Wonders Of Britain And Ireland (12 Days)

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Meals

5 Dinner (D) 11 Breakfast (B)

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Kenmare: Tales of potent poitin and rural Ireland are shared over a delicious Be My Guest dinner of Irish Stew at Molly Gallivan’s 200-year old cottage with the O'Sullivan family and their Kerry cows. 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. Stonehenge: Walk around the strange and awe-inspiring monoliths that have reputedly stood for 5,000 years. 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. Dublin: A Local Specialist will show you Dublin's elegant Georgian squares, O'Connell Street and the Custom House. Cashel: See the Rock of Cashel where St. Patrick preached. 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. Gretna Green: Visit the famous spot where runaway lovers were married. 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. Alnwick: See the impressive Alnwick Castle and Tenantry Column during a visit of this traditional county town. York: Your Travel Director will show you the York Minster, the city walls and the medieval Shambles during your orientation of the city. 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. Oxford: See the spires and colleges of this world-famous university town. Bath: Visit the incredibly well-preserved Roman Baths. Discover 2000 years of history and learn how this hub of culture is pioneering new educational investments to benefit the community. Its school educational program actively supports local schools and students to learn about the cultural heritage of the region. The Roman Baths experience advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education. : Explore Dublin and Edinburgh with a Local Specialist : Discover Bath, Cardiff, Chester, York and Oxford : Visit Stonehenge, the Roman Baths, the Waterford Crystal Showroom, Blarney Castle to kiss the stone, the Rock of Cashel, Gretna Green, Edinburgh Castle and Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon : View the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Alnwick Castle, York Minster, Anne Hathaway's cottage and Sir Winston Churchill's grave at Bladon : See St. Patrick's Cathedral, the Georgian Squares in Dublin and the Lake District's magnificent scenery : Scenic Drive of 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

Optional

Optional Experiences and free time

Transport

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

Accommodation

Mercure Holland House Marina Killarney Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton Dublin City Center. Leonardo Hotel Liverpool Apex City Novotel Center Mercure Warwickshire Walton Hall Hotel and Spa, Stratford Manor Park Plaza County Hall, Park Plaza Riverbank

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.

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Flights

International flights are not included

Insurance

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