A Journey Of Gaelic Castles, Literary Treasures & Ancient Fortresses
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A Journey Of Gaelic Castles, Literary Treasures & Ancient Fortresses

8 nights · Round-trip Southampton · Explora IV

Departure
27 Jul 2028
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Cruises › Northern Europe › British Isles & Ireland

8 nights6 portsRound-trip SouthamptonExplora IV

The Journey

Day by Day

8 nights · 6 ports

Day 1Southampton, England
Day 2At Sea
Day 3Cork
Day 4Dún Laoghaire (Dublin), Ireland
Day 5Greencastle (County Donegal)
Day 6Killybegs, Ireland
Day 7Glasgow
Day 8At Sea
Day 9Southampton, England
Southampton, England
Day 1
Southampton, England

The great English departure port, a short run from Winchester and the New Forest.

Embark

At Sea
Day 2
At Sea

A full day at sea: the pools, the spa, a long lunch, and the horizon doing all the work.

At Sea

Cork
Day 3
Cork

Ireland’s rebel city on the river Lee, gateway to Blarney Castle and the wild west coast.

Ashore

Dún Laoghaire (Dublin), Ireland
Day 4
Dún Laoghaire (Dublin), Ireland

Ashore

Greencastle (County Donegal)
Day 5
Greencastle (County Donegal)
Killybegs, Ireland
Day 6
Killybegs, Ireland

Ashore

Glasgow
Day 7
Glasgow

Scotland’s style city: Mackintosh, Victorian grandeur and the best nightlife in Britain.

Ashore

At Sea
Day 8
At Sea

Nothing on the schedule but the sea. This is the part of the sailing people book it for.

At Sea

Southampton, England
Day 9
Southampton, England

The great English departure port, a short run from Winchester and the New Forest.

Disembark

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The Route

Where You Sail

Your Ship

Explora IV

The Aponte family’s luxury project: ocean-front suites, nine culinary experiences, and an unhurried European sensibility.

Explora IV
Explora IV
Explora Journeys · 8 Nights · Round-trip Southampton

The Aponte family’s luxury project: ocean-front suites, nine culinary experiences, and an unhurried European sensibility.

  • All ocean-front suites with terraces
  • Nine distinct culinary experiences
  • Four pools including an adults-only retreat
  • Generous included drinks and gratuities

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Sail A Journey Of Gaelic Castles, Literary Treasures & Ancient Fortresses.

From $5,915 per person, and our planning from first question to the flight home.

Fares are per person, cruise only. Airfare additional. Fares are capacity-controlled and may change or be withdrawn without notice. Elevida Luxury Journeys is an independent affiliate of Travel Planners International.