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

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From Oxford to London
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London to Oxford to Stratford-upon-Avon

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Oxford's spires and colleges
    • Explore Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon with memorabilia and artifacts

    Optional Activities

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

    Stratford-upon-Avon to Lincoln to York

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton, York)

    Included Activities

    • Visit York Minster
    • Explore the Shambles in York
    • Tour of York's city walls and medieval features
    Landmarks
    York Minster
    Shambles
    Clifford's Tower
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  3. Day 3

    York to Lake District to Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Virgin, Edinburgh)

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Lake District National Park
    • Visit Grasmere and see William 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
    • Guided tour of Edinburgh Castle with views of Scottish Crown Jewels, Stone of Destiny, and Mons Meg
    • Explore Edinburgh's New Town with Local Expert
    • Travel along Princes Street to see Scott Memorial and neoclassical Adam facades

    Optional Activities

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

    Edinburgh to St. Andrews to Pitlochry to Inverness

    Meals
    Breakfast, Afternoon Tea (Traditional afternoon tea at Atholl Palace, a Victorian Baronial retreat, with sandwiches, scones, Scottish shortbread and Scottish tablet)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kingsmills, Inverness)

    Included Activities

    • Visit St. Andrews, the birthplace of golf
    • Explore St. Andrews coastal town and university area
    • Walk to West Sands Beach where Chariots of Fire was filmed
    • Visit Pitlochry, famous for salmon run
    • Afternoon tea at Atholl Palace and Gardens
    Landmarks
    St. Andrews
    Old Course
    St. Andrews University
    West Sands Beach
    Pitlochry
    Atholl Palace and Gardens
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  6. Day 6

    Inverness to Isle of Skye

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Dunollie, Broadford)

    Included Activities

    • Loch Ness cruise with scenic views and historic monuments
    • Photo stop at Eilean Donan Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Isle of Skye Tour with local expert to see Trotternish Peninsula, Old Man of Storr, Cuillin Mountains, and Portree (GBP 15.00)
    Landmarks
    Loch Ness
    Eilean Donan Castle
    Isle of Skye
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  7. Day 7

    Isle of Skye to Fort William to Glencoe to Glasgow

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu, Glasgow)

    Included Activities

    • Visit World War II Commando Memorial near Fort William
    • View Ben Nevis
    • Explore Glencoe and its dramatic scenery
    • Scenic drive along Loch Lomond
    • Orientation of Glasgow's grand public buildings including George Square and St. Mungo's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Glasgow Dinner at a local restaurant (GBP 40.00)
    Landmarks
    World War II Commando Memorial
    Ben Nevis
    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

    • Panoramic city tour of Belfast with Local Expert Hilda
    • View Belfast City Hall
    • Explore Big Fish at Donegall Quay
    • See Titanic Quarter and Samson and Goliath cranes
    • View murals reflecting political sentiments in various locations

    Optional Activities

    • Historic Pub Walk and Supper (GBP 40.00)
    • Titanic Experience (GBP 18.00)
    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

    • Travel through Mountains of Mourne
    • Cross historic Boyne Valley
    • Visit Guinness Storehouse in Dublin with insight into production history and traditions

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner & Irish Cabaret (EUR 72.00)
    • Dublin Dinner (EUR 49.00)
    • Gaelic Roots traditional music and dance show (EUR 34.00)
    Landmarks
    Mountains of Mourne
    Boyne Valley
    Guinness Storehouse
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  10. Day 10

    Dublin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton, Dublin)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Dublin with Local Expert including O'Connell Street, Dublin Castle, and St. Patrick's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Irish Countryside & Glendalough excursion through County Wicklow to St. Kevin's 6th Century monastic site with return via Great Sugar Loaf Mountain (EUR 25.00)
    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

    • Orientation of Galway's historic heart with Travel Director, including Lynch Memorial Window, Church of St. Nicholas, Spanish Arch, and Eyre Square
    • Visit Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre with Travel Director insights on geology, history and species

    Optional Activities

    • Shannon Castle Banquet in a medieval castle setting (EUR 73.00)
    Landmarks
    Galway
    Lynch Memorial Window
    Church of St. Nicholas
    Spanish Arch
    Eyre Square
    Cliffs of Moher
    Burren
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  12. Day 12

    Limerick to Dingle to Killarney

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

    Included Activities

    • See St. Mary's Cathedral in Limerick
    • Visit King John's Castle in Limerick
    • See Treaty Stone in Limerick
    • Drive through Dingle Peninsula with cliff and ocean views
    • Gentle orientation of Killarney with Travel Director
    Landmarks
    St. Mary's Cathedral
    King John's Castle
    Treaty Stone
    Dingle Peninsula
    Tralee
    Killarney
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  13. Day 13

    Killarney - Ring of Kerry

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dine-Around Evening with authentic and intimate dining at hand-picked selection of fine local restaurants)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Morning excursion around Ring of Kerry (111-mile circular route)
    • Travel through MacGillicuddy Reeks mountain range
    • Visit three Lakes of Killarney
    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at family-run seaweed farm on Ring of Kerry with John, learning sustainable farming practices

    Optional Activities

    • Jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park or around the lake (EUR 22.00)
    Landmarks
    Ring of Kerry
    MacGillicuddy Reeks
    Lakes of Killarney
  14. Day 14

    Killarney to Blarney to Waterford

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Granville, Waterford)

    Included Activities

    • Visit ruined 15th century Blarney Castle
    • Kiss the Blarney Stone for eloquence
    • Visit walled city of Waterford
    • See 11th century Reginald's Tower
    • Explore Waterford city walls
    • Guided visit to House of Waterford Crystal meeting artisans using traditional cutting and blowing methods

    Optional Activities

    • Waterford Walking Tour with historian (EUR 24.00)
    Landmarks
    Blarney Castle
    Blarney Stone
    Waterford
    Reginald's Tower
    House of Waterford Crystal
  15. Day 15

    Waterford to Cardiff

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Clayton, Cardiff)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing from Rosslare to Pembroke across Irish Sea
    • Journey through rural Pembrokeshire scenery
    • Travel through southern Welsh valleys
    • Orientation of Cardiff including its capital and cultural features

    Optional Activities

    • Cardiff Castle Tour with private tour, battlements walk and 1,000-year-old Norman keep climb for city views (GBP 21.00)
    • Welsh Evening with traditional locally-sourced three-course meal and Welsh entertainment (GBP 55.00)
    Landmarks
    Rosslare Harbour
    Pembroke
    Pembrokeshire
    Cardiff
    Cardiff Castle
    Principality Stadium
    River Taff
  16. Day 16

    Cardiff to Bath to Glastonbury to Torquay

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

    Included Activities

    • Orientation of Bath through Georgian streets and crescents with Travel Director
    • Visit Roman Baths with personal exploration of Sacred Spring, original Great Bath, temple remains and museum displays

    Optional Activities

    • Pub Dinner at traditional country pub (GBP 37.00)
    Landmarks
    Bath
    Roman Baths
    Royal Crescent
    Pulteney Bridge
    Bath Abbey
    Glastonbury
    Torquay
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  17. Day 17

    Torquay - Dartmoor or Plymouth

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Fine selection of local dishes blending wine with great cuisine and good company)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Imperial Torquay (Sea view rooms).)

    Included Activities

    • Choice of Dartmoor National Park scenic exploration with Local Expert learning about stone circles and indigenous traditions OR Plymouth harbour cruise viewing Mayflower Steps, Barbican, Royal Citadel, and Plymouth Hoe
    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, the world's most famous prehistoric monument
    • Walk around the mysterious megaliths on Salisbury Plain
    Landmarks
    Salisbury Plain
    Stonehenge
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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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    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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