Wonders Of Britain And Ireland (15 Days)

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Meals

1 Be My Guest 1 Dinner 1 Farewell Dinner 1 Regional Dinner 1 Welcome Reception 14 Breakfasts

Others

14 Breakfast (B) 1 Welcome Reception (WR) 4 Dinner (D) 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, immortalised 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 programme 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 Brendan Vacations Local Host when you stay at Brendan Vacations's recommended London hotel 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

Transport

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

Accommodation

Park Plaza County Hall Park Plaza County Hall Mercure Holland House Marina Killarney Killarney Hilton Garden Inn Hilton Garden Inn Leonardo Hotel Liverpool Apex City Apex City Novotel Centre Mercure Warwickshire Walton Hall Hotel and Spa Park Plaza County Hall

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.

Others

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Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

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Insurance

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