Why Iceland?

Paula and I wanted to go to Germany again, and while checking out airline prices, she found that the cheapest way to get there was by Iceland Air. What's more, by adding a bit more flight time, the flight could be in two much shorter sections. On top of that, we could have a layover of several days in Iceland for no extra charge. And Iceland is exotic--a land of fire and ice.

Berlin, because it has a nice Trodelmarkt (flea market) that we like, with sellers of, among other things, German comic books. It's also very close to the Berlin zoo.

Isaac will be coming with us. :-)


WTW emergency number is: +1 415 329 7981.  If you have trouble locating your driver, please contact them at +354 470 1000


FRIDAY Sep 27: 8:30 pm - Departure - Eastern Daylight Time

Depart from (BWI) Airline Icelandair FI 642

SATURDAY Sep 28: 6:25 am - Arrival - Greenwich Mean Time

Arrive at Keflavik International Airport 


7:00 am - Greenwich Mean Time:  Airport pickup and hotel checkin

After you have your luggage and have left the customs area, you will meet our driver waiting for you with a sign of your name to pick you up and drive you to Eyja Guldsmeden Hotel in downtown Reykjavik. . From the driver, you will receive your travel documents in a gift tote bag (please make sure that you do).


Check in at Eyja Guldsmeden Hotel, Brautarholt 10-14, Reykjavik.  The rest of the day is free until evening.


9:30 pm - Greenwich Mean Time: Private Northern Lights Tour

At 9:30 pm your guide will pick you up from the main lobby at your hotel.


SUNDAY Sep 29:  Free Time in Reykjavík


MONDAY Sep 30 9:00 am Private Guided Golden Circle Tour. 


TUESDAY Oct 1 9:00 am. Private tour along the South Coast


WEDNESDAY Oct 2 10:00 am Private Reykjanes tour

2:00 pm dropoff at Blue Lagoon .Pick up at 18:00 (6:00 pm) to hotel.  If you would like to adjust the pick-up time, please discuss it in advance with the guide.


Thursday, Oct 3 4:00 am - Greenwich Mean Time:  Departure 

Check out and be ready at the hotel reception at 04:00AM.  Our driver will pick you up and transport you to Keflavík International Airport in time for your flight. 


Thursday, Oct 3 7:35 am - Departure - Greenwich Mean Time

Depart from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) Icelandair FI 528.

Thursday Oct 3 1:10 pm - Arrival - Central European Summer Time

Arrive at Berlin Brandenburg Airport Willy Brandt (BER)  Terminal 1


Berlin:


Thursday, October 3:  

7:35 am - Departure - Greenwich Mean Time

Depart from Keflavik International Airport (KEF)

Icelandair FI 528.  

1:10 pm - Arrival - Central European Summer Time

Arrive at Berlin Brandenburg Airport Willy Brandt (BER)  

Thursday, October 3, 2024 - Thursday, October 10, 2024

Adina Apartment Hotel Berlin Hackescher Markt

An der Spandauer, Brücke 11

Berlin, Berlin 10178

49-30-209698555

berlinhm@adina.eu

    2 bedroom apartment, W/D.

    Itinerary:  14687B8424690

    Confirmation #: CI50O72J

    Check-in noon. Cancel by 2PM Oct 2.


Thursday, October 10, 2024

2:05PM  Departure Central European Summer Time

Depart from Berlin (BER)  Icelandair FI529

3:50 Arrival - Greenwich Mean Time

Arrive at Keflavik (KEF)


5:00 PM.  Greenwich Mean Time 

Depart from  KEF Icelandair FI 643.  

7:25PM  Arrival 

Arrive at Baltimore (BWI)7:00 Eastern Daylight Time

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