Itinerary

Fly over ice-covered Greenland as we continue towards Iceland.

Upon arrival, we'll transfer to the Hotel Borg where we will enjoy luxury accommodations in the very center of Reykjavik. The Hotel Borg overlooks the beautiful square of Austurvollur, and is situated across from Althingi, the Icelandic parliament and the cathedral.

Today, we will enjoy a walking tour with our local guide as we begin our exploration of Brugge. We will visit the famous Minnewater (Lake of Love), one of the most delightful corners of the city. Next, we will explore the Lady's Church — home to Michelangelo’s magnificent 16th-century marble statue, Madonna of Brugge — and the Market Square with its grand Belfry.

Our tour continues to the center of Bruges where we will admire Bruges’ beautiful Town Hall Square (Burg) and the ornate façade of the Basilica of the Holy Blood. The basilica was originally constructed in the 12th century as the residence of the Count of Flanders. After lunch we will visit the Groeninge Museum (‘The city museum of Fine Arts’). The collection in the museum spans several centuries (from the 14th to the 20th century) and focuses primarily on works by painters who lived and worked in Brugge.

Our flight for today takes us to Paris – the City of Lights – at the Pontoise airport.

We will indulge ourselves in the luxury of the Hotel Plaza Athenee – one of Paris’ most prestigious landmarks - located on Avenue Montaigne, the French capital’s most chic district. A leisurely evening stroll brings us to a local bistro where we will enjoy dinner.

After breakfast, we will cross the street from the Plaza Athenee to visit La Galerie Dior. Opened in Spring 2022, La Galerie Dior is a museum that covers the dazzling history of one of France’s most legendary maisons de couture. From its founding by namesake Christian Dior in 1946, through to the present day, It uses images and objects, and has room after room of stunning gowns, many that have never been displayed before to the general public.

The big entrance consists of a spiral staircase diorama with a rainbow of 1874 iconic Dior creations, recreated in 3D-printed miniatures. It is theatrical and magical, like a cross between a fashion show and a visit to Disneyland. If you take the time to read the information panels (in French and English), you can go in knowing nothing and feel like an expert on Dior when you leave.

Today, we will venture on a half-day city tour to explore the marvels of Munich. After breakfast we will discover Munich old town by foot. As we walk between sites, we will hear fun facts and history about the city and enjoy photo stops at its prettiest sights such as Marienplatz, Frauenkirche and Viktualienmarkt.

The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy this historical city. For those who wants to continue their Munich exploration, there is an optional tour to visit The Dachau Camp, the first Nazi concentration camp in Germany during the Holocaust.

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.

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

For those interested, take the hotel’s complimentary shuttle over to Lucerne to enjoy some shopping and strolling on your own.

Today, we will cruise the Bay of Kotor. Shades of the Norwegian fjords and Lake Como come to mind as we meander through the serpentine bay lined with the ancient fortified towns of Kotor, Risan, Tivat, Perast, Prcanj, and Herceg Novi. Dotted with Romanesque churches and quaint fishing villages, this is a land where time appears to stand still.

We will head to the Blue Cave as we go around the famous former prison Mamula and reach the open sea. There will be time for a swim inside the Blue Cave - a natural phenomenon that is been created by waves crashing for thousands of years at the Lustica peninsula. Iridescent lightning manifests itself on the water due to the Sun's radiance through small cave cracks.

On the way back we will visit the famous Yugoslavian military tunnels where they were hiding their ships and submarines.

Our Journey continues to Spain with a visit to San Sebastian.

Located in the northeast corner of mainland Spain, in close proximity to France, the Hotel Maria Cristina, our home for the next 3 nights, sits in San Sebastian’s historic city center overlooking the Urumea River.

While surrounded by gardens and promenades, it is just a short walk from the white sandy beaches of this resort town.

Today we will enjoy a scenic drive to Bilbao, Spain, to discover the Guggenheim Museum, a magnificent example of the most ground breaking 20th century architecture. It has been designed by the Canadian-American Frank Gehry and inaugurated by the King Juan Carlos I of Spain in 1997. The museum holds the work of modern and contemporary artists from around the world. It is worth a visit!

With our local guide, we will explore the mighty Cliffs of Moher - one of Ireland’s most famous natural wonders. Hike along the 700’ high cliffs and admire spectacular views over the Atlantic Coast, Galway Bay and the Aran Islands. There will be a stop in Doolin, a lovely village where we will enjoy a traditional Irish pub lunch.

In the afternoon, we will visit Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. The park is a living history museum depicting 17th – 19th century rural Irish life through a series of cottages and street scenes.