22-NIGHT SCOTLAND & IRELAND Cruise on Azamara Quest from Edinburgh

Edinburgh

Edimburgh is unique along the cities in Scotland: the tourism, the proximity with England and the mulicultural population make it different. It combines wonderfull landviews and historical places with the entertainment of a large city.

Edinburgh

Edimburgh is unique along the cities in Scotland: the tourism, the proximity with England and the mulicultural population make it different. It combines wonderfull landviews and historical places with the entertainment of a large city.

Aberdeen (Scotland)

Scotland's third-largest city is famous for its gleaming granite skyline and rich maritime history. You can choose from excellent museums, spend the day in one of the few cities in Britain with a proper sandy beach, or pay a visit to one of Aberdeen's famous whiskey distilleries.

Invergordon (Scotland)

Invergordon is a town and port in Easter Ross, in Ross and Cromarty, Highland, Scotland.At present the port is visited by many large cruise liners each year, as the deep water port allows disembarkation for coach tours in the northern Highlands.Invergordon is now the mural town of the Highlands and hopes to emulate the success of her mentor in Chemainus, British Columbia. Currently the town is adorned with a series of 17 murals. The paintwork created by a selection of artists tells the stories of the local community and the area. This trail is a result of a community project which was initially designed to integrate local community groups . The trail, which was opened by the Princess Royal, now acts as a major tourist draw. Take a moment to view their pieces, Channel, Foundations and Bubblefield. As ever, these artists drew their source material from working with a broad cross-section of local people. Infrastructure. Popular shore excursions include visits to Loch Ness, nearby castles and distilleries.

Lerwick (Shetland Islands)

Lerwick is the capital of the principal island of Mainland, and is the most northern village of Britania. The atractions of the village include the old port, the city chamber, flower parks, in the outskirts the Pictish Broch in Clickimin, a prehistoric site that has a fortress of the Bronze Age.

Kirkwall (Orkney islands)

Kirkwall is the largest town and capital of the Orkney Islands archipelago, 10 miles off the north coast of Scotland. Founded around 1035, the City and Royal Burgh of Kirkwall is the capital and administrative centre of Orkney. The name comes from the Old Norse, which means church-bay and refers to a church older than the present day Cathedral. Some of the places you can visit are the Bishop's Palace & Earl's Palace, Highland Park Distillery, the Orkney Museum and St. Magnus Cathedral.

Ullapool

Ullapool is a traditional Highland fishing village founded by the British Fishery Society in 1788. It sits on a sheltered arm of land jutting into Loch Broom and has a natural deepwater harbour, one of the best in Scotland, which was carved out by the glaciers of the last ice age. The town has two main streets with signs in English and Gaelic, and a number of shops selling quality crafts and gifts. Visit the famous Inverewe Gardens, which is an oasis of exotic plants bursting with vibrant colour, and take in the amazing Highland scenery.

Oban (Scotland)

Oban is a location in Scotland. Even if it is small in size, it is the biggest between Helensburg and Fort William. Located in a beautiful settlement in the Lorn fjord. The bay has the shape of a horseshoe. In tourism season the city can reach the 25.000 inhabitants. Things to do: Boat trips, Marine Life Viewing, Inveraray Jail, The Scottish Sealife Sanctuary, Hill Hiking or Cycling.

Greenock (Glasgow)

Greenock is a scottish city located in the west of the country, on the mouth to the south of estuary of the river Clyde. Along with Gourock and the Port of Glasgow, they form an urban core of about 75.000 inhabitants. Greenock is located about 20 km from Glasgow, comunicated along the european Route E05 that ends in Algeciras, Spain. it is also connectes to the capital by train, and it is an important passenger and comercial port.

Douglas (Isle of Man)

Douglas (Doolish in Manx) is the capital of the Isle of Man (Ellan Vannin in Manx) its largest town, and the main tourist and commercial centre. Places of Interest: Tower of Refuge, Horse drawn trams, Manx Museum

Dublin

Dublin is the capital city of Ireland,the city is divided in two by the River Liffey.In the western part of the city is the Phoenix Park, a municipal park of 800 hectares also with the O'Connell Bridge. Dublin is a city for walking, and visit the churches and cathedrals like St. Patrick dating back to 1190.Most interesting is the Church of St Micham, from the seventeenth century.It is a vibrant city known for its nightlife and tourist attractions and is the third most visited capital city in Europe (after Paris and London) with over four million visitors a year.

Dublin

Dublin is the capital city of Ireland,the city is divided in two by the River Liffey.In the western part of the city is the Phoenix Park, a municipal park of 800 hectares also with the O'Connell Bridge. Dublin is a city for walking, and visit the churches and cathedrals like St. Patrick dating back to 1190.Most interesting is the Church of St Micham, from the seventeenth century.It is a vibrant city known for its nightlife and tourist attractions and is the third most visited capital city in Europe (after Paris and London) with over four million visitors a year.

Waterford (Ireland)

It is the most antique city of Ireland. Fortified city with viking origin. Between the principal attractives, outstands the Treasures Museum, the Clock Tower or the Holy Trinity Cathedral.

Cobh (Cork)

Cobh known from 1850 until 1920 as Queenstown, is a popular tourist seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland. Cobh is on the south side of Great Island in Cork Harbour and almost 100,000 cruise liner passengers and crew arrive in the town each year when their ships berth right in the centre of the town at Ireland's only dedicated Cruise Terminal. Tourist attractions are focused on the immense maritime and emigration legacy of the town. The Queenstown Story Heritage Centre, Titanic Experience, Titanic Trail walking tour, Cobh Museum, Cobh Road Train, Spike Island tours and St Colman's Cathedral provide plenty for visitors to see and do. The town has remained virtually unchanged since RMS Titanic departed from Cork Harbour in 1912, with the streetscape and piers still much the same. Facing the town are Spike Island and Haulbowline Island. On a high point in the town stands the magnificent St Colman's Cathedral, and its carillon of forty-nine bells.

Bantry (Ireland)

Bantry for Ring of Kerry. The Ring of Kerry is part of the mystical & unspoilt region of Ireland and due to its spectacular beauty it has attracted visitors for hundreds of years offering all sorts of activities outside in the nature such as golf, water-sports, cycling, walking,riding, fishing salmons & trouts in the rivers and also different kinds of fish at sea (pollack. bass, ray, cod, mullet, tuna…) The stunning scenery is ideal to take the most amazing pictures.

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Foynes (Ireland)

Foynes is a town in Ireland located in County Limerick in the province of Munster. It is located in the southwest of the country, a short distance south of the Shannon River estuary in the Atlantic Ocean, near the Galtee Mountains and north of the city of Cork. Some of the places of interest are the Foynes Seaplane Museum and Knockpatrick Gardens, among others.

Galway (Ireland)

Galway is a city in Ireland. It is in the West Region and the province of Connacht. Galway lies on the River Corrib between Lough Corrib and Galway Bay and is surrounded by County Galway.Galway was named as one of the eight sexiest cities in the world. 2008 poll ranked Galway as the 42nd best tourist destination in the world. It is considered to be the cultural capital of Western Island for its vibranta lifestyle and numerous festivals, horse races, pubs, music, restaurants, theatres and shops. Places of Interest: Galway Atlantaquaria.Aaran Islands. Salthill Promenade. Burren.The main squares in the city Eyre Square (containing John F. Kennedy Park) located in the centre of the city, and the Spanish Parade next to the Spanish Arch.

Killybegs (Ireland)

The charming working town of Killybegs, in Donegal, has a long tradition of fishing and is Ireland’s largest fishing port. You’ll get a good overview of the town's history at the Killybegs International Carpet Making & Fishing Centre. Set in the factory of Donegal Carpets, whose rugs adorn the White House and Buckingham Palace, you can sometimes see its hand-knotting loom (the world's longest of its kind) at work.

Belfast

Belfast Harbour (also the Port of Belfast) is a major maritime gateway in Northern Ireland, It is increasingly popular with cruise liners. Belfast is the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland and the second largest city on the island of Ireland after Dublin. Situated at the mouth of the River Lagan on Belfast Lough, Belfast is surrounded by low hills. After years of violence, its center has been polished up making it great to walk through the pedestrian streets, shop in its arcades and spend some time in its pubs or dine in its excellent restaurants. Belfast city centre is focused on Donegall Square and Belfast City Hall in its centre. The City Hall is the grand centerpiece of the city and the orientation point for your exploration of Belfast. Running north from the centre of Donegall Square is Donegall Place, a broad and bustling shopping street, which will lead you towards the Cathedral Quarter and the Arts School. Bedford Street, becomes Dublin Road, which, leads south to the University Quarter, area where you´ll find the Botanic Gardens, art galleries and museums. Belfast is home to a wide range of parks and open spaces, making it one of the greenest cities in Ireland. The Golden Mile is the area around Great Victoria Street beyond Bradbury Place and it is considered the city´s best address for restaurants and pubs. The famous I.R.A. and Protestant murals are just to the west of the city center and it´s perfectly safe to go there and take photos.

Belfast

Belfast Harbour (also the Port of Belfast) is a major maritime gateway in Northern Ireland, It is increasingly popular with cruise liners. Belfast is the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland and the second largest city on the island of Ireland after Dublin. Situated at the mouth of the River Lagan on Belfast Lough, Belfast is surrounded by low hills. After years of violence, its center has been polished up making it great to walk through the pedestrian streets, shop in its arcades and spend some time in its pubs or dine in its excellent restaurants. Belfast city centre is focused on Donegall Square and Belfast City Hall in its centre. The City Hall is the grand centerpiece of the city and the orientation point for your exploration of Belfast. Running north from the centre of Donegall Square is Donegall Place, a broad and bustling shopping street, which will lead you towards the Cathedral Quarter and the Arts School. Bedford Street, becomes Dublin Road, which, leads south to the University Quarter, area where you´ll find the Botanic Gardens, art galleries and museums. Belfast is home to a wide range of parks and open spaces, making it one of the greenest cities in Ireland. The Golden Mile is the area around Great Victoria Street beyond Bradbury Place and it is considered the city´s best address for restaurants and pubs. The famous I.R.A. and Protestant murals are just to the west of the city center and it´s perfectly safe to go there and take photos.

Portsmouth

Portsmouthis a dynamic and vibrant waterfront city and the birthplace of Charles Dickens. With a maritime heritage, this port offers great attractions, museums and galleries, unique shopping destinations, great places to eat and lots of things to do such as live music venues, contemporary art galleries, two cathedrals, a diverse literary heritage, nightlife, festivals and countless events throughout the year. Don't miss the Southsea Castle, one of King Henry VIII's most famous fortifications and the modern emblem of Portsmouth. London is only 75 miles away.