Dramatic Landscapes of Iceland

Iceland, Shetland, and Faroe Islands Voyages to Antiquity • mv Aegean Odyssey

August 5 - 22, 2017 18 Days • Most Meals

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It is difficult to describe the dramatic and unique

landscape of Iceland without resorting to clichés: this is the land of gushing geysers, rumbling volcanoes and creeping

glaciers. The small volcanic island of Heimaey in the

remote Westman archipelago is your first Icelandic port of

call and it is then on to the island’s cosmopolitan capital, Reykjavik. From here you will visit the dramatic landscapes

of Thingvellir National Park.

Then sail to the port of Isafjordur on the edge of the

Arctic Circle and on to Akureyri with its magnificent green pastures, waterfalls and whale-filled bays. Finally, a call at

Husavik a charming harbor surrounded by snow-covered

mountains, which is full of colorful houses and home to the

geothermal Myvatn Nature Baths. On this trip we shall also visit Scottish castles, Viking settlements in the Faroe

Islands and the remote Orkney and Shetland Islands.

INCLUSIVE FEATURES

Return economy class airfare to / from London (supplements apply for some gateways)

2 nights accommodation in London

14 night cruise on the mv Aegean Odyssey, based on sharing a stateroom in the category selected

Shore excursions in each port of call

All meals and entertainment on board (wine with dinner)

On board enrichment program and lectures from guest speakers

All transfers including porterage (where available)

All gratuities, taxes and service fees for included services

Images credited to Voyages to Antiquity

Iceland, Shetland & Faroe Islands

Aug 5, Sat Depart Canada

Aug 6, Sun Arrive London, United Kingdom

Transfer to hotel for 2 nights

Aug 7, Mon London, United Kingdom

Enjoy a full day in London

Aug 8, Tue London (Tilbury), UK

Transfer to Tilbury and embark on the

Aegean Odyssey (14 nights)

Sail 7:00pm

Aug 9, Wed At Sea

Aug 10, Thu Rosyth, Scotland (Edinburgh)

Arrive 7:30am / Sail 5:00pm

Aug 11, Fri Kirkwall, Scotland

Arrive 1:00pm / Sail 5:00pm

Aug 12, Sat At Sea

Aug 13, Sun Heimaey, Iceland

Arrive 3:00pm / Sail 8:00pm

Aug 14, Mon Reykjavik, Iceland

Arrive 9:00am / Sail 5:30pm

Aug 15, Tue Isafjordur, Iceland

Arrive 10:00am / Sail 5:00pm

Aug 16, Wed Akureyri, Iceland

Arrive 9:00am / Sail 8:00pm

Aug 17, Thu Husavik, Iceland

Arrive 7:00am / Sail 6:00pm

Aug 18, Fri At Sea

Aug 19, Sat Torshavn, Faroe Islands

Arrive 8:00am / Sail 1:00pm

Aug 20, Sun Lerwick, Shetland Islands

Arrive 8:30am / Sail 1:00pm

Aug 21, Mon At Sea

Aug 22, Tue London (Tilbury), UK

Arrive 10:00am / Disembark / Fly Home

GUEST SPEAKERS

Martin Biddle: Martin Biddle was educated at Merchant Taylors' School and Pembroke College, Cambridge, of which he is an Honorary Fellow. Now Emeritus Professor of Medieval Archaeology at Hertford College, Oxford, he was elected a Fellow of the British Academy in 1984. From 1977-81 he was director of the University Museum and Professor of Anthropology and the History of Art at the University of Pennsylvania. He has travelled throughout the Levant and Egypt since 1957-8 when he dug at Jericho for Kathleen Kenyon. With his late wife, Birthe Kjolbye-Biddle, he has excavated at Winchester, St Albans, and Repton in England, at Qasr Ibrim in Nubia, and in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. His principal interests are the archaeology and history of towns, and of the early church, and also the architecture and art of Early Tudor England, especially Henry VIII’s lost palace of Nonsuch. His books include The Future of London’s Past, The Tomb of Christ, Nonsuch Palace, and King Arthur’s Round Table.

Peter Mawby: As an ornithologist and research ecologist Peter has travelled widely and is a regular and highly successful cruise ship lecturer. Peter’s interest in the environment and ornithology in particular was encouraged during his schooldays at Sedbergh. Whilst still at school he was part of one of the first expeditions to visit South-East Iceland to study the breeding distribution of the Great Skua. Subsequently he was to organise and lead his own expeditions to the Shetland and Faroe Islands and was awarded a grant whilst an undergraduate at Cambridge University to extend his studies to Arctic Scandinavia.

Prof Brian Williams: Brian is the Emeritus Professor of Geology at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland and currently holds adjunct professorial positions in the Universities of Manchester and Bristol in the UK, and Dublin in Ireland. He has also held university teaching positions in The Netherlands, Canada and the USA. He is a Fellow of the Geological Society of London and a Member of the Energy Institute, and has published over 100 papers and several books. He has made TV appearances in the UK, USA and Far East and presented Radio 4 programmes for the BBC.

Note: Guest speakers are subject to change due to factors beyond our control.

Icelandic Pony

OUR CRUISE SHIP - mv Aegean Odyssey

Completely rebuilt in 2009, our 11,560 ton cruise ship is large enough to provide all the important cruise ship amenities but small enough to be intimate and personal. She carries just 378 guests in modern comfort and all staterooms having been fully refurbished in 2009. Services on board include two restaurants (single sitting for all meals), 3 lounges and 4 bars. There is a large lecture hall / theatre, a library, an internet centre and a medical centre. There is ample deck space, an observation lounge plus a gym, sauna, spa, Jacuzzi, and outdoor pool. Staterooms in Cat G through M average 130 - 150sq feet while staterooms in Category F and above are 200 sq feet or larger and have extra concierge amenities. All staterooms have twin beds (Cat G and above are convertible to queen size beds). The ship does not have a casino and evening entertainment is relatively casual (no grand Vegas shows). Enrichment lectures will be a cruise feature with experts from a variety of fields. Wine is included with dinner and all gratuities are included for the staff on board. For more complete details visit www.voyagestoantiquity.com

Well stocked library on board (photo credit Voyages to Antiquity)

Past Passenger Bonuses!

Travelled with Voyages to Antiquity before?

Be sure to mention it when you book because Odyssey

Club discounts are doubled for this voyage.

Savings are now from $525 to $1270 per person

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SHORE EXCURSIONS: Information on included and optional excursions is still pending. There are normally at least two options of included excursions available in each port of call. Some ports may also have optional excursions that can be purchased at additional cost.

Excellent Service (photo credit Voyages to Antiquity)

RESERVE YOUR PLACES NOW!

And guarantee these prices

Effective December 31, 2016 prices will increase by

$575 to $1270 per person

Excellent Service (photo credit Voyages to Antiquity)

Cruise Cost in Canadian Dollars per person Category/Description/Deck Sharing Twin Cat M Standard Inside Twin (Belvedere, Columbus) . $6,895 Cat L Premium Inside Twin (Columbus) ................... $7,225 Cat K Premium Inside Twin (Belvedere) ................... $7,695 Cat J Standard Outside Twin (Columbus) ................ $8,135 Cat I Premium Outside Twin (Bridge) ...................... $8,595 Cat H Premium Outside Twin (Belvedere, Columbus) .. $9,085 Cat G Premium Outside Twin (Lido & Bridge) .......... $9,555 Cat F Deluxe Outside (Lido, Bridge, Belvedere) ........ $10,115 Cat E Deluxe Outside (Belvedere) .......................... $10,535 Cat D Deluxe with Balcony (Belvedere) .................. $11,455 Cat C Deluxe with Balcony (Lido, Bridge) .................. $12,025 Cat B Junior Suite with Balcony (Lido) .................... $13,215 Cat A Owner’s Suite with Balcony (Lido) ................ $14,355

All categories are subject to availability at time of booking. Book early for best choice. Above rates are per person based on sharing the category chosen and include return airfare, the cruise and all related land arrangements. See Deck Plan for full details on various categories available. Ask for single prices or visit our website. This cruise will be escorted with a minimum of 20 group members.

ABOVE RATES INCLUDE AIR from Toronto Air Add on Cities Rates Ottawa / Montreal ......................................................... $100 Halifax / Winnipeg ......................................................... $200 Calgary / Edmonton / Vancouver.................................. $200

Airfares from other gateways are available on request. While most shore excursions are included, gratuities for local guides and/or drivers will be at your discretion (not included). Prices are based on rates, taxes and fees effective May 2016 and are subject to change due to factors beyond our control.

The prices above DO NOT INCLUDE the cost of comprehensive insurance which is available on a optional basis and is highly recommended. Insurance premiums vary with the cost and length of the trip as well as the age of the passenger. For passengers up to and including 74 years of age on departure date premiums will range from $388 to $ 633pp. Cost supplements will apply for members aged 75 - 85 years from $215 - $472pp. Clients 86 years and older and/or clients residing outside Ontario – please contact our staff for procedures. This insurance is effective from the date of confirmation and carries limitations on pre-existing medical conditions. Check our website for the most current information. Refer to enrolment form for general information and conditions.

Final payment will be due April 20, 2017 Deposit will be $1,500 per person

To reserve your spot on this tour, simply complete the enclosed enrollment form, indicating the tour you wish to join and your home city, and forward it with your deposit to:

CRAIG CANADIAN GROUP TRAVEL LTD 1092 Mount Pleasant Road Toronto ON M4P 2M6

Tel: 416-484-0926 or 1-800-387-8890 / Fax: 416-484-8143 Email: cruises@craigtravel.com

Web: www.craigtravel.com

CT Rating 2.5 - Slightly Challenging: While the basic cruise is suitable for all clients who meet our basic criteria, this cruise includes a variety of shore excursions and land components, all of which will require a degree of physical fitness. Members should be in good physical health and physically active to thoroughly enjoy all aspects of this cruise.