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Tour 2: The classic tour
The Faroe Islands has a unique landscape and
is steeped in history and culture. The everchanging
weather of rain, mist, heat and sunshine
adds to the variety of the natural delights
you will find here. There are birds and sheep, a
pristine nature and isolated villages. Exploring
the Faroe Islands by car gives you the chance
to see it all.
Day 1: Arrive with Atlantic Airways to Vágar
Airport. Collect your hire car at the airport and the rest of the day is free to explore Vágar independently. We suggest you drive to the villages of Bøur and Gásadalur to enjoy the view across to the islet ‘Tindhólmur’. Overnight stay on Vágoy.
Day 2: On your way north, we suggest a fascinating
boat trip to the Vestmanna bird cliffs sailing under the cliffs and into some of the grottoes. This trip takes approx. 2 hours. Then visit the unique Saga Museum. Continue to the village of Tjørnuvík, surrounded by steep mountains. From here you will be able to see the unique rock formations known as the “Giant and the Old Hag” off the north tip of
Eysturoy. Drive over the only bridge across the
Atlantic Ocean to the village of Eiði on Eysturoy,
with its unique scenery and spectacular view of
Slættaratindur (882m), the highest mountain in
the Faroes. Overnight stay on Eysturoy.
Day 3: Enjoy the day in Gjøgv, known for its distinctive natural harbour. Here you can take a twohour walk on your own with views of the bird cliffs, ‘Djúpini’ and the beautiful valley of ‘Amba dalur’. Overnight stay on Eysturoy.
Day 4: From the village of Leirvík, drive through the
undersea tunnel to Klaksvík. The tunnel is decorated with lit art by the famous Faroese artist Tróndur Patursson. From Klaksvík you can explore the other Northern Islands: Kalsoy, Kunoy, Viðoy, Svínoy and Fugloy, each with its own dramatic landscape. If you walk along the ‘Love path’ up to Klakkur, you will be rewarded with an impressive view in all directions including Kunoy, with its six mountains. Overnight stay on the Northern Islands.
Day 5: On your way to Tórshavn, we suggest you
stop in Nes to visit the charming old rectory full of history. Visit the wool shop ‘Navia’ in Toftir where you can buy the latest fashion in Faroese woollen goods. Overnight stay in Tórshavn.
Day 6: Spend this day visiting the beautiful green island of Sandoy also called the Saga Island. Sandoy is much flatter than the other islands but is rich in history and spectacular scenery. Take
the ferry ‘Teistin’ from the harbour Gamlarætt to Skopun. In the village of Sandur, you will be served
with coffee and cake in a private home. Overnight stay in Tórshavn.
Day 7: Visit Kirkjubøur before you leave Tórshavn.
Kirkjubøur is the oldest centre of history and culture
in the Faroe Islands, with a picturesque old farm that has been owned by the same family for 17
generations. See the unfinished Magnus Cathedral
and the small medieval church of St.Olav. On arrival
in Vágar, we suggest you take a walk to the beautiful waterfall ‘Bøsdalafossur’, from where you can see the freestanding rock ‘Geituskoradrangur’ and Vágar’s spectacular rugged south coast. Overnight stay on Vágoy.
Day 8: Deliver the hire car at the airport in time for
your departure with Atlantic Airways.
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