British Isles Medley

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Large Ship Cruise
This trip has been discontinued. Instead see   Best of England in 14 Days Tour The British Isles by Sea: Ireland, Scotland and England Barging Ireland   From Romans and Vikings to seaports and seascapes, castles and kings — immerse yourself in the vibrant sagas, dramatic history, and colorful contemporary life of England, Ireland, Scotland...
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Overview

Trip type
Large Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Henry VIII’s favorite palace, Hampton Court, and see Christopher Wren’s magnificent state apartments and gardens.
    • Gain an understanding of Irish shipbuilding heritage, political transformations, and achievements in literature and the arts at Dublin’s venerable Trinity College.
    • Experience the evocative cultural and historical landscapes of Scotland and Wales in Edinburgh’s Old Town and Caernarfon Castle where Princes of Wales are crowned.

What's this trip about?

    This trip has been discontinued. Instead see   Best of England in 14 Days Tour The British Isles by Sea: Ireland, Scotland and England Barging Ireland   From Romans and Vikings to seaports and seascapes, castles and kings — immerse yourself in the vibrant sagas, dramatic history, and colorful contemporary life of England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales on this exceptional shipboard voyage.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityLondon
End CitySouthampton

Travel Themes

  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning

Destinations

Activities

  • Educational/ Learning
  • Historic Sightseeing

Trip includes

    • 13 nights of accommodations
    • 37 meals: 13 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 13 dinners
    • 3 Expert-led lectures
    • 13 Field trips
    • Free round-trip airfare from many US cities
    • Learning led by expert instructors who are authorities in the field of study.
    • An experienced Group Leader attuned to the needs of Road Scholar participants.
    • Customary gratuities throughout the program that you would normally pay yourself.
    • The Road Scholar Travel Assistance Plan, which is purchased on behalf of every participant and provides 24-hour-a-day emergency assistance services coverage.
    • Taxes
    • State-of-the-art QUIETVOX listening devices

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day One: Overnight Flight from USA

In Transit: Overnight flight from USA.

Day Two: Arrivals London

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Club Quarters Trafalgar Square Hotel

Morning: Arrivals and airport transfers.

Lunch: On own.

Afternoon: Welcome orientation at 4:00 pm at the Club Quarters Trafalgar Square Hotel.

Dinner: Welcome dinner at the hotel.

Day Three: London/transfer to Southampton/Embarkation

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Oceania Marina

Note: Most evenings aboard the ship there will be a brief post dinner briefing about the following day's schedule. Each night aboard the ship you will be free to enjoy one of the many activiti...

Day Four: Cruising the North Sea

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Oceania Marina

Breakfast: Aboard the ship.

Morning: Enjoy a morning at leisure to explore the ship and its many amenities. Visit the library, listen to music in a lounge or relax on a sun deck.

Day Five: Newcastle, United Kingdom  

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Oceania Marina

Breakfast: Aboard the ship.

Morning: A delightful blend of ancient and modern, Newcastle is one of the liveliest cities in northern England. Originally built in the 11th century, the Ca...

Day Six: Edinburgh (South Queensferry), United Kingdom          

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Oceania Marina

Note: Please note that this port uses tenders. Staff will be available for assistance to get on and off the tender.

Breakfast: Aboard the ship.

Morning: Take a panoramic city exp...

Day Seven: Cruising the North Sea.        

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Oceania Marina

Breakfast: Aboard the ship.

Morning: Enjoy a morning at leisure to explore the ship and its many amenities. Visit the library, listen to music in a lounge or relax on a sun deck.

Day Eight: Belfast

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Oceania Marina

Breakfast: Aboard the ship.

Morning: This morning, we transfer to the city center. En route, learn about the rich legacy of the Harland and Wolff shipbuilders where the "Titanic" was bu...

Day Nine: Glasgow

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Oceania Marina

Breakfast: Aboard the ship.

Morning: Offering some of the finest Victorian architecture in the UK, Glasgow is a major center of commerce and culture. Glasgow Cathedral is one of the only cathe...

Day Ten: Liverpool

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Oceania Marina

Breakfast: Aboard the ship.

Morning: A wealthy port city since the 19th century, Liverpool is noted for its rich architectural heritage, diverse communities and innovative infrastructur...

Day Eleven: Dublin, Ireland

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Oceania Marina

Breakfast: Aboard the ship.

Morning: Disembark for a guided field trip of the city of Dublin, which includes a visit to St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Lunch: Enjoy lunch in a real Iris...

Day Twelve: Holyhead, United Kingdom

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Oceania Marina

Breakfast: Aboard the ship.

Morning: One of the busier ports on the Irish Sea, Holyhead has long been a hub for transit between Great Britain and Ireland. Enjoy the beautiful Welsh coun...

Day Thirteen: Waterford, Ireland

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Oceania Marina

Note: Please note that this port uses tenders. Staff will be available for assistance to get on and off the tender.

Breakfast: Aboard the ship.

Morning: Take a guided walk throug...

Day Fourteen: Portland, United Kingdom

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Oceania Marina

Breakfast: Aboard the ship.

Morning: After disembarktion, we leave Portland and head to the village of Wool. We proceed to the town of Dorchester, a Roman town, where we will visit The ...

Day Fifteen: Southampton/London/Departures

Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast: Aboard the ship.

Morning: The ship arrives in Southampton at 6:00AM and disembarkation will begin later this morning. Disembark/transfer to the airport for flights to the US.

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Last Updated: 8/2/2018

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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