11 nights. France, Belgium, Norway, Iceland

Day 1

london (tower bridge),uk

Departure: 17:00

Of all the European capitals, London resonates most profoundly in the minds of travellers. We soak up London before we even realise it exists and when we finally approach the city, it doesn't let us down. There are the red double-deckers, the bobbies and stoic guards at Buckingham, Westminster Abbey, and the chimes of Big Ben, sounding familiar, as we've heard them before. We see these things with a sense of satisfaction. Yet there's plenty to surprise. London isn't quaint. London isn't a museum, though you could spend all your time hopping from one to the next. It's a bustling, urban sprawl, with traffic jams, shops, and a remarkable international population. Visit the many monuments with nearly a millennium's worth of history, from Chaucer's grave to the pub where the captain of the Mayflower had a pint to Piccadilly Circus, one of London’s most snapped sights. But don’t overlook modern London, with its intensely active theatres, international cuisine, political protests, the latest in music and fashion, punks and peers, and everyone in between. In 1777, writer Samuel Johnson said when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life, and the phrase still rings true. There's something different to experience every day in London.

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Day 2

paris (le havre), france

Arrival: 06:00 - Departure: 20:00

Le Havre is a port city at the mouth of the Seine, on the English Channel in the region of Upper Normandy in France. Le Havre is French for "the harbour". Historically, Le Havre has always been the harbour for Paris, with goods transferring there between ocean-going vessels and barges which go to Paris via the Seine.Le Havre was heavily bombed during the Battle of Normandy. The reconstruction of the town was undertaken by August Perret using reinforced concrete. This project has led to the city being added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.The most important places to visit in Le Havre are: St Joseph's Church, the Cathedrale Notre Dame, the Maison de l'Armateur and the Town Hall, located on one of the largest squares in France. It is possible to climb the tower for view of the lay out of the city.

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Day 3

brussels (zeebrugge),belgium

Arrival: 10:00 - Departure: 18:00

Zeebrugge is a village on Belgium’s coast and a suburb of Bruges, for which it serves as the modern port. Zeebrugge functions both as the international port of Bruges-Zeebrugge and as a seaside resort, with hotels, cafés, a marina and a beach. Zeebrugge lies on the coast of the North Sea. Its central position on the Belgian coast, its short distance from Great Britain, and its proximity to densely populated, industrialised cities make it a crossroads for traffic from all directions. A dual carriageway to Bruges links Zeebrugge to the European motorway network, and the village can also be reached by train or tram. A 12 km canal connects the port to the centre of Bruges. It is Belgium’s most important fishing port, and the wholesale fish market located here is one of the largest in Europe.

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Day 5

Maloy

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 18:00

Måløy is a town in the municipality of Kinn in Vestland county, Norway. It lies on the south-eastern side of the island of Vågsøy, about 3 kilometres north-east of the village of Holvika and about 6 kilometres south of the village of Raudeberg. The Måløy Bridge links the town centre with the Deknepollen area on the mainland. Sør-Vågsøy Church is located in Måløy. Måløy is one of Norway’s most important fishing ports. In 1997, the municipality granted Måløy official town status. The town covers 2.15 square kilometres and has a population of 3,283, giving it a population density of 1,527 inhabitants per square kilometre. Until 2020, it was also the administrative centre of the former Vågsøy Municipality. The Måløydagene festival is held in the town every year. In 2004, Måløy was chosen as one of the main ports for the 2008 Tall Ships’ Races. The town hosted the participating tall ships from 28 July to 4 August. The event had a budget of 18 million kroner, with the county council contributing 2.5 million. The town offered generous hospitality and gave the crews a warm welcome, and together with STI organised a wide range of activities for them.

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Day 7

alesund, norway

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 17:00

Old-fashioned pinnacle buildings dot the stone-paved streets of Alesund, a bustling port surrounded by jade-green fjords and forested mountains. After burning to the ground in 1904, Alesund was rebuilt and lavishly embellished with the help of Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany. The Norwegian architects who supervised the rebuild were heavily influenced by Jugendstil, the German version of Art Nouveau, and the town is now one of the best remaining examples of this sinuous, highly personalised, turn-of-the-century style. Moreover, Alesund is the perfect place to explore some of Norway's most famous natural and cultural attractions. Alesund's beautiful Art Nouveau architecture is known far and wide. Narrow streets are crammed with buildings topped with turrets, spires and gables that bear decorations of dragonheads and curlicues. As one of the few remaining Art Nouveau towns in the world, in 1998 Alesund was awarded the coveted Houens National Memorial Prize for the preservation of its unique architecture. The Alesund Museum, in the centre of town, illustrates the city’s rich past with ship models and vintage clothing. For a breathtaking view of Old Alesund, the harbour, and the mountains beyond walk up to Aksla hill. Birdwatchers will enjoy the island of Runde, a sanctuary for birds. Alesund is a modern city with a varied cultural scene and exciting cafes and restaurants. The sea, the fjords, the mountains, the multitude of islands, all so pretty and inviting and the myriad of turrets, spires and beautiful ornamentation that give the town its distinctive character are like something from a fairytale.

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Day 9

akureyri, iceland

Arrival: 09:00 - Departure: 20:00

Akureyri is a town in the north of Iceland. It's the second largest urban area in Iceland and the fourth largest municipality. Often referred to as the Capital of North Iceland, Akureyri is a significant port and fishing centre. Akureyri is a very picturesque town with its location by a scenic fjord, eclectic building styles and streets winding their way through gorges. Spend some time walking around the town centre, see the impressive church and Listagilið (literally "the art canyon"), home to a number of arts and crafts galleries and shops. The peaceful municipal botanical garden, Lystigarðurinn, is worth a visit, as are the several small museums scattered around the town.

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Day 10

isafjordur, iceland

Arrival: 09:00 - Departure: 18:00

Ísafjörður is a town in the northwest of Iceland and the seat of the Ísafjarðarbær municipality. It is the largest town on the Vestfirðir (Westfjords) peninsula, and the municipality also includes the nearby settlements of Hnífsdalur, Flateyri, Suðureyri, and Þingeyri. The town is situated on a sand spit, or eyri, in Skutulsfjörður, a fjord that opens into the larger Ísafjarðardjúp. The island of Vigur, located nearby, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the area around Ísafjörður.

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Day 11

reykjavik, iceland

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 23:59

Reykjavik is not your typical capital city, it has no magnificent buildings, or a historic city centre or grand monuments, this city is much more than that. Iceland’s capital is different, full of life and very close to nature. Its location, at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, between two fjords and surrounded by a lunar volcanic framework, makes the city, whose name literally means Bay of Smokes, incomparably special. The world’s northernmost capital is the perfect place for outdoor and wildlife enthusiasts. Surrounded by sea, whale watching is one of the most popular tourist activities. The city has plenty of open spaces: parks, pedestrian areas, a lake situated next to the city hall and Nauthólsvik geothermal beach just 15 min away from the city centre. Throughout the city there are 7 municipal geothermal pools where locals go to socialise and relax after work. Other activities like cycling, hiking, horse riding, sailing and fishing can all be enjoyed on the doorsteps of the capital. Aside from all its natural wonders, Reykjavik always has something to offer. It is a cosmopolitan and dynamic city full of museums, art galleries and cosy coffee shops. Its nightlife is exciting and outrageous, during a night out, it seems locals are making up for the prohibition on beer that was in force till 1989 and nightspots tend to stay open until the early hours of the morning. During the day, the capital is a much more relaxed place, with its neat colourful houses, rubbish-free streets and an easygoing pace of life. Reykjavik is considered one of the cleanest, greenest and safest cities in the world. Getting lost in this city is almost impossible: Hallgrímskirkja church and Öskjuhlíð hill are visible from most places in the city centre and are essential landmarks for orientation. Reykjavik is dynamic, creative, modern, cosy and very special. Its peculiar personality and magnetic surroundings will make you agree that there’s no better city in the world.

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Day 12

reykjavik, iceland

Arrival: 06:00

Reykjavik is not your typical capital city, it has no magnificent buildings, or a historic city centre or grand monuments, this city is much more than that. Iceland’s capital is different, full of life and very close to nature. Its location, at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, between two fjords and surrounded by a lunar volcanic framework, makes the city, whose name literally means Bay of Smokes, incomparably special. The world’s northernmost capital is the perfect place for outdoor and wildlife enthusiasts. Surrounded by sea, whale watching is one of the most popular tourist activities. The city has plenty of open spaces: parks, pedestrian areas, a lake situated next to the city hall and Nauthólsvik geothermal beach just 15 min away from the city centre. Throughout the city there are 7 municipal geothermal pools where locals go to socialise and relax after work. Other activities like cycling, hiking, horse riding, sailing and fishing can all be enjoyed on the doorsteps of the capital. Aside from all its natural wonders, Reykjavik always has something to offer. It is a cosmopolitan and dynamic city full of museums, art galleries and cosy coffee shops. Its nightlife is exciting and outrageous, during a night out, it seems locals are making up for the prohibition on beer that was in force till 1989 and nightspots tend to stay open until the early hours of the morning. During the day, the capital is a much more relaxed place, with its neat colourful houses, rubbish-free streets and an easygoing pace of life. Reykjavik is considered one of the cleanest, greenest and safest cities in the world. Getting lost in this city is almost impossible: Hallgrímskirkja church and Öskjuhlíð hill are visible from most places in the city centre and are essential landmarks for orientation. Reykjavik is dynamic, creative, modern, cosy and very special. Its peculiar personality and magnetic surroundings will make you agree that there’s no better city in the world.

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