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Auf dieser Kreuzfahrt ist die Bordsprache ausschließlich Englisch.
Diese Kreuzfahrt gehört zu einer besonderen Auswahl von PONANT Reisen, die speziell für englischsprachige Gäste konzipiert wurden. Neben den gewohnten Elementen einer PONANT Reise, umfassen die aufgeführten Preise für diese Kreuzfahrten Transfers zum und vom Schiff, Vorträge und Diskussionen an Bord mit Weltklasse-Experten, und einen Landausflug oder eine Aktivität in jedem Hafen, bei denen die Gäste die Sehenswürdigkeiten und vieles mehr entdecken und in die unbekannte Kultur eintauchen können
Kommen Sie an Bord der Le Dumont-d'Urville zu einer 7-tägigen Kreuzfahrt mit PONANT. Auf einer außergewöhnlichen Route entdecken Sie die reiche kulturelle Geschichte und die atemberaubenden Landschaften der Keltischen Länder.
In der herzlichen Kulturhauptstadt Schottlands Glasgow mit einem reichen künstlerischen und architektonischen Erbe gehen Sie an Bord.
Als erstes steuern Sie Kyle of Lochalsh an, das Tor zur Isle of Skye. Nicht zu verkennen ist die Silhouette von Eilean Donan Castle, eines der bekanntesten Schlösser der Welt und ein ikonisches Wahrzeichen Schottlands. Vielleicht erkennen Sie das schottische Hauptquartier des MI6 aus dem James Bond-Film Die Welt ist nicht genug wieder.
Sie fahren weiter am Archipel der Hebriden entlang und machen einen Zwischenstopp in dem malerischen Fischereihafen Tobermory auf der Isle of Mull mit bunten Häusern und einer Destillerie, die einen berühmten Single Malt Scotch Whiskey herstellt. Verlieren Sie sich in den Überlieferungen von Duart Castle, bevor es weitergeht zu einer mystischen Abtei auf der Insel Iona, wo sich die erste christliche Siedlung Schottlands befand.
Dann läuft die Le Dumont-d’Urville Belfast an, die dynamische Hauptstadt Nordirlands und Tor zum UNESCO-Welterbe Giant’s Causeway, dem "Damm des Riesen", dessen 40.000 ikonische Basaltsäulen bei einem Vulkanausbruch vor etwa sechs Millionen Jahren entstanden.
Dann steuert das Schiff Dublin an, die pulsierende Hauptstadt der Republik Irland und UNESCO-Literaturstadt, wo im Trinity College das legendäre und bedeutende Book of Kells verwahrt wird. Dublin ist auch das Zuhause des weltberühmten Stoutbiers Guiness, das die Brauerei seit über 250 Jahren ausschenkt.
Zum Abschluss der Reise besuchen Sie die malerische Hafenstadt Holyhead in Wales. Von hier aus bringt Sie eine Fahrt über die Insel Anglesey auf das Festland zum mittelalterlichen Caernarfon Castle, das zusammen mit drei anderen von König Edward I. gebauten Schlössern in Nordwales zum Welterbe der UNESCO zählt.
Der Kreis der Kreuzfahrt schließt sich, wenn Sie in Fairlie, einem malerischen Dorf außerhalb von Glasgow, von Bord gehen.
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Eine reine englischsprachige Reise mit direktem Austausch mit den Experten an Bord, Transfers vor und nach der Kreuzfahrt und einem inbegriffenen Landausflug oder einer Aktivität an jedem Hafen. Diskussionen...
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Ideal clothes for life on board:
During the days spent on board, you are advised to wear comfortable clothes or casual outfits. The entire ship is air-conditioned, so a light sweater, a light jacket or a shawl may be necessary. When moving about in the public areas of the ship and the decks, light but comfortable shoes are recommended.
Informal evening:
In the evening, you are advised to wear smart-casual attire, especially when dining in our restaurants where wearing shorts and tee-shirts is not allowed.
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For men:
Officer’s evening:
Depending on the itinerary and the program of your cruise, an Officer’s Evening with a white dress code may be organized. Therefore, we encourage you to bring a stylish white outfit for the occasion (otherwise black and white).
Gala evening:
During the cruise, two gala evenings will be organised on board. Thus, we recommend that you bring one or two formal outfits.
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SHOP:
A small shop is available on board offering a wide range of outfits, jewellery, leather goods and many accessories.
A laundry service (washing/ironing) is available on board, but unfortunately there are no dry cleaning services. For safety reasons, your cabin is not equipped with an iron.
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In your hand luggage, remember to bring any medicines that you need, and possibly a small spare bag of toiletries (in case of delay in the delivery of your baggage by the airline). Remember to always have your travel documents with you in case you need them: hotel vouchers, cruise vouchers, return flight tickets... Never leave them in your hold luggage.
All our cabins have a safe. We recommend not to go ashore with valuable jewellery.
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Smithsonian Journeys
Smithsonian Journeys ist das Reiseprogramm der Smithsonian Institution, eine bedeutende US-amerikanische Forschungs- und Bildungseinrichtung, das aus 21 Museen, dem National Zoological Park, Bildungszentren, Forschungseinrichtungen, Kulturzentren und Bibliotheken besteht. Die Kreuzfahrten in gemeinsamer Kooperation stützen sich auf die Ressourcen von Smithsonian, die auf eine 175-jährige Geschichte zurückblicken, und bieten bemerkenswerte Experten und Erfahrungen. Diese Reisen beziehen insbesonders die lokalen Kulturen mit ein und tauchen tiefer in die Geschichte, Küche, Sprache, Umwelt und Tierwelt eines Reiseziels ein. Seit mehr als 50 Jahren ist Smithsonian Journeys in der Kultur verwurzelt und konzentriert sich auf das Eintauchen und Entdecken von Kulturen - mit dem Ziel, Gäste zu inspirieren und zu einem tieferen Verständnis der Orte beizutragen.
Miriam Davis
Miriam C. Davis received a B.A. in History from Emory University before studying Scottish history at the University of St. Andrews on a Bobby Jones Scholarship. She then received an M.A. in Medieval Archaeology from the University of York on a Fulbright Fellowship, and a Ph.D. in Medieval Archaeology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She has participated in archaeological excavations in Scotland and England. After teaching for sixteen years at Delta State University, she left as Professor of History and is now a freelance writer. Miriam has served as the Smithsonian Journeys Expert on tours of Scotland and Ireland since 2011.
Language spoken: English
Carol Ann Lloyd
Carol Ann Lloyd is a popular speaker and author who specializes in Early Modern History, particularly the Tudors and Shakespeare. She has enjoyed speaking to Smithsonian audiences for eight years, offering programs about Henry VIII and his Six Wives, Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots, the Wars of the Roses, Jane Austen, Mothers of the Monarchs, and Shakespeare. She also speaks nationally for Royal Oak Foundation, Agecroft Hall, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at George Mason University, TEDx, and numerous community venues. She is a member of the National Speakers Association and holds graduate degrees in Education from the University of Virginia and English from the University of Utah. The former Manager of Visitor Education of Folger Shakespeare Library, Carol Ann designs interactive Shakespeare programs for students and families. She also delivers corporate communication workshops for organizations in the Washington, DC,area and is the author of Building Relationships, One Conversation at a Time: A Guide for Work and Home. Carol Ann is currently writing a book about the Tudors. She loves traveling and can’t wait to share the fascinating history of this wonderful regionwith Smithsonian Journeys travelers.
Language spoken : English
Photo credits : ARR
Vorbehaltlich des Widerrufs im Falle von höherer Gewalt
Einschiffung 17.06.2022 von 15:30 bis 16:30
Abfahrt 17.06.2022 um 17:30
Ankunft 18.06.2022 am frühen Nachmittag
Abfahrt 18.06.2022 am späten Abend
Kyle of Lochalsh ("Straits of the Alsh Inlet") ist eine kleine Hafenstadt am Fuße der Brücke, die das Festland mit der Isle of Skye verbindet. Sie liegt inmitten einer außergewöhnlich schönen natürlichen Umgebung und dient als Tor zu den Schottischen Highlands und zu mehreren Schlössern, die die Geschichte und die Traditionen der Clans bewahren, die hier einst herrschten. Eilean Donan Castle ist ein malerisches und häufig gefilmtes Schloss auf einer winzigen Insel am Zusammenfluss von drei Lochs. Auch Armadale Castle und Gärten, die historische Residenz des Donald Clans, ist von der Stadt aus gut erreichbar.
Ankunft 19.06.2022 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 19.06.2022 am späten Vormittag
Das ganz im Norden der ansprechenden Insel Mull gelegene Tobermory ist sicherlich einer der schönsten Naturhäfen der Westküste Schottlands. Dieses 1788 gegründete ehemalige Fischerdorf wurde in einen Jachthafen umgewandelt, der heute sehr für seinen Rahmen und das von ihm ausgehende beschauliche Flair geschätzt wird. Bezaubernd sind auch die entlang der Hügelflanke stufenförmig angeordneten Häuser, deren leuchtende Farben den Hafen erstrahlen lassen. Auch wenn das eigentliche Schauspiel draußen stattfindet, nicht weniger interessant ist die Sammlung des Mull Museums, die der lokalen Geschichte sowie den Ausstellungen in der Kunstgalerie An Tobar gewidmet ist.
Ankunft 19.06.2022 am frühen Nachmittag
Abfahrt 19.06.2022 am frühen Abend
Ankunft 20.06.2022 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 20.06.2022 am frühen Abend
Ankunft 21.06.2022 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 21.06.2022 am späten Abend
Ankunft 22.06.2022 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 22.06.2022 mittags
Lassen Sie sich von der reizvollen Umgebung der kleinen Hafenstadt Holyhead im Norden von Wales und westlich der faszinierenden Insel Anglesey bezaubern. Holyhead, das wegen seiner historischen Bedeutung oft als “die Mutter von Wales“ bezeichnet wird, ist ein Paradies für Liebhaber von Naturlandschaften und Kulturerbe, die unter anderem die vielen historischen Stätten der Stadt erkunden können. Zum Beispiel die Kirche Saint-Cybi aus dem 13. Jahrhundert, eingebettet in die römische Zitadelle. Schließlich können Sie den Leuchtturm South Stock bewundern, das 1809 gebaute Wahrzeichen der Stadt. In der Nähe des Leuchtturms können Sie viele Meeresvogelarten beobachten, darunter Lummen und Tordalke.
Ankunft 23.06.2022 am frühen Vormittag
Ausschiffung 23.06.2022 um 07:00
Das Dorf Fairlie ist weniger als eine Stunde vom lebhaften Glasgow entfernt. Es liegt im Norden der Grafschaft Ayrshire an der schottischen Westküste, gegenüber der Isle of Arran. Das im 12. Jahrhundert erbaute Kelburn Castle zeichnet sich durch seine originelle, mit Graffitis von vier berühmten brasilianischen Graffiti-Künstlern besprühte Fassade aus. Dieses künstlerische Statement sowie das Anwesen und die Gärten des Schlosses, die Sie bei einem angenehmen Spaziergang entdecken können, sind unbedingt einen Besuch wert.
From the small port of Kyle of Lochalsh, a 15-minute drive along the shore of the Loch brings you to Eilean Donan, a small tidal island that sits strategically at the intersection of Loch Alsh and two others. The Castle that dominates the island is perhaps the most recognizable in Scotland; it has been featured in no fewer than ten films, including James Bond's The World is Not Enough, in which the castle served as the Scottish headquarters of MI6.
The Castle is named for the 6th-century Irish saint who established the first community on the island as part of his effort to bring Christianity to the Picts. There has been a fortified castle on this site since the 13th century, when it was built as a defense against raiding Vikings. Castles have been built, destroyed, and rebuilt several times in the long and turbulent history of the island. Restoration of the castle you visit today was completed in the 1930s.
You are free to explore the castle and its grounds on your own to learn about its rich history and take in the views that make it such a favorite among photographers. You may also wish to drop by the Visitor Center for a coffee or souvenir before returning to the ship.
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Armadale Castle has been an important part of the life of the Isle of Skye since the early 18th-century, when the chiefs of Clan Donald, historical Lords of the Isle, made it their residence. The castle building fell into disrepair in the early 20th century and is now in the process of being restored by the Clan Donald Trust. But the ruins, and especially the magnificent gardens that surround them, remain a site well worth experiencing.
Sheltered by their location on the southwestern coast of Skye and enjoying a mild climate created by the Gulf Stream, the Gardens are a floral paradise. Magnificent trees tower over carpets of bluebells, orchids, and wildflowers throughout spring and summer, providing a tranquil place to sit or stroll on walks through this sunny haven.
Wander through the lovely historic gardens and woodland trails around the romantic ruins of Armadale Castle. A local guide will be on hand to answer any questions.
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Disembark in Tobermory and enjoy a brief stroll along the waterfront of this bustling fishing village before boarding your coach for a scenic drive along the Sound of Mull to Duart Castle. Perched on a rocky promontory jutting into the Sound, the castle is the ancestral home of Clan Maclean. Fully refurbished in 1911, it is a fascinating place, full of stories about the clan, their rivalries, and the role they have played in Scottish history. You can see the dungeons where Spanish prisoners were kept after the Macleans sank their galleon as it retreated from the defeat of the Armada in 1588. And those prepared to climb the ancient, worn steps, can take the turnpike stairs to the top of the 13th-century keep and the battlements, with views as far as Ben Nevis in the north and Jura in the south.
After this visit, a short drive brings you to our lunch venue for a relaxing meal before continuing westward across the island through stunning scenery to Fionnphort, where you board a local ferry to Iona.
The mystical Isle of Iona is the site of the first Christian settlement in Scotland, dating from 563, the year that St. Columba landed in this remote place. It enjoys a reputation as a seat of spiritual power and bears the distinction of harboring in its "Graves of the Kings" some 60 Scottish monarchs, including Macbeth and his victim Duncan. A guided walking tour includes a visit to the 13th-century Abbey, which is open all the year round to welcome pilgrims from every corner of the globe to this holy site.
Your tour comes to an end with a short walk to the pier to rejoin your ship, which has sailed during the day to meet you here.
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From the port of Belfast drive along the Antrim Coast. Some of the world's most unspoiled scenery is to be found here. From the rugged cliffs of the coast to the Glens, this is the best of what Northern Ireland has to offer.
Travel northwards along the Coast Road through a succession of varied seascapes, towering cliffs, white sandy beaches, tranquil glens, and lush forest parks. From the vantage point at Fair Head and Murlough Bay you can enjoy views of Scotland's Mull of Kintyre, as well as the wild and mysterious island of Rathlin just seven miles off the coast.
A stop for tea or coffee and scones at a local hotel affords some refreshment before continuing along the coast to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. This narrow swaying bridge spans a chasm some eighty feet deep connecting the mainland to a tiny island. An early version of the bridge consisted of a single rope handrail and widely spaced slats, which fishermen used to bring home the salmon they had caught off the island.
Next is lunch at a local restaurant before exploring the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Giant's Causeway. A new Visitor Center, opened in 2012, provides information you can use to decide for yourself between competing theories of how the causeway came to be. One view is that the 40,000 basalt stones that form the causeway were deposited here as the result of a volcanic eruption 6 million years ago. Another story is that during the age of giants, the local giant, Finn McCool, tore up pieces of the coast and threw them into the sea in order to protect Ireland from another giant across the sea in Scotland.
The drive back to Belfast will include a brief stop at Dunluce Castle before returning to your ship.
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Your full day tour of Belfast begins this morning with a drive into the heart of this capital of Northern Ireland.
Your panoramic tour takes you past a host of popular sights — the stately Grand Opera House and Albert Memorial Clock Tower, as well as Queens University, founded by Queen Victoria in 1845, where you will have an opportunity to stroll through the grounds. Your walk will continue through Belfast's celebrated Botanic Gardens.
When your drive resumes, you will stop briefly at the ornate City Hall surrounded by a square that is home to a statue of Queen Victoria and to the Titanic Memorial, before arriving at the Crumlin Road Goal. Here you can explore this Victorian-era jail, which first received prisoners in 1846 and was a fully operational prison for 150 years. Walk through this historic building, now completely renovated, and step into its eerie past, even entering cells that housed prisoners as late as the 1990s. At the end of your visit, there will be a brief opportunity to visit the small shop and museum before the return drive to the ship for lunch.
After a relaxing lunch aboard, you will set off on an afternoon tour to Titanic Belfast, a monument to the city's maritime heritage on the site of the shipyard where the ill-fated ship was built. Opened in 2012, this state-of-the-art experiential museum tells the stories of the men and women who labored at the Harland & Wolff yard to build what was the largest ship afloat at the time, and also tells the stories of the passengers and crew who were aboard on April 15, 1912. Through a variety of materials and media including CGI, film and video, audio, archival materials, and scale models, the oft-told story of the Titanic is brought to life in a new and fascinating way, as Belfast remembers this important part of its legacy.
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This lively city on the banks of the River Liffey is justly famous for its historic sites, handsome Georgian architecture, and genuinely friendly inhabitants. On this excursion you will enjoy a panoramic tour of Dublin's city center and explore two of its many treasures — Trinity College and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Your panoramic tour begins as you pass by the historic Customs House, designed by James Gandon, who was also responsible for some of Dublin's most beautiful buildings. Crossing the Liffey to Dublin’s south side, you will drive by the Old Parliament House, now the Bank of Ireland, before arriving at Trinity College. Founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I, Trinity is the oldest college in Ireland. Located in its library is the world-famous Book of Kells, a hand-illuminated manuscript of the Christian Gospels. You will have the opportunity to view this world-renowned medieval treasure, which lies deep within the walls of this historic building.
Your panoramic tour then continues through the lovely Georgian squares of Merrion and Fitzwilliam and past the National Gallery of Ireland, the Government Buildings, and St. Stephen’s Green. You will also pass by Dublin Castle, City Hall, and Christchurch Cathedral as you make your way to St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
Founded in 1190 on the site of a spring where St. Patrick is said to have baptized converts, the cathedral is perhaps best known for its association with the 18th-century satirist Jonathan Swift, who was Dean here from 1713 to 1745. The pulpit from which he preached is still in the cathedral.
On your return to the pier, your coach will cross to the north side of the Liffey, where you will pass by the historic Four Courts and cross the wide boulevard of O’Connell Street and the General Post Office, scene of the 1916 rising and birthplace of the Irish nation.
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This lively city on the banks of the River Liffey is justly famous for its historic sites, handsome Georgian architecture, and genuinely friendly inhabitants. This excursion focuses on the city center and two of Dublin's oldest and most important buildings — Christchurch Cathedral and Dublin Castle.
Your panoramic tour begins as you pass by the Customs House, completed in 1791 and designed by the architect James Gandon, who was also responsible for some of Dublin’s loveliest buildings. Crossing the Liffey to Dublin’s south side, the Bank of Ireland stands proudly, an 18th-century building which housed the Irish Parliament until its abolition as a result of the Union Act of 1800. You will also see the impressive gateway to Trinity College, the University of Dublin founded in 1592 at the instigation of Queen Elizabeth I.
Your first visit is at Christchurch Cathedral, one of Dublin’s most famous monuments. Dating back to 1038, it is the country’s oldest and most important cathedral. The cathedral has endured countless trials and tribulations throughout its history, and underwent extensive restoration work in the Victorian era. It remains an active center of religious life.
A 15-minute walk from the cathedral brings you to Dublin Castle. A symbol of British rule for seven centuries, the castle began as a 13th-century Anglo-Norman fortress. Your guided tour includes the beautifully decorated State Apartments, adorned with Killybeg carpets and Waterford chandeliers. The castle has survived numerous rebellions, most recently the 1916 uprising, and is today the venue for official ceremonies like the investiture of the President of the Republic. It was here that the 1998 peace agreements with Northern Ireland were signed.
After your visit, reboard your coach to return to your ship.
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From the small port of Holyhead your motorcoach transports you on a scenic drive across the Isle of Anglesey, over the Menai Strait to the mainland of North Wales, and along the coast to the village of Conwy, home to the world-class Bodnant Garden.
Nestled in the Snowdonian foothills, Bodnant Garden was established in 1874 by scientist, businessman, and politician Henry Pochin, whose vision it was to create here in Wales a garden that would showcase plants from around the world. He and his descendants began the work of collecting and made Bodnant home to the earliest laburnum arch in Britain, to the earliest Chinese magnolias in the country, and to unique rhododendron hybrids.
In 1949 the Garden was gifted to the National Trust, who now maintain it and carry on its traditions. Bodnant is home to exotic plants like the Blue Poppy of the Himalayas and the Fire Bush of the Andes, as well as boasting Wales’ largest collection of UK Champion Trees. During your visit, the flowers of spring — daffodils, camellias, magnolias, and rhododendrons —should still be in bloom, while the rose beds, lily ponds, herbaceous plantings and wildflower meadows of summer will be beginning to make their presence known.
You will enjoy a guided walk in the garden followed by time at leisure to explore further at your own pace.
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From the small port of Holyhead your motorcoach transports you on a scenic drive across the Isle of Anglesey, over the Menai Strait to the mainland of North Wales, and then southward along the coast to Caernarfon Castle, which together with three other northern Welsh castles built by Edward I are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Standing at the mouth of the Seiont River, this fortress, with its intimidating battlements, unique polygonal towers, and multi-colored masonry, dominates the surrounding town. Its intentional grandeur is evidence of King Edward's determination to drive home the message that Wales was now, after his conquest of the Principality, subject to English rule. The new castle at Caernarfon was designed to echo the walls of Constantinople and the imperial power of Rome. It was also meant to evoke the dream-castle, 'the fairest that ever man saw', of Welsh myth and legend.
Caernarfon’s symbolic status was underscored in 1284, when Edward made certain that his son was born here and declared Prince of Wales. The current heir to the British throne, Prince Charles, was crowned Prince of Wales here in 1969.
A guided tour of the Castle and its ruins will introduce you to its history and legends, after which you may explore further on your own. Or you may use your time at leisure to visit the Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum or to browse the streets of the town.
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PONANT and Smithsonian Journeys have organised the following included programme for you, which starts the day of embarkation.
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Lektor
An Bord Ihres Schiffes bieten Ihnen ausgewählte Lektoren kulturelle und historische Einblicke, damit Sie noch mehr über Ihr Reiseziel erfahren können: den Ursprung der lokalen Traditionen, die Geschichte symbolischer Orte, berühmte Persönlichkeiten und historische Helden... Die Experten begleiten Sie während der gesamten Kreuzfahrt, an Bord und bei den Ausflügen an Land, um ihr Know-how und ihre Einsichten mit Ihnen zu teilen.
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Situated on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth, Edinburgh has served as Scotland’s capital since the 12th century. This special programme is designed to introduce you to this great city, which is the political, religious, and cultural focus of Scottish pride.
Day 1 – Edinburgh, Scotland
Arrive at Edinburgh Airport, where you will be met and transferred to the InterContinental Edinburgh The George, your home for the next two nights. Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. A local representative will be present at the hospitality desk in the afternoon to welcome you and answer any questions you may have. Join your fellow travellers for a welcome cocktail reception this evening. Dinner is independent and at your leisure.
Day 2 – Edinburgh
After breakfast at the hotel, embark on a panoramic tour of Edinburgh, beginning with New Town and the characteristic Georgian architecture along Princes Street. Continue to the Royal Mile for a walking tour of this medieval pathway between Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. At Holyrood, enjoy a guided tour of this home of Scottish royalty since the early 16th-century. It has witnessed more than its share of historical drama, famously hosting ill-fated members of the family including Mary Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie. Today, Holyrood is Queen Elizabeth's official residence when she is in Scotland. Your afternoon is at leisure, with independent lunch and dinner, so that you are free to discover other parts of this great city at your own pace.
Day 3 – Edinburgh | Glasgow
Following breakfast and check-out, board your motorcoach for a 90-minute drive across Scotland to Glasgow. A panoramic tour of this once booming industrial and shipbuilding port—and still the most populous city in Scotland—will introduce you to some of its highlights, including the 13th-century Cathedral and the impressive façade of the University of Glasgow. After lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy a curator-led tour of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Scotland's premier civic museum and art gallery. The art collection includes many outstanding European artworks by the Old Masters, French Impressionists, Dutch Renaissance, Scottish Colorists, and the Glasgow School. In late afternoon, transfer to Greenock to embark and set sail in the evening.
Your hotel:
The InterContinental Edinburgh The George has been welcoming guests since 1881 and is comprised of five Georgian townhouses originally built in 1775 for some of the town’s most prosperous residents. The hotel hosted famous literary figures such as iconic poet Robert Burns and author Sir Walter Scott, and one of the townhouses was originally home to Scottish novelist Susan Ferrier. With 240 rooms, the InterContinental Edinburgh The George offers a luxurious and historic stay in the heart of New Town Edinburgh.
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Hotel contact information:
InterContinental Edinburgh The George
19 - 21 George Street
Edinburgh, EH2 2PB
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44.131.225.1251
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 940
From the small port of Kyle of Lochalsh, a 15-minute drive along the shore of the Loch brings you to Eilean Donan, a small tidal island that sits strategically at the intersection of Loch Alsh and two others. The Castle that dominates the island is perhaps the most recognizable in Scotland; it has been featured in no fewer than ten films, including James Bond's The World is Not Enough, in which the castle served as the Scottish headquarters of MI6.
The Castle is named for the 6th-century Irish saint who established the first community on the island as part of his effort to bring Christianity to the Picts. There has been a fortified castle on this site since the 13th century, when it was built as a defense against raiding Vikings. Castles have been built, destroyed, and rebuilt several times in the long and turbulent history of the island. Restoration of the castle you visit today was completed in the 1930s.
You are free to explore the castle and its grounds on your own to learn about its rich history and take in the views that make it such a favorite among photographers. You may also wish to drop by the Visitor Center for a coffee or souvenir before returning to the ship.
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Armadale Castle has been an important part of the life of the Isle of Skye since the early 18th-century, when the chiefs of Clan Donald, historical Lords of the Isle, made it their residence. The castle building fell into disrepair in the early 20th century and is now in the process of being restored by the Clan Donald Trust. But the ruins, and especially the magnificent gardens that surround them, remain a site well worth experiencing.
Sheltered by their location on the southwestern coast of Skye and enjoying a mild climate created by the Gulf Stream, the Gardens are a floral paradise. Magnificent trees tower over carpets of bluebells, orchids, and wildflowers throughout spring and summer, providing a tranquil place to sit or stroll on walks through this sunny haven.
Wander through the lovely historic gardens and woodland trails around the romantic ruins of Armadale Castle. A local guide will be on hand to answer any questions.
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Disembark in Tobermory and enjoy a brief stroll along the waterfront of this bustling fishing village before boarding your coach for a scenic drive along the Sound of Mull to Duart Castle. Perched on a rocky promontory jutting into the Sound, the castle is the ancestral home of Clan Maclean. Fully refurbished in 1911, it is a fascinating place, full of stories about the clan, their rivalries, and the role they have played in Scottish history. You can see the dungeons where Spanish prisoners were kept after the Macleans sank their galleon as it retreated from the defeat of the Armada in 1588. And those prepared to climb the ancient, worn steps, can take the turnpike stairs to the top of the 13th-century keep and the battlements, with views as far as Ben Nevis in the north and Jura in the south.
After this visit, a short drive brings you to our lunch venue for a relaxing meal before continuing westward across the island through stunning scenery to Fionnphort, where you board a local ferry to Iona.
The mystical Isle of Iona is the site of the first Christian settlement in Scotland, dating from 563, the year that St. Columba landed in this remote place. It enjoys a reputation as a seat of spiritual power and bears the distinction of harboring in its "Graves of the Kings" some 60 Scottish monarchs, including Macbeth and his victim Duncan. A guided walking tour includes a visit to the 13th-century Abbey, which is open all the year round to welcome pilgrims from every corner of the globe to this holy site.
Your tour comes to an end with a short walk to the pier to rejoin your ship, which has sailed during the day to meet you here.
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From the port of Belfast drive along the Antrim Coast. Some of the world's most unspoiled scenery is to be found here. From the rugged cliffs of the coast to the Glens, this is the best of what Northern Ireland has to offer.
Travel northwards along the Coast Road through a succession of varied seascapes, towering cliffs, white sandy beaches, tranquil glens, and lush forest parks. From the vantage point at Fair Head and Murlough Bay you can enjoy views of Scotland's Mull of Kintyre, as well as the wild and mysterious island of Rathlin just seven miles off the coast.
A stop for tea or coffee and scones at a local hotel affords some refreshment before continuing along the coast to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. This narrow swaying bridge spans a chasm some eighty feet deep connecting the mainland to a tiny island. An early version of the bridge consisted of a single rope handrail and widely spaced slats, which fishermen used to bring home the salmon they had caught off the island.
Next is lunch at a local restaurant before exploring the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Giant's Causeway. A new Visitor Center, opened in 2012, provides information you can use to decide for yourself between competing theories of how the causeway came to be. One view is that the 40,000 basalt stones that form the causeway were deposited here as the result of a volcanic eruption 6 million years ago. Another story is that during the age of giants, the local giant, Finn McCool, tore up pieces of the coast and threw them into the sea in order to protect Ireland from another giant across the sea in Scotland.
The drive back to Belfast will include a brief stop at Dunluce Castle before returning to your ship.
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Your full day tour of Belfast begins this morning with a drive into the heart of this capital of Northern Ireland.
Your panoramic tour takes you past a host of popular sights — the stately Grand Opera House and Albert Memorial Clock Tower, as well as Queens University, founded by Queen Victoria in 1845, where you will have an opportunity to stroll through the grounds. Your walk will continue through Belfast's celebrated Botanic Gardens.
When your drive resumes, you will stop briefly at the ornate City Hall surrounded by a square that is home to a statue of Queen Victoria and to the Titanic Memorial, before arriving at the Crumlin Road Goal. Here you can explore this Victorian-era jail, which first received prisoners in 1846 and was a fully operational prison for 150 years. Walk through this historic building, now completely renovated, and step into its eerie past, even entering cells that housed prisoners as late as the 1990s. At the end of your visit, there will be a brief opportunity to visit the small shop and museum before the return drive to the ship for lunch.
After a relaxing lunch aboard, you will set off on an afternoon tour to Titanic Belfast, a monument to the city's maritime heritage on the site of the shipyard where the ill-fated ship was built. Opened in 2012, this state-of-the-art experiential museum tells the stories of the men and women who labored at the Harland & Wolff yard to build what was the largest ship afloat at the time, and also tells the stories of the passengers and crew who were aboard on April 15, 1912. Through a variety of materials and media including CGI, film and video, audio, archival materials, and scale models, the oft-told story of the Titanic is brought to life in a new and fascinating way, as Belfast remembers this important part of its legacy.
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This lively city on the banks of the River Liffey is justly famous for its historic sites, handsome Georgian architecture, and genuinely friendly inhabitants. On this excursion you will enjoy a panoramic tour of Dublin's city center and explore two of its many treasures — Trinity College and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Your panoramic tour begins as you pass by the historic Customs House, designed by James Gandon, who was also responsible for some of Dublin's most beautiful buildings. Crossing the Liffey to Dublin’s south side, you will drive by the Old Parliament House, now the Bank of Ireland, before arriving at Trinity College. Founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I, Trinity is the oldest college in Ireland. Located in its library is the world-famous Book of Kells, a hand-illuminated manuscript of the Christian Gospels. You will have the opportunity to view this world-renowned medieval treasure, which lies deep within the walls of this historic building.
Your panoramic tour then continues through the lovely Georgian squares of Merrion and Fitzwilliam and past the National Gallery of Ireland, the Government Buildings, and St. Stephen’s Green. You will also pass by Dublin Castle, City Hall, and Christchurch Cathedral as you make your way to St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
Founded in 1190 on the site of a spring where St. Patrick is said to have baptized converts, the cathedral is perhaps best known for its association with the 18th-century satirist Jonathan Swift, who was Dean here from 1713 to 1745. The pulpit from which he preached is still in the cathedral.
On your return to the pier, your coach will cross to the north side of the Liffey, where you will pass by the historic Four Courts and cross the wide boulevard of O’Connell Street and the General Post Office, scene of the 1916 rising and birthplace of the Irish nation.
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This lively city on the banks of the River Liffey is justly famous for its historic sites, handsome Georgian architecture, and genuinely friendly inhabitants. This excursion focuses on the city center and two of Dublin's oldest and most important buildings — Christchurch Cathedral and Dublin Castle.
Your panoramic tour begins as you pass by the Customs House, completed in 1791 and designed by the architect James Gandon, who was also responsible for some of Dublin’s loveliest buildings. Crossing the Liffey to Dublin’s south side, the Bank of Ireland stands proudly, an 18th-century building which housed the Irish Parliament until its abolition as a result of the Union Act of 1800. You will also see the impressive gateway to Trinity College, the University of Dublin founded in 1592 at the instigation of Queen Elizabeth I.
Your first visit is at Christchurch Cathedral, one of Dublin’s most famous monuments. Dating back to 1038, it is the country’s oldest and most important cathedral. The cathedral has endured countless trials and tribulations throughout its history, and underwent extensive restoration work in the Victorian era. It remains an active center of religious life.
A 15-minute walk from the cathedral brings you to Dublin Castle. A symbol of British rule for seven centuries, the castle began as a 13th-century Anglo-Norman fortress. Your guided tour includes the beautifully decorated State Apartments, adorned with Killybeg carpets and Waterford chandeliers. The castle has survived numerous rebellions, most recently the 1916 uprising, and is today the venue for official ceremonies like the investiture of the President of the Republic. It was here that the 1998 peace agreements with Northern Ireland were signed.
After your visit, reboard your coach to return to your ship.
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From the small port of Holyhead your motorcoach transports you on a scenic drive across the Isle of Anglesey, over the Menai Strait to the mainland of North Wales, and along the coast to the village of Conwy, home to the world-class Bodnant Garden.
Nestled in the Snowdonian foothills, Bodnant Garden was established in 1874 by scientist, businessman, and politician Henry Pochin, whose vision it was to create here in Wales a garden that would showcase plants from around the world. He and his descendants began the work of collecting and made Bodnant home to the earliest laburnum arch in Britain, to the earliest Chinese magnolias in the country, and to unique rhododendron hybrids.
In 1949 the Garden was gifted to the National Trust, who now maintain it and carry on its traditions. Bodnant is home to exotic plants like the Blue Poppy of the Himalayas and the Fire Bush of the Andes, as well as boasting Wales’ largest collection of UK Champion Trees. During your visit, the flowers of spring — daffodils, camellias, magnolias, and rhododendrons —should still be in bloom, while the rose beds, lily ponds, herbaceous plantings and wildflower meadows of summer will be beginning to make their presence known.
You will enjoy a guided walk in the garden followed by time at leisure to explore further at your own pace.
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From the small port of Holyhead your motorcoach transports you on a scenic drive across the Isle of Anglesey, over the Menai Strait to the mainland of North Wales, and then southward along the coast to Caernarfon Castle, which together with three other northern Welsh castles built by Edward I are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Standing at the mouth of the Seiont River, this fortress, with its intimidating battlements, unique polygonal towers, and multi-colored masonry, dominates the surrounding town. Its intentional grandeur is evidence of King Edward's determination to drive home the message that Wales was now, after his conquest of the Principality, subject to English rule. The new castle at Caernarfon was designed to echo the walls of Constantinople and the imperial power of Rome. It was also meant to evoke the dream-castle, 'the fairest that ever man saw', of Welsh myth and legend.
Caernarfon’s symbolic status was underscored in 1284, when Edward made certain that his son was born here and declared Prince of Wales. The current heir to the British throne, Prince Charles, was crowned Prince of Wales here in 1969.
A guided tour of the Castle and its ruins will introduce you to its history and legends, after which you may explore further on your own. Or you may use your time at leisure to visit the Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum or to browse the streets of the town.
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