Britain & Ireland - Noble Caledonia
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Famine there were 1200 inhabitants. History is<br />
everywhere with historic buildings and ruins. Enjoy<br />
a guided walk which will take in the prolific sea bird<br />
life with astonishing numbers of Auks, Kittiwakes<br />
and Grey Seals. In the evening sail past the<br />
magnificent cliffs to the north of the island which is<br />
home to the largest sea bird colony in <strong>Ireland</strong>.<br />
Day 6 Dublin. From our berth at Dun Laoghaire<br />
we will drive out into the Wicklow Mountains and<br />
the wonderfully sited gardens of Powerscourt, 47<br />
acres of Italian, Japanese and walled gardens.<br />
After a local lunch we continue to Mount Usher, a<br />
lovely romantic garden on the banks of the Vartry.<br />
Day 7 Lundy Island. Spend the morning on<br />
Picturesque Herm<br />
Lundy. Walk along its traffic-free lanes and paths,<br />
explore the wide bays and coves by way of<br />
hanging valleys and observe the Puffins nesting in<br />
abandoned rabbit warrens. Relax this afternoon<br />
as we cruise to the Isles of Scilly arriving in the<br />
early evening.<br />
Day 8 Isles of Scilly. Today is devoted to the<br />
lovely islands of Scilly. Spend the morning on<br />
traffic free Tresco, walking its idyllic lanes from the<br />
beach to the famous sub-tropical Abbey Gardens.<br />
Defying the Atlantic weather, this miracle of a<br />
garden is the perfect spot for a morning’s plant<br />
and bird spotting. During lunch onboard sail<br />
across to St Agnes, the most southwesterly<br />
community in the UK. Surrounded by rocks and<br />
reefs, this delightful tiny island is a birdwatcher’s<br />
paradise and offers marvellous coastal walks. The<br />
small island of Gugh lies across a narrow sandbar<br />
PRICES PER PERSON<br />
Based on double occupancy Tour Code: SCCR030813<br />
The Japanese Garden, Powerscourt<br />
and here we find a single stone monolith called<br />
the ‘Old Man of Gugh’ which dates back to the<br />
Bronze Age.<br />
Day 9 Guernsey & Herm. Arrive this morning on<br />
Guernsey, the ‘Island of Flowers’. There will be the<br />
option to visit Hauteville House where Victor Hugo<br />
resided for 14 years and wrote some of his best<br />
known works including Les Misérables. Alternatively<br />
visit Castle Cornet, a 12th century battlement<br />
which guards the entrance to St Peter Port<br />
Harbour. This afternoon we are on Herm, just one<br />
and a half miles long and half a mile wide, Herm is<br />
perfect for exploring on foot. You will have free<br />
time to explore and perhaps take a stroll over to<br />
Shell Beach.<br />
Day 10 Poole. Disembark this morning. A transfer<br />
will be provided to Poole Harbour railway station<br />
at a fixed time.<br />
BOOK BEFORE 30 NOVEMBER 2012 AND SAVE £300 PER PERSON<br />
BROCHURE EARLY BOOKING<br />
CAT CABIN DESCRIPTION DECK PRICE PRICE<br />
E Deluxe Suite with windows Ariadne/Leto £3150 £2850<br />
D Deluxe Suite with window Ariadne/Leto £3510 £3210<br />
C Deluxe Suite with porthole Athena £3780 £3480<br />
B Deluxe Suite with windows Ariadne £4050 £3750<br />
A Deluxe Suite with window Leto £4320 £4020<br />
AA Deluxe Suite with forward windows Cleo £4590 £4290<br />
VS Deluxe Veranda Suite with private balcony Cleo £4950 £4650<br />
PHS Deluxe Penthouse Suite with private balcony & window Phoebe £5310 £5010<br />
E For sole use Ariadne/Leto £4730 £4430<br />
D For sole use Ariadne/Leto £5265 £4965<br />
Price includes: 9 nights aboard Corinthian on full board basis, shore excursions, gratuities to crew, transfers as described,<br />
port taxes, expedition team.<br />
Not included: Travel insurance.<br />
NB. Ports subject to change. Local weather conditions may affect itinerary.<br />
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