Tour Britain And Ireland Panorama (19 Days) | Visit United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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1 Be My Guest 1 Farewell Dinner 1 Regional Dinner 1 Welcome Reception 18 Breakfasts 2 Dinners

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18 Breakfast (B) 4 Dinner (D) 1 Lunch (L) 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. Hesket Newmarket: Meet Christine and enjoy a few hours of Cumbria farm-life with a traditional Be My Guest lunch and some farm animal company thrown in for good measure. Glasgow: Visit the Necropolis in Glasgow, one of Europe’s most significant burial grounds. 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. Jedburgh: See the impressive 12th-century Jedburgh Abbey that dominates the center of town. Pitlochry: Visit Pitlochry, famous for its salmon leap. Isle of Skye: View the Cuillin Mountains on a sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist. Glasgow: See the grand public buildings of Glasgow, including George Square. Lake District: Drive through the hauntingly beautiful Lakes District, immortalized by literary greats of the Romantic Movement. Cobh: Join a Local Specialist on a walking tour through the historic port city of Cobh. Blarney: It is said that those who kiss the Blarney Stone, the famous stone of eloquence, are bestowed with the power to persuade, flatter and coax. Take your turn at giving it a peck knowing that the stone was sourced from 330-million-year-old limestone. Glastonbury: Visit the historic Glastonbury Abbey. Founded in the 7th century, its ruins are now registered as a Grade I listed building. Polperro: Visit the picturesque harbor of Polperro’s Heritage Coastline. Stonehenge: Walk around the strange and awe-inspiring monoliths that have reputedly stood for 5,000 years. Bath: Visit the Roman Baths and discover 2000 years of history. Learn how this hub of culture is pioneering new educational investments to benefit the community. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education Explore London, Edinburgh, the Isle of Skye, Dublin and Cobh with a Local Specialist Discover York, Glasgow, Chester, Galway, Cork, Cardiff, Bath and Plymouth Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon, Edinburgh Castle, Isle of Skye, the Necropolis in Glasgow, the Guinness Storehouse, Blarney Castle, the Waterford Crystal Showroom, the Roman Baths in Bath, Glastonbury Abbey, the fishing village of Polperro and Stonehenge View Eilean Donan Castle, Anne Hathaway’s thatched cottage, York Minster and the Mayflower Steps in Plymouth See Galway Cathedral and the Principality Stadium in Cardiff Scenic Drive around the Ring of Kerry Tickets for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included on departures that coincide with performance dates York: Your Travel Director will show you the York Minster, the city walls and the medieval Shambles during your orientation of the city. 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. Eilean Donan: Stop for a photo of this gorgeous castle built on an island in the Loch. Fort William: Enjoy an excellent view of Ben Nevis from the World War II Commando Memorial. Chester: See the Jubilee Clock, cathedral, city walls, and famous black and white Rows. Dublin: See Dublin’s elegant Georgian squares, O’Connell Street and the Custom House with a Local Expert Galway: Fascinating stories and interesting locals take center stage on your orientation of the historic heart of Galway. Visit the Lynch Memorial Window. Then make your way to the Church of St. Nicholas - the largest medieval parish church in Ireland in continuous use, Spanish Arch and Eyre Square. Ring of Kerry: Admire Ireland’s enduring scenic beauty on one of the most beautiful drives in the world. 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. Plymouth: During an orientation tour with your Travel Director, see Plymouth Hoe and the Citadel before continuing to the Barbican and Mayflower Steps. All transport and transfers shown London: The services of a Brendan Vacations Local Host when you stay at Brendan Vacations’ recommended London hotel An expert Travel Director and professional Driver London: Pick-up and drop-off when you stay at the Brendan Vacations recommended London hotel, booked through Brendan Vacations 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 On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

Transport

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

Hygieneprotocol

You must be fully vaccinated to travel with us. Your final vaccine dose must have been administered a minimum of 15 days prior to the start of the trip. This is your second dose of Pfizer, Moderna, or Astra Zeneca, or single dose of Johnson & Johnson. You must be able to show documented proof of vaccination on trip. Your CDC card is sufficient (we recommend saving a picture on your smart phone as a backup option), but please be aware that certain destinations may require you to fill out additional forms online.

Accommodation

Hilton London Kensington Hilton London Kensington Leonardo Hotel Leeds, Novotel Center Holiday Inn Holiday Inn Laggan Hotel Cairngorms Laggan Hotel Cairngorms Crowne Plaza Glasgow Mercure Liverpool Atlantic Tower Hotel Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge The Inn at Dromoland, Greenhills Hotel Conference and Leisure Center (Limerick, Ireland) Vienna Woods Hotel Maldron Clayton, Cardiff Copthorne Hotel Plymouth, Mercure Rougemont Copthorne Hotel Plymouth, Mercure Rougemont Park Plaza London Riverbank

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive London
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive London

Welcome to the multicultural melting pot that is London – its culture and heritage shaped by the nations that once contributed to its great empire are found around every turn. Spend your day easing into the energy of a cosmopolitan city that effortlessly blends old and new and is the perfect springboard to a grand adventure through Britain and Ireland.
Day 2 Day 2: Discover Historic London
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Discover Historic London

Join your Local Specialist today to see the iconic sights, including Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, meandering through the picturesque Royal Parks, shopping for the best of British wares on Carnaby Street or delving into natural history and royal heritage at one of the many fascinating museums.
Day 3 Day 3: Journey To Stratford-Upon-Avon And On To York
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Journey To Stratford-Upon-Avon And On To York

Meet your Travel Director this morning and travel to Stratford-upon-Avon. Venture through the lush green countryside of Warwickshire to Stratford-upon-Avon to delve into the lyrical legacy of one of the world’s favorite writers. Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Visitor Center and see Anne Hathaway’s cottage, before arriving in York. Wander along its cobbled Shambles and ancient city walls, and see the magnificent York Minster, one of the greatest cathedrals in the world. This evening, we join our Travel Director and travel companions for a delicious Yorkshire dinner in our hotel.
Day 4 Day 4: Continue Through Northumberland To Edinburgh
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Continue Through Northumberland To Edinburgh

Journeying through Northumberland National Park’s dramatic landscapes, we arrive at the remarkably intact ruins of the 12th-century Jedburgh Abbey en route to the enchanting Scottish capital, Edinburgh. Tickets to see the spectacular Edinburgh Tattoo are included on departures that coincide with performance dates.
Day 5 Day 5: Discover Enchanting Edinburgh
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Discover Enchanting Edinburgh

Join your Local Specialist this morning for a sightseeing tour through Auld Reekie’s elegant New Town, Princes Street and the Royal Mile, enjoying views of the exquisite Palace of Holyroodhouse and Arthur’s Seat. Embark on a guided visit of Edinburgh Castle, perched atop Castle Rock. Later, consider a traditional Scottish night out this evening, savoring up the flavors of haggis and exhilarating sounds of bagpipes which fill the air.
Day 6 Day 6: Venture Into The Scottish Highlands
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Venture Into The Scottish Highlands

Today, we travel across the Firth of Forth to St. Andrews to view its celebrated ancient university and explore centuries of golf heritage. Our next stop is Pitlochry on the banks of the Tummel River. You could choose to join an Optional Experience to visit Blair Castle, the ancestral home to the Dukes of Atholl. We continue to the Scottish Highlands, our home for two nights.
Day 7 Day 7: Explore The Isle Of Skye
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Explore The Isle Of Skye

Drive to the rugged coast of Scotland this morning, passing scenic Eilean Donan Castle. We cross to the Isle of Skye, admire the spectacular scenery before enjoying free time for lunch. A Local Specialist will take us on a journey to admire the remarkable Cuillin Mountain. Cross back to the mainland and continue past the lochs and glens of the Scottish Highlands.
Day 8 Day 8: Onwards To Loch Lomond And Glasgow’S Rich Legacy
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Onwards To Loch Lomond And Glasgow’S Rich Legacy

Our first stop today is the World War II Commando Memorial, near Fort William, for views of Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis. Continue south through the ’Glen of Weeping’, paying tribute to the MacDonald clansmen who were massacred for failing to pledge allegiance to Scotland’s new monarchs. Arriving in Glasgow, we enjoy an orientation tour including views of the Cathedral and magnificent George Square. We’ll also visit the Necropolis where we’ll Dive Into Culture and gain insights into one of Europe’s most important 19th-century burial grounds.
Day 9 Day 9: Through The Lake District To Liverpool
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Through The Lake District To Liverpool

Cross the border into England and Connect With Locals, joining Christine on her Cumbrian working farm for a Be My Guest lunch before continuing your journey through the beautiful Lake District and its landscapes that have inspired poets and painters for centuries. See Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, before traveling to Liverpool, the haunt of Britain’s ‘Fab Four’.
Day 10 Day 10: Across The Irish Sea To Dublin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Across The Irish Sea To Dublin

The half-timbered Tudor Rows in Chester are our first stop today as we travel to Holyhead in North Wales to catch our ferry across the Irish Sea to Dublin.
Day 11 Day 11: Admire Dublin’S Iconic Sights
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Admire Dublin’S Iconic Sights

Dive Into Culture and visit the Guinness Storehouse to learn about Ireland’s famous brew, before delving into Dublin’s iconic sights with a Local Specialist. See Trinity College, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the stately Georgian Squares. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure or consider a trip to Glendalough. This evening you could choose to join an Optional Experience at an Irish Cabaret.
Day 12 Day 12: On To Galway And Limerick
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: On To Galway And Limerick

Journey to the West Coast and the vibrant cultural center of Galway, where you will have an opportunity to see Galway Cathedral and Eyre Square, with its tribute to former US president John F. Kennedy, before traveling to Limerick.
Day 13 Day 13: Circle The Ring Of Kerry And On To Cork
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Circle The Ring Of Kerry And On To Cork

Admire Ireland’s enduring scenic beauty on one of the most beautiful drives in the world, circling the spectacular Ring of Kerry.
Day 14 Day 14: The Sights Of Blarney, Waterford And Wexford
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: The Sights Of Blarney, Waterford And Wexford

In the pursuit of acquiring the ’gift of the gab’, we visit Blarney Castle where you might kiss the famous Blarney Stone, before stopping in Cobh for a walking tour with a Local Specialist. This seaside city was the final port of call for the tragic Titanic on its fateful voyage. This afternoon, we Dive Into Culture during a visit to the House of Waterford Crystal and witness talented master crafters at work.
Day 15 Day 15: Ferry Across To Cardiff
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Ferry Across To Cardiff

We cross the Irish Sea to Wales and its capital, Cardiff, where we will see the Principality Stadium and view the Millennium Center, National Assembly and Cardiff Castle.
Day 16 Day 16: Enjoy Bath, Glastonbury And Plymouth
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Enjoy Bath, Glastonbury And Plymouth

Cross the Severn Estuary to Bath, so named for the ancient Roman Baths that have made the city a popular retreat for centuries. Admire the elegant Georgian façades and visit the Roman Baths, before some free time to explore on your own. We wind our way to mystical Glastonbury to visit the 7th-century Abbey where King Arthur is believed to be buried. Later, we arrive in the city of Plymouth, our home for two nights.
Day 17 Day 17: A Day Exploring Coastal Villages
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: A Day Exploring Coastal Villages

The springboard to a ’New World’ takes center stage as we start our day with an orientation of Plymouth. View the Mayflower Steps, where brave pilgrims embarked on their epic voyage to America, and see the Royal Citadel overlooking Plymouth Sound. Visit the fishing village of Polperro with its narrow streets and picturesque harbor, before enjoying a scenic drive through the brooding landscapes of Dartmoor, keeping a keen eye out for the area’s wild ponies. Our epic adventure through Britain and Ireland almost at its end, we join our travel companions and Travel Director for a memorable Farewell Dinner.
Day 18 Day 18: Journey To Prehistoric Stonehenge And Return To London
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 18: Journey To Prehistoric Stonehenge And Return To London

Meander across the Salisbury Plain and visit the mystical ancient monoliths of Stonehenge, whose myths have yet to be fully revealed. We journey back to London this afternoon where we spend our final evening at leisure.
Day 19 Day 19: Cheerio London
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 19: Cheerio London

Say a fond farewell to Britain and Ireland as you prepare to return home with treasured memories of your trip.

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Britain And Ireland Panorama (19 Days)

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Itinerary of your trip Britain And Ireland Panorama (19 Days)

Day 1: Arrive London

Day 2: Discover Historic London

Day 3: Journey To Stratford-Upon-Avon And On To York

Day 4: Continue Through Northumberland To Edinburgh

Day 5: Discover Enchanting Edinburgh

Day 6: Venture Into The Scottish Highlands

Day 7: Explore The Isle Of Skye

Day 8: Onwards To Loch Lomond And Glasgow’S Rich Legacy

Day 9: Through The Lake District To Liverpool

Day 10: Across The Irish Sea To Dublin

Day 11: Admire Dublin’S Iconic Sights

Day 12: On To Galway And Limerick

Day 13: Circle The Ring Of Kerry And On To Cork

Day 14: The Sights Of Blarney, Waterford And Wexford

Day 15: Ferry Across To Cardiff

Day 16: Enjoy Bath, Glastonbury And Plymouth

Day 17: A Day Exploring Coastal Villages

Day 18: Journey To Prehistoric Stonehenge And Return To London

Day 19: Cheerio London

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