- Princess Cruises Destinations
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- Cruisetour dates: May 10, 22; June 3; July 4, 28; August 09, 2012.
- 4-Night Land Tour featuring 1-night Shannon, 2-night Killarney and 1-night at Cork plus a 12-day cruise.
Tour first (4 days), then Cruise (12 days)
Roundtrip from London (Southampton), England.
Land Tour: Shannon | Cork/Southampton | Killarney/Cork | Killarney | Shannon/Killarney.
Cruise Ports: London (Southampton), England | Guernsey (St. Peter Port), England | Holyhead, Wales | Dublin, Ireland | Belfast, Northern Ireland | Glasgow (Greenock), Scotland | Orkney Islands (Kirkwall), Scotland | Inverness/Loch Ness (Invergordon), Scotland | Edinburgh (South Queensferry), Scotland | Paris/Normandy (Le Havre), France.
Ship: Caribbean Princess.
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Destination |
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Shannon
Arrive in Shannon for a full day of leisure. Enjoy a traditional Irish welcome at a ceili evening with dinner, wine and entertainment. Overnight at the Bunratty Castle Hotel. |
| Day 2 |
Shannon/Killarney
Motorcoach to the Cliffs of Moher featuring panoramic views of the Clare coastline. Continue to Killimer for a ferry crossing to Tarbert. Overnight at the Killarney Plaza Hotel. |
| Day 3 |
Killarney
Tour the Ring of Kerry, one of the most magical places in Ireland. Return to Killarney for a guided tour of Muckross House in Killarney National Park. Dinner tonight is at a local pub. Overnight at the Killarney Plaza Hotel. |
| Day 4 |
Killarney/Cork
Motorcoach to Cork where you'll board a private boat for the short crossing to Garinish Island for sightseeing. Then, visit Queenstown Story in Cobh. Overnight at the River Lee Hotel in Cork. |
| Day 5 |
Cork/Southampton
After breakfast, fly to London's Heathrow Airport and transfer to your ship in Southampton. |
| Day |
Cruise Ports |
Arrival |
Departure |
| Day 5 |
Southampton, England |
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05:00 PM |
| Day 6 |
St. Peter Port (Guernsey), England |
07:00 AM |
02:00 PM |
| Day 7 |
Cobh, Ireland |
08:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
| Day 8 |
Dublin, Ireland |
07:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
| Day 9 |
Liverpool, England |
06:00 AM |
07:00 PM |
| Day 10 |
Belfast, Northern Ireland |
08:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
| Day 11 |
Glasgow (Greenock), Great Britain |
07:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
| Day 12 |
At Sea |
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| Day 13 |
Invergordon, Scotland |
07:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
| Day 14 |
South Queensferry, Scotland |
07:00 AM |
07:00 PM |
| Day 15 |
At Sea |
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| Day 16 |
Paris (Le Havre), France |
07:00 AM |
08:00 PM |
| Day 17 |
London (Southampton), England |
05:00 AM |
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Destination |
| Day 17 |
Disembark in Civitavecchia for Rome. |
Information above subject to change, please confirm details at time of booking. |
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Little Chapel
Visit the Little Chapel of Guernsey. Set in the countryside along a tree-lined path sits a miniature church. Made of simple materials, the church is beautifully decorated with pebbles, shells and pieces of colorful broken china.
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Workshops
The Gold and Silversmiths Workshops are situated in a converted barn which dates back to 1582. Take in a close-up view of the traditional craft being carried out before your very eyes.
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Sausmarez Manor
Enjoy a guided tour of the Sausmarez Manor and experience a time capsule of Guernsey's changing fortunes. View the Tapestry Room, containing King James II's wedding coat, and the Dining Room, which holds a collection of family portraits.
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Sark and La Seigneurie
Board the ferry to Sark, one of the last feudal states in Europe. Take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage and explore this island of steep cliffs and rocky coves. Continue on to the superb gardens surrounding La Seigneurie.
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Castle Cornet
Enjoy a guided walking tour of the mighty 13th-century Castle Cornet. Take in the dark dungeons and witness the ancient weapons ranging from crossbows and catapults to muskets and cannons.
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German Occupation Museum and Underground Hospital
Tour the Occupation Museum. View a selection of musical instruments, uniforms, weapons and equipment. Continue on to the Underground Hospital. The complex contains a maze of tunnels which cover an area of about 75,000 square feet.
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Victor Hugo's House
Victor Hugo came to Guernsey and was instantly captivated by the island. His home was Hauteville House, which remains today as it was left, allowing visitors to see his individual style of decoration.
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Herm
Less than a square mile in area, Herm is the smallest of the Channel Islands. Travel to the island and see the Herm School and St. Tugual's Chapel. Enjoy the chapel's breathtaking stained glass.
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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Built in honor of Ireland's patron saint, St. Patrick's Cathedral is the largest church in Ireland. It's said to be the earliest Christian site in Ireland where St. Patrick baptized converts.
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Trinity College
Trinity College is Ireland's oldest university and one of the great universities of the world. Trinity College Library is the home to the Book of Kells.
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Guinness Storehouse and/or Visiting a Pub
Dublin has over 1,000 pubs and several hundred types of beers. St. James's Gate Brewery, a brewery founded in 1759 in Dublin by Arthur Guinness, is today the largest brewer of stout. The Guinnes Storehouse is Ireland's number one visitor attraction and tells the story of the "black stuff".
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Dublin Castle
Dublin Castle represents some of the oldest surviving architecture in the city, with its 13th-century record tower and State Apartments, once the residence of English viceroys.
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Malahide Castle
From 1185 until 1973, Malahide Castle was the home of the Talbot family. Today, it's one of the oldest and most historic castles in Ireland.
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Glendalough
A monastery set in a spectacular natural setting, Lonely Planet Ireland calls Glendalough "truly one of the most beautiful places in Ireland and a highlight of any trip to the island."
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Powerscourt
Powerscourt is set in the graceful Wicklow Mountains. As one of the most beautiful country estates in Ireland, its grounds boasts the highest waterfall in Ireland.
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Causey Farm
Located near Navan in County Meath, this family-owned farm is in the heart of Ireland's rich grasslands. Causey Farm raises sheep and cattle as well as a small herd of Connemara ponies.
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Little Chapel
Visit the Little Chapel of Guernsey. Set in the countryside along a tree-lined path sits a miniature church. Made of simple materials, the church is beautifully decorated with pebbles, shells and pieces of colorful broken china.
- Giant's Causeway
Along the Antrim Coast is the world-renowned Giant's Causeway, considered the Eighth Wonder of the World.
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Antrim Coast
The Antrim Coast in the north of Northern Ireland, is one of the most scenic coastlines in Britain and Ireland, with breathtaking landscapes, the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, and the dramatic cliff-side ruins of Dunluce Castle.
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City Hall & Titanic Memorial
The Titanic Memorial, located on the east grounds of Belfast City Hall, honors those who died in the RMS Titanic disaster, and includes a list of all those who perished on April 15, 1912.
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Belfast Pubs
Belfast Pubs have been the cornerstone of Belfast life for centuries. Some have music, many have good food and all offer a great pint or a comforting hot whiskey and loads of craic (the term for fun and conversation in Irish).
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Botanic Gardens
The Botanic Gardens reflect Belfast's Victorian heritage, boasting two notable period buildings, a children's playground, a bowling green, a rose garden and assorted tropical plants and trees.
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Londonderry
Originally named Derry, Londonderry is the second largest city in Northern Ireland and lies on the west bank of the River Foyle. It features an almost completely preserved circuit of medieval walls.
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Downpatrick
The town of Downpatrick in County Down, Northern Ireland has a strong connection to St. Patrick. It's here that St. Patrick began the conversion of Ireland and built his first church.
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Carrickfergus Castle
Considered the first real Irish Castle, Carrickfergus was built in 1180 by the Norman John de Courcy to guard the approach to Belfast.
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- Urquhart Castle
The jagged ruins of Urquhart Castle, once one of the largest strongholds of medieval Scotland, is an impressive structure overlooking Loch Ness.
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Loch Lomond
This stunningly beautiful and popular leisure destination has been featured in song and is Scotland's second largest freshwater lake, dotted with many islands.
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Glasgow Cathedral
The only cathedral in Scotland to have survived the Reformation intact, this 12th-century medieval church houses one of the finest post-war collections of stained glass windows in Britain.
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Kelvingrove Art Gallery
This imposing Victorian red sandstone structure is one of Glasgow's landmark building and houses ever-changing exhibits highlighting dinosaurs, suits of armor, weaponry and treasures from around the world.
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Inveraray Castle
Featuring four imposing conical spires, this 18th-century Scottish castle is the seat of the Duke of Argyll and houses a stunning collection of family portraits, artifacts and English china.
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Stirling
Known as Scotland's crossroads, this charming city is home to the popular and historic Stirling Castle, scene of royal coronations, weddings, baptisms and even murders.
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Culzean Castle
Converted from a fortress by great Scottish architect Robert Adams in the 18th century, this splendid storybook castle is filled with architectural marvels and memorabilia.
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Burrell Collection
In the heart of Pollok Country Park, this award-winning building houses a collection by artists including Rodin, Degas and Cezanne, as well as late medieval, Chinese and Islamic art.
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Edinburgh
Scotland's capital boasts 1,000 years of history, culture and tradition. Majestic Edinburgh Castle dominates the Royal Mile from atop its volcanic crag.
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Perhaps no other place in France holds more associations for English-speaking visitors than Normandy. The historic Allied landings on D-Day - 6 June, 1944 - live on in the memories of British and Americans alike. Nor has Le Havre forgotten the dark days of the war. The port was nearly completely destroyed during the Normandy campaign. Today, Le Havre is France's second largest port and the gateway to Paris, "City of Light," the Norman countryside, and the historic landing beaches.
Travelers usually head for the historic landing sites or to Paris. Yet Le Havre was designated a World Heritage Site in 2005. The Musee des Beaux Arts Andre Malraux boasts one of the finest collections of Impressionist painting in the world.
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Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is the tallest building in Paris, located on the Champ de Mars. Named for its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, the tower was built as the entrance arch to the 1889 World's Fair.
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Champs-Elysees & Arc de Triomphe
Known as "La plus belle avenue du monde" ("The most beautiful avenue in the world"), the Champs-Elysees boasts luxury specialty shops, cafes and the Arc de Triomphe, the world's largest triumphal arch.
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Musee d'Orsay/Louvre
The Musee d'Orsay houses the most comprehensive collection of Impressionists in the world. Across the Seine is the Louvre with such works as the Venus de Milo and the Mona Lisa.
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Notre Dame
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris ("Our Lady of Paris") was one of the first Gothic cathedrals, and is widely considered one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture in France and in Europe.
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D-Day Beaches/American Cemetery
The Normandy American Cemetery honors the soldiers who lost their lives in WWII, most of whom died in the D-Day landings on five beaches on the coast of Normandy.
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Rouen & Cathedral
The capital of Upper Normandy is home to the highest spire in France, Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, a Roman Catholic Gothic cathedral immortalized by Claude Monet in his paintings.
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Honfleur
The small town of Honfleur surrounds a little 17th-century harbor in Normandy, and is known for its old, picturesque port, houses with slate-covered frontages, historic buildings and churches.
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Versailles Palace & Gardens
Versailles was designed as a palatial center of government for Louis XIV. Its garden is the most famous in the world featuring huge parterres, an orangery, and grand fountains.
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