Ancient Isles: England, Ireland, and Scotland
Uncover the hidden side of well-known isles on a journey that encompasses Britain, Ireland, and Scotland. Enter coastal villages by Zodiac and land on remote beaches. Probe the secrets of Stone Age megaliths and Scottish sea caves. Visit historic dockyards, a futuristic biosphere, and Victorian botanical gardens. Stroll charming, remote towns and mingle with locals in cozy pubs throughout the land.
Highlights
Trace a maritime thread around the isles, exploring the wild and beautiful places where Celtic and Viking influences still thrive in local languages and customs.
Zodiac into Staffa Island's ancient Fingal's Cave, formed entirely from hexagonal basalt columns (conditions permitting), and observe a puffin colony.
In the Inner Hebrides, see the stunning 12th-century Iona Abbey—believed to be the birthplace of Christianity in Scotland.
Explore the wild, windswept coast of Western Ireland and Scotland; search for whales, dolphins, and seals; and see vast, important seabird nesting sites.
Discover the Stone Age megaliths of the Ring of Brodgar and the 5,000-year-old village of Skara Brae on Orkney.
Extend your voyage: explore the Scottish Highlands on a post-voyage extension
Join Mary Robinson on the May 2 and May 13, 2025, departures.
Mary Robinson
Former President of Ireland
Chair of The Elders
Former UN special envoy on climate change
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$2,000 AIR CREDIT
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View our brochure for more details
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