Grand Tour of Marvellous Iceland 2026-27
Discovering the fascinating land of ice and fire
Grand Tour of Marvellous Iceland 2026-27 is a Guiness Travel escorted group tour in Iceland: 8 days by plane, with a tour leader from Italy. Participation fee from 4.500,00 € per person. Required document: Identity card / Passport.
Grand Tour of Marvellous Iceland 2026-27
Discovering the fascinating land of ice and fire

8 days starting from
4.500,00 €
The departure dates for this tour have not been published yet: contact us for information.
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- entrance to the Glaumbær farm
- tasting at the Herring Museum
- boat excursion for whale watching
- sailing among the icebergs of the glacier lagoon
- travel exclusively with a maximum of 25 people
Why this tour?
- to visit the land of ice and fire
- to enjoy a wild, lunar landscape
- to experience whale watching
Description
In Iceland you can walk on two different continents at the same time.
From a geological point of view, Iceland is truly incredible. It is in fact the only place in the world where a mid-ocean ridge literally rises out of the water. Iceland is a volcanic island, formed by the accumulation of lava and pyroclastic material (all the products emitted during an explosive eruption) along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Ridges are immense underwater volcanic chains that run through all the oceans. They form when two tectonic plates in contact with each other move apart, fracturing the ocean floor and allowing molten magma to rise. Through this mechanism new crust is continuously produced, gradually “paving” the entire ocean floor. In Iceland’s case, the Mid-Atlantic Ridge separates the North American plate from the Eurasian plate: it is here that the Earth’s crust splits, generating volcanic activity and earthquakes. Precisely because of this geological structure, Iceland is dotted with volcanoes and thermal phenomena such as geysers and hot springs. As if that were not enough, along comes something to amplify it all: the hot spot, an anomalous upwelling of the deep mantle that generates persistent volcanic activity directly above it. And right beneath Iceland lies a hot spot, adding to the activity of the ridge… in short, it could hardly be more volcanic! In Iceland the ridge lies above sea level. So in Iceland you can travel from America to Europe without taking a plane! The ridge can be visited and walked on by anyone with a spirit of adventure, since it crosses the whole of Iceland.
The Blue Lagoon lies less than 40 km from the capital Reykjavík, near Grindavík, and is one of the most visited attractions on the island. It is a thermal lagoon and a genuine natural wellness centre in which to relax and recharge: a geothermal pool of warm water at around 39°C, rich in sulphur and silica, with a characteristic milky colour due to the presence of an alga with healing properties for the skin, Cyanobacteria. If you are thinking of a holiday in Iceland, the Blue Lagoon is an absolute must; here you can also buy products made with these waters, which bring a range of benefits to the skin, as well as wellness packages with massages and other health and beauty treatments, for a day devoted to wellness… even in Iceland! Around 800 years ago there was a major volcanic eruption at this spot, and it is within this volcanic rock that, in 1976, this artificial lake of 6 million litres of warm water was created. The golden beach of Nauthólsvík, built with tonnes of imported sand, also helps to make the atmosphere truly special. And should it rain, you can take a dip in the waters of Árbæjarlaug, at Fylkisvegur, one of the most beautiful indoor pools on the island.
Itinerary
Day 1
ITALY – REYKJAVIK
Departure on scheduled Icelandair flights to Reykjavik – on arrival transfer to the hotel – afternoon at leisure – dinner at the hotel – tour leader at your disposal - overnight stay.
Day 2 · 370 km.
REYKJAVIK – NORTH ICELAND – SKAGAFJORDUR
Breakfast at the hotel – in the morning panoramic tour of the city of Reykjavik to admire its historic centre, the harbour and the parliament - departure for the North - stop at the Hraunfossar waterfalls and then at the most powerful hot spring in Europe, Deildartunguhver – we cross the Holtavörduheidi plateau – evening arrival in the Skagafjordur area – lunch at leisure – dinner at the hotel – evening at leisure - tour leader at your disposal - overnight stay.
Day 3 · 200 km.
SKAGAFJORDUR– DALVIK ”whale watching” – AKUREYRI
Breakfast at the hotel – departure for the Glaumbær farm museum, where you can admire the buildings and typical activities of the Iceland of days gone by – continue to Siglufjordur to visit the Herring Museum and discover the fishing and processing techniques of this important Icelandic resource – herring tasting – lunch at leisure - continue to Dalvik - boat excursion for whale watching (lasting around 3 hours) - dinner at the hotel – evening at leisure -tour leader at your disposal - overnight stay.
Day 4 · 160 km.
AKUREYRI – GODAFOSS “the Waterfall of the Gods”– MYVATN AREA
Breakfast at the hotel – departure for the Lake Myvatn region, a true spectacle of volcanic phenomena - stop at the impressive Godafoss waterfall, the Waterfall of the Gods, and at the impressive Skutustadagigar craters; we will see the bizarre lava formations of Dimmuborgir and the Hverarönd area with its boiling springs and mud pools – lunch at leisure - dinner at the hotel – evening at leisure -tour leader at your disposal - overnight stay.
Day 5 · 260 km.
HUSAVIK – DETTIFOSS WATERFALL “the most powerful in Europe” – EGILSSTADIR
Breakfast at the hotel – departure for the Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful in Europe - continue to Egilsstadir, regarded as the most important town in East Iceland, and to the eastern fjords. The route winds through wonderful mountain scenery – lunch at leisure - dinner at the hotel – evening at leisure - tour leader at your disposal - overnight stay.
Day 6 · 460 km.
JOKULSARLON “the glacier lagoon – sailing among the icebergs” - VIK
Breakfast at the hotel – departure for one of the most spectacular places on the whole island, the Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon, where the icebergs float until the ocean water melts them - the lagoon formed around 60 years ago through a continuous process of icebergs calving from the tongue of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier - these icebergs come in two different colours, one milky white and the other a brilliant blue, creating a magical play of light and ice crystals - the lagoon is full of fish that come in from the sea with the tides – sailing among the icebergs – lunch at leisure - continue to Skaftafell National Park, at the foot of the Vatnajökull glacier, the largest glacier in Europe – evening arrival in Vik – dinner at the hotel – evening at leisure -tour leader at your disposal - overnight stay.
Day 7 · 300 km.
ELFOSS - THINGVELLIR PARK “UNESCO World Heritage Site”– GULLFOSS “the Golden Waterfall” – VIK
Breakfast at the hotel – departure for the famous black beach near Vik, from which you can admire the Dyrholaey promontory – along the south coast we also encounter the spectacular waterfalls of Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss - we then take the famous Golden Circle excursion, which includes a visit to the Geysir area, where Strokkur erupts every 5-10 minutes, the Gullfoss waterfall and Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of great historical, geological and natural interest, where, in addition to the seat of the Althingi, the oldest form of parliament in the world, you can admire the enormous Mid-Atlantic Ridge separating the North American plate from the Eurasian plate – lunch at leisure – evening arrival in Reykjavik – dinner at the hotel – evening at leisure - tour leader at your disposal - overnight stay.
Day 8
REYKJAVIK - ITALY
Transfer to the airport - departure from Reykjavik on a scheduled Icelandair flight for the journey home.
Prices
- return journey Italy/Reykjavik on scheduled Icelandair flights
- airport/hotel transfers and vice versa
- tour of Iceland by GT coach/minibus
- accommodation in 3/4-star hotels with half board as per the programme
- buffet breakfasts
- guide-tour leader for the entire duration of the tour, departing from Italy
- boat excursion for whale watching
- sailing among the icebergs in the glacier lagoon
- entrance fees to all the sites indicated in the programme
- taxes and VAT
- tour leader Reykjavik/Reykjavik for those departing from other airports
- evening excursions with the tour leader
drinks and anything not expressly indicated.
Our hotels
REYKJAVIK
FOSSHOTEL BARON – HOTEL KLETTUR or similar, 3/4-star
www.islandshotel.is – www.hotelklettur.is
SKAGARFJORDUR
HOTEL MIKLIGARDUR or similar, 3-star
AKUREYRI
KJARNALUNDUNDUR HOTEL or similar, 3-star
MYVATN AREA
HOTEL RAUDASKRIDA – FOSSHOTEL HUSAVIK or similar, 3/4-star
www.hotelraudaskrida.is – www.islandshotel.is
EAST FJORDS
HOTEL EYVINDARA or similar, 3-star
VIK
HOTEL DYRHOLAEY or similar, 3-star
Info and schedule
- Required document: Identity card / Passport
Countries
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts 8 days by plane, with a Guiness tour leader from Italy.
How much does it cost?
The individual participation fee starts from 4.500,00 € by plane.
What does the price include?
return journey Italy/Reykjavik on scheduled Icelandair flights; airport/hotel transfers and vice versa; tour of Iceland by GT coach/minibus; accommodation in 3/4-star hotels with half board as per the programme; buffet breakfasts; guide-tour leader for the entire duration of the tour, departing from Italy; boat excursion for whale watching; sailing among the icebergs in the glacier lagoon; entrance fees to all the sites indicated in the programme; taxes and VAT; tour leader Reykjavik/Reykjavik for those departing from other airports; evening excursions with the tour leader
What is not included in the price?
drinks and anything not expressly indicated.
Which documents are required?
Identity card / Passport
Can I cancel?
Cancel without penalty up to 45 days in advance
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