Duration : approx. 2.5 hours

We will leave the port for a guided tour around Ajaccio’s old town, walking past Napoleon's residence, Place Foch and Ajaccio Cathedral. We will visit the Fesch Museum, a building commissioned by cardinal Fesch, maternal uncle of Napoleon I. This museum is considered one of the most important in France for its collection of Italian paintings, second only to the Louvre. Art lovers will delight in the impressive collections by Tiziano, Veronese and Botticelli, whilst history buffs can admire the extensive Napoleonic collection.

Leave the pier for a short transfer to Godafoss, “the Waterfalls of the Gods”, which at 12 metres high is one of the most spectacular falls in Iceland. The origins of this legendary spot date back to 1.000 AD when a senior chieftain, Thorgeir, upon converting to the Christian faith, was compelled to hurl his Pagan god carvings into the waterfall. This is an ideal spot to take photos of the falls and the surrounding scenery. Next stop is the Laufas Folk Museum, originally as manor farm and vicarage and which dates back to 1866. The museum contains period domestic and agricultural tools. Return to Akureyri for a short visit to the Botanical Gardens which contain display of high-latitude and high-altitude plants from around the world.

The ‘capital of northern Iceland’, Akureyri is a beautiful town surrounded by majestic mountains and a unique blend of urban, rural and marine life. With a focus on seeing the best natural attractions in the area, we will combine travelling around the lovely landscapes with a trip to the spectacular Godafoss waterfall, a visit to the botanic gardens and a tour of lively Akureyri with its 16.000 inhabitants. We will admire the majestic “Waterfall of the Gods” which is an impressive 12 metre-high cascade and an ideal place to take photos. Driving through the historic district of Akureyri, the Danish influence is clearly visible here, a legacy of the country’s former rule by the Danish Crown. We will cross into the newer area of Akureyri and stop at the Botanical Gardens which hold examples of Iceland’s native flora as well as high latitude and high altitude plants from around the world.