Itinerary
Welcome to Quebec City! Air Journey will greet you at the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac.
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 Kuujjuaq for a technical stop to refuel and have lunch.
Our flight then continues over southern Greenland’s beautiful scenery as we land at Kangerlussuaq for a second technical stop before arriving in Reykjavik. Because we will be approaching the Arctic Circle and the “land of the midnight sun,” we will have an astonishing 20 hours of daylight.
Today we will go on a Super Jeep tour visiting the famous Geyser hot spring area, take a look at the magnificent waterfall Gulfoss, visit the volcanic crater Kerid and the greenhouse village Hveragerdi. Then drive across Gjabakkavegur pass to the Thingvellir National Park - a unique place of beauty with interesting geology and history - before arriving at our final stop - the ‘Blue Lagoon,’ Iceland’s most unique and popular attraction that is not to be missed!
Fly to Amsterdam. Often referred to as the other “Royal Palace of Amsterdam,” we will transfer to De L’Europe Amsterdam that occupies a scenic waterfront location on the Amstel River.
Embark with our local guide on a walking tour for an intimate insider's view of this beautiful city. We will view Amsterdam’s historical center including Dam Square, the Royal Palace, the Anne Frank House, the Rembrandt House Museum and the infamous Red Light District while we learn about an intriguing historical background and snap photos of the UNESCO-listed canals and 17th-century gabled houses.
In the afternoon we will visit the Van Gogh Museum.
Today is at leisure to relax or explore on your own.
Fly to Nice in the French Riviera. Located in Cannes, at the southernmost tip of the Cap d’Antibes, the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc is nestled in a park of centuries old pine trees.
This elegant Napoleon the ‘Third Style Building’ looks over the sea providing uninterrupted views of the Mediterranean and the Lérins Islands.
This afternoon we will head to the helipad for our helicopter transfer to Chateau de Berne – situated on 1,300 acres of preserved nature set in the heart of a Provincial vineyard.
Discover the estate’s great wines with a tasting at La Cave and breathe in the sweet fragrance of Provence as we stroll along the estate’s extensive grounds crossed by two rivers.
At the end of our visit, we will return to our hotel by helicopter transfer.
Today is at leisure to relax by the hotel’s historic pool that is refreshed with natural sea water or explore on your own.
Enjoy the quintessential Riviera playground, with a stretch of private shore, parkland, pool and pontoon.
Fly to Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia, a charming city full of artists, museums and galleries. The Ljubljanica River flows through the center of town, past Baroque buildings and under the ramparts of the ancient castle on the hill.
The magnificent high peaks of the Julian Alps surrounding the city adds to the beauty.
Upon arrival, we will transfer to a soaring glass façade that sets the scene for our memorable stay at InterContinental Ljubljana hotel.
Discover authentic Ljubljana as we stroll along the charming streets of Slovenia’s capital while learning about its rich history and local culture. Explore the Baroque Town Hall, the adjacent beautifully ornate Robba Fountain, the lively produce markets and the Cathedral of St. Nicholas.
We will learn about the city’s oldest architecture as we explore lively squares and walk across the iconic Dragon bridge and enjoy breathtaking views of the Ljubljana Castle.
Today is at leisure to relax or explore on your own.
Fly to Salzburg – birthplace to classical music genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Situated on the northern edge of the Alps, Salzburg sits like a baroque jewel on the banks of the River Salzach. Upon arrival, we will transfer to Hotel Sacher, built in 1866 and set on the riverbank overlooking the Baroque Old Town and the Fortress Hohensalzburg. This hotel has welcomed leaders and luminaries from the Sir Karl Popper to Placido Domingo.
View the historical and architectural landmarks of the city as well as a part of the picturesque Lake District and breathtaking landscapes. Experience excellence, comfort, hospitality and culture.
In the 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.
Today we will visit ‘The Red Bull Hangar-7,’ a private airport hangar owned by the founder of the energy drink company Red Bull, Dietrich Mateschitz. Built for hosting Mateschitz’s private airplane collection, Hangar-7 consists of a growing number of small, not so small and some large historic and contemporary planes, helicopters and a collection of Formula-1 race cars.
Our Lunch will be at Hangar-7 which is not only an events location, but a meeting point for art lovers and bons vivants too.
Fly to Saint-Louise in France where we will visit the Alsace wine region as we make our way to the Park Hotel Vitznau in Lucerne.
Situated on the banks of Lake Lucerne in the heart of Switzerland, the luxurious Park Hotel Vitznau provides magnificent panoramic views of exhilarating alpine scenery in a setting of world-class service.
Travel by train to Stans where we will take the 19th century funicular for an exciting ride to the "Kälti" station. There we will board the double decker cable car with an open upper deck offering spectacular views of the Alps as we head to the summit of Stanserhorn. At 6,225 feet, enjoy the immense view over 10 lakes and 3 countries from the viewing platform.
We will have lunch at the revolving restaurant.
We will enjoy a walking tour through Lucerne – a beautiful lakeside city of 14th century churches and ornate historic bridges.
Explore the Old City squares with historical buildings, the Italian Renaissance style Town Hall and the Lion Monument— this most sentimental of all Swiss monuments commemorates the Swiss Guards who lost their lives in 1792 during the French Revolution. See Lucerne's trademark and Europe’s oldest covered bridge – the Chapel Bridge and Water Tower.
Fly to our next destination Tallinn, situated on the northern coast of Estonia on the Gulf of Finland. Founded in 1248 but with the earliest human settlements dating back to 3000 years BC, Tallinn is one of the oldest cities of Northern Europe.
In 1878, the Revaler Handels Bank built the magnificent building that is now the Hotel Telegraaf in the medieval Old Town of Tallinn. Designed by the architect Peter Schreiberg from St. Petersburg, it was originally a four-story house with the two topmost floors added later. Now a luxury hotel featuring Elemis SPA and Restaurant Tchaikovsky, the Telegraaf is situated next to the Town Hall Square which dates back to the 13th century.
We will explore romantic cobblestone streets, charming red roofs, medieval and gothic style houses during a walking tour in the best-preserved Old Town in northern Europe. Experience the highlights of the historic city while you learn about the country through local eyes. Our visit wouldn’t be complete without a stop at Toompea Hill to enjoy panoramic views of medieval and modern Tallinn from the two unique viewing platforms.
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 a 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 enchanting cobblestoned streets.
Fly to Vagar in the Faroe Islands - an archipelago between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic; about halfway between Norway and Iceland.
Upon arrival, enjoy a spectacular view of the beauty of the Faroes as your plane slips past the rugged splendor of Mykines, then alongside the towering basalt sea stacks at the entrance to Sørvágsfjørður, then over the picturesque village of Sørvágur and onto the runway.
We will explore Torshavn’s old town, consisting of Reyn and Undir Ryggi, home to two dozen or so small, black-tarred wooden houses with white-framed windows and grass roofs.
After lunch, we will go with the boat Lakeside on the Sørvágsvatn/Leitisvatn lake, only one of its kind in the Faroes, and experience the beautiful nature of the Faroe Islands both on the lake and on shore and learn about the local history and culture.
After breakfast and another in-depth briefing, we will fly to Reykjavik and then Kangerlussuaq for technical stops to refuel before flying on our separate ways as we head home.