Itinerary

Portsmouth, the UK's sole island city and home to the world's oldest dry dock, has a rich naval history tied to figures like Admiral Nelson and Henry VIII. The Portsmouth Historic Dockyard offers a captivating journey through maritime history, housing a remarkable collection of historic ships, including Lord Nelson's HMS Victory, Queen Victoria's HMS Warrior, and the sole surviving ship from WWI's Gallipoli campaign, the HMS M.33.

The picturesque Cornish town of Fowey overlooks its natural harbour, which is flanked by 14th-century blockhouses and overlooked by the ruins of St Catherine’s Castle, built on the orders of Henry VIII. The local museum displays works and items from novelist Daphne du Maurier who was born here. The scenic South West Coast Path passes through, while nearby attractions include the world-famous Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan.

Fowey on foot

Optional

03 h 00 m

Discover the picturesque port town of Fowey, dominated by links with sea-fishing, shipbuilding, trading and privateering.
Stroll along the narrow streets, dating back as far as the 15th century to Town Quay and enjoy fantastic views of Polruan on the opposite shore
Walk through woodland to the ruins of St Catherine’s Castle and listen to tales about pirates.

Scenic Cornish Drive & Polperro

Included

04 h 00 m

Enjoy a scenic drive through the peaceful Cornish countryside and its granite farmhouses
Discover Polperro, a quaint old Cornish fishing village and its charming winding streets and pretty cottages
Opportunity to try the local and traditional Cornish pasty

Lanhydrock House

Optional

04 h 00 m

Discover Lanhydrock House, an impressive late Victorian country house
Step inside the house and learn about the story of the Agar-Robartes family through the 49 rooms like the servants' bedrooms, the kitchens, the majestic dining room, all boasting interesting artefacts
In company of the Head Gardener, visit the formal garden, full of colour all year round and famed for magnolias

The Lost Gardens of Heligan

Optional

04 h 00 m

Visit one of the most popular botanical gardens in the UK
Explore the exotic jungle at leisure
Adventure across the Burmese Rope Bridge, one of the longest in Britain

The Eden Project

Optional

04 h 00 m

Visit the worlds largest internationally acclaimed global garden.
Explore the Rainforest Biome and discover why the rainforest is such a crutial part of our planet
Explore the Eden Project at lesiure

Tresco, one of the five inhabited islands of the Isles of Scilly, is a subtropical paradise located 45 km off the coast of Cornwall. The Gulf Stream provides a mild climate, allowing flowers and other flora to thrive, including the 20,000 global species found in Tresco Abbey Garden. This world-renowned botanical garden is divided into themed areas, including the Valhalla Collection of succulents, the New Zealand Garden, and the Italian Garden.

Tresco Abbey Gardens

Included

03 h 00 m

Walk through the ruins of the Benedictine priory that the garden is now built on
Discover their immaculate collection of Valhalla figureheads and decorative carvings from shipwrecks dating from the 19th century
Replenish with a traditional Cream Tea in the garden cafe before heading back to the pier

The charming harbour town of Bantry lies amid headlands and islands in Ireland's southwest on Bantry Bay. Ancient sites like the Kealkil stone circle, Kilnaruane Pillar Stone and 16th-century Carriganass Castle surround the town, prime for walking. More recent is the grand 18th-century Bantry House with Italianate gardens by the water. Nearby, Seal Island bustles with friendly seals, and the garden paradise Garinish Island graces the bay.

Skibbereen Heritage Town & Traditional Irish Pub

Included

04 h 15 m

Explore the beautiful coastal village of Skibbereen, considered the capital of West Cork region
Deepen your connection to Ireland by talking with a local historian about the Potato Famine and its unforgettable impac
In Ballydehob, enjoy a refreshing drink and live traditional Irish music in a unique and quirky pub located in the town centre

Natural beauty of Mizen Head

Optional

04 h 00 m

Enjoy breathtaking views during the panoramic drive.
Stop at Mizen Head, Ireland's most Southwesterly Point.

The Whiddy Island Experience

Optional

02 h 30 m

See the stunning red and fuchsia colours that spread across the island’s vegetation during the summer months
Break for a local baking demonstration and wash it down with a refreshing beverage from Tim’s pub
It’s an incredible opportunity for bird-watchers and historians alike to learn about the local wildlife and heritage of this natural paradise

A Leisurely Drive through West Cork Towns

Included

03 h 45 m

Gardens of Garnish Island

Optional

04 h 00 m

Enjoy a boat trip through Bantry bay
Opportunity to view seals and other local wildlife
Explore the beautiful Garnish Island gardens, renowned for its richness of plant.

Dingle, a historic Irish fishing village on the Dingle Peninsula's western edge, features craggy cliffs, dramatic waves and hidden beaches. It's guarded by a Victorian lighthouse, reached via a 6 km coastal walk. The surroundings offer diverse hikes, from mountain ridges to secluded shores. The area's rich history encompasses the medieval Garfinny Bridge, 15th-century Gallarus Castle and the ancient Reask monastic site.

Wild Atlantic Way - Dingle Peninsula

Included

03 h 15 m

Engage with all of the interactive displays, artefacts, audio-video presentations and exhibitions the museum has to offer
Take in breathtaking headlands hugged by the shimmering North Atlantic on your coastal drive
Learn from local experts about the authors behind literary classics like ‘The Islandman’, ‘Twenty Years A-Growing’ and ‘Peig’

Muckross House & Killarney National Park

Optional

07 h 30 m

Discover the stunning beauty of Killarney National Park and its combination of mountains, lakes and woodlands under the ever changing skies which give the area a special scenic beauty
Glimpse at Muckross Lake, one of Killarney's three lakes, famed world wide for their splendour and beauty
Visit Muckross House, a beautiful manor house from the 19th century located in Killarney National Park

A Hike of Three Peaks

Optional

04 h 00 m

Climb the rugged maintain and accomplish a great physical achievement
Chat with your guide about the native vegetation that covers the mountain
Reward yourself with views of lush greenery and panoramic beaches you won’t find anywhere else

Spectacular Coastal Walk

Optional

03 h 30 m

Dingle Bay by Kayak

Optional

03 h 00 m

A harbour city on Ireland’s west coast, Galway has a little of the air of Dublin, centred on 18th-century Eyre Square. Its architecture ranges across the centuries from widespread medieval creations, to the elegant university and the playful design of the 1960s cathedral. Ireland's national aquarium, the Galway Atlantaquaria, sits on the waterfront with more than 1,000 species from the Atlantic, its lakes and rivers on show.

Galway City & Countryside

Included

03 h 45 m

Visit Galway Cathedral, the largest church in Ireland with a 145-ft dome
From Salthill, enjoy views of the Aran Islands, Galway City and the mountains of Connemara
On your way back to the pier, make one last stop at the charming village of Moycullen

Galway Through the Ages

Optional

04 h 00 m

Take a panoramic drive along the bay, spend some time to admire Dunguaire Castle -- a small 17th-century castle set on a rocky promontory
Visit Rathbaun Farm, the perfect spot for enjoying traditional homemade scones and a hot cup of tea while your hosts take you on a narrative journey through Irish farming history
Have the unique experience to hand-feed the newborn lambs (if in season) and watch the farmer maneuver his flock with the help of his trusty sheepdog

A Visit to Brigit's Garden

Optional

03 h 30 m

Discover the Celtic Gardens which take you on a magical journey into the heart of Celtic heritage and mythology, making it one of the truly outstanding family-friendly places to visit in the West of Ireland
Enjoy a panoramic drive on the way back to the pier

A Walk Through Galway City

Included

02 h 45 m

Step out of the ordinary with this in-depth experience of Irish culture
See the farmer in action as he maneuvers his flock with the help of his loyal sheepdog and be invited to hand-feed newborn lambs (if in season)
Learn the history of the 14 tribes that earned Galway the nickname “The City of Tribes”

The Burren & Aillwee Caves

Optional

03 h 45 m

Travel through The Burren - an area of extraordinary beauty and wildlife
Visit to Ailwee Caves, prehistoric ice age caves carved into the limestone
See picturesque Galway countryside

Killybegs, a quaint coastal town in County Donegal, is famed for its vibrant fishing industry and holds a rich maritime history. Surrounded by Donegal's natural wonders—mountains, forests, and remote beaches—the Atlantic coastline, adorned with sea stacks, adds to its allure. The Slieve League Cliffs, Europe's tallest sea cliffs at 600m, dominate the skyline. Killybegs also offers Celtic gems like Donegal Castle and the ruins of Donegal Abbey.

Scenic Drive in Donegal & Irish Coffee

Optional

04 h 30 m

Relax during your comfortable drive to "The Rosses" or "Na Rosa' (the headlands) in Gaelic where fishing villages are scattered along the rocky and barren coast
Stop at Crolly - home of internationally -acclaimed singer Enya and her siblings, who formed the traditional Irish group Clannad and enjoy an Irish coffee

Donegal city & castle

Optional

04 h 00 m

Discover Donegal, a town located at the mouth of Donegal Bay and surrounded by the Blue Stack Mountains
Visit the ruins of an ancient Franciscan Priory dating back to 1474
Explore Donegal Castle, built beside the River Eske by a 15th century O'Donnell chieftain and enriched during the 17th century. It now boasts Persian rugs and French tapestries

Donegal traditions & Foklore

Included

04 h 00 m

Drive through some of the most spectacular, picturesque and ruggedly beautiful areas of Donegal, Ireland's most remote county
Visit Glencolmcille Folk Village, which is steeped in the culture, tradition, language and lifestyle of southwest Donegal: see the school house were the children learned Irish language, discover the old Irish cures or enjoy a demonstration of spinning and weaving in this area renowned for its tweed
Enjoy refreshments accompanied by a performance of traditional Irish Music

Walking the Bluestack Mountains

Optional

03 h 30 m

Friends & Family Sheepdog Demonstration

Optional

04 h 00 m

The Wild Sliabh Liag Cliffs

Included

03 h 30 m

Traditional Donegal and Glencolmcille Folk Village

Optional

03 h 45 m

Iona, in the Inner Hebrides off the western coast of Scotland, holds over a thousand years of spiritual history. With a population of barely 100, the island remains mostly untouched. Iona is renowned for its abbey, established by St. Columba and his Irish followers in 563 CE. In these serene cloisters, the priceless Book of Kells was created, which was later taken to Ireland in 807 CE to safeguard it from Viking raids.

Discover Iona Abbey on foot

Included

01 h 30 m

Iona Short Circular Walk: Nature, geology and stunning views

Optional

02 h 30 m

Discover Scotland's island gem during this relatively easy walk with a specialized guide who has extensive knowledge on history of the island, wildflowers and wildlife
Approximately 3 to 4 kms of nature walk, taking in the geography of the island exploring along the coast and inland. The walk takes routes which guides have special permission to take allowing you to experience a personalised tour of the island
Deepen your geology knowledge as the rocks of Iona are some of the oldest in Europe. Throughout their long existence they have been repeatedly squashed, crumpled and partially melted, giving them their contorted appearance

Discover Iona Abbey on foot

Included

01 h 30 m

Explore Iona Abbey, one of Scotland's most historic and sacred sites. See the impressive collection of over 180 medieval carved stones and crosses.
Learn about the birthplace of Christianity in Scotland and the arrival of St Columba. Today, Iona remains a place of pilgrimage and spirituality
This short tour still allows plenty of free time afterwards to remain in town and discover the lovely little shops and cafes

The capital of the most populous island in the Outer Hebrides, Lewis, is a windswept, rugged place famed for its weavers who make world-famous Harris Tweed. The spellbinding Callanish Stones on the west coast, are standing stones in a cruciform pattern with a central stone circle. This circle is thought to have been built some 500 years before Stonehenge, in 3,000 BC, making it (along with one on Orkney) the UK’s oldest.

Ancient Lewis & Blackhouse Village

Included

03 h 45 m

Visit the Callanish Standing Stones
Learn about the construction of the blackhouses which involved dry stone masonry and thatched roofs
Take a break for unforgettable views overlooking the Atlantic coast

Lews Castle Walk

Optional

02 h 30 m

Explore the Museum of the Hebrides and examine examine how people have lived and worked from the earliest times to the present day, and how their culture is expressed through the Gaelic language, religion and community life.
See significant loans from National Museum of Scotland and the British Museum, including the world-famous Lewis Chessmen
Walk by part of the original grounds where the Lews Castle’s formal gardens once thrived, built on the foundations of an estate dating back to 1680 and now transformed into extensive woodlands, gardens and a conservatory complex housing a wide range of native and exotic plants

A sheltered deep water loch, Loch Ewe in the Scottish Highlands has a big Naval history. During WWII the Home Fleet stayed here, it was a base for Arctic convoys and a post-war depot for captured German U-boats. NATO still uses the loch as a base for submarine servicing. The loch is a beauty spot , with low-lying Ewe Island in the middle. Sitting on the banks is Inverewe, a Victorian garden rich in exotic plants.

Inverewe Gardens Exclusive Visit

Included

02 h 00 m

Marvel at this feast of human achievement where a father and daughter were able to turn barren wilderness into thriving landscapes in the 19th century
Take a ride around the shores of the peninsula before getting dropped by Zodiac to your destination
Become familiar with the rare plant species that thrive in the heritage gardens thanks to the effects of the Gulf Stream meeting the Highlands

Oban, a beautiful seaside town on the west coast of Scotland, is the "Seafood Capital of Scotland." Its picturesque harbour, brimming with life, serves as the gateway to the enchanting Hebridean islands. The city is surrounded by miles of dramatic shores and beautiful countryside, and is home to the Oban Distillery, which produces some of Scotland’s finest whisky.

Inveraray Castle

Optional

04 h 00 m

Enjoy Breathtaking views during the panoramic drive
Discover the fairytale home of the Duke and Duchess of Argyll combining Baroque, Palladian and Gothic architecture
After roaming among the impressive family collections, stroll in the formal gardens

Oban Walking Tour and Whisky Distillery

Optional

03 h 30 m

Enjoy a stroll around the city and climb uphill to McCaig’s Tower, where the effort will be rewarded with wonderful views over the busy harbour and the nearby islands
Take a guided tour of one of the smallest distilleries in Scotland
Learn about the stages of production of Scotland's national drink and enjoy the tasting!

Scottish Highlands & Glencoe

Included

04 h 00 m

Enjoy the incredible scenery during a panoramic drive around the tip of Loch Awe with views of Kilchurn Castle
Visit the award-winning Glencoe visitor centre to learn more about the history, geology and nature of this region.
View Castle Stalker, a tower house on its own islet set against a dramatic backdrop of mountains

This small town is the gateway to one of Northern Ireland’s most popular destinations - the Causeway Coast with clifftop walks and beaches. Top of the bill is UNESCO-listed Giant’s Causeway with its 40,000 basalt formations. The crashing Atlantic on one side, towering cliffs the other, it is Northern Ireland’s number-one attraction, leaving the question: is this prehistoric volcanic activity or the handiwork of two legendary Celtic giants?

Antrim Coast & Giant's Causeway

Included

04 h 15 m

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Giant's Causeway and see the breathtaking views of the North Antrim Coast
Discover Dunluce Castle one of the most picturesque and romantic of Irish Castles.

Antrim Coast & Giant's Causeway

Included

04 h 00 m

Listen as your guide tells the story of the early Christians and Vikings who were drawn to the Dunluce Castle where an Irish fort once stood
Walk through the castle for an up-close look at the details fortified in the 16th and 17th century

Mussenden Temple & Downhill Demesne

Optional

03 h 30 m

Rathlin Island, a mountainous and sparsely populated island off the Northern Irish coast, is a treasure trove of natural beauty and historic intrigue. Attractions include the harbour with fishing boats and a lighthouse, which has stood guard for over 150 years. Robert the Bruce took refuge at Bruce's Cave, after his defeat at the Battle of Methven in 1307. A neolithic settlement site and a puffin-packed RSPB seabird centre add to the allure.

Cruising or zodiac cruise along the birds' cliffs

Included

01 h 00 m

In addition to seals and eider ducks, be on the lookout for elegant herons and oyster catchers in their natural habitat
Spend time chatting with your team of expert guides about the landscapes and wildlife you’ll encounter
Connect with the natural wonders that call this place home

Your cruise comes to an end today in Dublin, the Republic of Ireland’s capital. It’s at times gritty and in places, gorgeous – Georgian squares, hidden parks and tree-lined canals. It’s lively, complex, cosmopolitan and eminently walkable. So bid farewell to Vega and start exploring, if time allows before your flight home. Come full circle and visit The Long Room in the Old Library in stately Trinity College to inspect the Book of Kells, which was produced on Iona. The Long Room itself is much lauded for its beauty – it’s a stunning, two-storey, barrel-vaulted space that houses 200,000 of Trinity’s oldest books and manuscripts. Elsewhere the new Museum of Literature Ireland, the National Museum of Ireland, Christ Church and St Patrick’s Cathedrals, the Guinness Storehouse, Kilmainham Gaol, Glasnevin Cemetery entice visitors – just be sure to stop into a snug somewhere for a pint.

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Double

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		Adult Fare	3^rd or 4^th Guest
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Double		$ 9,960

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20 m²

Oceanview Staterooms feature two single beds or a double bed, a bedroom with liv...

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$ 18,480

Double

$ 10,560

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Double		$ 10,560

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$ 21,630

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Double		$ 12,360

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Single

$ 22,680

Double

$ 12,960

Triple

$ 6,480

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Double	$ 12,960
Triple		$ 6,480

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$ 34,720

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$ 8,680

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$ 8,680

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Double	$ 17,360
Triple		$ 8,680
Quad		$ 8,680

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$ 25,130

Double

$ 14,360

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Double		$ 14,360

Suite

40 m²

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3^rd or 4^th Guest

Single

$ 34,720

Double

$ 17,360

Triple

$ 8,680

Quad

$ 8,680

	Adult Fare	3^rd or 4^th Guest
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Double	$ 17,360
Triple		$ 8,680
Quad		$ 8,680

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$ 38,320

Double

$ 19,160

Triple

$ 9,580

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$ 9,580

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Double	$ 19,160
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Spirit of the Celts

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Itinerary

Fowey on foot

Scenic Cornish Drive & Polperro

Lanhydrock House

The Lost Gardens of Heligan

The Eden Project

Tresco Abbey Gardens

Skibbereen Heritage Town & Traditional Irish Pub

Natural beauty of Mizen Head

The Whiddy Island Experience

A Leisurely Drive through West Cork Towns

Gardens of Garnish Island

Wild Atlantic Way - Dingle Peninsula

Muckross House & Killarney National Park

A Hike of Three Peaks

Spectacular Coastal Walk

Dingle Bay by Kayak

Galway City & Countryside

Galway Through the Ages

A Visit to Brigit's Garden

A Walk Through Galway City

The Burren & Aillwee Caves

Scenic Drive in Donegal & Irish Coffee

Donegal city & castle

Donegal traditions & Foklore

Walking the Bluestack Mountains

Friends & Family Sheepdog Demonstration

The Wild Sliabh Liag Cliffs

Traditional Donegal and Glencolmcille Folk Village

Discover Iona Abbey on foot

Iona Short Circular Walk: Nature, geology and stunning views

Discover Iona Abbey on foot

Ancient Lewis & Blackhouse Village

Lews Castle Walk

Inverewe Gardens Exclusive Visit

Inveraray Castle

Oban Walking Tour and Whisky Distillery

Scottish Highlands & Glencoe

Antrim Coast & Giant's Causeway

Antrim Coast & Giant's Causeway

Mussenden Temple & Downhill Demesne

Cruising or zodiac cruise along the birds' cliffs

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