12-night British Isles Cruise
OFFER ID 1479427
Destination
Roundtrip London (Southampton)
Departure Date
Aug 30, 2024
Ship Info | Queen Mary 2®
ITINERARY
Private Car & Driver
Optional Private Excursion
Destination Guide
Arrive
08/30/2024
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Depart
08/30/2024
04:30 pm
Arrive
08/31/2024
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Depart
08/31/2024
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No information currently available.
Edinburgh (South Queensferry)
Arrive
09/01/2024
08:00 am
Depart
09/01/2024
06:00 pm
No information currently available.
Arrive
09/01/2024
07:59 pm
Depart
09/01/2024
08:30 pm
No information currently available.
Arrive
09/01/2024
08:59 pm
Depart
09/01/2024
09:30 pm
No information currently available.
Invergordon (Inverness/Loch Ness)
Arrive
09/02/2024
09:00 am
Depart
09/02/2024
05:00 pm
No information currently available.
Arrive
09/03/2024
03:30 pm
Depart
09/03/2024
07:30 pm
No information currently available.
Arrive
09/04/2024
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Depart
09/04/2024
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No information currently available.
Arrive
09/05/2024
07:00 am
Depart
09/05/2024
06:00 pm
Arrive
09/06/2024
02:30 pm
Depart
09/06/2024
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Additional Optional Private Excursions
Liverpool: Explore Liverpool - 8 hours
Liverpool: Explore Liverpool - 8 hours
This morning, you are met as you disembark your cruise ship by your driver-guide. Begin your full day private sightseeing tour of Liverpool, once the most important centre of maritime trade in the world.
Liverpool was the European capital of Culture in 2008 as is also the birthplace of Beatles. You may like to walk through the Mathew Street to the Cavern Club, following in the footsteps of the Beatles. See the buildings known as the ‘Three Graces’, and the impressive civic buildings that were constructed as a result of the mercantile wealth. The most important of these is St. George’s Hall, that interestingly claims to be the world’s first air-conditioned building. The Walker Art Gallery houses one of the finest collections of paintings in the UK outside of London. However the two most magnificent buildings from the 20th-century in Liverpool are the cathedrals. The Anglican Cathedral built in traditional gothic style is the largest church in the UK; the Roman Catholic cathedral is a fine example of contemporary modernist architecture.
Time permitting you may also pass under the River Mersey to Port Sunlight, one of the first planned industrial villages in the world that was opened by the Lever Brothers to house their workers in better conditions. The focal point of the village is the Lady Lever Art Gallery that houses a large collection of Wedgwood Jasperware. You could also visit Speke Hall (closed Monday and Tuesday), a fine example of a Tudor half-timbered manor house that is richly decorated with wooden furniture inside.
Highlights:
- Follow in the footsteps of the famous band the Beatles who grew up in Liverpool
- See the impressive civic buildings, the Walker Art Gallery and the largest church in the UK
Tour Duration: 8 hours
Tour Can Operate: Morning / Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Private transport by luxury car or minivan
- An expert local driver-guide for 8 hours
- Entrance fees to all sights and museums
- All taxes
Exclusions:
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
Arrive
09/07/2024
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Depart
09/07/2024
11:59 pm
Additional Optional Private Excursions
Liverpool: Explore Liverpool - 8 hours
Liverpool: Explore Liverpool - 8 hours
This morning, you are met as you disembark your cruise ship by your driver-guide. Begin your full day private sightseeing tour of Liverpool, once the most important centre of maritime trade in the world.
Liverpool was the European capital of Culture in 2008 as is also the birthplace of Beatles. You may like to walk through the Mathew Street to the Cavern Club, following in the footsteps of the Beatles. See the buildings known as the ‘Three Graces’, and the impressive civic buildings that were constructed as a result of the mercantile wealth. The most important of these is St. George’s Hall, that interestingly claims to be the world’s first air-conditioned building. The Walker Art Gallery houses one of the finest collections of paintings in the UK outside of London. However the two most magnificent buildings from the 20th-century in Liverpool are the cathedrals. The Anglican Cathedral built in traditional gothic style is the largest church in the UK; the Roman Catholic cathedral is a fine example of contemporary modernist architecture.
Time permitting you may also pass under the River Mersey to Port Sunlight, one of the first planned industrial villages in the world that was opened by the Lever Brothers to house their workers in better conditions. The focal point of the village is the Lady Lever Art Gallery that houses a large collection of Wedgwood Jasperware. You could also visit Speke Hall (closed Monday and Tuesday), a fine example of a Tudor half-timbered manor house that is richly decorated with wooden furniture inside.
Highlights:
- Follow in the footsteps of the famous band the Beatles who grew up in Liverpool
- See the impressive civic buildings, the Walker Art Gallery and the largest church in the UK
Tour Duration: 8 hours
Tour Can Operate: Morning / Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Private transport by luxury car or minivan
- An expert local driver-guide for 8 hours
- Entrance fees to all sights and museums
- All taxes
Exclusions:
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
Arrive
09/08/2024
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Depart
09/08/2024
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No information currently available.
Arrive
09/09/2024
08:30 am
Depart
09/09/2024
07:00 pm
Additional Optional Private Excursions
Cobh - Cork/Blarney Shore Excursion - Full Day Tour
Cobh - Cork/Blarney Shore Excursion - Full Day Tour
Arrive at port and meet with your driver/guide who will escort you around Cork today. Drive through the attractive City of Cork which hosts some fine Georgian architecture, the imposing St Finbarr’s Cathedral, great shopping and many pubs. Continue your journey into the Irish countryside to the pretty town of Blarney. Continue on to visit the 15th century Blarney Castle, famous for its stone, which is traditionally believed to have the power to bestow eloquence on all those who kiss it. The stone itself is set in the wall below the battlements and to kiss it, one has to lean backwards (holding on to an iron railing) from the parapet walk. Lunch at a local pub.
Following lunch visit Cork City Gaol. Here you can step back in time to see what 19th Century life was like in Cork – inside and outside prison walls. Amazingly life like figures, furnished cells, sound effects and fascinating exhibitions are to be seen.
Return to your ship this evening.
Inclusions:
- Private Driver Guide
- Entrance to Blarney Castle
- Entrance to Cork City Gaol
- Lunch
Cobh's Highlight's Shore Excursion - Cobh/Midleton - Full Day Tour
Cobh's Highlight's Shore Excursion - Cobh/Midleton - Full Day Tour
Meet with your professional driver & local guide who will escort you around East Cork today.
Your first stop of the day is a visit to Cobh Heritage Centre a dramatic exhibition of the origins, history and legacy of Cobh. Known previously as Queenstown this was the main port for Irish emigrants to Canada and the United States. The story of the Titanic and the White Star line is also told at the Cobh Heritage Centre.
Continue on this morning for a visit of the Stephen Pearce Pottery Gallery. Spend the late morning touring the pottery. Browse around the Pottery showroom and Gallery shop, or view their latest exhibition in the Gallery.
Lunch today at the famous Ballymaloe House, the renowned Irish country house hotel and restaurant owned and run by the Allen family over 40 years. Darina Allen is one of Europe's most famous chefs and has a cookery school also on the grounds of Ballymaloe. Nestled in a 400 acre estate in rural East Cork, Ballymaloe House is only 20 miles from the historic city of Cork and minutes from the breathtaking south coast. Ballymaloe prides itself on offering a warm welcome, award-winning cuisine which celebrates the best of local, seasonal produce.
This afternoon, enjoy a visit to
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which is a wonderful, worthwhile excursion. Tour the distillery and learn how the world famous Irish whiskey is made.
Included:
- Private Driver Guide
- Cobh Heritage Centre
- Stephen Pearce Pottery Gallery
- Lunch at Ballimaloe House
- Entrance to the Old Midleton Distillery
Not Included:
Gratuities
Arrive
09/10/2024
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Depart
09/10/2024
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No information currently available.
Arrive
09/11/2024
06:30 am
Depart
09/11/2024
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Itinerary subject to change without notice. Please confirm itinerary at time of booking.
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PRICING & STATEROOMS
Inside
Oceanview
Balcony
Suite
Rates are cruise only, per person, based on double occupancy and include Government Taxes, Fees and Port Expenses. Optional transfers and airfare (unless otherwise stated) additional for all guests. Rates are subject to availability and may change without notice. Restrictions may apply.
Departure Date
Aug 30, 2024
Cruise Inclusions
- 12-night Cruise
- Meals
- Entertainment
Available Addons
Optional shore excursions.
Optional roundtrip airfare.
Remarks
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy include Taxes, Fees and Port Expenses and may reflect cruise only guarantee specials. Optional airfare and transfers additional.
Fares listed may require a non-refundable deposit at time of booking. Higher fares, not requiring a non-refundable deposit at time of booking, may be available. Please contact your travel consultant for more information.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
All prices per person and in USD unless otherwise stated.
Offer ID
1479427
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