Arts and Literary Tour of the British Isles

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Circle the British Isles for 13 nights, also visiting Amsterdam. Discover Georgian Edinburgh, Invergordon and the Scottish Highlands, Kirkwall’s Norse heritage and Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s Glasgow. Dublin and Liverpool will welcome you warmly, so too Guernsey’s capital.
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Overview

Trip type
Large Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Discover the history and natural beauty of the New Forest with its famous ponies, quaint villages and picturesque landscapes.
    • Enjoy the scenic delights of Beaulieu Estate including the National Motor Museum and Palace Manor House with its beautiful grounds.
    • Discover the mystery of the ‘Loch Ness Monster’ at the Loch Ness Visitors Centre, and explore the historic town of Inverness.
    • Enjoy exclusive access to the magnificent Balfour Castle, and savour one of Scotland’s top chef’s delicious afternoon teas.
    • An interesting historic tour of the vibrant city of Glasgow with a visit to the renowned Kelvingrove Gallery and Museum.
    • Absorb the beautiful scenery en route to Conwy and visit its medieval Castle before stopping in the quaint town of Betws-y-Coed.

What's this trip about?

    Circle the British Isles for 13 nights, also visiting Amsterdam. Discover Georgian Edinburgh, Invergordon and the Scottish Highlands, Kirkwall’s Norse heritage and Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s Glasgow. Dublin and Liverpool will welcome you warmly, so too Guernsey’s capital.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CitySouthampton
End CitySouthampton

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • Europe
  • United Kingdom
  • England
  • Scotland
  • Netherlands

Attractions

  • Dublin
  • Southampton

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Accommodation
    • Dining
    • Entertainment
    • Health & Wellbeing
    • Flights & Transfers

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Kirkwall, Orkney Islands Kirkwall possesses a Norse heritage that stretches back almost a century; indeed the Vikings laid the first foundations for St Magnus Cathedral – the most northerly in Britain – built from yellow and red local sandstone. You can also learn the history of the radio at the Wireless Museum and sample the island’s peaty single malts at the Highland Park Distillery.

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St Peter Port, Guernsey Fortified against invasion for centuries, Guernsey is dotted with castles and coastal defense forts. During World War II, the Channel Islands were the only part of the United Kingdom occupied by the Germans. This quaint harbour whose narrow, cobbled streets and granite houses rise in tiers on the hillside is actually the isle of Guernsey's capital.

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Last Updated: 8/2/2018

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Entered Service: 2010 Refit: May 2014 Country of Registry: Bermuda Service Speed: 21.7 knots Max Speed: 23.7 knots Gross Tonnage: 90,900 GRT Passenger Capacity: 2,081 No. of Crew: 1,005 Length Overall: 964.5 feet Width: 106 feet Draft: 25.9 feet
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