2014

The River Lee and its two canals running through the center of Cork make you feel like you are in Venice as you walk the main streets of this unique port city. For those who want to embrace Irish culture, the city promises its visitors an unforgettable experience in its historical streets and buildings. The economy of the city today is quite developed in the field of information systems. The English Market, which is open every day of the week, is an ideal address to taste the local flavors of the city, dairy products and experience the warm atmosphere of the market. This area, the most popular covered market in the city, has historical importance with its Victorian style vaulted columns as well as fresh food products. St. Finbar's Cathedral, one of the most magnificent buildings you can see in the city and with its French Gothic architecture, is open to visitors every day of the week.

 

Dublin, the capital of Ireland, is a constantly developing modern city. This development is directly proportional to the renovation of the magnificent buildings and the restoration of the Georgian corner, which offers the elegance of the 18th century to today's visitors. The people of Dublin are made up of people who open themselves up to innovation in order to be warm and friendly. However, they love to offer hospitality to visitors and have opened their homeland to people all over the world.

 

This exciting and fast city has restaurants with incredible views, active art events, and shops where you can visit and shop on an area where you can walk with pleasure. Belfast is also famous for its Victorian and Edwardian-style buildings decorated with statues.

 

Greenock is a port south of the Firth of Cycle coast west of Glasgow. The town contains a dock surrounded by hills. This dock was formed as a result of the combination of a lively industrial area covered with water and a habitable land area bearing the flavor of the 19th century. You will love the Burrell collection, located in Pollok City Park and prepared by the fabricator Sir Willam Burrell. The Chinese porcelains, medieval furniture and paintings by famous painters Renoir and Cezanne in this collection will take you into the depths of history.

 

This is the time to personalize your cruise experience—you can participate in any or all the activities scheduled onboard or do nothing more strenuous than lift an umbrella drink while reading a book poolside.

 

Although it is the largest city in the Orkneys, Kirkwall is in many ways the center of Orkney. Almost all roads between east and west pass through this beautiful town. Kirkwall is also the port for inter-island ferry services. It is the best preserved city in Scotland with its beautiful scenery, history and medieval architecture. You should not pass by without visiting Cowdor Castle, where Machbet's fame spread.

 

Located on the banks of the river Ness, this attractive and historic maritime town offers plenty of options to relax you. You can take a pleasant walk along the river and explore local galleries, cafes and the famous Floral Hall. Lochness is Britain's largest lake, at 22 miles long and 750 feet deep, and is the home of Nessie, the Lochness Monster.

 

If there was a city just for walking, it would be the capital of Scotland. The old and new city of Edinburgh, famous as one of the most attractive cities in Europe; It is a perfect blend of elegant streets and impressive squares. Of course, the most important place in the city is Edinburgh Castle, located on a sharp cliff.

 

This is the time to personalize your cruise experience—you can participate in any or all the activities scheduled onboard or do nothing more strenuous than lift an umbrella drink while reading a book poolside.

 

Rebuilt from the ground up after World War II, Le Havre is Normandy’s architectural showcase. Unlike its medieval neighbors, a modern grid-like layout makes it easy to navigate the center of this UNESCO-listed port city at the mouth of the Seine. It is at this precise place that the Seine river joins the Channel. Le Havre is best known for its port, which is the most important in France for container traffic.

 

Southampton is a bustling port city bursting with history as well as shopping opportunities, great restaurants and superb pubs. Nearby you'll find the quaint town of Windsor, where you can visit the many boutiques of High Street or enjoy a tour of historic Windsor Castle.