Escape to the timeless beauty of the Outer Hebrides on this luxury cruise on board Hebridean Princess and learn about the history and culture of these remote islands.
Walk among the breathtaking scenery of Eigg and take a step back in time on Lewis with visits to the ancient Callanish Standing Stones and the Gerannan Black House Village which reveals the heritage of crofting life on the island. Learn more about the culture and history of the Outer Hebrides at Lews Castle Museum then discover the scenic beauty of Harris and enjoy a demonstration of traditional tweed weaving.
Cruise past the rugged mountains and beautiful coast of The Uists to land on one of the uninhabited Bishop's Isles for walks ashore. Enjoy delightful views of Barra from Kisimul Castle then cross the Sea of the Hebrides to St Columba's tranquil abbey on Iona and the traffic-free island of Ulva which is home to Sheila's Cottage Museum.
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Kingdom of the Isles Itinerary
Day 1 - Oban (Scotland)
Embark Hebridean Princess in Oban.
Day 2 - Eigg
Take in the breathtaking scenery of Eigg which has been settled since prehistoric times and is dominated by the lofty An Sgurr then sail along the coast of Skye.
Day 3 - Stornoway
Visit the ancient Callanish Standing Stones and learn about traditional crofting life at the Gerannan Black House Village before learning more about the history and culture of the Outer Hebrides at Lews Castle Museum.
Day 4 - Tarbert
Tour the island of Harris, past tranquil beaches to the scenic island of Scalpay, and watch a demonstration of traditional tweed weaving.
Day 5 - Bishop's Isles
Cruise past the mountains and beautiful coastline of The Uists and Barra to enjoy a landing on a white sandy beach on one of the uninhabited Bishop's Isles for walks ashore.
Day 6 - Barra
Enjoy a trip to the 15th-century Kisimul Castle, known as the Castle in the Sea, which boasts enchanting views of Barra then cross the Sea of the Hebrides.
Day 7 - Iona - Ulva
Iona was the birthplace of Christianity in Scotland. The exiled missionary St Columba founded his community in 563 and the restored abbey is still a revered place of pilgrimage today. Arrive on the Isle of Ulva this afternoon and enjoy a visit to Sheila's Cottage Museum to learn more about the island's crofting heritage.
Day 8 - Oban
Disembark Hebridean Princess in Oban.
For navigational reasons the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary.