Scottish Isles & Faroes
Ship: Marco Polo • Departs: London Tilbury • Sail Date: Sunday 8th Jun 2014 • Duration: 7 night
Cruise Code: P490
Discover remote islands, Highland scenery & wildlife
Dramatic scenery, fascinating history, bountiful wildlife and the legacies of ancient cultures are all waiting to be discovered on this wonderful cruise taking you north to the remote Faroese archipelago, far-flung Scottish island outposts and a charming Highland village on the shores of Loch Broom. Promising a host of new and exciting experiences, this is a unique voyage and one you are sure to remember.
Eighteen islands with wild, rugged coastlines and mountainous interiors clad in green, the Faroe Islands are seemingly adrift in the North Atlantic! Not surprisingly the unspoiled scenery promises an incredible backdrop to optional tours from Kollafjordur featuring small towns, tiny communities and coastal villages. Charming Ullapool is a gateway to the untamed Highlands in the far north west of Scotland where red sandstone peaks rise above a stunning landscape of moors and hundreds of lochs. Garden lovers won’t want to miss an optional visit to the magnificent Inverewe Garden famed for its superb collection of exotic plants. The crossroads of the north seas, the Shetland Isles are unlike anywhere else in Scotland. An optional walking tour introduces the charming capital Lerwick, or you can venture further and explore the islands’ gently rolling, barren landscapes and rich Norse heritage. Kirkwall, Orkney’s capital, is your final port of call from where you might wish to visit the famous Churchill Barriers, the beautifully preserved Neolithic village of Skara Brae, historic Skaill House, or the prehistoric Ring of Brodgar and Standing Stones of Stenness. It is also the perfect opportunity to visit the northernmost whisky distillery in Scotland and try a wee dram!
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