Ancient Isles: England, Ireland, and Scotland on National Geographic Explorer
Ancient Isles: England, Ireland, and Scotland
Discover wildness & deep history in a land continuously occupied for over 6,000 years
Embark on a holistic circumnavigation that encompasses Britain, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Discover the wild, rugged, seldom-seen islands of the west, as well as refined Edinburgh, historic Portsmouth and Lindisfarne, and dramatic Iona and Skellig Michael. Walk through Stone Age village ruins 5,000-years-old, examine the history of WWII up close, Zodiac cruise beneath the towering Cliffs of Moher, and hoist a pint or two with spirited natives in cozy pubs throughout the land. You’ll explore ancient sites in moody landscapes to learn about culture and history in lands that have been continuously inhabited since Stone Age times. This voyage will enable you to:
- 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
- Explore wild, windswept outer isles; search for whales, dolphins, and seals; and see vast, important seabird nesting sites
Indulge your personal interests
How you spend your expedition time is vital to us. We want to bring you to and through the British & Irish Isles in the most engaging ways possible. Every day you can join naturalist or historian-guided hikes—choosing the individual whose interest and personality matches yours. Meet the lively characters who make up the contemporary scene in towns along the way. Or simply enjoy the open decks and glorious views from National Geographic Explorer.
Travel with some of the best and brightest
The encyclopedic knowledge of our historians adds insight, depth, and clarity to each geography. Our naturalists will describe the geology of these rich coastlines, sharing their knowledge daily. If improving your travel photos is a passion, than we recommend you spend time with the National Geographic photographer and the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic certified photo instructor aboard ship and on walks ashore.
- National Geographic Journeys
Lindblad Expeditions goes to the most amazing places on the planet—40+ geographies in all. And they’ve planted a flag in many of them, deeply committing to remote wild places—like South Georgia and the Falklands; Patagonia, where they opened up Staten Island, ‘the island at the end of the world,’ for eco-tourism; and remote and beautiful regions of Polynesia, including the Marquesas Islands where few go.
Teams that do whatever it takes
Lindblad’s teams will do whatever it takes to ensure you unforgettable experiences. Whether it’s manning the spotting scopes all night to ensure a polar bear sighting, orchestrating a landing at an extraordinary wildlife site to coincide with a magnificent sunrise, or sending waitstaff out with gourmet ice cream bars to refresh you as you explore a Polynesia atoll, their commitment creates thrilling moments for you.
Global Stewards
A core value of Lindablad Expeditions is to positively impact the geographies where the fleet sails. Leaders in the travel industry for over 50 years, Lindblad has built ground-breaking programs in education, empowered local artisans, protected wild areas, and so much more. By bringing travelers into wilderness and inspiring them to care, Lindblad creates planetary stewards every day.
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Itinerary
Day | Destination | ||
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1 | London, England / Portsmouth / Embark Ship | ||
2 | Fowey | ||
3 | Isles of Scilly | ||
4 | Cobh, Ireland | ||
5-6 | Wild West Coast of Ireland | ||
7 | Iona and Staffa, Inner Hebrides, Scotland | ||
8 | Outer Hebrides | ||
9 | Shetland Islands | ||
10 | Orkney Islands | ||
11 | Aberdeen | ||
12 | Edinburgh / Disembark Ship |