Iceland Cruise - from Rosyth / Edinburgh - 123507

'The harbour of Rosyth is not far from the city of Dunfermline in Fife, surrounded by picturesque fishing villages that hug the coastline. The area is a golfer's paradise and is even considered to be the home of the sport. Thanks to its central location, Fife is the ideal starting point for a tour of discovery around other parts of Scotland. The magical city of Edinburgh is just a stone's throw away, and it's not far to Glasgow either. To the south, across the famous Forth Bridge, the lowlands with their hilly landscapes enchant the visitor, while in the North and North West you will be captivated by the wild romance of the Highlands.

Kirkwall is the capital of the northern Scottish island council area of Orkney, where visitors can expect to find a landscape made up mainly of craggy cliffs and strange sandstone formations. The pretty capital and business centre is famous primarily for its whisky distilleries and St. Magnus Cathedral. The cathedral dates from the 12th century and is one of the most beautiful examples of Norman architecture in the British Isles. Other sights include: Tankerness House, a 16th century town house that houses the local history museum of the Orkney Islands, and the Stone Age village of Skara Brae, which is more than 5,000 years old.

Reykjavik, the trading and cultural centre of Iceland at the South-West coast of the island was named "smoking bay" after the famous hot springs of Laugardalur. Today it has a population of around 130,000 - approximately 1/3 of the total population. The capital of iceland has plenty of tourist attractions. A stroll through the old town leads to the main shopping street, Laugavegur, and the pedestrian zone, past the historic Höfdi House (where Reagan and Gorbatschow held their summit in 1986) to the modern basalt church 'Hallgrimskirka'. The church tower offers the best view of the city. Tracing the footsteps of Icelandic history, there are many archaeological finds and artefacts from Viking times on display in the National Museum and art lovers will enjoy the Einar Jonsson Museum with its wonderful sculpture garden.