home Our cruise to Norway is over. We'll leave the ship at the port of Amsterdam and make our way into the enchanting city of Amsterdam. We will visit the Anne Frank House and see the magnificent Portuguese Synagogue, Dam Square, alongside the Queen's Palace and the pedestrian mall full of shops. Once our walking tours are over, we'll travel to Amsterdam's Schipol International Airport for our flight back home.

DATES, PRICES AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO KNOW DEPART RETURN DURATION PRICE SINGLE

SUPPLEMENT PRE WEEKEND (3 NIGHTS)

18 AUG 2019 25 AUG 2019 8 DAYS $4070 $1885 $590

Price Includes:

8 day cruise on the Holland America Luxury Cruise Liner

Air conditioned coach for transfers and tours

Accommodation during the cruise in a state room with window

Kosher full board during the cruise

Professional experienced English-speaking guide

Entrance to all sites mentioned in the itinerary

Experienced tour guide from the staff of Shai Bar Ilan

Logistics and Kashrut supervisor during the cruise

Tips for local service providers

Price Excludes International flights

Health & Travel Insurance

Personal expenses and services

Evening excursions and entertainment that is not included in the tour program

Tips for cruise staff ($120 per person)

Tip for guide (Recommended: $5 per person per day)

Payment Terms

Upon registration: $500 per person Up to 75 days prior to departure – completion of 30% of the tour price

Up to 45 days prior to departure – completion of 100% of the tour price

Deposit, Cancellation Fees & Policy:

o Cancellation for any reason from registration until 90 working days prior to departure - $97 only

o Cancellation for any reason from 89 to 30 working days prior to departure - $47 + $1500 per person

o Cancellation for any reason from 29 to 11 working days prior to departure - $47 +

$2500 per person o Cancellation for any reason from 10 working days and less prior to departure – 100%

cancellation fee for the tour and all added expenses o If airline tickets have been issued before cancellation, the cost of same will

be added to the cancellation penalty

Notes

Fridays, Saturdays, Festivals and Chol Hamoed in Israel, as well as Sundays and Holidays abroad, are not considered as working days

If airline tickets have been issued, and/or added services (eg: visas) have been purchased before cancellation the cost of same will be added to the cancellation

penalty

Change of times, cancellation or delay of flights, sailings or other modes of transport are the sole responsibility of the airline, shipping company or Transport Company.

The itinerary may change due to change of flight times or other objective reasons. The performance of the trip is subject to the conditions and responsibilities as they

appear on the website

Please ensure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of

return

Currency Exchange Rates Due to the significant changes occurring daily in foreign exchange rates against the dollar,

which cause the cost of services to rise in dollars, an accurate calculation will be made of the

trip before the date of departure and the price of the trip will be updated accordingly.