British Isles & Early Church History Cruise

If you did not sign up with Bountiful Travel for the 2-night London pre-cruise tour, meet up with us onboard the ship.

Explore this section of Cornwall on your own. Falmouth is rich with history. You can take a walking tour or visit Pendennis Castle and its impressive gun collection. There are self-guided tours telling you all about the maritime history of this seafaring town.

This tour begins with a scenic drive through the Irish countryside on our way to Kinsale Village. We stop along the way for photos at Charlesfort. Then we enjoy some time strolling through the picturesque streets of Kinsale. We head to Cork City where we will enjoy the sights from our coach. We continue to the village of Blarney. We visit the famous Blarney Castle. Those who wish can kiss the famous Blarney Stone or just take in the scenery from atop the ramparts. We will have time to walk around the grounds or shop at the Blarney Woolen Mills. Our tour ends with another opportunity to enjoy the Irish countryside as we return to the port of Cobh. Tour Price: $TBD per person

We begin with a drive into the city of Dublin where we enjoy a guided tour of the city. We stop at Trinity College and have the opportunity to see the Book of Kells. The Book of Kells is an illuminated manuscript of the four Gospels. We then have time on our own in Dublin center. Following our free time, we see more of the city before returning to the port. Full tour description to be posted when available. Tour Price: $TBD

Today we focus on early church history in Great Britain. We come away with a greater understanding of how the church developed in this area as we learn about the Liverpool and Preston areas. Our LDS guide is very knowledgeable and he shares many things with us at every stop. We walk along the the famous Royal Albert Dock where many saints boarded ships for America. We drive to St. Leonard's Church in Downham and learn of some miracles that took place here. We make a short photo stop at the Preston Temple and see the footbridge over the River Ribble (where the first baptisms in England were performed). We enjoy Avenham Park and see the plaques dedicated to early saints. Then we return to our cruise ship. Tour Price: $TBD, lunch included

Today we board our bus for a tour of the city of Belfast. We see sites such as Stormont, City Hall, Queens University, The Falls, Shankill Road with the peace wall and the renowned Belfast Murals. Our guide shares the turbulent and amazing history of Belfast before releasing us for some free time for shopping or eating. Next we head to the Titanic Centre. This incredible museum brings the story of the Titanic to life. In the self-guided Titanic Experience we uncover the sights, sounds, smells and stories of the ship as well as the people and the city that made her. We learn about those who sailed on the Titanic on that fateful day. At the conclusion of this experience, we return to our own ship. Tour Price: $TBD per person

We depart from Greenock and head into the countryside. Our coach takes us to Stirling castle. Stirling Castle is one of the largest castles in Scotland. We learn more about is as we tour the castle. We drive to the "Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond." Perhaps you sing aloud as we explore the area. We visit the quaint village of Aberfoyle and see the famous Dukes Highway and hear about the rich history of this area. We stop for some photos at the large Kelpies statues. Kelpies are mythical Scottish water horses. All too soon, it is time to return to our ship and journey to our next destination. Full tour description to be posted when available. Tour Price: $TBD per person

Seminars at sea.

Today we have a chance to catch a glimpse of the famous Loch Ness Monster! We begin our tour with a scenic drive from the dock inland to Loch Ness. We see the Urquhart Castle ruins from our boat as we sail on the Loch Ness. Our minds are filled with the rich history of the Scottish Highlands. We enjoy time on our own in the city of Inverness before visiting the Culloden Battlefield, the site of the last Jacobite battle in the 1745-1746 rebellion. We then head back to our ship. Tour Price: $TBD per person

Edinburgh, the "Athens of the North," is filled with rich history and interesting architecture. We start with a stop Calton Hill as we gain an overview of the city. We see Greyfriars and its Kirkyard. We explore the imposing Edinburgh Castle with its Crown Jewels, Stone of Scone, prisons, war memorial, State Rooms and King James Bible beginnings. We spend time on the Royal Mile. We will view St. Giles Cathedral from the outside. We walk in Dean Village where watermills once stood. As we stroll along the Water of Leith, you may spot mill stones and plaques commemorating this area. After a lovely day in Edinburgh, we return to our ship. Tour Price: $TBD per person

Seminars at sea.

Normandy is a 2-hour drive from the port. Pay tribute to the troops who fought for and secured freedom. Today we visit the sobering sites of Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery. Pointe du Hoc is a view point overlooking the English Channel. Here the Germans had machine gun posts and bunkers. We stop at Omaha Beach and relive the events that took place during the D-Day Invasion. Our journey of remembrance includes a visit to the Normandy American Cemetery and memorial. This cemetery honors the American troops who lost their lives in Europe during World War II. Tour Price: $TBD

If you did not sign up with Bountiful Travel for a transfer to the London Heathrow Airport, make your own way to the airport for your flight home.