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Summer in the Isles ABOARD THE HEBRIDEAN SKY

Forming stepping stones into the Atlantic, Scotland’s Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands, and Outer Hebrides offer enormous natural splendor along with an astonishing array of Neolithic archaeological sites, remains of defensive fortresses, and a fascinating human history. Our voyage also takes in the Isle of Man, with its magnificent Castle Rushen, the subtropical gardens of the Isles of Scilly, and the Channel islands of Guernsey and Herm.

DAYS 1-6 ORKNEY AND SHETLAND ISLANDS Embarking in Leith, cruise to the Orkney Islands, with their remarkable prehistoric archaeological sites, and on to the Shetlands, where you’ll discover prolific birdlife and rare Arctic-alpine plants, along with islands that have been inhabited for more than 5,000 years. DAYS 7-13 OUTER HEBRIDES / IRELAND AND WALES Explore the Callanish Standing Stones, dating from 3000 BC, and the Giant’s Causeway near Derry. On the Isle of Man, view the ruins of settlements from the Mesolithic Age, then visit botanical gardens in north Wales, Ireland, and the Isles of Scilly. Explore the tiny isle of

Herm, then depart on Day 13 via Portsmouth.

DATES Aug 17-31, 2017

TRIP COST From ₤5,995 (GBP) Price is per person and depends on cabin type

Portsmouth to Leith ABOARD THE SILVER EXPLORER

Experience the beauty of a British Isles spring! On your voyage through this magnificent realm, discover verdant countryside, stunning cliffs and sea stacks that are home to tens of thousands of nesting birds, and a wealth of human history, from the Neolithic sites of the Orkney Islands to the dramatic tales of the clans of the Scottish Highlands. DAYS 1-6 PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND, TO ISLE OF MAN In the Isles of Scilly, explore renowned Abbey Garden, and in Wales, visit St. David’s Cathedral and Skomer Island, with its large population of breeding seabirds. A tour of Kilkenny Castle is one of your options in Waterford, and you’ll discover Dublin before heading to the Isle of Man for a visit to Castle Rushen. DAYS 7-12 RATHIN ISLAND, IRELAND, TO ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND Explore Rathin’s huge bird colony and the Giant’s Causeway. Heading to Scotland, land on St. Kilda to learn about the human history of the Isles of Skye and Rum. Visit a wealth of prehistoric archaeological sites in the Orkney Islands, and end your journey in Aberdeen. Depart on Day 12 via Leith.

DATES Jun 8-19, 2017

TRIP COST From $6,950

Price is per person and depends on cabin type

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