The "Atlantic Ring and Berlin" trip is a 17-day city sightseeing tour designed for seniors who want an in-depth exploration of Europe’s cultural heartlands. From Paris to Berlin, with stops in Glasgow and other iconic cities, this easy-paced group tour ensures you enjoy the journey as much as the destinations. Group accommodations, transport, and meals are all arranged for your comfort. The tour’s standout feature is its comprehensive itinerary—linking France, the UK, and Germany in one seamless trip.
Few itineraries feature such contrasting destinations in a single trip—but our 17-day Scotland to Spitsbergen: Puffins, Sea Ice and Wildlife voyage does just that. You’ll start in Scotland, exploring the Shetland and Orkney Islands—visiting impressive bird colonies and Scottish Neolithic historical sites—then cross the Norwegian Sea to the seldom-visited Bear Island, which sits alone and isolated between mainland Norway and Svalbard. Because you’re traveling in May, you’ll encounter plenty of ice in the many fjords we’ll visit, such as Storfjorden. These ice-covered expanses increase our chances of seeing walruses, polar bears, seals and other wildlife. In addition to our seasoned Expedition Team, you’ll also learn from our special guest ornithologist and historian, who will join us for the entire voyage.
Cruise
Tour Type
Cruise Tour
Accommodation
Ship Cabin, Home-stay, Hotel
Age Range
8-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Helsinki, Aberdeen
Helsinki, Aberdeen
29% OFF TODAY
This deal is valid for limited time. Book now to reserve your seats.
Journey through Italy and beyond on this 17-day tour, starting in Rome and ending in Milan. Begin with ancient wonders like the Colosseum and Roman Forum, before travelling through Assisi, Siena, and Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance. Taste Bologna’s rich gastronomy, glide through Venice’s canals with a spritz in hand, and wander Verona’s romantic streets. Cruise Lake Garda and Lake Como, sip sparkling wines in Franciacorta, and ride the scenic Bernina Express through the Swiss Alps. From Bolzano and Cortina’s Alpine charm to Bassano del Grappa’s traditions, before ending in Milan
Opportunities to witness a total solar eclipse are rare. Your chances of experiencing one in the Arctic—from the deck of a polar ship—are even more rare considering the last total solar eclipse north of the Arctic Circle occurred in 2015. The next will take place on August 12, 2026.To satisfy the demand of eclipse-watchers, this longer voyage has been introduced on one of Quark's newest ships, Ocean Explorer. Covering 2,200 nautical miles in total—this expedition features your bucket-list eclipse adventure, time to explore Northeast and South Greenland, plus you get to check off two of the world’s northernmost capital cities: the Icelandic capital of Reykjavik (64°08′ north), where you’ll have time to explore, and Nuuk, Greenland (64°11′ north), where we disembark for our charter flight back to Reykjavik.
World-renown eclipse-cartographer Michael Zeiler will be onboard to deepen your understanding of eclipse-viewing, observational astronomy and celestial mechanics. Of course, you’ll also get to witness waterfalls, towering cliffs and remote fishing villages in the Westfjords, a hidden gem of Iceland, as well as icebergs, wilderness areas, glaciers, and the deep fjords of Greenland.
Special guest Michael Zeiler: The highly respected author, geographer and eclipse cartographer is a member of the International Astronomical Union Working Group on Solar Eclipses – with an asteroid named in his honour. Zeiler has been witnessing solar eclipses since 1991 and was among the first to develop eclipse maps online.
Polar expeditions and cruise
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Reykjavik, Scoresbysund, Westfjo
Reykjavik, Scoresbysund, Westfjords, Denmark Strait, Northeast Greenland National Park
