Deluxe Kabine
20% Ponant Bonus
19 m2
2
PONANT lädt Sie ein zu einer 8-tägigen Kreuzfahrt an Bord der Le Champlain, auf der Sie die Schätze Großbritanniens und Irlands entdecken können. Die Route führt durch den Ärmelkanal, die Keltische See und die Irische See.
Von London, der weltoffenen Hauptstadt des Vereinigten Königreichs mit ihrem außergewöhnlichen historischen Erbe und ihrer künstlerischen Avantgarde, fährt die Le Champlain nach Osten durch die Gewässer des mythischen Ärmelkanals zur Insel Portland. Genießen Sie die Lebensfreude und das entspannte Flair dieses Kalksteingebiets, das mit üppiger Vegetation bewachsen ist.
Dann fahren Sie an der Jura-Küste entlang. Diese Küstenregion, die aufgrund Ihres geologischen Reichtums als Welterbe der UNESCO eingestuft wurde, bietet ein einzigartiges Panorama aus spektakulären Felsformationen, grünen Hügeln, kleinen wilden Buchten und wunderschönen Sand- und Kieselküsten.
Dann fahren Sie weiter in die charmante kleine Stadt Dartmouth im Herzen einer wunderschönen Naturkulisse an der Mündung des Dart River. Sie entdecken seine alten, pastellfarbenen Fischerhäuser sowie einige Fachwerkhäuser.
Dann läuft Ihr Schiff die Scilly-Inseln an. Dieser kleine, bizarre Archipel besticht insbesondere durch wunderschöne Sandstrände vor einer Kulisse aus grünen Wiesen und Feldern, auf deren Hügeln alte Burgruinen stehen.
Dann nimmt die Le Champlain Kurs auf Dublin. Die irische Hauptstadt wurde von der UNESCO ausgezeichnet, weil sie mit ihrem authentischen Charme und ihrer gemütlichen Atmosphäre einigen der größten Autoren seit dem 19. Jahrhundert als Inspiration diente.
Vor der Ausschiffung in Glasgow haben Sie die Möglichkeit zum Besuch von Belfast, von wo aus Sie den Giant's Causeway entdecken - Das 40.000 Basaltsäulen umfassende Meisterwerk der Natur gehört heute zum UNESCO Welterbe.
Ref : EC290523
Kreuzfahrt entlang der britischen und irischen Küsten auf den Spuren der Schätze dieser Länder mit einer faszinierenden Geschichte UNESCO-Welterbestätten: der geheimnisvolle Giant's Causeway (von Belfast...
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Ideal clothes for life on board:
During the days spent on board, you are advised to wear comfortable clothes or casual outfits. The entire ship is air-conditioned, so a light sweater, a light jacket or a shawl may be necessary. When moving about in the public areas of the ship and the decks, light but comfortable shoes are recommended.
Informal evening:
In the evening, you are advised to wear smart-casual attire, especially when dining in our restaurants where wearing shorts and tee-shirts is not allowed.
For women:
For men:
Officer’s evening:
For all cruises longer than 8 nights, an Officer’s Evening with a white dress code may be organized. Therefore, we encourage you to bring a stylish white outfit for the occasion (otherwise black and white).
Gala evening:
During the cruise, two gala evenings will be organised on board. Thus, we recommend that you bring one or two formal outfits.
For women:
For men:
SHOP:
A small shop is available on board offering a wide range of outfits, jewellery, leather goods and many accessories.
A laundry service (washing/ironing) is available on board, but unfortunately there are no dry cleaning services. For safety reasons, your cabin is not equipped with an iron.
ACCESSORIES:
HEALTH CARE:
OUTFITS ON BOARD:
PRECAUTIONS:
In your hand luggage, remember to bring any medicines that you need, and possibly a small spare bag of toiletries (in case of delay in the delivery of your baggage by the airline). Remember to always have your travel documents with you in case you need them: hotel vouchers, cruise vouchers, return flight tickets... Never leave them in your hold luggage.
All our cabins have a safe. We recommend not to go ashore with valuable jewellery.
PONANT Aktivitäten
Einschiffung 29.05.2023 von 16:00 bis 17:00
Abfahrt 29.05.2023 um 21:00
Hauptresidenz der britischen Monarchie, internationaler Finanzplatz und Sitz der Regierung - London ist das wirtschaftliche und kulturelle Herz des Landes. Als Stadt voller Kontraste zwischen Tradition und vibrierender Modernität enthüllt sich die Hauptstadt des Vereinigte Königreichs durch ihre unterschiedlichsten Viertel und bemerkenswerten Stätten: Seien Sie darauf vorbereitet, von Hyde Park bis zur City über Westminster und Trafalgar Square das frenetische Leben der Londoner zu teilen. Doch zwischen einer Besichtigung der National Gallery, einem Rundgang durch Covent Garden und der Überquerung der Tower Bridge können Sie in einer der unzähligen Londoner Grünanlagen mitten in der Natur eine Pause einlegen.
Ankunft 30.05.2023
Abfahrt 30.05.2023
Genießen Sie während der Überfahrt auf See die zahlreichen Freizeitangebote an Bord. Gönnen Sie sich Entspannung im Spa oder halten Sie sich im Fitnessraum in Form. Lassen Sie sich je nach Jahreszeit zu einem Sprung in den Pool oder zu einem Sonnenbad verlocken. Dieser Reise ohne Zwischenstopp bietet auch Gelegenheit, einer Konferenz oder einer der an Bord angebotenen Vorstellungen beizuwohnen, abhängig von den angebotenen Aktivitäten, oder in der Boutique ein wenig zu shoppen oder die PONANT-Fotografen in ihrem eigenen Bereich aufzusuchen. Wer das offene Meer liebt, bewundert auf dem Oberdeck das Schauspiel der Wogen und kann mit etwas Glück Meerestiere beobachten. Eine zauberhafte kleine Auszeit mit Komfort, Entspannung und Unterhaltung.
Ankunft 31.05.2023 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 31.05.2023 am späten Abend
Verankert an den zerklüfteten Ufern des Ärmelkanals, am südlichsten Punkt der Grafschaft Dorset im Südwesten Englands, überrascht die Kalksteininsel Portland mit ihrer wilden und unberührten Natur, ihrem entspannten Flair und ihrem milden, jodhaltigen Klima. Die Insel, auf der 789 der erste Wikingerüberfall auf britischem Boden stattfand, trägt die Spuren einer reichen Geschichte, z. B. die Festung, die im 16. Jahrhundert von König Heinrich VIII. errichtet wurde, um Angriffe der Franzosen abzuwehren. Die britische Insel ist die Heimat zahlreicher Zugvogelarten und zeichnet sich durch ihre Umwelt aus, die von steilen, von den Wellen geformten Küsten und einer reichen Artenvielfalt geprägt ist. Ein unvergesslicher Zwischenstopp, bei dem Ruhe, Begeisterung und Entdeckungen im Mittelpunkt stehen.
Ankunft 01.06.2023
Abfahrt 01.06.2023
Entdecken Sie in Südengland die Küste von Dorset und East Devon, auch bekannt als Jura-Küste aufgrund der vielen dort gefundenen Fossilien aus dieser Zeit. Die „Perle von Dorset“ erstreckt sich über mehr als 150 km und wurde wegen ihres geologischen Interesses als UNESCO-Welterbe eingestuft. An Bord können Sie die spektakulären weißen Kreidefelsen bewundern - ein Zufluchtsort für viele Seevögel. Die ständig mit dem Licht und der verschiedenen Buchten und Stränden am Fuße dieser gigantischen Felsformationen wechselnde Landschaft bietet Gelegenheit, hervorragende Fotos zu machen. Vielleicht können Sie auch die Durdle Door sehen, einen natürlichen Bogen, der durch Erosion im Fels entstand.
Ankunft 01.06.2023 mittags
Abfahrt 01.06.2023 abends
Im Südwesten Englands können Sie in der Grafschaft Devon in die zauberhafte Atmosphäre der kleinen Stadt Dartmouth eintauchen. Der Ort liegt inmitten von grünen Landschaften an der Mündung des River Dart und besticht mit den wunderschönen, typischen Landschaften des ländlichen Englands. Die malerischen Kopfsteingassen sind von prächtigen Fachwerkhäusern aus dem 15. und 16. Jahrhundert gesäumt. Am Nordufer des Flusses können Sie alte Fischerhäuser in bunten Pastellfarben entdecken. Die kleine Hafenstadt, die heute ein beliebtes Tourismusziel ist, hat sich ihre ruhige und romantische Atmosphäre bewahrt.
Ankunft 02.06.2023 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 02.06.2023 mittags
Die Scilly-Inseln liegen im Atlantischen Ozean an der Südwestspitze von Cornwall. Sie bilden eine kleine britische Inselkette, deren Klima, Landschaften und Lebensstil einzigartig sind und direkt aus einer Geschichte von Enid Blyton stammen könnten. Hier ähnelt alles einem tropischen Paradies. Die langen Sandstrände verlaufen entlang üppiger grüner Wiesen voller semi-exotischer Blumen, während die Ruinen antiker Burgen von den Hügeln ragen. Sie sind wahre Zufluchtsorte des Friedens, die das legendäre Avalon von König Arthur inspiriert haben. Heute sind sie als Gebiet von außergewöhnlicher natürlicher Schönheit aufgeführt. Die zerklüftete Küste beherbergt ebenso vielfältige wie außergewöhnliche Tiere, einschließlich der sehr seltenen atlantischen Kegelrobbe.
Ankunft 03.06.2023 am späten Vormittag
Abfahrt 03.06.2023 abends
Die irische Hauptstadt erstreckt sich an der Ostküste von den Ufern des Flusses Liffey bis zur Bucht von Dublin. Sie entdecken deren einladende, lebendige Seite im Fußgängerviertel Temple Bar. In den gepflasterten Straßen gibt es unzählige Kreativläden, Pubs im alten Stil und Kulturzentren. In der Nähe der für ihre Bibliothek des 18. Jh. berühmten Universität Trinity College können Sie entlang der Grafton Street bummeln:In deren legendären Cafés werden Ihnen Buttermilch-Scones noch warm mit Konfitüre serviert. Nicht weit von dort führt Sie die majestätische O'Connell-Brücke zur gleichnamigen Allee, auf der die zeitgenössische Leuchtskulptur Spire errichtet ist.
Ankunft 04.06.2023 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 04.06.2023 am frühen Abend
Die Hauptstadt von Nordirland befindet sich am Ende der Bucht von Belfast, im Nordosten der "Grünen Insel". An den Kais bemerken Sie sofort ein Gebäude in Form eines fragmentierten Passagierschiffes:Die Titanic Belfast ist dem berühmten Ozeandampfer gewidmet. Dessen rekonstruierte Innenausstattung lädt Sie zu einer Kreuzfahrt in die Belle Epoque ein. Das historische Zentrum lädt Sie auch auf eine Reise durch die Zeit ein - von den majestätischen Säulen im Edwardischen Stil des Rathauses bis zu den eindrucksvollen neogotischen Türmen von Queen's University. Und die kunstvoll verzierten Holzfassaden der viktorianischen Pubs machen Ihnen sicherlich Lust, einzutreten und ein Pint Bier oder gut gekühlten Cider zu genießen.
Ankunft 05.06.2023 am frühen Vormittag
Ausschiffung 05.06.2023 um 08:00
Im Herzen des Clyde-Tals kontrastiert die lebhafte Stadt Glasgow mit der wilden Schönheit der umliegenden Landschaften. Die städtischste der schottischen Städte wartet mit zahlreichen Trümpfen auf - von dem bedeutenden künstlerischen bis zum außergewöhnlichen architektonischen Erbe. Der schachbrettartige Grundriss der Stadt erleichtert Ihnen Ihre Bummel durch die großen Fußgängerzonen. Lassen Sie sich von dem Treiben der von schönen viktorianischen Gebäuden gesäumten Straßen führen und verpassen Sie nicht, die Sammlungen der zahlreichen Museen und Kunstgalerien zu bewundern. Die Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum ist diesbezüglich exemplarisch. Vollenden Sie Ihre Sightseeintour mit etwas ... Denn ja, Glasgow ist auch ein Shoppingparadies!
Depart from the port of Belfast and drive along Northern Ireland's Antrim Coast. Some of the world's most unspoilt scenery is to be found in the county of Antrim. From the rugged cliffs of the coast to the Glens, here is the best of what Northern Ireland has to offer.
Travel via the Coast Road to reveal different seascapes, towering cliffs, white sandy beaches, tranquil glens and lush forest parks, as you make your way northwards. From the vantage point at Fair Head and Murlough Bay you can enjoy views of Scotland's Mull of Kintyre, as well as the wild and mysterious island of Rathlin just seven miles (11 km) off the coast.
Stop to enjoy tea/coffee and scones at a local hotel along the coastal route before continuing to photograph Carrick A Rede Rope Bridge. Spanning a chasm some eighty feet (25 m) deep, its construction once consisted of a single rope handrail and widely spaced slats, which the fishermen would traverse across with salmon caught off the island.
Continue to a local establishment to enjoy lunch before venturing to the UNESCO World Heritage Giants' Causeway site. The summer of 2012 marked the opening of the new Visitor Centre at the Giant's Causeway. This new interpretative centre allows you to decide for yourself which explanation of how the causeway's 40,000 basalt stones were formed is most likely. For centuries, visitors have marvelled at its stone formation. To stroll the Giants Causeway is to voyage back in time. Your imagination will travel along stepping-stones that lead to either the creative turbulence of a bygone volcanic age or into the myths and legends of the past. You can board the "Causeway Coaster" minibus to bring you to the causeway itself.
On your way back to Belfast, a photo stop will be made at Dunluce Castle, before returning to your ship.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 130 €
This excursion offers the chance to experience firsthand the festive spirit of Irish hospitality as it has been shared through the ages.
Begin with a guided walking tour of Belfast center, where you will learn something of the history of this elegant Victorian city as you discover iconic buildings and monuments, including the Albert Memorial Clock Tower, erected in memory of Queen Victoria's beloved husband; Ulster Hall, an imposing 19th-century music hall now used for concerts and recitals of all kinds; and the emblematic Belfast City Hall, whose magnificent 300-foot-long façade of Portland stone makes it impossible to mistake.
But the highlight of your tour is certain to be your stop in a local pub, where you will spend time in the company of world champion Irish dancers and musicians. Enjoy a pint as you are entertained with dancing, stories, songs and music played on harp, uilleann pipes, bodhrán, guitar, flute, fiddle, concertina, and whistles. You may even try your hand at sean-nós and céilí dancing as your entertainers sing and play melodies and street songs that would have been heard in the ship-yards, mills, and markets of old.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 115 €
Departing from the pier in Belfast, you will travel inland through the Northern Counties of Down and Antrim passing en route Ballymoney and Ballymena, to the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Giants’ Causeway.
For centuries, visitors have marvelled at its majesty and mystery. The unique rock formations have, for millions of years, stood as a natural rampart against the unbridled ferocity of the Atlantic storms and the rugged symmetry of the columns never fail to intrigue and inspire. To stroll the Giants Causeway is to voyage back in time. Your imagination will travel along stepping stones that lead to either the creative turbulence of a bygone volcanic age or into the myths and legends of the past.
Upon arrival, experience the Giant’s Causeway like never before and take the road less travelled and see for a stunning five-mile hike along the thrilling clifftop path. It is the perfect option for hikers and walkers. Follow your hiking guide and listen to fascinating stories of the Giant’s Causeway, to its history and geology. En route, enjoy few photostops at the most stunning viewpoints in Northern Ireland, such as Hamilton’s Seat.
The hike ends at the Giant's Causeway, where you can climb the legendary basalt columns before exploring the interactive exhibition within the Visitor Centre.
Then, get back to your coach for your transfer back to the pier.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 200 €
From the pier, embark your local coach for a short transfer to Belfast city centre.
Firstly, visit Titanic Belfast. Opened in April 2012, the new signature building telling the story of Titanic contains nine galleries containing a variety of interpretative materials and media including film and video, audio, archival materials and scale models; a high point will be a ride through the Titanic under construction. The adventure begins the moment you walk through the door and into the building's giant atrium surrounded by the four-high impact “hull” shaped sections which house the experience. As you wander up through Titanic Belfast, you will experience a thrilling ride through the reconstruction of the shipyards and the Titanic under construction. The stories of passengers, crew and the heroes of the day will be told in an exciting and modern way. At the conclusion, you can visit the wreck at her resting place on the floor of the North Atlantic.
After your immersion in the hull of the Titanic, take a short stroll to the Titanic Hotel where you will enjoy a typical snack while your guide tells the story of the making of Titanic. Titanic Hotel was the original drawing offices for Harland and Wolff, where the Titanic began its journey to life. The drawing offices were built in the late 1880s when the company was emerging as one of the world's leading shipbuilders. Here, decisions were made which changed the course of shipbuilding.
Then, re-board your coach for a panoramic tour of Belfast, city of industry and elegance with a rich and varied past. Its origins go back to an ancient fort controlling the ford across the River Lagan which flows through the city. The panoramic tour of the city will introduce you to the many varied features of Northern Ireland's largest city. Built with 19th century industrial money, many fine buildings from this era grace the city still and are reminders of its prosperous past. You will drive past the Grand Opera House and the Albert Memorial before passing Queen's University, the Botanic Gardens and Belfast City Hall - an impressive building with a 91 metres (300 feet) long façade of Portland stone, which dominates Donegall Square. A stop here will allow you photograph what is perhaps the most noteworthy of the statues in the grounds. It is the marble figure of “Thane” on a granite pedestal, sculpted by Sir Thomas Brock and commemorating the sinking in 1912 of the R.M.S Titanic, the ill-fated Belfast built liner.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 85 €
From the pier, board your local coach for a short transfer to the 20th century. Today, you will enjoy a journey back in time to rediscover Ulster as it was over a century ago.
Upon arrival at the Ulster Folk Museum, in the charming town of Holywood, meet your local guide who will give you an introduction before taking you on a guided tour of the Folk Museum. During your tour explore 'rolling hills of countryside' and a 'bustling town' filled with authentic period buildings. Visit various buildings throughout your tour where you will have the opportunity to see daily demonstrations of traditional crafts from basket weaving to printing and meet the inhabitants bringing it all to life. An immersive trip into the past awaits you.
Then, enjoy some free time to explore the park independently before saying goodbye to your new old friends and travelling the short journey to Belfast City.
Belfast is a city of industry and elegance and boasts a rich and varied past. Its origins go back to an ancient fort controlling the ford across the River Lagan, which flows through the city. A brief panoramic tour of the city will introduce you to the many varied features of Northern Ireland’s largest city. Built with 19th century industrial money, many fine buildings from this era grace the city still and are reminders of its prosperous past.
Finally, rejoin the port and your awaiting ship.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 80 €
Lektor
An Bord Ihres Schiffes bieten Ihnen ausgewählte Lektoren kulturelle und historische Einblicke, damit Sie noch mehr über Ihr Reiseziel erfahren können: den Ursprung der lokalen Traditionen, die Geschichte symbolischer Orte, berühmte Persönlichkeiten und historische Helden... Die Experten begleiten Sie während der gesamten Kreuzfahrt, an Bord und bei den Ausflügen an Land, um ihr Know-how und ihre Einsichten mit Ihnen zu teilen.
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29.05.2023 - FLIGHTS FROM/TO PARIS + FROM LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT TERMINAL 4, EN ROUTE TO THE PORT (PRE) + DISCOVER THE ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORIC HERITAGE OF GLASGOW (POST)
785 €
Details
Travel with peace of mind as PONANT organises your transfer between the airport and your port of embarkation.
From Heathrow Airport, terminal 4, to London Pier
Meet at the airport Terminal 4 in the Arrival hall. Look for PONANT sign. You will be greeted by our local representative off the flight selected by PONANT.
You will then be transferred to the pier to embark on your ship.
Your programme includes:
Your programme does not include:
To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
In the event of schedule changes of PONANT’s selected flight, your programme will be adapted to ensure the most seamless and enriching experience. The content of your revised programme will be updated on the PONANT website, in My Ponant space and on the PONANT app. The final programme will also be sent to you along with your cruise documents.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 115 €
Depart from the port of Belfast and drive along Northern Ireland's Antrim Coast. Some of the world's most unspoilt scenery is to be found in the county of Antrim. From the rugged cliffs of the coast to the Glens, here is the best of what Northern Ireland has to offer.
Travel via the Coast Road to reveal different seascapes, towering cliffs, white sandy beaches, tranquil glens and lush forest parks, as you make your way northwards. From the vantage point at Fair Head and Murlough Bay you can enjoy views of Scotland's Mull of Kintyre, as well as the wild and mysterious island of Rathlin just seven miles (11 km) off the coast.
Stop to enjoy tea/coffee and scones at a local hotel along the coastal route before continuing to photograph Carrick A Rede Rope Bridge. Spanning a chasm some eighty feet (25 m) deep, its construction once consisted of a single rope handrail and widely spaced slats, which the fishermen would traverse across with salmon caught off the island.
Continue to a local establishment to enjoy lunch before venturing to the UNESCO World Heritage Giants' Causeway site. The summer of 2012 marked the opening of the new Visitor Centre at the Giant's Causeway. This new interpretative centre allows you to decide for yourself which explanation of how the causeway's 40,000 basalt stones were formed is most likely. For centuries, visitors have marvelled at its stone formation. To stroll the Giants Causeway is to voyage back in time. Your imagination will travel along stepping-stones that lead to either the creative turbulence of a bygone volcanic age or into the myths and legends of the past. You can board the "Causeway Coaster" minibus to bring you to the causeway itself.
On your way back to Belfast, a photo stop will be made at Dunluce Castle, before returning to your ship.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 130 €
This excursion offers the chance to experience firsthand the festive spirit of Irish hospitality as it has been shared through the ages.
Begin with a guided walking tour of Belfast center, where you will learn something of the history of this elegant Victorian city as you discover iconic buildings and monuments, including the Albert Memorial Clock Tower, erected in memory of Queen Victoria's beloved husband; Ulster Hall, an imposing 19th-century music hall now used for concerts and recitals of all kinds; and the emblematic Belfast City Hall, whose magnificent 300-foot-long façade of Portland stone makes it impossible to mistake.
But the highlight of your tour is certain to be your stop in a local pub, where you will spend time in the company of world champion Irish dancers and musicians. Enjoy a pint as you are entertained with dancing, stories, songs and music played on harp, uilleann pipes, bodhrán, guitar, flute, fiddle, concertina, and whistles. You may even try your hand at sean-nós and céilí dancing as your entertainers sing and play melodies and street songs that would have been heard in the ship-yards, mills, and markets of old.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 115 €
Departing from the pier in Belfast, you will travel inland through the Northern Counties of Down and Antrim passing en route Ballymoney and Ballymena, to the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Giants’ Causeway.
For centuries, visitors have marvelled at its majesty and mystery. The unique rock formations have, for millions of years, stood as a natural rampart against the unbridled ferocity of the Atlantic storms and the rugged symmetry of the columns never fail to intrigue and inspire. To stroll the Giants Causeway is to voyage back in time. Your imagination will travel along stepping stones that lead to either the creative turbulence of a bygone volcanic age or into the myths and legends of the past.
Upon arrival, experience the Giant’s Causeway like never before and take the road less travelled and see for a stunning five-mile hike along the thrilling clifftop path. It is the perfect option for hikers and walkers. Follow your hiking guide and listen to fascinating stories of the Giant’s Causeway, to its history and geology. En route, enjoy few photostops at the most stunning viewpoints in Northern Ireland, such as Hamilton’s Seat.
The hike ends at the Giant's Causeway, where you can climb the legendary basalt columns before exploring the interactive exhibition within the Visitor Centre.
Then, get back to your coach for your transfer back to the pier.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 200 €
From the pier, embark your local coach for a short transfer to Belfast city centre.
Firstly, visit Titanic Belfast. Opened in April 2012, the new signature building telling the story of Titanic contains nine galleries containing a variety of interpretative materials and media including film and video, audio, archival materials and scale models; a high point will be a ride through the Titanic under construction. The adventure begins the moment you walk through the door and into the building's giant atrium surrounded by the four-high impact “hull” shaped sections which house the experience. As you wander up through Titanic Belfast, you will experience a thrilling ride through the reconstruction of the shipyards and the Titanic under construction. The stories of passengers, crew and the heroes of the day will be told in an exciting and modern way. At the conclusion, you can visit the wreck at her resting place on the floor of the North Atlantic.
After your immersion in the hull of the Titanic, take a short stroll to the Titanic Hotel where you will enjoy a typical snack while your guide tells the story of the making of Titanic. Titanic Hotel was the original drawing offices for Harland and Wolff, where the Titanic began its journey to life. The drawing offices were built in the late 1880s when the company was emerging as one of the world's leading shipbuilders. Here, decisions were made which changed the course of shipbuilding.
Then, re-board your coach for a panoramic tour of Belfast, city of industry and elegance with a rich and varied past. Its origins go back to an ancient fort controlling the ford across the River Lagan which flows through the city. The panoramic tour of the city will introduce you to the many varied features of Northern Ireland's largest city. Built with 19th century industrial money, many fine buildings from this era grace the city still and are reminders of its prosperous past. You will drive past the Grand Opera House and the Albert Memorial before passing Queen's University, the Botanic Gardens and Belfast City Hall - an impressive building with a 91 metres (300 feet) long façade of Portland stone, which dominates Donegall Square. A stop here will allow you photograph what is perhaps the most noteworthy of the statues in the grounds. It is the marble figure of “Thane” on a granite pedestal, sculpted by Sir Thomas Brock and commemorating the sinking in 1912 of the R.M.S Titanic, the ill-fated Belfast built liner.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 85 €
From the pier, board your local coach for a short transfer to the 20th century. Today, you will enjoy a journey back in time to rediscover Ulster as it was over a century ago.
Upon arrival at the Ulster Folk Museum, in the charming town of Holywood, meet your local guide who will give you an introduction before taking you on a guided tour of the Folk Museum. During your tour explore 'rolling hills of countryside' and a 'bustling town' filled with authentic period buildings. Visit various buildings throughout your tour where you will have the opportunity to see daily demonstrations of traditional crafts from basket weaving to printing and meet the inhabitants bringing it all to life. An immersive trip into the past awaits you.
Then, enjoy some free time to explore the park independently before saying goodbye to your new old friends and travelling the short journey to Belfast City.
Belfast is a city of industry and elegance and boasts a rich and varied past. Its origins go back to an ancient fort controlling the ford across the River Lagan, which flows through the city. A brief panoramic tour of the city will introduce you to the many varied features of Northern Ireland’s largest city. Built with 19th century industrial money, many fine buildings from this era grace the city still and are reminders of its prosperous past.
Finally, rejoin the port and your awaiting ship.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 80 €
Travel with peace of mind as PONANT organises your day time between your port of disembarkation and the airport.
Glasgow/Edinburgh airport
After disembarkation procedures are completed, you will be greeted at the port by our local English-speaking representative.
You will then depart the port by coach for a sightseeing tour of Glasgow, once the second city of the Empire.
Entering the city, you will proceed to the Cathedral, with its impressive Gothic architecture. Dating back to the 13th century, the present Cathedral sits on the site of the traditional burial of St Kentigern (or Mungo, as he is more popularly known). A photo stop will be made. Your guide will provide information from the outside (no inside visit permitted during masses).
You will continue your panoramic drive of the city as your guide points out the key areas of interest. You will pass by Tolbooth Steeple built in 1626 which was the crossing point for the main streets of Glasgow at that time. It was where the public hangings of the city used to occur. It is all that remains of the old Tolbooth buildings which was the site of the Glasgow Council Chambers until 1814. You will explore the heart of the city, George Square, with its imposing series of statues of Glasgow’s great and good, including those dedicated to Queen Victoria, the Scottish poet Robert Burns and the famous writer Sir Walter Scott. Overlooking George Square, you will see the City Chambers completed in 1888, it is one of the city’s most prestigious buildings. This edifice is a symbol of Glasgow’s historic wealth and has, for more than a century, been the headquarters of successive councils serving the city of Glasgow.
After lunch in a local hotel, transfer on coach from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport.
You will then be transferred to the airport in time for check-in for the PONANT selected flight.
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Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
In the event of schedule changes of PONANT’s selected flight, your programme will be adapted to ensure the most seamless and enriching experience. The content of your revised programme will be updated on the PONANT website, in My Ponant space and on the PONANT app. The final programme will also be sent to you along with your cruise documents.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 300 €
Explore the wild and majestic scenery of the Scottish Highlands’ enchanting landscape, as you venture into historic cities, discover quaint villages and gaze at tranquil lochs.
Day 1 – Glasgow/Inverness
After disembarkation procedures are completed, you will be greeted at the port by our local representative.
Start your journey to Stirling, the original Capital of Scotland.
From its spectacular setting, high on a volcanic rock above the River Forth, Stirling Castle has controlled one of the main routes between the Scottish Highlands and the lowlands for centuries, earning the title “key to the kingdom”. Earlier fortifications have given way to today's palatial and beautifully furnished 15th-century residence, the home of the Stuart kings and birthplace of James II. Explore the castle with your guide and learn about the long and bloody history of the castle that has been attacked or besieged at least 16 times.
After your visit enjoy some lunch in a local restaurant.
Continue onto Blair Castle, nestled in the landscape of Highland Perthshire. This Castle has been home to 19 generations of Stewarts and Murrays of Atholl. The current Duke still retains his own private army, the Atholl Highlanders, the only private army in Europe. Inside the castle, you can visit up to 30 rooms, which are fully preserved with their original furnishings and fittings, Jacobite relics and fine art. Explore Blair Castle’s extensive landscaped gardens which feature a nine-acre walled garden, a wooded grove, a kirk ruin, and deer park.
Take in the mountainous beauty of the Cairngorms National Park as you journey from Pitlochry to Inverness. This scenic drive is scattered with off grid distilleries and hills strewn with castles. The Cairngorms National Park is home to one-quarter of Scotland's native forest and a quarter of the rare and endangered species in the UK.
Stay overnight in Inverness and enjoy dinner at your hotel Ness Walk 5*.
Day 2 – Inverness/Portree
Start your day with a drive to Muir of Ord, home to the Glen Ord Distillery, the only remaining single malt scotch whisky distillery on the Black Isle. The Singleton team welcome you into a world of extraordinary taste and flavour. Enjoy a tour of one of the Highland’s hidden treasures, producing liquid gold all year round. Watch a short video of the distilleries history and taste a dram of their Whisky.
Continue to Drumnadrochit to enjoy lunch in a local restaurant.
After lunch, head to famous Loch Ness, home to the legend of the Loch Ness Monster. Visit the wonderful Urquhart Castle - a critical strategic stronghold in the highlands, positioned on the banks of Loch Ness, which would have been a main route through the Great Glen of the highlands. Its chequered history came to a dramatic demise in 1692 when the castle was blown up to stop it falling into Jacobite hands. What remains are picturesque and impressive ruins, surrounded on three sides by the cold deep waters of Loch Ness. During your visit learn about the rich history of the castle and its clansmen and take in the stunning views.
Journey to the picturesque village of Dornie, where Eilean Donan Castle majestically stands at the meeting point of three sea lochs. Eilean Donan is arguably one of the most recognisable castles in the world. Located strategically on a little island in the midst of some of Scotland’s most dramatic scenery, it is no wonder that the castle has featured in many films. The Castle is named for the 6th century Irish saint who set up the first community on the island. There has been a fortified castle on this site since the 13th century, although it has been destroyed and rebuilt several times in its long and turbulent history.
Head over to Scotland’s second largest island ‘The Isle of Skye’, also known as ‘Cloud Island’ in old Norse.
Stay overnight in Portree and enjoy dinner at your hotel Cuillin Hills 4*.
Day 3 – Isle of Skye
Begin your day at the enchanting Fairy Pools, known worldwide for their crystal-clear blue waters. This scenic hiking trail passes over small bridges and tranquil rivers, fed by a series of cascading waterfalls from the Cuillin Mountains. Listen to the legendary tales of these mystical pools and learn about the historic battle of clans that took place in 1601.
A short drive takes you to a local restaurant for lunch.
Continue your journey across the island, taking in the panoramic views of this wild and rugged scenery, heading towards Quiraing – an ancient landslip on the northernmost summit of the Trotternish, offering one of the best views of the island on a clear day. The whole of the Trotternish Ridge escarpment was formed by a great series of landslips; the Quiraing is the only part of the slip still moving. The name Quiraing comes from Old Norse Kví Rand, which means 'Round Fold'. It is said that the fold was used to conceal cattle from Viking raiders.
Follow the dramatic coastline along the east of the island to Kilt Rock – a sea cliff with basalt columns the resemble the pleats of a kilt. This spectacular geological feature sits next to the Mealt Falls, which dramatically fall 55 metres from the clifftop into the rock-laden shoreline below. If you listen closely, you can hear the whistle of the falls that sound like the eerie tunes of a bagpipe.
South of Kilt Rock under the summit of The Storr sits The Old Man of Storr. Famous for its magnificent scenery and views overlooking the Sound of Rassay. The hill presents a steep rocky eastern face contrasting with gentler grassy slopes to the west. Legend has it that the Old Man of Storr was a giant who resided on the Trotternish Ridge. When he was laid to rest upon his death, his thumb - the “Old Man” - remained partially above ground.
Conclude your day by returning to your hotel for dinner.
Day 4 – Portree/Edinburgh
Board your ferry for the short crossing over to Scotland’s second largest island ‘The Isle of Skye’, also known as ‘Cloud Island’ in old Norse.
Re-join your coach and continue to the village of Glenfinnan - best known for the stunning railway viaduct which featured in a Harry Potter movie, it is part of the legendary West Highland Line which operates between the towns of Fort William and Mallaig. You will pause here for a photo stop of the Glenfinnan Monument - erected in 1815 as a tribute to the Jacobite clansmen who fought and died in the cause of Prince Charles Edward Stuart.
Continue your drive through magnificent Highland scenery en route to Glencoe – once a scene of the infamous 1692 massacre and now a centre for serious mountaineering, providing some of the finest climbing and walking in Scotland. Stop here for a light lunch.
Relax on the scenic drive to the picturesque village of Luss, which sits on the western shore of Loch Lomond. Enjoy free time here to take a gentle walk along the banks of Loch Lomond, visit the National Park visitor centre, shop in local craft shops exhibiting the work of local artists, or visit the coffee shop that also sells its very own Loch Lomond tartan.
Our final stop of the day will be at your hotel in the historic capital city of Edinburgh.
Stay overnight in Edinburgh and enjoy dinner at your hotel Apex Waterloo Place 4*.
Day 5 – Edinburgh
After breakfast and check-out, time permitting before your flight, enjoy free time at the hotel or explore all this incredible city has to offer, at your leisure.
You will then be transferred to the airport in time for check-in for the PONANT selected flight or any other flight (provided that you have previously communicated your flight schedule to your travel agent).
Your hotels:
Located on the banks of the River Ness, the Ness Walk is an idyllic 5-star retreat hotel. Originally a 19th century house, the building still retains many of its period features. Each room has its own unique personality.
The Cuillin Hills hotel enjoys some of the finest and most spectacular views of any hotel in Scotland. Set within fifteen acres of mature private grounds overlooking Portree Bay, it has magnificent views over the Sound of Raasay to the Cuillin mountain range. The hotel is only a 10-minute walk from Portree town centre. The rooms blend comforting tradition with modern simplistic style and are layered with classic furniture to provide and preserve the elegant interior of the hotel.
Boasting an ideal location in the Edinburgh city centre, the Georgian hotel Apex Waterloo Place is close to Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street Gardens and Holyrood Palace. It has elegant and comfortable rooms. The restaurant Elliot serves seasonal Scottish produce. The hotel also features a heated indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a steam room and a spa.
Upgraded rooms are also available depending on availability and on a supplement basis. Contact your travel professional for further detail.
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Contact of your hotels:
Ness Walk Hotel
12 Ness Walk, Inverness
IV3 5SQ, UK
Telephone: 0044 1463 215215
Cuillin Hills Hotel
Portree, Isle of Skye
Scotland, UK, IV51 9QU
Telephone: 0044 1478 612003
Apex Waterloo Place
23-27 Waterloo Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3BG
United Kingdom
Telephone: 0044 131 523 1819
Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 3.800 €
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 785 €