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Star Collector: Irish Stout to Bordeaux Wine: A Tour of Ireland and France
Aug 12, 2027 — Aug 30, 2027
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DUN LAOGHAIRE, DUBLIN → BORDEAUX
18 Nights on Star Explorer
Irish dancing, twinkling Parisian lights and sublime French wines enhance your tasteful cultural immersion throughout this sailing around Ireland and along the French coastline. Explore Ireland's Inishowen Peninsula, a natural encapsulation of Emerald Isle habitats, and wander sandy coastal reaches and cobbled village lanes prior to tea and local treats at a village beyond Londonderry. Take a stroll around St. Mary's quay to the formidable Star Castle, a 1593 fortification built to reinforce England. Spend two exceptional days in Paris visiting the Louvre Museum, Versailles and Notre-Dame during your extended port stay at Rouen. Venture inland from the coastal town of Lorient for Breton tea time with the Duchess of Rohan amid Josselin Castle's tasteful elegance. Unwind over exceptional glasses of blended red wines and fine French cuisine during an overnight Bordeaux port stay.
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In Bordeaux, explore the wines from the Left Bank and Right Bank. The two banks, separated by the Garonne River, produce distinctly different tasting wines.
Take advantage of your overnight in Rouen by taking the train into nearby Paris, where you can visit iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Louvre Museum and many more!
Take in the spectacular Cliffs of Moher as you cruise from Galway to Dingle.
Enjoy a scenic cruise up the Seine River passing mansions, historic towns and rolling hills.
In Londonderry, walk the Derry Walls for fantastic views of the city and the River Foyle. The walls were built in 1613 and are amongst the best-preserved city walls in Europe.
Visit Kilkenny, a well-known medieval town in Waterford, Ireland.
Galway, immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of Quay Street and the Latin Quarter, known for its bustling pubs, street performers and artisanal shops.
Pack light with complimentary daily laundry service.
Dublin is a city of delights and surprises. Stroll across the Ha'Penny Bridge to Trinity College for a glimpse of the Book of Kells. Step inside the 11th century Dublin Castle. Stop by the Guinness Storehouse or Old Jameson Distillery for a taste of Irish history. And embrace the beauty of Dublin Bay, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Probably best known as the birthplace of the Titanic, Belfast was a hub for not only shipbuilding but also tobacco processing, rope-making and Irish linen in the early 20th century. Today the old shipyards are giving way to luxury apartments in what is known as the Titanic Quarter, home to the Titanic Belfast Centre, a beautiful star-shaped building covering the Titanic's construction. Other must-sees include the Ulster Folk Museum and the Belfast Cathedral, as well as numerous award-winning restaurants and bars.
Located on the River Foyle, Londonderry is known for its intact 17th century Derry's Walls with 7 gates that surrounds St. Columb's Cathedral with artifacts dating from 1688. The landmark Peace Bridge spans the river and the Tower Museum has local history exhibits.
Friendly Killybegs is the largest fishing port in County Donegal located at the head of a scenic harbor with mountains as a backdrop. It is famous for its tapestries and carpets and sites to see here include Killybegs International Carpet Making, Cyndi Graham Handweaving, Glencolmcille Folk Village and expansive white-sand Fintragh Blue Flag Beach. Visit the nearby Slieve League Cliffs, which rise almost 2,000 feet from the Atlantic and are the highest cliffs in Europe.
Galway's popularity is its food scene that boasts the very best local ingredients and innovative techniques even with traditional favorites like fish and chips. It has one of the liveliest pub scenes including Galway craft beer. Check out the weekend market set in the shadow of St. Nicholas' Medieval Church. Galway is also gateway to the stunning Cliffs of Moher, rising over 700 feet from the sea with views of the Aran Islands. These are one of Ireland's most famous tourist attractions.
Located on Ireland's stunning west coast, Dingle enchants with its breathtaking landscapes, rolling hills, and quiet sea shores. The town's colorful buildings frame bustling streets brimming with traditional pubs and artisanal shops. Surrounded by the wild beauty of the Dingle Peninsula, visitors can explore ancient ruins, golden beaches, and dramatic cliffs.
Located on an island in the middle of the River Lee, Cork is a compact, friendly, laidback city with unique museums, like the Butter Museum, eclectic pubs and aroma-filled coffee houses all easily accessible by walking. The recognizable icon of Cork, St. Anne's Church and Shandon Steeple offers visitors the unique opportunity to ring the church bells.
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