Overview
14 Days
London
Dublin
Classic Tour
4 Star
Premium
8-99 Years
44
Fully Guided
VOA126
Itinerary
Your tour departs from your hotel at 2:00 PM on a panoramic tour of central London to see famous landmarks including Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament. Visit the historic Tower of London to view the Crown Jewels. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group before dining independently.
Discover London's iconic attractions at your own speed, as you please, with your choice of routes on a Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour. Your evening is free to continue exploring and dining independently. (B)
Take a panoramic tour of Windsor before visiting Windsor Castle, the largest inhabited castle in the world and one of the King's official residences. See the grandeur of the State Apartments, ceremonial rooms still used by the Royal Family today. Spend free time in Windsor before traveling on to the beautiful city of Bath. Founded by the Romans and rich in elegant Georgian architecture, the city is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Tour the Roman Baths to discover why these hot springs have been popular since ancient times. (B/D)
Take in the Cotswolds, a quintessentially English region with gently rolling hills, colorful gardens, and honey-colored stone buildings. Stop in one of its many charming old market towns or traditional villages. Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon to see an exhibition about his life and work, and walk through the house where he was born. Travel on to Liverpool and spend the evening independently exploring its rich pop-music history. (B)
Travel through the Lake District, a region that has inspired numerous painters and writers, including William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Cruise along Lake Windermere to admire the stunning scenery of wooded isles and neighboring mountains. Spend free time in a traditional Lakeland village. Pass through Gretna Green, just over the Scottish border, on your way to your hotel outside Edinburgh, where you'll enjoy a free evening. (B)
Explore central Edinburgh on a panoramic tour; discover the Royal Mile, with its closely clustered medieval houses, and the 200-year-old New Town, with its elegant Georgian homes. Tour Edinburgh Castle to see the Crown Jewels of Scotland. Enjoy an evening of storytelling and whisky tasting at the Scotch Whisky Experience. (Select departures will instead experience The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.) (B/D)*
Travel to Glasgow for a city tour, with free time to explore. Proceed to the harbor at Cairnryan for a short ferry ride to Ireland, and your Belfast hotel. (B/D)
Visit Titanic Belfast for a fascinating look at the building of the doomed ocean liner, which was crafted right in the city's dockyards. Next, take a panoramic tour of this historic city. Visit the Glyde Inn for an early dinner with entertainment, before continuing on to Dublin. (B/D)
Tour Dublin independently on the Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour. Use your voucher to visit your choice of one of Dublin's top attractions: Guinness Storehouse, Teeling Distillery, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Jameson Distillery Bow St. Experience, or the GPO Museum. You are free to dine as you wish this evening. (B)
Visit Blarney Castle and kiss the famous stone. Then travel on to Macroom and into the mountainous scenery toward Killarney. After dinner at your hotel you might want to check out one of Killarney's many pubs offering traditional music. (B/D)
Find a souvenir in the scenic Gap of Dunloe at Moriarty's, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner. Visit a sheep farm for a demonstration by highly skilled sheepdogs. Proceed on to the spectacular beauty and charm of the Dingle Peninsula, famed as the setting for "Ryan's Daughter" and "Far and Away" then explore Dingle town.
Later, go to Kate Kearney's Cottage for an Irish night featuring dinner and traditional entertainment. (B/D)
Visit Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum, which recalls the early days of air travel. Take a ferry across the River Shannon to the Cliffs of Moher. Admire the limestone landscape of the Burren as you travel to vibrant Galway, where you'll take a panoramic tour of the city center before dinner at your hotel. (B/D)
Take a walking tour of the historic heart of Galway. Head east to Dublin for a stroll around Dalkey, an exclusive seaside suburb that's home to such luminaries as singers Bono and Enya and the late writer Maeve Binchy. Enjoy a farewell dinner at your elegant castle hotel. (B/D)
Your tour ends after breakfast. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Scotch Whiskey Experience: Visiting the Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh offers an unforgettable journey through the rich history, craftsmanship, and tantalizing flavors of Scotland's national drink.
- Windsor Castle: Visit the Queen's magnificent home, the longest-occupied palace in all of Europe.
- Roman Baths: Discover why these mineral-rich hot springs have been a popular destination for more than 2,000 years.
- Cliffs of Moher: Marvel at the stunning views from these cliffs, rising 700 feet above the Atlantic.
- Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum: This unique museum recalls the days of early air travel, and is also the home of Irish coffee.
- Blarney Castle: Kiss the Blarney Stone and get the gift of gab at this historic castle, with beautiful gardens to enjoy.
- Shakespeare's Birthplace: Learn all about the life and work of the Bard — and tour his birthplace at Stratford-Upon-Avon.
- Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo: Select departures get to enjoy the precision and performance of pipe and drum corps from around the world.
- Titanic Belfast: Take a guided tour of central Belfast to see Victorian buildings, the imposing City Hall in Donegall Square, and the shipyards where RMS Titanic was built in 1912. Visit Titanic Belfast to learn about this ill-fated liner.
- Tower of London: Explore the grand fortress that has served as a royal residence, a prison, an executioner's grounds — and even as a zoo, in its time.
- 13 Breakfasts (B), and 8 Dinners* (D)
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London - Victoria (4 Stars)
- Bailbrook House Hotel (4 Stars)
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Liverpool City Centre (4 Stars)
- Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel (4 Stars)
- AC Hotel by Marriott Belfast (4 Stars)
- The Croke Park Hotel (4 Stars)
- Gleneagle Hotel (4 Stars)
- The Galmont Hotel & Spa (4 Stars)
- Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel (4 Stars)
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
- *Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Scottish Evening is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner.
Operator
Our outstanding local tour directors are ready to share their knowledge, stories, passion for their home places - they are our greatest assets. Many of our tours spend 2 nights in each location, and our flexible itineraries include a great balance of escorted and free time. We include full breakfasts, most dinners and some evening entertainment. No one has to worry about paying for optional extras on the trip. It’s all included, no hidden extras.
We know how much these trips mean to you and we want to ensure that this is a trip you will treasure forever.
Each of our vacations are stress-free, with no surprise hidden fees, and plenty of fun for all ages. Read more
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