Glasgow 12th September

Explore Scotland with us, starting with Stirling Castle. Sat atop a crag above the river Forth, this historic castle was home to generations of Scottish monarchs, including Mary Queen of Scots. Take a moment to wander the castle grounds, and be sure to take photos! From there we proceed to Aberfoyle Visit Scotland centre, and stop at the village for lunch. Once you've had time to explore, it's off to the famous Loch Lomond, granting you a fantastic photo opportunity at one of Scotland's largest lochs.

This is a Full Day Tour.

Includes commentary, photo stops, and time for refreshments.  Stirling Castle admission ticket and lunch not included.

Kirkwall 14th September

Delve into the past on our guided tour of Kirkwall. Our guide will lead you through The Broch of Gurness, a drystone building dating back to around 200BC, and tell what has been learned of this ancient structure and its old inhabitants since its unearthing in 1929. We then head to the centre of Orkney to view the stunning Ring of Brodgar, a landmark dating back to the early Bronze Age. Your guide will discuss possible theories about these ancient standing stones, and those like them across Britain. Were they a prehistoric meeting place, a method of mapping the heavens, or something stranger still?

This is a Half Day Tour

Includes commentary, photo stops, and time for refreshments.

Invergordon Shore Excursion Loch Ness, Distillery and Castles 15th September

Visit the highlands of Scotland on a shore excursion from Invergordon. We begin with a drive to Cawdor Castle. Dating back to the 14th century, the castle impresses with its fairytale architecture and gardens and is famously linked to Shakespeare’s “Macbeth”. We continue on to Loch Ness, the residence of the mythical (or not?) Loch Ness Monster. Keep an eye out for Nessie as we stop for photos of the famous and beautiful Loch. We also visit a local Whiskey Distillery for a complementary tasting.

This is a Full Day Tour.

Includes commentary, photo stops, and time for refreshments. Includes Whiskey Tasting. Entrance to Cawdor Castle not included. Food and Drink and Gratuities not Included.

Le Havre to Paris Day Trip: Small Group Explorer Shore Excursion with Guide in Paris 18th September

Discover Paris on this full day tour from Le Havre. We meet our guide in Paris and enjoy a two hour sightseeing tour of Paris's most famous landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, the beautiful Seine, the Louvre and Notre Dame. We also stop off at the Champs Elysees for coffee and Parisian Pastries (cost not included). At lunchtime, guests will have around 2 hours to explore Pairs by themselves.Lunch can be taken in a choice of cafes and restaurants. Allow 20-40 Euros for lunch. We return to the ship mid-afternoon.

For those guests wishing to visit Notre Dame Cathedral - Entrance is free, pre-book Entrance a day or two before your visit, you should reserve entry time for around 1pm.

This is a Full Day Tour

Includes commentary, photo stops, and time for refreshments. Food, Drink and Gratuities not included.