Itinerary

On our way today, we will fly over the immense forests and numerous lakes of Labrador on our way to Kuujjuaq for a technical stop. Then continue over southern Greenland's beautiful scenery before landing in Kangerlussuaq. Because we will be approaching the Arctic Circle and the “land of the midnight sun”, we will have an astonishing 20 hours of daylight!

Experience a private tour to enjoy a full day of sightseeing with a visit to the famous Geysir hot spring area with numerous hot springs and geysers - one of them erupts every few minutes; take a look at the magnificent waterfall Gullfoss; visit the volcanic crater Kerid and the greenhouse village Hveragerdi; drive across Gjabakkavegur Pass to the Thingvellir National Park, a unique place of beauty, with its interesting geology and history; then cross Mosfellsheidi Heath to Reykjavik; visit the Blue Lagoon. It is certainly a great experience that is not to be missed. You will see volcanic craters, geysers, waterfalls and the national park Thingvellir, which is Iceland’s national treasure and one of its most beautiful spots.
 
Dinner will be at the famous downtown restaurant, Einar Ben, located in one of the oldest trading buildings in Reykjavik.

An introduction to Paris for first time visitors with a half-day city tour of the Eiffel Tower, Trocadero, St. Germain des pres, Notre Dame, Le Marais is on schedule in the morning.
 
In addition, outside the hotel you have the prestigious Avenue Montaigne, as well as the Champs Elysees, for great shopping.
 
We will take time for a cocktail in a private home facing the Eiffel Tower before enjoying a Dinner River Cruise down the Seine to discover Paris by Night.

We will fly to Spain today and discover the charming island of Ibiza. This island has no secrets for us as we have enjoyed our family vacation here for the past 25 years.
 
With a mixture of Greek and Moroccan style, this beautiful island is ideal for exploring its beautiful, typical countryside.
 
Our hotel, Fenicia Prestige Thalasso Spa, is situated on the banks of the Santa Eulalia River.

Today we continue 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'll transfer to our beautiful hotel, La Mamounia, located on the outskirts of the city.

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

Our tour follows the Eastern coast of the island. We'll stop at Cabanas de Sao Jorge, a unique village overlooking the sea and surrounded by mountains and vineyards that feature some of Madeira's most spectacular scenery. We'll stop for lunch in Ponto Delgada, a picturesque village with breathtaking natural surroundings. Continue to Sao Vicente, idyllically set in a beautiful valley where you will be able to visit the best underground volcanic features ever found on the island, Sao Vicente Caves. The return journey takes you through stunning valleys and ravines carved into the island over millions of years, passing through the beautiful zone of Ribeira Brava.

Fly to Lisbon. Upon arrival, transfer to the Four Seasons. The hotel reflects the charm of historic Portugal and offers vistas of Eduardo VII Park, St. George's Moorish Castle, the Old Town and the Tagus River from atop one of Lisbon's seven hills.

Today we will fly to Dinard which sits on a rocky promontory at the top of the Rance River opposite St.Malo. Victorian Gothic villas - many now hotels - overlook the sea, and gardens and parks abound. The old is still best. One of France's best-known resorts, Dinard offers well-sheltered bathing and healthful sea air in La Manche ("the Sleeve," as the French call the English Channel). During the Victorian era, Dinard, once a fishing port, became popular with the English, who wanted a Continental holiday that was "not too foreign."

Today we will tour the countryside with a visit to Loch Ness to search for Nessie.
 
We'll visit Clava Cairns - three beautiful cairns in a wooded river valley, each surrounded by their own Stone Circle. This site contains stone circles, burial mounds, outlying standing stones, kerb cairns, cup-marked rocks and a very peaceful setting. Although all of the cairns are now roofless, this does enable you to see and understand their construction better. Although there are over 60 known "Clava Cairns" as a type in this part of Scotland, (Corrimony being one) these are the originals the others were names after.
 
Our tour will finish with a stop at Cawdor Castle where you can explore the fabulous grounds and/or historic buildings of what must be the finest inhabited medieval keep in Scotland.

 After an in-depth briefing, we will head for Kangerlussuaq, Greenland.