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

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

Summary

Starts
London
Duration
15 days
Languages
English
Difficulty
Easy
Minimum age
5 years

Description

Embark on a captivating 15-day adventure through the heart of the British Isles and Ireland. This multi-day tour invites you to explore iconic cities, historic landmarks, and breathtaking landscapes. From the bustling streets of London to the serene shores of Loch Lomond, each day promises new discoveries and unforgettable experiences. Delight in the rich history of Edinburgh, the musical legacy of Liverpool, and the enchanting beauty of the Ring of Kerry. With comfortable accommodations and expertly guided tours, this journey offers a perfect blend of culture, nature, and relaxation. Join us for an extraordinary exploration of these captivating lands.

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Included

: Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.

Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).

You may purchase transfers from/to London Heathrow and Gatwick airports on arrival and departure days, or when additional night accommodation has been booked through Insight Vacations. Alternatively, please make your own way from/to the airport.

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14 Breakfast (B)

5 Dinner (D)

2 Lunch (L)

York: Enjoy a traditional Yorkshire dinner and the chance to get to know your fellow travelers.

Loch Lomond: Enjoy a light lunch and admire the oak woodlands and incredible scenery as you cruise one of Scotland's most beautiful lochs, a favorite nature spot of the locals.

Dublin: Visit the Guinness Storehouse to learn about Ireland's national drink.

Killarney: Choose from a fine selection of local restaurants on your Dine-Around evening.

Waterford: Celebrate the culmination of your escorted journey with wine, good cheer and palate-pleasing cuisine.

County Tipperary: Meet entrepreneur Ailbhe and hear about her passion for sustainable farming. Learn about biodiversity, regenerative agriculture and the secret to crafting the most delicious honey on the island over a delicious Farm-to-Table lunch. Aibhe has been sharing her keen interest and experience in the various courses she has been running since 2015, putting sustainable farming at the heart of local education programs and contributing important research. Brookfield Farm's various activities all support sustainable farming practices, organically certified activities, habitat protection and tree planting initiatives. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 4 & 12: Quality Education  & Sustainable Production and Consumption.

jain, vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher, meat

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Choose between two carefully selected activities

Killarney: Explore on a horse-drawn jaunting car with local jarveys.

Killarney: Join a gentle hike with a nature guide in Killarney National Park and admire stunning mountains, lakes, woods and waterfalls. Stroll along the lake shore and past the impressive 15th Century Ross Castle and the famous Muckross Estate, a charming 19th Century mansion and grounds. Alternatively, enjoy a memorable ride on a horse-drawn jaunting car with the local jarveys.

Blarney: Visit the lush gardens of the Blarney Castle estate with a senior gardener.

Blarney: It is said that those who kiss the Blarney Stone, the famous stone of eloquence, are bestowed with the power to persuade, flatter and coax. Take your turn at giving it a peck knowing that the stone was sourced from 330-million-year-old limestone.

Kildare: Horse racing is key part of Irish culture; and you'll gain a rare insight into it on your visit to the Irish National Stud. Set in Kildare at the breeding ground of champions and the birthplace of legends, explore the foaling unit, museum and the stallions that continue to make racing history. As the only stud farm in Ireland open to the public, learn the insights of horse-racing at a site whose former visitors include queens and presidents.

Waterford: Visit Waterford Crystal to learn more about the art of crystal carving that has been practised here since the late 1700s. See master crafters utilize traditional cutting and blowing methods at one of the few remaining artisan workshops.

Stratford-upon-Avon: Learn about the life of William Shakespeare, arguably history's most famous writer, when you visit his birthplace. Then enjoy some time to explore this pretty town with its iconic Tudor houses.

Durham: See the castle and Romanesque cathedral.

Hadrian's Wall: Stop to see part of the ancient wall that once marked the border of the Roman Empire.

Edinburgh: Explore the city with your Local Expert as you travel along Princes Street to see the Scott Memorial, the neoclassical Adam facades of New Town and the official Scottish residence of the King, Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Edinburgh: Explore Edinburgh Castle with your Local Expert to see the Scottish Crown Jewels and the Mons Meg up close.

Edinburgh: A hush descends, and eyes turn to the castle. The skirl of the pipes rises and drums crack the night air as a tide of tunics and tartan flood from the drawbridge. For a limited time in August, witness the incredible spectacle of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

St. Andrews: Spend time in St Andrews, a coastal university town shaped by old quadrangles, sea air and open links. Walk to the stretch of West Sands Beach where Chariots of Fire filmed its iconic scene, then look across the Old Course, regarded as the birthplace of modern golf.

Loch Ness: Travel along the shores of Loch Ness, taking in wide views and hearing stories of the legendary creature said to lurk beneath its dark water.

Liverpool: Stay in the home city of The Beatles.

Conwy: See Conwy Castle, the magnificent medieval fortress still towering over the town after 700 years. Climb the restored spiral staircase, scale the great towers and walk a complete circle around the battlements. Admire the unbroken town walls of Conwy down and enjoy amazing views out across the craggy mountains of Snowdonia. The spectacular castle was built by King Edward I and his architect Master James of St George in just four years between 1283 and 1287.

Holyhead: Set sail for Dublin across the Irish Sea.

Dublin: See Dublin's elegant Georgian squares, O'Connell Street and the Custom House with a Local Expert

Cashel: See the Rock of Cashel where St. Patrick preached.

Ring of Kerry: Venture into a world of towering cliffs, lush lakelands, beaches, fields dotted with sheep, rocky coastline, remote villages and historical sites, as you journey the magical Ring of Kerry. This 111-mile circular route is the best place to admire Ireland's scenic beauty and truly one of the most beautiful drives in the world.

Waterford: Explore the town and see Reginald's Tower and the remains of the city walls.

Rosslare Harbour: Board your ferry to cross the Irish Sea.

Cardiff: Learn more about Wales' capital and cultural hub, Cardiff, as you enjoy an orientation of this vibrant city.

Bath: Visit the Roman Baths, one of the best-preserved ancient bathhouses in Northern Europe whose waters still flow today. Enjoy a personal exploration of the site, including the Sacred Spring, original Great Bath, temple remains and museum displays of artifacts uncovered on site. This complex offers a clear view of public bathing and religious practices during the Roman occupation of Britain nearly 2,000 years ago.

Bath: During an orientation you will see the Royal Crescent, Pulteney Bridge and Bath Abbey.

Stonehenge: Walk around the strange, awe-inspiring megaliths that have reputedly stood for 5,000 years.

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York: The Hilton York is situated within the city walls, close to the York Minster and the best this city has to offer.

Edinburgh: Located in a Georgian terrace in the heart of the city, the Crowne Plaza Edinburgh - Royal Terrace is a short walk away Prince’s Street.

Inverness: The traditional Columba Hotel provides enviable views over the River Ness and Inverness Castle.

Bowness-on-Windermere: The Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa is contained in a 17th century building and rests on the shores of Windermere, England’s largest lake.

Chester: The Hallmark Hotel The Queen, Chester is set in a grand Victorian building and has just undergone a multi-million pound restoration.

Dublin: Trinity City Hotel is situated on a historic site, in the heart of Dublin, adjacent to Trinity College Dublin.

Killarney: In the heart of the town centre, the Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa overlooks Killarney National Park and is the perfect location to enjoy the stunning scenery and the local 'craic.'

Killarney: The 4-Star Killarney Avenue Hotel echoes old-world charm and is located in the heart of downtown Killarney.

Waterford: Dooley's Hotel Waterford has been family-run for generations and is conveniently located inside Waterford’s City Centre.

Cardiff: Clayton Hotel Cardiff is located in the heart of the city on St. Mary Street, just a short walk from Cardiff's premium sporting facility, Millennium Stadium.

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York: Your Travel Director will show you the York Minster, the city walls and the medieval Shambles during your orientation of the city.

Inverness: With your Travel Director, see the River Ness, Inverness Castle and beautiful scenery as you explore the history of this Highland city.

Killarney: Take a gentle orientation through Killarney as your Travel Director brings the town’s history to life. Streets lined with shopfronts, church spires and the curve of the surrounding mountains help you place the stories being shared.

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Destinations

Photo of aerial view of Salisbury cathedral in the spring morning, England.Salisbury
Glencoe
Photo of aerial view of the Church of the Holy Trinity, where Shakesphere is buried, River Avon, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England.Stratford-upon-Avon
Holyhead
Isle of Anglesey
Blair Atholl
Photo of the waterfront at Waterford in Ireland.Waterford
Photo of beautiful landscape of Killarney, a city of Ireland.Killarney
Blarney
Kildare
Highland - region in United KingdomInverness
Bath - city in United KingdomBath
London, England - Panoramic skyline view of Bank and Canary Wharf, central London's leading financial districts with famous skyscrapers at golden hour sunset with blue sky and clouds.London
Conwy
Bowness-on-Windermere
York
County Durham
Photo of Cardiff, United Kingdom by Margaret DeckerCardiff
Photo of beautiful view of the old town city of Edinburgh from Calton Hill, United Kingdom.Edinburgh
Aerial view of Dublin city center at sunset with River Liffey and Samuel Beckett bridge in the middle. Bridge designed by Santiago Calatrava.Dublin
New Ross - city in IrelandNew Ross
Photo of aerial view of Liverpool ,England.Liverpool

Map

Attractions

Photo of Guinness Storehouse, Popular Tourist Attraction in Dublin, Ireland.Guinness Storehouse
Dromana gate, Cappoquin, The Municipal District of Dungarvan — Lismore, County Waterford, Munster, IrelandDromana gate
Irish National Stud & Gardens, Tully East, Kildare ED, The Municipal District of Kildare — Newbridge, County Kildare, Leinster, IrelandIrish National Stud & Gardens
photo of Blarney Castle, Co.Cork, Ireland, home of world famous Blarney Stone .Blarney Stone
Photo of the entrance to Dublin Zoo in the Phoenix park, Dublin. Opened in 1831 it covers an area of 28 hectares in the heart of Dublin City.Dublin Zoo
House of Waterford Crystal, Park, Waterford City Metropolitan District, Waterford, County Waterford, Munster, IrelandHouse of Waterford Crystal

Daily Itinerary

Day1

Day 1
Day 1: Arrival in London

  • London - Arrival day
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Welcome to the vibrant city of London, where history meets modernity. After settling into your hotel (Hilton or similar), the afternoon is yours to explore. Stroll through the lush greenery of Hyde Park or indulge in some retail therapy in the chic boutiques of Knightsbridge. For a taste of history, wander along the Thames to the iconic Tower Bridge and the historic Tower of London.

Day2

Day 2
Day 2: From Shakespeare to York

  • London
  • York
  • Stratford-upon-Avon
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Embark on a journey to Stratford-upon-Avon, the charming town on the River Avon, and delve into the world of William Shakespeare at his birthplace. Continue to the historic city of York, where you'll wander the medieval streets of The Shambles and marvel at the grandeur of York Minster. Conclude your day with a delightful dinner with your Travel Director.

Day3

Day 3
Day 3: Castles and Roman Heritage

  • York
  • Edinburgh
  • County Durham
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Discover the historical treasures of Durham, with its majestic castle and Romanesque cathedral. As you travel north, catch a glimpse of Hadrian's Wall, a testament to Roman engineering. Cross into Scotland and arrive in the elegant capital of Edinburgh, where history and culture await.

Day4

Day 4
Day 4: Royal Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh
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Explore the regal charm of Edinburgh, starting with a visit to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Walk the historic Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle, where breathtaking views and Scotland's Crown Jewels await. Spend your afternoon shopping on Princes Street or enjoy the spectacle of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (seasonal).

Day5

Day 5
Day 5: From Golf to the Highlands

  • Edinburgh
  • Blair Atholl
  • Inverness
  • More

Cross the Firth of Forth into Fife and visit St. Andrews, the birthplace of golf. Enjoy free time to explore the town and its famous West Sands Beach. Journey through the scenic landscapes of Blair Atholl and the Grampian Mountains to reach the charming city of Inverness.

Day6

Day 6
Day 6: Scenic Scottish Splendor

  • Bowness-on-Windermere
  • Inverness
  • Glencoe
  • More

Embark on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Scotland. Travel along the mysterious Loch Ness and hear tales of the legendary Nessie. Continue through the dramatic scenery of Glencoe before reaching the serene shores of Loch Lomond, where you'll enjoy a leisurely cruise and a light lunch.

Day7

Day 7
Day 7: From Lakes to Liverpool

  • Bowness-on-Windermere
  • Liverpool
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Discover the natural beauty of the Lake District, a haven for nature lovers. Continue to the vibrant city of Liverpool, where you can opt for The Beatles City Tour and immerse yourself in the musical legacy of the Fab Four.

Day8

Day 8
Day 8: Castles and Crossings

  • Liverpool
  • Holyhead
  • Isle of Anglesey
  • Conwy
  • Dublin
  • More

Travel through Wales and marvel at the imposing Conwy Castle. Cross over to the Isle of Anglesey and catch a glimpse of the village with Europe's longest name. From Holyhead, set sail for the vibrant city of Dublin, Ireland's capital.

Day9

Day 9
Day 9: Dublin Delights

  • Dublin
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  • Guinness Storehouse
  • Dublin Zoo
  • More

Immerse yourself in the rich history of Dublin with a visit to the Guinness Storehouse, where you'll uncover the secrets of Ireland's iconic brew. Explore the city's elegant squares and landmarks, including O'Connell Street and Dublin Castle. Spend your afternoon soaking up the vibrant atmosphere or shopping along Grafton Street.

Day10

Day 10
Day 10: Equine Excellence and Farm Fresh

  • Kildare
  • Killarney
  • Dublin
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  • Dromana gate
  • Irish National Stud & Gardens
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Venture into Ireland's premier horse breeding region for an exclusive visit to the National Stud. Explore the serene Japanese Gardens before heading to Brookfield Farm. Here, you'll meet a passionate beekeeper and enjoy a delicious Farm-to-Table lunch, celebrating sustainable practices.

Day11

Day 11
Day 11: The Enchanting Ring of Kerry

  • New Ross
  • Killarney
  • More
  • Ross Castle
  • Falconry Kerry (in Killarney)
  • Kingdom Falconry
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Embark on a scenic journey around the Ring of Kerry, where towering cliffs and tranquil lakes await. Discover the beauty of the Lakes of Killarney and choose between a horse-drawn jaunting car ride or a gentle hike along the lake shore, taking in the stunning views of Ross Castle.

Day12

Day 12
Day 12: Castles and Crystal

  • Killarney
  • Waterford
  • Blarney
  • More
  • Blarney Stone
  • House of Waterford Crystal
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Explore the enchanting town of Blarney, where you can kiss the famous Stone of Eloquence or wander through the lush gardens. Journey to the historic city of Waterford and enjoy a guided tour of the renowned House of Waterford Crystal, meeting master craftsmen at work.

Day13

Day 13
Day 13: From Ireland to Wales

  • Waterford
  • Cardiff
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Set sail from Rosslare to the picturesque landscapes of Pembrokeshire. Continue through the scenic valleys of southern Wales to Cardiff, where the imposing Cardiff Castle and the vibrant Principality Stadium await exploration.

Day14

Day 14
Day 14: Ancient Wonders and Modern Marvels

  • Bath
  • Cardiff
  • London
  • Salisbury
  • More

Visit the well-preserved Roman Baths in the city of Bath before journeying across the Salisbury Plain to the enigmatic Stonehenge. Return to London, where the remainder of the day is yours to explore or relax at your leisure.

Day15

Day 15
Day 15: Farewell to an Unforgettable Journey

  • London - Departure day
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As your remarkable journey comes to an end, enjoy a final breakfast in London before bidding farewell to newfound friends and cherished memories.

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