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In the Footsteps of the Vikings Northbound Tour

 
10 days/9 nights - Orkney Islands, Faroe Islands, Iceland
2008 DEPARTURES
Saturdays June 14 to August 23
PRICE
CA$2649
Per person, twin share
INCLUDED 

· Northlink ferry Aberdeen to Kirkwall (seat)

· 3 nights moderate Kirkwall accommodation (twin with facilities and breakfast)

· Stone Age to Iron Age day tour

· Northlink ferry Stromness to Scrabster (seat)

· 1 night moderate Scrabster/Wick accommodation (twin with facilities and breakfast)

· Smyril Line ferry Scrabster to Torshavn (couchette)

· 2 nights moderate Torshavn accommodation (twin with facilities and breakfast)

· Torshavn and Sornfelli day tours

· One-way airport transfer Torshavn to Vagar

· One-way flight Faroes to Reykjavik Domestic

· 3 nights moderate Reykjavik accommodation (twin with facilities and breakfast)

· Reykjavik City Tour

· Golden Circle Classic day tour

· One-way transfer Reykjavik to Keflavik Airport

NOT INCLUDED

· International airfare to Aberdeen/from Reykjavik

· Taxes and fees

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This exclusive program offers travellers a unique journey across the Atlantic. Offered in both north and southbound itinerary options, the journey links Iceland, the Faroe Islands and the Orkney Islands.

Day 1: Begin your journey aboard the Northlink ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall, transfer to town and check in to your accommodation for three nights

Day 2: Today’s day tour will take you to see the archaeological sights from the Stone Age to the Iron Age.

Day 3: Visit the St Magnus Cathedral and the remains of the Earl’s and Bishop’s Palaces, take a tour of the Highland Park Distillery and the visit the shops for some locally made jewelry. Enjoy dinner at a selection of restaurants in town.

Day 4: Visit Stromness this morning and board the ferry to Scrabster, where you will spend one night

Day 5: Board the comfortable Norrona ferry and embark on a full day sailing experience to the Faroe Islands, spend two nights in Torshavn

Day 6: This afternoon’s tours include a bus and walking tour around Torshavn, introducing you to the old and new parts of town.  Then a short bus tour will take you to Sornfelli for an incredible view across the islands.

Day 7: A shuttle transfer early this afternoon to Vagar airport where you board a flight to Iceland, spend three nights in Reykjavik

Day 8: This morning you will join a guided tour of the city, see the sights and spending the afternoon exploring on your own.

Day 9: A guided tour of the Golden Circle is planned for today, visit Geysir hot spring area, Gullfoss waterfall and Thingvellir National Park.

Day 10: Transfer to the airport for your return flight, you may wish to upgrade this transfer to include a stop of the famous Blue Lagoon.  This geothermal mineral spa will leave you feeling relaxed and revitalized after your journey.

Ask us about options to upgrade your accommodation, ferry journeys and to add additional time in Iceland and Scotland.

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