Wilderness Travel 2021 Cultural Cruises Brochure
Wild Ireland ABOARD THE GREG MORTIMER
Cathedrals and cliffs, crystal blue waters and clusters of seabirds, windswept trails and geological wonders— Ireland is a mystical land! Exhilarating shore excursions bring you to prehistoric ruins, wildflower-studded meadows, and charming
Portrush
Donegal
NORTHERN IRELAND
Belfast
Clew Bay
IRELAND
Dublin
Aran Islands
Cliffs of Moher
Waterford
Ballenskelligs
Wild Scotland ABOARD THE GREG MORTIMER
Cork
50mi
50 km
villages. From the dramatic Cliffs of Moher to the Gaelic culture of the Aran Islands, uncover the enchanting beauty of Ireland. DAYS 1-5 DUBLIN TO THE CLIFFS OF MOHER From Dublin, travel overland to witness master craftsmen at work in the House of Waterford Crystal before embarking on the Greg Mortimer . Sail to the Ballinskelligs Priory, founded by monks in the 12th century, and explore the soaring Cliffs of Moher, which serve as a nesting site for more than 20 species of seabirds. DAYS 6-10 ARAN ISLANDS TO BELFAST On the Aran Islands, tour the 5th-century Dún Aengus Fort at the edge of 300- foot cliffs. Hike through Ballycory National Park in scenic Clew Bay, and visit the Malin Head, the most northerly point of Ireland. Travel overland to the World Heritage Site of Giant’s Causeway, a geological masterpiece descending like a staircase into the sea. Depart on Day 10. Can be combined with Wild Scotland.
Scotland’s coastline is steeped in complex history, ancient architecture, pristine wilderness, and warm hospitality. The Giant’s Causeway, the Hebrides, the Orkney Islands, and the Shetlands are just a few fabulous destinations on this journey. Stroll among the Standing Stones of Stenness and the Ring of Brodgar, watch for a huge variety of seabirds, and savor the relaxed pace of Scottish life all along the way.
DAYS 1-4 BELFAST TO IONA From Belfast, travel overland to the stunning World Heritage Site of Giant’s Causeway. Embark the Greg Mortimer and sail to the Hebrides. Zodiac excursions bring you to the uninhabited island of Staffa, Fingal’s Cave, and Iona’s 12th century abbey.
SHETLAND ISLANDS
Lerwick/ Isle of Nos
ORKNEY ISLANDS
Mousa Fair Isle
ATLANTIC OCEAN
Kirkwall
Flannan
St Kilda
SCOTLAND
Aberdeen
Staffa
HEBRIDES
DATE May 29 -Jun 7, 2021
TRIP COST From $6,990 Price is per person and depends on cabin type
Iona
Isle of Islay
Edinburgh
Portrush
North Sea
Belfast
IRELAND
200 mi
ENGLAND
200 km
Celtic Sea
DAYS 5-9 HEBRIDES TO EDINBURGH Visit St Kilda and the wildlife-rich Flannan Islands. Explorations in the Orkneys take you to Kirkwall, the Standing Stones of Stenness, the Ring of Brodgar, and remarkably well preserved Skara Brae. Explore the Shetland Islands and the Isle of Noss, and join villagers on Fair Isle for tea and cake. Disembark in Aberdeen and depart from Edinburgh on Day 9. Can be combined with Wild Ireland.
TRIP COST From $6,990 Price is per person and depends on cabin type
DATE Jun 4-12, 2021
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