ICELANDIC SPLENDOURS

Discover an array of natural wonders and go in search of the Northern Lights on this exciting tour to Iceland.

YOUR HOLIDAY at a GLANCE

DEDICATED GUIDES

Just You Holiday Director as your host & Specialist Local Guide

RETURN FLIGHTS

Return flights from London

3-STAR HOTEL

4 nights in 3-star hotel

7 INCLUDED MEALS

4 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D) including a welcome drink

LOCAL FLAVOURS

Traditional Icelandic dinner ESSENTIALS

Overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage

INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS l Reykjavik tour l The Golden Circle l Search for the Northern Lights

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES l Whale-watching cruise l Visit the Blue Lagoon for a restorative experience

Your itinerary

DAY 1 UK - REYKJAVIK

Today you will fly to Reykjavik. On arrival, we will transfer you to your hotel where you’ll stay for four nights. This evening, after you’ve settled into you room, get to know your fellow travellers as you join them for a welcome drink before dinner.

Reykjavik is Iceland’s vibrant capital. It boasts some intriguing buildings and a lively cultural scene with plenty of cosy cafés, galleries and museums. What’s more, Iceland provides some of the best conditions to view the Northern Lights in the world, so if you’re lucky you may see this natural phenomenon at some point during your holiday. It is also a destination that boasts an abundance of spectacular wildlife – there’s a chance you might spot a whale from the shore, or see seabirds which nest along the coastline. (D)

Day 2 Reykjavik

We’ll discover Reykjavik’s highlights on a city tour this morning. A Local Guide will show us the main sights including the fishing harbour, Parliament buildings and The Pearl.

This afternoon is free for you to explore at your own pace. You could perhaps head out with your travelling companions and visit the Settlement Exhibition. Here, the remains of a 10th century Viking longhouse are on display, along with other artefacts from the Viking age. There’s also the opportunity to join an optional whale-watching cruise later this afternoon. This unmissable adventure gives you the opportunity to see these incredible creatures in their natural environmentalthough sightings can never be guaranteed. This evening, we’ll gather as a group to enjoy a traditional Icelandic dinner. Enjoy delicious cuisine derived from Icelandic cultural heritage and local culinary traditions, such as a mix of Icelandic starters and the iconic lobster sauce, as well as skyr cake served with blueberry jam and white chocolate. (B,D)

Day 3 Golden Circle

YOUR HOTEL

HOTEL SKUGGI, REYKJAVIK ★★★

This modern hotel is located close to the centre of Reykjavik. Walking distance to Iceland’s main shopping street. Facilities include a breakfast room, bar and lounge.

We’re going to explore the Golden Circle today, a popular sightseeing route looping from Reykjavik, into central Iceland and back again. Our first stop will be at the mighty waterfall at Gullfoss, where the water tumbles over two stages into a deep canyon. Next, we’ll visit the Strokkur Geyser, one of Iceland’s most famous geysers. It erupts every few minutes, with the water reaching heights of up to 40 metresit really is a spectacular sight!

7 INCLUDED MEALS

The Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, are a dazzling natural phenomenon. These colourful dancing lights appear when charged particles from the sun’s solar wind interact with the Earth’s magnetic field, and we’ll go off in search of them one evening during our stay when the best viewing conditions are forecast. (B,D)

DAY 4 REYKJAVIK - DAY AT LEISURE

The Blue Lagoon is a stunning natural geothermal pool located in the middle of a lava field. This soothing body of water is rich in minerals and reputed to have curative powers – so why not join this morning’s optional visit, dive in and judge for yourself! While you are here, be sure to head to the Silica bar, where you can apply silica mud to your face and body, which will leave your skin feeling soft and smooth. You can also linger beneath the lagoon’s man-made waterfall, which is said to ease tension in stiff muscles. Relax in the sauna and steam baths that are carved into the lava rock, whilst enjoying the amazing views out over the lagoon. The relaxed theme continues with an afternoon at leisure. The relaxed theme continues with an afternoon at leisure, maybe head out with your travelling companions to explore further. (B)

DAY 5 REYKJAVIK - UK

We’ll transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. (B)

FLIGHTS AND HOTELS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND WILL BE CONFIRMED WITHIN YOUR FINAL DOCUMENTATION

DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES

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Hidden History

Northern Cyprus offers year-round sunshine, picturesque landscapes, ancient ruins and medieval walled towns. Uncover thousands of years of history on this relaxing holiday.

YOUR HOLIDAY at a GLANCE

DEDICATED GUIDES

Just You Holiday Director as your host & Specialist Local Guide

RETURN FLIGHTS

Return flights from London

4-STAR HOTEL

7 nights half-board in a 4-star hotel

15 INCLUDED MEALS

7 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 7 dinners (D) including a welcome drink & farewell dinner

LOCAL FLAVOURS

A day of tasting with the locals at Akdeniz village

ESSENTIALS

Overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage

INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS l Kyrenia Castle & harbour tour l St Hilarion Castle & Bellapais Monastery

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES l Famagusta & Salamis l Nicosia tour l Explore the fascinating Karpaz Peninsula YOUR HOTEL HOTEL PIA BELLA, KYRENIA ★★★★

Your hotel is located 20 minutes walk from the historic centre. Facilities include tranquil gardens, two swimming pools, bars and a restaurant.

Your itinerary

DAY 1 UK - LARNACA

Today you will fly to Larnaca. On arrival we will transfer you to your hotel in the ancient town of Kyrenia. (D)

Day 2 Kyrenia

After breakfast, join your Holiday Director for an included guided tour of Kyrenia Town. We’ll discover the horseshoe-shaped Venetian harbour and Kyrenia Castle, which boasts a fascinating Shipwreck Museum. You may choose to visit this during free time. It houses one of the oldest trade ships in the world, which was discovered in the 1960s after laying on the seabed for more than 2,000 years. The afternoon has been left free, so you might choose to make the most of your hotel’s facilities, which include two swimming pools. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a welcome drink before dinner. (B,D)

DAY 3 KYRENIA - DAY AT LEISURE

Today, our optional excursion takes us to the ancient city of Salamis, home to a treasure trove of ruins. Highlights of our tour include the Roman bath house, which still displays traces of its original mosaics, a gymnasium boasting an elegant colonnade and impressive statues, and a restored Roman amphitheatre. We’ll continue to the medieval walled town of Famagusta. Stroll around the walls and take in sights including the 14th century St Nicholas Cathedral, the Venetian Palace, St Barnabas Monastery, the abandoned quarter of Varosha and the Royal Tombs, which date back to around the 7th century BC (B,D)

DAY 4 ST HILARION CASTLE & BELLAPAIS MONASTERY

Our included excursion today takes us through picturesque countryside to the Kyrenia Mountains, also known as the Five Finger Mountains. Firstly, we will visit St Hilarion Castle with magnificent views and afterwards we will visit the village of Bellapais to see the ruins of its 13th century monastery, a fine example of Renaissance Gothic architecture. (B,D)

DAY 5 KYRENIA - DAY AT LEISURE

Our optional excursion today takes us on full day exploration to the very east of the island of Cyprus. We will stop in Yeni Erenkoy where you can visit the Ayios Thyrsos Church which has a very scenic location near the sea. After this we will head on to Dipkarpaz which is a small stop for buying water or carrots for the famous donkeys on the Karpaz peninsula. These wild donkeys have been living

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Bellapais Monastery on the peninsula for years. They are very tame and friendly, and are also a protected species by law. We will then drive all the way to the end of the peninsula to see the St Apostolos Andres Monastery. There are plenty of wild donkeys here too. We will then start the drive back to the hotel, but will stop at Golden Beach which is one of the best in the whole of Cyprus where you can swim. Lunch is included on this excursion. (B,D)

DAY 6 AKDENIZ

After breakfast, we will drive west of Kyrenia, through remote villages to Akdeniz. Here we will visit a bakery to see how the locals make bread, followed by a visit to a farm where we will see how halloumi cheese is made. We’ll then head to a local beach side restaurant and enjoy lunch, with free time to swim if you wish. We will return to our hotel in the afternoon. (B,L,D)

DAY 7 KYRENIA - DAY AT LEISURE

You can spend a further day at leisure or maybe you’ll join our optional excursion to Nicosia with included lunch. The capital of Cyprus is split in two by the ‘Green Line’, dividing the Turkish and the Greek Cypriot communities. A stroll through the Old Town will introduce a picturesque combination of 16th century walls, pavement cafés, charming squares and historic monuments including St Sophia Cathedral and the Kyrenia Gate. After your guided tour, there’s time to explore with your fellow travellers or indulge in a spot of shopping. (B,D)

DAY 8 LARNACA - UK

Today, we’ll transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. (B)

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This tour begins in Greece’s capital, Athens, and moves on to Olympia and ancient Delphi for a fascinating glimpse into the past.

YOUR HOLIDAY at a GLANCE

DEDICATED GUIDES

Just You Holiday Director as your host & Specialist Local Guide

RETURN FLIGHTS

Return flights from London

3 & 4-STAR HOTELS

7 nights in 3 & 4-star hotels

10 INCLUDED MEALS

7 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D) including a welcome drink & farewell dinner

LOCAL FLAVOURS

A Greek Taverna dinner in the Plaka district of Athens

ESSENTIALS

Overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage

INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS l Explore the Greek capital, Athens l Visit Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio l Explore Olympia, site of the original Olympic Games l Visit the sacred site of Delphi & the village of Arachova

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES l Cape Sounion & the Temple of Poseidon visit l The Diakofto-Kalavryta Railway

Your itinerary

DAY 1 UK - ATHENS

Today you will fly to Athens. On arrival, we’ll transfer you to your hotel. Get to know your fellow travellers over a welcome drink and dinner. (D)

HOTEL ATHENS TIARE, ATHENS (4 STAR)

DAY 2 ATHENS

The Greek capital, Athens, is a totally unique city packed full of unforgettable sights. We’ll take in all the main highlights today, including the site of the first modern Olympics, the Panathenaic Stadium, and the Old Parliament building. We’ll see both before we visit the city’s crowning glory, the Acropolis, which stands high on a rocky outcrop.

The magnificent citadel is surrounded by important monuments including the Parthenon, a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, and we’ll also view archaeological findings from the site at the Acropolis Museum.

This afternoon, there’s time to explore at your leisure. Alternatively, why not visit Cape Sounion on an optional excursion. (B)

HOTEL ATHENS TIARE, ATHENS (4 STAR)

DAY 3 EPIDAURUS, NAFPLIO & MYCENAE

We hit the road this morning as we drive to the Peloponnese to explore the Argolic plain. Our journey takes us across the bridge that spans the famous Corinth Canal. We’ll stop here to take in the views. Our journey then continues to the ancient city of Epidaurus. Once a celebrated healing centre dedicated to the god Asklepios.

The next stop is Nafplio, a pretty seaport town dominated by the Castle of Palamidi. During free time here, take a stroll through the medieval Old Town to see well-preserved neoclassical mansions, or walk along the seafront promenade. There’s time for a spot of lunch too if you wish, before we head to the ruins of Mycenae, a kingdom that was the most powerful in Greece for 400 years.

En route to our next base, Nafpaktos, we’ll cross the impressive Rio-Antirio Bridge – the world’s longest cable-stayed bridge – as we drive along the northern coast of the Peloponnese. (B,D)

HOTEL NAFPAKTOS, NAFPAKTOS (3 STAR)

DAY 4 NAFPAKTOS - DAY AT LEISURE

You can spend today at leisure, or join an optional excursion which takes you on a journey on the Diakofto-Kalavryta Railway. (B)

HOTEL NAFPAKTOS, NAFPAKTOS (3 STAR)

DAY 5 OLYMPIA

10 INCLUDED MEALS

There’s a great morning ahead as an included tour takes us to Olympia, the site of the original Olympic Games in 776 BC. (B)

HOTEL NAFPAKTOS, NAFPAKTOS (3 STAR)

DAY 6 NAFPAKTOS - DAY AT LEISURE

You can spend today at leisure in this small port city on the Gulf of Corinth. The sheltered port is surrounded by restaurants and tavernas. (B)

HOTEL NAFPAKTOS, NAFPAKTOS (3 STAR)

DAY 7 DELPHI

This morning, we’ll leave Nafpaktos behind and journey by road to Delphi. One of the most sacred sites in Greece, this was an important religious sanctuary and said to be the place where heaven and earth meet.

This evening, we’ll gather together and take the metro to Plaka, the city’s Old Town, for a farewell dinner in a restaurant here. (B,D)

HOTEL ATHENS TIARE, ATHENS (4 STAR)

DAY 8 ATHENS - UK

Today we’ll transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. (B)

FLIGHTS AND HOTELS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND WILL BE CONFIRMED WITHIN YOUR FINAL DOCUMENTATION

DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES

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