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

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    London to Stratford-upon-Avon

    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
  3. Day 2

    Lincoln to York

    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
  4. Day 3

    Lake District to Edinburgh

    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
  5. Day 4

    Edinburgh

    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
  6. Day 5

    St Andrews to Inverness

    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
  7. Day 6

    Loch Ness to Isle of Skye

    Loch Ness to Isle of Skye
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with Wine)

    Included Activities

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

    Isle of Skye to Glasgow

    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
  9. Day 8

    Glasgow to Belfast

    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
  10. Day 9

    Belfast to Dublin

    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
  11. Day 10

    Dublin

    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
  12. Day 11

    Dublin to Galway to Limerick

    Dublin to Galway to Limerick
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Galway
    Burren
    Cliffs of Moher
  13. Day 12

    Limerick to Killarney

    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
  14. Day 13

    Killarney

    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
  15. Day 14

    Killarney to Waterford

    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
  16. Day 15

    Waterford to Cardiff

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

    Cardiff to Torquay

    Cardiff to Torquay
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Roman Baths

    Optional Activities

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

    Torquay

    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
  19. Day 18

    Torquay to London

    Torquay to London
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Stonehenge
    Landmarks
    Salisbury Plain
    Stonehenge

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    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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    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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  • KarenWesselmann3.0•June 2019
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    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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  • BillRead5.0•June 2019
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    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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    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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