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Britain & Ireland Explorer (Small Groups, Summer, 13 Days)

13 days
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 24
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London to Stratford-upon-Avon to York

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner with fellow travellers and wine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton, York)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon
    • Walk within York's old city walls
    • Explore the medieval Shambles in York
    • View York Minster, England's largest medieval cathedral
    • Welcome dinner with fellow travellers
    Landmarks
    Shakespeare's Birthplace
    York Minster
    The Shambles
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  2. Day 2

    York to Durham to Edinburgh

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Leonardo Royal, Edinburgh)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Durham castle
    • View Durham's Romanesque cathedral
    • See part of Hadrian's Wall, Britain's most impressive Roman monument
    • Orientation of Edinburgh with Travel Director

    Optional Activities

    • Scottish cultural dinner with haggis and ceilidh dancing
    Landmarks
    Durham Castle
    Durham Cathedral
    Hadrian's Wall
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  3. Day 3

    Edinburgh

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Leonardo Royal, Edinburgh)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Palace of Holyroodhouse
    • Explore Edinburgh Castle with Local Expert
    • View Scotland's Crown Jewels
    • View Mons Meg
    • Walk in Edinburgh's New Town

    Optional Activities

    • The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (select departures only)
    Landmarks
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Edinburgh Castle
    Royal Mile
    Princes Street
    Scott Memorial
  4. Day 4

    Edinburgh to St. Andrews to Inverness

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kingsmills, Inverness, The Glen Mhor)

    Included Activities

    • Visit St. Andrews, birthplace of golf

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll to West Sands Beach where 'Chariots of Fire' was filmed
    Landmarks
    Old Course
    West Sands Beach
    Grampian Mountains
    Spey Valley
  5. Day 5

    Inverness to Glencoe to Bowness-on-Windermere

    Meals
    Lunch (Light lunch while cruising Loch Lomond and enjoying the oak woodlands and incredible scenery)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Castle Green, Kendal)

    Included Activities

    • Travel along Loch Ness
    • Journey through Glencoe
    • Cruise Loch Lomond with light lunch
    Landmarks
    Loch Ness
    Glencoe
    Loch Lomond
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  6. Day 6

    Bowness-on-Windermere to Liverpool

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Maldron, Liverpool)

    Included Activities

    • Discover the Lake District

    Optional Activities

    • The Beatles City Tour
    Landmarks
    Lake District
    Windermere
  7. Day 7

    Liverpool to Wales to Holyhead to Dublin

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton, Dublin, Trinity City, Dublin)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Conwy Castle, the magnificent medieval fortress
    • Cross to Isle of Anglesey
    • Ferry crossing from Holyhead to Dublin
    Landmarks
    Conwy Castle
    Isle of Anglesey
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  8. Day 8

    Dublin

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton, Dublin, Trinity City, Dublin)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Guinness Storehouse
    • Sightseeing with Local Expert
    • View O'Connell Street
    • View Custom House
    • View Dublin Castle
    • See Dublin's elegant Georgian squares
    Landmarks
    Guinness Storehouse
    O'Connell Street
    Custom House
    Dublin Castle
    Grafton Street
  9. Day 9

    Dublin to Kildare to Tipperary to Killarney

    Meals
    Lunch (Farm-to-Table lunch at Brookfield Farm learning about sustainable farming and honey crafting from Ailbhe Gerrard)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Gleneagle, Killarney)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Irish National Stud with equine professional
    • Visit Japanese Gardens
    • Farm-to-Table lunch at Brookfield Farm with Ailbhe Gerrard
    Landmarks
    Irish National Stud
    Japanese Gardens
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  10. Day 10

    Killarney

    Meals
    Dinner (Dine-Around Evening with hand-picked selection of fine local restaurants)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Gleneagle, Killarney)

    Included Activities

    • Ring of Kerry experience
    • View three Lakes of Killarney

    Optional Activities

    • Horse-drawn jaunting car ride with local jarveys
    • Gentle hike with Local Expert along lake shore and past Ross Castle
    Landmarks
    Ring of Kerry
    Lakes of Killarney
    Ross Castle
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  11. Day 11

    Killarney to Blarney to Waterford

    Meals
    Dinner (Celebratory dinner with wine, good cheer and fine cuisine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Granville, Waterford)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Blarney
    • View Reginald Tower in Waterford
    • Guided visit of House of Waterford Crystal
    • Meet master craftsman at Waterford Crystal

    Optional Activities

    • Climb Blarney Castle ramparts to kiss the famous Stone of Eloquence
    • Visit lush gardens of Blarney estate with senior gardener
    Landmarks
    Blarney Castle
    Reginald Tower
    House of Waterford Crystal
  12. Day 12

    Waterford to Rosslare to Cardiff

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Clayton, Cardiff)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing from Rosslare to Wales
    • Orientation of Cardiff
    Landmarks
    University of Wales
    Principality Stadium
    Cardiff City Hall
    National Museum of Cardiff
  13. Day 13

    Cardiff to Bath to Stonehenge to London

    Included Activities

    • Visit Roman Baths in Bath
    • See Sacred Spring, Great Bath and temple remains
    • View museum displays of Roman artifacts
    • Orientation of Bath including Royal Crescent, Pulteney Bridge and Bath Abbey
    • Visit Stonehenge
    • Walk around the megaliths at Stonehenge
    Landmarks
    Roman Baths
    Royal Crescent
    Pulteney Bridge
    Bath Abbey
    Stonehenge
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4.6
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    4.8
  • Transport
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  • Guide
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    July 12th, 2025
    Focus on Ireland. Enjoyed thoroly
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    Thank you for being our guest and travelling with Insight Vacations.
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  • Britain & Ireland Explorer (Small Groups, Summer, 13 Days) reviewer 2
    July 7th, 2025
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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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    Traveled in May 2024
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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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    April 27th, 2024
    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 23rd, 2024
    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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    Traveled in March 2024
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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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  • D
    July 4th, 2023
    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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