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Take a one-of-a-kind trip to the ancient Roman city of Bath, enjoy a visit to the iconic Guinness Storehouse in Dublin and experience the majesty of Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh. This 22-day tour of Britain and Ireland is brought to life by Local Experts, with an arsenal of immersive experiences. Explore Ireland’s medieval city of Kilkenny and it's castle. Cross England’s Salisbury Plains to prehistoric Stonehenge where a tour unlocks some of the secrets held by these 5000-year-old megaliths, while the Viking city of York charms all with its maze of narrow streets and close quarter homes.
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Itineraries
Day 1
London to Stratford-upon-Avon
At 08:00, meet your Travel Director at the hotel in London.
After a warm welcome, settle into your luxury coach and
head westward through the green Chiltern Hills. Stop in
Oxford, where your Travel Director will introduce you to the
City of Dreaming Spires, home to the world's most famous
university. With time at leisure, why not enjoy a visit to the
renowned Ashmolean Museum or browse through the local
indoor market? Continue via pretty Cotswolds villages to
Stratford-upon-Avon. Visit the half-timbered house where
William Shakespeare was born, now a museum full of
memorabilia relating to his life. Later, join your Travel
Director and fellow travellers at a local restaurant for a warm
and friendly Welcome Dinner with drinks.
Meals: Dinner
Hotel: Swan's Nest, Stratford-upon-Avon
Day 2
Medieval York
A leisurely drive brings you to the historic city of York; its
story going back to the time of the Romans and the Vikings.
Inside the ancient city walls, see York Minster, the largest
medieval church in northern Europe. Explore the maze of
narrow streets to the topsy-turvy Shambles, where warped,
overhanging timber-framed houses lean so far that they
almost touch! Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Hilton, York
Day 3
By the Lakes to Edinburgh
Travel across the Yorkshire Dales and wild Pennines to the
picturesque Lake District. A scenic wonderland awaits, with
rugged mountains and tranquil waters that inspired a host of
English poets, including Wordsworth, Coleridge, Tennyson
and Shelley. After a visit to Wordsworth’s grave in the village
of Grasmere, cross into Scotland and stop briefly at Gretna
Green. This is the famous spot where runaway lovers were
married over the anvil at the blacksmith's shop. Then it’s on to
the majestic Scottish capital.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Edinburgh Marriott Holyrood
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES: Ceilidh Evening and Dinner at Ghillie Dhu
Day 4
Scotland's City of Culture
Join a Local Expert for a trip along Princes Street to see the
ornate Victorian Gothic monument to Sir Walter Scott and
the elegant 18th century New Town with its classical Adam
facades. Over in the Old Town, see the Palace of
Holyroodhouse - the official Scottish residence of His
Majesty, The King and visit the castle, home of Mons Meg,
the Stone of Destiny and the Honours of Scotland -
Scotland's glittering Crown Jewels. The rest of the day is at
leisure. Perhaps research your family tartan in the Tartan
Centre or visit the art treasures in the National Gallery?In the
evening, select departures will attend The Royal Edinburgh
Military Tattoo - a colourful mix of pipes and drums, dance
and display, set against the floodlit backdrop of Edinburgh
Castle.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Edinburgh Marriott Holyrood
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES: Royal Edinburgh, Dinner In Edinburgh, Edinburgh - The Untold Story
Day 5
Fife and Aberdeen
Cross the Firth of Forth into Fife. Make your way to St.
Andrews, home to the Old Course and birthplace of golf.
Enjoy free time to explore. Perhaps stroll to West Sands
Beach where the famous 'Chariots of Fire' scene was
filmed? Alternately, wander to St. Andrews University where
the love story of Kate Middleton meeting her Prince
Charming began. Test your senses on a visit to a local
Whisky Distillery for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience
before continuing to our hotel in Aberdeen, a 19th-century
baronial mansion located within 30 acres of stunning
grounds.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Ardoe House Hotel and Spa, Aberdeen
Day 6
Aberdeen to Wick
Travel through Scotland’s northeast, where barley fields and
coastal villages reflect a deep-rooted whisky tradition. Arrive
at Loch Ness, deeper than the North Sea in parts and vast
enough to hold all of England’s lakes combined. Cruise
across the storied waters of Loch Ness, passing Bona
Lighthouse at the loch’s northern tip, once vital to navigation
in the 19th century. Your Travel Director shares the loch’s
geological secrets and enduring tales of Nessie, still the
subject of scientific study and local lore. Continue north to
Wick, a fishing port that once led Europe in herring exports.
Just before arriving, look out for Ebenezer Place, the world’s
shortest street at just 2.06 m (6.7 ft).
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: The Norseman, Wick
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES: An Evening of Scots-Gaelic Cultur
Day 7
Orkney Islands Experience
Start the day by boarding the ferry to the beautiful Orkney
Islands where the countryside is breathtakingly majestic and
the tranquillity supports a quieter pace of life. Here the hardy
locals say they live ‘below the wind and above the water.’
Your Travel Director accompanies you as you visit the small
chapel built by Italian prisoners during World War II, the old
Norse Town of Kirkwall, 5000-year-old village of Skara Brae
and the mysterious Ring of Brodgar.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: The Norseman, Wick
Day 8
Over the Sea to Skye
Relax and enjoy the stunning landscapes of lochs and
mountains on your way to the fishing town of Ullapool.
Continue alongside Loch Carron and through Glen Carron,
before crossing to the magical Isle of Skye - the largest and
most beautiful island of the Inner Hebrides. Hear the story of
the song 'Over the Sea to Skye,' which tells of young Flora
MacDonald and how she helped to rescue Bonnie Prince
Charlie, who fled in disguise after his defeat at Culloden.
Admire the scenic splendour on the way to your hotel in
Broadford.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: The Dunollie, Broadford
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES: Isle Of Skye Tour
Day 9
Loch Lomond to Glasgow
Return to the mainland to see the remote Eilean Donan
Castle, which under a clear sky offers a perfect reflection in
its loch. Move on to the WWII Commando Memorial for a
chance to view Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain.
Continue on to the Valley of Glencoe, its dramatic peaks still
echoing with the ghastly cries of massacred clansmen. Stop
on the Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond, known as the 'Queen
of Scottish Lakes' according to Sir Walter Scott, before
arriving in Glasgow.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Radisson Blu, Glasgow
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES: Glasgow Dinner, Guided Visit and Dinner at The Mackintosh at the Willow
Day 10
Walk in the Giant’s Steps on the way to Derry/Londonderry
Cross the Irish Sea with views of the Isle of Arran en route.
On arrival in Northern Ireland, travel to the UNESCO-listed
Giant’s Causeway, where over 40,000 hexagonal basalt
columns were formed by volcanic activity over 60 million
years ago. Walk across this striking geological landscape,
one of the country’s most recognised natural wonders. Later,
continue to Londonderry, Northern Ireland’s only remaining
walled city, where centuries of history are preserved within
its original 17th-century ramparts.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Da Vinci's, Londonderry
Day 11
Belleek and Sligo Bay
In the morning, meet Ronan, one of the nation's great
storytellers, as he takes you inside Derry/Londonderry's wellpreserved walls, still topped with cannons. Walk down steep
Shipquay Street, with its elegant Georgian houses, to the
Gothic Guildhall, and cross the border to see O’Donnell’s
Castle in Donegal. Journey south to the Belleek Pottery &
Visitor Centre, nestled on the banks of the River Erne. Meet
some of the specialist craftspeople and see artisan
techniques in action during your visit. Then it’s on to your
country retreat, set on the scenic shores of Sligo Bay.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Clayton, Sligo
Day 12
Galway and Limerick
Experience the beautiful rugged landscape of Connemara, a
wonderland of rivers, lakes and silent hills. Continue to
Galway, where your Travel Director will show you St.
Nicholas Cathedral, the Spanish Arch and Eyre Square,
dedicated to the late US President John F. Kennedy. Move
onto your hotel in Limerick, famous for rhymes, lace and
Georgian houses.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: The George, Limerick
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES: Medieval Castle Banque
Day 13
Adare to Killarney
Start the day with an exploration of Limerick where you will
see King John's Castle, St. Mary's Cathedral and the Treaty
Stone. As a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, meet John
and Freda, passionate restaurant owners. Learn how their
farm-to-table concept operates and enjoy a delicious meal
made from fresh ingredients all sourced within a five-mile
radius.
Continue your journey through the land of song and legend
via the picturesque thatched village of Adare, into County
Kerry and onto your Killarney hotel. At night your DineAround Evening offers you authentic and intimate dining as
you choose from a hand-picked selection of local
restaurants, ranging in style and ambiance.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Aghadoe Heights/ Great Southern
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES: Jaunting Car Ride
Day 14
Ring of Kerry Experience
In the morning, enjoy a trip around the Ring of Kerry, one of
the world’s most scenic journeys. See towering cliffs, lush
lakelands, remote villages, Ireland’s highest mountain range
and the three peaceful Lakes of Killarney. With time at
leisure, perhaps hire a bicycle and take advantage of the
many cycle trails that Killarney has to offer around the lake
or through the National Park?
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Aghadoe Heights/ Great Southern
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES: Celtic Steps, Gaelic Roots
Day 15
Blarney Castle and Cork
Cross the rugged Derrynasaggart Mountains this morning
and head for Blarney. Visit the ruined 15th century castle that
is home to the famous Stone of Eloquence. It is said that
those whose lips caress the Stone of Eloquence are
bestowed with the power to persuade, flatter and coax.
Continue on to Cork, Ireland's second most populous city,
built on the River Lee. Enjoy a city tour before checking into
your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Maldron South Mall, Cork
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES: Queenstown Story, A Tour of Cork's Inner City
Day 16
Kilkenny and Dublin
Travel to the medieval city of Kilkenny to visit Kilkenny
Castle. Learn how the castle was built in 1195 after the
Norman Conquest of Ireland and admire its beautifully
restored Victorian era rooms. Continue to Ireland’s lively
capital, Dublin, and spend a leisurely evening relaxing,
exploring or perhaps taking in a famous Irish cabaret?
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Trinity City, Dublin
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES: Dublin Dinner and Cabare
Day 17
In Dublin’s Fair City
Experience Ireland's national, world-famous drink with a visit
to the Guinness Storehouse. Gain a fascinating insight into
the history and traditions behind its production. Then meet
your Local Expert who will show you the sights of the city,
including Dublin's elegant Georgian squares, O’Connell
Street and the Custom House. The afternoon is at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Trinity City, Dublin
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES: Experience the Ancient Monastic Site of Glendalough, Dinner in Dublin City
Day 18
Across the Irish Sea to Liverpool
Cross the Irish Sea for a stop in Wales and see Conwy
Castle. Return to England and stop in Liverpool for an
orientation of the city. Consider an Optional Experience tour
featuring the history of The Beatles.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Maldron, Liverpool
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES: Famous Sights and the Fab Fou
Day 19
The Welsh Marches to Cardiff
Continue through the countryside to the Welsh capital and
see the Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Clayton, Cardiff
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES: Cardiff Castle Tour, Welsh Evening
Day 20
Bath and Somerset
Cross the soaring Severn Bridge to reach the elegant
Georgian city of Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built
in amphitheatre-style on the surrounding hills. An orientation
of the city will show you the impressive Pulteney Bridge and
gothic Bath Abbey, famous for the sculpture of angels
climbing Jacob's Ladder before a visit to the well-preserved
Roman Baths. Journey on to Somerset, visit Wells Cathedral,
as you make your way to Plymouth for the night.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Plymouth/Copthorne Hotel Plymouth.
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES: Dinner in Devon
Day 21
Discover Dartmoor
Explore Dartmoor with Insight Choice. Choose to join a
scenic exploration of Dartmoor National Park. Alternatively,
cruise the scenic Plymouth harbour, where 400 years ago
the Mayflower set sail for America. Back in Plymouth, enjoy
a glass of wine and a delectable Celebration Dinner with
your newfound friends as you toast to an inspiring journey.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Plymouth/Copthorne Hotel Plymouth.
Day 22
Ancient Stonehenge to London
Travel across Salisbury Plain to visit the prehistoric and
mysterious Stonehenge, where the strange and awe-inspiring
monoliths are reputed to be up to 5,000 years old. Your
discovery of Britain and Ireland concludes upon your return
to the hotel in London.
Meals: Breakfast
- 22 days exploring England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Ireland
- 21 nights’ hand-picked accommodation with daily breakfast and many dinners
- Luxury coach travel with extra legroom and onboard Wi-Fi
- Professional Travel Director and Local Experts throughout
- Sightseeing and entrance fees to major attractions including Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Edinburgh Castle, Loch Ness, Giant’s Causeway, and Stonehenge
- Scenic ferry crossings between Britain and Ireland
- All hotel service charges, tips, and porterage
Highlights include:
- Visit Oxford, York, the Lake District, and cross into Scotland via Gretna Green
- Explore Edinburgh with options for the Royal Military Tattoo or Ghillie Dhu Ceilidh dinner
- Cruise Loch Ness and visit Orkney, Skye, and Eilean Donan Castle
- Experience the Giant’s Causeway, Derry/Londonderry, Galway, and the Cliffs of Moher
- Tour Blarney Castle, Kilkenny, Dublin, Cardiff, Bath, and the ancient monument of Stonehenge
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences, including whisky tasting and farm-to-table dining in Ireland
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