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More Iceland for less moneyAn Icelandic IconThe Heart of Reykjavik CityThe spacious but intimate Café Paris isa café and a restaurant known for firstclassservice and bistro-style meals, primarilymade using fresh local produce, in the heart ofthe city centre, Austurvöllur. Austurvöllur isIceland’s Champ du Mars, where locals relaxon warm summer afternoons, overlooked bythe Icelandic House of Parliament, and theCathedral Church, Dómkirkjan.Its long history and esteemed reputationhas contributed to it being one of the mostsuccessful restaurants and cafés in all ofIceland. This year, Café Paris celebrates itstwentieth anniversary and guests were askedfor their feedback to help the managementcontinue to offer the highest standards.In this, its anniversary year, Café Parishas a professional staff providing greatservice, knowledgeable about the menu,wine, cocktail and coffee selections andthe mouth-watering desserts.A Landmark for allCafé Paris is a city landmark meaningdifferent things to different people. It’s aplace where artists contemplate in solitude,where writers busily document theirthoughts on a laptop, where politiciansescape heated debates and share a quietmoment together, where young adultsgiggle and smile over Mocha and sweetenedLatte, where young mothers share a sliceof a homemade chocolate cake and creamycoffee, where students gather to celebrateand where hungry travellers come toexperience the Icelandic bistro culture.In summer, the tables outdoors facingthe Parliament are always packed.Sheltered from the North Atlantic breeze,days of sunshine in the very heart of thecity are hard to resist, and the well-trainedand experienced staff make sure no onegoes hungry or thirsty.Eat in styleThere is nothing like the house white wine boiledmussels and a glass of Pinot Grigio on a beautifulsummer’s day, or a succulent burger with a bunfresh out of the oven and ice-cold beer.For dessert, the house speciality is a Frenchchocolate cake—freshly baked in house—andbest served with deluxe coffee. The well keptsecret recipe is legendary in Reykjavík.10 www.icelandictimes.comA Weekend HotspotCome the weekend, Café Paris turns intoa sophisticated bar with live jazz musicplaying from 11 pm. The atmosphere is aunique fusion of a Parisian jazz club anda sophisticated Icelandic wine bar. Thewide variety of imaginative cocktails is thecreation of ambitious bartenders who aimto impress with their blend of rich flavours.Café Paris caters to all ages andnationalities. Café Paris may seem to be aParisian café in Reykjavík but local culinarytraditions and fresh Icelandic produce are atthe heart of this Reykjavík bistro.Café Paris–JBAusturstræti 14 •101 Reykjavík+354 551 1020cafeparis@cafeparis.iswww.cafeparis.isBlue Lagoon SchedulePickup at hotel in Reykjavik upon request09:00 / 10:30 / 12:30 / 14:45 / 16:45The South Coast - Skógafoss - VíkOur tour takes us along the south shore and on to thecharming village of Vík. Highlights on this tour: WaterfallsSkógafoss and Seljalandsfoss. The basalt columns atsandy beach of Reynis- fjara and the glacier Sólheimajökull,where you can touch the ice. We drive along thevolcano Eyjafjallajökull, last eruption in 2010.Pick up time: Mon/Wed/Fri at 08:00Duration: 10 hoursProfessional english guidanceBlue Lagoon to Reykjavik12:30 / 14:00* / 16:00 / 18:00 / 20:30 * Via Keflavik AirportBlue Lagoon to Keflavik Airport12:30 / 14:00 / 21:00**Grand Golden Circle** From 15. June – 15. Sept.Highlights visited: The crater Kerið, the farming districts inthe south, Faxi waterfall and the spectacular Geysir. Thewaterfall Gullfoss, the national park Thingvellir, includingthe Rift valley and the Rock of law which was the site ofthe first Viking parliament.Time for lunch at Geysir (not incl. in price).Pick up time: Daily at 08:00Duration: 8 hoursProfessional english guidancePlease notice: You can join The Blue Lagoon evening tour after arrival.Explore the unique volcanic and arctic nature of IcelandPlease book in advance.Be ready in front of your hotel.Pickup can take up to 30 min.Tel: +354 511 2600 E-mail: bustravel@bustravel.is bustravel.isGolden Circle AfternoonTo airport passengers;we keep your luggage duringyour Blue Lagoon visit.Highlights visited: The national park Thingvellir,the waterfall Gullfoss, the spectacular Geysir and thevolcanic crater Kerið.Pick up time: Tue/Thu/Sat/Sun at 12:30Duration: 5-6 hoursProfessional english guidance