Britain And Ireland Grandeur (23 Days)

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Meals

22 Breakfast (B) 1 Welcome Reception (WR) 7 Dinner (D)

Others

York: Enjoy a traditional British Be My Guest dinner hosted by a local family in the dining room of either their elegant town house in the city or in their impressive country house overlooking picturesque scenery in the Vale of York. Waterford: Learn how crystal is crafted at the House of Waterford Crystal during a workshop tour. Dublin: Visit the Guinness Storehouse to see how the world’s most famous stout is created then enjoy the distinctive taste of a perfectly chilled pint of Guinness. Falkirk: Visit Falkirk Wheel to learn about Scotland's canal system at the world's only rotating boat lift. Stonehenge: Walk around the strange and awe-inspiring monoliths that have reputedly stood for 5,000 years. Cornwall: See Plymouth's famed landmarks and explore typical seaside villages during an orientation of the Cornish peninsula. Bath: Admire UNESCO-listed Bath, with its elegant Georgian façades and the bimillenial Roman Baths from which the city takes its name. Cardiff: Learn more about Wales' capital and cultural hub, Cardiff, as you enjoy an orientation of this vibrant city with your Travel Director. Blarney: It is said that those who kiss the Blarney Stone are bestowed with the power to persuade, flatter and coax. But to do so, you must dangle from the ramparts! Visit Blarney Castle and see the famous Stone of Eloquence. Ring of Kerry: Admire Ireland's enduring scenic beauty on one of the most beautiful drives in the world. Lahinch: Help preserve the Cliffs of Moher for generations to come and learn about its extraordinary geology, history and the species that find sanctuary in its nooks and crannies. Limerick: See Limerick's iconic landmarks during an orientation with your Travel Director. Sligo Bay: Explore this scenic town during an orientation with your Travel Director. Londonderry: With a Local Specialist explore inside the city walls. See the Gothic Guildhall and the Georgian houses of Shipquay Street. Belfast: Join a Local Specialist to hear about the history of the city and learn of its progress and current prosperity. See the murals in different locations indicating the political sentiments of local residents. Dublin: A Local Specialist will show you Dublin's elegant Georgian squares, O'Connell Street and the Custom House. Chester: See the Jubilee Clock, cathedral, city walls, and famous black and white Rows. Lake District: Drive through the hauntingly beautiful Lakes District, immortalized by literary greats of the Romantic Movement. Glasgow: See the grand public buildings of Glasgow, including George Square. Gretna Green: Visit the famous spot where runaway lovers were married. Glencoe: Visit this Highland village on Loch Leven. Eilean Donan: Stop for a photo of this gorgeous castle. Scottish Highlands: Admire picturesque lochs and glens as you travel through the Scottish Highlands. Inverness: At the exciting Culloden Visitor Center, discover why the Battle of Culloden lasted only an hour yet changed the Highland way of life forever. St. Andrews: Visit the university town where the famous beach scene from 'Chariots of Fire' was filmed and see the golf course where the sport was created. Edinburgh: Explore the city with your Local Specialist as you travel along Princes Street to see the Scott Memorial, the neoclassical Adam facades of New Town and the official Scottish residence of the King, Palace of Holyroodhouse. York: Your Travel Director will show you the York Minster, the city walls and the medieval Shambles during your orientation of the city. Alnwick: See the impressive Alnwick Castle and Tenantry Column during a visit of this traditional county town. Stratford-upon-Avon: Learn about the life of William Shakespeare, arguably history's most famous writer, when you visit his birthplace. Then enjoy some time to explore this pretty town with its iconic Tudor houses. London: See London's iconic sites with a Local Specialist. Bushmills: In Northern Ireland you'll discover the legend of the Giant's Causeway as you explore with an expert, who'll explain how your visit helps conserve this iconic natural landmark. : Explore London, Londonderry, Belfast, Dublin and Edinburgh with a Local Specialist : Discover Plymouth, Bath, Cardiff, Limerick, Galway, Sligo, Chester, Glasgow and York : Visit the ancient stone circle at Stonehenge, the Roman Baths in Bath, Waterford Crystal Showroom, Blarney Castle, the magnificent Cliffs of Moher, the Giant's Causeway, Guinness Storehouse, Falkirk Wheel, Isle of Skye, Edinburgh Castle, Alnwick and Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon : View the Mayflower Steps in Plymouth, the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, St. Mary's Cathedral and King John's Castle in Limerick, the scenic Lake District, the 18th hole at St. Andrews, Eilean Donan Castle, Culloden Battlefield and York Minster : See Galway Cathedral : Scenic Drive on a Cornish Excursion, experience the Ring of Kerry : Tickets for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included on departures that coincide with performance dates : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver London: The services of a Trafalgar Local Host when you stay at Trafalgar's recommended London hotel London: Pick-up and drop-off when you stay at the Trafalgar recommended London hotel, booked through Trafalgar : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted : All porterage and restaurant gratuities : All hotel tips, charges and local taxes : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras : Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys) : Return ferry across the Irish Sea between Wales and Ireland : Optional Experiences and free time An expert Travel Director and professional Driver London: The services of a Trafalgar Local Host when you stay at Trafalgar's recommended London hotel London: Pick-up and drop-off when you stay at the Trafalgar recommended London hotel, booked through Trafalgar Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted All porterage and restaurant gratuities All hotel tips, charges and local taxes Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing Return ferry across the Irish Sea between Wales and Ireland Optional Experiences and free time

Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

Accommodation

Hilton Kensington Copthorne, Mercure Rougemont Park Inn by Radisson City Center Fitzwilton Killarney Connacht Central, The Abbey Hotel Radisson Blu, Stormont Mespil, Clayton Cardiff Lane Leonardo Hotel Liverpool North Lakes, Castle Green Hilton Garden Inn City Center Dunollie, Kings Arms Highlander Holiday Inn Novotel Center

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Trafalgar through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your client’s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

Others

Other activities and services not included

Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

Dartmoor Excursion And Dinner £35.00 Forgotten Cornwall And Dinner £36.00 Plymouth Harbour Cruise £15.00 Traditional Welsh Evening And Dinner £41.00 Welsh Evening At Millennium Centre £55.00 Cardiff Castle Tour Irish Ceilidh Evening €65.00 Irish Folk Theatre and Dinner €69.00 Irish Folk Theatre and Dinner €69.00 Experience a Jaunting Cart Ride €21.00 Irish Ceilidh Evening €65.00 Irish Folk Theatre and Dinner €69.00 Irish Folk Theatre and Dinner €69.00 Experience a Jaunting Cart Ride €21.00 Enjoy Dinner and Drinks in Belfast £42.00 Belfast Walk with Fish and Chips £39.00 Dublin Dinner and Cabaret €71.00 Dinner in Dublin City €46.00 Experience the Ancient Monastic Site of Glendalough €25.00 Famous Sights and the Fab Four £16.50 Private Cruise On Lake Windermere£17.00 Windermere Cruise And Steam Train Ride £19.00 Famous Sights and the Fab Four £16.50 Loch Lomond Boat Trip £15.00 Highland Farm Experience £15.00 Isle Of Skye Drive £15.00 Local Dinner Evening £40.00 Edinburgh by Night and Dinner £42.00 Pitlochry. Visit Of Blair Castle £20.00 Dinner And Drive To Historic Torphichen £48.00 Rosslyn Chapel £21.00 Scottish Show With Dinner £60.00 Local Dinner Evening £40.00 Edinburgh by Night and Dinner £42.00 Pitlochry. Visit Of Blair Castle £20.00

Insurance

Insurance is not included