Ancient Isles: England, Ireland, and Scotland
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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
Sail around magical Skellig Michael, which is crowned with a seventh-century beehive monastery
See the stunning 12th-century Iona Abbey, and Zodiac into Fingal’s Cave in Scotland
Discover the Stone Age megaliths of the Ring of Brodgar and the 5,000-year old village of Skara Brae on Orkney
Explore wild, windswept outer isles in search of whales, dolphins, and seals, and marvel at vast seabird nesting sites
Benefit from Lindblad Expeditions’ 50-plus years of expedition experience and the insight of our field staff team and local experts in the region
Conditions permitting, explore uninhabited St. Kilda—a UNESCO World Heritage site
Extend your voyage: discover the seaport town of Bergen on a pre-voyage extension, and explore London or the Scottish Highlands on a post-voyage extension
Join National Geographic Photography Expert Todd Gipstein on the June 15, 2023, departure
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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.
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