Ancient Isles – England, Ireland, and Scotland
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions · National Geographic Explorer · 11 days
Day 1: Arrive in London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, and transfer to Portsmouth to embark the ship on your journey around the British and Irish Isles. Day 2: Arrive in the Cornish port of Fowey (pronounced "Foy") in the afternoon. Hike a Cornish coastal trail or enjoy a guided walk through the village of Fowey with a local. Alternatively, venture into the countryside to a family farm. See how traditional practices are being combined with contemporary development of local crops, and enjoy a tasting of their most recent "crop". Day 3: The Isles of Scilly can trace its roots back to prehistoric times. More than 140 different islands make up this designated area of…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Ship | National Geographic Explorer |
| Length | 11 days |
| Region | Northern Europe & British Isles |
| Departures | 4 listed · 2027-04-25 to 2028-05-31 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | London, United Kingdom |
| Day 1 | Portsmouth, United Kingdom |
| Day 2 | Fowey, United Kingdom |
| Day 3 | Isles Of Scilly, United Kingdom |
| Day 4 | Cobh, Ireland |
| Day 5 | Blasket Islands, Ireland, Ireland |
| Day 6 | Dingle Peninsula, Ireland |
| Day 7 | Iona, United Kingdom |
| Day 7 | Staffa, United Kingdom |
| Day 8 | Isle of Lewis, United Kingdom |
| Day 9 | Shetland Islands, United Kingdom |
| Day 10 | Orkney Islands, United Kingdom |
| Day 11 | Aberdeen, United Kingdom |
| Day 12 | Edinburgh, United Kingdom |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-04-25 | 2027-05-06 | 11 | National Geographic Explorer | Yes |
| 2027-05-06 | 2027-05-17 | 11 | National Geographic Explorer | Yes |
| 2028-05-19 | 2028-05-30 | 11 | National Geographic Explorer | Yes |
| 2028-05-31 | 2028-06-11 | 11 | National Geographic Explorer | Yes |
Current offers
- Special Offer for Solo Travelers — Valid for Travel Now Through 31 Dec 2028
- 50% Reduced Deposit — Valid for Travel 01 Oct 2026 - 31 Dec 2027
- 5% Savings on Groups of 8 or more — Valid for Travel Now Through 24 Aug 2029
Supplier offers, from the Virtuoso promotions feed. They stack with the advisor benefits on the booking rather than replacing them — how that works.
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