Explore the rich history and stunning landscapes of Britain and Ireland on this classic group tour.
  • content:<h3>Choice Highlights</h3><ul class='icon-list'><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Choose between two carefully selected activities</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Dartmoor National Park: Visit Dartmoor to learn about the history of stone circles and indigenous traditions from your knowledgeable Local Expert on a scenic exploration.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Plymouth: Set sail on a relaxing cruise from Plymouth harbor, where the pilgrims left over 400 years ago.</li></ul>
  • content:<h3>Top Rated Highlights</h3><ul class='icon-list'><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Oxford: See the spires and colleges of this world-famous university town.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>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.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>York: Your Travel Director will show you the York Minster, the city walls and the medieval Shambles during your orientation of the city.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Grasmere: Learn about the life of the poet William Wordsworth and visit his grave.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Gretna Green: Visit the spot where runaway lovers were married.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Edinburgh: Explore Edinburgh Castle with your Local Expert to see the Scottish Crown Jewels and the Mons Meg up close.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>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.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>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 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>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.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Inverness: At the exciting Culloden Visitor Center, discover why the Battle of Culloden lasted only an hour yet changed the Highland way of life forever.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Loch Ness: Soak up the scenery and hear intriguing tales of Nessie during a cruise on one of Scotland's most famous lakes.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Wick: See the world's shortest street, Ebenezer Place.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Orkney Islands: Cruise to the windswept Orkney Islands on a full day guided journey. Come face-to-face with relics spanning human history, from pagan stone circles to reminders of wartime tragedy. Visit the 5000-year-old village of Skara Brae.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Eilean Donan: Stop for a photo of this gorgeous castle built on an island in the Loch.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Glasgow: See the grand public buildings, including George Square and St. Mungo's Cathedral.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Giant's Causeway: Visit Northern Ireland’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site, formed by volcanic activity over 60 million years ago. Walk across thousands of interlocking basalt columns, shaped by nature and renowned for their striking geometric appearance.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Cairnryan: Board your ferry to cross the Irish Sea.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Belleek: Take a guided tour behind the scenes of porcelain production and meet the skilled craftspeople keeping this delicate tradition alive.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Sligo Bay: The area surrounding the town of Sligo was home to one of Ireland's most famous literary figures, the poet William Butler Yeats. On your journey into town, you’ll quickly see why Yeats was inspired by the scenic beauty of the area. Explore its rich medieval history as well as its shops on an orientation with your Travel Director.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>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.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Limerick: See King John's Castle, St. Mary's Cathedral and the treaty stone.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Adare: Experience a village walk through the main street lined with thatched cottages.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Ring of Kerry: Venture into a world of towering cliffs, lush lakelands, beaches, fields dotted with sheep, rocky coastline, remote villages and historical sites, as you journey the magical Ring of Kerry. This 111-mile circular route is the best place to admire Ireland's scenic beauty and truly one of the most beautiful drives in the world.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>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.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Cork: Ireland's second city - "Rebel Cork" dates back to the 7th century. Your Travel Director will show you the Grand Parade and South Mall, along with City Hall and the Opera House on an insightful orientation tour encompassing the development of the religious settlement of St. Finbarr, to Viking raiding and settlement, to the creation of the Norman city and Merchant Princes. You’ll love learning the tales and history of this port city and enjoy hearing the lilt of the Cork accent.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Dublin: See Dublin's elegant Georgian squares, O'Connell Street and the Custom House with a Local Expert</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Dublin: Board the ferry to return to mainland Britain.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Conwy: See Conwy Castle, the magnificent medieval fortress still towering over the town after 700 years. Climb the restored spiral staircase, scale the great towers and walk a complete circle around the battlements. Admire the unbroken town walls of Conwy down and enjoy amazing views out across the craggy mountains of Snowdonia. The spectacular castle was built by King Edward I and his architect Master James of St George in just four years between 1283 and 1287.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Liverpool: Stay in the home city of The Beatles.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Cardiff: Learn more about Wales' capital and cultural hub, Cardiff, as you enjoy an orientation of this vibrant city.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Bath: During an orientation you will see the Royal Crescent, Pulteney Bridge and Bath Abbey.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Bath: Visit the Roman Baths, one of the best-preserved ancient bathhouses in Northern Europe whose waters still flow today. Enjoy a personal exploration of the site, including the Sacred Spring, original Great Bath, temple remains and museum displays of artifacts uncovered on site. This complex offers a clear view of public bathing and religious practices during the Roman occupation of Britain nearly 2,000 years ago.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Plymouth: During an orientation tour with your Travel Director, see Plymouth Hoe and the Citadel before continuing to the Barbican and Mayflower Steps. Afterward, explore a quaint Cornish fishing village.</li></ul>
  • content:<h3>Make Travel Matter</h3><p><b>Montrose</b>: At Arbikie Highland Estate, go behind the scenes of the world’s first climate-positive distillery on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Set beside windswept Lunan Bay, you’ll meet the Stirling family and discover how they transform heritage crops into award-winning spirits using pioneering sustainable methods. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.</p><p><b>Killarney</b>: Meet passionate guesthouse owners John and Freda at their beautiful home in Killarney, where you'll hear more about their farm-to-table concept, while enjoying a delicious meal made from fresh ingredients sourced within a five mile radius. John and Freda have a policy that all food is sourced locally from farms and the coast of the Emerald Isle.  They educate their visitors about sustainable consumption and the benefits of eating fresh homegrown produce. This experience advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption & Production.</p>
  • content:<h3>Authentic Dining</h3><p><b>Stratford-upon-Avon</b>: Savor British cuisine with dinner at a local restaurant.</p><p><b>Killarney</b>: Choose from a fine selection of local restaurants on your Dine-Around evening.</p><p><b>Dublin</b>: Visit the Guinness Storehouse to learn about Ireland's national drink.</p><p><b>Plymouth</b>: Celebrate the culmination of your travels in style with delicious wine and local cuisine.</p>
  • content:<h3>Insight Choice</h3><p>Dartmoor National Park: Visit Dartmoor to learn about the history of stone circles and indigenous traditions from your knowledgeable Local Expert on a scenic exploration.</p><p><b>Plymouth</b>: Set sail on a relaxing cruise from Plymouth harbor, where the pilgrims left over 400 years ago.</p>
Stay in a variety of comfortable hotels including the Thistle Marble Arch in London, Swan's Nest in Stratford, Hilton in York, and many more, offering a blend of modern amenities and classic charm throughout your journey.