Your flight lands on Vágar island. Collect your rental car and drive 40 minutes to Tórshavn, the capital. Stop at the viewpoint above Tórshavn Harbour for your first views of the islands' dramatic geography and the distinctive turf-roofed houses of the old town.

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Settle into your hotel in central Tórshavn. Walk to Kústalæ, a harborside neighbourhood, and have fresh fish soup or fish and chips at a local café overlooking the water. Most places here serve traditional Faroese fare at around £12-18 per person. Search hotels →

Wander through the cobbled lanes of the old town with its historic turf-roofed houses and Tinganes parliament building. Visit the small Faroese Museum to understand the islands' Viking heritage and maritime culture. Entry is around £7 per person.

Dine at a restaurant along the harbour, trying local lamb or fresh caught fish, with mains around £20-28 per person. After dinner, walk the waterfront as the May evening light lingers well past 21:00.