United Kingdom Trips with Village Visits

Sail through Ireland and Scotland on a 14-day cruise packed with history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes aboard Douglas Mawson. Enjoy guided excursions and independent exploration in vibrant cities and remote landscapes.

Experience an 11-day expedition from Norway's wilds to Scotland's isles aboard MS Spitsbergen. Discover Arctic Tromso, the rugged peaks of Lofoten, and the massive Svartisen glacier before crossing the North Sea. Explore the rich heritage of the Shetland and Orkney Islands, concluding your trip in Glasgow.

Embark on a 15-day cruise aboard Aqua Lares, starting in Longyearbyen and exploring Norway's scenic fjords and coastal towns, including Tromso and Alesund. Discover the Shetland Islands and iconic sites in Scotland like the Callanish Stones and the Isle of Iona before concluding in Glasgow.

Join a 14-day river cruise through Normandy on the Scenic Gem, exploring historical sites like the Somme Battlefield, Claude Monet's home, and the chateau of Napoleon. Conclude your journey in Paris, and an extension to London for royal sights and a West End show.

Sail along Ireland’s coastline from Cork to Dublin on an 8-day cruise aboard L'Austral and explore vibrant towns and scenic harbors. Visit Kinsale, Bantry, Dingle, Galway, Killybegs, and Portrush. Engage with local traditions, taste regional flavors, and explore iconic landmarks. . This cruise combines cultural discovery with coastal exploration.

Set sail on a 12-day cruise aboard the Douglas Mawson to explore Ireland's stunning coastlines and rich history. Discover ancient castles, local folklore, and engage with the vibrant culture while tracing the island's storied past.

Discover iconic castles, Viking sites, and dramatic cliffs on this 11-day Seabourn Venture cruise from Dublin to Reykjavik. Explore Ireland, the Isle of Man, Scotland’s islands, the Shetlands, and Iceland’s Westman Islands, encountering ancient ruins, seabird colonies, and vibrant local culture.

Set sail on a 12-day cruise aboard Heritage Discoverer from Lisbon to Portsmouth, tracing Portugal, Spain, France, and the Channel Islands. Explore Evora's Roman ruins, Santiago de Compostela's cathedral, Bordeaux's vineyards, and Basque and Breton harbor towns — built for travelers who want coastal scenery paired with real cultural depth.

Explore Norway and the Arctic on a 13-day expedition from Dover to Longyearbyen aboard SH Diana. Visit Mandal, Bergen, Nordfjordeid, Geiranger, Lofoten and Harstad, cruise Trollfjorden, observe seabirds on Bear Island, and explore Svalbard's polar landscapes before reaching Longyearbyen.

Embark on a 12-day cruise aboard World Navigator in Oslo and sail north to Iceland, visiting Kristiansand, Kirkwall, Seydisfjordur, Husavík, Akureyri, Grímsey, Siglufjordur, Isafjordur, Stykkisholmur, and Reykjavík. Walk historic streets, explore fjords, glaciers, and volcanic landscapes.

Explore France and England on a 10-day cruise from Bordeaux to Dover aboard World Navigator. Visit Bordeaux wine country, Concarneau, Saint-Malo, Normandy, the Jurassic Coast, the Isle of Wight, and historic Dover while experiencing regional culture, coastal heritage, and historic sites.

Join a 7-day private cruise on the Scottish Highlander through Scotland's stunning Caledonian Canal, exploring sites like Loch Ness, Cawdor Castle, and Eilean Donan Castle. Experience guided tours, whisky tastings, and scenic walks, concluding your journey in Banavie with transportation back to Inverness.