Ancient Isles: England, Ireland and Scotland

TRAVELER FAVORITE

16 DAYSFROM $17,770

• Visit Macbeth’s burial place at a 13th-century abbey on the Scottish isle of Iona. • See the neolithic Callanish Standing Stones and the Ring of Brodgar megaliths. • Explore the remote UNESCO World Heritage site of St. Kilda (conditions permitting).

Expedition Cruise Light or Moderate

DAYS 1–5 I U.S./SOUTHERN ENGLAND Fly overnight to London and embark your ship. Delve into Britain’s nautical history in Portsmouth, where we’ll see the H.M.S. Victory and Mary Rose. In lovely Cornwall, visit the innovative Eden Project nature center or the Lost Gardens of Heligan, and stroll the charming town of Fowey. Then meander through Tresco Abbey Gardens on the Isles of Scilly. National Geographic Explorer for the entire voyage | Meals: 3B, 4L, 4D DAYS 6–7 I COBH, IRELAND/COUNTY KERRY Visit the Cobh Heritage Centre. See the ancient beehive huts on the rocky isle of Skellig Michael from the ship, then explore seaside Dingle. Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D

DAYS 8–9 I WESTERN IRELAND Visit the Dun Aengus ring fort, perched on Inishmore in the Aran Islands. Discover the dramatic landscapes of counties Sligo and Donegal, which inspired the works of W. B. Yeats. Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D

DAYS 10–11 I INNER AND OUTER HEBRIDES, SCOTLAND At Iona, venture into an ancient nunnery and a 13th-century abbey; then ride a Zodiac to the awe-inspiring Fingal’s Cave on Staffa Island. Conditions permitting, land at uninhabited St. Kilda. Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D

DAYS 12–16 I ORKNEY ISLANDS/SHETLAND ISLANDS/BERGEN, NORWAY/U.S. Marvel at the megaliths of the Ring of Brodgar and the 5,000-year-old village of Skara Brae. Step into St. Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall. In Shetland, discover the prehistoric settlement of Jarlshof and examine Bronze Age ruins and Viking longhouses. Sail to Norway and disembark in Bergen. Meals: 5B, 4L, 4D

A diverse expedition team, including an Expedition Leader, photo instructor, a historian, and a local naturalist, will accompany this trip.

Todd Gipstein Photographer Todd Gipstein served as National Geographic’s executive producer for Multimedia for many years, producing award-winning documentaries on topics ranging from photography and nature to the Society itself. His images have been published in National Geographic and National Geographic Traveler magazines and in numerous books. Find the departure(s) Todd will join on our website.

INFORMATION

This trip is operated in collaboration with Lindblad Expeditions. Dates: This expedition is offered in June and July. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and vary by cabin category. Single supplement applies; please see our website. Airfare is not included in the price. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars and subject to change. This itinerary is for informational purposes only and is subject to change at any time without notice.