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Britain and Ireland Grandeur - Signature

23 days
Start and end in London
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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 - 48
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton London Kensington)

    Optional Activities

    • Relax in the Royal Parks
    • Stroll along the Thames
    • Visit museums showcasing art, culture and antiquities
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  2. Day 2

    London

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton London Kensington)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Big Ben, Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey with Local Specialist

    Optional Activities

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

    London to Plymouth

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Copthorne Hotel Plymouth)

    Included Activities

    • Walk around Stonehenge
    • Orientation of Plymouth
    Landmarks
    Stonehenge
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Plymouth

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Copthorne Hotel Plymouth)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Plymouth including Royal Citadel and Mayflower Steps
    • Scenic drive on a Cornish excursion exploring seaside villages of Looe and Polperro
    Landmarks
    Royal Citadel
    Mayflower Steps
  5. Day 5

    Plymouth to Cardiff

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Park Inn by Radisson Cardiff City Center, Radisson Blu), Hotel (Park Inn by Radisson Cardiff City Center)

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Roman Baths in Bath
    • Orientation of Cardiff with Travel Director
    Landmarks
    Roman Baths
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  6. Day 6

    Cardiff to Waterford

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Fitzwilton Hotel Waterford), Hotel (The Fitzwilton Hotel, Waterford)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation of Cardiff including University of Wales, Principality Stadium, City Hall and National Museum
    • Ferry crossing across the Irish Sea
    Landmarks
    Principality Stadium
    City Hall
  7. Day 7

    Waterford to Killarney

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Killarney)

    Included Activities

    • Workshop tour at House of Waterford Crystal
    • Visit Blarney Castle and kiss the Blarney Stone
    Landmarks
    House of Waterford Crystal
    Blarney Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Killarney

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Killarney)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive on the Ring of Kerry
  9. Day 9

    Killarney to Galway

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    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 and Visitor Center
    Landmarks
    St. Mary's Cathedral
    King John's Castle
    Cliffs of Moher
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  10. Day 10

    Galway to Donegal

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Central Hotel Conference and Leisure Center Donegal)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Galway Cathedral
    • Stroll through Eyre Square
    • Orientation of Sligo
    • Visit Donegal Castle
    Landmarks
    Galway Cathedral
    Eyre Square
    Donegal Castle
  11. Day 11

    Donegal to Belfast

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (AC by Marriott , Stormont Hotel Belfast), Hotel (AC by Marriott, Belfast)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk along Londonderry's 17th-century city walls with Local Specialist
    • View street murals of the Bogside
    • Explore the Giant's Causeway
    • Orientation of Belfast
    Landmarks
    Londonderry City Walls
    Bogside
    Giant's Causeway
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Belfast to Dublin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Address Hotel Connolly)

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic taxi tour of Belfast with a local cabbie
    • Visit Guinness Storehouse with self-guided tour and pint at Gravity Bar

    Optional Activities

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

    Dublin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Address Hotel Connolly, Hampton by Hilton Dublin City Center), Hotel (The Address Hotel Connolly)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Dublin's iconic sights including St. Patrick's Cathedral with Local Specialist

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll Grafton Street
    • Visit Temple Bar
    • Explore St. Stephen's Green
    Landmarks
    St. Patrick's Cathedral
    Grafton Street
    Temple Bar
    St. Stephen's Green
  14. Day 14

    Dublin to Liverpool

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Leonardo Hotel Liverpool)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing across the Irish Sea
    • Orientation of Chester including Roman walls and Tudor Rows
    Landmarks
    Chester Roman Walls
    Jubilee Clock
  15. Day 15

    Liverpool to Lake District

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (North Lakes Hotel and Spa Penrith, Castle Green Hotel Kendal)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive through the Lake District
    Landmarks
    Lake Windermere
  16. Day 16

    Lake District to Glasgow

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Glasgow Center, Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Center), Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Center)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Gretna Green and Famous Blacksmiths Shop visitor center
    • Visit The Kelpies sculptures at Falkirk
    • Orientation of Glasgow with Travel Director
    Landmarks
    The Kelpies
    Glasgow Cathedral
    George Square
  17. Day 17

    Glasgow to Isle of Skye

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kings Arms, The Dunollie, Broadford), Hotel (The Dunollie Hotel, Broadford)

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Loch Lomond
    • Drive through Glencoe
    • View Ben Nevis
    • View Eilean Donan Castle

    Optional Activities

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

    Isle of Skye to Scottish Highlands

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Highlander Hotel), Hotel (The Highlander)

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Glen Shiel
    • Drive along Loch Ness
    • Visit Culloden Visitor Center and Battlefield site
    Landmarks
    Loch Ness
    Culloden Battlefield
  19. Day 19

    Scottish Highlands to Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn , Novotel Edinburgh Center), Hotel (Holiday Inn)

    Included Activities

    • Visit St. Andrews and Old Course golf area
    Landmarks
    St. Andrews Old Course
    West Sands Beach
  20. Day 20

    Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn , Novotel Edinburgh Center), Hotel (Holiday Inn)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Royal Mile, Palace of Holyroodhouse and Scottish Parliament with Local Specialist
    • Visit Edinburgh Castle
    • Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (included on departures that coincide with performance dates)
    Landmarks
    Edinburgh Castle
    Royal Mile
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Scottish Parliament
  21. Day 21

    Edinburgh to York

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional British dinner hosted by a local family in their elegant town house in York or impressive country house overlooking the Vale of York)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Center)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Alnwick Castle
    • Orientation walk of York including the Shambles
    • Visit York Minster
    • Be My Guest dinner at a Yorkshire family home
    Landmarks
    Alnwick Castle
    The Shambles
    York Minster
  22. Day 22

    York to London

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

    Included Activities

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

    London

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      This particular Brendan Vacations tour is not available through our Australian region. However, it is operated under our Trafalgar brand, so we can offer it to you through Trafalgar instead. For a July 3, 2027 departure, the rate is AUD 11,525.00 per person based on twin room accommodation. Please note that pricing varies depending on the departure date, so if you share your preferred exact travel date, we can provide you with an accurate quote.

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      Are you referring to the suggested tour Britain and Ireland Grandeur, operated by Trafalgar Tours? Concerning the payment, can you please tell us more about it to ensure that we're on the same page? A gentle reminder that Brendan Vacation tours are available for guests from the US and Canada.

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