Giant’ s Causeway, Northern Ireland Sun Deck, M / V Corinthian
DAY 9 • The Antrim Coast • Giant’ s Causeway We’ ll enjoy a scenic drive through the glens of the Antrim Coast, taking in the diverse landscapes that include glacial valleys, grassy cliffs, dense woods, and quaint villages. Then drive to the Giant’ s Causeway( a UNESCO World Heritage Site), a curious landscape formed by volcanic eruptions dating back millions of years. Tonight, enjoy a performance of traditional Irish music onboard.
Meals: B, L, D | M / V Corinthian
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHT
On Days 12 and 13, travel to the United Kingdom’ s most remote islands, including the rugged Orkney archipelago, and small ports that can only be accessed by small ships.
DAY 10 • Isle of Mull, Scotland • Visit an island garden • Tobermory
Arrive in Tobermory, the main town on the Isle of Mull. Visit a cottage garden to learn about the island’ s plant life, then enjoy a walking tour of Tobermory.
Meals: B, L, D | M / V Corinthian
DAY 11 • Isle of Lewis Arrive in Stornoway, where we’ ll visit the 5,000-yearold Callanish Stones, an ancient standing stone circle. Discover Gearrannan Blackhouse Village and hear the music of a melodeon, an accordion-style instrument used to play traditional music.
Meals: B, L, D | M / V Corinthian
DAY 12 • The Orkney Isles • Skara Brae, West Mainland Orkney
Dock in the Orkney Isles and visit a chapel built by Italian prisoners of war. Later, visit West Mainland Orkney, including its many Neolithic sites.
Meals: B, L, D | M / V Corinthian
DAY 13 • Orkney Isles • Visit local family farm Visit a local family farm near Stromness today, for an unfiltered view of what local life is like in this rural Scottish island community.
Meals: B, L, D | M / V Corinthian
DAY 14 • Disembark ship • Aberdeen Set off on a city tour of Aberdeen. Discover the Old Town, and see the University of Aberdeen’ s 15th-century architecture. Also, see the cottages of Aberdeen’ s Footdee, a quaint 19th-century fishing village. Enjoy an included Farewell Dinner tonight.
Meals: B, D | Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel or similar
DAY 15 • Return to U. S. Transfer to the airport for your flight home. Or begin your Scotland & England: St. Andrews, Edinburgh & York post-trip extension.
Meals: B
See the full deck plan for the M / V Corinthian on page 360.
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324 Maritime Jewels of the British Isles: England, Wales, Northern Ireland & Scotland