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Romantic Britain & Ireland (Classic, Summer, 18 Days)

18 days
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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 20 - 40
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London to Oxford to Stratford-upon-Avon

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at a local pub)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton, Stratford-upon-Avon, Stratford Manor.), Hotel (Swan's Nest, Stratford-upon-Avon)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon
    • See the spires and colleges of Oxford

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford
    • Browse the local indoor market in Oxford
    • Explore Stratford-upon-Avon town
    Landmarks
    Shakespeare's Birthplace
    Oxford University
    Ashmolean Museum
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  2. Day 2

    Lincoln to York

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton, York)

    Included Activities

    • Visit York Minster
    • See York city walls
    • Walk along the Shambles
    • Explore York orientation
    Landmarks
    York Minster
    Clifford's Tower
    The Shambles
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  3. Day 3

    Lake District to Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Virgin, Edinburgh)

    Included Activities

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

    Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Virgin, Edinburgh)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Palace of Holyroodhouse
    • Walk along the Royal Mile
    • Guided tour of Edinburgh Castle
    • See Scottish Crown Jewels
    • See the Stone of Destiny
    • See Mons Meg
    • Explore New Town

    Optional Activities

    • Attend The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
    Landmarks
    Edinburgh Castle
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Royal Mile
    Princes Street
    Scott Memorial
  5. Day 5

    St. Andrews to Inverness to Pitlochry

    Meals
    Breakfast, Afternoon Tea (Traditional afternoon tea at Atholl Palace - sandwiches, scones, Scottish shortbread and traditional Scottish tablet)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kingsmills, Inverness)

    Included Activities

    • Visit St. Andrews
    • View Old Course golf course
    • Afternoon tea at Atholl Palace and Gardens

    Optional Activities

    • Walk West Sands Beach where 'Chariots of Fire' was filmed
    • Visit St. Andrews University
    Landmarks
    St. Andrews
    Old Course
    West Sands Beach
    St. Andrews University
    Atholl Palace and Gardens
  6. Day 6

    Inverness to Isle of Skye

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Dunollie, Broadford)

    Included Activities

    • Loch Ness cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Isle of Skye tour
    Landmarks
    Loch Ness
    Aldourie Castle
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  7. Day 7

    Isle of Skye to Loch Lomond to Glasgow

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu, Glasgow)

    Included Activities

    • Visit World War II Commando Memorial
    • View Eilean Donan Castle
    • Drive through Glencoe
    • Glasgow orientation including George Square and St. Mungo's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    World War II Commando Memorial
    Ben Nevis
    Eilean Donan Castle
    Loch Duich
    Glencoe
    Loch Lomond
    George Square
    St. Mungo's Cathedral
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  8. Day 8

    Glasgow to Belfast

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Titanic, Belfast)

    Included Activities

    • Belfast city tour with Local Expert
    • View City Hall
    • See murals in different locations

    Optional Activities

    • Historic Pub Walk and Supper
    • Titanic Experience
    Landmarks
    Belfast City Hall
    Big Fish at Donegall Quay
    Titanic Quarter
    Samson and Goliath Cranes
  9. Day 9

    Belfast to Dublin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton, Dublin)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Guinness Storehouse
    • Learn about Guinness history and production
    Landmarks
    Mountains of Mourne
    Boyne Valley
    Guinness Storehouse
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  10. Day 10

    Dublin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton, Dublin)

    Included Activities

    • Dublin city sightseeing
    • See O'Connell Street
    • Visit Dublin Castle
    • Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Optional drive to Glendalough monastic site
    Landmarks
    O'Connell Street
    Dublin Castle
    St. Patrick's Cathedral
    Glendalough
  11. Day 11

    Dublin to Galway to Cliffs of Moher to Limerick

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The George, Limerick)

    Included Activities

    • Galway orientation
    • Visit Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre
    • Explore Galway
    • Limerick orientation
    Landmarks
    Galway
    Lynch Memorial Window
    Church of St. Nicholas
    Spanish Arch
    Eyre Square
    Cliffs of Moher
    Burren
    King John's Castle
    St. Mary's Cathedral
    Treaty Stone
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  12. Day 12

    Limerick to Tralee to Dingle to Killarney

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Sunday roast with all the trimmings)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Limerick orientation
    • Drive through Dingle Peninsula
    • Explore Tralee and Dingle
    Landmarks
    Dingle Peninsula
    Tralee
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  13. Day 13

    Killarney - Ring of Kerry

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dine-Around Evening with selection of fine local restaurants)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Ring of Kerry scenic excursion
    • Visit MacGillicuddy Reeks
    • See Lakes of Killarney
    • Visit family-run seaweed farm - MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience
    • Learn about sustainable farming practices

    Optional Activities

    • Jaunting car ride around the lake or National Park
    Landmarks
    Ring of Kerry
    MacGillicuddy Reeks
    Lakes of Killarney
    Killarney National Park
  14. Day 14

    Killarney to Blarney to Waterford

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Granville, Waterford)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Blarney Castle
    • Explore Waterford city
    • Visit Reginald's Tower
    • Visit House of Waterford Crystal
    • Meet Waterford Crystal artisan

    Optional Activities

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

    Waterford to Cardiff

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Clayton, Cardiff)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing Irish Sea
    • Cardiff orientation
    • See University of Wales
    • See Principality Stadium
    • See City Hall
    • See National Museum
    Landmarks
    Rosslare Harbour
    Pembroke
    Pembrokeshire
    Cardiff
    University of Wales
    Principality Stadium
    Cardiff City Hall
    National Museum Cardiff
  16. Day 16

    Cardiff to Bath to Glastonbury to Torquay

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Imperial Torquay (Sea view rooms).)

    Included Activities

    • Bath orientation
    • Visit Roman Baths
    • Explore Glastonbury
    • See Royal Crescent
    • See Pulteney Bridge
    • See Bath Abbey
    Landmarks
    Roman Baths
    Royal Crescent
    Pulteney Bridge
    Bath Abbey
    Glastonbury
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  17. Day 17

    Torquay - Dartmoor or Plymouth

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Fine selection of local dishes)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Imperial Torquay (Sea view rooms).)

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic exploration of Dartmoor National Park with Local Expert
    • Relaxing cruise of Plymouth Harbour
    Landmarks
    Dartmoor National Park
    Plymouth Harbour
    Mayflower Steps
    Barbican
    Royal Citadel
    Plymouth Hoe
  18. Day 18

    Torquay to Stonehenge to London

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Stonehenge
    • Walk around the megaliths
    Landmarks
    Salisbury Plain
    Stonehenge
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    June 28th, 2019
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    June 23rd, 2019
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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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