Taste of Britain and Ireland
Discover England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland on this 14-day tour. Visit London, Bath, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Belfast, Killarney, Galway and Dublin. Take in the stunning scenery and panoramas including the Dingle peninsula and the Cliffs of Moher. Visit the historic Windsor, Edinburgh, Fitzpatrick and Blarney castles. Enjoy a traditional Scottish evening and a sheepdog demonstration.
14 Days • fr. $4,895
Tour Includes
- A panoramic tour of London including Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament
- A visit to the historic Tower of London to view the Crown Jewels
- A Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour of London
- A panoramic tour of Windsor with a visit to Windsor Castle
- A visit to the Roman Baths
- A visit Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon
- A visit to Liverpool
- A cruise along Lake Windermere
- A traditional Scottish evening with entertainment
- A panoramic tour of Edinburgh including the 200-year-old “New Town”
- A tour of Edinburgh Castle
- A Glasgow city tour
- A ferry ride from Scotland to Northern Irelans
- A city tour of Belfast and a visit to the Titanic Belfast experience
- Dinner and a drink at The Glyde Inn
- A Hop-On Hop-Off tour of Dublin
- A visit to Blarney Castle
- A panoramic tour of the Dingle Peninsula
- Dinner and traditional entertainment at Kate Kearney's Cottage
- A visit to Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum
- A visit to the Cliffs of Moher
- A panoramic tour of Galway
- A walking tour of Galway with a private guide
- A visit to a traditional farm to watch trained dogs herd sheep and enjoy tea and scones
- A farewell dinner at your elegant castle hotel
- Handling of one piece of luggage per person is included in the cost of all coach tours. Size should not exceed 30 x 20 x 10 inches and weight should be under 50 lbs. Luggage is carried at owner's risk throughout the tour unless insured.
Not Included
- Tips for personal services and to tour directors and drivers are not included in tour cost and left to your discretion.
- All items of a personal nature (room service, beverages, telephone charges, laundry, special food requests, etc.) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included and must be paid by the client.
- All rates exclude airfare unless expressly noted.
Meal Inclusions
- Full daily breakfasts (except Day 1)
- 8 dinners
Hotel Details
- Doubletree by Hilton London - Victoria in London (2 nights)
- Bailbrook House Hotel in Bath (1 night)
- Hilton Liverpool City Centre Hotel in Liverpool (1 night)
- Malmaison Edinburgh Hotel in Edinburgh (2 nights)
- AC Hotel by Marriott Belfast in Belfast Northern Ireland (1 night)
- The Croke Park Hotel in Dublin, Ireland (2 nights)
- The Brehon Hotel in Killarney, Ireland (2 nights)
- The Galmont Hotel & Spa in Galway, Ireland (1 night)
- Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel in Dublin, Ireland (1 night)
Day 1
London Tour | Tower of London Location Information Description
London, United Kingdom
Your tour begins at 2:00 PM at your London hotel. Take 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.
Doubletree by Hilton London - Victoria
Day 2
Independent Sightseeing in London Location Information Description
London, United Kingdom
Discover London’s iconic attractions at your own speed, as you please, with your choice of routes on an open-top, Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour. Enjoy a choice of routes and walking tours.
Your evening is free to continue exploring and dining independently.
Breakfast
Doubletree by Hilton London - Victoria
Day 3
Windsor Castle | Bath Location Information Description
Windsor, United Kingdom
Take a panoramic tour of Windsor before visiting Windsor Castle, the largest inhabited castle in the world and one of the Queen’s official residences. See the State Apartments and St George’s Chapel, the site of Prince Harry’s wedding to Meghan Markle. Spend some free time there before traveling on to the beautiful city of Bath.
Location Information Description
Bath, United Kingdom
Founded by the Romans and rich in elegant Georgian architecture, the city of Bath is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Tour the Roman Baths to discover why these hot springs have been popular since ancient times.
Breakfast, Dinner
Bailbrook House Hotel
Day 4
Cotswolds Drive | Shakespeare’s Birthplace | Liverpool Location Information Description
Cotswolds, United Kingdom
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.
Location Information Description
Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon to see an exhibition about his life and work, before walking through the house where he was born.
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Liverpool, United Kingdom
Travel on to Liverpool and spend the evening exploring its rich pop-music history with dinner on your own.
Breakfast
Hilton Liverpool City Centre Hotel
Day 5
Lake District & Scottish Evening Location Information Description
Lake District, United Kingdom
Travel through the Lake District, a region that inspired Beatrix Potter’s children’s books. Embark on a cruise along Lake Windermere. Spend some free time in a traditional lakeland village. Pass through Gretna Green, just over the Scottish border.
Location Information Description
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Enjoy a traditional Scottish evening with entertainment. Please note that August 5 – 19 departures enjoy an evening free to dine independently.
Breakfast, Dinner
Malmaison Edinburgh Hotel
Day 6
Edinburgh Castle | City Tour Location Information Description
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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 and the Stone of Destiny.
The rest of the day is free to explore and dine on your own. Please note that guests on the August 5 – 19 departures will experience the world-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Breakfast
Malmaison Edinburgh Hotel
Day 7
Glasgow City Tour | Ferry to Belfast Location Information Description
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Travel to Glasgow for a city tour, then take some free time to explore.
Location Information Description
Belfast, United Kingdom
Proceed to the harbor at Cairnryan for a short ferry ride to Ireland, and then to your Belfast hotel.
Breakfast, Dinner
AC Hotel by Marriott Belfast
Day 8
Titanic Belfast | The Glyde Inn Location Information Description
Belfast, United Kingdom
Take some time this morning to explore central Belfast on your own. Then learn all about Belfast’s shipbuilding history and the ill-fated RMS Titanic at Titanic Belfast where you can experience the history of this ocean liner through interactive displays.
Location Information Description
Dublin, Ireland
Head to Dublin. In the evening, stop at The Glyde Inn for a drink and dinner with entertainment.
Breakfast, Dinner
The Croke Park Hotel
Day 9
Independent Sightseeing in Dublin Location Information Description
Dublin, Ireland
our Dublin independently, on the Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour. Use your voucher to visit your choice of one of Dublin’s top attractions: Teeling Distillery, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, or The GPO Museum.
You are free to dine as you wish this evening.
Breakfast
The Croke Park Hotel
Day 10
Blarney Castle | Killarney Location Information Description
Blarney, Ireland
Visit Blarney Castle and kiss the famous stone. Then travel on to Macroom and into the mountainous scenery toward Killarney.
Location Information Description
Killarney, Ireland
After dinner at your hotel you might want to check out one of Killarney’s many pubs offering traditional music.
Breakfast, Dinner
The Brehon Hotel
Day 11
Dingle Peninsula | Irish Night Location Information Description
Dingle, Ireland
Head to the beautiful Gap of Dunloe for a stop at Moriarty’s, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner. Proceed on to the spectacular beauty and charm of the Dingle Peninsula, famed as settings for “Ryan’s Daughter” and “Far and Away”. Take some free time to explore Dingle town.
Location Information Description
Killarney, Ireland
Later, go to Kate Kearney’s Cottage for an Irish night featuring dinner and traditional entertainment.
Breakfast, Dinner
The Brehon Hotel
Day 12
Flying Boat Museum | Cliffs of Moher Location Information Description
Foynes, Ireland
Visit Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum, which recalls the early days of air travel. Foynes is the home of Irish coffee, so you’ll learn how to make one and enjoy a sample.
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The Cliffs of Moher, Ireland
Take a ferry across the River Shannon, and drive to visit the Cliffs of Moher. Spectacular cliffs stretching 700 feet over the rugged Atlantic coast is part of the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Geopark and is a Special Protected Area for Birds and Wildlife, home to 35 species of birds.
Location Information Description
Galway, Ireland
Travel to vibrant Galway, where you’ll take a panoramic tour of the city center before dinner at your hotel.
Breakfast, Dinner
The Galmont Hotel & Spa
Day 13
Sheepdog Demonstration | Fitzpatrick Castle Stay Location Information Description
Galway, Ireland
Set out on a walking tour of Galway City with a local guide. The travel to a traditional farm to watch trained dogs herd sheep; enjoy tea and scones.
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Dublin, Ireland
Head east to Dublin; stroll around Dalkey, an exclusive seaside suburb home to such luminaries as singers Bono and Enya and the late writer Maeve Binchy.
Enjoy a farewell dinner at your elegant castle hotel.
Breakfast, Dinner
Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel
Day 14
Tour Ends in Dublin Location Information Description
Dublin, Ireland
Your program ends after breakfast.
Breakfast
Important information:
Cancellation Policy
- 70 days or more prior to departure: Forfeiture of deposit
- 69 - 16 days prior to departure: 30% per person
- 15 - 8 days prior to departure: 50% per person
- 7 - 1 days prior to departure: 90% per person
- On day of departure: 100% per person
- All cancellations must be received in writing prior to tour departure. The cancellation policy will apply according to the date that the cancellation notification is received. The MINIMUM cancellation penalty is the deposit amount.
- The purchase to trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
Terms and Conditions
- Land only “from price” is per person based on two people sharing a room together.
- All prices are in US Dollars.
- A non-refundable land deposit of $250 per person is required for coach tours. Deposits are required within 5 days of making the reservation. Early booking discounts require higher deposits.
- The final payment must be made by credit card no later than 80 days prior to departure date. If payment is not received as scheduled, the reservation will automatically cancel and deposit payment become forfeit.
- Once confirmed any revision to land tours will incur a $50 handling fee per booking. If clients cancel from one tour and rebook on another tour or another date, a cancellation fee may apply. Revisions are not permitted within 14 days of departure or once documents have been issued.
- Documents will be shipped by U.P.S. ground service approximately 21 days prior to departure provided full payment has been received. If documents are required earlier, sufficient notice id required to arrange for early delivery by regular service. Late bookings will incur an express service delivery charge.