Arrive in the colorful port town of Bergen, the gateway to the Norwegian fjords. Transfer from the airport and after lunch stroll historic Bryggen Wharf, a UNESCO World Heritage site, before embarking the ship. Lunch and dinner are included on Day 2.
Wednesday - Aug 14, 2024
Day 2
Orkney Islands, Scotland
Enjoy a morning at sea, then see the standing stones at the Ring of Brodgar and the stone-slab village of Skara Brae. Step into the past at the red sandstone Cathedral of St. Magnus, built in 1137.
Thursday - Aug 15, 2024
Day 3
Shetland Islands, United Kingdom
Our ship glides past the towering bird cliffs of Noss to look for murres and kittiwakes. Visit the Jarlshof archeological site, a prehistoric and Norse settlement continuously inhabited for more than 4,000 years, and keep an eye out for the famous Shetland ponies.
Friday - Aug 16, 2024
Day 4
Torshavn, Faroe Islands
The rugged Faroese are proud of their Viking ancestry, reflected in their ancient language and love of the sea. We explore the Faroe Islands with stops in Streymoy, the largest of the 18 islands that make up the archipelago. At Streymoy we visit Torshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands, where wooden boats bob at anchor in the harbor and harken back to Viking times. Places of interest include the natural history museum and the nearby Kirkjubour archaeological site, a medieval farming and religious center. The scenic landscapes of northern Streymoy are home to the incredible bird cliffs of Vestmanna, offering the chance to watch for puffins, gannets, and northern fulmars. ... Read More
Saturday - Aug 17, 2024
Day 5
Faroe Islands, Denmark
Sunday - Aug 18, 2024
Day 6
Faroe Islands, Denmark
Monday - Aug 19, 2024
Day 7
Djupivogur, Iceland
Our ship docks in Djupivogur and we drive down the coast to explore the vast Vatnajokull ice cap and the deep-blue icebergs of the large ice lagoon of Jokulsarlon. Alternatively, go by 4x4 vehicle to visit some of the secluded valleys and remote waterfalls in the countryside around Djupivogur, or visit a local farm to meet the families living in rural Iceland. ... Read More
Tuesday - Aug 20, 2024
Day 8
Grimsey Island, Iceland
Enjoy a morning at sea as we sail northward around the land of fire and ice, going ashore in the evening at the tiny island of Grimsey. Home to nesting sea birds, it lies exactly on the Arctic Circle.
Wednesday - Aug 21, 2024
Day 9
Akureyri, Iceland
Bus Travel
Cruising Lake Myvatn, Iceland
Bus Travel
Akureyri, Iceland
Drive to Lake Myvatn, the most geologically active area in Iceland. See the mud pools at Hverarond and the unforgettable sight of Godafoss, the waterfall of the gods. Visit the explosion crater at Viti. Drive to Akureyri with its beautiful period houses, backed by snowcapped mountains.
Thursday - Aug 22, 2024
Day 10
Isafjordur, Iceland
Friday - Aug 23, 2024
Day 11
Flatey, Iceland
Isafjordur is surrounded by water on three sides, sculpted by glaciers. Explore the town and taste some Icelandic culinary delicacies, or enjoy a hike into the backcountry of Iceland. Learn about the fishing industry that was the mainstay of this town for generations. Continue to charming Flatey Island, a trading post for centuries, for walks around the 19th-century hamlet and opportunities to see and photograph numerous species of birds. Zodiac cruise the coast and see where Erik the Red sailed from in the year AD 982, bound for Greenland. ... Read More
Saturday - Aug 24, 2024
Day 12
Westmann Islands, Iceland
The Westman Islands were formed by undersea volcanoes and are among the youngest of the world's archipelagos. Surtsey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was created in 1963 and 10 years later, Heimaey was threatened by lava flows that nearly closed off its harbor. Visit the crater where the earth is still hot and see areas that were engulfed by lava. ... Read More
Disembark in Reykjavik with options to visit the Sky Lagoon, an intimate, luxurious thermal bath that looks over the North Atlantic Ocean, or the Reykjanes Peninsula to view the Mid-Atlantic ridge, prior to the flight home.
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