YOUR TOUR at a GLANCE

DEDICATED GUIDES

Just You Holiday Director as your host & Specialist Local Guide

3-STAR HOTEL

4 nights in 3-star hotel

7 INCLUDED MEALS

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

LOCAL FLAVORS

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

5 DAYS FROM $3749

Day 1 Reykjavik

Make your own way to Iceland, and your Holiday Director will meet you at your hotel. This evening, after you’ve settled into you room, get to know your fellow travelers 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 trip. 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 harbor, Parliament buildings and The Pearl.

This afternoon is free for you to explore at your own pace. You could perhaps head out with your traveling 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

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 metersit really is a spectacular sight!

The Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, are a dazzling natural phenomenon. These colorful 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, maybe head out with your companions to explore further. (B)

DAY 5 REYKJAVIK

Today it is time to say goodbye to your fellow travelers as your trip comes to an end. (B)

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 tour.

YOUR TOUR at a GLANCE

DEDICATED GUIDES

Just You Holiday Director as your host & Specialist Local Guide

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 FLAVORS

A day of tasting with the locals at Akdeniz village

ESSENTIALS

Overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage

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

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES l Famagusta & Salamis l Nicosia tour l Explore the fascinating Karpaz Peninsula

8 DAYS FROM $1849

15 INCLUDED MEALS

Your itinerary

Day 1 Kyrenia

Make your own way to the hotel where your Holiday Director will meet you this evening. (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 harbor 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 travelers 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 amphitheater. 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 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 travelers or indulge in a spot of shopping. (B,D)

DAY 8 KYRENIA

Today it's time to say goodbye to your fellow travelers as your trip comes to an end. (B)

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

$2299

Nov 06 Nov 13 $2099