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Iceland & Faroe Islands Edinburgh to Reykjavik 18 days / 2-night Classic Journey + 10-night Small Ship Expedition Cruise Ship MS Hebridean Sky / Visit 15 places, three countries / Go For Scottish wilderness and stunning northern landscapes Signature Experience ® Board a traditional oak fishing boat for a whale watching tour in Husavik. Day 01: Arrive Edinburgh We'll meet you on arrival in Edinburgh and transfer you to your hotel. This evening, come together for a welcome dinner. D Two Nights: Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa Edinburgh. Day 02: Edinburgh After a city tour, you'll enjoy your selected activity (see page 95 for details). B Day 03: Edinburgh, Falkirk, Oban, Embark Ship Stop near Falkirk to see The Kelpies, the largest equine sculptures in the world. Created by artist Andy Scott, the 30-metre, 300-tonne-apiece sculptures depict two of the region's famous Clydesdale horses, which were key pillars in the development of the region. Continue to Oban and board your ship. BD 10 Nights: MS Hebridean Sky. BLD: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner 90 Day 04: St Kilda, Stac Lee Wake to the astounding landscapes of World Heritage- listed St Kilda this morning. Towering sea stacks and cliff faces surround the spectacular archipelago, which has been uninhabited since its last residents were dramatically evacuated in 1930. Learn all about the archipelago’s ecosystem with a local ranger before heading ashore to join guided walks on St Kilda’s main island, Hirta, which is a haven for seabirds including its iconic puffins. Back aboard later, cruise past the imposing Stac Lee, home to one of the world’s largest colonies of northern gannets. BLD Day O5: Torshavn, Vestmanna Relax this morning at sea before arriving in the Faroe Islands where a tour of Kirkjubour reveals a thousand years of fascinating history. See the 900-year-old Roykstovan, considered to be the oldest wooden house in Europe. You'll then set sail for Vestmanna, in the northwest corner of Streymoy. Your ship remains in port overnight, allowing you to explore the town this evening. BLD Day 06: Vestmanna This morning board local boats to explore the nearby vertical cliffs that rise almost 500 metres from the North Atlantic and are home to thousands of seabirds including puffins, guillemots, fulmars and kittiwakes. BLD Europe 2024 Pre-Release Day 07: Seydisfjérdur Discover the brightly painted Norwegian-style wooden buildings of this fishing village on a walking tour. Visit local shops famous for their Icelandic patterned woollen garments. BLD Day 08: Husavik Arrive in Husavik and explore Skjalfandi Bay by local boat, keeping an eye out for one of the 15 species of whales in the area including humpback, minke and blue whales. This afternoon, take a walking tour of the town of Husavik, including a visit to the Exploration Museum. BLD Day 09: Akureyri, Namaskard, Godafoss This morning, explore Namaskaré's lava fields and boiling mud pools, as well as the steam vents of Lake Myvatn's craters. Rounding off the day, you'll visit the ‘Waterfall of the Gods’, Godafoss, one of Iceland’s most spectacular sights. BLD Day 10: Grimsey Island, Siglufjéréur Venture across the Arctic Circle today with a visit to Iceland's Grimsey Island. Literally straddling the Arctic Circle, the island’s basalt cliffs are home to countless nesting birds. Explore on a nature walk and soak up the views of the Arctic Ocean, which stretch as far as the eye can see. In Siglufj6rdur, visit the Herring Era Museum and learn about the history of this colourful fishing town before sampling traditional rye bread, local herring and Icelandic schnapps. BLD