Castles & Kingdoms

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  • Booking Type Instant booking
  • duration 21 days
  • tour type Group
  • age requirement 5-99 yrs
  • max group size 24
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-39716
  • 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 Shannon, Ireland
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences.
  • In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.  ​
  • Included at all hotels.
  • Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.
  • Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.
  • On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.​
  • Enjoy complimentary hotel WiFi. And, on select coaches, onboard WiFi may also be available.
  • Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city as the itinerary, may be requested.
  • London: You’re invited to the Tower of London to experience the Ceremony of the Keys, the oldest practiced military ceremony in the world. At your special after-hours visit you’ll get an inside look at the 700-year-old tradition that stood the tests of even the most tumultuous times.
  • Dublin: Meet esteemed author Trevor White on a rare, personal after-hours tour of The Little Museum of Dublin, which he founded. You'll learn about his work, his life as a Dublin local and what it means to be a Dubliner.
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The "Castles & Kingdoms" trip starts in London and ends in Shannon. The "Castles & Kingdoms" trip is a luxury tour that takes 21 days. You will travel through England, Scotland and Ireland and visit Belfast, York, Blarney and 11 other destinations. This is a guided group trip that includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

From London to Edinburgh and over the Irish Sea to Belfast and Killarney this adventure across Ireland and Great Britain pairs iconic sights with once in a lifetime experiences. Join the Yeoman Warder at the Tower of London and bear witness to the Ceremony of the Keys, the oldest practiced military tradition in the world. In Northern Ireland, join a local ranger to explore the spectacular Giant’s Causeway and in England, journey to the majestic 11th-century Alnwick Castle—known to many from the Harry Potter films. On Founder’s Collection departures, meet her Grace the Duchess of Northumberland for a private tour of the castle gardens followed by a seasonal lunch.
The Activity Level of this tour is Balanced, meaning there is 1 to 3 miles of walking per day which may include some uneven surfaces such as cobblestones and stairs.
ITINERARY Expand All
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  • Day 1: Welcome to London
  • Day 2: Traditions and Treasures of London
  • Day 3: Stonehenge and Georgian Bath Relaxed Start
  • Day 4: Explore Bath Relaxed Start
  • Day 5: Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon and York
  • Day 6: Medieval Wonders of York Relaxed Start
  • Day 7: The Wild and Poetic Lake District
  • Day 8: Alnwick Castle
  • Day 9: Highlights of Beautiful Edinburgh
  • Day 10: Edinburgh to Belfast
  • Day 11: Highlights of Belfast
  • Day 12: Giant's Causeway and Londonderry
  • Day 13: Strangford Lough and Vibrant Dublin Relaxed Start
  • Day 14: A Truly Irish Experience
  • Day 15: Glendalough to Kilkenny Relaxed Start
  • Day 16: Banter in Blarney
  • Day 17: Scenic Ring of Kerry Relaxed Start
  • Day 18: Exploring Limerick Relaxed Start
  • Day 19: Regal County Mayo Relaxed Start
  • Day 20: Majestic Ashford Castle Relaxed Start
  • Day 21: Depart Shannon
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Meals
  • Dinner (x9)
  • Breakfast (x20)
  • Lunch (x4)
Accommodation
  • The Rubens at the Palace, London. hotel
  • Francis Hotel, Bath. hotel
  • The Grand Hotel & Spa, York hotel
  • Merewood Country House Hotel, Lake District hotel
  • Kimpton Charlotte Square, Edinburgh. hotel
  • Grand Central Hotel, Belfast. hotel
  • Dylan Hotel, Dublin. hotel
  • Lyrath Estate, Kilkenny. hotel
  • The Dunloe, Killarney. hotel
  • The Savoy Hotel, Limerick. hotel
  • Ashford Castle, Cong. hotel
Transport
  • Travel by coach
Guide
  • Experienced Driver Guide
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to London and from Shannon 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 Castles & Kingdoms 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 Castles & Kingdoms tour. You can cancel the tour up to 92 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 91 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 20 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 20 July 2024, a deposit of 350 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 91 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Castles & Kingdoms 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 Castles & Kingdoms 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.
  • This tour will operate in smaller group sizes and uniquely configured coaches with fewer seats to protect against COVID-19.
  • Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected. Hygiene safety measures and distancing will furthermore be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • 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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