Stavanger
The quaint old town of Stavanger is situated on the Byfjord, an arm of the Stavangerfjord in southwest Norway.Founded in the 8th century this is one of Norway’s oldest towns.
Evocative cobbled streets full of historyStavanger’s proud heritage lives on amid the evocative cobbled streets of Gamle (old) Stavanger and the whitewashed 18th century houses, which are perhaps the best-preserved community of wooden houses in Europe. We have many different cruise tours for passengers visiting Stavanger; these not only provide you the best deals on local sights but are a great way of quickly getting to know the history and soul of this charming town. You can leave your luxury cruise liner for the Stavanger sightseeing tour which includes a visit to an Iron Age farm, great for children and adults alike. Take a boat trip around the Stavanger archipelago – a relaxing way to spend your vacation time here, rounded off with traditional waffles and hot coffee. An interesting day out is found in the comprehensive tour of Stavanger and its surroundings, where you can not only pick up great souvenirs of your vacation at a local handicrafts centre but you can see some local curiosities in the form of the great boulders at Gloppedalsuren. Finally, fans of both culture and history will be interested in Norway’s best-preserved monastery, the medieval Utstein Kloster, parts of which date back to the 13th century. |
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Directions
Ship docks in the middle of town next to the oldest part "Gamle Stavanger", and a 10 minute walk to the town's lovely market place and the charming city centre with its pedestrian street.
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STA01 - SIGHTSEEING TOUR OF STAVANGER ( approximate 3 hours) - 2012
Scenic tour past the Cathedral, the Market Place and the modern part of this lovely Norwegian village. We will visit the Iron Age Farm, a typical complex from this era, where we will learn more about life in Norway 1,500 years ago. Stop at Ullandhaug to admire the view before heading back to town to explore the centre of Stavanger with a walk through the picturesque Stavanger old part, Europe’s best preserved collection of wooden houses. Return to the ship.Please note: this tour includes walking on pebbly streets. The order of the visits may vary.
Price per person Starting from: £48.00 Adults £34.00 Children
STA02 - LYSEFJORD CRUISE ( half day ) - 2012
Board a sightseeing boat for a relaxing tour around the Stavanger archipelago. You will cruise on the splendid Lysefjord towards the impressive cliff of Pulpit Rock. This is one of Norway's natural wonders and which is best admired from the boat.Price per person Starting from: £84.00 Adults £59.00 Children
STA03 - CITY TOUR & UTSTEIN MONASTERY ( 4 hours ) - 2012 Our trip starts along the fjord to Rennfast before enjoying a fascinating itinerary through an underwater tunnel to Mosteroy Island and to Utstein Monastery, one of the best-preserved historic monasteries in Norway. We will return to the city along the main streets to the city centre before walking around Stavanger’s picturesque old town, Europe’s best-preserved collection of wooden houses.Please note: walking on cobblestone and gravel roads involved; tour not suitable for guests with mobility problems. Please note: this tour includes walking on pebbly streets. The order of the visits may vary.
Price per person Starting from: £48.00 Adults £34.00 Children
STA04 - STAVANGER & NATURAL SURROUNDINGS ( 4,5 hours ) - 2012 
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. Please note: this tour includes walking on pebbly streets. The order of the visits may vary.
Price per person Starting from: £72.00 Adults £50.00 Children
STA05 - INTRODUCTION TO STAVANGER (2 hours) - 2012 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. Please note: this tour includes walking on pebbly streets. The order of the visits may vary.
Price per person Starting from: £32.00 Adults £22.00 Children
STA06 - Stavanger Petroleum Museum & Iron Age Farm - 3,5 hours - 2012 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 small island 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: walking on uneven ground. Please note: this tour includes walking on pebbly streets. The order of the visits may vary.
Price per person Starting from: £61.00 Adults £43.00 Children
The excursions in the programme above are intended to provide MSC Guests with an idea of the different tours that can be arranged in each port of call; this programme is merely a guide and confirmation of each excursion and its description and prices will be made during your cruise. Full information can be found in the onboard Tour Magazine
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