14 Day England, Scotland & Ireland

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2 London, 1 York, 2 Edinburgh, 2 Belfast, 1 Derry, 2 Westport, 2 Dublin
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Discover London’s history and pageantry on a tour of the trendy West End In Stratford-upon-Avon trace the footsteps of Shakespeare, England’s most famous poet Travel to the medieval city of York with its rich history, dating back to the Romans Visit Scotland’s Edinburgh Castle high above the city; view the magnificent crown jewels Tour Belfast’s Titanic Museum constructed in the dockyard where the ship was built Visit spectacular Giant’s Causeway, the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Northern Ireland View Derry’s preserved medieval city walls with its four original gates encircling the city Spend a day in the Irish countryside -- visit the unique Glen Keen working sheep farm Travel to Galway, once a seafaring town, nestled on the shores of Galway Bay At Trinity College in Dublin, marvel at the superb 8th century Book of Kells Farewell Dinner at an Irish Pub in Dublin with traditional Irish dance and music †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates♦ London Gatwick Airport transfers available at an additional cost

What's this trip about?

    2 London, 1 York, 2 Edinburgh, 2 Belfast, 1 Derry, 2 Westport, 2 Dublin

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe

Attractions

  • Belfast
  • Derry
  • Dublin
  • Edinburgh
  • Galway
  • York

Trip includes

    • Flights New York-London, Dublin-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 12 nights First Class accommodations
    • 2 nights London 1 night York 2 nights Edinburgh 2 nights Belfast 1 night Derry 2 nights Westport 2 nights Dublin Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage
    • All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates†♦ Ferry Cairnryan-Belfast 19 meals: 12 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 6 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Entrance fees per itinerary Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring

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Travel Map

DAY 1, Thursday - Depart for England
Depart for England

DAY 2, Friday - Arrive in London
Arrive in London, the cosmopolitan capital of the United Kingdom and transfer to your hotel. Most flights arrive in the early morning and your room may not be ready for you. In this case, leave your luggage with the concierge and your Tour Manager will provide suggestion...
DAY 3, Saturday - London City Tour
Discover London's history and pageantry on a tour of the trendy West End that begins with a drive through fashionable Kensington. Pass Harrods, on the way to Piccadilly, Trafalgar Square, and Westminster Abbey. Continue to the historic Houses of Parliament, and view Big ...
DAY 4, Sunday - Stratford-upon-Avon, Medieval York
From London, head to Stratford-upon-Avon, on the River Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. View the thatched cottage where Anne Hathaway lived before continuing to his home on Henley Street. Pass by Holy Trinity Church, his final resting place before free time i...
DAY 5, Monday - York Minster, Edinburgh
View York Minster, a remarkable 13th-century Gothic cathedral with medieval stained glass and two functioning bell towers, that dominates this historic city. Drive past the city walls that form a walkway on both sides of the River Ouse on the way to Hadrian's Wall. Cross...
DAY 6, Tuesday - Edinburgh's Heritage, Holyrood and Edinburgh Castle
Today take a tour of Edinburgh. Pass the elegant mansions of the 200-year-old Georgian "New Town" on the way to the Museum of Scotland and the Scottish Parliament at the foot of the Royal Mile. View Holyrood Palace, the Queen's official residence in Scotland. Later, visi...
DAY 7, Wednesday - Ferry to Belfast
Morning drive to the small village of Cairnryan, to board a luxury high-speed ferry that whisks you to Belfast in Northern Ireland across the Irish Sea. Upon arrival, independently discover Northern Ireland's capital with its beautifully restored Victorian architecture, and rich cultural life. Dinner tonight is at a local restaurant Overnight: Belfast Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 8, Thursday - Explore Belfast, Titanic Museum
Today's exploration of Belfast begins at the Edwardian City Hall, the university district, and the newly-renovated Ulster Museum, a repository of historic treasures. Stop in a neighborhood where buildings are still scarred from "The Troubles" which ended with the 1998 Go...
DAY 9, Friday - Giant's Causeway & Visitor Center, Derry's Medieval Walls
Begin with a drive through the Glens of Antrim to the north coast of Northern Ireland. Here, visit Giant's Causeway, the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Northern Ireland, where unusual hexagonal columns formed by 60 million years of volcanic activity stretch into the ...
DAY 10, Saturday - Picturesque Sligo, Knock Shrine, Westport
Morning drive to Sligo, with its renowned natural beauty, home to the young poet William Butler Yeats. Next, proceed to the village of Knock in County Mayo, where many believe that the Virgin Mary appeared; pause at the sacred Knock Shrine, a Roman Catholic pilgrimage si...
DAY 11, Sunday - Glen Keen Sheep Farm, Kylemore Abbey & Gardens
A day in the Irish countryside! Visit the unique Glen Keen Farm* and learn more about this center of agritourism designated as a special area of conservation for its natural beauty. After lunch, travel into the heart of Connemara to visit Kylemore Abbey. Stroll through t...
DAY 12, Monday - Seaside Galway, Discover Dublin
Today, travel to Galway, once a seafaring town, nestled on the shores of Galway Bay. Walk the winding streets in the downtown area to Eyre Square and the trendy Latin Quarter. At Lynch's Castle, view 14th-century stonework that includes ghoulish gargoyles before arriving...
DAY 13, Tuesday - Dublin at Leisure, Irish Pub Dinner
Spend a full day of leisure in Dublin, to further explore this city on your own. Then it's time to get ready for dinner at one of Ireland's oldest pubs. It will be a rip-roaring evening of traditional Irish music and dance accompanied by a great selection of quality Irish food Overnight: Dublin Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 14, Wednesday - Depart Ireland
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

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Scottish Dinner & Show Enjoy a memorable evening of traditional entertainment in Scotland's capital. The colorful tartan clad entertainers will perform a program of music, including the most famous Scottish songs, highland dancers and bagpipers. The show includes a hearty dinner with wine, including a taste of Haggis! Approximate tour duration is 4 hours. OnDay : 6 Price : $95 Tower of London & St. Paul's Cathedral Today the focus is on two of the most impressive monuments within London's original "Square Mile". Take a guided visit of St. Paul's Cathedral, where Charles married Diana in 1981. Also, view the exterior architecture of Sir Christopher Wren's Dome, a masterpiece and landmark of London's skyline. Continue to the Tower of London, a former fortress and Royal Palace that has witnessed 1000 years of history most notoriously as a prison. Now the Crown Jewels are kept here and you will have a viewing of these, as well as seeing the iconic Tower Bridge. Approximate tour duration is 4.5 hours. OnDay : 3 Price : $95 Scottish Dinner & Show Enjoy a memorable evening of traditional entertainment in Scotland's capital. The colorful tartan clad entertainers will perform a program of music, including the most famous Scottish songs, highland dancers and bagpipers. The show includes a hearty dinner with wine, including a taste of Haggis! Approximate tour duration is 4 hours. OnDay : 6 Price : $95 Tower of London & St. Paul's Cathedral Today the focus is on two of the most impressive monuments within London's original "Square Mile". Take a guided visit of St. Paul's Cathedral, where Charles married Diana in 1981. Also, view the exterior architecture of Sir Christopher Wren's Dome, a masterpiece and landmark of London's skyline. Continue to the Tower of London, a former fortress and Royal Palace that has witnessed 1000 years of history most notoriously as a prison. Now the Crown Jewels are kept here and you will have a viewing of these, as well as seeing the iconic Tower Bridge. Approximate tour duration is 4.5 hours. OnDay : 3 Price : $95
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Additional Information: Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.

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