— DAY 1 —

REYKJAVÍK,
ICELAND

Embark on your journey in the land of fire and ice, where a modern capital sits amid dramatic environs of geothermal spas, massive glaciers and cascading waterfalls.

— DAY 2 —

GRUNDARFJÖRÐUR,
ICELAND

A scenic coastal drive from Grundarfjörður finds you at Snæfellsjökull National Park, where the striking landscapes of volcanic craters and lava tube caverns inspired Jules Verne’s novel Journey to the Center of the Earth.

— DAY 3 —

HEIMAEY ISLAND,
ICELAND

On the site of excavated ruins of a home buried during a massive volcanic eruption in 1973, the Eldheimar Museum tells the fascinating story of this island known as the “Pompeii of the North” and reveals how its residents all survived the event.

— DAY 4 —

SAILING THE
ATLANTIC OCEAN

As Ilma sails for the Shetland Islands, indulge in onboard amenities such as a massage in a private open-air treatment room at The Ritz-Carlton Spa® or an in-suite lunch on your terrace overlooking the sea.

— DAY 5 —

LERWICK,
SHETLAND ISLANDS,
UNITED KINGDOM

A drive into the countryside reveals the soaring sea cliffs, heather-clad moors, pastoral sheep farms and famous ponies that make the Shetland Islands so undeniably beautiful.

— DAY 6 —

KIRKWALL,
ORKNEY ISLANDS,
SCOTLAND

Discover 5,000 years of human history in the enigmatic UNESCO-listed henges of the Stones of Stenness and Ring of Brodgar, and then tour the esteemed Highland Park Distillery to taste an 18-year-old Scotch whisky.

— DAY 7 —

INVERGORDON,
SCOTLAND

In the heart of the Scottish Highlands, Invergordon is the gateway to Scotland’s grand medieval castles of Cawdor and Dunrobin, as well as the remnants of Urquhart Castle on the shores of famed Loch Ness.

— DAY 8 —

ABERDEEN,
SCOTLAND

After exploring the elegant medieval architecture of Old Aberdeen, head to a historic links course to play a round of golf in the country where the sport was founded.

— DAY 9 & 10 —

EDINBURGH,
SCOTLAND

An overnight stay in Edinburgh celebrates Scotland’s rich heritage during a private evening at Barnbougle Castle, including a formal, five-course dinner featuring locally sourced ingredients. Space is limited for this intimate and exclusive experience.

— DAY 11 —

SAILING THE
NORTH SEA

Connect with friends over shared memories of your journey as you relax by the infinity pool, sip cocktails on the Marina Terrace and dine alfresco while watching the sunset on the sea’s horizon.

— DAY 12 —

AMSTERDAM,
NETHERLANDS

This voyage concludes in another vibrant capital city, where a canal cruise provides a scenic overview before you explore the fascinating museums, from the poignant Anne Frank House to the renowned Van Gogh Museum.