Europe From Above

This aerial journey in Denmark begins over the sea approaching Roslashdby Harbor on Lolland Island before crossing to Falster Island and its beaches and bridges On the island of Moslashn we take a look at the white cliffs and a very rare romantic landscape before crossing to the main island of Zealand and the city of Roskilde We then fly east to Copenhagen the capital city before going north past

This aerial journey begins at the northeast corner of Portugal at Bracanccedila The journey then heads west to Guimaraes and a castle known as the cradle of Portugal At Braga we look at two impressive monasteries before heading for the coast at Viana do Castelo and then south past resorts before arriving at Porto the home of port wine From there our journey travels inland past a landscape of

We begin at St Moritz one of Switzerlands most luxurious resorts before climbing up into the Alps witnessing beautiful glaciers and impressive mountains such as the Eiger the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc

This journey begins in northern Italy at Verona before heading east past vineyards and castles to the cultural jewel of Padua From there it is east along the Brenta canal to the Venetian Lagoon and Venice which has stood for over 1500 years The journey ends at Vicenza whose buildings in the city have influenced architecture around the world for centuries

This journey starts in the southeast of Scotland at the oldest golf club in the world From the capital city Edinburgh we follow the Forth river upstream to the historic Forth Bridge Crossing the rugged islands and peninsulas of the Hebrides we end at a mystical sea cave thats inspired artists and writers for centuries

This journey begins towards the middle of Portugal at Linhares Castle before heading southwest towards the beautiful city of Coimbra and its ancient university From there we look at two spectacular monasteries at Batalha and Tomar before entering the River Tagus and our final destination Lisbon the capital of Portugal

We start in the heart of North Wales at the historic town of Ruthin From the ruins of Denbigh Castle we fly along the beaches and resort towns of the north coast At Conway Bay we fly southwest before heading towards the Menai Strait The journey ends with a spectacular flight through the mountains and valleys of Snowdonia finishing at the highest peak in Wales Mount Snowdon

Begin your journey by crossing the English Channel one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world before arriving at the Channel Islands There you will find Alderney which was once the worlds most fortified islands Guernsey the second largest island in the group and Sark still home to ancient laws and parliament Between Sark and the French coast is Jersey and its capital St Hellier

Begin your journey at Waless Symonds Yat In Herefordshire visit the mediaeval ruin of Goodrich Castle Continue on to Stokesay Castle one of the best preserved mediaeval fortified houses Go north to one of the greatest eighteenth century engineering feats near Llangollen before ending your journey at the Dee Estuary

Travel around Wales Begin your journey in Snowdonia home to the Italianinspired village of Portmeirion From there head to Aberystwyth Then take off to the United Kingdoms only coastal national park which is also home to St Davids Cathedral

Visit Waless charming literary seaside town of Laugharne Travel through the rolling hills of southern Carmarthenshire to the wild Brecon Beacons National Park Explore some historic castles and religious monuments industrial coal mining heartlands and fortresses both ancient and modern Tour Cardiff Newport and Severn Bridges

Switzerlands physical beauty is as rich to the eyes as its chocolates are delightful to the taste buds Begin your journey at St Moritz which is one of Switzerlands most luxurious resorts Next climb up into the Alps where you will witness beautiful glaciers and impressive mountains like the Eiger the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc

Visit Switzerlands impressive Rheinau Abbey shimmering Lake Zurich cultural icon Basel world heritage site Bern Avenchess ancient Roman amphitheater and the staggering cliffs of Creux du Van Along the way pop over to Germany to see the medieval castle ruins at Küssaberg

Journey to Switzerlands Romont the Chartreuse de la Valsainte an ancient monastery Lake Geneva Montreaux of Jazz Festival fame Verbier a famous ski resort and Valais exquisite mountains After a brief flight over Italy tour Locarno and Ascona on the shores of Lake Maggiore

Begin your Swiss journey on the clear Lake Neuchatel Then head to Lake Geneva and the famous French holiday resort of EvianlesBains Pass through the impressive rock structures of the Earth Pyramids of Euseigne before traveling north to Gstaad through the spectacular Swiss alpine wilderness End your tour with the fantastic Eiger glacier popular with climbers and adventure seekers worldwide

Begin your journey on the shores of Lake Maggiore Fly over ancient castles and medieval villages along the San Bernardino and the soaring Swiss Alps Visit St Gallen a fascinating mix of ancient heritage and modernity Follow the Rhine to the town of Schaffhausen ending your journey at the dramatic Rhine Falls

Begin your Icelandic journey in the small isolated town of Patreksfjorour before moving east to the ice cap atop the Drangajokull mountain range Travel to an old salting factory before exploring the puffin paradise at Grimsey Island From there go to the Medieval town of Holar and then Akureyri and the majestic Vatnajoumlkull National Park

Journey to Lake Oskjuvatn one of the deepest lakes in Iceland and formed in an old volcanic crater Much of Icelands dramatic landscape has been formed by volcanic activity Glaciers have also shaped the landscape and the Myacuterdalsjoumlkull glacier is a good example of one in action The final location is Gullfoss one of the most popular and spectacular waterfalls in Iceland

Journey to Reykjavik Europes northernmost capital Travel to the Reykjanes Peninsula the Blue Lagoon Thermal Baths the southwest coast the geothermal power plant at Hengill Eyrarbakki the Westman Islands and Surtsey one of the worlds most important scientific discoveries

Learn about Icelands history as a Viking settlement and whaling community Visit a reconstructed turf house at the site where explorer Leif Erikkson was born and travel to travel across a windswept landscape and over deserted beaches to reach the historic Bjargtangar Lighthouse

Start your journey at the historic city of Stirling in the southern lowlands of Scotland Head towards the university town of St Andrews and its famous golf course Along the dramatic coastline is the mighty 10th Century Dunnotar Castle Turn inland toward the Cairngorm National Park and Balmoral Castle Pass through Scotlands biggest whiskyproducing region to Cawdor Castle

Journey through some of historic Scotlands most famous places Explore the ancient battlegrounds of the Highland clans before heading to the famed fortress of Eileen Donan Then its off to Iona before taking in Ben Nevis the highest peak in the UK

Begin your journey through Scotland in Fort William before following the Great Glen Way Head to Loch Ness Inverness and the settlements at the Northernmost tip of the British mainland Cross Pentland to reach the Orkney Islands and then see the tallest sea stack in Britain the Old Man of Hoy

This journey begins at Kalundborg on the west side of Zealand before heading south along the coast to the Great Belt Bridge and on to the island of Tasinge From there it is north to Odense and the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen before turning west to Jutland and Billund the home of Lego From there it is up the coast to a royal palace at Aarhus and then on to Ebeltoft and its historic ship