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Britain and Ireland Grandeur - Signature

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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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 - 48
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    London

    London
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton London Kensington)

    Optional Activities

    • Relax in the Royal Parks
    • Walk along the Thames
    • Visit museums showcasing art, culture and antiquities
    Landmarks
    Royal Parks
    River Thames
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  3. Day 2

    London

    London
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton London Kensington)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of London's iconic sights with Local Specialist: Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey
    • Visit St. Paul's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Shop on Carnaby Street
    • Visit Piccadilly Circus
    • Explore The City
    Landmarks
    Big Ben
    Houses of Parliament
    Westminster Abbey
    St. Paul's Cathedral
    Carnaby Street
    Piccadilly Circus
  4. Day 3

    London to Plymouth

    London to Plymouth
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Copthorne Hotel Plymouth)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Stonehenge
    Landmarks
    Stonehenge
    Salisbury Plain
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Plymouth

    Plymouth
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Copthorne Hotel Plymouth)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour including Royal Citadel and Mayflower Steps
    • Scenic drive on Cornish excursion visiting Looe and Polperro
    Landmarks
    Royal Citadel
    Mayflower Steps
    Looe
    Polperro
  6. Day 5

    Plymouth to Cardiff

    Plymouth to Cardiff
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cardiff Holland House by Sunday)

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Roman Baths in Bath
    • Admire Bath's Georgian façades

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Cardiff on your own during free evening
    Landmarks
    Roman Baths
    Bath
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  7. Day 6

    Cardiff to Waterford

    Cardiff to Waterford
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Fitzwilton Hotel, Waterford)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Cardiff including University of Wales, Principality Stadium, City Hall and National Museum
    • Return ferry across the Irish Sea
    Landmarks
    University of Wales
    Principality Stadium
    Cardiff City Hall
    National Museum Cardiff
  8. Day 7

    Waterford to Killarney

    Waterford to Killarney
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Killarney)

    Included Activities

    • Learn how crystal is crafted at House of Waterford Crystal during workshop tour
    • Kiss the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle
    Landmarks
    House of Waterford Crystal
    Blarney Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 8

    Killarney

    Killarney
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Killarney)

    Included Activities

    • Experience the Ring of Kerry scenic drive
    Landmarks
    Ring of Kerry
    Waterville
    Moll's Gap
    Black Valley
  10. Day 9

    Killarney to Galway

    Killarney to Galway
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Connacht Hotel Galway)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation of Limerick including St. Mary's Cathedral, Treaty Stone and King John's Castle
    • Visit Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center with interactive IMAX-type multimedia experience

    Optional Activities

    • Explore traditional Irish arts scene in Galway during free time
    Landmarks
    St. Mary's Cathedral
    Treaty Stone
    King John's Castle
    Cliffs of Moher
    Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center
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  11. Day 10

    Galway to Donegal

    Galway to Donegal
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Central Hotel Conference and Leisure Centre Donegal)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Galway Cathedral
    • Stroll through Eyre Square
    • Orientation of Sligo
    • Visit Donegal's 15th-century castle

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Donegal town at your own pace
    Landmarks
    Galway Cathedral
    Eyre Square
    Donegal Castle
  12. Day 11

    Donegal to Belfast

    Donegal to Belfast
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (AC by Marriott, Belfast)

    Included Activities

    • Stroll along Londonderry's 17th-century city walls with Local Specialist
    • See the street murals of the Bogside
    • Explore the Giant's Causeway
    • Orientation tour of Belfast including Big Fish at Donegall Quay, Titanic Quarter, Samson and Goliath cranes, Belfast City Hall and murals

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Belfast's sights during free time
    Landmarks
    Londonderry City Walls
    Bogside Murals
    Giant's Causeway
    Belfast City Hall
    Titanic Quarter
    Samson and Goliath Cranes
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 12

    Belfast to Dublin

    Belfast to Dublin
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Address Hotel Connolly)

    Included Activities

    • Morning journey through recent history of Belfast with Local Specialist taxi driver
    • Visit Guinness Storehouse with self-guided tour and pint at Gravity Bar

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Irish Cabaret performance
    Landmarks
    Guinness Storehouse
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 13

    Dublin

    Dublin
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Address Hotel Connolly)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Dublin with Local Specialist including St. Patrick's Cathedral, O'Connell Street and Custom House

    Optional Activities

    • Walk along Grafton Street
    • Explore Temple Bar
    • Stroll through St. Stephen's Green
    Landmarks
    St. Patrick's Cathedral
    O'Connell Street
    Custom House
    Grafton Street
    Temple Bar
    St. Stephen's Green
  15. Day 14

    Dublin to Liverpool

    Dublin to Liverpool
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Leonardo Hotel Liverpool)

    Included Activities

    • Return ferry across the Irish Sea
    • Orientation tour of Chester including Roman walls and black and white Tudor Rows
    Landmarks
    Chester Roman Walls
    Chester Tudor Rows
    Chester Cathedral
    Jubilee Clock
  16. Day 15

    Liverpool to Lake District

    Liverpool to Lake District
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (North Lakes Hotel and Spa Penrith, Castle Green Hotel Kendal)

    Included Activities

    • Drive through the Lake District
    • Admire Lake Windermere
    Landmarks
    Lake Windermere
    Lake District
  17. Day 16

    Lake District to Glasgow

    Lake District to Glasgow
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Centre)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop and visitor center
    • Visit The Kelpies in Falkirk with Travel Director
    • Orientation tour of Glasgow including 12th-century cathedral and George Square
    Landmarks
    Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop
    The Kelpies
    Glasgow Cathedral
    George Square
  18. Day 17

    Glasgow to Isle of Skye

    Glasgow to Isle of Skye
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Dunollie Hotel, Broadford)

    Included Activities

    • Pass Loch Lomond
    • Drive through Glencoe with Travel Director commentary
    • View Ben Nevis
    • See Eilean Donan Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic boat trip around Loch Lomond
    Landmarks
    Loch Lomond
    Trossachs
    Glencoe
    Ben Nevis
    Eilean Donan Castle
    Fort William
  19. Day 18

    Isle of Skye

    Isle of Skye
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Highlander)

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Glen Shiel
    • Travel along Loch Ness banks
    • Visit Battle of Culloden site
    Landmarks
    Glen Shiel
    Loch Ness
    Culloden Battlefield
  20. Day 19

    Scottish Highlands to Edinburgh

    Scottish Highlands to Edinburgh
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn)

    Included Activities

    • Visit St. Andrews, home to the oldest golf course in the world
    • Walk West Sands Beach at St. Andrews where Chariots of Fire was filmed
    • View the Old Course at St. Andrews

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Pitlochry
    Landmarks
    Pitlochry
    St. Andrews
    Old Course
    West Sands Beach
    Firth of Forth
  21. Day 20

    Edinburgh

    Edinburgh
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour with Local Specialist including Royal Mile, Palace of Holyroodhouse and Scottish Parliament building
    • Visit Edinburgh Castle
    • The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (included on departures that align with performance dates)
    Landmarks
    Royal Mile
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Scottish Parliament
    Edinburgh Castle
    Castle Rock
    Scott Memorial
    Princes Street
  22. Day 21

    Edinburgh to York

    Edinburgh to York
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Be My Guest dinner hosted by a local Yorkshire family featuring traditional British food)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Centre)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Alnwick with orientation
    • Orientation walk through York Shambles and York Minster
    • Be My Guest dinner at a private Yorkshire home with traditional British food
    Landmarks
    Alnwick Castle
    Tenantry Column
    Shambles
    York Minster
    York City Walls
  23. Day 22

    York to London

    York to London
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton London Kensington, The Tower)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Anne Hathaway's thatched cottage
    • Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace and Visitor Center
    Landmarks
    Anne Hathaway's Cottage
    Shakespeare's Birthplace
  24. Day 23

    London

    London
    Meals
    Breakfast

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