Historic Trails & Wilderness: Scotland, Faroes & Iceland
A twelve-night North Atlantic discovery voyage — Scottish archaeological sites, Faroese cliffs, and Iceland's volcanic wilderness aboard Greg Mortimer.
13
Days
May-Jun
Season
Classic
Style
Aurora Expeditions
Greg Mortimer
Key facts
Overview
A journey shaped by conditions, not a script.
Aurora Expeditions brings its discovery-expedition model to the North Atlantic: Aberdeen to Reykjavík via Orkney, Shetland, the Faroe Islands, and Iceland's remote coasts. Archaeological sites, seabird colonies, and geological drama anchor the landings. At 130 guests aboard Greg Mortimer, the ship reaches harbours and anchorages larger vessels skip. Part of Aurora's expanded 2026 European programme beyond the poles.
Scottish archaeological sites — Orkney's Neolithic heartland.
Faroe Islands — cliffs, villages, and North Atlantic seabirds.
Iceland's volcanic coast — waterfalls, fjords, and geothermal landscapes.
Expert-led landings with Aurora's expedition team.
Itinerary
Day-by-day route.
Day 1
Aberdeen
Embark Greg Mortimer in northeast Scotland.
Days 2-4
Orkney and Shetland
Neolithic sites, seabird cliffs, and island landings in Scotland's northern isles.
Days 5-7
Faroe Islands
Explore the Faroes by zodiac and on foot — villages, cliffs, and cultural visits.
Days 8-12
Iceland
Sail Iceland's coast with geological walks, zodiac cruising, and settlement visits.
Day 13
Reykjavík
Disembark in Reykjavík — extend in Iceland through 7C.
Inclusions
What is included.
Shipboard accommodation and all meals aboard
Zodiac excursions and guided landings
Expedition team lectures and guides
Port charges
Exclusions
What is not included.
Flights to Aberdeen and from Reykjavík
Travel insurance
Gratuities
Pre- or post-voyage hotels
Related
Other journeys to explore.
Planning note
Cabin choice matters as much as itinerary.
Deck height, window size, ship movement, dining style, and guide ratio all shape the expedition. We compare those details before recommending a departure.
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