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Day 3
Breakfast: Served at the hotel from 7am-9am, with Scottish and American options available. Morning: This morning, check out of our hotel and board our motorcoach to set off for a tour of Aberdeen, Scotland's “Silver City,” so named for the local granite used in many of its 19th-century buildings. The stone comes from the nearby Rubislaw Quarry, once Europe's largest granite quarry, abandoned in the 1970s. Then, we'll continue to the village of Footdee (pronounced locally as “fittie”). Tucked between the city’s harbor and the waterfront, this quaint village is made up of traditional cottages and quirky, colorful garden sheds. It was built in the 19th century to house Aberdeen's fishermen. Although the village is right off of the main road, it’s an easy spot to miss if you aren’t looking for it—making it a true hidden gem. As we walk around Footdee with our local guide, we’ll stop along the way to speak with the residents and ask questions about this unique spot in the city before making our way back to Aberdeen. We'll cap off our discoveries around 11:30am and make the 1-hour transfer to board our ship, the 98-passenger M/V Corinthian—our privately-owned small ship which will be your home for the duration of your British Isles cruise. The Corinthian is staffed by a friendly, English-speaking crew who will welcome you aboard and show you to your room. Each of the ship’s outside-facing cabins features a queen-sized bed convertible into twin beds, flat-screen TV, air-conditioning, and its own private bath. Lunch: Included onboard in the ship’s dining room beginning around 12:30pm. Afternoon: After lunch, you'll have a few hours to settle in, unpack, and acquaint yourself with the ship's amenities. Around 6:45pm, we'll join fellow travelers in the lounge for the first in a series of nightly Port Talks; tonight's will feature the Orkney Isles. These informative conversations, led by your Trip Experience Leader, will give you an overview of the following day’s itinerary and prepare you for the destination ahead. Dinner: Enjoy a Welcome Drink and Dinner in the ship's dining room around 7pm. Evening: Relax onboard as we sail to our next port of call, the Orkney Isles. |
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Explore Aberdeen
Meals
included: B L D