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Romantic Britain & Ireland (Classic, Summer, 20 Days)

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 40
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London

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

    Optional Activities

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

    London - Oxford - Stratford-upon-Avon

    Meals
    Dinner (British cuisine with dinner at a local pub in Stratford-upon-Avon)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Swan's Nest, Stratford-upon-Avon)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon
    • Guided orientation through Oxford's spires and colleges

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford
    • Browse the local indoor market in Oxford
    Landmarks
    Ashmolean Museum
    Oxford University
  3. Day 3

    Stratford-upon-Avon - Lincoln - York

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton, York)

    Included Activities

    • Guided orientation of York Minster, city walls and Shambles with Travel Director

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Lincoln
    Landmarks
    York Minster
    Shambles
    Clifford's Tower
  4. Day 4

    York - Lake District - Edinburgh

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Virgin, Edinburgh)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Grasmere and William Wordsworth's grave

    Optional Activities

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

    Edinburgh

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Virgin, Edinburgh)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk through Edinburgh Castle with Local Expert
    • View Scottish Crown Jewels, Stone of Destiny and Mons Meg
    • Visit Palace of Holyroodhouse
    • Explore Edinburgh's New Town

    Optional Activities

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

    Edinburgh - Fife - St. Andrews - Pitlochry

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

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon tea at Atholl Palace and Gardens

    Optional Activities

    • Explore St. Andrews University
    • Walk West Sands Beach where Chariots of Fire was filmed
    • Visit St. Andrews Old Course golf course
    Landmarks
    St. Andrews University
    West Sands Beach
    Old Course
    Atholl Palace and Gardens
  7. Day 7

    Pitlochry - Loch Ness - Isle of Skye

    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Dunollie, Broadford)

    Included Activities

    • Loch Ness cruise
    Landmarks
    Loch Ness
    Aldourie Castle
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  8. Day 8

    Isle of Skye - Glen Coe - Loch Lomond - Glasgow

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu, Glasgow)

    Included Activities

    • Visit World War II Commando Memorial near Fort William
    • Stop for photo at Eilean Donan Castle
    • Guided orientation of Glasgow's grand public buildings, George Square and St. Mungo's Cathedral with Travel Director

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Glencoe scenery
    Landmarks
    Commando Memorial
    Ben Nevis
    Eilean Donan Castle
    Loch Duich
    Glencoe
    Loch Lomond
    George Square
    St. Mungo's Cathedral
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  9. Day 9

    Glasgow - Irish Sea - Belfast

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Titanic, Belfast)

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic city tour of Belfast with Local Expert Hilda including City Hall, Big Fish at Donegall Quay, Titanic Quarter, Samson and Goliath cranes, and political murals

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Belfast at leisure
    Landmarks
    City Hall Belfast
    Big Fish
    Titanic Quarter
    Samson and Goliath Cranes
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  10. Day 10

    Belfast - Boyne Valley - Dublin

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton, Dublin)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Guinness Storehouse in Dublin
    Landmarks
    Mountains of Mourne
    Boyne Valley
    Guinness Storehouse
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  11. Day 11

    Dublin

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton, Dublin)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Optional drive to Glendalough ruined monastic site
    Landmarks
    O'Connell Street
    Dublin Castle
    St. Patrick's Cathedral
    Glendalough
  12. Day 12

    Dublin - Galway - Cliffs of Moher - Limerick

    Accommodation
    Hotel (The George, Limerick)

    Included Activities

    • Guided orientation of Galway with Travel Director
    • Visit Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center
    • Guided visit of Cliffs of Moher with Travel Director insights into geology, history and wildlife

    Optional Activities

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

    Limerick - Dingle Peninsula - Killarney

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit 12th-century St. Mary's Cathedral in Limerick
    • Visit King John's Castle in Limerick
    • Visit Treaty Stone in Limerick
    • Traditional Sunday roast dinner in Killarney

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Dingle Peninsula scenery
    Landmarks
    St. Mary's Cathedral
    King John's Castle
    Treaty Stone
    Dingle Peninsula
  14. Day 14

    Killarney

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

    Included Activities

    • Ring of Kerry morning excursion
    • Visit to MacGillicuddy Reeks
    • Visit to Lakes of Killarney
    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience at Atlantic Irish Seaweed farm with seaweed foraging walk and sustainable farming education
    • Dine-Around Evening at a hand-picked local restaurant

    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 - Blarney - Waterford

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Granville, Waterford)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Blarney Castle
    • Explore Waterford's city walls and Reginald's Tower
    • Guided visit to House of Waterford Crystal with artisan demonstration

    Optional Activities

    • Kiss the Blarney Stone
    Landmarks
    Blarney Castle
    Blarney Stone
    Reginald's Tower
    House of Waterford Crystal
  16. Day 16

    Waterford - Rosslare - Pembrokeshire - Cardiff

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Clayton, Cardiff)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing Irish Sea
    • Guided orientation of Cardiff including University of Wales, Principality Stadium, City Hall and National Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Explore rural Pembrokeshire landscapes
    Landmarks
    University of Wales
    Principality Stadium
    City Hall
    National Museum
  17. Day 17

    Cardiff - Bath - Glastonbury - Torquay

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided orientation of Bath's Georgian streets and crescents with Travel Director
    • Visit Roman Baths including Sacred Spring, Great Bath, temple remains and museum

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Glastonbury
    Landmarks
    Royal Crescent
    Pulteney Bridge
    Bath Abbey
    Roman Baths
    Glastonbury
  18. Day 18

    Torquay

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

    Included Activities

    • Dinner with wine pairing featuring fine selection of local dishes

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic exploration of Dartmoor National Park with Local Expert
    • Plymouth harbor cruise to see Mayflower Steps, Barbican, Royal Citadel and Plymouth Hoe
    Landmarks
    Dartmoor National Park
    Plymouth Hoe
    Mayflower Steps
    Royal Citadel
    Barbican
  19. Day 19

    Torquay - Salisbury - Stonehenge - London

    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Clermont Victoria, London)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Stonehenge
    Landmarks
    Salisbury Plain
    Stonehenge
  20. Day 20

    London

    Meals
    Breakfast

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    4.7
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    4.6
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    3.8
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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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 8th, 2025

    What are the size requirements for luggage?

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten February 2025

      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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    Karin

    Asked on February 7th, 2025

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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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    Asked on November 27th, 2024

    How much walking is expected on the tour?

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten November 2024

      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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      Accommodations are 4-to-5-star hotels, handpicked to showcase the destination and ensure a comfortable stay.

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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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    Asked on May 14th, 2024

    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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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten May 2024

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

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      You can bring a cane and not have to pay extra, but please inform us beforehand so we can make the necessary arrangements.

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      Specific room requests, such as needing a queen-size bed, must be made in advance and are subject to availability provided by the hotel.

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