On this tour we can experience the sights and sounds of a Freesia Centre, relax amidst beautiful landscaped gardens at the Gold & Silversmith Workshop and visit a privately owned award winning cliff top garden in the country parish of St Martins.

Just three miles off the coast of Guernsey and a quick 20-minute boat ride away lies this beautiful little island paradise with a beautiful coastline, wild flowers, sparkling blue sea, pretty harbours and white sandy beaches.

On arrival at the pier, we will be met by our guide, an experienced birdwatcher, who will introduce us to the main bird feeding stations on Guernsey’s west coast.

This tour will teach us about the real historical significance of the Channel Islands. Over the centuries they have been seen as the gateway to an invasion of Great Britain, a strategic stronghold between continental Europe and the United Kingdom.

Experience the historic sights and beautiful scenery of Guernsey as we enjoy a panoramic tour around the island.

Join us on this fascinating tour as we travel on the world famous Ffestiniog Railway, with small steam hauled narrow gauge trains running along a 13 ½ mile main line in miniature, from the mountains at Blaenau Ffestiniog to the coastline at Porthmadog.

The North Wales landscape has a dramatic quality reflected in its history. In prehistoric times, Anglesey was a stronghold of the religious elite known as the Druids.

Caernarfon is one of the historic centres of Wales. Our tour today will take us to the Castle – where Prince Charles was invested as ‘Prince of Wales’ in 1969.

Accompanied by local guides/wardens, we shall pay a visit to the nature reserve situated on the cliff top at South Stack, take a leisurely walk of approximately half an hour along the cliffs and then visit one of Wales’ most spectacular lighthouses – with its difficult descent.

Bustling, cosmopolitan, ancient but young at heart, Dublin is one of Europe’s liveliest cities, where medieval and 17th century buildings stand comfortably amid all the trappings of a 21st century city.

Welcome to Dublin, Ireland’s capital city – steeped in history and youthful energy. Medieval, Georgian and modern architecture provide a backdrop to a bustling port, and the cosmopolitan and charming converge in the delightful diversity that is Dublin.

Dublin is known for the world famous Book of Kells and this tour allows us to see this masterpiece at Trinity College, as well as visiting St Patrick’s Cathedral and having a general sightseeing tour of the city.

This tour of North County Dublin takes us to the coastal towns of Malahide and Howth.

On arrival in Glendalough we will commence a walk, of approximately four hours, through the valley. We will follow the Spink Loop Walk.

Dublin is the capital of the Irish Republic and Ireland’s principal port. Dublin Bay, with its great sweep of coast from the rocky brow of Howth in the north, to the headland of Dalkey in the south, is a fitting introduction to one of Europe’s finest capitals.

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 We venture into the pretty Ayrshire countryside and visit one of Scotland's most popular castles, dramatically positioned in a cliff top setting and overlooking the grandest of landscaped gardens and wild deer park.

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This panoramic tour of Glasgow, once the second city of the Empire and now a vibrant multi-cultural location, will include views of the imposing Cathedral dedicated to St Mungo and the incredible modernist architecture of designer Charles Rennie MacIntosh.

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Our boat trip is the perfect way to enjoy the area - travelling through the stunning and picturesque scenery of romantic Loch Lomond. 

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Our tour will explore beautiful Loch Lomond - Scotland’s largest freshwater lake as well as visiting the charming village of Luss, which is set on its bank.

This tour takes us to the north west of Mull, with gently undulating countryside, providing some of the most beguiling scenery on the island.

On this walking tour, we shall enjoy breathtaking views across Tobermory Bay to Calve Island and the cliffs of Morvern on the mainland, whilst exploring an assortment of flora and fauna associated with coastal and forest environments including trees, wild flowers, birds, butterflies, mosses, lichens and fungi.

This tour has limited capacity; and will be sold on a first come, first served basis. We understand that this tour may be one of the highlights of your cruise, but please appreciate that once the capacity has been reached it will be very difficult for us to secure further departures – your understanding with this matter will be greatly appreciated.

For the nature lovers amongst us, why not enjoy a trip out into the Sound of Mull to view some of Scotland’s most interesting wildlife.

Our tour will take us to some of the highlights of Northern Scotland, with its rugged beauty and spectacular views. We will visit the northernmost distillery in the land, and have some free time to shop in a harbour town after lunch.

When The Queen Mother first saw it, the Castle of Mey was in a poor state of repair. Recently widowed and looking for somewhere to escape from the public eye, she vowed to save the castle from destruction.

Isolated by high mountains and with no roads or bridges until the 18th Century, the Highlands have long remained a distinctive and individual part of the British Isles. The Celtic people who came to live in this remote but fertile land retained a very different way of life until recent times.

Our leisurely  drive will take us across the peaceful English countryside and through Suffolk’s pastel washed villages with their timber-framed buildings, cosy pubs and magnificent churches.

Departing from the pier we will travel through Essex as we drive to Colchester for our tour. The capital of Roman Britain, Colchester was founded on the River Colne.

Captured in paintings by Constable, the Essex/Suffolk border features timbered houses, moated manors and fine church towers.