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Britain and Ireland Explorer - Premium (Classic)

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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 40
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Clermont Victoria, London)

    Optional Activities

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

    London - Stratford-upon-Avon - York

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton York)

    Included Activities

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

    York - Durham - Hadrian's Wall - Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh)

    Included Activities

    • See Durham castle and Romanesque cathedral
    • View part of Hadrian's Wall
    • Travel to Edinburgh, Scotland
    Landmarks
    Durham Castle
    Durham Cathedral
    Hadrian's Wall
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Palace of Holyroodhouse
    • Explore Edinburgh's New Town
    • Walk inside Edinburgh Castle with Local Expert
    • See Scotland's Crown Jewels
    • See Mons Meg
    • Visit Princes Street for shopping
    • See the Scott Memorial and neoclassical Adam facades of New Town

    Optional Activities

    • Watch The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (select departures only)
    Landmarks
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Edinburgh Castle
    Princes Street
    Scott Monument
  5. Day 5

    Edinburgh - St. Andrews - Inverness

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (AC by Marriott, Inverness , Hotel B&B, Inverness), Hotel (Castle Green, Kendal)

    Included Activities

    • Visit St. Andrews, home to the Old Course
    • Explore St. Andrews university town where golf was created
    • See the River Ness and Inverness Castle
    • Explore Inverness

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll to West Sands Beach (famous 'Chariots of Fire' filming location)
    Landmarks
    St. Andrews Old Course
    West Sands Beach
    Inverness Castle
    River Ness
  6. Day 6

    Inverness - Loch Ness - Glencoe - Loch Lomond - Kendal

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch enjoyed during cruise on Loch Lomond)
    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
  7. Day 7

    Kendal - Lake District - Liverpool

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Maldron, Liverpool)

    Included Activities

    • Discover the beauty of the Lake District

    Optional Activities

    • Join The Beatles City Tour Optional Experience
    Landmarks
    Lake District
  8. Day 8

    Liverpool - Conwy - Holyhead - Dublin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Trinity City Hotel, Dublin)

    Included Activities

    • See Conwy Castle
    • Travel to Isle of Anglesey
    • Sail from Holyhead to Dublin
    Landmarks
    Conwy Castle
    Isle of Anglesey
    Holyhead
  9. Day 9

    Dublin

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Guinness Storehouse
    • Sightseeing in Dublin with Local Expert
    • See O'Connell Street
    • See the Custom House
    • See Dublin Castle
    • See Dublin's elegant Georgian squares

    Optional Activities

    • Browse shops along Grafton Street
    • Explore Dublin in the afternoon
    Landmarks
    Guinness Storehouse
    O'Connell Street
    Custom House
    Dublin Castle
    Grafton Street
  10. Day 10

    Dublin - Kildare - County Tipperary - Killarney

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Farm-to-Table lunch at Brookfield Farm)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Gleneagle, Killarney)

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Irish National Stud in Kildare
    • Visit the Japanese Gardens in Kildare
    • Meet Ailbhe Gerrard at Brookfield Farm for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience
    • Farm-to-Table lunch at Brookfield Farm
    Landmarks
    Irish National Stud
    Japanese Gardens, Kildare
    Brookfield Farm
  11. Day 11

    Killarney

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

    Included Activities

    • Ring of Kerry tour
    • Visit the Lakes of Killarney
    • Dine-Around Evening at a fine local restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Ride on a horse-drawn jaunting car with local jarveys
    • Gentle hike with Local Expert along the lake shore past Ross Castle and the Muckross Estate
    Landmarks
    Ring of Kerry
    Lakes of Killarney
    Ross Castle
    Muckross Estate
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  12. Day 12

    Killarney - Blarney - Waterford

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner with wine and palate-pleasing cuisine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Granville, Waterford)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Blarney with Brendan Choice
    • Visit Waterford's historic walled city
    • See Reginald's Tower in Waterford
    • Guided visit of House of Waterford Crystal
    • Meet a master crafter at House of Waterford Crystal
    • Celebration Dinner with wine and cuisine

    Optional Activities

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

    Waterford - Rosslare - Cardiff

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Clayton, Cardiff)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing from Rosslare to Wales
    • Drive through Pembrokeshire
    • Explore Cardiff with Travel Director orientation
    Landmarks
    Rosslare Harbour
    Pembrokeshire
    Cardiff Castle
    Principality Stadium
  14. Day 14

    Cardiff - Bath - Stonehenge - London

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Clermont Victoria, London)

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Roman Baths in Bath
    • Explore the Sacred Spring and Great Bath
    • Visit temple remains at the Roman Baths
    • See museum displays of Roman artifacts
    • Walk around Stonehenge
    Landmarks
    Roman Baths
    Bath
    Stonehenge
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  15. Day 15

    London

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    My daughter and I are very interested in culture, bookstores, hobbies of sewing and yarn work - fabric, yarn for crochet and knitting. Is there independent time to explore these types of stores?

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      We offer a great mix of free time and guided experiences, so you'll have opportunities to explore local culture, bookstores, and craft shops on your own. Many of our tours offer optional experiences and have a relaxed pace with later starts or longer stays in each location. If you'd like to skip an included or optional activity to explore on your own, just let your Travel Director know so they can update you on meeting times and any important details.

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