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Explore the British Isles on a 22-Day Guided Tour of England, Scotland & Ireland!
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.
Departs April - September 2025
Inclusions
Handpicked 4 & 5 star hotels in great locations
Superior dining in top rated restaurants
Daily breakfasts & many relaxed morning starts after 9am
24/7 personal service – knowledgeable Travel Director & expert Driver
‘Business Class’ style coaches with extended legroom*
Insider Access, Insightful Encounters and Insight Choice experiences
Local discovery led by Local Experts
All porterage, gratuities and tips
Itinerary
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.
Stay: Swan's Nest Hotel Meals: Dinner
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 the 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.
Stay: Hilton York Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 - By the Lakes to Edinburgh
Travel across the Yorkshire Dales and wild Pennines to the picturesque Lake District.
Stay: Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood Meals: Breakfast
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. In the evening, select departures will attend the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo - a colourful mix of pipes and drums, dance and display, set against the floodlit backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.
Stay: Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 - Fife and Aberdeen
Cross the Firth of Forth into Fife.
Stay: Ardoe House Hotel and Spa, Aberdeen Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 - Aberdeen to Wick
Start the day with stop at Culloden Moor, where Bonnie Prince Charlie's Jacobite army was finally crushed in 1746 and visit the Culloden Visitor Centre. Then set sail on a journey of discovery on a Loch Ness cruise.
Stay: Ardoe House Hotel and Spa, Aberdeen Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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.
Stay: The Norseman Hotel Meals: Breakfast
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.
Stay: The Dunollie Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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, and continue on to the Valley of Glencoe.
Stay: Radisson Blu Hotel Meals: Breakfast
Day 10 - Walk in the Giant’s Steps on the way to Londonderry
Cross the Irish Sea, enjoying views of the Island of Arran along the way. Once you arrive in Northern Ireland, prepare yourself for miles of breathtaking beauty!
Stay: Da Vinci's Hotel Derry Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 11 - Belleek and Sligo Bay
In the morning, meet Ronan, one of the nation's great storytellers, as he takes you inside Londonderry's well-preserved 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.
Stay: Clayton Hotel Sligo Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 12 - Galway and Limerick
Experience the beautiful rugged landscape of Connemara, a wonderland of rivers, lakes and silent hills, and then onto Galway and Limerick.
Stay: The George Hotel Limerick Meals: Breakfast
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.
Stay: Great Southern Killarney or Aghadoe Heights Hotel and Spa (hotel will be dependant on departure date) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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.
Stay: Great Southern Killarney or Aghadoe Heights Hotel and Spa (hotel will be dependant on departure date) Meals: Breakfast
Day 15 - Blarney Castle and Cork
Cross the rugged Derrynasaggart Mountains this morning and head for Blarney. Continue on to Cork, Ireland's second most populous city, built on the River Lee. Enjoy a city tour before checking into your hotel.
Stay: Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City Meals: Breakfast
Day 16 - Kilkenny and Dublin
Travel to the medieval city of Kilkenny to visit Kilkenny Castle. Continue to Ireland’s lively capital, Dublin, and spend a leisurely evening relaxing, exploring or perhaps taking in a famous Irish cabaret?
Meals: Breakfast
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.
Stay: Trinity City Hotel Meals: Breakfast
Day 18 - Across the Irish Sea to Liverpool
Cross the Irish Sea for a stop in Wales at 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.
Stay: Maldron Hotel Liverpool Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 19 - The Welsh Marches to Cardiff
Continue through the countryside to the Welsh capital and see the Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle.
Stay: Clayton, Cardiff Meals: Breakfast
Day 20 - Bath and Somerset
Cross the soaring Severn Bridge to reach the elegant Georgian city of Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the well-preserved Roman Baths, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, pioneering new educational investments to benefit the community. Journey on to Somerset, see Wells Cathedral, as you make your way to Plymouth for the night.
Stay: Crowne Plaza Plymouth or Copthorne Hotel Plymouth (hotel will be dependant on departure date) Meals: Breakfast
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.
Stay: Crowne Plaza Plymouth or Copthorne Hotel Plymouth (hotel will be dependant on departure date) Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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
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