Enjoy a three night stay in Faroe Islands with guided excursions from Tórshavn and four nights in Iceland. Spend a week exploring Nordic gems. These two beautiful countries should be on the bucket list of any traveller searching for something refreshingly different and inspiring.

Highlights

• See some amazing sights in Faroe Islands and Iceland
• Enjoy boat trips
• Fully guided excursions

Itinerary Suggestion

Day 1 - Arrival in Faroe Islands

Upon arrival an airport shuttle will drive you to the hotel in Tórshavn. Enjoy your day in the world's smallest capital by taking a walk – on your own – in the old part of town “úti á Reyni” and one of the worlds oldest parliament “Tinganes”.

Stay 3 nights in Tórshavn.

Day 2 - Northern Eysturoy, Saksun and more

Excursion to Northern Eysturoy with a guide from 08.00 – 15.00 (included in package price). Driving past the old whaling station Áir to the villages of Gjógv and Funning. The stone formations ”The Giant and the Hag” – Risin & Kellingin – are a spectacular viewpoint from Eiði and here you can also see the highest mountain on the Faroe Islands. Visit to Saksun – a small village surrounded by high mountains in beautiful settings. Pick up and drop of at the hotel.

Day 3 - Vestmanna Birdcliffs boat trip

Excursion to Vestmanna Birdcliffs 12.30 – 17.30 (included in package price). Via the mountain road to Vestmanna where the excursion boat awaits. The boat sails along the cliff wall into a narrow strait and into some of the many grottoes. On the return to Tórshavn stop at the Viking settlements in Kvívík. The boat tour itself takes approx. 2 hours. Pick up and drop of at the hotel.

Day 4 - Departure from Faroe Islands and Arrival in Iceland

The visit on the Faroe Islands has come to an end and you are heading to Iceland. An airport shuttle will pick you up at the hotel and take you to the airport. Hopefully you will leave these 18 islands in the North Atlantic with many great memories.

Departure from the Faroe Islands - arrival in Iceland
Transfer from airport to your hotel in Reykjavík where you will stay for 4 nights. We will send you plenty of suggestions of the "must sees" in the city and optional excursions availble with pick up from your hotel.

Day 5 - Whale Watching Tour (included in package price)

Departure from Reykjavik harbour, choose from up to 5 different departure times depending on the month you are travelling. Summer season is great for whale watching, as the wildlife in the bay is at its highest peak. This is the time when the minke whales are at their most abundant, along with the white-beaked dolphins, harbour porpoises and humpback whales, giving us the chance to enjoy and understand them in their natural environment. During the puffin season, mid May to mid August, we stop by one of the puffin islands for a closer look at these charismatic birds.

If you want to upgrade your Whale Watching Experience we do offer a large range of different tours from Midnight Sun Whale Watching to Sea Angling and various combined tours. For example Whales & Viðey, Whales & Golden Circle, Whales & River Rafting, Whales & Volcanoes and many more!

Day 6-7 - Explore Reykjavik

The day is yours to explore Reykjavik and the surrounding countryside. Iceland has spectacular scenery and much of this is only an hour or two from Reykjavik. Reykjavik is an exciting modern city with lots to see and do. Relax in one of the many spas and swimming pools or book one of our fantastic day tours such as the Golden Circle, snorkelling and caving. We will send you plenty of suggestions of what to do with your free day including the “must sees” in the city.

Day 8 - Departure to the UK

Depending on your flight time, you may have the chance to enjoy the morning in Reykjavik. Take the transfer from your hotel to Keflavik Airport. If you did not get the chance to visit the Blue Lagoon yet and if flight time allows you can visit on your way to the airport. Flight to the UK.

Travel Dates: Fridays and Mondays between May - September

Price is from £1,695* per person based on two people sharing double/twin room including flights
*Subject to availability

This Included:
- Flight with Atlantic Airways from Edinburgh including 20kg luggage allowance, taxes and fees (other flight options also available)*
- Flight from the Faroe Islands to Iceland including 20kg luggage allowance, taxes and fees
- Flight from Iceland to the UK including 20kg luggage allowance, taxes and fees
- 3 nights Accommodation in Faroe Islands, 3 star hotel in Tórshavn including breakfast
- 4 night accommodation in Reykjavík , 3 star standard hotel including breakfast
- Return airport shuttle from the airport in Faroe Islands to Tórshavn
- Return airport shuttle from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik
- x4 excursions as per itinerary
- Lunch on the excursions to Eysturoy and to Sandoy
-Financial Protection (ATOL)

Not Included:
- Optional Excursions
- Travel Insurance
- Anything else not specifically listed under "this includes"

*From the end of June - mid August, there are flights to Vágar from London Gatwick once a week, every Tuesday