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Britain & Ireland Explorer (Classic, Summer, 15 Days)

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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 20 - 40
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London to York

    London to York
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner in York with the chance to get to know fellow travellers)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton, York)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon
    • Explore Stratford-upon-Avon town
    • Walk within York city walls
    • Visit the Shambles, York
    • See York Minster cathedral
    • Travel Director orientation of York
    Landmarks
    Shakespeare's Birthplace
    York Minster
    The Shambles, York
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  2. Day 2

    Durham to Edinburgh

    Durham to Edinburgh
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Leonardo Royal, Edinburgh)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Durham Castle
    • See Durham Cathedral
    • View Hadrian's Wall

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Experience: Scottish cultural dinner with haggis and ceilidh dancing
    Landmarks
    Durham Castle
    Durham Cathedral
    Hadrian's Wall
  3. Days 2 - 3

    Durham - Edinburgh

    Durham - Edinburgh
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Leonardo Royal, Edinburgh)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Durham Castle
    • See Durham Cathedral
    • View Hadrian's Wall
    • Journey down Royal Mile, Edinburgh
    • Visit Palace of Holyroodhouse
    • Walk Edinburgh Castle with Local Expert
    • See Scottish Crown Jewels
    • See Mons Meg
    • Explore New Town, Edinburgh

    Optional Activities

    • Shop on Princes Street
    • Visit historical museums
    • Visit artistic galleries
    • The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (select departures)
    Landmarks
    Durham Castle
    Durham Cathedral
    Hadrian's Wall
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Edinburgh Castle
    Scottish Crown Jewels
    Mons Meg
    Royal Mile
    New Town, Edinburgh
    Princes Street
  4. Day 3

    Edinburgh

    Edinburgh
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Leonardo Royal, Edinburgh)

    Included Activities

    • Journey down Royal Mile
    • Visit Palace of Holyroodhouse
    • Walk Edinburgh Castle with Local Expert
    • See Scottish Crown Jewels
    • See Mons Meg
    • Enjoy spectacular views from Edinburgh Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Shop on Princes Street
    • Visit historical museums
    • Visit artistic galleries
    • The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (select departures)
    Landmarks
    Royal Mile
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Edinburgh Castle
    Scottish Crown Jewels
    Mons Meg
    New Town
    Princes Street
  5. Day 4

    St. Andrews to Inverness

    St. Andrews to Inverness
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kingsmills, Inverness, The Glen Mhor)

    Included Activities

    • Explore St. Andrews
    • Visit Old Course, St. Andrews
    • Walk to West Sands Beach, St. Andrews
    • Travel Director orientation of Inverness

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll to West Sands Beach where 'Chariots of Fire' was filmed
    Landmarks
    St. Andrews Old Course
    West Sands Beach, St. Andrews
    Inverness Castle
    River Ness
  6. Day 5

    Inverness to Loch Lomond

    Inverness to Loch Lomond
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch and admire the oak woodlands and incredible scenery as you cruise one of Scotland's most beautiful lochs)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Castle Green, Kendal)

    Included Activities

    • Travel along Loch Ness
    • Journey through Glencoe
    • Cruise Loch Lomond
    • Light lunch on Loch Lomond cruise
    Landmarks
    Loch Ness
    Glencoe
    Loch Lomond
  7. Day 6

    Lake District to Liverpool

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

    Included Activities

    • Discover Lake District beauty

    Optional Activities

    • The Beatles City Tour Optional Experience
    Landmarks
    Lake District
  8. Day 7

    Liverpool to Dublin

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

    Included Activities

    • See Conwy Castle
    • Cross Isle of Anglesey
    • Set sail for Dublin from Holyhead
    Landmarks
    Conwy Castle
    Isle of Anglesey
    Holyhead
  9. Day 8

    Dublin

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Guinness Storehouse
    • Local Expert sightseeing of Dublin
    • See O'Connell Street
    • See Custom House
    • See Dublin Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Browse shops along Grafton Street
    • Explore Dublin independently
    Landmarks
    Guinness Storehouse
    O'Connell Street
    Custom House
    Dublin Castle
    Grafton Street
  10. Day 9

    Dublin to Killarney

    Dublin to Killarney
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious Farm-to-Table lunch with entrepreneur Ailbhe Gerrard, learning about sustainable farming, biodiversity, regenerative agriculture and sustainable honey crafting)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Gleneagle, Killarney)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Irish National Stud with equine professional
    • Visit Japanese Gardens
    • Meet Ailbhe Gerrard at Brookfield Farm
    • Farm-to-Table lunch at Brookfield Farm
    Landmarks
    Irish National Stud
    Japanese Gardens, Kildare
    Brookfield Farm
    Rock of Cashel
  11. Day 10

    Killarney

    Killarney
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dine-Around Evening at hand-picked selection of fine local restaurants with newfound friends)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Gleneagle, Killarney)

    Included Activities

    • Ring of Kerry tour
    • Travel Director orientation of Killarney
    • Dine-Around Evening at selected fine local restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Horse-drawn jaunting car ride with local jarveys
    • Gentle hike with Local Expert at Killarney National Park
    Landmarks
    Ring of Kerry
    Lakes of Killarney
    Ross Castle
    Killarney National Park
    Muckross Estate
  12. Day 11

    Blarney to Waterford

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

    Included Activities

    • Explore Blarney Castle
    • Kiss the Stone of Eloquence, Blarney Castle
    • Visit Blarney Castle gardens with senior gardener
    • Travel through Dungarvan
    • Explore Waterford historic walled city
    • See Reginald Tower, Waterford
    • Guided visit House of Waterford Crystal
    • Meet master craftsman at Waterford Crystal
    Landmarks
    Blarney Castle
    Stone of Eloquence (Blarney Stone)
    Dungarvan
    Waterford City Walls
    Reginald Tower
    House of Waterford Crystal
  13. Day 12

    Waterford to Cardiff

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

    Included Activities

    • Board ferry at Rosslare Harbour
    • Travel through Pembrokeshire
    • Orientation of Cardiff
    • See University of Wales
    • See Principality Stadium
    • See City Hall, Cardiff
    • See National Museum, Cardiff
    Landmarks
    Rosslare Harbour
    University of Wales
    Principality Stadium
    City Hall, Cardiff
    National Museum Cardiff
  14. Day 13

    Cardiff to London

    Cardiff to London
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Roman Baths, Bath
    • See Sacred Spring, Bath
    • See Great Bath, Bath
    • See temple remains, Bath
    • Explore museum displays, Bath
    • Bath orientation
    • See Royal Crescent, Bath
    • See Pulteney Bridge, Bath
    • See Bath Abbey
    • Visit Stonehenge
    Landmarks
    Roman Baths
    Royal Crescent
    Pulteney Bridge
    Bath Abbey
    Stonehenge
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    June 21st, 2024
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    June 20th, 2024
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    May 20th, 2024
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    April 23rd, 2024
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