September 17 & 18
Reykjavik, Iceland: Meet fellow travelers and the expedition staff at a welcome dinner; Explore Reykjavik, including its old town center, the Parliament Building, and the cathedral; See the fishing harbor, take a short whale safari; Venture to lava fields and fertile farmlands, discover Geysir and bubbling hot springs, steaming vents, mud pools, the stunning Gullfoss waterfall, and the famous Blue Lagoon geothermal spa

September 19 & 20
Budapest, Hungary: Immerse yourself in the varied flavors of Budapest—sharp paprika, rich Tokaj wine and delectable strudel; dine in one of the city’s finest restaurants. Travel into the scenic countryside to visit an elegant Hapsburg palace and attend an exhibition of traditional equestrian skills

September 21 & 22
Amritsar, India: Punjab is India’s breadbasket and home to the markets and spice bazaars of Amritsar, long famed as a crossroads of the great trading routes. Explore the exquisite Golden Temple of the Sikhs, visit a local farm, and wander through the exotic market

September 23, 24 & 25
Hangzhou, China; Enjoy a cruise on serene West Lake; Catch a glimpse of daily life at the old Qing He Fang Street market and browse centuries-old apothecaries, silk shops, and teahouses

September 26, 27 & 28
Ha Long Bay & Hanoi, Vietnam: Spend a day and a night aboard your luxury ship exploring the limestone outcrops, verdant islands and beautiful grottoes of Ha Long Bay. Then explore colonial Hanoi—go on a scenic cyclo ride take a guided tour of a local market or pay a visit to a rural village

September, 29 & 30
Muscat, Oman: Oman’s capital city of Muscat boasts an enchanting blend of golden minarets and green parks. See the 16thcentury Jelali Fortress and the palace of Sultan Qaboos, and visit the Bait al-Zubair Museum.Explore the famous Muttrah Souk, and then indulge in an opulent feast in Bedouin tents set amidst a date plantation

October 1 & 2
Crete, Greece: Home to vistas of forested mountains and azure seas, temples that have stood the tests of time and a Mediterranean culinary tradition that delights the palate and the soul. Tour a local vineyard, visit fragrant olive groves and learn about the island’s history of honey production. Then step back in time at the Palace of Knossos

October 3 & 4
The Burgundy Region, France: Fly to France, where you’ll stroll through the charming old town
of Dijon and visit the magnificent medieval fortress of Chateau de Rully. Relish a rare private tour and extraordinary dinner with local wines at the historic 12th-century Château du Clos de Vougeot, surrounded by prized vineyards

October 5
Reykjavik / Homeward: Following breakfast, our private jet returns to Reykjavik, where you can
connect with your commercial flight home