M/S Panorama- The Icelandic Saga 2019

Itinerary

Day 1: Reykjavik, Iceland

Stop At: Aurora Reykjavik, Grandagardur 2 aurora Reykjavik, Reykjavik 101 Iceland
Reykjavik, Iceland- Embarkation at 3-4 pm. Overnight in port.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: The PANORAMA’s 24 cabins are located on 3
decks and are finished with wooden furniture and
light fabrics.

Day 2: Reykjavik, Iceland

Stop At: Thingvellir National Park, Pingvellir, Thingvellir 801 Iceland
Our Golden Circle optional excursion will start at the Thingvellir National Park, a place of tremendous
interest as a primary site of both Iceland’s geological and historical heritage. The tour continues to
Gulfoss, Iceland's most beautiful waterfall and then to the Geysir geothermal area with its multitude of hot
springs, where the most active one, Strokkur, spouts every few minutes. We stop at the Hveragerdi
village, where geothermal water has been used to build up an extensive greenhouse industry and then at
the Hellisheiði Geothermal Power Plant showcasing Iceland's ability to supply green power. Our tour ends
as we pass through Reykjavik’s city center before arriving at the pier. Overnight at sea.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: The PANORAMA’s 24 cabins are located on 3
decks and are finished with wooden furniture and
light fabrics.

Day 3: Grundafjordor, Iceland

Stop At: Baejarfoss, Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Olafsvik Iceland
This morning we arrive in Grundafjordur, a quintessential Icelandic town, for our optional excursion of
the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. This small fishing village lies next to striking Mt. Kirkjufell, or “Church
Mountain”, one of the most photographed mountains in Iceland. From there we head to Olafsvik, passing
the splendid Baejarfoss waterfall and we continue to the southern side of the peninsula to reach the
villages of Arnarstapi and Hellnar before making our way to Snaefellsjokull National Park, one of the
county’s three national parks, established in 2001 in an effort to preserve the region’s unique ecosystem
and historical artifacts. After our visit to the park, we drive back to the ship for a relaxing afternoon and
evening sailing to Patreksfjordur.
Overnight at sea.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: The PANORAMA’s 24 cabins are located on 3
decks and are finished with wooden furniture and
light fabrics.

Day 4: Patreksfjordur, Iceland

Stop At: Latrabjarg Cliffs, Latrabjarg Iceland
Morning arrival at Patreksfjordur. The optional Westfjords adventure excursion starts from our port and
reaches the Latrabjarg cliffs, with the largest seabird colony in the northern Atlantic, famous for its puffins
colony. Your next stop is at Raudasandur or “Red Sand” beach, distinct itself from most of Iceland’s
beaches, as it is golden and pink in color. We will ride on a tractor carriage with our expert guide and local
farmer along the beach to the seal colony, where you can see the seals up close. Late afternoon, we ruise
around the Harnafjordur and anchor in front of the majestic Dynjandi Waterfall. After drinks to celebrate
this wonder of nature, we sail to Isafjordur. Overnight at sea.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: The PANORAMA’s 24 cabins are located on 3
decks and are finished with wooden furniture and
light fabrics.

Day 5: Isafjordur, Iceland

Stop At: East Iceland Heritage Museum (Minjasafn Austurlands), Laufskogar 1, Egilsstadir 700 Iceland
Morning arrival in Isafjordur. After breakfast onboard, disembark for an optional tour to Thingeyri
village and the interactive Viking Museum. After the “Viking experience” we return to Isafjordur and visit
the Maritime and Heritage Museum, highlighting the rich history and culture of this fishing community. In
the afternoon we sail to Holmavik. Overnight at sea.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: The PANORAMA’s 24 cabins are located on 3
decks and are finished with wooden furniture and
light fabrics.

Day 6: Holmavik, Iceland

Stop At: Museum of Icelandic Sorcery & Witchcraft, Hofoagata 8-10, Holmavik 510 Iceland
Morning arrival in the small village of Holmavik, one of the least visited parts of Iceland’s Westfjords. After
breakfast onboard, disembark for an optional full day excursion: first, we will visit the Museum of
Sorcery and Witchcraft to learn about the old Viking traditions and culture, then we will stop for lunch at a
local restaurant, built from the town’s oldest house, and finally we will visit a local sheep farm to interact
with the farmers daily lives and spend time observing the sheep. Evening return to the ship and sailing to
Siglufjordur. Overnight at sea.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: The PANORAMA’s 24 cabins are located on 3
decks and are finished with wooden furniture and
light fabrics.

Day 7: Siglufjordur, Iceland

Stop At: Sildarminjasafn Islands - The Herring Era Museum, Snorragata 15, Siglufjorour 580 Iceland
This morning we reach Siglufjordur, Iceland’s northernmost city, very close to the Arctic Circle and
possibly the most picturesque port of Iceland. Once known as the capital of Herring fishing. There are two
optional excursions:
1. The optional walking excursion through the city will take you to the port, the Herring Museum, the
Folk Music center housed in Madame House, the oldest house in the city.
2. The Lake Myvatn & Godafoss optional tour: Depart Siglufjordur around noon and head to the
thermal field of Namaskard. Then continue to Dimmuborgir lava labyrinth, a paradise of towering lava
castles, natural arches and grottos. Lunch included. Driving along the shores of Lake Myvatn we reach
Skutustadir and its amazing craters. We then continue to the Godafoss, one of the most spectacular
waterfalls in Iceland.
Our tour will end at Akureyri, where we rejoin the Panorama late evening.
Passengers not taking the excursion will be sailing from Siglufjordur to Akureyri with the Panorama.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: The PANORAMA’s 24 cabins are located on 3
decks and are finished with wooden furniture and
light fabrics.

Day 8: Akureyri, Iceland

Pass By: Akureyri Tourist Information Centre, Strandgata 12, 600 Akureyri, Iceland
Disembarkation 6 am-10 am.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: The PANORAMA’s 24 cabins are located on 3
decks and are finished with wooden furniture and
light fabrics.