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Romantic Britain & Ireland (Small Groups, Preview 2022, 20 Days)

20 days
Start and end in London
4.4
11 traveler reviews

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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

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

    London to Stratford-upon-Avon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon
    • Welcome Dinner with drinks at a local pub in Stratford-upon-Avon

    Optional Activities

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

    Stratford-upon-Avon to York

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walk along the Shambles in York
    • Visit York Minster
    Landmarks
    York Minster
    Shambles
    Clifford's Tower
    Lincoln Castle
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  4. Day 4

    York to Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit William Wordsworth's grave in Grasmere churchyard
    Landmarks
    Lake District National Park
    Grasmere
    Gretna Green
  5. Day 5

    Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walk down the Royal Mile to Palace of Holyroodhouse
    • Guided tour of Edinburgh Castle with Local Expert
    • View Scottish Crown Jewels, Stone of Destiny, and Mons Meg
    • Explore New Town

    Optional Activities

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

    Edinburgh to Inverness

    Meals
    Breakfast, Afternoon Tea (Farm-to-table tea and scones with berry jam and sweet cream at Blair Castle)

    Included Activities

    • Visit St. Andrews and Old Course
    • Visit Blair Castle and Gardens
    • Farm-to-Table afternoon tea and scones at Blair Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Wander to St. Andrews University
    • Stroll to West Sands Beach where 'Chariots of Fire' was filmed
    Landmarks
    St. Andrews
    St. Andrews Old Course
    St. Andrews University
    West Sands Beach
    Pitlochry
    Culloden Moor
    Blair Castle and Gardens
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  7. Day 7

    Inverness to Isle of Skye

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Loch Ness cruise
    • Photo stop at Eilean Donan Castle
    Landmarks
    Loch Ness
    Eilean Donan Castle
    Loch Duich
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Isle of Skye to Glasgow

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit World War II Commando Memorial
    • Drive through Glencoe
    • Orientation tour of Glasgow with Travel Director
    Landmarks
    World War II Commando Memorial
    Ben Nevis
    Fort William
    Glencoe
    Loch Lomond
    George Square
    St. Mungo's Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Glasgow to Belfast

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Belfast with Local Expert Hilda
    Landmarks
    City Hall Belfast
    Queen's University Belfast
    Parliament Building at Stormont
  10. Day 10

    Belfast to Dublin

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Dublin with Local Expert
    • View O'Connell Street
    • View Dublin Castle
    • View St. Patrick's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Mountains of Mourne
    Boyne Valley
    O'Connell Street
    Dublin Castle
    St. Patrick's Cathedral
  11. Day 11

    Dublin

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Guinness Storehouse before public opening
    • Private masterclass - learn to pour the perfect pint

    Optional Activities

    • Optional drive to Glendalough ruined monastic site
    Landmarks
    Guinness Storehouse
    Glendalough
  12. Day 12

    Dublin to Limerick

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Galway with Travel Director
    • Stop at Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre
    Landmarks
    Galway
    Lynch Memorial
    Church of St. Nicholas
    Spanish Arch
    Eyre Square
    Burren
    Cliffs of Moher
  13. Day 13

    Limerick to Killarney

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Sunday roast with all the trimmings)

    Included Activities

    • St. Mary's Cathedral in Limerick
    • King John's Castle in Limerick
    • Treaty Stone in Limerick
    • Traditional Sunday roast dinner
    Landmarks
    St. Mary's Cathedral
    King John's Castle
    Treaty Stone
    Adare
    Dingle Peninsula
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 14

    Killarney

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dine-Around Evening - choose from a selection of restaurants in Killarney)

    Included Activities

    • Ring of Kerry excursion
    • Drive through MacGillicuddy Reeks
    • Visit Lakes of Killarney
    • Dine-Around Evening with selection of restaurants

    Optional Activities

    • Ride a jaunting car around the lake
    • Ride a jaunting car through the National Park
    Landmarks
    Ring of Kerry
    MacGillicuddy Reeks
    Lakes of Killarney
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 15

    Killarney to Waterford

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Blarney Castle
    • Visit Reginald's Tower in Waterford
    • Guided tour of House of Waterford Crystal

    Optional Activities

    • Kiss the Blarney Stone
    Landmarks
    Blarney Castle
    Waterford
    Reginald's Tower
    House of Waterford Crystal
    Itinerary Image 1
  16. Day 16

    Waterford to Cardiff

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing from Rosslare to Pembroke
    • Orientation of Cardiff with Travel Director
    Landmarks
    Rosslare Harbour
    Pembrokeshire
    Cardiff Castle
    Principality Stadium
    River Taff
  17. Day 17

    Cardiff to Torquay

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Orientation of Bath with Travel Director
    • Visit Roman Baths in Bath
    Landmarks
    Severn Bridge
    Bath
    Roman Baths
    Royal Crescent
    Pulteney Bridge
    Bath Abbey
    Glastonbury Abbey
    Glastonbury
    Itinerary Image 1
  18. Day 18

    Torquay

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner with wine)

    Included Activities

    • Celebration Dinner with wine in Torquay

    Optional Activities

    • Walk and foraging experience in Dartmoor National Park
    • Scenic cruise of Plymouth harbour
    Landmarks
    Dartmoor National Park
    Plymouth Harbour
    Mayflower Steps
    Plymouth Barbican
    Royal Citadel
    Plymouth Hoe
  19. Day 19

    Torquay to London

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Stonehenge
    Landmarks
    Salisbury Plain
    Stonehenge
  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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    This was my first tour with Insight and travelling alone so I was understandably anxious prior to the tour starting....
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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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  • K
    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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  • B
    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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