Cotswold village , England
SMALL SHIP ADVENTURES
M / V Corinthian , Scotland Callanish Stones , Isle of Lewis , Scotland
ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Depart U . S . Depart today on your overnight flight from the U . S . to London , England .
DAY 2 • London • Oxford Arrive in London and transfer to Oxford , where you ’ ll check in to your hotel and be joined by those concluding their Ireland ’ s Celtic Coast : Dublin , Wexford & Cork pre-trip extension .
Hotel in Oxford
DAY 3 • Oxford Enjoy a walking tour of the famous university town dominated by Oxford University and its more than 38 colleges and buildings . The colleges have been seats of learning for a long line of notable figures , including Oscar Wilde and Jonathan Swift .
Meals : B , D | Hotel in Oxford
DAY 4 • Bristol • Cotswold village • Embark ship Travel to Bristol to meet your ship . Stop at a picturesque Cotswold village and stroll through the quaint streets . Later , embark the M / V Corinthian , your home for the next ten nights .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Corinthian
DAY 5 • Fishguard , Wales • Home-Hosted Lunch • St . Davids
Cruise into Fishguard and visit a local church for a performance by the parishioners . Then join a local family for a Home-Hosted Lunch . Finally , depart for
St . Davids , where you ’ ll visit the medieval cathedral named after the country ’ s patron saint .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Corinthian
DAY 6 • Holyhead • Explore Caernarfon Castle • Visit Welsh sheep farm
Dock in Holyhead , a seaport that has linked Wales and Ireland for 4,000 years . We ’ ll visit Caernarfon Castle , a mighty fortress built by King Edward I in the 13th century . After enjoying lunch at a traditional pub , visit a sheep farm before returning to the ship .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Corinthian
DAY 7 • Isle of Man Arrive in the Isle of Man , which has the oldest continuously governing body in the world . Later , board a train to Douglas , the capital of the Isle of Man , where a local expert will discuss history and culture .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Corinthian
DAY 8 • Belfast , Northern Ireland • Belfast taxi ride • Controversial Topic : The Troubles
Explore Belfast by taxi . Get a personal look at the city as our drivers share their view on the city ’ s political and religious divides . Later , visit the Titanic Museum followed by an exploration of the city on foot . Then , engage in a Controversial Topic about The Troubles with three local men who experienced it firsthand — while fighting on opposing sides of the conflict .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Corinthian
DAY 9 • The Antrim Coast • Visit Bushmills Distillery • 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 . Next , we ’ ll make another stop at the nearby Old Bushmills Distillery , the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world . Then drive to the Giant ’ s Causeway ( a UNESCO World Heritage Site ), a curious landscape formed by volcanic eruptions dating back millions of years .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Corinthian
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHT
On Day 7 , sail to the Isle of Man for an in-depth look at the island ’ s prehistoric roots and modern traditions , including the preparation of kippers ( smoked herring )
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