National Geographic Explorer
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14 Night Ancient Isles England Ireland and Scotland Cruise from London

Ship: National Geographic Explorer
Cruise Line: Lindblad Expeditions
Sailed: Friday, Jun 16, 2023 from London, United Kingdom
Ended: Friday, Jun 30, 2023
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Friday, Jun 16, 2023 departure of the National Geographic Explorer. If Lindblad Expeditions modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Friday - Jun 16, 2023
London, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom    
Arrive in London. Embark in the city center in time for lunch as we set sail down the Thames. (L,D)
Day 2 - Saturday - Jun 17, 2023
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Portsmouth, United Kingdom    
Visit the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and climb inside the HMS Victory, and visit the partially restored Tudor warship Mary Rose, deployed by King Henry VIII. Alternatively, join our naturalists for a drive to the lively estuary at Titchfield Haven to walk the trails and look for visiting birds. (B,L,D)
Day 3 - Sunday - Jun 18, 2023
Fowey, United Kingdom
Fowey, United Kingdom    
Bus Travel    
Eden Project, United Kingdom    
Bus Travel    
Lost Gardens of Heligan, England, United Kingdom    
Bus Travel    
Fowey, United Kingdom    
Stroll the medieval streets of Fowey (pronounced "Foy") before visiting the Eden Project, a botanical garden with vast biomes. In the afternoon, visit the Lost Gardens of Heligan, left derelict after WWI and recently restored, or choose to explore Fowey's town center. (B,L,D)
Day 4 - Monday - Jun 19, 2023
Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom
Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom    
See flourishing Tresco Abbey Garden, filled with historic ruins and subtropical plants. (B,L,D)
Day 5 - Tuesday - Jun 20, 2023
Cork (Cobh), Ireland
Cork (Cobh), Ireland    
Arrive in colorful Cobh, a place steeped in maritime history. Visit the fascinating Heritage Centre and walk in the footsteps of the many Irish who fled the hardships of 19th-century Ireland and immigrated to America. (B,L,D)
Day 6 - Wednesday - Jun 21, 2023
The Skelligs, Ireland
The Skelligs, Ireland    
Dingle, Ireland    
Sail by Skellig Michael, a Celtic Christian hermitage where beehive huts and remains of a 7th-century monastery still stand. Spend the afternoon discovering the picturesque seaside town of Dingle. (B,L,D)
Day 7 - Thursday - Jun 22, 2023
Inishmore, Ireland
Inishmore, Ireland    
Visit Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands. Known for its religious and cultural heritage, we make a visit to Dun Aengus, a Celtic stone fort perched on a cliff's edge. (B,L,D)
Day 8 - Friday - Jun 23, 2023
Coastal Navigation, United States
Coastal Navigation, United States    
Today we discover northwestern Ireland: a wild and windswept region where Gaelic is still spoken. Steeped in history and folklore, the dramatic landscape of counties Sligo and Donegal inspired the works of W. B. Yeats. (B,L,D)
Day 9 - Saturday - Jun 24, 2023
Iona, United Kingdom
Iona, United Kingdom    
Staffa, Scotland    
Visit the sacred island of Iona and its 13th-century abbey, believed to be the origin of the Book of Kells. Explore Staffa Island, famed for its geometric basalt columns, and Zodiac into dramatic Fingal's Cave. (B,L,D)
Day 10 - Sunday - Jun 25, 2023
St Kilda, Scotland    
Callanish, United Kingdom    
Visit the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, boasting incredible seabird colonies. Conditions permitting, we hope to make a landing at uninhabited St. Kilda, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later, see the Neolithic Callanish Standing Stones on the Isle of Lewis. (B,L,D)
Day 11 - Monday - Jun 26, 2023
Kirkwall, Scotland
Kirkwall, Scotland    
Bus Travel    
Ring of Brodgar    
Bus Travel    
Skara Brae    
Bus Travel    
Kirkwall, Scotland    
Discover the Stone Age megaliths of the Ring of Brodgar and the 5,000-year-old stone-slab village of Skara Brae. Step into medieval St. Magnus Cathedral, crafted from local red and yellow sandstone. (B,L,D)
Day 12 - Tuesday - Jun 27, 2023
Shetland Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom
Shetland Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom    
The Shetland Islands archipelago is characterized by incredible cultural traditions and dramatic landscapes. Experience this for yourself as we step ashore at one of the many remote islands in the region. (B,L,D)
Day 13 - Wednesday - Jun 28, 2023
Shetland Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom
Shetland Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom    
Day 14 - Thursday - Jun 29, 2023
Shetland Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom
Shetland Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom    
At Sea    
Drive through a rolling landscape with Shetland ponies. Explore the ruins at Jarlshof, which reveal 4,000 years of near-continuous settlement. (B,L,D)
Day 15 - Friday - Jun 30, 2023
Bergen, Norway
Bergen, Norway    
Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your flight home. Or choose to explore the seaport town of Bergen on a post-voyage extension. (Note: pre-voyage extensions to discover London or the Scottish Highlands are also available.) (B)

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Jun 17, 2026(Wednesday) 7 Night Arctic Edges Iceland Westfjords to East Greenland
Departing from Reykjavik, Iceland
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Jun 17, 2026(Wednesday) 7 Night Arctic Edges Iceland Westfjords to East Greenland
Departing from Reykjavik, Iceland
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For Price
$9,124per person$13,894per person$16,650per personView
Jul 3, 2026(Friday) 7 Night Arctic Edges Iceland Westfjords to East Greenland
Departing from Reykjavik, Iceland
Call
For Price
$9,124per person$13,894per person$16,650per personView
Jul 3, 2026(Friday) 7 Night Arctic Edges Iceland Westfjords to East Greenland
Departing from Reykjavik, Iceland
Call
For Price
$9,124per person$13,894per person$16,650per personView
Jul 19, 2026(Sunday) 7 Night Arctic Edges Iceland Westfjords to East Greenland
Departing from Reykjavik, Iceland
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For Price
$9,124per person$13,894per person$16,650per personView
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