Greenland, Iceland & Scotland

Based on Departure date: 01 July 2023

The charm of the great North – follow in the steps of the Vikings on the Arctic adventure!

Explore the breathtaking islands of Iceland and Greenland on this Nordic adventure. Start your journey in Copenhagen, onwards to discover the Scottish Orkney and Western Isles. Sail to Reykjavik, then on to stunning Greenland visiting 3 ports with an overnight in Ilulissat. On the return, visit two more ports in Iceland. This is a trip of a lifetime!

Some itinerary highlights;

Kirkwall, the largest town in the Orkney archipelago, is located in the Northern Isles of Scotland. This destination is celebrated for its UNESCO World Heritage Site — a Neolithic ceremonial complex.

Reykjavík, the world’s most northerly capital, is a small but bustling port city abundant with Viking museums, shops, and a lively atmosphere. A range of nearby attractions including a geothermal blue lagoon, a stunning waterfall, and blissful lakes.

Nuuk, on the southwestern coast of Greenland, is the world’s most northerly capital and a genuine arctic jewel. It is known for its colourful houses, unspoiled mountain backdrop, waterfalls, and icebergs.

Overnight in Ilulissat, a beautiful town set on Greenland’s Kangia Fjord, famed for its archaeological finds. The site reveals a sizeable 3500-year-old area, once occupied by the Saqqaq and Dorset tribes. Enjoy an array of memorable adventures. See gigantic icebergs, rugged coastlines, and charming rural villages.

The port of Qaqortoq is the largest city in Southern Greenland and is set in a system of fjords. Perched on an inlet in the Davis Strait and boasts 18th-centruy colonial architecture, stunning natural landscapes, and an attractive landmark fountain.

On the shores of Skutulsfjörður, on the northwestern point of Iceland, lies the ancient town of Ísafjörður. Nearby, the spear-shaped island of Vigur is a pristine paradise, home to puffins, gulls, and a delightful sea lion colony.

Itinerary: 

Copenhagen, Warnemunde/Berlin, Kirkwall, Stornoway, Reykjavik, Prince Christian Sund (Scenic Cruising), Nuuk, Ilulissat (overnight) ,Qaqortoq, Isafjordur, Akureyri, Copenhagen

Your Ship: MSC Poesia

MSC Poesia is an innovative cruise ship with elegant style that brings traditional craftsmanship to creative designs.

Step aboard and you’ll enter a refined world of comfort, from the spectacular foyer waterfall to the Zen Garden, authentic Japanese Sushi bar and opulent MSC Aurea Spa wellness centre with steam room, sauna and divine massages to pamper body and mind, it’s the perfect place to unwind.

There are many sports and fitness activities available on board, including a basketball court, tennis court, shuffleboard, state-of-the-art gym and minigolf. Plus there are naturally all the resort amenities you could wish for, including 3 swimming pools, 4 whirlpools and a giant poolside cinema screen.

The gourmet cuisine on board brings you specialities from around the world, but retains its Mediterranean heart, rooted in the values of the Italian slow food movement. With MSC, every succulent dish is freshly prepared with care by our skilled chef’s from prime quality ingredients.

The varied lounge bars offer similarly refreshing originality and authenticity, from the Grappolo d’Oro wine-tasting bar to the Mojito cocktail bar and sumptuous design of the cigar room.

MSC POESIA. An ode to beauty.

Copenhagen, Warnemunde/Berlin, Kirkwall, Stornoway, Reykjavik, Prince Christian Sund (Scenic Cruising), Nuuk, Ilulissat (overnight) ,Qaqortoq, Isafjordur, Akureyri, Copenhagen

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