Ireland & Great Britain 2017

14 days
From $471/day
$6,590
4.4/5 Great
23 reviews  
87%
Trip last updated: 1/1/2018
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
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Overview

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

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Activities

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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