Ancient Isle

ENGLAND, IRELAND, AND SCOTLAND

16 DAYS FROM $1 7,7 70

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC HIGHLIGHTS

• 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).

TRAVEL TYPE: Expedition Cruise

ACTIVITY LEVEL: Light or Moderate

DAYS 1–5 | U.S./SOUTHERN ENGLAND

Fly overnight to London and embark our ship. Delve into Britain’s nautical history in Portsmouth, where we’ll see the H.M.S. Victory and Mary Rose. Explore charming Cornwall, and 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 Valentia Island and seaside Dingle. Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D

DAYS 8–9 | 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 | 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 | 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

YOUR NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPERT

An Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and a naturalist will accompany this trip.

Todd Gipstein, Photographer

Todd Gipstein has produced award-winning National Geographic documentaries on topics that range from the environment to history to exploration. His evocative work covers locations all over the globe, and his images have been published in National Geographic and National Geographic Traveler magazines and in many 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.

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.

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Cover: The white marble Old Church of Dunlewey overlooks the Poisoned Glen in the mountains of Donegal, Ireland.

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