Day 4: June 7: Cornwall, England
Optional Shore Excursion: We will visit the surrounding area.

Day 5: June 8: Cork, Ireland
Optional Shore Excursion: Our shore excursion will include a stop at Blarney Castle. This is your chance to Kiss the Blarney Stone.

Day 6: June 9: Liverpool, England
Optional Shore Excursion: This morning, we are off to Northern Wales, Conwy’s castle, and a walled town. Built by Edward I as part of a ring of castles to cower the Welsh into Submission, Conwy stirs images of the legends of King Arthur, for Wales was the origin of the famous Camelot Stories. Though home to the Beatles, Liverpool is most famous for the scene of thousands of hope-filled and tear-stained goodbyes as immigrants poured through its docks to sail to America and a new life. The Albert Docks still carry the memory of the sounds and sights of tall-masted ships bulging with cargo and small knots of families settling on board for the long voyage down the Mersey River and across to America.

Day 7: June 10: Belfast – Ireland Coast
Optional Shore Excursion: Today will be a highlight day! We begin with a drive up one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. At the top of the spectacular coastal drive, we will stop at the Giants Causeway, one of Europe’s most remarkable geological wonders. Then return to the ship.

Day 8: June 11: Glasgow – Stirling Castle
Optional Shore Excursion: Stirling Castle was built in the 14^th and 15^th Centuries; several Kings and Queens were crowned here, including Mary, Queen of Scotts, in 1543. We will also drive a little through the lower highlands. If time permits, we may do a small tour in Glasgow before returning to the ship.

Day 9: June 12: Fun Day at Sea
Today is a relaxing day to explore this fantastic ship.

Day 10: June 13: Orkney Islands
We will have an optional shore excursion today of Kirkwall. This area has a great Viking history.

Day 11: June 14: Inverness – Scottish Highlands
Optional Shore Excursion: We plan to spend a fantastic day driving through the Scottish Highlands. We will stop at Eilean Donan Castle near the Isle of Sky and then back inland to Loch Ness to look for the Loch Ness Monster. We will also stop at Urquhart Castle, often called the Loch Ness Castle.

Day 12: June 15: Edinburgh
Optional Shore Excursion: We have an entire day to enjoy Edinburgh. We will have a morning tour of the city, including Edinburgh Castle. Sir Walter Scott created the mystique of the Scottish clans here, and there is a monument to this famous Scott. Edinburgh is also the city of Greyfriars Bobby and J.K. Rowling, who wrote Harry Potter from the upstairs window of a local pub. Before returning to the ship, you will enjoy Edinburgh Castle and have time to walk and explore the Royal Mile.

Day 13: June 16: Fun Day at Sea
Today is another relaxing day to explore this fantastic ship.

Day 14: June 17: Normandy Coast
Optional shore Excursion: This morning, we will tour the Normandy Landing Beaches, including Omaha Beach. We will also visit the American Cemetery before returning to the ship.

Day 15: June 18: Southampton –  Stratford Upon Avon
This morning, we will say goodbye to our beautiful floating Princess Hotel. It has been great not having to pack and unpack every day. We will drive to Stratford-Upon-Avon. Upon arrival, you will have time to explore on your own.

Day 16: June 19: Stratford-Upon-Avon – Stonehenge – London