Treasures of the British / Irish Isles - Westbound 2021
Overview
Highlights
- Cruise Ireland and England aboard a luxury small ship
- taking you to major cities as well as captivating islands off the beaten path... enjoy isles of delight... explore the Isle of Man from coastline to fairy legends... choose between the Isles of Scilly
- each with their own secrets to discover... and more awaits...Discover the treasures of the British and Irish Isles and their unique cultural mix of Celtic
- Norse and British influences. Most days you'll have a choice of sightseeing excursion; they include: A visit to historic Belfast
- where the Titanic was built
- and experience the compelling interactive exhibits at the Titanic Experience. Exploring remote Guernsey
- a resort island occupied by the Germans during World War II
- where military installations
- bunkers
- and an observation tower still stand amid charming villages and beach hotels. On the Isles of Scilly
What's this trip about?
Details
Destinations
Attractions
Trip includes
- TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Lecturer on the history of “The Troubles” in Northern Ireland Gratuities to Tauck Directors, ship staff and local guides Tauck’s private shore excursions and distinctive inclusions valued at $3,707 Two nights in Dublin at a city-center hotel Two nights in London at a hotel in the heart of the city Seven nights aboard the luxury small ship L’Austral, cruising to islands and major cities in Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Great Britain
Itinerary
Your first stop today is the Tower of London for an early-opening visit ahead of the crowds; see the Crown Jewels, and experience the labyrinthine wonders of this storied fortress, the ancient heart of the city. Next, you’re off on ...
This morning, following breakfast, travel from London to King Henry VIII’s Hampton Court Palace in Richmond-upon-Thames, for a tour of the well-preserved 16th-century palace and its extensive gardens, and lunch in a palace café. Continue o...
Guernsey, one of the Channel Islands in the English Channel, was a notorious haven for pirates in the Middle Ages, and often a strategic prize in England’s wars with Spain and France. By the 19th century it was famous as a summer resort fo...
Cruise to the Isles of Scilly, an archipelago off the Cornish peninsula of Great Britain. Only a handful of the tiny islands are inhabited, and their temperate climate, turquoise seas, and white sand beaches offer an idyllic retreat...
Dock early morning in Cork, Ireland where you have a choice of four different sightseeing excursions. "Cork and Blarney Castle" first explores the city of Cork then travels to Blarney Castle, where a kiss upon its Stone of Eloquence, high ...
Sail to the Isle of Man, a tiny nation of rugged coastlines, charming villages, medieval castles, and ancient mythologies in the Irish Sea. A self-governing dependency of Britain, the island’s heritage is a mix of British, Irish and...
Arrive in Liverpool, a historic shipping and trading port known as “England’s finest Victorian city.” Wealth from transatlantic trades going back to the 18th century produced an abundance of mansions, elegant townhouses and landmark buildi...
Dock in Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, once famous for linens, shipbuilding and political unrest, now a rising star of commerce, tourism and hip urban culture – and explore from a choice of shore excursions. "Belfast – Past, Pre...
Disembark this morning in Dublin, Ireland. Morning sightseeing and walking tours of Ireland's historic capital include city sights such as St. Stephen’s Green, Phoenix Park, historic O’Connell Street, Georgian Square, the Lord Mayor...
Another day in Dublin begins with more sightseeing; tour the interactive EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, set in Dublin's Docklands; and enjoy a private children's choir performance at St. Patrick's Cathedral, for Tauck guests only...
MEALS : B
PORTOFCALL : Dublin, Ireland
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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.
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