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Britain & Ireland Explorer (Small Groups, Preview 2022, 15 Days)

15 days
Start and end in London
4.6
25 traveler reviews

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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London

    Optional Activities

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

    London to York

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner with drinks and wine)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon
    • Walk within the old city walls of York
    • Explore the Shambles in York
    • See York Minster, England's largest medieval cathedral
    • Welcome Dinner with drinks and wine
    Landmarks
    Shakespeare's Birthplace
    The Shambles
    York Minster
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  3. Day 3

    York to Edinburgh

    Included Activities

    • See Durham Castle and Romanesque cathedral
    • View part of Hadrian's Wall
    Landmarks
    Durham Castle
    Durham Cathedral
    Hadrian's Wall
  4. Day 4

    Edinburgh

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Shop on Princes Street
    Landmarks
    Royal Mile
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Edinburgh Castle
    Stone of Destiny
    Mons Meg
    New Town
    Princes Street
  5. Day 5

    Edinburgh to Inverness

    Included Activities

    • Visit St. Andrews and the Old Course
    • Visit Pitlochry, famous for its salmon leap

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll to West Sands Beach at St. Andrews
    Landmarks
    Old Course
    West Sands Beach
    Pitlochry
    Grampian Mountains
    Spey Valley
    Inverness Castle
  6. Day 6

    Inverness to Lake District

    Meals
    Lunch (Light lunch during cruise on Loch Lomond with views of oak woodlands and incredible scenery)

    Included Activities

    • Travel along Loch Ness
    • Journey through Glencoe
    • Cruise on Loch Lomond with light lunch
    Landmarks
    Loch Ness
    Glencoe
    Loch Lomond
  7. Day 7

    Lake District to Chester

    Meals
    Dinner (Farm-to-Table dinner at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Discover the beauty of the Lake District
    • Farm-to-Table dinner at a local restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • The Beatles City Tour in Liverpool
    Landmarks
    Lake District
  8. Day 8

    Chester to Dublin

    Included Activities

    • Explore Chester's ancient walls and 13th century black and white Rows
    • Pass Conwy Castle
    • Cross to Isle of Anglesey
    • See the village with the longest name in Europe
    Landmarks
    Chester City Walls
    Conwy Castle
    Isle of Anglesey
  9. Day 9

    Dublin

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Guinness Storehouse before public opening
    • Private masterclass and tasting - learn to pour the perfect pint
    • Sightseeing with Local Expert of Dublin's elegant Georgian squares
    • See O'Connell Street, Custom House, and Dublin Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Browse shops along Grafton Street
    • Soak up the Irish atmosphere in Dublin
    Landmarks
    Guinness Storehouse
    O'Connell Street
    Custom House
    Dublin Castle
    Grafton Street
  10. Day 10

    Dublin to Killarney

    Meals
    Dinner (Dine-Around Evening - authentic and intimate dining from a hand-picked selection of fine local restaurants)

    Included Activities

    • Behind-the-scenes visit of National Stud with equine professional
    • Visit 100-year-old Japanese Gardens
    • View Rock of Cashel
    • Dine-Around Evening with authentic local restaurant dining
    Landmarks
    National Stud
    Japanese Gardens
    Rock of Cashel
    Tipperary
  11. Day 11

    Killarney

    Included Activities

    • Ring of Kerry tour - towering cliffs, lush lakelands and remote villages
    • Experience Ireland's highest mountain range
    • Three Lakes of Killarney

    Optional Activities

    • Insight Choice - Horse-drawn jaunting car ride with local jarveys exploring Killarney National Park
    • Insight Choice - Gentle hike with Local Expert along lake shore and past Ross Castle grounds
    • Afternoon optional jaunting car ride
    Landmarks
    Ring of Kerry
    Killarney National Park
    Lakes of Killarney
    Ross Castle
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  12. Day 12

    Killarney to Waterford

    Meals
    Dinner (Celebration Dinner with wine, good cheer and palate-pleasing cuisine)

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to House of Waterford Crystal with master craftsman
    • Explore historic walled city of Waterford and Reginald Tower
    • Celebration Dinner with wine and toasts

    Optional Activities

    • Insight Choice - Climb ramparts of Blarney Castle to kiss the famous Stone of Eloquence
    • Insight Choice - Visit lush gardens of Blarney estate with senior gardener
    Landmarks
    Blarney Castle
    Dungarvan
    Waterford
    Reginald Tower
    House of Waterford Crystal
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Waterford to Cardiff

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing Irish Sea
    • Explore Cardiff
    Landmarks
    Pembrokeshire
    Cardiff Castle
    Principality Stadium
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  14. Day 14

    Cardiff to Bath to London

    Included Activities

    • Visit Roman Baths in Bath (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience)
    • Visit Stonehenge
    Landmarks
    Bath
    Roman Baths
    Stonehenge
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  15. Day 15

    London

    Meals
    Breakfast
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4.6
Overall rating based on 25 Reviews
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    4.8
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    July 12th, 2025
    5.0
    Focus on Ireland. Enjoyed thoroly
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  • Britain & Ireland Explorer (Small Groups, Preview 2022, 15 Days) reviewer 2
    July 7th, 2025
    5.0
    The itinerary was excellent overall including most of the highlights of each country we visited. Our hotels were...
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    Traveled in June 2025
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    Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We appreciate hearing about your positive experience with our On The Road Team and the exceptional service they provided to you. We hope you have enjoyed the tour and will travel with us again in the future.
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    June 21st, 2024
    5.0
    Greg Colgin was our travel director and made the trip memorable. He is knowledgeable, caring, extremely organized,...
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    A great Travel Director is essential to our guests' overall enjoyment and comfort on our trips. We carelessly select team members based on their passion for travel and service. It was evident that this was the case during your journey with us at Insight Vacations, which is lovely. Thank you for travelling with us.
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    June 20th, 2024
    5.0
    Greg was positive, knowledgeable, fun, and very organized. He provided creativity, kept our time as very fun and...
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    Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are thrilled that you had an enjoyable guided vacation and appreciate your positive comments about our On Travel Director. They are essential members of our company. We are so pleased you enjoyed your journey with us and hope to welcome you back on tour with us again.
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  • R
    June 20th, 2024
    5.0
    Great tour, covering lots of history, culture and sights.
    Traveled in June 2024
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    Thank you for the positive rating and excellent feedback. We were delighted to host you and look forward to welcoming you back.
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  • K
    June 19th, 2024
    5.0
    We have traveled with Insight twice. The first trip went so well that we booked with Insight again. And our first...
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    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the exceptional itinerary. Additionally, we are delighted to learn that your experience was enriched by the services provided by our Travel Director, who is a valuable asset to our company. We will be sure to share your feedback. Thank you for being our guest.
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  • M
    May 20th, 2024
    5.0
    Our tour of the United Kingdom proved to be the best way to spend a vacation. It was both entertaining and...
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    Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your excellent review. We are pleased to learn that your experience with us was exceptional and met your expectations. We understand that planning and saving to book a vacation is a significant investment, and we are happy to know that you have been provided with the highest level of service and an unforgettable travel experience.
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  • M
    April 27th, 2024
    5.0
    My first Insight Tour and it was amazing. Scenic tour of the beautiful countryside, towns, and historic sites of...
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    Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We appreciate your input and are glad you received exceptional service from our On The Road Team. They are indeed a valuable asset to our company. We are pleased you enjoyed your travel experience and found the itinerary enriching. Thank you for being our guest.
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  • D
    April 24th, 2024
    5.0
    What a wonderful way to experience my first tour. This 13 day highlight of the best that Britain an Ireland have to...
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    Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your review. We appreciate your feedback and value your opinion as our esteemed guest. We understand that this was your first guided vacation with Insight Vacations, and we are delighted to hear that you had a memorable experience. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back on tour with us again.
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    July 4th, 2023
    5.0
    The tour was fast paced and managed to cover England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales and all the major tourist...
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    Thank you for choosing Insight Vacations for your travels, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with an even more enjoyable experience in the future.
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      On average, you typically depart the hotel around 8 AM. It may be earlier or later depending on the individual schedule but 8 AM is pretty typical. Breakfast is usually about an hour prior to departure from the hotel. We stay at properties that are at least 4 stars.

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