10 - British Isles cruise, 10 nights, Fred. Olsen Cruises

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Curious to explore the beautiful sights on your doorstep? Set off from Southampton aboard the Balmoral for a 10 day cruise around the UK and Ireland. First stop is the bustling St Peter Port in Guernsey, where quirky museums lay side by side, next to cosy cafés and lovely antique shops. Then it's on to Holyhead in Wales, where you'll enjoy the local beaches and the views from the South Stack Lighthouse. In Dublin, pub-hop your way through Temple Bar, or stroll through the city's parks and gardens. You'll continue north to the port of Greenock near Glasgow, the latter an emerging European city with a vibrant bar scene. After the excitement of a bustling city, slow down the pace in Tobermory, a quaint village on the Isle of Mull. This is followed by Scrabster, a fishing village on the north coast of Scotland, and the final leg of the cruise down the east coast of Britain to Southampton via Harwich. Holidaymakers can also team this cruise with rambling excursions and golf tuition.

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