THE WILD ISLES PRE HISTORY, CULTURE & WILDNESS IN ENGLAND, & SCOTLAND

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Guests exploring Fingal’s Cave by Zodiac.

Fingal’s Cave was on the itinerary of the German The beehive huts and seventh-century monastery on Skellig Michael. composer Felix Mendelssohn in the summer of 1829. On August 8, he and a friend sailed from Mull to Sta a. They’d seen the cave “in all the picture books,” but the real thing still had the power to amaze: “A greener roar of waves never rushed into a stranger cavern,” he wrote, “its many pillars making it look like the inside of an immense organ, black and resounding, absolutely without purpose, and quite alone, the wide gray sea within and without.” He was profoundly a ected. And in his Overture, begun on the journey, Mendelssohn created what Duke University music historian R. Larry Todd calls ‘romantic tone painting at its purest.’ ACTIVELY EXPLORE EXTRAORDINARY LOCALES & SEE AMAZING ARCHAEOLOGY

Named for the Isle of Lewis, where it was Inishmore, Aran Islands, Ireland. fi rst described, Lewisian gneiss was born from volcanic activity deep in the crust more than three billion years ago. It is the oldest rock in the British Isles and among the oldest in Europe. And the most evocative place to encounter Lewisian gneiss is in the A photogenic pu n. great stone circle at Callanish, overlooking Loch Roag on Lewis. Erected between 4,500 and 4,900 years ago, the Callanish stones may have been standing longer than the central ring at Stonehenge. Little is known for certain of the builders beyond their obvious engineering prowess, but it seems fi tting that one of the earliest monuments to the human occupation of the Hebrides should have been crafted of this Exterior view of the immensely old rock. HMS Victory.

St. Kilda, a UNESCO World Heritage site, famous for its bird colonies and the story of the evacuation of its people in 1930, after thousands of years of human occupation. PRE HISTORY LIVING WITHIN THE PRESENT Venture to remarkable locations in England, Ireland, and Scotland. A few places are iconic and oft-visited, while others are remote, rarely visited due to the sheer diffi culty of doing so—and all immensely rewarding to discover. Thrill to pre-historic sights, dating back some 6,000 years, as we visit World Heritage sites at the heart of Neolithic Orkney. Explore the village of Skara Brae, and wander through the imposing stones of Callanish. Marvel at the Ring of Brodgar and learn about another nearby dig (not open to the public), revealing an important site under farm fi elds, searched by Victorian antiquarians and current archaeologists but only recently unearthed. Weather permitting, we’ll even visit St. Kilda, described in a recent New York Times travel article as “a place much like Eden, beautiful, pristine, The Mud Maid, Lost Gardens of Heligan. almost impossible or at least very diffi cult to get to.”

The neolithic village ruins of Skara Brae, circa 2,500, a UNESCO World Heritage site, Orkney, Scotland. GAIN INSIDER INSIGHT WITH OUR GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES GUEST SPEAKER, TIM SEVERIN, BRITISH EXPLORER & HISTORIAN As an Oxford undergraduate Tim Severin got his fi rst taste of adventure while traveling ’s 13th-century route to China on motorbike. Since then he has made a career out of retracing the routes of legendary explorers like , and the Argonauts, and Saint the Navigator who launched his fabled transatlantic voyage from the Dingle Peninsula. Tim’s passion for his native England paired with his pedigree as a bona fi de explorer will richly enhance your expedition. Together you’ll explore rugged, seldom- seen islands, ancient monasteries, and historic ports of call with the same insatiable curiosity as the pioneers who have come before.

AN A+ EXPEDITION TEAM REVEALS THE MARVELS OF THE BRITISH & IRISH ISLES

Sample sta includes, from left to right: DAVID BARNES, Historian; JIM KELLEY, Geologist; VINCENT BUTLER, Archaeologist; LARRY PRUSSIN, Naturalist.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHER Jim Richardson is a photojournalist whose fi rst story for National Geographic magazine appeared in 1984. Since then, he has produced over 40 stories for both National Geographic and National Geographic Traveler magazines. Proud of his Celtic roots, Jim has focused on the British Isles, Ireland, and especially Scotland for the last 20 years. ANCIENT ISLES: ENGLAND, IRELAND, AND SCOTLAND 15 DAYS/13 NIGHTS—PRICES FROM: $14,890 to $27,180

MAY 7 AND 8: U.S./LONDON, ENGLAND/ MAY 14: INISHMORE/EXPLORING Shetland To EMBARK ARAN ISLANDS Bergen Fly overnight to London. Embark in the city center Visit Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands. in time for lunch as we set sail down the Thames. Known for its religious and cultural heritage, we Is. of Lewis St. Kilda Orkney (May 8: L,D) make a visit to Dun Aengus, a Celtic stone fort Hebrides perched on a cliff ’s edge. (B,L,D) Sta a Is. SCOTLAND Atlantic MAY 9: PORTSMOUTH Ocean Iona Visit the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and climb MAY 15: EXPLORING NORTHWESTERN Donegal Bay inside the HMS Victory, and visit the partially IRELAND restored Tudor warship Mary Rose, deployed by Today we discover northwestern Ireland: a Aran Is. IRELAND King Henry VIII. Alternatively, join our naturalists wild and windswept region where Gaelic is Dingle ENGLAND WALES for a drive to the lively estuary at Titchfi eld Haven Valentia Is. still spoken. Steeped in history and folklore, The Cobh to walk the trails and look for visiting birds. (B,L,D) the dramatic landscape of counties Sligo and Skelligs London Donegal inspired the works of W.B. Yeats. Fowey MAY 10: FOWEY (B,L,D) Isles of Scilly Portsmouth Stroll the medieval streets of Fowey (pronounced “Foy”) before visiting the Eden Project, a botani- MAY 16: IONA AND STAFFA, cal garden with vast biomes. In the afternoon, INNER HEBRIDES, SCOTLAND MAY 21: BERGEN, NORWAY/ visit the Lost Gardens of Heligan, left derelict after Visit the sacred island of Iona and its 12th DISEMBARK/U.S. WWI and recently restored, or choose to explore Century abbey, believed to be the origin of the Disembark after breakfast and transfer to airport Fowey’s center. (B,L,D) Book of Kells. Explore Staff a Island, famed for for your fl ight home. (B) its geometric basalt columns, and Zodiac into MAY 11: ISLES OF SCILLY dramatic Fingal’s Cave. (B,L,D) EXPEDITION DETAILS See Tresco Abbey Garden’s fl ourishing garden, DATES: 2019 May 7 fi lled with historic ruins and subtropical plants. MAY 17: ST. KILDA/CALLANISH (B,L,D) Visit the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, boasting SPECIAL OFFER: incredible seabird colonies. Conditions permit- Travel on this voyage and we will cover your ting; we hope to make a landing at uninhabited bar tab and tips for the crew. St. Kilda, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Later, see the Neolithic Callanish Standing Stones on NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHER the Isle of Lewis. (B,L,D) Jim Richardson spent two years photographing the Celtic MAY 18: ORKNEY realm for the March 2006 Discover the Stone Age megaliths of the Ring National Geographic magazine article, “Celt Appeal.” Travel with Ship fi gureheads at Tresco of Brodgar and the 5,000-year-old stone-slab Abbey Valhalla Museum. him on this voyage. Learn more village of Skara Brae. Step into medieval at expeditions.com/photo St. Magnus Cathedral, crafted from local red MAY 12: COBH, IRELAND Arrive in colorful Cobh, a place steeped in and yellow sandstone. (B,L,D) OPTIONAL EXTENSION maritime history. Visit the fascinating Heritage Add a four-day pre-voyage extension to Scotland, Centre and walk in the footsteps of the many Irish MAY 19: EXPLORING THE to visit Edinburgh and Inverness, including the who fl ed the hardships of 19th century Ireland and SHETLAND ISLANDS Scottish Highlands. Call or visit our website for immigrated to America. (B,L,D) The Shetland Islands archipelago is character- details. ized by incredible cultural traditions and MAY 13: THE SKELLIGS/VALENTIA dramatic landscapes. Experience this for ISLAND/DINGLE yourself as we step ashore at one of the many Sail by Skellig Michael, a Celtic Christian remote islands in the region. (B,L,D) hermitage where beehive huts and remains of a 7th-century monastery still stand. Visit Valentia MAY 20: SHETLAND/AT SEA Island for its dramatic cliff s and a visit to The Drive through a rolling landscape with Shetland Skellig Experience Visitor Centre. Spend the ponies. Explore the ruins at Jarlshof, which reveal 4,000 years of near-continuous settle- afternoon discovering the picturesque seaside Ring of Brodgar, Orkney, Scotland. town of Dingle. (B,L,D) ment. (B,L,D)

LEARN MORE AT WWW.EXPEDITIONS.COM/BRITISH NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER CAPACITY: 148 guests in 81 outside cabins. OVERALL LENGTH: 367 feet. REGISTRY: Bahamas. PUBLIC AREAS: Bistro bar; chart room; restaurant; global gallery; library; lounge with bar and state-of- the-art facilities for fi lms and presentations; observation lounge; fi tness center; LEXspa treatment room and sauna; internet café; mud room. MEALS: Served in one seating with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling. CABINS: All cabins face outside with windows or portholes, private facilities, and climate controls. SPECIAL FEATURES: Zodiac landing craft; kayaks; ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle); underwater From top: Upper Deck cabin with balcony; a standard video camera; crow’s nest remote controlled camera; video microscope; laundry. Undersea specialist, bathroom; example of a spacious solo cabin with window. full-time doctor; National Geographic photographer; video chronicler; wellness specialist.

ELEVATOR Prices are per person, double occupancy unless indicated as solo. LIBRARY OBSERVATION LOUNGE BRIDGE

CATEGORY 1: Main Deck with one or two Portholes #301-308 $14,890 BRIDGE DECK CATEGORY 2: Main Deck with Window #317-320, 335-336 $15,630

SAUNA LEXspa FITNESS CATEGORY 3: Main Deck with Window #313-316, 321-328, 337-340, 342, 344, 346, 348, 350 $16,590 CENTER CATEGORY 4: Upper and Veranda Decks with Window #103-104, 107-108, 201-202, $16,990 CHART WELLNESS DECK ROOM LOUNGE 101 105-S

204-207, 210, 212, 217, 226, 228 103 107

DECK CATEGORY 5: Upper Deck with Balcony #209, 211, 214, 216, 218, 220-222, 224 $20,260 SUN DECK 106-S 104 108 CATEGORY 6: Veranda Deck–Suite #101-102; Upper Deck-Suite with Balcony #213 $23,630 102 DECK VERANDA DECK CATEGORY 7: Upper Deck–Suite with Balcony #215, 219, 230 $27,180 RESTAURANT BISTRO RECEPTION 201 203-S 205 207 BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. 217 B ALCONY 219 213 215 209 211 221 B CATEGORY A SOLO: Main Deck with Window #309-312, 329-334 $19,540 GLOBAL AL. GALLERY B ALCONY 224 214 216 218 220 222 230 208-S 20 2 20 4 20 6 21 0 21 2 22 6 22 8

CATEGORY B SOLO: Upper and Veranda Decks with Window #105-106, 203, 208 $21,990 BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. UPPER DECK 313 315 317 319 321 323 325 327 335 337 339 309-S 311-S 329-S 331-S 333-S ADVANCED PAYMENT $1,500 305 307 301 303 343-T 341-T Sample Airfares: New York/London, Bergen/New York: Economy from $500; Business from $3,300 302 304 306 308 310-S 312-S 330-S 332-S 334-S 348 350 Sole-occupancy cabins available in Categories A and B. 314 316 318 320 322 324 326 328 336 338 340 342 344 346 MAIN DECK SPECIALIS T Shared accommodations: Available in Categories 1 and 2. Third-person rates are available in the UNDERSEA INTERNET CAFE ZB

LOCKERS designated triple-occupancy cabins at one half the double-occupancy rate. Cabins #341, 343, 101, + OFFIC E DOCTOR’S

102, 215, 219 & 230 can accommodate a third person. MUD ROOM ST AFF OFFIC ZB Note: Cabins #209, 211, 214, 216-218, 220, 222, 224, 226, 228, 303-306—These cabins have one E queen-sized bed. All other double cabins have two lower single beds; some can convert to a queen-sized bed. B DECK

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