Itinerary
- Day 1
Leith, Edinburgh
Included Activities
- Board Scenic Eclipse ultra-luxury Discovery Yacht
- Meet Captain, crew and Discovery Team
- Welcome Champagne at Sky Bar
Optional Activities
- Explore Edinburgh's pubs and local attractions
- Discover Edinburgh's history, culture and nature
Landmarks Edinburgh Castle - Day 2
Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
Included Activities
- Explore Kirkwall town
Optional Activities
- Orkney Treasures with St Magnus Cathedral - visits to Neolithic Heartland, Ring of Brodgar, Skara Brae, Skaill House and St Magnus Cathedral
- Heart of Neolithic Orkney - Ring of Brodgar, Standing Stones of Stenness, Barnhouse Village and views of Harray Loch and Scapa Flow
- Sites of the South Isles & Taste of Orkney - Italian Chapel, Burray, Fossil and Heritage Centre via Churchill Barriers
- Kirkjuvagr Gin Tasting & Kirkwall Town Walk - guided town tour, St Magnus Cathedral, Earl's and Bishop's Palaces, gin distillery tour with tasting
Landmarks St Magnus Cathedral Skara Brae Ring of Brodgar Tankerness House Gardens Orkney Museum - Day 3
Lerwick, Shetland Islands
Included Activities
- Explore Lerwick waterfront and town
Optional Activities
- Sumburgh Head to Jarlshof Hike - guided hike with views of Mousa Broch, RSPB Reserve and 5,000-year-old Jarlshof archaeological site
- Jarlshof & Southern Shores - visit Mousa Broch, St Ninian's Isle and Jarlshof archaeological site
- Town Walk & Shetland Museum - guided walk through Old Town exploring maritime heritage, Lodberries and narrow lanes, with Town Hall and Shetland Museum visit
- Western Shetland - Meet the Locals - visit local fisherman in Hamnavoe, Shetland ponies in Tingwall, jewellery workshop and local culture
Landmarks Jarlshof Mousa Broch Sumburgh Head Shetland Museum St Ninian's Isle - Day 4
Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
Included Activities
- Explore Tórshavn
Optional Activities
- Tórshavn the Capital - guided walk through historic Tinganes district with turf-roofed streets, National Museum visit
- Mountain Hike - journey through Faroe Islands landscapes, Kaldbak fjord, Kollafjörður, ascend Streymoy's 280m basalt sill with views of Vágar and lakes, Tórshavn viewpoint
- Coastal Villages - charming village of Kollafjörður with traditional turf-roofed church, Saksun's picturesque valley and heritage farm museum with scenic stops
- Countryside of Eysturoy - traditional Faroese farming tasting at sheep house, renowned wool producer visit, Blástova Museum in Góta, Bridge Over the Atlantic crossing, panoramic capital views
- Vestmanna Sea Cliffs - cruise Vestmanna's Bird Cliffs and sea grottoes, scenic mountain vistas
Landmarks Tinganes Faroe Islands National Museum Djupini Channel Kollafjörður Bridge Over the Atlantic Vestmanna Bird Cliffs - Day 5
At Sea to Seydisfjordur, Iceland
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Relax onboard Scenic Eclipse
- Access Observation Lounge
- Access Senses Spa facilities
Optional Activities
- In-suite butler breakfast service
- Day 6
Seydisfjordur, Iceland
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Seydisfjordur
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flight - exclusive on-board helicopter aerial views of dramatic landscapes
- Chasing Waterfalls - hiking adventure through Vestdalur Valley with waterfalls, meadows, wetlands and ancient human settlements
- Vök Baths - cross Fjardarheidi mountain pass to peaceful Vök Baths with natural hot springs, multiple pools and Icelandic-inspired sauna
- History & Heritage Walk - guided walking tour through historic streets and cultural sites, East Iceland Technical Museum exploration
- Skánes Nature Walk - scenic drive through lush valley with abandoned farms, Skánes Nature and Heritage Centre visit
- Discovery experiences - hiking, kayaking and Zodiac cruising (weather and harbour master approval)
Landmarks Vök Baths East Iceland Technical Museum Vestdalur Valley Skánes Nature and Heritage Centre - Day 7
Husavik, Iceland
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Husavik town
Optional Activities
- Diamond Circle - Dettifoss waterfall, Whispering Cliffs, Ásbyrgi Canyon, Tjörnes Peninsula scenic drive
- Whale Watching - traditional oak boat sailing from Husavik to spot whales, dolphins and puffins in Skjálfandi Bay
- Husavik Sea Baths - GeoSea Sea Baths with views over Skjálfandi Bay, naturally heated waters
- Lake Myvatn - geothermal wonders including bubbling mud pools, lava formations, Goðafoss waterfall
- Discovery experiences - kayaking and Zodiac cruising (weather and harbour master approval)
Landmarks Skjálfandi Bay Dettifoss Ásbyrgi Canyon Lake Myvatn Goðafoss - Day 8
Grimsey Island, Iceland
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Grimsey Island
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flight - exclusive on-board helicopter aerial views of glaciers, volcanoes and cascading waterfalls
- Walk Around Grimsey (Easy - 5km) - explore driftwood church and vibrant folklore, cliffside seabird colonies, harbour settlement, 1793 epidemic tale, earn Arctic Circle certificate
- Walk Around Grimsey (Moderate - 10km) - more challenging walking path with driftwood church, seabird colonies, harbour settlement, 1793 epidemic tale, Arctic Circle certificate
- Grimsey Passenger Train - ride passenger train through village, visit lighthouse for coastal views, cross Arctic Circle Monument, view driftwood church and hear 1793 survival tale
- Discovery experiences - kayaking and Zodiac cruising (weather and harbour master approval)
Landmarks Arctic Circle - Day 9
Dynjandivogur Waterfall, Iceland
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic hike to Dynjandivogur Waterfall - led by Discovery Team
Landmarks Dynjandivogur Waterfall - Day 10
Grundarfjordur, Iceland
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Grundarfjordur town
Optional Activities
- Snæfellsnes Peninsula Express - journey to Svodufoss waterfall, Malarrif's historic lighthouse, Londrangar's volcanic towers, Arnarstapi's cliffs with seabird colonies and Bardur Snaefellsas' statue
- Coves, Craters & Caves - view Snæfellsjökull Glacier (1,446m), ascend Saxhóll crater with mossy lava views, walk Djupalonssandur coastal trail to Dritvik, descend Vatnshellir Cave's 35m lava tunnels
- Kirkjufellsfoss Waterfall Hike - scenic 6km hike from Grundarfjordur Port to Kirkjufells waterfall at foot of Kirkjufell Mountain (464m / 1,519 feet)
Landmarks Kirkjufell Snæfellsjökull Svodufoss Londrangar Arnarstapi Vatnshellir Cave Kirkjufellsfoss Malarrif Lighthouse - Day 11
Heimaey, Iceland
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Heimaey town
Optional Activities
- Boat Tour of Heimaey - cruise Westman Islands from historic harbour shaped by 1973 eruption, past cliffs and caves, view millions of seabirds including 6-8 million puffins, spot whales, musical performance in Klettshellir Cave
- Volcanic Hike & Eldheimar Museum - guided walk through historic harbour, lava fields of Eldfell volcano, hike to summit for panoramic vistas, Eldheimar Museum visit about 1973 eruption
- Bus Tour & Eldheimar Museum - explore natural harbour and dramatic cliffs, Sprangan rope-swinging site, Herjólfsdalur's Viking ruins, Stórhofdí's puffin colony, view Surtsey and volcanoes Helgafell and Eldfell, Eldfell viewpoint and Eldheimar Museum
Landmarks Eldfell Eldheimar Museum Klettshellir Cave Surtsey Helgafell Herjólfsdalur Stórhofdí - Day 12
Reykjavik, Iceland
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Final breakfast onboard Scenic Eclipse
Optional Activities
- Explore Reykjavik's stylish restaurants
- Browse chic boutiques
- Visit innovative galleries
- Explore fascinating museums
Landmarks Reykjavik 
