Ultimate British Isles Cruise/Tour London, Portland & Liverpool, England - Cork & Dublin, Ireland - Belfast, Northern Ireland - Glasgow, Inverness & Edinburgh, Scotland and the unique and seldom visited Orkney Islands! June 24 - July 7, 2019 A 14 Day / 12 Night Cruise/Tour Make your way around the Bri1sh Isles as you visit well known, and some lesser known, ports of call in Scotland, Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Take in the delights of historic port towns where Irish emigrated to the United States, stone was quarried and used to construct the United Na1ons building in New York City and where bagpipes are almost as important as the local pub! Visit Belfast and learn the history of the ‘troubles’ and see where the Titanic was built. In the Scosh Highlands, see if you can spot the Loch Ness Monster from the tower of Inverness’s Urquhart Castle and in Liverpool, wall in the steps of the Beatles. Start your tour in London and see some of the ci1es iconic sites before transferring to nearby Southhampton to board the Norwegian Spirit for your 11 day cruise. This is surely the best way to experience the Bri1sh Isles - no packing and unpacking - and experiencing the history of the United Kingdom! Itinerary lamb and prime Angus beef. The Spirit is docked here from 8am to June 24, 2019 - Your Journey Begins 6pm, plenty of time to enjoy Edinburgh. (B/L/D) Depart today for your overnight flight bound for London, England! June 29, 2019 - Inverness (Invergordon), Scotland June 25, 2019 - Welcome to London Located in the Scottish Highlands you’ll find a fabulous choice of things After ‘crossing the pond’, you’ll arrive in London where you’ll be met by to do in Inverness. Inverness Castle, in the heart of the city, is one of your TRIPS escort, then set out on a panoramic city tour of London! several castles in the area. The Corrimony Chambered Cairn, built You’ll drive past iconic sights such as Buckingham Palace, the Tower some 4,000 years ago continues to fascinate historians. You may elect to of London and Big Ben. Transfer to your hotel later this afternoon to enjoy a cruise on nearby Loch Ness while on the lookout for “Nessie” the unpack and have time to explore and enjoy dinner on your own. Loch Ness Monster! Your ship is docked here from 7am to 5pm. (B/L/D) Overnight: London June 30, 2019 - Kirkwall, Orkney Isles, Scotland June 26, 2019 - Southampton Today stop at one out of the way and remote island, one you’ll only see on a This morning travel to one of the world’s most famous ports, cruise like this! The Orkney Isles are starkly beautiful and hold many Southampton. On arrival this afternoon, board your floating hotel, ancient treasures such as the mysterious Standing Stones of Stenness home for the next 11 days, the Norwegian Spirit. Enjoy a late lunch and the 5,000-year-old village of Skara Brae, discovered with onboard and be sure to be on deck for your 5pm sailing! (L/D) furniture and indoor drains preserved. This is a great place to pop into a June 27, 2019 - At Sea pub to chow down on salmon and lamb dishes with the locals and ask You have a full day to enjoy the Norwegian Spirit. Indulge in a about the best place to buy local cashmere, whiskey and crafts. The Spirit is refreshing swim in the pool or enjoy a relaxing dip in one of the hot tubs docked here from 7am to 1pm. (B/L/D) on deck. Want to test your luck? Check out Maharajah’s Casino and July 1, 2019 - Glasgow (Greenock), Scotland try your hand at Roulette, Blackjack, slots and more! If you enjoy card Located on the River Clyde, Glasgow is Scotland’s cultural center and is games, gather your friend in the Card Room for Bridge or test your skill home to excellent museums, art galleries and more! The Spirit is docked with board games.There are 17 extraordinary dining options! From a sit here from 12pm to 8pm and you’ll find that there is plenty to see and do. down, multi course meal to a mouthwatering burger off the grill, your The city’s most significant historic building is the 12th century Glasgow taste buds will always be in for a thrill! (B/L/D) Cathedral. Nearby Pollok House has an impressive collection of June 28, 2019 - Edinburgh (Newhaven), Scotland Spanish paintings by El Greco, Goya, Velazquez and others that is a must Make sure you pack your walking shoes for Edinburgh. Stroll along the for art lovers. (B/L/D) medieval Royal Mile to the Palace of Holyroodhouse to see the July 2, 2019 - Belfast, Northern Ireland Abbey and Queen Mary’s chambers. Savor old town’s marvelous Georgian Dominating the Belfast skyline are the twin shipbuilding cranes named and Victorian architectur and marvel at impressive Edinburgh Castle, Samson and Goliath situated in the shipyard of Harland & Wolff where high on its volcanic crag with a fabulous view. Visit St. Giles’ Cathedral the RMS Titanic was built. You might elect to visit the Titanic Belfast, where John Knox once preached. Leave enough time to rest your legs at with interactive galleries including recreations of the ship’s cabins, the one of Edinburgh’s seaside restaurants to enjoy fresh salmon, scallops, underwater exploration theatre and a moving evocation of the ship’s catastrophic and untimely demise. Opened in 2012 on the centenary of the July 5, 2019 - Cork (Cobh), Ireland sinking, it has become the most popular attraction in Northern Ireland. Cobh, formally Queenstown, was the departure point for 2.5 million You’ll have plenty of time as you are here from 7am to 6pm. (B/L/D) Irish who emigrated to North America between 1848 to 1950. And on April July 3, 2019 - Liverpool, UK 11, 1912 this was the final port of call for the RMS Titanic as she set sail Welcome to Liverpool, the Fab Four's hometown! You might visit the across the Atlantic on her maiden voyage. Make sure to stop by the The Beatles Story, with the world's largest permanent exhibition purely Heritage Center with exhibitions that tell the story of the immigration devoted to the lives and times of The Beatles, the best-selling band in experience as people fled from famine and disease. The charming history with the most number-one albums on the British charts. Imagine waterfront is dotted with brightly colored housed overlooked by a splendid strolling along the streets of the city that propelled the four young lads to cathedral and is the perfect spot an afternoon stroll! You’ll have plenty of worldwide fame. Did you know that it’s also a UNESCO World Heritage time as you are here form 11am to 6pm. (B/L/D) City, home to the oldest Chinese community in Europe and that July 6, 2019 - Portland, England Liverpool FC is the only British football club - soccer to you Yanks! - to The Spirit docks in Portland today from 12pm to 8pm. Perhaps best win 5 European Cups? You certainly won't be short of things to do in known for quarrying Portland Stone, its harbor has played prominent Liverpool! The Spirit is docked here from 6am to 4:30pm. (B/L/D) roles during both WWI and WWII and recently was the setting for July 4, 2019 - Dublin, Ireland sailing events during the 2012 Olympics. Portland Stone has been used In a city as old as the Vikings, there is plenty to do in Dublin! The city has at St. Paul’s Cathedral and Buckingham Palace. Sir Christopher Wren been named the friendliest in Europe and one of the top 10 cities in the used 6 million tons of white Portland limestone to rebuild part of world to visit. You’ll find brightly colored doors adorning red brick London destroyed after the Great Fire of London of 1666. buildings, ancient manuscripts at Trinity College and the iconic hotspot Don’t miss the Portland Museum with displays telling the story of of St. James’ Gate - home of Guinness! While discovering Dublin, stop shipwrecks, smuggling and the history of quarrying on the Isle. (B/L/D) in a local pub for a pint and bite to eat. You’ll find them filled to the rafters July 7, 2019 - A Fond Farewell with chatter, laughter and lots of characters - it’s the best way to connect This morning finds you back in Southhampton at 5am. After with the friendly people of Dublin! The Spirit is docked in Dublin from disembarkation, you’ll return to London for your flight home. Memories of 3am to 11pm. (B/L/D) the Ultimate British Isles will be with you for years to come! (B) Book your cabin early to ensure you receive the following amazing and free promotions courtesy of Inclusions British Isles TRIPS and Norwegian Cruise Line! • Roundtrip airport transfers $5,458.00 ✓Complimentary unlimited beverage package includes all drinks • Roundtrip international airfare to London up to $15.00 Inside Cabin - Category IF (checked baggage fees are not included) ✓5-night specialty dining package (excludes extra charged items) • 1 night lodging pre-cruise in London ✓ $5,658.00 Gratuities included for both packages • Panoramic city tour of London on Oceanview Cabin - Porthole See your club director for details of these very arrival Window Category OG special TRIPS inclusions! • Transfer from London to Southampton Pier $5,758.00 • All meals while onboard the Norwegian Spirit Oceanview Cabin - Picture • 11 nights in your selected state room onboard Window Category OC the Norwegian Spirit $5,858.00 • Unlimited beverage package with 5-night Mid-Ship Oceanview Cabin - specialty dining package included with Picture Window Category OB gratuities Shipboard services fees are included $6,758.00 • • Porterage of 1 full sized suitcase per person Balcony Cabin -Category BD • Transfer from Southampton Pier to London $6,858.00 airport Balcony Cabin - Category BB • All airline and hotel taxes Pricing is based on double • Passports are required for this tour occupancy.