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Southampton (England)
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Southampton is the largest port in Great Britain. It is from here that the Mayflower set sail for the New World, as commemorated by the Mayflower Memorial. The town's landmark is the 'Bargate', a city gate built by the Normans. Southampton is also known as the entertainment capital on the South coast. Cinemas, theatres, museums, bars and pubs, art galleries and all kinds of watersports attract thousands of visitors.
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Dover (England)
Arrival: 07:00
Departure: 23:59
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The port of Dover is just 28 km from France. 14 million passengers pass through here on the journey between the British Isles and the French mainland. But what Dover is most famous for is its beautiful white cliffs, upon which, hardly visible, stands the largest fort in England. Other sights include: Dover Castle and the lighthouse.
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At Sea
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South Queensferry / Edinburgh (Scotland)
Arrival: 07:00
Departure: 19:00
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Aberdeen (Scotland)
Arrival: 07:00
Departure: 19:00
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Aberdeen is a town built almost entirely from granite - even the roads. This Scottish town is one of the most important ports for the oil industry of the North Sea and has the largest off-shore oilfields in the world. Aberdeen's busy harbour also has a picturesque fish market.
Close by the main street, Union Street, you will find the "Castlegate", the late medieval Provost Skene's House and the Aberdeen Art Gallery, which has an important collection of pre-Raphaelite and modern Art. Other attractions inlude the City Chambers, Marischal College, St. Machar Cathedral, Seaton Park and the Brig o'Balgownie.
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Invergordon (Scotland)
Arrival: 07:00
Departure: 18:00
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The town at the Cromarty Firth got its name from Sir William Gordon of Embo, who built the harbour in 1828. Invergordon is famous for its many distilleries, where the Scottish national drink, whisky, is produced. Sights include: the Natal Gardens, Inverbreakie Raceway, the Storehouse of Foulis, Tain Through Time Museum, Nigg Old Church, the Glenmorangie Distillery, the Dalmore Distillery, The Official Loch Ness Visitors Centre, the Inverness area and the Landmark Forest Adventure Park.
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Stornoway (Scotland)
Arrival: 08:00
Departure: 18:00
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The island capital of Stornoway is on the east coast of the twin islands of Lewis and Harris at the most northerly-westerly tip of the British Isles. One of the most important attractions in the city is Lews Castle, dating from the 19th century, which today is home to a Gaelic-speaking university college. The extensive grounds of Lews Castle are the perfect place to take a stroll. In the spring, rhododendron and gorse bloom in brilliant colours. Martin's Memorial Church in the town centre and several other churches are other must-sees.
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Portree (Scotland)
Arrival: 07:00
Departure: 16:00
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Londonderry (Northern Ireland)
Arrival: 08:00
Departure: 17:00
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Greenock - Glasgow (Scotland)
Arrival: 07:00
Departure: 17:00
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The Scottish port of Greenock is just a kilometre from Glasgow with views of the Scottish Highlands. Greenock has excellent shopping facilities in the form of the Braehead Shopping Centre and the large Ikea store. Sights in Glasgow include: the Gallery of Modern Art, the Cathedral, the Police Museum, the Mitchell library, the Transport Museum, Tollcross Park, and the Scotland Street School Museum.
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Douglas (Isle of Man)
Arrival: 07:00
Departure: 17:00
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The capital of the Isle of Man is Douglas, home to around a third of the island's population. The highlight in this harbour town is the beautiful Victorian "Gaiety Theatre". The Isle of Man has been in English hands for 650 years, but is politically independent, with its own government, its own parliament and its own judicial system. The island also has its own language, based on the Celtic language of Manx. It seems almost as if time has stood still on this island, above all if you look at the untouched countryside. The streams run clear, the landscape is unspoiled and the beaches are clean. The Isle of Man is home to a huge variety of insects and birds. Looking at the Victorian housefronts of Douglas is like stepping back in time. Life on the island still centres around agriculture.
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Belfast (Northern Ireland)
Arrival: 06:20
Departure: 18:30
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Dún Laoghaire / Dublin (Ireland)
Arrival: 07:00
Departure: 17:00
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Cobh - Cork (Ireland)
Arrival: 07:00
Departure: 17:00
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Cobh is one of the islands in the harbour of Cork. Connected to the mainland by a causeway, it represents an important part of Irish history. It was from there that two and a half million of the six million Irish emigrants who were forced away during the potato famine of 1848 to 1850 left from. Only a few returned. But Cobh was also the port for the rich - this was the Titanic's last port of call before she set off across the Atlantic to her fate. Following a visit by the Queen in 1849, Cobh was re-named "Queenstown" but got its old name back in 1921. Sights include St. Coleman's cathedral, Queenstown/Cobh Museum, the Wildlife Park, the Botanic Gardens and the Golf Club.
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At Sea
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Le Verdon-sur-Mer (France)
Arrival: 06:00
Departure: 08:30
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Bordeaux (France)
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'"The world capital of wine" - no one would dispute that Bordeaux is worthy of this title. In addition, this town on the Atlantic coast has a unique architecture dating back to the 18th Century. Bordeaux has ten municipal museums that store the town's cultural heritage, such as the "Musée d'Aquitaine" (French for "Museum of Regional History") and the "Musée des Beaux Arts", a portrait gallery. The most important sights in this city of culture include the "Palais de la Bourse", the old town gate "Porte Cailhau", the "Pont de Pierre" with its 17 arches, the Cathedrale St. André, the Church of St. Michel and the Girondist monument at the "Place des Quinconces", one of the largest town squares in Europe.
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Bordeaux (France)
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'"The world capital of wine" - no one would dispute that Bordeaux is worthy of this title. In addition, this town on the Atlantic coast has a unique architecture dating back to the 18th Century. Bordeaux has ten municipal museums that store the town's cultural heritage, such as the "Musée d'Aquitaine" (French for "Museum of Regional History") and the "Musée des Beaux Arts", a portrait gallery. The most important sights in this city of culture include the "Palais de la Bourse", the old town gate "Porte Cailhau", the "Pont de Pierre" with its 17 arches, the Cathedrale St. André, the Church of St. Michel and the Girondist monument at the "Place des Quinconces", one of the largest town squares in Europe.
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Saint-Jean-de-Luz (France)
Arrival: 08:00
Departure: 17:00
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Gijón (Spain)
Arrival: 07:00
Departure: 17:00
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Gijón, with a population of 259,000 spans two expansive bays. Its sublime 4 km long beach "Playa de San Lorenzo" is one of the most beautiful on the north coast of Spain. Those who prefer small, secluded beaches can visit one of the many picturesque bays in the nearby area. The liveliest part of Gijón is the "Cimadevilla" quarter (Spanish meaning "Summit of the City"), the old town. With its winding streets, many bars, "Sidrerías", pubs and restaurants, it is a popular meeting place. The town's academic highpoint is the Technical University, established in 1955.
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La Coruña (Spain)
Arrival: 07:00
Departure: 17:00
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La Coruña, the port and capital city of Galicia, is located on the Atlantic, in the most north-westerly part of the country. This was the backdrop for the battle carried by King Felipe the Eleventh against the English in 1588. The city has been shaped by the atmosphere and the smell of the Atlantic and is characterised by its glazed balconies and rain-washed stones. The harbour at La Coruña determines the locals' lives, and they are vivacious and very hospitable.
Sights include: the fishing district "Pescaderia" with traditional bars and restaurants, the medieval old town with numerous churches and grand manors dating from the 18th century.
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Porto (Portugal)
Arrival: 08:00
Departure: 17:00
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Portugal's unofficial capital, Porto, is the name-giver for the entire country. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and is known primarily for its famous port wine. Those who enjoy the city atmosphere will love Porto, the second-largest city in the country. The harbour is where the renowned Portuguese fleet was built. Now, there are lots of cafés and bistros here. The houses in the city are packed close together on the steep slopes, often close behind and beside one another, forming really lovely terraces. Sights incude: Praça da Liberdade, Câmara Municipal and the Soares dos Reis National Museum.
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Lisbon (Portugal)
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The white city by the sea, built on seven hills and framed by the natural harbour of "Rio Tejo" was founded by the Phoenicians in around the 9th-7th century B.C.. Today it is the capital of Portugal and one of the oldest cities in Europe. Lisbon is rich in architectural monuments. The Portuguese capital also has a varied and interesting cultural scene with theatre performances, concerts and exhibitions. "Bairro Alto" (the upper city) is well known for its nightlife.
Sights include: Jerónimo's Monastery, Belém Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries, Comércio Square, São Jorge castle, and "Baixa Pombalina".
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