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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 1 - 40
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    London

    London
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Clermont Victoria, London)

    Optional Activities

    • Walk along the Serpentine in Hyde Park
    • Window shop in Knightsbridge boutiques
    • Stroll along the Thames to Tower Bridge
    • Visit the Tower of London
    Landmarks
    Tower Bridge
    Tower of London
    Hyde Park
    Knightsbridge
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    London to York

    London to York
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner with fellow travelers and wine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton York)

    Included Activities

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

    York to Edinburgh

    York to Edinburgh
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh)

    Included Activities

    • See Durham castle and Romanesque cathedral
    • View part of Hadrian's Wall
    Landmarks
    Durham Castle
    Durham Cathedral
    Hadrian's Wall
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Edinburgh

    Edinburgh
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (select departures only, August performances)
    Landmarks
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Edinburgh Castle
    Royal Mile
    New Town
    Princes Street
  6. Day 5

    Edinburgh to Inverness

    Edinburgh to Inverness
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kingsmills, Inverness, The Glen Mhor)

    Included Activities

    • Visit St. Andrews, home to the Old Course and birthplace of golf

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll to West Sands Beach where 'Chariots of Fire' was filmed
    • Admire the Old Course
    Landmarks
    Old Course
    West Sands Beach
    Firth of Forth
    Grampian Mountains
    Spey Valley
  7. Day 6

    Inverness to Lake District

    Inverness to Lake District
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch during scenic cruise of Loch Lomond)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Castle Green, Kendal)

    Included Activities

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

    Lake District to Liverpool

    Lake District to Liverpool
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Maldron, Liverpool)

    Included Activities

    • Discover the beauty of the Lake District

    Optional Activities

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

    Liverpool to Dublin

    Liverpool to Dublin
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Trinity City Hotel, Dublin)

    Included Activities

    • See Conwy Castle, climb the restored spiral staircase, scale the towers, and walk around the battlements
    • Admire the unbroken town walls of Conwy and views of Snowdonia
    • Cross the Irish Sea by ferry to Dublin
    Landmarks
    Conwy Castle
    Isle of Anglesey
    Snowdonia
    Holyhead Port
  10. Day 9

    Dublin

    Dublin
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Trinity City Hotel, Dublin)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Guinness Storehouse and learn about Ireland's national drink
    • Sightseeing tour with Local Expert
    • See O'Connell Street, Custom House, and Dublin Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Browse shops along Grafton Street
    • Explore Dublin's atmosphere on your own
    Landmarks
    Guinness Storehouse
    O'Connell Street
    Custom House
    Dublin Castle
    Grafton Street
  11. Day 10

    Dublin to Killarney

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

    Included Activities

    • Behind-the-scenes visit to the National Stud with an equine professional
    • Visit the 100-year-old Japanese Gardens
    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience at Brookfield Farm with Ailbhe Gerrard
    • Farm-to-Table lunch at Brookfield Farm
    Landmarks
    National Stud
    Japanese Gardens
    Brookfield Farm
  12. Day 11

    Killarney

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

    Included Activities

    • Ring of Kerry tour through cliffs, lakelands, and remote villages
    • Pass through Ireland's highest mountain range
    • Visit the three Lakes of Killarney
    • Choose: Horse-drawn jaunting car ride with local jarveys OR Gentle hike along lake shore past Ross Castle in Killarney National Park
    • Dine-Around Evening at a local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Ring of Kerry
    Lakes of Killarney
    Ross Castle
    Killarney National Park
    Muckross Estate
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 12

    Killarney to Waterford

    Killarney to Waterford
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration dinner with wine to mark the culmination of the journey)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Blarney: Choice between climbing ramparts and kissing the Stone of Eloquence OR visiting the lush gardens with a senior gardener
    • Visit historic walled city of Waterford and see Reginald's Tower and city walls
    • Guided visit of House of Waterford Crystal and meet a master crafter
    • Celebration dinner with wine
    Landmarks
    Blarney Castle
    Stone of Eloquence (Blarney Stone)
    Dungarvan
    Reginald's Tower
    House of Waterford Crystal
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 13

    Waterford to Cardiff

    Waterford to Cardiff
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Clayton, Cardiff)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing from Rosslare to Wales
    • Orientation tour of Cardiff with Travel Director
    • See University of Wales, Principality Stadium, City Hall, and National Museum
    Landmarks
    Pembrokeshire
    University of Wales
    Principality Stadium
    City Hall
    National Museum
  15. Day 14

    Cardiff to London

    Cardiff to London
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Clermont Victoria, London)

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Roman Baths in Bath
    • Explore the Sacred Spring, original Great Bath, temple remains, and museum displays at the Roman Baths
    • Admire UNESCO-listed Bath with its elegant Georgian facades
    • Walk around Stonehenge and view the mysterious megaliths
    Landmarks
    Roman Baths
    Bath
    Stonehenge
    Salisbury Plain
  16. Day 15

    London

    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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