Itinerary
Welcome to Québec! Air Journey staff will greet you at the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac. Situated in the heart of historic Old Quebec, the hotel sits high on a bluff overlooking St. Lawrence River.
All participants will meet for introductions and attend an extensive briefing covering the general procedures of our Journey as well as details for tomorrow’s departure.
Afterwards, we will gather for a welcome cocktail before dinner.
We will fly over the immense forests and numerous lakes of Labrador on our way to Goose Bay for a technical stop to refuel and have lunch. Our flight hen continues over southern Greenland's beautiful scenery before arriving in ReykjavÍk, on the west-coast of Iceland.
Today we will go on a Super Jeep tour visiting the beautiful multi-colored terrain of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. The western tip of the peninsula is the newly designated park including the Snaefellsjokull glacier and stunning coastal beaches and cliffs.
We will stop at a tiny village at Amarstapi to see the beautiful sea cliffs and visit the small settlement of Hellnar—a town sitting below the glacier at the ocean’s edge. Seabirds and cliffs dominate the area.
Fly to West Ireland. The oldest castle in Ireland, dating to 1228, Ashford fits everyone’s fantasy of a medieval fortress, with soaring turrets, breathtaking views of Lough Corrib and a resident ghost. Set on 350 scenic acres, the luxurious, five-star property was once the estate of the famed Guinness family.
The rural setting accommodates a host of outdoor activities, including fly-fishing, golf, horseback riding, and hawk flying overseen by Ireland’s first school of falconry.
With our local guide we will explore scenic Connemara. Enjoy panoramic views filled with rugged purple mountains, deep blue lakes and shimmering seascapes.
We will visit Kylemore Abbey, situated in the heart of Connemara amidst rivers, lakes and rolling hills. Most recently this former 19th century neo-Gothic mansion, with massive walls and gracious windows, was a prestigious boarding school.
Today is at leisure to relax or explore on your own.
Enjoy the hotel grounds and amenities including horseback riding, hunting, clay target shooting, golf, tennis, river fishing and falconry.
Fly to Milan where we will transfer to Como.
Situated in a breathtaking setting on the shores of Italy's most famous lake, the Mandarin Oriental Lago di Como exudes romantic Italian style perfectly complemented by timeless Oriental charm. Atmospheric, elegant and incredibly private, the hotel effortlessly blends the romance of the past with the luxury of the present.
With our local guide we will begin an exploration of Como, the lake’s main town, as we discover historic center.
After lunch, enjoy a cruise around Lake Como admiring chic hillside villas and hotels against the backdrop of the Alps.
Today is at leisure to relax or explore on your own.
Fly to Montenegro - the pearl of the Mediterranean.
Upon arrival, we will transfer to Sveti Stefan (Saint Stephen) - one of the world's most unique seaside resorts, best known for its beauty, comfort and beautiful pink sand beaches.
With our local guide we will tour the ancient towns and Unesco treasures today. Dating back to the 5th century BC, the winding cobblestone streets of Budva lead explorers to the heart of Montenegro’s cultural heritage.
We will vist the Old Town, the trademark of Budva. Originally built on an island, a sand isthmus developed between Budva and the main land and so it became a peninsula.
Old Town Budva is a unique architectural and urban unit that was already mentioned as a settlement in ancient times. According to these sources, Budva is over 2,500 years old and one of the oldest urban centres around the Adriatic Sea. The walls of the Old Town were, and still are, as much of an attraction to residential homes as for tourists, who come to visit from the furthest parts of the world. They were built in the Middle Ages when this region was ruled by the Venetians.
As you visit the Old Town of Budva, you might think that you have entered a labyrinth, with lots of narrow streets, squares, walls and towers from the late Middle Ages.
Today, the ground floors of many houses have been converted into art galleries, shops, cafes, and boutiques. Within the Old Town is the city fortress, Citadela, dating from the 5th –6th centuries AD.
There are also the churches of St. Ivan (a monumental three-nave basilica, built in the 7th century AD), St. Mary's of Punta (the oldest building, dating from 840 AD) and the Holy Trinity (built in 1804).
Today is at leisure to relax or explore on your own.
Aman Sveti Stefan’s trio of beaches provide idyllic settings for sunbathing and swimming in the warm clear waters of the Adriatic. The pink-pebble curve of the Beach, set with sun loungers, spans 170 metres along the isthmus. On the mainland, beside Villa Milocer, King’s Beach is the largest; whereas the scalloped shores of Queen’s Beach – private to the resort – are set in seclusion beside an emerald lagoon, one of the most enchanting locations on Montenegro’s coast.
Fly to Austria, where we will discover one of the most beautiful cities in Europe - ‘Vienna’. Home to some of the most beautiful Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo architecture in the world, here you will find the houses of Vienna’s great composers, including Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Haydn, Brahms and Johann Strauss, all carefully preserved.
View the historical and architectural landmarks in the city as well as a part of the picturesque Lake District and breathtaking landscapes.
This afternoon we will visit The Salzburg Marionette Theatre. Founded in 1913 by Professor Anton Aicher, its original production was Bastien and Bastienne, a marionette version of Mozart's famous opera. There will be an optional visit to a classical music concert.
Today is at leisure to relax or explore on your own.
The Hotel Imperial enjoys a genuinely unique location within a short distance of the Musikverein concert hall, the Vienna State Opera, Belvedere Palace, the Fine Arts and Natural History Museums, the Museumsquartier, as well as the city’s finest restaurants, boutiques and other attractions.
Fly to Vilnius. With the unique ambience of a rich and colorful city, Vilnius is marked by impressive Gothic, Renaissance and baroque architecture. It is set naturally at the junction of three cultures – Central, Northern and Eastern Europe, making the city a true gem of the Baltic countries.
With our local guide we will discover baroque architecture and medieval history in Lithuania’s capital.
We will gain insight into Vilnius’ culture and heritage as we stroll along quaint streets and admire top attractions including the Bernardine Church and Monastery, the Church of St Anne, Cathedral Square, the Presidential Palace and Vilnius University. Explore Gediminas Avenue, soak up the atmosphere in the UNESCO listed Old Town and enjoy panoramic views over the rooftops from Subačius Hill.
Today is at leisure to enjoy this delightful city.
The hotel is located in the very center of Vilnius Old Town, right on the Cathedral Square easy accessible to attractions within walking distance.
Fly to Stockholm.
Rich in history and tradition, 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 borne 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.
Today we will go for city tour visiting the wealthy Ostermalm District, central city areas of Hotorget and Sergel Plaza and the Renaissance styled Royal Palace.
We will then 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 drive then 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.
Today is at leisure to relax or explore on your own.
The Grand Hotel Stockholm has been home to celebrities, grand events and ordinary life-pleasers since 1874. It was the French chef Régis Cadier who initiated the first Swedish hotel that could compete with the well-known hotels in Europe.
After Breakfast and an in-depth briefing, we will launch for our over-water crossing to Iceland.
There will be a technical stop in Stavanger.
Upon arrival in Reykjavik, transfer to the Hotel Borg.
After breakfast and another in-depth briefing, we will fly to Goose Bay for a technical stop to refuel before flying our separate ways as we head home.