Itinerary

Transatlantic Journey July 2021
Date:
July 17, 2021 - August 08, 2021
Meeting point:
Bar Harbor, Maine (KBHB)
Length:
22 days / 21 nights
Mileage:
8,365 NM
Day 1 - Sunday, July 18: Home > Bar Harbor, Maine

Air Journey staff will welcome you at the Bar Harbor Inn for introductions and to attend a detailed briefing and flight safety demonstration. We’ll cover the route, regulations, flight plans, safety, etc.

Afterwards we’ll meet for a welcome cocktail before dinner.

Hotel : Bar Harbor Inn
Welcome cocktail and Dinner included
Day 2 - Monday, July 19: Bar Harbor > Goose Bay, Canada > Reykjavik, Iceland 620 + 1,340 NM

On our way today we will fly over the immense forests and numerous lakes of Labrador. There will be a technical stop in Goose Bay. Our flight then continues over ice-covered Greenland and then our second water crossing to Reykjavik. Because we will be approaching the Arctic Circle and the “land of the midnight sun,” we will have an astonishing 19 hours of daylight!

Hotel : Hotel Borg
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 3 - Tuesday, July 20: Reykjavik > Stockholm, Sweden 1145 NM

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 4 - Wednesday, July 21: Stockholm

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 5 - Thursday, July 22: Stockholm

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

Hotel : Grand Hotel Stockholm
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 6 - Friday, July 23: Stockholm > Vilnius, Lithuania 385 NM

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.

 

Hotel : Kempinski Cathedral Square
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 7 - Saturday, July 24: Vilnius

With our local guide we’ll discover baroque architecture and medieval history in Lithuania’s capital. We’ll 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.

Hotel : Kempinski Cathedral Square
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Day 8 - Sunday, July 25: Vilnius

Today is free to enjoy this delightful city at leisure.

Hotel : Kempinski Cathedral Square
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 9 - Monday, July 26: Vilnius > Warsaw, Poland 215 NM

Fly to Warsaw. Once called “Paris of the East,” this was one of Europe’s most beautiful cities until it was flattened in World War II. Over the past decades, Warsaw has rebuilt itself, rising up from the ashes and emerging once again as one of Europe’s great cities.

Hotel : Raffles Europejski
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 10 - Tuesday, July 27: Warsaw

Depart with our local guide for a city tour of Warsaw. Sites include the Palace of Culture, Radziwill Palace, where the beloved composer Frederic Chopin gave his first concert, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Grand Theatre, and Constitution Square.

 

Hotel : Raffles Europejski
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Day 11 - Wednesday, July 28: Warsaw

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

Hotel : Raffles Europejski
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 12 - Thursday, July 29: Warsaw > Tivat, Montenegro 595 NM

Fly to Montenegro – the pearl of the Mediterranean.

Upon arrival, we will transfer to One&Only Portonovi. Situated just off the open Adriatic coastline at the entrance to Boka Bay in Herceg Novi, One&Only Portonovi is the jewel of Montenegro's flourishing new Riviera. Experience pristine beaches, sun-soaked sailing, and forest hiking.

 

Hotel : One & Only Portonovi
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 13 - Friday, July 30: Tivat

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’ll 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's 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’ll visit the famous Yugoslavian military tunnels where they were hiding their ships and submarines.

Hotel : One & Only Portonovi
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Day 14 - Saturday, July 31: Tivat

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

Hotel : One & Only Portonovi
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 15 - Sunday, August 1: Tivat > Ljubljana, Slovenia 295 NM

Fly to Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia. It’s 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 only add to the beauty of one of the smallest capital cities in Europe.

Hotel : InterContinental Ljubljana
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 16 - Monday, August 2: Ljubljana

Discover authentic Ljubljana as we stroll along the charming streets of Slovenia’s capital while learning about its rich history and local culture.

We’ll learn about the city’s oldest architecture as we explore lively squares and produce markets, ornate Robba Fountain and the Cathedral of St Nicholas. Admire Baroque facades in Old Town, walk across the iconic Dragon Bridge, and enjoy breathtaking views as we ascend up the hill on a funicular ride to Ljubljana Castle.

Hotel : InterContinental Ljubljana
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Day 17 - Tuesday, August 3: Ljubljana

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

Hotel : InterContinental Ljubljana
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 18 - Wednesday, August 4: Ljubljana > Buochs, Switzerland 295 NM

Fly to Buochs where we will transfer to the Burgenstock Hotel. Should there be inclement weather, our backup is the airport in Basel, France.

Perched atop a mountain in central Switzerland, the Burgenstock Hotel overlooks beautiful Lake Lucerne with heartstopping 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. A fascinating location where one can almost touch the skies!

Hotel : Bürgenstock Hotel-Switzerland
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 19 - Thursday, August 5: Buochs

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 that’s fun as well as beautiful. Enjoy the fresh lake air on an outing on Lake Lucerne. You’ll be fascinated by the scenery, the attractions of inland navigation, and the historical places dotted along the shoreline.

Hotel : Bürgenstock Hotel-Switzerland
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Day 20 - Friday, August 6: Buochs

Discover Lucerne’s highlights and back streets, exploring with our local guide as we learn about 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, Lunch and Dinner included
Day 21 - Saturday, August 7: Buochs > Stavanger, Norway > Reykjavik, Iceland 720 + 845 NM

After breakfast and an in-depth briefing, we will launch for our over-water crossing to Iceland. There will be a stop in Stavanger for lunch and to refuel.

Hotel : Hotel Borg
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 22 - Sunday, August 8: Reykjavik > Goose Bay, Canada > Bangor, ME 1,340 + 610 NM

After breakfast and another in-depth briefing, we will head to Goose Bay for lunch and to refuel. We will then fly to Bangor, ME, to clear US customs before flying our separate ways as we complete our journey home.

Hotel : Hotel Borg
Breakfast included