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Romantic Britain & Ireland - Classic Group , Preview 2022 (26 destinations)

18 days
Start and end in London
4.4
11 traveler reviews

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 40
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London to Stratford-upon-Avon

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner with drinks at a local pub)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shakespeare's birthplace with memorabilia and artefacts

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford
    • Browse the local indoor market in Oxford
    Landmarks
    Ashmolean Museum
    Shakespeare's Birthplace
  2. Day 2

    Lincoln to York

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with Wine)

    Included Activities

    • Visit York Minster
    • Walk along the Shambles

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Lincoln Castle
    Landmarks
    Lincoln Castle
    York Minster
    Shambles
    Clifford's Tower
  3. Day 3

    Lake District to Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Lake District National Park
    • Visit Wordsworth's grave in Grasmere churchyard
    Landmarks
    Lake District National Park
    Grasmere
    Gretna Green
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  4. Day 4

    Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walk inside Edinburgh Castle with Local Expert
    • View Scottish Crown Jewels
    • View Stone of Destiny
    • View Mons Meg

    Optional Activities

    • Attend The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (select departures only)
    Landmarks
    Royal Mile
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Edinburgh Castle
    Princes Street
  5. Day 5

    St Andrews to Inverness

    Meals
    Breakfast, Brunch (Afternoon Tea), Dinner (Dinner with Wine)

    Included Activities

    • Farm-to-table tea and scones at Blair Castle and Gardens

    Optional Activities

    • Explore St. Andrews University
    • Visit West Sands Beach where 'Chariots of Fire' was filmed
    Landmarks
    Old Course
    St. Andrews University
    West Sands Beach
    Culloden Moor
    Blair Castle and Gardens
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  6. Day 6

    Loch Ness to Isle of Skye

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with Wine)

    Included Activities

    • Private Loch Ness cruise
    Landmarks
    Loch Ness
    Eilean Donan Castle
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  7. Day 7

    Isle of Skye to Glasgow

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    World War II Commando Memorial
    Ben Nevis
    Fort William
    Glencoe
    Loch Lomond
    George Square
    St. Mungo's Cathedral
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  8. Day 8

    Glasgow to Belfast

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • City tour with Local Expert Hilda including City Hall, Queen's University, Parliament Building at Stormont, and murals
    Landmarks
    City Hall
    Queen's University
    Parliament Building at Stormont
  9. Day 9

    Belfast to Dublin

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • City tour with Local Expert including O'Connell Street, Dublin Castle, and St. Patrick's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Mountains of Mourne
    Boyne Valley
    O'Connell Street
    Dublin Castle
    St. Patrick's Cathedral
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  10. Day 10

    Dublin

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Guinness Storehouse before public opening
    • Private masterclass on pouring the perfect pint

    Optional Activities

    • Optional drive to the ruined monastic site of Glendalough
    Landmarks
    Guinness Storehouse
    Glendalough
  11. Day 11

    Dublin to Galway to Limerick

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Galway
    Burren
    Cliffs of Moher
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  12. Day 12

    Limerick to Killarney

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Sunday roast with all the trimmings)

    Included Activities

    • Visit St. Mary's Cathedral
    • Visit King John's Castle
    • Visit Treaty Stone
    Landmarks
    St. Mary's Cathedral
    King John's Castle
    Treaty Stone
    Adare
    Dingle Peninsula
  13. Day 13

    Killarney

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dine-Around Evening - choose from a selection of restaurants in Killarney)

    Included Activities

    • Morning excursion around the Ring of Kerry

    Optional Activities

    • Ride a jaunting car around the lake or through the National Park
    Landmarks
    Ring of Kerry
    MacGillicuddy Reeks
    Lakes of Killarney
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  14. Day 14

    Killarney to Waterford

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with Wine)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Blarney Castle
    • Guided visit of the House of Waterford Crystal with artisan demonstration

    Optional Activities

    • Kiss the Blarney Stone
    Landmarks
    Blarney Castle
    Reginald's Tower
    House of Waterford Crystal
  15. Day 15

    Waterford to Cardiff

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Rosslare
    Pembroke
    Pembrokeshire
    Cardiff Castle
    Principality Stadium
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  16. Day 16

    Cardiff to Torquay

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Roman Baths

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Glastonbury Abbey
    Landmarks
    Severn Bridge
    Roman Baths
    Bath
    Glastonbury Abbey
  17. Day 17

    Torquay

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner with a glass of wine)

    Optional Activities

    • Walk and foraging experience in Dartmoor (Insight Choice)
    • Scenic cruise of Plymouth harbour including Mayflower Steps, Barbican, Royal Citadel, and Plymouth Hoe (Insight Choice)
    Landmarks
    Dartmoor
    Plymouth Harbour
    Mayflower Steps
    Plymouth Hoe
    Royal Citadel
  18. Day 18

    Torquay to London

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Stonehenge
    Landmarks
    Salisbury Plain
    Stonehenge
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4.4
Overall rating based on 11 Reviews
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    4.6
  • Transport
    4.7
  • Guide
    4.6
  • Accommodation
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  • Food
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  • A
    June 30th, 2022
    Greg was an excellent Tour Director he went over & beyond to make our trip enjoyable & memorable I can’t recommend...
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  • J
    July 3rd, 2019
    Greg made the trip! Friendly, fun, helpful and took the time to connect to each one of us. We had a great time and...
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  • S
    June 28th, 2019
    The itinerary attracted me to this tour. The pace was a little fast at times, but we clocked up a lot of kilometres...
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  • K
    June 27th, 2019
    This was my first tour with Insight and travelling alone so I was understandably anxious prior to the tour starting....
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  • R
    June 25th, 2019
    Greg was wonderful to travel with. He was well versed in our destinations, knew the history and the back stories and...
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  • F
    June 25th, 2019
    This is the second tour I've taken with Insight and it was a very good time. Greg works very hard at making the...
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  • S
    June 25th, 2019
    Greg Colgin made the trip. He is very organized and always two steps ahead of what’s happening next. A good tour...
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  • K
    June 23rd, 2019
    Greg made the experience much more enjoyable with his knowledge and humor.
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    It certainly pleases us to learn that your time spent in Britain and Ireland exceeded all of your expectations. Furthermore, we are elated that we were able to help you create some unforgettable memories.
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  • B
    June 22nd, 2019
    Tour was fabulous. Gregg made it seem seamless with his knowledge of the country’s and easy going manner. We would...
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    Thank you for informing us about the excellent time you had on your Romantic Britain and Ireland tour with Insight Vacations. We are truly delighted to hear that Gregg’s knowledge of the region alongside the itinerary provided was to your liking. Furthermore, we are extremely pleased that we were able to help you create some unforgettable memories.
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  • A
    June 22nd, 2019
    Greg is very professional but still greets with a smile and loves to.have a laugh-he is informative and there to...
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    Thank you for informing us about the wonderful time you had in Britain and Ireland with Insight Vacations. We are delighted to hear that your Travel Director went above and beyond to make your time on the road a memorable one. Furthermore, we are without a doubt happy to have hosted you and we look forward to journeying with you again soon.
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    Asked on February 10th, 2023

    What months are the best for this route? Surely we do not want to travel in summer and winter. Autumn or Spring any different?

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      Frank

      TravelerWritten February 2023

      Do you have any tour representative or agency in Thailand that we can meet and discuss further?

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      Frank

      TravelerWritten February 2023

      Your announcing program consist of 20 and 18 days, any similar route that take only 2 weeks as another alternative?

    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten February 2023

      We typically don't offer these itineraries too late into the Fall because the weather turns quickly. We typicall go through September/ Early October at the latest.

    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten February 2023

      We don't have any representatives locally in Thailand and communication would be through this portal here.

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