Itinerary

Fly over the immense forests and numerous lakes of Canada on our way to Goose Bay for a technical stop. Then continue over Greenland’s beautiful scenery before landing at Kangerlussuaq for our second technical stop. Afterwards, fly to Reykjavik, Iceland: our final stop of the day.

Upon arrival, we’ll transfer to The Reykjavik EDITION. This property, sets a new standard of luxury in Iceland's capital. Set against scenic mountain views on the Old Harbour, the hotel is conveniently located adjacent to Harpa, the landmark concert hall and conference center, and is just steps from Laugavegur, the main shopping street in downtown Reykjavik.

Fly to Shannon where we will transfer to the picturesque village of Adare.

Situated in the lush heartlands of County Limerick, Adare Manor and Golf Resort is one of Ireland’s most evocative and spellbinding hotels. Steeped in exotic history and surrounded by medieval ruins, its 840-acre demesne is home to beautiful parklands, superb trout fishing on the river Maigue, and a renowned 18-hole championship golf course.

Today we will get up close with the world’s most majestic birds of prey. Our professional resident falconers will introduce us to a selection of eight raptors from a family of impressive birds of prey from around the world.

During our falconry experience, you will meet several owls from our aviary, it could be any combination drawn from the following; ‘Tiny’ our Scops Owl, ‘Olaf’ our Snowy Owl, ‘Oscar’ our Eurasian eagle Owl, ‘Willow’ our Bengal Eagle Owl, ‘Che’ our Mexican Striped Owl, ‘Noddy’ our Dark Breasted Barn Owl, or ‘Orlan’ our Common Barn Owl. We will also meet one of our Falcons, generally recognised as the fastest animals on the planet, and at least one Harris Hawk, which will fly free to your gloved hand.

After a delicious breakfast, we will join our guide for a tour of Arles, where Van Gogh created some of his most celebrated paintings between 1888 and 1890. Enjoy time at leisure in the charming town before returning to the barge for a lunch on board.

Cruise to Avignon, watching the scenery of the Rhone Valley drift by. We will pass the Pont Saint-Benezet (the famous Pont d’Avignon from the song) before mooring up at the quay opposite the gate to the walled city. Then, we will enjoy an afternoon excursion to the magnificent Pont du Gard, part of the Roman aqueduct that transported spring water from Uzès to Nîmes. You can still swim in the tranquil waters that flown beneath this remarkable piece of Roman architecture. We will return to the boat for an indulten dinner on board.

This morning we will enjoy a leisurely cruise as we pass through the Ecluse de Bollene, the second deepest lock in Europe with a drop of approximately 23 meters. After lunch, arrive at our evening mooring location of Viviers and embark on a walking tour of the charming medieval town, exploring its winding cobbled streets and impressive St Vincent Cathedral. Later, visit a fragant lavander farm before returning to the barge for dinner.

The Douro Valley is one of the most magnificent wine regions in the world. Characterized by the steep terraced vineyards that line the wide and winding Douro River, the hillsides are interspersed with white and yellow hacienda style wineries.

We will explore this beautiful valley as we visit some of the top wineries and enjoy VIP tours and tastings at these fascinating estates. Meet the expert winemakers and sample the rich ports and reds that are produced here. Later we will embark on a cruise along the winding Douro River.

Our flight for today will takes us to Seville - the capital of Southern Spain’s Andalusia region.

We will transfer to Hotel Alfonso XIII, commissioned by the King of Spain to play host to International Dignitaries during the 1929 Exhibition, Hotel Alfonso remains an iconic cultural landmark. Tonight, we will attend a Flamenco Show, and afterwards, we will enjoy dinner at a Michelin Star restaurant.

Our Journey continues to Marrakech in North Africa. Known as the "Red City", Marrakech is one of the world's most mysterious and fascinating cities. As the second of the four Imperial Cities of Morocco, it is at the crossroads of Arab, Berber and Sudanese civilizations.

After clearing customs in Marrakech, we will transfer to Royal Mansour. Set within the walls of Marrakech’s old city, the Royal Mansour Marrakech is an oasis of elegant riads all with private courtyards, fountains, and plunge pools.

Today we will try one of Royal Mansour Marrakech’s cooking workshops and we will take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn delicious and balanced recipes from their renowned chefs.

During the class, we’ll be introduced to an incredible wealth of culinary knowledge keeping pleasure at its heart. From traditional Moroccan recipes and practical tips to the exploration of alternative diets – we will learn their chefs’ best-kept secrets.

Today we will enjoy an unforgettable full-day boat trip to the islands of the La Maddalena Archipelago. We will visit all the most beautiful islands: Spargi, Budelli, Santa Maria and La Maddalena in a unique setting, and we will have plenty of time to swim in crystal clear waters, and check out some local souvenir shops.

Today we will enjoy a Glacier & Iceberg Cruise, sailing past a fascinating variety of floes and icebergs.

On a clear day, the landscape is truly surreal. Hundreds of icebergs surround Ilulissat. They vary in shape from flat- topped hunks to jagged mountain peaks, and vary in size from small doghouses to mega-cruise ships and larger. And that's just the part above the surface! The Ice Fjord, which is close to Hotel Arctic, was included on UNESCO's World
Heritage List at the 28th of The World Heritage Committee in the summer of 2004.

The Ice Fjord contains one of the biggest and most active glaciers in the world. Its 3,000 square kilometre area advances at a rate of 20 metres per day. The glacier "calves" about 10 % of the inland ice that is pressed out into the sea from Greenland, and there is nothing in the whole world that resembles it.

On the shores of Hudson Bay, embark on a Tundra Buggy adventure in search of Arctic fox, Arctic hare, caribou and summer polar bears. Then, take a private excursion via Zodiac boat on the Churchill River to see beluga whales, which migrate into the warm shallow waters, followed by a visit to the 18th-centruy Fort Prince of Wales.