Scotland to the Faroe islands and Iceland | May 26 - June 4, 2023

Travel in the company of alumni and friends from May 26 to June 4 on this specially curated 10-day program exploring the mighty Norse-Gael kingdom and its enduring legacy in Scotland, Iceland, and beyond. Take an unforgettable journey and discover the myths and stories of the Nordic Vikings and the Gaels of Scotland, from the misty peaks of Scotland to the rarely visited Faroe Islands and on through the “fire and ice” of Iceland.

Admire the austere beauty of the Inner Hebridean Isles of Iona and Mull and the ancient treasure of Iona Abbey en route to the picturesque port of Tobermory. Learn more about the Standing Stones of Callanish on an excursion to explore the 5,000-year-old Neolithic ruins on the Isle of Lewis. Cruising the North Atlantic Ocean from Glasgow, Scotland, to the remote Faroe Islands and then to Reykjavík, Iceland, enjoy the luxuries of the five‑star Le Bellot—featuring only 92 suites and staterooms, each with a private balcony.

Visit breathtaking Tvøroyri and Tórshavn on the archipelago of the Faroe Islands before continuing to Iceland, calling at Djúpivogur. Enjoy an excursion to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and tour Heimaey Island, which records the largest sea catches in Iceland since the days of its first settlers. Learn about “Pompeii of the North” and the historic Eldfell volcano eruption on a visit to the Eldheimar Museum. Complete your journey with a cruise along Iceland’s UNESCO‑inscribed Surtsey, one of Earth’s youngest islands.

Please contact the Alumni Travel Study Program at 866-325-8664 or [email protected] for more details .