ITINERARY: 9 DAYS
DAYS 1 AND 2: U.S./INVERNESS, SCOTLAND/
KYLE OF LOCHALSH
Depart for Inverness, arriving the next morn-
ing. Drive to Kyle of Lochalsh, and board the
Lord of the Glens to the strains of a highland
piper. Settle into your cabin and gather for a
reception and dinner on board tonight. (D)DAY 3: ISLE OF SKYE/INVERIE
Visit the Isle of Skye and take a guided walk
in the Cuillin Hills (weather permitting), or
explore Eilean Donan Castle and the quaint
village of Plockton on the mainland. At the
Museum of the Isles, trace the legacy of the
1,300-year-old Clan Donald, who once ruled
the west coast of Scotland, and walk through
the woodlands of Armadale. Then sail to
Inverie, where you can have a drink at the
most remote pub in the British Isles. (B, L, D)DAY 4: ISLE OF EIGG/TOBERMORY,
ISLE OF MULL
Sail to tiny Eigg and see what life is like
for the roughly 90 people who live in this
island community. Look for marine animals
including Atlantic seals, minke whales,
dolphins, porpoises, and a variety of seabirds.
Alternatively we may visit the Isle of Rum,
renowned for spectacular Kinloch Castle. Sail
to the Isle of Mull in the Inner Hebrides to
explore Tobermory. (B, L, D)DAY 5: IONA/DUART CASTLE/OBAN
Sail along the coast of Mull and cross to Iona
by ferry to explore this picturesque island.
Visit the medieval abbey ruins and the rebuilt
abbey church. Stroll through St. Oran’s Chapel
and the royal graveyard where generations
of Scottish kings are buried, and enjoy a briefTRIP DETAILS
DATES: 2014: Jul. 28–Aug. 5, Aug. 4–12*,
Aug 11–19, Aug 18–26*
*These departures follow the itinerary shown but
in the reverse order.
EXPEDITION COST:
Category 1 $6,990
Located on the James Watt Deck
Category 2 $7,990
Located on the A. G. Bell and David Roberts
Decks
See the Lord of the Glens photo and deck
plan on page 65. Prices are per person,
double occupancy. For a single cabin, add
$ 1,750 in Category 1 and $2,000 in Category- Airfare is not included in the expedition
cost. Round-trip economy airfare between
New York and Inverness is $1,200 (subject
to change).
OPTIONAL EXTENSION
EDINBURGH (2 DAYS) 2014:
Add a two-day exploration of enchanting
Edinburgh to your voyage. Discover
Edinburgh Castle, examine Scotland’s crown
jewels and the legendary Stone of Destiny,
stroll the Royal Mile to St. Giles Cathedral,
and experience the pageantry of the Military
Tattoo.walking tour of Iona. Visit photogenic Duart
Castle, an imposing fortress with a dungeon.
Sail across to the town of Oban, set on a
picturesque bay on the Firth of Lorn. (B, L, D)DAY 6: OBAN/LOCH LINNHE/GLENFINNAN/
BANAVIE
Explore the lively town of Oban on foot,
visiting a whisky distillery and McCaig’s Tower,
a monument on a hill overlooking the town
and bay that was inspired by the Roman
Colosseum. Sail Loch Linnhe and ascend
Neptune’s Staircase, a set of eight intercon-
nected locks. Drive to Glenfi nnan, a village
nestled within the mountains, and enjoy an
afternoon walk. Continue to Banavie and this
evening welcome local musicians on board for
a lively performance. (B, L, D)DAY 7: LAGGAN LOCKS/FORT AUGUSTUS
Sail into Loch Lochy and descend an
impressive fl ight of locks that runs through
the heart of Fort Augustus. Glide down the
tree-lined canal known as Laggan Avenue, or
hike or bike along the towpath. Moor at Fort
Augustus and set out on a kayak excursion or
a hike. (B, L, D)DAY 8: LOCH NESS/CLAVA CAIRNS/
INVERNESS/CULLODEN
Enter Loch Ness, where we’ll learn about the
legendary monster said to inhabit the loch's
depths. Sail to Inverness and visit Culloden,
the infamous battlefi eld where Bonnie Prince
Charlie’s Jacobite forces were defeated in- See the prehistoric standing stones and
passage tombs of Clava Cairns. (B, L, D)
DAY 9: INVERNESS/U.S.
Disembark in Inverness and transfer to the
airport for your return fl ight home. (B)RESERVE ONLINE AT NATIONALGEOGRAPHICEXPEDITIONS.COM 35
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The colorful harbor at TobermoryEdinburgh’s spectacular Military TattooLord of the Glens glides by the ruins of
Urquhart Castle on the shores of Loch Ness.