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Britain and Ireland Panorama (19 Days)

19 days
Start and end in London
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Britain and Ireland Panorama (19 Days) - Brendan Vacations

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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 48
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton London Kensington)
  2. Day 2

    London

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton London Kensington)

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour with Local Specialist to see Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
    • Visit to Royal Parks (at leisure)
    • Visit to museums (at leisure)

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping on Carnaby Street
    • Exploring natural history and royal heritage museums
    Landmarks
    Big Ben
    Houses of Parliament
  3. Day 3

    London to York

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Yorkshire dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Leonardo Hotel Leeds, Novotel Center)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace and Visitor Center
    • Visit Anne Hathaway's cottage
    • Guided orientation tour of York including York Minster, city walls and Shambles
    • Yorkshire dinner at hotel
    Landmarks
    Shakespeare's Birthplace
    Anne Hathaway's Cottage
    York Minster
    Shambles
  4. Day 4

    York to Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn)

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Northumberland National Park
    • Visit Jedburgh Abbey (12th-century ruins)
    • Edinburgh Tattoo (tickets included on departures coinciding with performance dates)
    Landmarks
    Jedburgh Abbey
  5. Day 5

    Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn)

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Edinburgh including New Town, Princes Street, Royal Mile, Palace of Holyroodhouse and Arthur's Seat views
    • Guided visit to Edinburgh Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Scottish night out with haggis and bagpipes
    Landmarks
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Arthur's Seat
    Edinburgh Castle
    Princes Street
    Royal Mile
  6. Day 6

    Edinburgh to Scottish Highlands

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Laggan Hotel Cairngorms)

    Included Activities

    • Visit St. Andrews university and golf heritage sites
    • Visit Pitlochry

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Experience at Blair Castle, ancestral home of the Dukes of Atholl
    Landmarks
    St. Andrews
    Pitlochry
    Blair Castle
  7. Day 7

    Scottish Highlands

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Laggan Hotel Cairngorms)

    Included Activities

    • View Eilean Donan Castle
    • Cross to Isle of Skye
    • Guided tour of Cuillin Mountains with Local Specialist
    • Scenic drive through Highland lochs and glens

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch on Isle of Skye (free time)
    Landmarks
    Eilean Donan Castle
    Isle of Skye
    Cuillin Mountains
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Scottish Highlands to Glasgow

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Crowne Plaza Glasgow)

    Included Activities

    • Stop at World War II Commando Memorial
    • View Ben Nevis
    • Guided orientation tour of Glasgow including Cathedral and George Square
    • Visit the Necropolis in Glasgow
    Landmarks
    Ben Nevis
    Glasgow Cathedral
    George Square
    Necropolis
  9. Day 9

    Glasgow to Liverpool

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Be My Guest lunch on Cumbrian working farm)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mercure Liverpool Atlantic Tower Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Meet Christine for Be My Guest farm lunch in Cumbria
    • Drive through Lake District
    • View Lake Windermere
    Landmarks
    Lake Windermere
  10. Day 10

    Liverpool to Dublin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chester and see Tudor Rows
    • Ferry transfer across Irish Sea
    Landmarks
    Chester
  11. Day 11

    Dublin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Guinness Storehouse with tasting of Guinness pint
    • Guided sightseeing tour with Local Specialist including Trinity College, St. Patrick's Cathedral and Georgian Squares

    Optional Activities

    • Trip to Glendalough
    • Irish Cabaret evening
    Landmarks
    Guinness Storehouse
    Trinity College
    St. Patrick's Cathedral
  12. Day 12

    Dublin to Limerick

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Inn at Dromoland, Greenhills Hotel Conference and Leisure Center (Limerick, Ireland))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Galway Cathedral
    • Visit Eyre Square including John F. Kennedy tribute
    Landmarks
    Galway Cathedral
    Eyre Square
  13. Day 13

    Limerick

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Vienna Woods Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive around Ring of Kerry
  14. Day 14

    Cork

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Maldron)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Blarney Castle and kiss the Blarney Stone
    • Walking tour of Cobh with Local Specialist
    • Visit House of Waterford Crystal and watch master crafters
    Landmarks
    Blarney Castle
    Cobh
    House of Waterford Crystal
  15. Day 15

    Waterford to Cardiff

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Clayton, Cardiff)

    Included Activities

    • Guided orientation tour of Cardiff with Travel Director
    • See Principality Stadium
    • View Millennium Center, National Assembly and Cardiff Castle
    Landmarks
    Principality Stadium
    Millennium Center
    National Assembly for Wales
    Cardiff Castle
  16. Day 16

    Cardiff to Plymouth

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Copthorne Hotel Plymouth, Mercure Rougemont)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Roman Baths in Bath
    • Guided tour of Bath's Georgian facades
    • Visit Glastonbury Abbey (7th-century)

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Bath
    Landmarks
    Roman Baths
    Glastonbury Abbey
  17. Day 17

    Plymouth

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Copthorne Hotel Plymouth, Mercure Rougemont)

    Included Activities

    • Guided orientation tour of Plymouth with Travel Director
    • View Mayflower Steps
    • See Royal Citadel
    • Visit Polperro fishing village
    • Scenic drive through Dartmoor
    • Farewell Dinner with Travel Director and companions
    Landmarks
    Mayflower Steps
    Royal Citadel
    Polperro
    Dartmoor
  18. Day 18

    Plymouth to London

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Park Plaza London Riverbank)

    Included Activities

    • Walk around Stonehenge
    • Travel to London

    Optional Activities

    • Free time in London this evening
    Landmarks
    Stonehenge
  19. Day 19

    London

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Reviews from other tours by Brendan Vacations

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    October 23rd, 2024
    We had a great experience in Scotland. Our tour director Ian was amazing and very knowledgable. The coach was...
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  • Paul
    July 9th, 2024
    Had a great experience in Ireland and Scotland! Trafalgar Tours/Brendan Vacations is a fantastic choice to see the...
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  • carol
    October 8th, 2023
    Once on the trip it was good. The communication prior to getting there left something to be desired. (We were bumped...
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    Asked on March 10th, 2023

    Is this a fully guided tour? What other expenses should I budget for each person? How big is the group on average? What is the daily schedule like? How should I pack for this trip?

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    • Brendan VacationsOperatorWritten March 2023

      Yes, our tours are fully guided. Other expenses would be meals on your own, gratuities for the travel director and driver, gratuities for local specialists, optional experiences and souvenirs. Group size: Max. 48 guests. You can check the itinerary on our website. Check FAQ's under 'Before I go' for packing recommendations.

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      TravelerWritten March 2023

      Could you elaborate on other expenses? What would be a reasonable budget for meals for each person? Is the gratuity a fixed amount or based on service quality? Which airport could I choose to fly in? What are the options? What will be the average group size in June and July? What will be the average temperature in the daytime and nighttime? Does it rain in June and July?

    • Brendan VacationsOperatorWritten March 2023

      Additional expenses vary based on personal preferences. Recommend web search for meal costs in Britain and Ireland. Gratuities through Brendan Vacations are $216 per person for Travel Director and Motorcoach driver. Airport options are London Heathrow (LHR) and London Gatwick (LGW). Max group size is 48 guests. Average temperature is approximately 58F to 71F during day, 48F to 54F at night. June and July can have around 1-3 inches of rain.

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      This price is for land package only, airfare would have to be booked on your own.

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