Total Solar Eclipse in the Arctic

Arrive individually in Hamburg. The MV HAMBURG awaits you in the port of this historic Hanseatic city before setting sail for the Shetland Islands.

Spend your first day on board exploring the ship and all its amenities.

Discover the charming town of Lerwick on a city tour (included). As the capital of the Shetland Islands, Lerwick, is nestled in a picturesque coastal landscape and offers a fascinating blend of history and nature.

Scrabster is a small harbor town in northern Scotland, known for its Viking-era settlements and historic harbor. During a visit to a whisky distillery, you'll learn about the history and production of Scotland's most famous product and have the opportunity to sample the whisky (included).

The Faroe Islands captivate with breathtaking landscapes, fantastic hiking trails, and untouched nature. On 1,396 km², only 50,000 inhabitants and over 70,000 sheep reside. You will explore the colorful capital, Tórshavn, together with your tour guide on a city tour (included). Afterwards, embark on a bike tour to Kirkjubour, a historic village known for its significant archaeological and cultural sites. The main attractions include the ruins of the 13th-century Magnus Cathedral and St. Olav's Church, the oldest church still in use in the Faroe Islands (included).

Klaksvik is the second-largest town on the Faroe Islands and the center of the local fishing industry. Explore the picturesque surroundings on a hike and enjoy the impressive nature that envelops this place (included).

Today's destination is the fishing village of Djupivogur, an excellent starting point for our excursion to Vatnajokull National Park. We will take a bus tour along the southeastern coastline of Iceland to the unique Jokulsarlan glacier lagoon. Witness the spectacular sight of massive ice blocks breaking off from the Breidamerkurjokull glacier and floating around the lagoon as icebergs. Although the lagoon is not particularly large, it is the deepest in Iceland, reaching depths of up to 250 meters. Look forward to an approximately 35-minute boat trip to experience these floating ice formations up close (included).

The region around Seydisfjordur is characterized by picturesque fishing villages, steep mountain slopes, and unique panoramic views. Explore the surrounding mountains of Seydisfjordur on a hike (included).

Often referred to as the capital of the north in Iceland, Akureyri is situated on the beautiful Eyjafjordur. This charming town is an excellent starting point for exploring the sights of northern Iceland. A bus tour will take you to the unique Myvatn area (included).

The remote Westfjords offer breathtaking views of dramatic fjords, mesas plunging steeply into the sea, and untouched North Atlantic vegetation. Explore the Westfjords on a bus tour to Dynjandi, the highest waterfall in the region (included).

Reykjavik, the vibrant capital of Iceland, has much to offer. In addition to its sights and natural charm, the city is known for its abundance of galleries, museums, boutiques, and bars. On the "Golden Circle" bus tour, you will explore three of Iceland's most popular attractions: Thingvellir National Park, the Geysir geothermal area, and Gullfoss waterfall. We’ll round out the tour with a visit to the Secret Lagoon, a geothermal pool perfect for relaxing (included).

We sail through the Denmark Strait towards Greenland, following the route Norse settlers used to reach Greenland over 900 years ago.

Experience Tasiilaq, the largest town in eastern Greenland, located on the island of Ammassalik. This remote village is surrounded by untouched nature, which you will explore on a hike (included). A special highlight awaits you today: a total solar eclipse. On board the MV Hamburg, you will enjoy an unobstructed view of this unique natural phenomenon, set against the breathtaking landscape of East Greenland.

Experience the impressive Skjoldungen Fjord. Nestled between majestic mountains and steep cliffs, this narrow fjord offers a spectacular backdrop of glaciers calving large chunks of ice into the sea during summer. Discover the traces of ancient Inuit cultures that lived here thousands of years ago and be enchanted by the untouched nature.

Prins Christian Sund is one of the most impressive fjords in Greenland. This strait in southern Greenland allows ships to connect the east and west coasts without taking the long route around Cape Farvel.

Qaqortoq is beautifully situated in a bay, with colorful houses and huge icebergs floating around. It is one of the most picturesque towns in Greenland. On a hike along the large lake, you will learn more about Greenland's nature, vegetation, flora, and fauna (included).

Paamiut is a small settlement on the west coast of Greenland with a population of around 1,500. On a town walk, including a visit to the local museum, you will explore this charming settlement together with your tour guide (included).

Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, has around 17,000 inhabitants and beautifully combines tradition with modern urbanity. Explore the city's sights on a city tour, which features a visit to the National Museum, home to the 500-year-old mummies from Qilakitsoq (included).

Today we reach Kangerlussuaq, marking the end of our journey on the MV HAMBURG. It's time to say goodbye and take your return flight to Frankfurt.

- Scrabster: Guided city walk
- Torshavn: Guided city walk
- Akureyri: Bus excursion to the Myvatn area
- Thingeyri: Bus excursion to Dynjandi waterfall
- Reykjavik: Bus excursion to the Golden Circle
- Grundarfjördur: Visit to a lava cave
- Qaqortoq: Guided hike incl. visit to the tannery
- Paamiut: Guided hike
- Nuuk: Guided city tour incl. kaffemik and visit to the National Museum
- Sisimiut: Guided hike
- Ilulissat: Boat tour on the ice fjord and guided hike