Highlights of Britain & Ireland
See it all from Stonehenge to the Blarney Stone
Discover everything Britain and Ireland have to offer you with this extensive guided vacation. You'll visit Stonehenge, Glendalough, Waterford, Dublin and more!
What's Included
Transportation:
- Round-trip economy class air to London (LHR)
- Round-trip airport transfers
- Transportation by private first-class air-conditioned motorcoach (with complimentary Wi-Fi)
Accommodations in hotels listed, or similar:
- 2 nights in London at the Hilton London Metropole
- 1 night in Newport-Gwent at the Hilton Hotel Newport
- 1 night in Waterford at the Granville Hotel
- 2 nights in Killarney-Co. Kerry at the Killarney Avenue Hotel
- 2 nights in Dublin at the Hilton Dublin City Hotel
- 1 night in Belfast at the Europa Hotel
- 2 nights in Edinburgh at The George Hotel
- 1 night in York at the Mercure York Fairfield Manor Hotel
- 1 night in Stratford-Upon-Avon at the Holiday Inn Stratford
- 1 night in London at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel
- Stonehenge, Bath, Cardiff (Cardiff Castle), Pembroke-Rosslare, Waterford, Avoca (tour of handweaving mill), Glendalough and Dublin Ferry service from Pembroke-Rosslare, and Belfast-Cairnryan
- Ferry service to Fishguard-Rosslare, Belfast-Cairnryan
Other Inclusions:
- Full English Breakfast daily
- 4 three-course dinners (with wine and choice of menus) and Welcome Dinner in Newport and 1 dinner at a traditional pub in Belfast
- Services of a Professional Travel Director
- Hotel tips, taxes, porterage and service charges
Great Ways to Explore
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With this multi-country getaway, you'll discover everything Britain & Ireland have to offer.
- Get to know these two countries by taking guided sightseeing tours of Stonehenge, Bath, Cardiff and so much more!
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Experience a unique way of seeing Ireland by going on a ferry service from Pembroke-Rosslare and Belfast-Cairnryan.
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Stay in some of the best hotels closest to the main attractions!
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You'll get to experience history by seeing Belfast's Titanic Exhibition and England's birthplace of William Shakespeare.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Transportation:
- Round-trip economy class air to London (LHR)
- Round-trip airport transfers
- Transportation by private first-class air-conditioned motorcoach (with complimentary Wi-Fi)
Accommodations in hotels listed, or similar:
- 2 nights in London at the Hilton London Metropole
- 1 night in Newport-Gwent at the Hilton Hotel Newport
- 1 night in Waterford at the Granville Hotel
- 2 nights in Killarney-Co. Kerry at the Killarney Avenue Hotel
- 2 nights in Dublin at the Hilton Dublin City Hotel
- 1 night in Belfast at the Europa Hotel
- 2 nights in Edinburgh at The George Hotel
- 1 night in York at the Mercure York Fairfield Manor Hotel
- 1 night in Stratford-Upon-Avon at the Holiday Inn Stratford
- 1 night in London at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel
- Stonehenge, Bath, Cardiff (Cardiff Castle), Pembroke-Rosslare, Waterford, Avoca (tour of handweaving mill), Glendalough and Dublin Ferry service from Pembroke-Rosslare, and Belfast-Cairnryan
- Ferry service to Fishguard-Rosslare, Belfast-Cairnryan
Other Inclusions:
- Full English Breakfast daily
- 4 three-course dinners (with wine and choice of menus) and Welcome Dinner in Newport and 1 dinner at a traditional pub in Belfast
- Services of a Professional Travel Director
- Hotel tips, taxes, porterage and service charges
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With this multi-country getaway, you'll discover everything Britain & Ireland have to offer.
- Get to know these two countries by taking guided sightseeing tours of Stonehenge, Bath, Cardiff and so much more!
-
Experience a unique way of seeing Ireland by going on a ferry service from Pembroke-Rosslare and Belfast-Cairnryan.
-
Stay in some of the best hotels closest to the main attractions!
-
You'll get to experience history by seeing Belfast's Titanic Exhibition and England's birthplace of William Shakespeare.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Day 1. Welcome to London!
Welcome to London! Uniformed hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay.
Check-in - Hilton London Metropole
This hotel in London offers bright and spacious guest rooms, all with WiFi and modern comforting amenities. Choose a Suite or Executive Room for complimentary access to the Executive Lounge, with continental breakfast and refreshments. Superior Family Rooms, the largest double-double rooms in London, offer adjoining rooms and a babysitting service.
Dine on international cuisine at Fiamma Restaurant. Savor Asian Fusion favorites and breathtaking views of London at Minako at the Met on the 23rd floor or enjoy exciting sports events in the Sports Bar. Send emails from the WiFi enabled Lounge Bar (charges apply) or sip a latte in the lobby-level Caffe Cino. Work out in the LivingWell Health Club gym and take advantage of Hilton Fitness by Precor weight machines and cardio equipment. Take a swim in the 12.5 meter heated indoor pool. Unwind in the sauna or steam room and treat yourself at Contrasti, the beauty salon.
Day 2. London
Your morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes all the famous landmarks: the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben beside the Thames River, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall's mounted horse-guards and the Prime Minister's Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. Highlights include a visit to St. Paul's Cathedral and the ceremonial pageantry of the Changing of the Guard, if held. This afternoon, why not take an optional excursion to the Tower of London or Windsor Castle. (Breakfast)
Day 3. London - Stonehenge - Bath - Newport, Wales
Meet your Tour Director and travel companions, and depart London at 8 am for a memorable day of sightseeing. Take a special visit to admire the breathtaking Ornamental Gardens of Henry VIII's Hampton Court Palace; prehistoric Stonehenge, with its stunning new visitor center; and in the elegant Georgian city of Bath, the amazing excavations of the Roman Baths. Cross the Severn River into Wales, and tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner with wine at your hotel. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Check-in - Hilton Hotel Newport
Relax in a spacious 215 sq. ft. Guest room at the Hilton Newport hotel. Stay connected at your desk with high-speed internet access, and catch the match on a 32-inch LCD TV with Sky Sports. Take some time out with complimentary newspapers in a Deluxe Room, over complimentary wine. Hilton Newport hotel suites are a roomy home from home, offering a separate living area with sofa and garden views. Family rooms sleep two adults and at least one child - a great option for families visiting the beautiful Welsh countryside around the Hilton Newport Hotel. Accessible rooms are designed for comfort and ease of movement.
Day 4. Newport - Cardiff - Waterford, Ireland
An orientation tour in the Welsh capital features the major attractions: Cardiff Castle, Cathays Park, and the stately civic buildings. Continue along the South Wales coast to Fishguard, where your Ferry is waiting. Sail across St. George's Channel to Rosslare and proceed by coach to Waterford, a stronghold founded by the Danish Vikings in 853. After dinner this evening, enjoy a local favorite; Irish Coffee Demonstration. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Check-in - Granville Hotel
Steeped in the history of the city. The Granville Hotel provides its guests with a warm Irish welcome and all the comforts of home. Serving visitors since the late 70s, owners Liam and Anne Cusack delight in the Granville's heritage (the building dates back to the 1700s!), and vigorously pursue the hotel's long tradition of hospitality, friendliness and comfort. From the moment you walk through the doors of the Granville Hotel in Waterford city center you will experience the professionalism & hospitality that is the essence of the hotel. A dedicated team of management and staff are on hand to ensure that your stay in Waterford is pleasant and memorable.
Day 5. Waterford - Blarney - Killarney
Your first highlight today is a guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal. Via the port city of Cork, take the ride to Blarney, renowned for its magical Kissing Stone. Then on to Killarney for a two-night stay. Later, join an entertaining optional evening in Tralee with dinner followed by tickets for Siamsa Tire National Folk Theatre. (Breakfast)
Check-in - Killarney Avenue Hotel
Day 6. Killarney
Follow the road known as the Ring of Kerry for a spectacular 100-mile panoramic drive around the island's southwestern tip and take your photos of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View. (Breakfast)
Day 7. Killarney - Adare - Cashel - Kildare - Dublin
Drive to quaint Adare with its colorful thatched cottages and on to the Rock of Cashel, where St. Patrick preached. Then, visit the Irish National Stud whose fine thoroughbreds command respect on the best racecourses in the world. (Breakfast)
Check-in - Hilton City Dublin
Day 8. Dublin
Get an overview of Ireland's capital as you drive to statue-lined O'Connell Street, elegant Georgian squares, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Oscar Wilde's Trinity College. The afternoon is free for you to enjoy this vibrant city on your own. Why not join an optional dinner evening at the Guinness Storehouse? (Breakfast)
Day 9. Dublin - Malahide - Belfast, Northern Ireland
Set in 250 acres of park land, and formerly both fortress and private home of the Talbot family for nearly 800 years, your first visit is at Malahide Castel. Join your guide on a tour of the castle with its interesting mix of architectural styles and extensive gardens. On your way to Northern Ireland, cross the Boyne River and drive on to Belfast for a visit of the fascinating Titanic Exhibition, where you learn all about the building of the largest passenger steam ship, its maiden voyage, and the tragic night of April 14, 1912. For dinner, enjoy traditional local favorite; Irish Cuisine at the famous Crown Liquor Saloon. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Check-in - Europa Hotel-Belfast
Day 10. Belfast - Edinburgh, Scotland
First thing this morning you'll take a _Living History_ tour in the company of a Local Guide. See all of the famous landmarks, including the Parliament House at Stormont, City Hall, the Albert Memorial Clock Tower, and Queens University. Next, board your ferry to cross the North Channel to Cairnryan on Scotland's southwest coast and continue through the scenic Scottish border country to Edinburgh. Tonight, enjoy our optional Scottish evening with Highland dancers, bagpipers, and the Ceremony of the Haggis. (Breakfast)
Check-in - The George Hotel
The George Edinburgh has been titled as an elegant Grade 2 listed building, equipped with business facilities such as 8 conference and event suites, including the magnificent Kings Hall with a capacity of 270 people. The George Edinburgh also has a new addition to introduce, Panorama, aptly named for its breath-taking views. No other hotel room in Edinburgh reaches the standard of stylish and sophisticated heights of The George Edinburgh's luxury bedrooms, with no finer place to rest after a long day of sightseeing, shopping the bustling districts or simply meandering at your leisure. The hotel offers superb and a truly personalised dining option with the Tempus Bar and Restaurant, serving seasonal produce with a menu that caters for the guests cravings and any dietary requirements. For elegance and opulence in abundance, The George Edinburgh looks forward to welcoming each guest to their award winning Hotel.
Day 11. Edinburgh
Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide introduces you to the 200-year-old _New Town_ and famous scientists, inventors, and novelists. In the _Old Town,_ drive up the narrow Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle to admire Scotland's Crown Jewels, then explore Holyrood Palace (except when the Queen is in residence). The afternoon is yours to explore at your leisure. NOTE: For departures July 28 through August 18, tickets are included for the world-renowned Military Tattoo.
Day 12. Edinburgh - Alnwick, England - York
Relax and enjoy vistas of the beautiful North Sea coastline as you drive via Berwick-upon-Tweed to Alnwick, voted the _best place to live in Britain_ in a national survey. In York, England's most complete medieval city, visit York Minster, the largest gothic cathedral in Northern Europe. Then, follow your Tour Director through a maze of quaint streets, including the narrow Shambles. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Check-in - Fairfield Manor York
Complimentary wireless Internet access is just one of the great things you'll find at Mercure York Fairfield Manor Hotel, a formidable choice for guests looking for green/sustainable York hotels. This York hotel has its own restaurant serving breakfast and lunch where you will find a selection of items to try. Guests wishing to relax with a drink will surely want to visit the bar/lounge. This hotel has a business center and conference/meeting rooms as well as secretarial services and audio-visual equipment, so if you are planning a meeting you will have everything you need to make your event a success. Enjoy free newspapers in the lobby, where you will also find a safe at reception for your valuables. Multilingual staff are available at the front desk 24 hours-a-day and can provide express check-in and express check-out. Free parking is available on site. Other amenities include laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services and an elevator (lift).
Day 13. York - Coventry - Stratford-Upon-Avon
In Coventry, view the splendid modern cathedral that rose from the rubble of severe World War II bombings, and in Stratford-upon-Avon, take your pictures of Anne Hathaway's Cottage and visit Shakespeare's Birthplace. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Check-in - Holiday Inn Stratford Hotel
Set in 5 acres of landscaped gardens alongside the banks of the River Avon, the hotel is ideal for both business or leisure guest. Situated in Stratford-upon-Avon, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Shakespeare Monument, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, and Swan Theatre. Guild Chapel and Stratford Butterfly Farm are also within 10 minutes.
Day 14. Stratford-Upon-Avon - London
Today's spectacular highlight is a guided tour of magnificent Blenheim Palace, home of the 11th Duke of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. End the tour in style with a local favorite; glass of champagne while looking out over the Water Terraces. Depart after lunch and return to London at about 3:30 pm. (Breakfast)
Check-in - Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London
Elegance, luxury, and sophistication - everything that makes the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London so quintessentially English. Relax in this swanky hotel that boasts chic decor, modern amenities, and stunning city views. Settle into your room and find large comfortable beds, free WiFi, a refrigerator, a flat screen TV, and much more. Its central London location makes this hotel your ideal base. Yes, it's true, you can see Big Ben from the hotel entrance!
After a fun day of sightseeing, head back to the hotel and take a dip in the large indoor pool. Didn't do enough walking during the day? Work all your stresses away in the on-site fitness center. Did too much walking? Not to worry. A relaxing massage at the on-site Mandara Spa should do the trick. Pampering yourself is what vacation is all about.
When you work up an appetite, indulge in mouthwatering French cuisine at the on-site Brasserie Joel. Feeling something a bit more exotic? Try the delicious on-site Ichi Sushi & Sashimi Bar. Be sure to check out the Patisserie for some tasty teas and treats. Spend your evening unwinding at the trendy Primo Bar. Dance the night away, sing along to the live music, and enjoy a delicious craft cocktail. Don't worry, the Espressamente Illy Coffee Bar will be there to make sure you're recharged for your next day of English adventure.
Day 15. Depart England
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
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