14 NIGHT CRUISE ABOARD THE VIKING Neptune

Immerse yourself in the British Isles, with overnight stays in Bergen, Norway, and Greenwich, England. Discover Scotland’s legendary Highlands and Western Isles and the capital of Edinburgh. Visit the Shetland and Orkney Islands and contrast modern Belfast with traditional Dublin. Witness Welsh culture in Snowdonia. In England, visit maritime Liverpool, see historic Dover and tour London.

Day 1 - FLIGHT

Flight to Bergen, Norway.

DAY 2 - Bergen

Arrive at hotel in Bergen for 1-night stay. Evening at leisure.

Day 3 - Bergen, Embarkation in Bergen

Embark in Bergen. With your ship berthed next to Bryggen wharf, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you can easily stroll along its waterfront once you’ve settled in to your veranda stateroom. This evening mingle with the locals and dine ashore (B, D)

Day 4 - Bergen

See beautiful 18th-century wooden houses, the Hanseatic Museum and Troldhaugen, home of Norway’s famous composer Edvard Grieg. (B, L, D)

Day 5 - SHETLAND ISLANDS (LERWICK), SCOTLAND

Admire the rugged beauty of these remote island outposts and meet their famous residents – Shetland ponies. Visit archaeological site Jarlshof—evidence of Viking presence. Sail aboard a replica Viking longship and try your hand at rowing for a true Viking experience. (B, L, D)

Day 6 - THE HIGHLANDS (INVERGORDON), SCOTLAND

The Highlands are one of Europe’s most sparsely populated regions. View Loch Ness, legendary home of the elusive monster, and historic ruins of Urquhart Castle. (B, L, D)

Day 7 - EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND

Scotland’s capital is marked by medieval and neoclassical beauty, gracefully set among rocky hills and gracious green ribbons of park. Browse the Royal Mile connecting Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. See medieval St. Andrews, birthplace of golf. (B, L, D)

Day 8 - ORKNEY ISLANDS (KIRKWALL), SCOTLAND

Ruled by Vikings from 9th to 13th century, the Orkney Islands are home to Standing Stones of Stenness, a 5,000-year-old circle of stones. Visit Stone Age settlement of Skara Brae. (B, L, D)

Day 9 - THE HIGHLANDS (ULLAPOOL), SCOTLAND

Cruise scenic Western Isles and explore Ullapool. Dramatic mountain peaks dwarf this former herring port village. Tour the village-dotted Wester Ross landscape, passing pristine lakes, craggy massifs and tranquil castles. (B, L, D)

Day 10 - Belfast, Northern Ireland

Belfast is a blend of Victorian flair and Irish charm. See Cathedral Quarter, City Hall, and St. George’s Market. Visit Giant’s Causeway, a spectacular seaside formation of 40,000 conjoined basalt columns. (B, L, D)

Day 11 - LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND

Discover birthplace of the Beatles. See neoclassical St. George’s Hall, Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, and the “Three Graces.” (B, L, D)

Day 12 - HOLYHEAD, WALES

Located within a walled Roman fort on the northwestern tip of Wales, Holyhead is home to St. Cybi’s Church, the Holyhead Maritime Museum, and a cozy, coastal Welsh ambiance. (B, L, D)

Day 13 - DUBLIN, IRELAND

Tour the Republic of Ireland’s charismatic capital, to see Trinity College, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Dublin Castle. (B, L, D)

Day 14 - SCENIC CRUISING: ENGLISH CHANNEL

Cruise the Irish Sea and the Celtic Sea. Round the shores of Wales and England and enter English Channel and the Strait of Dover. (B, L, D)

Day 15 - DOVER, ENGLAND

Visit Canterbury, made famous by Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, to see shrine of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket. Or discover Sissinghurst Castle and Garden, an Elizabethan-era mansion. (B, L, D)

Day 16 - LONDON, ENGLAND

Discover London: Parliament and Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, and St. Paul’s Cathedral. Or journey into countryside to visit Windsor Castle. (B, L, D)

Day 17 - Disembarkation

Flight home from London. (B)

WHY CRUISE WITH AMERICAN CLASSIC TOURS?

When you cruise abroad with American Classic Tours, you are in the care of your American Classic Tour Director from start to finish. If any unexpected circumstances arise during your trip abroad, your professional Tour Director is right there to assist you. No hassle with flying abroad on your own. No worries about meeting your cruise director at a foreign airport. No stress making connections to and from the ship. Your experienced American Classic Tour Director will ensure you have a total worry-free experience all along the way.

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