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www.airjourney.com 1 Day 1 - Monday, August 30: Home Quebec City, Canada Day 2 - Tuesday, August 31: Quebec City (CYQB) (CYQB) Kuujjuaq, Canada (CYVP) Kangerlussuaq, Greenland (BGSF) 690 + 725 NM Welcome to Quebec City! We will fly over the immense forests and numerous lakes of Air Journey will greet you at the Fairmont Le Château Canada on our way to Kuujjuaq for a technical stop. Frontenac. Situated in the heart of historic Old Quebec, the hotel sits high on a bluff overlooking St. Lawrence River. Then continue over southern Greenland’s beautiful scenery All participants will meet for introductions and attend an exten- before landing at Kangerlussuaq in western Greenland. The sive briefing covering the general procedures of our Journey as airport’s Kangerlussuaq Museum illustrates the town’s past well as details for tomorrow’s departure. as a U.S. airbase during WWII. Afterwards, we will gather for a welcome cocktail before dinner. Because we will be approaching the Arctic Circle and the “land of the midnight sun”, we will have an astonishing 20 Hotel: Chateau Frontenac hours of daylight! Welcome Cocktail and Dinner included Hotel: Hotel Kangerlussuaq Breakfast and Dinner included www.airjourney.com 2 Day 3 - Wednesday, September 1: Kuujjuaq, Canada (CYVP) Reykjavik, Iceland (BIRK) 730 NM Fly to over ice-covered Greenland and then do our second water crossing. Upon arrival, we will transfer to the Hotel Borg where we will enjoy luxury accommodations in the very center of Reykjavik. The Hotel Borg overlooks the beautiful square of Austurvöllur, and is situated across from Althing, the Icelandic parliament and the cathedral. After dinner at the hotel, you may want to venture on your own to experience the local nightlife. Hotel: Hotel Borg Breakfast and Dinner included Day 4 - Thursday, September 2: Reykjavik, Iceland Enjoy a full day of sightseeing with a visit to the famous Geysir hot spring area with numerous hot springs and geysers - one of them erupts every few minutes; take a look at the magnifi- cent waterfall Gullfoss; visit the volcanic crater Kerid and the greenhouse village Hveragerdi; drive across Gjabakkavegur Pass to the Thingvellir National Park, a unique place of beau- ty, with its interesting geology and history; then cross Mosfell- sheidi Heath to Reykjavik; visit the Blue Lagoon. We will see volcanic craters, geysers, waterfalls and the na- tional park Thingvellir, which is Iceland’s national treasure and one of its most beautiful spots. Hotel: Hotel Borg Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included Day 5 – Friday, September 3: Reykjavik (BIRK) Luxembourg (ELLX) 1,255 NM Fly to Luxembourg, officially known as the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a small landlocked country in Western Europe. It is bordered by Belgium to the west and north, Germany to the east, and France to the south. Upon arrival we will transfer to our Hotel that offers a hetero- geneous mixture of Art Nouveau and contemporary design. Hotel: Hotel Le Place D’Armes Breakfast and Dinner included www.airjourney.com 3 Day 6 - Saturday, September 4: Luxemborg Day 8 - Monday, September 6: Skiathos From ancient constructions dating back to the 1500s to mod- Skiathos presents an ideal combination for leisure and sea ern architectural marvels, the city of Luxembourg is filled with sports. There are more than 60 beautiful beaches with golden impressive buildings and is a must-visit for architecture and sand or white pebbles; a turquoise sea to swim or sail in; to- history. Today we will go on a half day city tour of Luxem- day we’ll go on a half day boat tour to the neighboring islands bourg. Visit the “Palais Grand-Ducal”, City Hall and the busi- of skopelos and sail to the Pelion peninsula (Mainland ness district. Greece). Hotel: Hotel Le Place D’Armes Hotel: Atrium Hotel Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included Day 7 - Sunday, September 5: Luxembourg (ELLX) Day 9 – Tuesday, September 7: Skiathos Skiathos, Greece (LGSK) 970 NM Today is a day to relax or explore on your own. Fly to the lush island of Skiathos. Hotel: Atrium Hotel Breakfast and Dinner included Renowned among returning guests for offering unparalleled Greek hospitality, Atrium Hotel Skiathos is a home away from home. All accommodations are inspired by nature, seamlessly blending wooden and stone elements to create a comfortable and modern ambience. The hotel masterfully combines style, tradition, and high-end, tailor-made service, with an emphasis on the guests’ personal needs and preferences. Its accommodations boast high-end facilities and stunning, panoramic views of the sea or the is- land’s idyllic natural landscape, making for an unrivalled and unforgettable Skiathos experience. Hotel: Atrium Hotel Breakfast and Dinner included www.airjourney.com 4 Day 10 - Wednesday, September 8: Skiathos, Greece (LGSK) Day 11 - Thursday, September 9: Visit Mtskheta – the Tbilisi, Georgia (UGTB) Ancient capital of Georgia – Uplistsikhe cave town 990 NM This morning we will drive to Mtskheta – the ancient capital Fly to Tbilisi. Upon arrival at Tbilisi international airport this after- of Georgia. The country's conversion to Christianity oc- noon, clearing immigration and customs, the group will be met by curred in Mtskheta in 337 AD and s considered one of our local guide. We will then be privately transferred to our hotel Georgia's most important religious centers. Saint Nino in the center of town by private luxury vehicle. Transfer to Tbilisi erected the first Christian cross and the first churches were (30 min) and check in at the Stamba Tbilisi Hotel. built here. Visit the monastery of Jvari perched on a cliff overlooking Mtskheta and continue to the Svetitskhoveli Stamba Hotel was conceived to highlight the industrial splendor Cathedral. of the 20th century printing house in which it is situated. Housed within historic atriums, passages and courtyards of what was Svetitskhoveli church has long been the principal Georgian once Georgia's most important printing house, Stamba Hotel is a church and remains one of the most venerated places of celebration of Tbilisi's ever-evolving identity as a hotbed of talent worship to this day. Continue to Château Mukhrani. The and originality. Château was established as the prince’s estate of the royal Bagrationi name. In 1876, Ivane Mukhranbatoni, a royal family representative and political and public figure of This afternoon we will explore the sites of this captivating city with th our expert guide. Tbilisi is the capital of Georgia and the country’s 19 century Georgia returned from France with the chateau largest city. The city is a vibrant example of the mix of nationali- wine making concept and since then the estate’s own wine- ties, cultures, religions, and ethnic groups found in Georgia. Tbili- making history began. si was founded in the 5th century AD by Vakhtang Gorgasali, the Georgian King of Kartli (Iberia) and made into a capital in the 6th Our wine tour will guide us to discover the Georgian royal century. Today Tbilisi is a significant industrial, social, and cultural family history and breath-taking legends, a flavor of antiqui- center. ty and enchanting wines which have just won 4 prestigious Medals the 23rd Grand International Wine Award Mundus We will pass through the old quarters and the center, with its fa- Vini - one of the most important wine competitions in the mous sulfur springs along the Mtkvari River. Traditional houses world. with balconies and grape vines are the backdrop to our stroll to- wards Narikhala, the 4th century fort overlooking the city. After a delicious lunch accompanied by wine tasting, we will continue the drive to Gori town to visit the cave town Up- st The fort provides an exquisite view of the city and region. listsikhe (Fortress of the Lord) dating from the 1 millenni- um BC. Hotel: Stamba Hotel Hotel: Stamba Hotel Breakfast and Dinner included Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included www.airjourney.com 5 Day 12 - Friday, September 10: Tbilisi Day 14 - Sunday, September 12: Baku Today is a day to relax or explore on your own. Today we will go for a half day city tour of Baku. Step into the history and see the wonders that lie inside the 12th-century Hotel: Stamba Hotel walls of Icheri Sheher, or The Inner City, during our guided Breakfast and Dinner included tour of this UNESCO World Heritage site. On the way we will stop to savor layered Baklava stuffed with walnuts and spices and pick up jars of homemade jam. Day 13 – Saturday, September 11: Tbilisi, Georgia (UGTB) We then stroll along New Boulevard; seaside streets lined Baku, Azerbaijan (UBBB) 240 NM with charming teahouses and cafes, and see the cultural in- sights at the Yarat Contemporary Art Centre and Azerbaijan Stone Museum. Fly to Baku - straddling the Middle East, Europe and Asia, the enigmatic capital of Azerbaijan sits on the coast of the opal- Hotel: Four Seasons Hotel blue waters of the Caspian Sea, with the Caucasus Mountains Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included to the west. Upon arrival, we will transfer to the beaux-arts-style Four Day 15 - Monday, September 13: Baku Seasons Hotel perched along the waterfront in the heart of central Baku. Today is a day to relax or explore on your own. Hotel: Four Seasons Hotel Breakfast and Dinner included Hotel: Four Seasons Hotel Breakfast and Dinner included www.airjourney.com 6 Day 16 - Tuesday, September 14: Baku, Azerbaijan Day 18 - Thursday, September 16: Bukhara, Bukhara, (UBBB) Bukhara, Uzbekistan (UTSB) 670 NM Uzbekistan (UTSB) Samarkand, Uzbekistan (UTSS) 115 NM Fly to Bukhara. Upon arrival, we will transfer to the Zargaron Plaza Hotel situated in Bukhara’s historic center. Fly to Samarkand - one of the highlights of Uzbekistan.