14 day Celtic Circle
Day Date Port Arrive Depart
0 11 Jul 2011 Tilbury (London), England 05:00 PM
There are no available Excursions for this Port
Overview: Visitors to Tilbury will enjoy seeing the Tilbury Fort and Coalhouse Fort, both originally constructed by Henry VIII to defend the Thames against a French invasion. Nearby are fine golf courses, shopping centers, and a variety of museums showcasing everything from historic houses to secret Cold War bunkers.
1 12 Jul 2011 At Sea
2 13 Jul 2011 Rosyth (Edinburgh), Scotland 08:00 AM 06:00 PM
Excursions Link: 13
Rosyth (Edinburgh), Scotland Overview: Rosyth is your gateway to the wonders of Scotland. Time travel through centuries of history as you tour the Roman fortification of Antonine Wall, Edinburgh Castle, and the battle site of Bannockburn; explore Edinburgh’s Old Town with its delightful multi-storied houses and quaint side streets; and learn about the lives of famous Scottish sons Andrew Carnegie and John Muir.
3 14 Jul 2011 Invergordon, Scotland 08:00 AM 05:00 PM
Excursions Link: 15
Invergordon, Scotland Overview: The skirl of Highland bagpipes calls you ashore. Go in search of your clan tartan, and “Nessie,” the spurious monster often sighted in Loch Ness.
4 15 Jul 2011 Kirkwall, Scotland 08:00 AM 05:00 PM
Kirkwall, Scotland Overview:Located on the Orkney Islands in the remote northern reaches of Scotland, Kirkwall’s history dates from 1046 and includes such characters as Sigurd the Powerful, St. Earl Magnus the Martyr, and Sigurd the Stout. Step back in time 5000 years and discover the stone village of Skara Brae, the Standing Stones of Stenness, and the Ring of Brodgar. Sample shore excursions: Skara Brae & Skaill House; Orkney Crafts; Southern Panorama & Highland Park Distillery.
5 16 Jul 2011 Portree (Isle of Skye), UK TR 08:00 AM 05:00 PM
Portree (Isle of Skye), UK
Overview: The largest town on Skye – located in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland – this port’s harbor is fringed by steep cliffs and the town’s Gaelic heritage in evident in the local attractions. Harry Potter fans will recognize that the town is home to the fictional Pride of Portree. Everything is a short stroll away within Portree, and nearby Glasgow provides further opportunities for exploration. The mountainous Isle of Skye provides breathtaking vistas from nearly every destination. Play a round of golf in nearby Sconser or go pony trekking at Skeabost. Skye is also the ideal place for fishing and bird watching. Sample the local whisky at Talisker Distillery in Carbost or simply find a quiet spot to admire the views.
6 17 Jul 2011 Oban, Scotland 08:00 AM 08:00 PM
Oban, Scotland
Overview:A small town with big appeal, Oban draws tourists year-round. Attractions in Oban include the Waterfront Centre, the Cathedral of St Columba, the Oban Distillery, Dunollie Castle, Dunstaffnage Castle and McCaig’s Tower, which dominates the town’s skyline. Oban is also a convenient base from which to explore the sights of Kilmartin Glen.
Oban, Scotland
7 18 Jul 2011 Londonderry, Ireland TR 08:00 AM 06:00 PM
Londonderry, Ireland
Overview:Built in the early 1600s, the walled city of Londonderry is one of the few cities in Europe that never saw its fortifications breached. Visit the Cathedral of St. Columb, the Tower Museum, and view modern Londonderry from the top of the wall. Beyond the city, enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Antrim coast and the Giant’s Causeway – Northern Ireland’s most famous landmark and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sample shore excursions: Delights of Londonderry; Inishowen Peninsula Scenic Drive.
8 19 Jul 2011 Dublin, Ireland ON 08:00 AM
9 20 Jul 2011 Dublin, Ireland Noon
Dublin, Ireland Overview:A sophisticated city with a rich literary tradition. Discover Trinity College’s Library, with its Illuminated Book of Kells, and the more modern wonder of the Guinness Brewery. Sample shore excursion: A Taste of Dublin – The Guinness Experience.
10 21 Jul 2011 Bristol (Bath), England 08:00 AM 11:00 PM
Excursions: 5
Bristol (Bath), England Overview:A major seaport and England’s sixth largest city, Bristol is famous for its music and film industries, and was a finalist for the 2008 European Capital of Culture. Explore the Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery, take in a show, and stroll the streets while getting in your daily quota of sightseeing.
11 22 Jul 2011 Ilfracombe, England TR 08:00 AM 03:00 PM
12 23 Jul 2011 St Peter Port, Channel Islands TR 08:00 AM 05:00 PM
Excursions: 9
13 24 Jul 2011 At Sea
Pack up to return home!
14 25 Jul 2011 Tilbury (London), England 07:00 AM
Returning home with departure at 12:05 pm from London with 8:20 flight time to Newart Airport.
4 hour layover at Newart
Dep Newart 7:35 pm : 3:59 flight time to Austin, arriving at 10:34pm
(Return Flight on July 25, Monday, LV LONDON 1205PM AR NEWART LIBERTY 325PM , 4 HOUR LAYOVER, LV NEWARD LIBERTY 735P, AR AUSTIN 1034PM)
