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

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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 shopping 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

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ashmolean Museum (optional)
    • Explore Oxford's spires and colleges
    • Visit William Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon
    • Dinner at a local pub

    Optional Activities

    • Browse through Oxford's local indoor market
    • Explore Stratford-upon-Avon town
    Landmarks
    Ashmolean Museum
    Shakespeare's Birthplace
  3. Day 3

    Stratford-upon-Avon to York

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton, York)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Lincoln
    • Explore York Minster
    • Stroll along the Shambles in York
    • Orientation of York with Travel Director
    Landmarks
    York Minster
    Shambles
    Clifford's Tower
  4. Day 4

    York to Edinburgh

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Virgin, Edinburgh)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

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

    Edinburgh

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Virgin, Edinburgh)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Palace of Holyroodhouse
    • Explore Edinburgh Castle with Local Expert
    • See Scottish Crown Jewels
    • See Stone of Destiny
    • See Mons Meg
    • Explore New Town with Edinburgh local

    Optional Activities

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

    Edinburgh to Pitlochry

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit St. Andrews
    • Explore St. Andrews University (optional)
    • Walk to West Sands Beach (optional)
    • Visit Pitlochry
    • Afternoon Tea at Atholl Palace

    Optional Activities

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

    Pitlochry to Isle of Skye

    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Dunollie, Broadford)

    Included Activities

    • Loch Ness cruise
    • Photo stop at Eilean Donan Castle
    • Cross to Isle of Skye
    Landmarks
    Loch Ness
    Eilean Donan Castle
    Aldourie Castle
  8. Day 8

    Isle of Skye to Glasgow

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu, Glasgow)

    Included Activities

    • Visit World War II Commando Memorial
    • Explore Glencoe
    • Scenic drive along Loch Lomond
    • Orientation of Glasgow with Travel Director
    • See George Square
    • Visit St. Mungo's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    World War II Commando Memorial
    Ben Nevis
    Fort William
    Glencoe
    Loch Lomond
    George Square
    St. Mungo's Cathedral
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  9. Day 9

    Glasgow to Belfast

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Titanic, Belfast)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

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

    Belfast to Dublin

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton, Dublin)

    Included Activities

    • Cross Boyne Valley
    • Visit Guinness Storehouse
    • Learn about Guinness history and production

    Optional Activities

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

    Dublin

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton, Dublin)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Glendalough monastic site
    • Shopping and sightseeing in Dublin
    Landmarks
    O'Connell Street
    Dublin Castle
    St. Patrick's Cathedral
    Glendalough
  12. Day 12

    Dublin to Limerick

    Accommodation
    Hotel (The George, Limerick)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation of Galway with Travel Director
    • Visit Lynch Memorial Window
    • Visit Church of St. Nicholas
    • See Spanish Arch
    • See Eyre Square
    • Visit Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center
    • See Cliffs of Moher vistas

    Optional Activities

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

    Limerick to Killarney

    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional Irish 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
    • Drive through Dingle Peninsula
    • Dinner: Traditional Irish Sunday roast with all the trimmings

    Optional Activities

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

    Killarney

    Meals
    Dinner (Fine selection of local restaurants on Dine-Around evening)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Excursion around Ring of Kerry
    • Drive through MacGillicuddy Reeks
    • Visit three Lakes of Killarney
    • Visit seaweed farm MAKE TRAVEL MATTER experience with John
    • Learn about sustainable farming practices
    • Dine-Around Evening at fine local restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Ride a jaunting car around the lake or National Park
    • Relax and explore Killarney
    Landmarks
    Ring of Kerry
    MacGillicuddy Reeks
    Lakes of Killarney
    Atlantic Irish Seaweed
  15. Day 15

    Killarney to Waterford

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Granville, Waterford)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Blarney Castle
    • Optional: Kiss the Blarney Stone
    • See Reginald's Tower in Waterford
    • Explore Waterford city walls
    • Guided visit to House of Waterford Crystal
    • Meet artisan at Waterford Crystal

    Optional Activities

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

    Rosslare to Cardiff

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Clayton, Cardiff)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing from Rosslare to Pembroke
    • Orientation of Cardiff including University of Wales, Principality Stadium, City Hall and National Museum
    Landmarks
    Principality Stadium
    National Museum Cardiff
    Cardiff City Hall
  17. Day 17

    Cardiff to Torquay

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

    Included Activities

    • Cross Severn Bridge
    • Orientation of Bath with Travel Director
    • See Royal Crescent
    • See Pulteney Bridge
    • See Bath Abbey
    • Visit Roman Baths
    • Explore Glastonbury
    Landmarks
    Roman Baths
    Royal Crescent
    Pulteney Bridge
    Bath Abbey
    Glastonbury
  18. Day 18

    Torquay

    Meals
    Dinner (Fine selection of local dishes)
    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
    • Relaxing cruise of Plymouth harbor
    Landmarks
    Dartmoor National Park
    Plymouth Harbor
    Mayflower Steps
    Barbican
    Royal Citadel
    Plymouth Hoe
  19. Day 19

    Torquay to London

    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Clermont Victoria, London)

    Included Activities

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

    London

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    June 30th, 2022
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    Greg was an excellent Tour Director he went over & beyond to make our trip enjoyable & memorable I can’t recommend...
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    July 3rd, 2019
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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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    June 28th, 2019
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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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    June 27th, 2019
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    June 25th, 2019
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    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
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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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    June 25th, 2019
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    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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    June 23rd, 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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    June 22nd, 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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    June 22nd, 2019
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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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    Asked on February 8th, 2025

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

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