Itinerary

Journey to Europe June 2022
Date:
June 05, 2022 - June 25, 2022
Meeting point:
Quebec City, Canada
Length:
21 Days / 20 Nights
Mileage:
8,663 NM
Day 1 - Sunday, June 05: Home → Quebec City, Canada (CYQB)
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Make your way to Quebec City, Canada, for the start of our TBM Journey to Europe. Air Journey staff will welcome you at the Chateau de Frontenac for introductions and to attend a detailed flight briefing. Together we will cover the route, regulations, flight plans, safety, etc. for your Journey.

Hotel : Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
Welcome cocktail and Dinner included
Day 2 - Monday, June 06: Quebec City, Canada (CYQB) → Kuujjuaq, Canada (CYVP)→ Kangerlussuaq, Greenland (BGSF) 690 + 725 NM
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Fly over the immense forests and numerous lakes of northern Canada on our way to Kuujjuaq for a technical stop.

Then continue over southern Greenland’s beautiful scenery before landing at Kangerlussuaq in western Greenland. The airport’s Kangerlussuaq Museum illustrates the town’s past as a U.S. airbase during WWII.

Because we will be approaching the Arctic Circle and the “land of the midnight sun”, we will have an astonishing 20 hours of daylight!

Hotel : Hotel Kangerlussuaq
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 3 - Tuesday, June 07: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland (BGSF) → Reykjavik, Iceland (BIRK) 730 NM
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Today, our north Transatlantic crossing continues to Reykjavik, Iceland, where we will transfer to the Hotel Borg. Enjoy luxury accommodations in the very center of Reykjavik. The Hotel Borg overlooks the beautiful square of Austurvöllur and is situated across from Althingi, the Icelandic parliament and the cathedral.

Hotel : Hotel Borg
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 4 - Wednesday, June 08: Reykjavik, Iceland
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Today we will enjoy an incredible Super Jeep tour where you will witness Iceland’s most exciting natural attractions.

First, we will visit Thingvellir National Park—a unique place of beauty with its interesting geology and history before heading eastbound on the mountain road to Lyngdalsheioi to view the lava fields on the hills above Laugarvatn.

At Haukadalur we will visit the famous Strokkur geyser erupting and spewing boiling water into the air. We will spend some time here observing the eruptions and exploring the hot springs before heading up to the magnificent Gulfoss waterfall cascading into the white Hvita River along with glacial water.

Hotel : Hotel Borg
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Day 5 - Thursday, June 09: Reykjavik, Iceland (BIRK) → Stockholm, Sweden (ESSB) 1,145 NM
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Fly to Stockholm. Rich in history and tradition, the more than 130 year old Grand Hotel Stockholm occupies a prime position on the city's waterfront overlooking the Royal Palace and Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s old town, a timeless classic that has played a pivotal role in shaping Stockholm as the cosmopolitan city that it is today.

The hotel has born witness to some of the world's greatest achievements. Since 1901, the Nobel Prize laureates and their families have all been guests of the Grand Hotel Stockholm and the list of royalty, heads of state and artists who have stayed is impressive.

Hotel : Grand Hotel Stockholm
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 6 - Friday, June 10: Stockholm, Sweden
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Enjoy a city tour with our local guide to visit the wealthy Ostermalm District with the central city areas of Hotorget and Sergel Plaza and the Renaissance styled Royal Palace.

Next we’ll explore the 18th to 20th century buildings in the Kungsholmen district including City Hall (this is where the Nobel Prize Award dinners are held every year).

Our visit continues to the southern shore of Saltsjon island for an amazing view of the city from the top of picturesque Fjallgatan Street.

Continue to Stockholm’s charming Old Town, “Gamla Stan", with time to stroll along the charming cobblestoned streets.

Hotel : Grand Hotel Stockholm
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Day 7 - Saturday, June 11: Stockholm, Sweden

Today is at leisure to relax or explore on your own. With the hotel’s central location, you are within walking distance to many of the city’s highlights.

Hotel : Grand Hotel Stockholm
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 8 - Sunday, June 12: Stockholm, Sweden (ESSB) →Prague, Czech Republic (LKPR) 580 NM
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Our journey continues to the Czech Republic to discover the beautiful city of Prague. One of the most beautiful and most visited cities of Europe. Prague is lively and sophisticated, drawing on its centuries-old tradition of breakthrough-thinking in literature, music, architecture and engineering.

At the crossroad of centuries old trade routes and now the cultural and economic center of the Czech Republic, Prague is an art-filled jewel in the heart of Europe. Alive with music and culture, it offers elegant riverside promenades, breath-taking architecture and café-lined square.

Hotel : Mandarin Oriental Prague
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 9 - Monday, June 13: Prague, Czech Republic
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After a leisurely morning and lunch, we will depart with a private local guide for a walking tour of Prague Castle and Lesser Town.

The largest ancient castle in the world, Prague Castle sits on the highest hill in the city. Gigantic St. Vitus Cathedral, part of the castle, towers over the city and took 600 years to build.

The crown jewels of the Bohemian Kings and relics of St. Wenceslas, the 10th-century Duke of Bohemia, are on display. We’ll explore the history and precious cultural and architectonic heritage of Prague. It is one of the most attractive sites in Europe and, not only for its geo-graphic location, is called the “Heart of Europe”. It lies in the center of Bohemia on the river.

Hotel : Mandarin Oriental Prague
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Day 10 - Tuesday, June 14: Prague, Czech Republic (LKPR) → Zurich, Switzerland (LSZH) 280 NM
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Our next stop is Lucerne, Switzerland. We will fly into Zurich before transferring to Lucerne for our stay at the Burgenstock Hotel. Perched atop a mountain in central Switzerland, the Burgenstock Hotel overlooks beautiful Lake Lucerne with heart-stopping panoramic views.

The deep hues of the lake provide a dramatic contrast with the verdant greens of the surrounding forest and countryside. Beyond, the snow-capped Swiss Alps create a scenic Alpine backdrop.

Hotel : Bürgenstock Hotel-Switzerland
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 11 - Wednesday, June 15: Zurich, Switzerland
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The hotel’s private funicular (cable car) takes guests down to the marina and Lake Lucerne. With our local guide, we’ll enjoy a boat excursion on the lake to admire the beautiful scenery and surrounding area from the water.

After an enjoyable lunch in Lucerne, we will continue our guided tour through the narrow streets, viewing the historical places and attractions on land. Together, we will discover the city’s history and hear stories from daily life as we meander from the Chapel Bridge to the Octagonal Water Tower and Lucerne Castle. Delve into Lucerne’s historic Old Town, stroll along the city walls, and see the 16th-century houses for which Lucerne is famous.

Hotel : Bürgenstock Hotel-Switzerland
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 12 - Thursday, June 16: Lucerne, Switzerland
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Today is at leisure to relax and explore this beautiful city on your own. Lucerne is ranking among the prettiest cities in the world. Enjoy the panoramic views, the picturesque landscapes and the eye-catching souvenirs shops. For those interested, take the hotel’s complimentary shuttle over to Lucerne to enjoy some shopping and strolling on your own.

Hotel : Bürgenstock Hotel-Switzerland
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Day 13 - Friday, June 17: Zurich, Switzerland (LSZH) → Menorca, Spain (LEMH) 500 NM
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Today, we will leave beautiful Switzerland and retrieve our planes and fly to Menorca – one of the Balearic Islands located in the western Mediterranean Sea— from the mountains we head to the islands.

 

For the next three nights, we will be guests at the Menorca Experimental, a property that feels like you are stepping into an artist’s painting.

Hotel : Menorca Experimental
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 14 - Saturday, June 18: Menorca, Spain
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Today we will cruise the local waters by private boat (weather permitting) as we explore the island by sea. There will be plenty of time for swimming as we explore the many “calas” or bays of the area, some only accessible by boat. Along the way, we will stop at a local restaurant for lunch.

Hotel : Menorca Experimental
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Day 15 - Sunday, June 19: Menorca, Spain

Today is at leisure to relax or explore on your own.

Hotel : Menorca Experimental
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 16 - Monday, June 20: Menorca, Spain (LEMH) → Tarbes, France (LFBT) 275NM
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We have planned an overnight stop in Tarbes, France, to visit the Daher TBM Factory. Only a short flight from Menorca, a stop by of the birthplace of your great airplane is a must!

Hotel : le Rex Hôtel
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Day 17 - Tuesday, June 21: Tarbes, France (LFBT) → Deauville, France (LFRG) 370NM
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This morning, we continue north to Deauville, France, for our visit of Normandy. Upon landing, we will transfer to the Chateau de Canisy, the private and most unique chateau of Count Denis de Kergolay in Canisy.

Enjoy the lifestyle of French royalty in this privately-owned Normandy castle. Set on 800 acres of verdant Normandy countryside and in existence for 1,000 years, the Chateau de Canisy is a historic presence of monumental proportions. Even more special still, is the fact that for those thousand years it has be-longed to the same family, and it’s their home.

Hotel : Hotel Château de Canisy: France
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 18 - Wednesday, June 22: Deauville, France
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We embark on a journey of discovery, visiting the sites of D-day (June 6, 1944) - the largest invasion force in history. Codenamed OVERLORD, it delivered five naval assault divisions to the beaches of of Normandy (codenames UTAH, OMAHA, GOLD, JUNO and SWORD).

We will walk among the cliffs, bunkers and edges, visit several museums, D-Day memorials and the very moving American Cemetery.

Hotel : Hotel Château de Canisy: France
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 19 - Thursday, June 23: Deauville, France
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Today is at leisure to relax and explore this beautiful small town on your own.

Hotel : Hotel Château de Canisy: France
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 20 - Friday, June 24: Deauville, France (LFRG)→ Prestwick, Scotland (EGPK)→ Reykjavik, Iceland (BIRK) 410 + 750 NM
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After breakfast, we will start our trek back towards home as we fly to Iceland. There will be a stop in Prestwick, Scotland, for fuel before continuing on to Reykjavik.

Upon landing, we will transfer to the Hotel Borg. Tonight, we will gather for a group dinner in downtown Reykjavik.

Hotel : Hotel Borg
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 21 - Saturday, June 25: Reykjavik, Iceland (BIRK)→ Kangerlussuaq, Greenland (BGSF)→ Goose Bay, Canada (CYYR)→ Bangor, ME (KBGR) 40 + 870 + 610 NM

After breakfast, we will launch on our final legs of the Journey. Today we fly to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, followed by Goose Bay, Canada, both stops for fuel.

From there, we will then fly to Bangor, ME, to clear US customs before flying our separate ways as we complete our journey home.

Breakfast included