Britain And Ireland Grandeur Reverse (23 Days)

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Meals

22 Breakfast (B) 1 Welcome Reception (WR) 6 Dinner (D) 1 Lunch (L)

Others

Somerset: Enjoy a Be My Guest lunch with the Dyer family on their 15th-century dairy farm in Somerset complete with home-made ice-cream. Falkirk: Visit Falkirk Wheel to learn about Scotland's canal system at the world's only rotating boat lift. 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. Belfast: Experience Belfast from the comfort of your dedicated Black Cab with expert 'Cabbie' commentary. Waterford: Learn how crystal is crafted at the House of Waterford Crystal during a workshop tour. 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. Alnwick: See the impressive Alnwick Castle and Tenantry Column during a visit of this traditional county town. 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. 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. Pitlochry: Visit Pitlochry, famous for its salmon leap. 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. Scottish Highlands: Admire picturesque lochs and glens as you travel through the Scottish Highlands. Eilean Donan: Stop for a photo of this gorgeous castle. Glencoe: Visit this Highland village on Loch Leven. Glasgow: See the grand public buildings of Glasgow, including George Square. Gretna Green: Visit the famous spot where runaway lovers were married. Lake District: Drive through the hauntingly beautiful Lakes District, immortalized by literary greats of the Romantic Movement. Chester: See the Jubilee Clock, cathedral, city walls, and famous black and white Rows. Dublin: A Local Specialist will show you Dublin's elegant Georgian squares, O'Connell Street and the Custom House. Londonderry: With a Local Specialist explore inside the city walls. See the Gothic Guildhall and the Georgian houses of Shipquay Street. Galway: Explore the historic heart of Galway. See landmarks such as the Spanish Arch and the cathedral, or perhaps admire the distinctive Claddagh rings. 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. Cliffs of Moher: Stop by the Exhibition Center and look out over the Wild Atlantic Way from these majestic cliffs. Limerick: See Limerick's iconic landmarks during an orientation with your Travel Director. Ring of Kerry: Admire Ireland's enduring scenic beauty on one of the most beautiful drives in the world. 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. Cardiff: Learn more about Wales' capital and cultural hub, Cardiff, as you enjoy an orientation of this vibrant city with your Travel Director. Bath: Admire UNESCO-listed Bath, with its elegant Georgian façades and the bimillenial Roman Baths from which the city takes its name. Cornwall: See Plymouth's famed landmarks and explore typical seaside villages during an orientation of the Cornish peninsula. Stonehenge: Walk around the strange and awe-inspiring monoliths that have reputedly stood for 5,000 years. 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, Edinburgh, Dublin, Belfast and Londonderry with a Local Specialist : Discover York, Glasgow, Chester, Galway, Limerick, Cardiff, Bath, Plymouth and Salisbury : Visit Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon, medieval Alnwick, Edinburgh Castle, Isle of Skye, Falkirk Wheel, Guinness Storehouse, the Giants Causeway, Blarney Castle to kiss the stone, Waterford Crystal Showroom, the Roman Baths in Bath and the ancient stone circle at Stonehenge : View York Minster, Culloden Battlefield, Eilean Donan Castle, the 18th hole at St. Andrews, the magnificent Cliffs of Moher and the Mayflower Steps in Plymouth : Scenic Drive around the Ring of Kerry and on a Cornish Excursion : 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) : Ferry across the Irish Sea from Ireland to South Wales : 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 Ferry across the Irish Sea from Ireland to South Wales Optional Experiences and free time

Transport

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

Accommodation

The Tower Leonardo Hotel Leeds Holiday Inn Highlander Dunollie Hilton Garden Inn City Center Castle Green, Lancaster House Leonardo Hotel Liverpool, Mercure Atlantic Tower Clayton Cardiff Lane Radisson Blu Central Connacht The Rose Hotel Tralee Fitzwilton Holiday Inn City Center Copthorne

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

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Flights

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Optional

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Insurance

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