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Britain & Ireland Explorer (Classic, Summer, 15 Days)

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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 40
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    London

    London
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Clermont Victoria, London)

    Optional Activities

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

    Stratford-upon-Avon - York

    Stratford-upon-Avon - York
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner with the opportunity to get to know fellow travelers)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton, York)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon
    • Walk within York's old city walls
    • Explore the Shambles in York
    • View York Minster cathedral
    • Travel Director orientation of York
    Landmarks
    Shakespeare's Birthplace
    York Minster
    The Shambles
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  4. Day 3

    Durham - Hadrian's Wall - Edinburgh

    Durham - Hadrian's Wall - Edinburgh
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Leonardo Royal, Edinburgh)

    Included Activities

    • See Durham castle
    • View Durham's Romanesque cathedral
    • Stop at Hadrian's Wall

    Optional Activities

    • Scottish cultural dinner with haggis and ceilidh dancing
    Landmarks
    Durham Castle
    Durham Cathedral
    Hadrian's Wall
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  5. Day 4

    Edinburgh

    Edinburgh
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Leonardo Royal, Edinburgh)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
    Landmarks
    Royal Mile
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Edinburgh Castle
    Princes Street
  6. Day 5

    St. Andrews - Inverness

    St. Andrews - Inverness
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kingsmills, Inverness, The Glen Mhor)

    Included Activities

    • Travel to St. Andrews
    • Travel Director orientation of Inverness

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll to West Sands Beach in St. Andrews
    Landmarks
    St. Andrews Old Course
    West Sands Beach
    Inverness Castle
  7. Day 6

    Loch Ness - Glencoe - Loch Lomond

    Loch Ness - Glencoe - Loch Lomond
    Meals
    Lunch (Light lunch on Loch Lomond cruise, admiring oak woodlands and incredible scenery)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Castle Green, Kendal)

    Included Activities

    • Travel along Loch Ness
    • Travel through Glencoe
    • Cruise on Loch Lomond
    • Light lunch on Loch Lomond cruise
    Landmarks
    Loch Ness
    Glencoe
    Loch Lomond
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  8. Day 7

    Lake District - Liverpool

    Lake District - Liverpool
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Maldron, Liverpool)

    Included Activities

    • Discover the Lake District

    Optional Activities

    • The Beatles City Tour
    Landmarks
    Lake District
  9. Day 8

    North Wales - Holyhead - Dublin

    North Wales - Holyhead - Dublin
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton, Dublin, Trinity City, Dublin)

    Included Activities

    • See Conwy Castle
    • Travel to Isle of Anglesey
    • Ferry crossing to Dublin
    Landmarks
    Conwy Castle
    Isle of Anglesey
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  10. Day 9

    Dublin

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Guinness Storehouse
    • Sightseeing with Local Expert
    • See O'Connell Street
    • See Custom House
    • See Dublin Castle
    Landmarks
    Guinness Storehouse
    O'Connell Street
    Custom House
    Dublin Castle
  11. Day 10

    Dublin - Tipperary - Killarney

    Dublin - Tipperary - Killarney
    Meals
    Lunch (Delicious Farm-to-Table lunch at Brookfield Farm with Ailbhe Gerrard, featuring sustainable honey and farming practices)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Gleneagle, Killarney)

    Included Activities

    • Visit National Stud in Kildare
    • Visit Japanese Gardens
    • Visit Brookfield Farm
    • Meet Ailbhe Gerrard at Brookfield Farm
    • Farm-to-Table lunch at Brookfield Farm
    Landmarks
    Irish National Stud
    Japanese Gardens
  12. Day 11

    Killarney

    Killarney
    Meals
    Dinner (Dine-Around evening with authentic and intimate dining at hand-picked fine local restaurants)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Gleneagle, Killarney)

    Included Activities

    • Ring of Kerry tour
    • Dine-Around evening at fine local restaurants

    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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  13. Day 12

    Blarney - Waterford

    Blarney - Waterford
    Meals
    Dinner (Celebration dinner with wine and good cheer toasting newfound friends)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Granville, Waterford)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Blarney Castle
    • Visit House of Waterford Crystal
    • Guided visit with master craftsman at Waterford Crystal
    • Explore Waterford city and Reginald Tower

    Optional Activities

    • Climb Blarney Castle ramparts and kiss the Stone of Eloquence
    • Visit lush gardens of Blarney Castle estate with senior gardener
    Landmarks
    Blarney Castle
    House of Waterford Crystal
    Reginald Tower
  14. Day 13

    Waterford - Rosslare - Pembrokeshire - Cardiff

    Waterford - Rosslare - Pembrokeshire - Cardiff
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Clayton, Cardiff)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing from Rosslare
    • See University of Wales
    • See Principality Stadium
    • See City Hall in Cardiff
    • See National Museum in Cardiff
    Landmarks
    Principality Stadium
    Cardiff City Hall
    National Museum Cardiff
  15. Day 14

    Bath - Stonehenge - London

    Bath - Stonehenge - London
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Clermont Victoria, London)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Roman Baths
    • Visit Stonehenge
    Landmarks
    Roman Baths
    Bath Abbey
    Royal Crescent
    Pulteney Bridge
    Stonehenge
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  16. Day 15

    London

    London
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    The itinerary was excellent overall including most of the highlights of each country we visited. Our hotels were...
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    Greg Colgin was our travel director and made the trip memorable. He is knowledgeable, caring, extremely organized,...
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  • Robert5.0June 2024
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    Great tour, covering lots of history, culture and sights.
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    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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  • Marie5.0May 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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    My first Insight Tour and it was amazing. Scenic tour of the beautiful countryside, towns, and historic sites of...
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  • Debbie5.0April 2024
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    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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  • Dallas5.0July 2023
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    The tour was fast paced and managed to cover England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales and all the major tourist...
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    Are there available dates in August to travel on this tour in order to attend the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the evening of day 4? What is the seating location and is there an additional cost for the show?

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten May 2026

      The Britain & Ireland Explorer tour has available departure dates in August 2026 which include tickets to the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Seats are allocated in Section 5 (top and bottom sections).

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