Highlights
5 Dinner (D)15 Breakfast (B)1 Lunch (L)Hesket Newmarket: Meet Christine at Howbeck Lodge. Enjoy a few hours of Cumbrian farm life, with some farm animals' company thrown in for good measure, before sitting down to a traditional homemade afternoon tea.Glasgow: Visit the Necropolis in Glasgow, one of Europe's most significant burial grounds.Dublin: Visit the Guinness Storehouse to see how the world’s most famous stout is created, then enjoy the distinctive taste of a perfectly chilled pint of Guinness.Waterford: Learn how crystal is crafted at the House of Waterford Crystal during a workshop tour.York: Your Travel Director will show you the York Minster, the city walls and the medieval Shambles during your orientation of the city.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.Jedburgh: See the impressive 12th-century Jedburgh Abbey that dominates the centre of town.Edinburgh: Explore the city with your Local Specialist 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.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.Pitlochry: Visit Pitlochry, famous for its salmon leap.Eilean Donan: See one of Scotland’s most iconic castles, set where three lochs meet. Framed by rugged mountains and often shrouded in mist, it’s a favourite film location and one of the country’s most photographed landmarks.Isle of Skye: View the Cuillin Mountains on a sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist.Fort William: Enjoy an excellent view of Ben Nevis from the World War II Commando Memorial.Glasgow: See the grand public buildings of Glasgow, including George Square.Lake District: Drive through the hauntingly beautiful Lakes District, immortalised by literary greats of the Romantic Movement.Chester: See the Jubilee Clock, the cathedral, the city walls and the famous black-and-white Rows.Dublin: A Local Specialist will show you Dublin's elegant Georgian squares, O'Connell Street and the Custom House.Galway: Explore the historic heart of Galway. See landmarks such as the Spanish Arch and the cathedral, or perhaps admire the distinctive Claddagh rings.Ring of Kerry: Admire Ireland's enduring scenic beauty on one of the most beautiful drives in the world.Blarney: It is said that those who kiss the Blarney Stone are bestowed with the power to persuade, flatter and coax. But to do so, you must dangle from the ramparts! Visit Blarney Castle and see the famous Stone of Eloquence.Cobh: Join a Local Specialist on a walking tour through the historic port city of Cobh.Cardiff: Learn more about Wales' capital and cultural hub, Cardiff, as you enjoy an orientation of this vibrant city with your Travel Director.Bath: Admire UNESCO-listed Bath, with its elegant Georgian facades and the bimillennial Roman Baths from which the city takes its name.Glastonbury: Visit the historic Glastonbury Abbey. Founded in the 7th century, its ruins are now registered as a Grade I listed building.Bath: Explore one of Britain’s best-preserved Roman sites, a bathing and temple complex fed by natural hot springs that still flow today. Walk at your own pace through centuries of history in the heart of Bath. This was once the city’s social centre, where Romans gathered to bathe, worship and connect.Plymouth: During an orientation tour with your Travel Director, see Plymouth Hoe and the Citadel before continuing to the Barbican and Mayflower Steps.Polperro: Visit the picturesque harbour of Polperro's Heritage Coastline.Stonehenge: Walk around the strange and awe-inspiring megaliths that have reputedly stood for 5,000 years.Explore Edinburgh, the Isle of Skye, Dublin and CobhDiscover York, Glasgow, Chester, Galway, Cork, Cardiff, Bath and PlymouthVisit Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon, Edinburgh Castle, Isle of Skye, the Necropolis in Glasgow, the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin, Blarney Castle, the Waterford Crystal Showroom, the Roman Baths in Bath, Glastonbury Abbey, the fishing village of Polperro and StonehengeView Eilean Donan Castle, Anne Hathaway's thatched cottage in Stratford-upon-Avon, York Minster in York, Glencoe 'Glen of Weeping', the 18th hole at St. Andrews, Dartmoor National Park and the Mayflower Steps in PlymouthSee Galway Cathedral and the Principality Stadium in CardiffScenic Drive around the Ring of KerryTickets for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included on departures that coincide with performance dates
What's Included
All transport and transfers shownLondon: The services of a Trafalgar Local Host when you stay at Trafalgar's recommended London hotelAn expert Travel Director and professional DriverCherry-picked hotels, all tried and trustedAll porterage and restaurant gratuitiesAll hotel tips, charges and local taxesBreakfast daily and up to half of your evening mealsMust-see sightseeingAudio headsets for flexible sightseeingLuxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)Return ferry across the Irish Sea between Wales and IrelandOptional Experiences and free timeOn occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised