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Celtic Lands, Ireland

May 3-14, 2009

Immerse yourself in four millennia of Celtic history on this remarkable 12-day voyage aboard the deluxe, exclusively chartered M.S. LeDiamant from the ancient Norman city of Rouen to Scotland’s historic capital of Edinburgh. Cruise along the verdant coasts of northern France and southern England and around the misty, legend-haunted Highlands and islands of Scotland. In Normandy, stroll along the historic beaches where Allied forces landed on D-Day and admire the soaring grace of Mont-St. Michel. Revel in the historical charms of the English port of Dartmouth; discover the architectural treasures of Cork and Dublin; observe the enduring Celtic traditions of North Wales; and marvel at the stark beauty of Scotland’s Hebrides and Orkney Islands. Paris pre-program and Edinburgh post-program options will be offered.

This travel program includes: Ten-night cruise from Rouen, France, to Edinburgh, Scotland, with port calls at Caen and St. Malo, France (Mont-St-Michel); Dartmouth, England; Cobh (Cork) and Dublin, Ireland; Holyhead, Wales; and Iona, Tobermory, Portree and Kirkwall, Scotland. Spacious and elegant outside accommodations aboard the M.S. LeDiamant with private bathroom facilities and air conditioning. Captain’s welcome and farewell receptions. All meals throughout the cruise, served at single, unassigned seating. Complimentary house wine, beer, soft drinks, mineral water, coffee and tea included with lunch and dinner. Full-day excursion to D-Day landing beaches and the D-Day Museum, with lunch included. Tour of spectacular Mont-St-Michel, one of the greatest shrines of medieval Europe. Visit to the Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth. Excursion to Cork, featuring the Cobh Irish Heritage Center and the Honan Chapel of University College. Overview tour of Dublin featuring the Book of Kells, prominently displayed at Trinity College. Visit to Bodnant Garden and Caernarfon Castle, a traditional Welsh choir performance and a scenic drive through Wales’ Snowdonia Mountains with lunch in a restaurant in the charming village of Betws-y-Coed. Excursions to the inner Hebridean Isles of Iona, Mull and Skye, and the Orkney Islands, featuring the Abbey of Iona, Torosay Castle, Dunvegan Castle, Ring of Brodgar and Skara Brae.

Celtic Lands Brochure (pdf)

Cost: approximately $5,195 per-person (land/cruise only).