- Discover the charms of Tórshavn, one of the smallest capital cities in the world
- Take in the beauty found in the small villages of the archipelago, such as Gasadalur & Gjógv
- Explore to your heart's content with the freedom that a car hire provides
- Take in the historic buildings in historical buildings in Kirkjubøur.
Faroe Islands Summer Fly-Drive
Discover the Faroese capital Tórshavn and its remote surroundings on this short fly-drive holiday, ideal for those looking for a long weekend adventure.
Drive past colourful Nordic houses and through picturesque fishing villages, meet friendly locals and sail alongside towering cliff faces searching for the breeding areas of puffins and other sea birds. In Tórshavn, stroll through the historic old town and marvel at the turf-roofed houses. When the mood strikes, take to the road and explore the various islands (easily accessible by undersea tunnel or short ferry rides) to your heart's content. Visit tiny remote villages and take in sweeping views unlike anywhere else in the world.
This break is based at Hotel Brandan, conveniently located in the capital, which is an excellent base for joining day excursions or for taking a variety of day trips out by car to truly appreciate and take in as much of the beautiful and fascinating archipelago as possible.
Tour Itinerary
Fly into Vagar airport and collect the hire car. Start exploring right away, driving west to visit the remote village of Gasadalur, which sits prettily on a cliff side surrounded by mountains and dramatic scenery on both sides. Until 2004, this village was cut off from the rest of the island. The only access was by foot over the mountain, but now a tunnel through the mountain allows visitors to experience the unspoilt charm of this village. In the afternoon, drive to the capital, Tórshavn and check into the hotel.
Spend the morning in and around the charming capital and discover a variety of restaurants, cafés and handicraft shops. Stroll along the harbourside, visit the Nordic House, and explore the old town with its many turf-roofed houses including Tinganes, the world's oldest parliament. In the afternoon, drive to the historical buildings in Kirkjubøur. See Ólav's church, the oldest church in the Faroes dating from 1111, as well as the ruins of St. Magnus Cathedral. (B)
Today, we recommend driving to Vestmanna to join an option boat tour (not included) of the renowned Vestmanna Bird cliffs to see the puffins and bird life that nest in the 2,000 feet high vertical cliffs. Afterwards, drive to picturesque Saksun and then on to Tjørnuvík for an excellent view of the iconic Giant and the Witch rock formations. From here, continue north, past the highest mountain in the Faroes (Slættaratindur, 882m) to the charming village of Gjógv. (B)
Speak with your Regent Faroes specialist about adding the Vestmanna boat excursion to your holiday
Today is free to fill however you'd like. Perhaps add an optional excursion to your holiday, like a cruise on the popular Nordlysid schooner, or the ferry to the small island of Nolsoy, or the newly opened subsea tunnel to Sandoy, which feels as if it has a slower pace of life. Alternatively, travel through the subsea tunnel to Eysturoy where a ferry (20 minutes) runs between Klaksvík to the beautiful and rugged northern island of Kalsoy. (B)
Drive to Vagar Airport to return the hire car before checking in for the flight back to the UK. (B)
Pricing Information
Price Includes
- Return international flights between the UK and the Faroe Islands
- All Airport taxes & security charges
- 4 night's accommodation as specified
- Meals as specified (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
- 5 day car hire Category B (Toyota Yaris or similar) including unlimited mileage, airport fee, CDW/TP insurance
Price Excludes
- Travel Insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional excursions & entrance fees
- Beverages and items of a personal nature
- Petrol, road/bridge/tunnel tolls
- All passenger & car ferry tickets
- Car hire super collision damage waiver (SCDW) upgrade
- Parking
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Price Notes
- Price is based on two people sharing
- International flights from the UK are based on the direct flights to Vágar out of Edinburgh in economy class, which operates on Mondays & Thursdays.
- Ask a Faroe Islands travel specialist about the new Gatwick direct flights which operate Tuesdays and Saturdays from 1st June to 31st August.
- Regional flights via Copenhagen are also available (supplements may apply)
- Price is based on accommodation at 4-star Hotel Brandan. Alterative hotel options are available. Speak with your Regent Faroe Islands specialist for more details.
Tour Route Map
- Faroe Islands, Vagar
- Faroe Islands, Gasadalar
- Faroe Islands, Torshavn
- Faroe Islands, Vestmanna
Tour Accommodation
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