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Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London

    London
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Thistle Marble Arch, London), Hotel (The Clermont Victoria, London)

    Optional Activities

    • Walk along the Serpentine in Hyde Park
    • Window shop in Knightsbridge boutiques
    • Stroll along the Thames to Tower Bridge
    • Visit Tower of London
    Landmarks
    Tower Bridge
    Tower of London
    Hyde Park
    Knightsbridge
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  2. Day 2

    London to Stratford-upon-Avon

    London to Stratford-upon-Avon
    Meals
    Dinner (British cuisine at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Swan's Nest, Stratford-upon-Avon)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon
    • Dinner at a local pub in Stratford-upon-Avon

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford
    • Browse the indoor market in Oxford
    • Explore Stratford-upon-Avon at leisure
    Landmarks
    Ashmolean Museum
    Shakespeare's Birthplace
    Oxford
  3. Day 3

    Oxford to York

    Oxford to York
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton, York)

    Included Activities

    • Visit York Minster
    • Explore the Shambles in York

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Lincoln during the journey
    Landmarks
    York Minster
    The Shambles
    Clifford's Tower
  4. Day 4

    York to Edinburgh

    York to Edinburgh
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Virgin, Edinburgh)

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Lake District National Park
    • Visit Wordsworth's grave in Grasmere

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Grasmere village
    Landmarks
    Lake District National Park
    Grasmere
    Gretna Green
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  5. Day 5

    Edinburgh

    Edinburgh
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Virgin, Edinburgh)

    Included Activities

    • Walk along the Royal Mile to Palace of Holyroodhouse
    • Guided walk through Edinburgh Castle with Local Expert
    • View the Scottish Crown Jewels
    • See the Stone of Destiny
    • See Mons Meg

    Optional Activities

    • Shop on Princes Street
    • Attend The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (select departures)
    Landmarks
    Royal Mile
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Edinburgh Castle
    New Town
    Princes Street
  6. Day 6

    Edinburgh to Pitlochry

    Edinburgh to Pitlochry
    Meals
    Afternoon Tea (Traditional afternoon tea at Atholl Palace and Gardens with sandwiches, scones, Scottish shortbread and Scottish tablet)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kingsmills, Inverness)

    Included Activities

    • Visit St. Andrews
    • Afternoon tea at Atholl Palace and Gardens

    Optional Activities

    • Visit St. Andrews University
    • Walk to West Sands Beach
    Landmarks
    St. Andrews
    St. Andrews University
    West Sands Beach
    Old Course
    Atholl Palace
  7. Day 7

    Pitlochry to Isle of Skye

    Pitlochry to Isle of Skye
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Dunollie, Broadford)

    Included Activities

    • Loch Ness cruise
    Landmarks
    Loch Ness
    Isle of Skye
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  8. Day 8

    Isle of Skye to Glasgow

    Isle of Skye to Glasgow
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu, Glasgow)

    Included Activities

    • Visit World War II Commando Memorial near Fort William
    • Photo stop at Eilean Donan Castle
    • Drive through Glencoe
    • Scenic drive along Loch Lomond
    • Orientation of Glasgow including George Square and St. Mungo's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    World War II Commando Memorial
    Ben Nevis
    Eilean Donan Castle
    Loch Duich
    Fort William
    Glencoe
    Loch Lomond
    George Square
    St. Mungo's Cathedral
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  9. Day 9

    Glasgow to Belfast

    Glasgow to Belfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Titanic, Belfast)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Belfast at leisure in the afternoon
    Landmarks
    Belfast City Hall
    Big Fish
    Titanic Quarter
    Samson and Goliath cranes
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  10. Day 10

    Belfast to Dublin

    Belfast to Dublin
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton, Dublin)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Guinness Storehouse in Dublin
    • Learn about Guinness production history and traditions

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the Boyne Valley during the journey
    Landmarks
    Mountains of Mourne
    Boyne Valley
    Guinness Storehouse
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  11. Day 11

    Dublin

    Dublin
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton, Dublin)

    Included Activities

    • See O'Connell Street with Local Expert
    • Visit Dublin Castle with Local Expert
    • Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral with Local Expert

    Optional Activities

    • Optional drive to the ruined monastic site of Glendalough
    • Shop in Dublin
    • Continue sightseeing in Dublin
    Landmarks
    O'Connell Street
    Dublin Castle
    St. Patrick's Cathedral
    Glendalough
  12. Day 12

    Dublin to Limerick

    Dublin to Limerick
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The George, Limerick)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Galway with Travel Director orientation
    • Visit Lynch Memorial Window in Galway
    • Visit Church of St. Nicholas in Galway
    • Visit Spanish Arch in Galway
    • Visit Eyre Square in Galway
    • Visit Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center
    • Travel through the Burren

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Galway at leisure
    Landmarks
    Galway
    Lynch Memorial Window
    Church of St. Nicholas
    Spanish Arch
    Eyre Square
    The Burren
    Cliffs of Moher
    River Shannon
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  13. Day 13

    Limerick to Killarney

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

    Included Activities

    • See St. Mary's Cathedral in Limerick
    • See King John's Castle in Limerick
    • See Treaty Stone in Limerick
    • Travel through Dingle Peninsula
    • Traditional Sunday roast dinner in Killarney
    Landmarks
    St. Mary's Cathedral
    King John's Castle
    Treaty Stone
    Tralee
    Dingle Peninsula
    Killarney
  14. Day 14

    Ring of Kerry

    Ring of Kerry
    Meals
    Dinner (Dine-Around Evening with a hand-picked selection of fine local restaurants)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Ring of Kerry scenic drive through MacGillicuddy Reeks and Lakes of Killarney
    • Seaweed foraging walk with John at Atlantic Irish Seaweed

    Optional Activities

    • Jaunting car ride around the lake
    • Jaunting car ride through National Park
    Landmarks
    Ring of Kerry
    MacGillicuddy Reeks
    Lakes of Killarney
  15. Day 15

    Killarney to Waterford

    Killarney to Waterford
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Granville, Waterford)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Blarney Castle
    • Kiss the Blarney Stone (optional activity within the castle visit)
    • See Reginald's Tower in Waterford
    • Guided visit of House of Waterford Crystal
    • Meet artisan at Waterford Crystal
    Landmarks
    Blarney Castle
    Reginald's Tower
    House of Waterford Crystal
  16. Day 16

    Waterford to Cardiff

    Waterford to Cardiff
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Clayton, Cardiff)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing from Rosslare to Pembroke
    • Orientation of Cardiff including University of Wales
    • See Principality Stadium in Cardiff
    • See City Hall in Cardiff
    • See National Museum in Cardiff
    Landmarks
    Rosslare Harbour
    Pembroke
    Pembrokeshire
    University of Wales
    Principality Stadium
    City Hall
    National Museum Cardiff
  17. Day 17

    Cardiff to Torquay

    Cardiff to Torquay
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Imperial Torquay (Sea view rooms).)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation of Bath with Travel Director
    • Visit the Roman Baths
    • Explore Sacred Spring at Roman Baths
    • Explore original Great Bath at Roman Baths
    • View temple remains at Roman Baths
    • Museum displays at Roman Baths
    • Visit Glastonbury

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Glastonbury at leisure
    Landmarks
    Severn Bridge
    Bath
    Royal Crescent
    Pulteney Bridge
    Bath Abbey
    Roman Baths
    Glastonbury
    Torquay
  18. Day 18

    Torquay

    Torquay
    Meals
    Dinner (Fine selection of local dishes blended with wine and good company)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Imperial Torquay (Sea view rooms).)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner with fine selection of local dishes

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic exploration of Dartmoor National Park with Local Expert
    • Learn about stone circles and indigenous traditions at Dartmoor
    • Relaxing cruise of Plymouth harbor
    Landmarks
    Dartmoor National Park
    Plymouth harbour
    Mayflower Steps
    Barbican
    Royal Citadel
    Plymouth Hoe
  19. Day 19

    Torquay to London

    Torquay to London
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Clermont Victoria, London)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Stonehenge
    • Walk around the megaliths of Stonehenge
    Landmarks
    Salisbury Plain
    Stonehenge
  20. Day 20

    London

    London
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore London at your own pace

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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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    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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    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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    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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    What are the size requirements for luggage?

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      The maximum dimensions for checked luggage are 30.5"x22"x12.5", with a weight limit of 50lbs. Carry-on must not exceed 12"x11"x6".

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      Passport details such as full name, date of birth, and nationality must be provided 30 days prior to departure to book elements like ferries, and it must match exactly as per passport to avoid any issues.

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      The tour typically features 1-3 miles of walking per day, which might involve uneven surfaces, hills, and stairs. It is a balanced activity level with relaxed starts and some evening activities.

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      Deposits start from $200 per person and are non-refundable. Full payment is typically required 60 days prior to departure.

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    In the last evening of the tour, do we return to the Cumberland hotel in London with a booking for a room for that evening?

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      This trip will return to The Cumberland Hotel for one night. However, this is subject to change.

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