Britain and Ireland Grandeur
Britain and Ireland Grandeur
Britain and Ireland Grandeur
20 Days Starting and ending in London
Visiting: London, Stonehenge, Plymouth, Looe, Polperro, Bath, Cardiff, Waterford, Blarney, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Galway, County Donegal, Derry, Giant's Causeway, Belfast, Dublin, Chester, Liverpool, Lake District National Park, Gretna Green, Glasgow, Skye, Loch Ness, Culloden, Scottish Highlands, Pitlochry, Edinburgh, York, Stratford-upon-Avon
Tour operator:
Tour code:
SBIGTA17
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
15 - 54
Age range:
5-99
Trip Styles:
Active, Adventure Tours, Cruise, Walking Hiking and Trekking
Activities:
Tour Overview
There’s more to most UK and Ireland trips than the iconic sights. On this journey, you’ll trace the footsteps of giants and feel the salty spray of the Cliffs of Moher, smell the mossy walls of medieval castles and enjoy a toe-tapping, heart-stirring Gaelic song along the way.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Journey To Stonehenge And On To Plymouth
Location: London, Stonehenge, Plymouth
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Copthorne
Meals Included: No Meals
Journey west where you’ll ponder the myths of the ancient mystical monoliths at Stonehenge which remain largely unsolved to to this day. Continuing through Devon, arrive in the historic naval port of Plymouth, your home for the next two nights.
Day 2 : Discover The Cornish Peninsula
Location: Looe, Polperro, Cornish Peninsula Holidays
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Embark on an orientation tour and see the Royal Citadel and Mayflower Steps. Explore the Cornish peninsula and visit the seaside villages of Looe and Polperro.
Day 3 : Soak Up Bath And Off To Cardiff
Location: Bath, Cardiff
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Park Inn by Radisson City Centre/Holiday Inn
Meals Included: Breakfast
Arriving in Bath, we admire the city's stylish Georgian façades and ancient Roman Baths from which it derives its name. We continue to the vibrant Welsh capital, Cardiff, where we’ll have a free evening to enjoy this modern city's proud heritage.
Day 4 : Cross The Irish Sea To Waterford
Location: Waterford
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Fitzwilton
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, we explore Cardiff's iconic sights – the Principality Stadium, Millennium Centre and Victorian fantasy castle before crossing the Irish Sea to Waterford, most famous for the delicate crystal that graces elegant homes the world over. This evening we dine in our hotel.
Day 5 : Onwards To Blarney And Killarney
Location: Waterford, Blarney, Killarney
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Killarney/Innisfallen/Manor West
Meals Included: Breakfast
Our first stop today is at the House of Waterford Crystal where we Dive Into Culture, watching a demonstration with master craftsmen. In pursuit of the ‘gift of the gab', we journey to Blarney Castle where you'll have the chance to kiss the Blarney Stone, before arriving later in picturesque Killarney.
Day 6 : A Day On The Ring Of Kerry
Location: Ring of Kerry
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Ireland's enduring natural beauty accompanies our leisurely drive circling the enchanting Ring of Kerry. We pass the fishing village of Waterville, Moll's Gap and the Black Valley – renowned for being the last place in Ireland without power and telephone networks.
Day 7 : Off To Limerick, The Majestic Cliffs Of Moher And Galway
Location: Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Galway
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Connacht
Meals Included: Breakfast
We stop in Limerick and view St. Mary's Cathedral, the Treaty Stone and King John's Castle. Next up is an unforgettable MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at the Cliffs of Moher where rugged cliffs plunge into the Atlantic, creating a beautifully dramatic coastline which has inspired artists, musicians and poets for centuries. You’ll visit the Visitor Centre, a wonderfully engaging experience which brings one of Ireland’s most treasured natural phenomena to life in an interactive way that will leave you with stories to tell for years to come. Enjoy the IMAX-type multimedia which gives visitors a bird’s eye view of the cliffs or dive virtually beneath the surface of the Atlantic and into the underwater caves at the foot of the cliffs that would have otherwise gone unseen. Your next overnight stop in Galway is a real treat for culture buffs. You’ll overnight in Ireland’s capital of music, song and dance and it’s the perfect place to dig deep into Ireland’s vibrant traditional arts scene first-hand.
Day 8 : Venture Into County Donegal
Location: County Donegal
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Central
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning see the great stone Galway Cathedral and stroll through Eyre Square, a tribute to former US president John F. Kennedy, who visited Galway in 1963. Enjoy an orientation of Sligo on your way to Donegal to see its 15th-century castle and explore the city your way before dining at your hotel.
Day 9 : Explore Londonderry, The Giant’S Causeway And Belfast
Location: Derry, Giant's Causeway, Belfast
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Park Inn by Radisson/Stormont
Meals Included: Breakfast
We cross the Irish border into Northern Ireland, joining a Local Specialist in Londonderry to stroll along its 17th-century city walls. See the street murals of the Bogside before continuing to the mythical stepping stones of the Giant's Causeway for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Our visit to the haunt of Finn McCool will help to conserve this iconic natural landmark. Our final stop today is in Belfast, where we'll enjoy an orientation, followed by free time to explore the capital city's sights.
Day 10 : On The Road To Dublin
Location: Dublin
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mespil Clayton Cardiff Lane
Meals Included: Breakfast
We spend the morning with a Local Specialist 'Cabbie' who will take us on a journey through the recent history of Belfast in their taxi. Heading south to Dublin later, we see St. Patrick's Cathedral and other iconic sights in the company of a Local Specialist. Tonight, consider an Optional Experience to enjoy the rousing sounds and warm hospitality of a traditional Irish Cabaret performance.
Day 11 : See The Sights Of Dublin
Location: Dublin
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Beat the crowds and gain entry to the Guinness Storehouse before general admission. Here you’ll Dive Into Culture and embark on a tour and tasting technique demonstration. The rest of the day is yours to explore the Irish capital. Amble along Grafton Street with its colourful performers, head to Temple Bar or stroll through Phoenix Park, Dublin's playground.
Day 12 : Ferry Across To Historic Chester And Liverpool
Location: Chester, Liverpool
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mercure Atlantic Tower
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cross the Irish Sea to Wales and continue to the ancient town of Chester, where your orientation tour will take you past its Roman walls and famous half-timbered Tudor Rows. Later, we head to the haunt of the 'Fab Four', edgy Liverpool, where we'll spend the night.
Day 13 : Continue To The Beautiful Lake District
Location: Lake District National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: North Lakes / Castle Green
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Head north to the idyllic Lake District, which has inspired poets and writers for centuries, and admire the spectacular surrounds of Lake Windermere.
Day 14 : Journey North To Glasgow
Location: Gretna Green, Glasgow
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hilton Garden Inn City Centre
Meals Included: Breakfast
The runaway wedding capital, Gretna Green is our first stop today, where we'll tread in the footsteps of eloping couples who would take their vows over the Marriage Anvil. We arrive in Glasgow for an orientation tour including views of the Cathedral and magnificent George Square, lined with statues of Great Britain's most celebrated sons. We visit Falkirk Wheel where you’ll Dive into Culture learning about the legacy of Scotland’s canals and experience the world’s only rotating boat lift.
Day 15 : Over The Sea To Skye
Location: Skye
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Dunollie
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Journey past the site of the tragic 1692 massacre at Glencoe, known as the 'Glen of the Weeping' and see Britain's highest mountain – Ben Nevis. We'll view the 13th-century Eilean Donan Castle, where three lochs meet, before visiting the Isle of Skye.
Day 16 : The Sights Of Loch Ness And Culloden In The Scottish Highlands
Location: Loch Ness, Culloden, Scottish Highlands
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Highlander
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel through the scenic Scottish Highlands via Glen Shiel and along the banks of Loch Ness, home to the mythical monster affectionately known as 'Nessie'. View the site of the bloody Battle of Culloden, where Bonnie Prince Charlie and his army of Jacobites were defeated in 1746.
Day 17 : Onwards To Edinburgh
Location: Pitlochry, Edinburgh
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn
Meals Included: Breakfast
We continue south and stop in Pitlochry before travelling to the historic town of St. Andrews, home to one of the oldest golf courses in the world. We cross the Firth of Forth to the enchanting Scottish capital, Edinburgh, our home for the next two nights. Tickets to see the spectacular Edinburgh Tattoo are included on departures that coincide with performance dates.
Day 18 : Explore Edinburgh Castle
Location: Edinburgh
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour including a visit to Edinburgh Castle, overlooking the town from Castle Rock. See the Royal Mile, Palace of Holyroodhouse and new Scottish Parliament building.
Day 19 : Uncover York’S Treasures
Location: York
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Novotel Centre
Meals Included: Breakfast
Visit the medieval market town of Alnwick before stopping in York where we'll embark on an orientation walk along the picturesque Shambles and to York Minster, one of the greatest cathedrals in the world. This evening Connect With Locals over dinner at a Be My Guest experience, a grand private home of a Yorkshire family enjoying traditional flavours and hospitality.
Day 20 : Journey To Stratford-Upon-Avon And On To London
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon, London
Meals Included: Breakfast
Travel to Stratford-upon-Avon to view Anne Hathaway's thatched cottage and visit Shakespeare's Birthplace and Visitor Centre before returning to London.
What's Included
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1 Be My Guest
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1 Welcome Reception
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19 Breakfast
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6 Dinner
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All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
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All porterage and restaurant gratuities
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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
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Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
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Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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International Travel
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1947
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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