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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 40
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London

    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Clermont Victoria, London)

    Optional Activities

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

    Stratford-upon-Avon to York

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner with fellow travelers)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton, York)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon
    • Explore Stratford-upon-Avon town
    • Walk within York city walls
    • Visit the Shambles in York
    • Visit York Minster
    Landmarks
    Shakespeare's Birthplace
    York Minster
    The Shambles
    River Avon
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  3. Day 3

    Durham - Hadrian's Wall to Edinburgh

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Leonardo Royal, Edinburgh)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Durham Castle
    • Visit Durham Cathedral
    • View 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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  4. Day 4

    Edinburgh

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Leonardo Royal, Edinburgh)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
    Landmarks
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Edinburgh Castle
    Princes Street
    Scott Memorial
    New Town Edinburgh
    Royal Mile
  5. Day 5

    St. Andrews to Inverness

    Accommodation
    Hotel (AC by Marriott, Inverness , Hotel B&B, Inverness), Hotel (Kingsmills, Inverness, The Glen Mhor)

    Included Activities

    • Visit St. Andrews
    • Explore Old Course golf area

    Optional Activities

    • Visit West Sands Beach
    Landmarks
    St. Andrews Old Course
    West Sands Beach
    Firth of Forth
    Grampian Mountains
    Spey Valley
  6. Day 6

    Loch Ness - Glencoe to Lake District

    Meals
    Lunch (Light lunch aboard Loch Lomond cruise, enjoying oak woodlands and scenery)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Castle Green, Kendal)

    Included Activities

    • Travel along Loch Ness
    • Journey through Glencoe
    • Cruise Loch Lomond
    Landmarks
    Loch Ness
    Glencoe
    Loch Lomond
    Lake Windermere
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  7. Day 7

    Lake District to Liverpool

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Maldron, Liverpool)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Lake District

    Optional Activities

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

    Wales to Dublin

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Trinity City, Dublin, Riu Plaza The Gresham, Dublin), Hotel (Hilton, Dublin, Trinity City, Dublin)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Conwy Castle
    • View Isle of Anglesey
    Landmarks
    Conwy Castle
    Isle of Anglesey
    Holyhead
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  9. Day 9

    Dublin

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Trinity City, Dublin, Riu Plaza The Gresham, Dublin), Hotel (Hilton, Dublin, Trinity City, Dublin)

    Included Activities

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

    Dublin to Killarney

    Meals
    Lunch (Farm-to-Table lunch at Brookfield Farm featuring sustainable honey and local cuisine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Gleneagle, Killarney)

    Included Activities

    • Visit National Stud with equine professional
    • Visit Japanese Gardens
    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Brookfield Farm
    • Farm-to-Table lunch with Ailbhe Gerrard
    Landmarks
    National Stud
    Japanese Gardens
    Brookfield Farm
  11. Day 11

    Ring of Kerry

    Meals
    Dinner (Dine-Around Evening at hand-picked local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Gleneagle, Killarney)

    Included Activities

    • Journey around Ring of Kerry

    Optional Activities

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

    Blarney to Waterford

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner with wine to celebrate the journey and newfound friendships)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Granville, Waterford)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Blarney Castle
    • Explore Blarney gardens with senior gardener or climb ramparts
    • Visit Waterford city walls and Reginald Tower
    • Guided tour of House of Waterford Crystal
    • Meet master crystal craftsman
    Landmarks
    Blarney Castle
    Blarney Stone
    Dungarvan
    Waterford City Walls
    Reginald Tower
    House of Waterford Crystal
  13. Day 13

    Waterford to Cardiff

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Clayton, Cardiff)

    Included Activities

    • Cross Irish Sea by ferry
    • See University of Wales
    • See Principality Stadium
    • See City Hall Cardiff
    • See National Museum Cardiff
    Landmarks
    Rosslare Harbour
    Pembrokeshire
    University of Wales
    Principality Stadium
    Cardiff City Hall
    National Museum Cardiff
  14. Day 14

    Bath to Stonehenge to London

    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Clermont Victoria, London)

    Included Activities

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

    London

    Meals
    Breakfast

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    July 12th, 2025
    Focus on Ireland. Enjoyed thoroly
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  • Britain & Ireland Explorer (Classic, Summer, 15 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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    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
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  • R
    June 20th, 2024
    Great tour, covering lots of history, culture and sights.
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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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
    The tour was fast paced and managed to cover England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales and all the major tourist...
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      The adventures we offer will not include international airfare, as travellers can join the trip from many different countries. However, we can provide you a quote.

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