Friday, 28 January 2011

07 Day Iceland Tour

                                                                         DAY 1 - LONDON HEATHROW - REYKJAVIK
Assemble at London Heathrow airport to board your Iceland Air flight to Reykjavik. Flight No: FI 455 Departure London 21:10 hrs / Arrival Reykjavik 23:10 hrs. On arrival Rekjavik you will be welcomed and transferred to hotel Loftleidir. Overnight stay at hotel Loftleidir - Reykjavik.

DAY 2 - REYKJAVIK (B)
After breakfast then leave for Golden Circle tour. The tour gives you the opportunity to see the highlights of Iceland under a bright and charming evening sky, reflecting a different light on the landscape. We start by visiting Þingvellir National Park, where the Icelandic parliament Alþingi was established in 930 and in August 2004 added to UNESCO's World Heritage List. We continue to the majestic and beautiful waterfall Gullfoss in the golden rays of setting sun. From there we visit the geothermal area around the incredible spouting geysers of Geysir and Strokkur, echoing into the peaceful evening glow. This is a great opportunity to experience romantic tranquillity in a beautiful area that touches everybody. Overnight stay at hotel Loftleidir - Reykjavik.

DAY 3 - REYKJAVIK (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Later Visit geothermal Blue Lagoon* for a refreshing swim in warm mineral-rich waters. Overnight stay at hotel Loftledir - Reykjavik.

DAY 4 - REYKJAVIK (B)
After breakfast, Then leave to Snæfellsnes peninsula is a unique area, it is located on the west side of Iceland and offers many recreational activities. We drive to Ólafsvík village and view the mystical Snæfellsjökull glacier on the way. We visit Arnarstapi with its extraordinary shores and scenery. Nature lovers enjoy the spectacular landscapes and peculiarities of the surroundings and spend time hiking and bird watching along the precipitous shoreline where it is quite common to see seals. We continue our journey to the National Park where there are many beaches and amazing bird life. In this area there are many signs of ancient eruptions from the glacier and various lava formations and craters. Snæfellsjökull glacier is a dormant volcano and attracts thousands of people each year. Some visitors assemble here regularly each summer to enjoy the energy radiation, as they believe it to be one of earths few energy spots. Before we return to Reykjavík we visit Stykkishólmur village by Breiðafjörður bay. Overnight stay at hotel Loftledir - Reykjavik.

DAY 5 - REYKJAVIK (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Today tour takes you to unique sights of Iceland's most spectacularlava tube caves and craters.We will enter through narrow cave entrancesand find they reveal extraordinary scenery of colours and lava formations.These beautiful, natural phenomenon were created when the surface of lava flow hardened and the fluid lava continued to flow in tubes underneath the hardened surface. You will also see natural stalactites and many different rock formations so this is truly an indescribable experience. The caves become wide and high and in many places, the floor is quite even. However, the trip can be quite difficult so bring good walking shoes/hiking boots suitable for uneven lava surface. Respect for nature and safety are our main concerns. There are NO handrails, lights or any pre-installed tools in or around the caves. We rely totally on the equipment we carry and that people respect our guidelines. This tour is suitable for all who can walk on uneven surface. Overnight stay at hotel Loftledir - Reykjavik.

DAY 6 - REYKJAVIK (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Later the day is free for your own leisure and other activities. Overnight stay at hotel Loftledir - Reykjavik.

DAY 7 - REYKJAVIK - LONDON (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Later the day is free for your own leisure and other activities. Then in the afternoon transfer to Reykjavik airport to board your Iceland Air flight to London. Flight No: FI 454 Departure Reykjavik 16:10 hrs / Arrival London 20:10 hrs. Tour ends on arrival London.



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07 Day - Ancient Greece Tour



DAY 1 - LONDON - ATHENS
Assemble at London Heathrow airport to board your Olympic Airways flight to Athens. Flight No: OA 260 Departure London 12:20 hrs / Arrival Athens 17:55 hrs. On arrival Athens you will be welcomed and transferred to hotel Polis Grand. Then the day is free for your own leisure and other activities. Overnight stay at hotel Polis Grand - Athens.

DAY 2 - ATHENS (B)
After breakfast leave for Athens City tour visit the Panathinaiko Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games took place in 1896 (visit). Pass by the Museum of Cycladic Art, the Byzantine Museum, War Museum, National Gallery, Prime Minister's residence, Ex Royal Palace (guarded by the colorful Evzones), Zappion Garden, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, St. Pauls Church, Parliament, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Schlieman's House, Catholic Cathedral, Academy, University, National Library, Omania Square, Old Parliament, Constitution Square, Russian Orthodox Church, Theatre of Dionyssus, and Theatre of Herodus Atticus. Visit the Acropolis and tour the Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, the Parthenon, Erechtheion and the Museum of Acropolis. Then the evening is free for your own leisure and other activities. Overnight stay at hotel Polis Grand - Athens.

DAY 3 - ATHENS - CORYNTH - ATHENS (B)

After breakfast, we leave Athens and drive South West until we reach the Corinth Canal which connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea (short stop). Drive on to visit the Ancient Town of Corinth where St. Paul lived and preached for two years. The remains of the city, which include the Agora (market place) and Apollo's Temple (6th century B.C.) clearly show how rich and important Corinth was in Ancient Times. A short stop at the Site of the Ancient Port of Cehries, where St. Paul disembarked, will conclude the visit. Return to Athens. Overnight stay at hotel Polis Grand - Athens.

DAY 4 - ATHENS - DELPHI - ATHENS (B/L)
After breakfast, Leave Athens at 8:20 a.m. for Delphi via the National highway passing by Thebes, Levadia (short stop), and Arachova.Visit the Museum of Delphi with its spectacular finds including the world-famous Charioteer, the Naxian Sphinx, the Statue of Antinoos, and wonder at the magnificent Ancient Sanctuary of Apollo. (After lunch), return to Athens with a short stop at the picturesque mountain village of Arachova built on the south slopes of Parnassus, famous for its attractive hand-woven carpets and quilts as well as for its wine and cheese. Due to reconstruction the Delphi museum except the Tholos room is closed till further notice. Overnight stay at hotel Polis Grand - Athens.

DAY 5 - ATHENS - ARGOLIS - ATHENS (B/L)
After early breakfast ,we leave to the to the Argolis region, including Mycenae, the plain of Argos, the bay of Nafplio, and the famous for its remarkable acoustics theatre of Epidaurus. Leave Athens at 8:30 a.m. for the Corinth Canal via the new scenic highway (short stop). Pass by Ancient Corinth, then on to Mycenae. Visit the Lion Gate, the Tomb of Agamemnon and the Palace. (Proceed to Nafplio for lunch), and then on to Epidaurus to visit the Ancient theatre. Return to Athens. Overnight stay at hotel Polis Grand - Athens.

DAY 6 - ATHENS - CAP SOUNION - ATHENS (B)
After breakfast, Leave Athens for a wonderful drive along the scenic coastal road which affords a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf passing through some of Athens' most beautiful suburbs (Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Varzika) to Cape Sounion where you will visit the 5th century B.C. temple of Poseidon with one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in the world and on a clear day you can see at least seven islands. The Doric columns of local marble have 16 flutings instead of the usual 20. The precipice is a sheer 197 foot drop to the sea. Overnight stay at hotel Polis Grand - Athens.

DAY 7 - ATHENS - LONDON (B)
After breakfast the day is free for your own leisure and other shopping activities. Then in the afternoon leave to Athens airport to board your Olympic Airlines flight to London. Flight No: OA 265 Departure Athens 19:15 hrs / Arrival London 21:10 hrs. Tour ends on arrival London.




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