Britain & Ireland Explorer

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  • No booking fees
  • Booking Type Instant booking
  • duration 15 days
  • tour type Group
  • age requirement 5-99 yrs
  • max group size 40
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-23454
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts London, England
  • Ends London, England
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • 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.
  • York: Your Travel Director will show you the York Minster, the city walls and the medieval Shambles during your orientation of the city.
  • Durham: See the castle and Romanesque cathedral.
  • Hadrian's Wall: Stop to see part of the ancient wall that once marked the border of the Roman Empire.
  • Edinburgh: Explore the city with your Local Expert 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.
  • Edinburgh: Your Local Expert walks with you inside the walls of the Edinburgh Castle to view the Scottish Crown Jewels, Mons Meg and other artefacts.
  • Edinburgh: A hush descends and eyes turn to the castle. The skirl of the pipes rises and drums crack the night air as a tide of tunics and tartan flood from the drawbridge. For a limited time in August, witness the incredible spectacle of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
  • 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.
  • Inverness: See the River Ness, Inverness Castle and beautiful scenery as you explore the history of this Highland city.
  • Loch Ness: Drive along the shores in search of the legendary monster.
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Starting and ending in London, the "Britain & Ireland Explorer" trip is a guided adventure trip that takes 15 days. You will visit Dublin, York, Edinburgh and 8 other destinations in 4 different countries. "Britain & Ireland Explorer" is a group trip which will include accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others. See below for further details.

Discover the ancient Roman Baths of Bath with their healing waters, learn to pour a pint like a pro at Dublin’s Guinness Storehouse and take an exclusive behind the scenes tour of the National Stud Farm in Kildare — the epicenter of Ireland’s thoroughbred horse breeding history. This all-encompassing tour showcases the regal heritage of Edinburgh Castle, the stunning beauty of England’s Lake District, the historic grandeur of Durham’s Romanesque cathedral and the rolling hills of Pembrokeshire in Wales. Pay homage to the literary legacy of Shakespeare as you visit his birthplace in Stratford Upon Avon, tour the medieval Shambles of old York, admire the ancient border of the Roman Empire at Hadrian’s Wall and set sail from Holyhead to Dublin, on this journey through Great Britain and Ireland.
ITINERARY Expand All
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  • Day 1: Welcome to London
  • Day 2: Stratford-upon-Avon and Medieval York
  • Day 3: Durham, Hadrian's Wall and Edinburgh Relaxed Start
  • Day 4: Scotlands Capital of Culture
  • Day 5: St. Andrews and Inverness
  • Day 6: Loch Ness and Glencoe
  • Day 7: The English Lakes to Chester Relaxed Start
  • Day 8: North Wales and over to Dublin Relaxed Start
  • Day 9: In Dublins Fair City
  • Day 10: From Dublin to Killarney
  • Day 11: Ring of Kerry Experience Relaxed Start
  • Day 12: Blarney Castle and Waterford
  • Day 13: Across the Irish Sea to Cardiff
  • Day 14: Roman Baths and Stonehenge
  • Day 15: Homeward Bound
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Meals
  • Breakfast (x14)
  • Dinner with Wine (x5)
  • Lunch
  • Lunch with Wine
  • 14 Breakfast (B)
  • 5 Dinner with Wine (DW)
  • 1 Lunch (L)
  • 1 Lunch with Wine (LW)
Accommodation
  • The Clermont Victoria, London hotel
  • Hilton York. hotel
  • Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh hotel
  • AC Hotel Inverness by Marriott hotel
  • Castle Green Hotel, Kendal. hotel
  • The Queen at Chester, BW Premier Collection by Best Western. hotel
  • Trinity City Hotel, Dublin, The Morgan Hotel, Dublin. hotel
  • The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney., International Hotel hotel
  • Granville Hotel, Waterford. hotel
  • Clayton Hotel, Cardiff. hotel
Transport
  • Travel by coach
Guide
  • Experienced Driver Guide
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to/from London are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Britain & Ireland Explorer tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Britain & Ireland Explorer tour. You can cancel the tour up to 62 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 61 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 29 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 29 May 2024, a deposit of 200 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 61 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Britain & Ireland Explorer tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Britain & Ireland Explorer tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
  • Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected. Hygiene safety measures and distancing will furthermore be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • A multitude of COVID-19 distancing measures have been implemented on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
  • This tour requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before your departure day. Children below 16 who are unable to be vaccinated, will need to provide proof of a verifiable negative test result for COVID-19 taken within 72 hours of this trip departure.
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