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Britain and Ireland Explorer - Premium (Small Group) (32 destinations)

16 days
Start and end in London
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 24
All Ages Welcome
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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 Knightsbridge boutiques
    • Stroll along the Thames to Tower Bridge
    • Visit the Tower of London
    Landmarks
    Tower Bridge
    Tower of London
    Hyde Park
    Knightsbridge
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  2. Day 2

    London to York

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner and the chance to get to know your fellow travelers in York)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton York)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon
    • Walk York city walls and explore the Shambles
    • Visit York Minster cathedral
    • Welcome dinner and evening with fellow travelers in York
    Landmarks
    Shakespeare's Birthplace
    York Minster
    The Shambles
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  3. Day 3

    York to Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Durham castle and cathedral
    • View part of Hadrian's Wall
    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

    • Journey down Royal Mile to Palace of Holyroodhouse
    • Explore New Town
    • Walk Edinburgh Castle with Local Expert and view Scottish Crown Jewels and Mons Meg

    Optional Activities

    • Shop on Princes Street
    • The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (select departures)
    Landmarks
    Royal Mile
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Edinburgh Castle
    Princes Street
    Scott Memorial
  5. Day 5

    Edinburgh to Inverness

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

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll to West Sands Beach where Chariots of Fire was filmed
    Landmarks
    St. Andrews Old Course
    West Sands Beach
  6. Day 6

    Inverness to Kendal

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch aboard Loch Lomond cruise)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Castle Green, Kendal)

    Included Activities

    • Travel along Loch Ness and hear tales of the legendary creature
    • Journey through Glencoe
    • Cruise Loch Lomond with light lunch
    Landmarks
    Loch Ness
    Glencoe
    Loch Lomond
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  7. Day 7

    Kendal to Liverpool

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Maldron, Liverpool)

    Included Activities

    • Discover the beauty of the Lake District

    Optional Activities

    • The Beatles City Tour (optional experience)
    Landmarks
    Lake District
  8. Day 8

    Glasgow to Liverpool

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Maldron, Liverpool)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Gretna Green
    • Explore Lake District scenery

    Optional Activities

    • The Beatles City Tour (optional experience)
    Landmarks
    Gretna Green
    Lake District
  9. Day 9

    Liverpool to Dublin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Trinity City Hotel, Dublin)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Conwy Castle with town walls and views of Snowdonia
    Landmarks
    Conwy Castle
    Isle of Anglesey
    Holyhead
  10. Day 10

    Dublin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Trinity City Hotel, Dublin)

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Guinness Storehouse
    • Sightseeing with Local Expert - Dublin's elegant squares, O'Connell Street, Custom House, and Dublin Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Browse shops along Grafton Street
    Landmarks
    Guinness Storehouse
    O'Connell Street
    Custom House
    Dublin Castle
    Grafton Street
  11. Day 11

    Dublin to Killarney

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Farm-to-Table lunch at Brookfield Farm featuring sustainable honey from Ailbhe Gerrard)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Gleneagle, Killarney)

    Included Activities

    • Behind-the-scenes visit to the Irish National Stud
    • Visit the Japanese Gardens
    • Meet Ailbhe Gerrard at Brookfield Farm and enjoy Farm-to-Table lunch
    Landmarks
    National Stud
    Japanese Gardens
    Brookfield Farm
  12. Day 12

    Killarney

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dine-Around Evening - authentic and intimate dining with fellow travelers at a hand-picked selection of fine local restaurants)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Gleneagle, Killarney)

    Included Activities

    • Ring of Kerry scenic drive
    • Horse-drawn jaunting car ride with local jarveys (Brendan Choice option) OR gentle hike with Local Expert along lake shore past Ross Castle (Brendan Choice option)
    • Dine-Around Evening at a hand-picked fine local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Ring of Kerry
    Lakes of Killarney
    Ross Castle
    Muckross Estate
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  13. Day 13

    Killarney to Waterford

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

    Included Activities

    • Blarney Castle - either kiss the Stone of Eloquence (Brendan Choice option) OR guided garden tour with senior gardener (Brendan Choice option)
    • Visit Waterford's historic walled city and Reginald Tower
    • Guided visit to House of Waterford Crystal and meet master crafter
    • Celebration dinner with wine in Waterford
    Landmarks
    Blarney Castle
    Dungarvan
    Waterford
    Reginald Tower
    House of Waterford Crystal
  14. Day 14

    Waterford to Cardiff

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Clayton, Cardiff)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing the Irish Sea from Rosslare
    • Orientation of Cardiff - University of Wales, Principality Stadium, City Hall, National Museum
    Landmarks
    Rosslare Harbour
    Pembrokeshire
    University of Wales
    Principality Stadium
    Cardiff City Hall
    National Museum Cardiff
  15. Day 15

    Cardiff to London

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Clermont Victoria, London)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Roman Baths - Sacred Spring, Great Bath, temple remains, and artifact museum
    • Walk around Stonehenge megaliths
    Landmarks
    Roman Baths
    Bath
    Stonehenge
  16. Day 16

    London

    Meals
    Breakfast

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