Ireland & Great Britain 2017

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Join us on a fabulous journey along Europe's "Yellow Roads" as you explore capital cities and countryside throughout Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England - in-depth sightseeing featuring unique travel experiences and premier accommodations.

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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • In-depth exploring through the British Isles - Ireland
    • Northern Ireland
    • Scotland and England - including multiple night stays in Dublin
    • Edinburgh & London; guided tour of medieval Alnwick Castle in Northumberland
    • England
    • with costumed interpreters
    • weapons demonstrations and medieval lunch; visit to the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin to learn how Guinness is made; lunch at Trinity Hall at Cambridge
    • and punting on the River Cam; flight from Belfast
    • Northern Ireland to Edinburgh
    • Scotland

What's this trip about?

    Join us on a fabulous journey along Europe's "Yellow Roads" as you explore capital cities and countryside throughout Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England - in-depth sightseeing featuring unique travel experiences and premier accommodations.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityShannon, Ireland
End CityLondon, England

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • United Kingdom
  • England
  • Scotland
  • Ireland

Attractions

  • Belfast
  • Dublin
  • Edinburgh
  • London
  • York

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • TAUCK'S YELLOW ROADS! In-depth exploring through the British Isles - Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England - including multiple night stays in Dublin, Edinburgh & London Flight from Belfast, North Ireland to Edinburgh, Scotland Guided tour of medieval Alnwick Castle in Northumberland, England, with costumed interpreters, weapons demonstrations and medieval lunch Visit to the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin to learn how Guinness is made Lunch at Trinity Hall at Cambridge University, and punting on the River Cam Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted 31 meals, service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes and porterage

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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Shannon

Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Old Ground Hotel. A transfer from Shannon Airport to your accommodations at the historic Old Ground Hotel is included. Your hotel is set in charming Ennis - a town known as "the friendliest town in Ireland." This landmark 18th-century manor hous...

Day 2 Captivating charms of Killarney in Ireland's southwest

The picturesque town of Killarney has drawn visitors for centuries to its idyllic setting on the shore of Lough Leane, surrounded by the inspiring mountain peaks, woodlands, moors, and lakes of Killarney National Park. Take an orientation tour of local landmarks inclu...

Day 3 Amazing look at sheep shearing and a drive around the Ring of Kerry

Drive the spectacular coastal route along the Iveragh Peninsula known as the Ring of Kerry, where ocean vistas, islands, inlets, forests, rugged mountains and scenic villages unfold around every turn. Stop at a farm in Derreen for a sheep-shearing demonstration by wor...

Day 4 Visit to a classic Georgian mansion and on to Dublin

Depart for Dublin this morning, with a stop outside Fermoy, County Cork, for a guided visit to Ballyvolane House, a classic Georgian mansion built in 1728 for Lord Chief Justice Sir Richard Pyne. This elegantly furnished country estate nestles in a setting of magnolia...

Day 5 Dublin sights and the perfect pint...

Discover the picturesque charms and historic sights of Dublin today on a guided city tour that includes Trinity College, O'Connell Street, Georgian row houses, St. Stephen's Green and the former Irish Houses of Parliament. Visit the Guinness Storehouse for a magical j...

Day 6 Travel to Belfast, Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland's capital, once known for linen, shipbuilding, and political conflict, has evolved into a beguiling, cosmopolitan mix of Victorian and modern architecture, hip restaurants and pubs, and a youthful art scene. Arrive late morning; following lunch, enjoy...

Day 7 Fly to Edinburgh, Scotland

Depart Belfast mid-morning on a flight to Scotland's fascinating capital city, Edinburgh. You'll arrive midday for a two-night stay at the Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian, a recently renovated five-star luxury hotel in the heart of Edinburgh, just off the w...

Day 8 Edinburgh... castles, cobbled streets and wynds

Medieval and modern weave together in this wondrous city of castles, hidden treasures, nooks, and wynds (twisting alleys). A city tour includes Scott Monument, Holyrood Palace (when Her Majesty is not in residence), and massive Edinburgh Castle, rising over the city a...

Day 9 Alnwick Castle in Northumberland, star of film and television

Travel from Edinburgh to Alnwick Castle, seat of the Duke of Northumberland in England. Built in the 11th century, the castle with its wonderfully preserved battlements and towers is frequently a film location, and its most famous resident, Sir Harry Hotspur, was immo...

Day 10 Medieval York and its Minster

The walled city of York was a wealthy wool-trading center in the Middle Ages, and much of its medieval character is still intact. A city tour with a local guide includes a visit to York Minster, a spectacular Gothic cathedral emblazoned with medieval stained glass. Th...

Day 11 The halls of Cambridge

Visit the idyllic town of Cambridge and its famous university, founded by scholars who fled Oxford in 1209. Get a taste of university life during lunch at Trinity Hall, then tour King's College. "Punting" is an English tradition - experience it today when you punt on ...

Day 12 Henry VIII and his magnificent Hampton Court Palace, then on to London

Explore Hampton Court Palace in Richmond upon Thames, once the residence of Henry VIII, whose grand tapestries adorn the Great Hall. Shakespeare's company, The King's Men, performed here for King James I in 1603. Peruse the splendidly furnished halls, the hedge maze, ...

Day 13 A day well spent in London with a visit to St. Paul's Cathedral

A guided tour of London includes iconic St. Paul's Cathedral and its awe-inspiring dome, the Whispering Gallery, the crypts where British heroes like Nelson and Wellington are buried, and the Golden Gallery with its breathtaking views of the city. Return to the hotel ...

Day 14 Journey home

Tour ends: London. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from Rosewood London to Heathrow and Gatwick airports. You should allow three hours for flight check-in.

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PORTOFCALL : London, England

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Price per day$471
Last Updated: 3/14/2018

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It's easy to see the world's sights. To stand in long lines, push through the crowds, and generally have the same standard-issue vacation as everyone else. But that's not good enough for us, and it's not good enough for you. We believe that travel should be easy. It should be fun. It should be worth your time and the price you paid. It should re-energize and transform. And above all else, it should be beyond the ordinary. Because how you see the world matters.

In 1882, Herman Tauck arrived in New York City from Germany in search of the American dream. His determination and values were passed on to his son, Arthur Tauck, who would realize that dream. With ingenuity and an innovative spirit, Arthur started Tauck Motor Tours, a travel company that would give birth to a new industry. The first tour, through the back roads of New England, was created by this 27-year-old in 1925. It embodied the same successful formula used by Tauck today: do the right thing. Craft a life-enriching travel experience; provide it at a single all-inclusive price; ensure there is great value for money; and rely on recommendations of satisfied customers to build a following and grow the business.

Two elements that did change over the next 90+ years – and three generations of Taucks – were the scope of destinations served and the variety of modes of travel used. Today Tauck delivers life-enriching travel experiences to every corner of the globe, incorporating small cruise ships, premium riverboats, trains, helicopters and more. What started as a New England motor coach tour company has truly evolved into an extraordinary global travel company. The fourth generation of Taucks is now involved in the company. While remarkable in any business, this seamless continuity across generations speaks to shared vision and values.

Throughout its history, the concept of “family” at Tauck has gone far beyond those sharing the surname to include hundreds of valued employees, and hundreds of thousands of loyal guests. The story of Tauck is the story of a unique American family company celebrating a passion for travel – a story that will continue to inspire generations to come.

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