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We are pleased to offer an in-depth exploration of Ireland. Our clockwise Circumnavigation of Ireland follows in the tradition of the enlightened and intrepid seagoing monks of the 7th and 8th centuries—Ireland’s golden age of scholarship and adventure, when the rest of Europe had descended into the Dark Ages. Unlike the monks, we travel in great comfort aboard the 110-passenger Clipper Odyssey, a ship ideal for maneuvering the narrow waterways of the region.

Our unique voyage brings Ireland’s long and fascinating history to life as we explore mysterious Dún Aengus; the Neolithic burial site of Newgrange; the cliffside monasteries and defense lookout towers of the Celtic monks; the Viking legacy of Waterford; and the 17th and 18th- century English fortresses, elegant mansions, and elaborate gardens gracing Dublin, Wicklow, Cork, and Killarney.

No less spectacular is the dramatic landscape of the Emerald Isle. Rolling green glens are studded with shimmering lakes, and stone fences lace the lush, windswept expanses. Dramatic cliffs reach vertically from the sea, sometimes capped with a monastery or blanketed by enormous colonies of nesting seabirds. By Zodiac we view the birds up-close—from comical Puffins to delicate Kittiwakes—on such islands as the Saltees, Skellig Rocks, and Blasket. The basaltic geology of Northern Ireland’s Giant’s Causeway, a World Heritage Site, is spectacular to behold with its 40,000 hexagonal pillars of basaltic rock seeming to form a staircase along the coast. At Slea Head we stand on the cliffs that mark the westernmost point of the European continent.

Our drives take us to small villages of great charm and character—with narrow medieval streets, stately universities, picturesque pubs, and cultural offerings from museums and art galleries to folkloric centers and the haunts of literary giants such as Jonathan Swift and James Joyce. We watch the creation of world-famous Waterford crystal and enjoy the shops filled with hand-crafted Aran sweaters, rich tweeds, and fine linens.

Our superb team of lecturers offers insight and enlightenment both afloat and on shore. For those who wish for an in-depth experience of this lovely country—to explore its castles and ruins, stroll its breathtaking gardens and picturesque villages, witness its dramatic terrain and profuse bird life, and meet the warm-spirited Irish people—this is a wonderful chance to discover Ireland in a personal way.

Call Audubon Nature Odysseys at 800-967-7425 to reserve your cabin or to find out more about this remarkable expedition.

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Sandy Pinto Director of Licensing & Travel

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Please note the special single rates for solo travelers.

InCluded: Accommodations in our hotels and on board Clipper Odyssey as outlined in the itinerary; all onboard meals; all group meals on land; group transfers; services of the expedition staff, including lectures, briefings, slide/film shows; all group activities and excursions; landing and port fees; all gratuities.

not InCluded: All air transportation; excess baggage charges; airport arrival and departure taxes; transfers for independent arrivals and departures; passport and/or visa fees; travel insurance; items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar charges, alcoholic beverages, e-mail/Internet/fax/telephone charges.

AIr fAre: A tentative flight schedule is available upon request. Zegrahm Expeditions will contact you approximately 180 days prior to the departure of this program to finalize your flight plans. As of October 2010, the approximate economy air fare as listed in the itinerary is $975 for New York/ Dublin/New York. Additional fares from other cities will be quoted as needed.

All rates are per person, quoted in U.S. dollars, and must be paid in U.S. dollars. Rates and itineraries are subject to change.

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Depart USA Depart on your independent flight to Dublin.

Monday, August 15

Dublin, Ireland Upon arrival, transfer independently to our hotel. The afternoon is at leisure. This evening we gather for a welcome dinner and briefing. Overnight at our hotel. (D)

Tuesday, August 16

Dublin This morning we have a choice of two half-day excursions. A Dublin tour highlights the attractions of this vibrant metropolis, whose brilliant literary legacy contrasts with historic pubs, intriguing 18th-century Georgian architecture, and today’s energetic tempo. We visit Trinity College, founded by Queen Elizabeth I in 1591—among its illustrious graduates are Bertrand Russell, Samuel Beckett, and Lord Byron. The college’s valued treasures include the 8th-century illuminated manuscript, the Book of Kells, and nearby, alumnus Jonathan Swift is buried in the 12th-century St. Patrick’s Cathedral. We also visit the Old Parliament House, and elegant squares set in the vicinity of the Grand Canal.

Or, drive to the seaside town of Malahide to explore the historic 12th-century Malahide

Castle and its 250 f lower-studded acres. The castle rooms are filled with period-piece furniture and an extensive collection of prized portraits. On our way back we stop at Howth, a fishing port with sweeping views of Dublin Bay, for an Irish coffee at the renowned Abbey Tavern.

Both excursions return to our hotel for lunch and an afternoon at leisure. Dinner is on your own this evening—a perfect chance to sample one of Dublin’s many delightful restaurants and enjoy its lively nighttime scene. Overnight at our hotel. (B, L)

Wednesday, August 17

Dublin / Embark the Clipper Odyssey Today we explore the countryside on a full-day excursion, traveling either northwards to visit historic archaeological and monastic monu-ments, or southwards to garden landscapes steeped in history.

Heading north, we explore County Meath and the Boyne Valley, once ruled by both pagans and early Christians. Highlights from ancient Ireland include a visit to Newgrange (limited space), where stunning megalithic cemeteries date back 5,000 years. We continue to the ancient ruins of 5th-century Monasterboice Monastery—with its celebrated High Crosses— and Old Mellifont Abbey, a 12th-century Cistercian monastery.

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In the late afternoon we board the Clipper Odyssey. (B, L, D)

Thursday, August 18

Saltee Islands / Dunmore East / Waterford This morning we anchor off the privately-owned Saltee Islands for Zodiac excursions to view some of the nearly three million seabirds (47 species) that make their home here. On Great Saltee we hope to see Puffins, Choughs, and Peregrine Falcons with Risso’s Dolphins off shore. Our highlight will be a visit to a colony of thousands of breeding Gannets with large chicks about to fledge.

After lunch on board our ship glides into the fishing village of Dunmore East and we dis-embark for a choice of afternoon explorations.

Choose a drive to cosmopolitan Waterford to watch the creation of exquisite crystal ware—from blowing to cutting and engraving—at the Waterford Crystal Factory, with a chance to talk with master artisans. We also visit the

local museum for enlightenment on the his-tory and archaeology of this captivating area.

Or, continue your exploration of classical gardens as we visit the esteemed 700-acre estate of Mount Congreve, with its celebrated collection of rhododendrons and azaleas. Alternatively, expand your bird-viewing horizons to include a fascinating trip to the rich birding habitats around Dunmore East, where a large Kittiwake colony resides. Top off your afternoon with a pint of Guinness® at the colorful Jack Meade’s Pub. (B, L, D)

Friday, August 19 Cork / Kinsale In the morning enjoy your choice of tours. A visit to the Blarney Stone takes us on a Cork city drive past the Cathedral of Saint Finbarr, then through the countryside to Blarney. At legendary Blarney Castle, you may wish to kiss the famed Blarney Stone—reportedly guaranteeing eloquence of speech forever.

Or, explore University College Cork, with its splendid Gothic revival-style buildings and the Honan Chapel, which showcases every aspect of the Irish intellectual, arts, and crafts movements of the early 20th-century Celtic revival period. At the Crawford Gallery we discover why Cork was named the European Capital of Culture in 2005. And, displaying a fine selection of foodstuffs is Cork’s historic

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After lunch aboard, join us for a countryside journey to Kinsale, a picturesque seaside village with a yachting heritage. The dramatic 17th-century Charles Fort presides over the harbor entrance; the Lusitania was torpedoed by a German submarine in WWI within sight of the ramparts. After enjoying the superb views, enjoy a stroll among Kinsale’s many galleries and shops before returning to the ship. (B, L, D)

Saturday, August 20 Sneem / Killarney / caherciveen (ring of Kerry) This full-day excursion encompasses some of the world’s finest scenery as we drive east from Sneem to the market town of Kenmare. The circular route then climbs through Moll’s Gap, revealing an idyllic lake and then mountain panoramas. We visit Muckross House in Killarney National Park, a restored 19th-century Elizabethan-style manor house and gardens, where artisans ply their tradi-tional trades and craftwork in the Kerry Folklife Centre. After lunch in nearby Killarney town, we have time to explore before we continue along the northern route, through Killorglin with its grand land- and seascapes. We pass along the shores of Dingle Bay en route to re-embark the ship in Caherciveen.

Sunday, August 21 Skellig rocks / Great blasket Island At dawn we approach the remote and precipitous Skellig Rocks, one of Europe’s most impressive seabird colonies. Little Skellig is home to the second largest Gannetry in the world—thousands upon thousands greet our arrival. From the ship’s deck we can also see nearby Skellig Michael, the craggy site of an important 9th-century early Christian monastic settlement. Seals and seabirds also populate the Blasket Islands, an archipelago off the Dingle Peninsula where we board Zodiacs for an expedition stop. (B, L, D)

Monday, August 22

Dingle peninsula Today we explore the Dingle Peninsula— Ireland’s most westerly outpost. From Slea Head the views are dramatic over the seacoast and off-lying islands. We continue to Dunquin’s Blasket Centre, offering insights into the isolated island communities. We also visit the unusual Gallarus Oratory, a very early 9th-century church built in dry-stone, without mortar, to resemble an upturned boat. Enjoy a stroll and explore craft shops in the small fishing town of Dingle before re-boarding the Clipper Odyssey. (B, L, D)

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Our morning tour brings us to 5th-century Dún Aengus Fort, a prehistoric stone fort dramatically situated at the edge of 300-foot cliffs. Stop to enjoy a pint in the pub, before reboarding the ship. (B, L, D)

Wednesday, August 24 Donegal Charming Donegal Town is our destination today and we embark on either a full- or half-day tour of it’s many sights. Both visit Donegal Castle and the remains of a Franciscan monastery that date to the 15th century. After lunch at Donegal Pub the full-day tour continues to Belleek Pottery to see potters at work and view the delicate, slightly iridescent final product. (B, L, D)

Thursday, August 25 portrush, northern Ireland / Giant’s Causeway We spend the morning along the North Antrim Coast, witnessing the dramatic landscape of Northern Ireland. Our ship docks at Portrush, from where we travel overland to the World Heritage Site of Giant’s Causeway. This three-mile section

of coastline is a geological masterpiece—some 40,000 closely-packed hexagonal columns of varying heights line the coast and descend like a staircase into the sea. These were formed by the shrinking of basaltic lava that fractured into vertical columns as it cooled. Those who wish may take a hike through the formations from the interpretive center.

In the afternoon we tour the Old Bushmills Distillery. Founded in 1608, whiskey is still produced, matured, and bottled on-site. Learn about the long, colorful history of the company—and Irish whiskey—observe the process of distillation, and enjoy a sample of the intoxicating result. (B, L, D)

Friday, August 26 port St. mary, Isle of man This morning we call at the picturesque Isle of Man. Situated halfway between Northern Ireland and England in the Irish Sea, the island is rich in Celtic and Viking history. In Castletown we visit the beautifully preserved Castle Rushen, and the Nautical Museum with its collection of ship models and maritime artifacts. After lunch at a local restaurant, tour Peel Castle or enjoy free time. (B, L, D)

Saturday, August 27

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For most activities, a moderate level of exertion is required. You will need to climb into and out of Zodiacs for excursions ashore; staff and crew members will be on hand to assist. We have designed shore excursions to accommodate both those who enjoy moderate strolls and those who prefer more active hikes. You must be able to walk, unaided, on sometimes uneven beaches and terrain, cobblestoned streets, stairs without handrails, and stand during excursion. In August temperatures are usually quite comfortable and will vary depending upon our altitude on land or our ship’s position at sea. Expect temperatures ranging from 55˚F – 70˚F as we make our way around Ireland’s coast. Flexibility is a must, as itineraries are subject to change, and landings may be tidal or weather dependent. We will mail you a complete list of recommended clothing, essentials to bring, and a suggested reading list approximately five months prior to departure. Participants will most enjoy the remarkable opportunities this expedition offers if they travel with a spirit of adventure.

The Clipper Odyssey is a 110-passenger luxury vessel, ideally suited for expedition cruising. She carries a f leet of Zodiacs, which allows us to land anywhere nature or curiosity dictates. All cabins have an ocean view, safe, minibar, individually controlled heat/air conditioner, in-room music system, and sitting area with sofa. Passengers can track the progress of their voyage on the Global Positioning System broadcast in each cabin. Beds can be configured for twin or queen-size sleeping arrangements. All cabins have an en suite bathroom with shower. The Clipper Odyssey maintains a gourmet kitchen, providing American and international specialties. Facilities on board the Clipper Odyssey include a dining room, lounge, small library and gym, outdoor pool, massage room, Internet café with wireless access, and gift shop. An elevator services all passenger cabin decks. The Clipper Odyssey has an infirmary staffed by a registered physician and a sophisticated telecommunications system permitting Internet access and telephone and fax communication from many locations around the world. Ship registry: Bahamas.

WHAT TO EXPECT

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Audubon Nature Odysseys (NAS) has contracted Zegrahm Expeditions, Inc. (ZE), to organize this tour.

1. Reservations: 25% of the expedition fare, along with a completed and signed Reservation Form, will reserve a place for NAS participants on this program. The balance of the expedition fare is due 120 days prior to departure. Air fare is due at time of air ticket issuance. All prices are quoted in US dollars and must be paid in US dollars. Credit cards are accepted for deposit only.

2. Cancellation and Refund Policy: Notification of cancella-tion must be received in writing by NAS. At the time we receive your written cancellation, the following penalties will apply:

• 120 days or more prior to departure: $500 per person• 60 through 119 days prior to departure: 50% of expedition fare• 1 through 59 days prior to departure: 100% of expedition fare

Some air fare may be nonrefundable. We urge you to check airline cancellation penalties before purchasing airline tickets, since international departure times and flights can change. Tours can also be cancelled due to low enrollments. Neither NAS nor ZE accepts liability for cancellation penalties related to domestic or international airline tickets purchased in conjunction with the tour. Once an expedition has departed, there will be no refunds from ZE/NAS for any unused portions of the trip. The above policy also applies to all extensions and independent travel arrangements made in conjunction with this program.

3. Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance: We strongly advise that all travelers purchase trip cancellation and interruption insurance as coverage against a covered unforeseen emergency that may force you to cancel or leave an expedition while it is in progress. A brochure describing coverage will be sent to you upon receipt of your reservation.

4. Share Policy: Accommodations on all ZE/NAS programs are based on double occupancy. If you are traveling alone and wish to share accommodations, a roommate will be assigned to you whenever possible. When pairing roommates, we will always pair participants of the same sex. All shared accommo-dations are nonsmoking. If it is not possible to pair you with a roommate, you may be asked to pay a single supplement for the land portion of the program.

5. Medical Information: Participation in a ZE/NAS program requires that you be in generally good health. It is essential that persons with any medical problems and related dietary restrictions make them known to us well before departure. We can counsel you on whether the expedition you have selected is appropriate for you.

The tour leader has the right to disqualify any participant at any time during the tour if he or she feels the participant is physically incapable and/or if a participant’s continued participation will jeopardize either the individual involved or the group. There will be no refund given under these circumstances.

6. Luggage Restrictions: Luggage size and weight limita-tions for both checked and carry-on luggage, imposed by the airlines or as an operational requirement due to type of aircraft, will apply for flights to/from/within this program. Specifications will be provided with pre-departure materials.

7. Currency Fluctuation and Fuel Cost Increases: In order to keep rates as low as possible, we do not build into the trip fare an allowance to cover possible increases from currency fluctuations or fuel costs. Therefore, as currencies do fluctuate around the world and as fuel-cost increases may occur, it may be necessary for us to initiate a minor rate surcharge at any time before departure if there are exceptional cost increases beyond our control.

8. Itinerary Changes & Trip Delay: Itineraries are based on information available at the time of printing and are subject to change. ZE/NAS reserves the right to change a program’s dates, staff, itineraries, or accommodations as conditions

warrant. If a trip must be delayed, or the itinerary changed, due to bad weather, road conditions, transportation delays, airline schedules, government intervention, sickness or other contingency for which ZE/NAS or its agents cannot make provision, the cost of delays or changes is not included.

9. Itinerary Cancellation: Itineraries are based on informa-tion available at the time of printing and are subject to change. ZE/NAS reserves the right to cancel an itinerary before departure for any reason whatsoever, including too few participants or logistical problems such as strikes, wars, acts of God, or any other circumstances which may make opera-tion of the trip inadvisable. All trip payments received will be promptly refunded, and this refund will be the limit of ZE/ NAS’s liability. ZE/NAS is not responsible for any expenses incurred by trip members in preparing for the trip, including nonrefundable or penalty-carrying airline tickets, special clothing, visa or passport fees, or other trip-related expenses.

10. Participation: ZE/NAS reserves the right to decline to accept any individual as a trip member for any reason whatsoever.

11. Limitations of Liability: This section defines ZE/NAS’s responsibility with respect to all of our trips, including exten-sions and independent arrangements. Please read it carefully.

ZE/NAS, its Owners, Agents, and Employees give notice that they act only as the agent for any transportation carrier, hotel, ground operator, or other suppliers of services con-nected with this expedition (“other providers”), and the other providers are solely responsible and liable for providing their respective services. The passenger tickets in use by the carriers shall constitute the sole contract between the carriers and the passenger; the carriers are not responsible for any act, omission, or event during the time tour participants are not aboard their conveyance. ZE/NAS shall not be held liable for (A) any damage to, or loss of, property or injury to, or death of, persons occasioned directly or indirectly by an act or omission of any other provider, including but not limited to any defect in any aircraft, watercraft, or vehicle operated or provided by such other provider, and (B) any loss or damage due to delay, cancellation, or disruption in any manner caused by the laws, regulations, acts or failures to act, demands, orders, or interpositions of any government or any subdivision or agent thereof, or by acts of God, strikes, fire, flood, war, rebellion, terrorism, insurrection, sickness, quarantine, epidemics, theft, or any other cause(s) beyond their control. The participant waives any claim against ZE/NAS for any such loss, damage, injury, or death. By register-ing for the expedition, the participant certifies that he/she does not have any mental, physical, or other condition or disability that would create a hazard for him/herself or other participants. ZE/NAS shall not be liable for any air carrier’s cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a nonrefundable ticket to or from the departure city of the expedition. Baggage and personal effects are at all times the sole responsibility of the traveler. Reasonable changes in the itinerary may be made where deemed advisable for the comfort and well-being of the passengers.

As described in item 7 above, all prices are subject to change.

As described in item 9 above, in the event that an expedi-tion must be cancelled, ZE/NAS is not responsible for any personal expenses incurred by trip members in preparing for the program.

Certain ship owners require use of preprinted ticket forms that limit the ship owner’s and operator’s liability. When such tickets are used, you are generally bound by the terms of these tickets with respect to your legal relationship to the owner and operators of the ship, their agent ZE/NAS, and the ship’s crew.

On advancement of deposit to ZE/NAS, the depositor acknowledges that he/she has read and understands the above recited terms and conditions, and agrees to be bound by them.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Our team of expert leaders and lecturers serves to bring a comprehensive educational component to your adventure through lectures, guided excursions, and daily recaps. Experts from additional fields of study will join the team below.

John yersin (Expedition Leader) – John’s love of travel and life on the sea evolved during his 33 years as an industrial microbiologist in Britain, Europe, the Middle East, and Far East. After graduating from Exeter University in England, John conducted marine, freshwater, and terrestrial surveys; the tools of his trade—diving, hovercraft piloting, and powerboat driving—became foundations for his present work in the travel industry as a lecturer, Zodiac driver, and expedition leader. Since 1998 he has been working on small cruise ships in the wild and pristine parts of the world, from the Arctic to the Antarctic.

Jack Grove – A marine biologist, professional naturalist, and cofounder of Zegrahm Expeditions, Jack is a leading authority on the fishes and marine environments of the eastern tropical Pacific. In 1997 Stanford University Press published his comprehensive volume, The Fishes of the Galápagos Islands, and he received his Ph.D. from Pacific Western University. An avid conservationist, professional photographer, and Fellow of The Explorers Club, Jack has led numerous expeditions to the remote corners of the world.

Jonathan rossouw – Jonathan is a medical doctor by profession; however, his lifelong interest in wildlife has resulted in extensive travels throughout the world. He is the author of the acclaimed Where to Watch Birds in Uganda and birding site guides to Southern Africa and Madagascar. He is equally enthusiastic about mammals and coral reef fishes as he is with his specialties, birds and reptiles. Jonathan is a director of Zegrahm & Eco Expeditions; he leads travelers on expeditions to all seven continents and scouts new destinations for Eco-Expeditions.

colleen batey – Dr. Colleen Batey’s childhood passion for archaeology led her to Durham University where she received her doctorate. Her research interests focus on the settlement and burial of Scandinavian settlers and she has excavated extensively on Viking and Late Norse sites in Northern Scotland, Orkney, and Shetland Islands, and more recently in Iceland. Since 2002 Colleen has been a lecturer in archaeology at the University of Glasgow and until 2008 was the finds research manager for the Archaeological Institute of Iceland in Reykjavík. Colleen worked as British coordinator with the Smithsonian Institute of Washington to prepare the Vikings: North Atlantic Saga exhibition which toured the US in 2002 – 2003.

Ann Wilson – Ann was born and raised in Ireland and worked for 15 years as a biomedical scientist, before switching course completely and pursued a degree in ceramic design. In 2002 she earned a master’s degree in art and design history. A lecturer on visual culture and design history at the Cork College of Art and Design/Cork Institute of Technology, her main areas of expertise include the history of European art, design and architecture, visual cultural studies, and 19th- and 20th-century Irish history. She is currently pursuing a doctorate on the relation-ship between 19th-century religious imagery and the construction of Irish identity.

Jim Wilson – Jim hails from the city of Cobh, County Cork, Ireland and is a highly respected ornithologist and ecologist with more than 35 years of birding experience in Ireland, Europe, Africa, and the Antarctic. He is a full-time freelance wildlife filmmaker, broadcaster, and the author of three books—two on Irish birds and one on Irish whales and dolphins. Jim is involved in wildlife conservation in Ireland and was national chairman of Birdwatch Ireland, Ireland’s equivalent of the Audubon Society and is a director of the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group.

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InCluded: Accommodations in our hotels and on board Clipper Odyssey as outlined in the itinerary; all onboard meals; all group meals on land; group transfers; services of the expedition staff, including lectures, briefings, slide/film shows; all group activities and excursions; landing and port fees; all gratuities.

not InCluded: All air transportation; excess baggage charges; airport arrival and departure taxes; transfers for independent arrivals and departures; passport and/or visa fees; travel insurance; items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar charges, alcoholic beverages, e-mail/Internet/fax/telephone charges.

AIr fAre: A tentative flight schedule is available upon request. Zegrahm Expeditions will contact you approximately 180 days prior to the departure of this program to finalize your flight plans. As of October 2010, the approximate economy air fare as listed in the itinerary is $975 for New York/ Dublin/New York. Additional fares from other cities will be quoted as needed.

All rates are per person, quoted in U.S. dollars, and must be paid in U.S. dollars. Rates and itineraries are subject to change.

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Aug 23 ClIffs of moher / InIshmore, ArAn IslAnds

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Aug 25 portrush, northern IrelAnd / gIAnt’s CAuseWAY

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We are pleased to offer an in-depth exploration of Ireland. Our clockwise Circumnavigation of Ireland follows in the tradition of the enlightened and intrepid seagoing monks of the 7th and 8th centuries—Ireland’s golden age of scholarship and adventure, when the rest of Europe had descended into the Dark Ages. Unlike the monks, we travel in great comfort aboard the 110-passenger Clipper Odyssey, a ship ideal for maneuvering the narrow waterways of the region.

Our unique voyage brings Ireland’s long and fascinating history to life as we explore mysterious Dún Aengus; the Neolithic burial site of Newgrange; the cliffside monasteries and defense lookout towers of the Celtic monks; the Viking legacy of Waterford; and the 17th and 18th- century English fortresses, elegant mansions, and elaborate gardens gracing Dublin, Wicklow, Cork, and Killarney.

No less spectacular is the dramatic landscape of the Emerald Isle. Rolling green glens are studded with shimmering lakes, and stone fences lace the lush, windswept expanses. Dramatic cliffs reach vertically from the sea, sometimes capped with a monastery or blanketed by enormous colonies of nesting seabirds. By Zodiac we view the birds up-close—from comical Puffins to delicate Kittiwakes—on such islands as the Saltees, Skellig Rocks, and Blasket. The basaltic geology of Northern Ireland’s Giant’s Causeway, a World Heritage Site, is spectacular to behold with its 40,000 hexagonal pillars of basaltic rock seeming to form a staircase along the coast. At Slea Head we stand on the cliffs that mark the westernmost point of the European continent.

Our drives take us to small villages of great charm and character—with narrow medieval streets, stately universities, picturesque pubs, and cultural offerings from museums and art galleries to folkloric centers and the haunts of literary giants such as Jonathan Swift and James Joyce. We watch the creation of world-famous Waterford crystal and enjoy the shops filled with hand-crafted Aran sweaters, rich tweeds, and fine linens.

Our superb team of lecturers offers insight and enlightenment both afloat and on shore. For those who wish for an in-depth experience of this lovely country—to explore its castles and ruins, stroll its breathtaking gardens and picturesque villages, witness its dramatic terrain and profuse bird life, and meet the warm-spirited Irish people—this is a wonderful chance to discover Ireland in a personal way.

Call Audubon Nature Odysseys at 800-967-7425 to reserve your cabin or to find out more about this remarkable expedition.

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Sandy Pinto Director of Licensing & Travel

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