EXTENSIVE UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND Group Tour.
In Extensive United Kingdom and Ireland there are mysterious landscapes, breathtaking cities, places and warm people.
EXTENSIVE UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND Group Tour. (ID: 18926)
(LONDON - CAMBRIDGE - YORK - DURHAM - ALNWICK - EDINGBURGH - STIRLING - PITLOCHRY - BLAIR CASTLE - INVERNESS - EILEAN CASTLE - FORT AUGUSTUS - LOCH NESS - URQUHART CASTLE - FORT WILLIAM - INVERARAY - LOCH LOMOND - GLASGOW - BELFAST - DUBLIN - POWERSCOURT - KILKENNY - CASHEL - CORK - KINSALE - KILLARNEY - ADARE - LIMERICK - BUNRATTY - CLIFFS OF MOHER - GALWAY - CONG - CLONMACNOISE - DUBLIN - CAERNARFON - LIVERPOOL - STRATFORD - OXFORD - LONDON). (No minimum passengers for the tour).
Iconic cities and breathtaking landscapes through Extensive United Kingdom and Ireland, many cultural and historical highlights of two of world's most classic countries. An unforgettable holiday trip, discovering all the secrets of London, Cambridge, York, Durham, Alnwick, Edinburgh, Stirling, Pitlochry, Blair Castle, Inverness, Eilean Castle, Fort Augustus, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Fort William, Inveraray, Loch Lomond, Glasgow, Belfast, Dublin, Powerscourt, Kilkenny, Cashel, Cork, Kinsale, Killarney, Adare, Limerick, Bunratty, Cliffs of Moher, Galway, Cong, Clonmacnoise, Caernarfon, Liverpool, Stratford, Oxford, London.
- In the center of LONDON stand the imposing Palace of Parliament, the iconic "Big Ben" clock tower and Westminster Abbey, among other wonderful places.
- One of the most famous cities, in many ways, is CAMBRIDGE for its university, its language schools and its many tourist attractions.
- YORK city walls form a walkway on both sides of the River Ouse.
- At DURHAM, you can expect the warmest of welcomes into the rich extra-curricular culture of our collegiate family.
- In ALNWICK you can get to know the famous town and also the castle of the magician Harry Potter.
- Walking around EDINBURGH is like visiting several cities at once: the medieval old town, the new city and modern Edinburgh.
- STIRLING is one of the most visited cities in Scotland, it has an intense historical past and numerous cultural attractions.
- PITLOCHRY is one of Scotland's most beautiful and vibrant places to visit, where you can practice some outdoor activities.
- BLAIR CASTLE has been the home of the Atholl family for over seven centuries,the castle has had a diverse history
- In INVERNESS you can walk its streets and lose yourself in the charm of this provincial city.
- EILEAN CASTLE is, without doubt, a Scottish icon and certainly one of the most popular visitor attractions.
- From FORT AUGUSTUS here you can admire and touch the icy waters of Loch Ness.
- LOCH NESS is an extensive and deep freshwater lake that welcomes you with the mystery of the monster that lives in its waters.
- The iconic URQUHART CASTLE is one of Scotland's most popular attractions, and one of the most beautiful.
- The natural landscapes that are in FORT WILLIAM, with a reputation for being true earthly paradises.
- INVERARAY is characterized by being a tourist place and key point for hiking and climbing the Ben Nevis or Munro Mountains.
- Find a breath-taking view and also an exhilarating ride in LOCH LOMOND.
- GLASGOW is famous for its modernist and Victorian architecture, today it is a national cultural center.
- Fantastic restaurants, traditional pubs and the phenomenal history of the Titanic make BELFAST a city to be enjoyed.
- In DUBLIN you can visit its castle, one of the most emblematic buildings in the city located in the old town.
- POWERSCOURT has a popular tourist attraction, the beautiful gardens, icons of the city.
- KILKENNY is a medieval municipality with many well-preserved churches and monasteries that take us back to another era.
- The Rock of Cashel and Hore Abbey at CASHEL are a must for lovers of Irish historical heritage.
- Head to one of the liveliest cities on the island, CORK, with walks along the river, fantastic pubs and original and unforgettable experiences.
- KINSALE is the gastronomic capital of Ireland famous for its fish restaurants, its vibrant harbor and its small and colorful old town.
- KILLARNEY, full of history, heritage, activities, and world class hospitality.
- ADARE abounds with a rich history and a strong heritage, which remain ever present in its monuments.
- LIMERICK offers energy, excitement and beautiful places to visit.
- Unac city to discover its most important museums and monuments, BUNRATTY is special.
- Towering heights and crashing waves, ageless legends and endless flurrying birds: the CLIFFS OF MOHER are a natural masterpiece.
- GALWAY city is the west of Ireland's bohemian party town with endless festivals and events including the Galway Arts Festival and the Galway races.
- The CONG Abbey is one of the most amazing places in the city, worth visiting.
- Celtic crosses and early Christian temples you can find the beautiful city of CLONMACNOISE.
- The enormous fortress that surrounds the city of CAERNARFON, and it is incredible to walk through its streets observing the high walls and the charms of the enclosure.
- Strolling through its ancient streets, visiting its churches, LIVERPOOL is perfect for a weekend getaway, but also for a longer vacation.
- Civic Hall, Events, Shakespeare's Birthplace, Shopping, Eating culinary delights is all you can do in STRATFORD.
- OXFORD is a wonderful city with numerous places to discover.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Departure from North West England
- Group tour
- History & cultural tour
- Offered in English
- 5 Stars Rating
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Europa Mundo Vacations (EMV), our service provider is part of the JTB Group, one of the world's largest tourist groups, which was founded in Japan over 100 years ago, currently has more than 150 companies and more than 900 offices throughout the world. Although Europa Mundo was originally a family business, its average sales growth in the last 10 years has been 13.97% per year, being a leader in Latin America of circuits in Europe, also having its own circuits in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, India and Japan, with 1,000 different tours, and with 130,000 passengers per year traveling in our circuits from 33 countries on 5 continents, markets in Latin America, Spain, Portugal, and in 2016 countries such as India, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, United States, Jordan and Australia.
- Guaranteed fixed departures without minimum passengers.
- Assistance in airports and tourist destinations visited by the program.
- Europamundo General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, and breakfast buffet.
- Includes arrival transfer
- Accommodations according to the program: 15 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast included.
- Qualified English speaking guide throughout the tour.
- Boat: Loch Ness, in Ross Castle.
- Activities and excursions as described in the program. City tour in: London, Edinburgh, Dublin, Clonmacnoise.
- Ticket admission: Whisky distillery in Pitlochry, Blair Castle, Eilean Donan Castle, Urquhart Castle, Powerscourt gardens, Rock of Cashel, National Park with horse and carriage tour, Folk Park in Bunratty, Cliffs of Moher, Clonmacnoise monastic ruins.
- Evening Transfer: Leicester/ Soho area in London.
- 2 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Cork, Limerick.
- Ferry: Scotland - Ireland/ Ireland - Wales.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
- Tickets to the archaeological complexes are not included unless expressly provided.
- Programme with ferries subject to special changes.
not included
- Intercontinental flights to and from the destination of the start and end of the program.
- Tourist entry and exit visas (visa) for the countries of transit flights and for the countries that make up the program, according to the immigration regulations established by each specific country.
- Airport taxes per person according to each destination.
- Registration fee and medical insurance / luggage / mandatory cancellation with medical coverage per person; which must be contracted directly by the clients themselves with the insurance companies that they consider best.
- Other possible taxes that apply according to the provisions of each country that make up the program and countries with transit flights.
- Additional meals and drinks.
- Gratuities or Tips.
- Excursions and optional activities not provided for in the program.
- Any other service that is not expressly indicated in the program.
- OUT transfers.
Overview of your trip:
A special and exclusive trip to enjoy luxury and experience a fantastic holiday. This 16-day group tour is not only something special for active travelers, but also for those who want to discover Extensive United Kingdom and Ireland in a different way. Spectacular cities, full of history, monuments, museums, their imposing landscapes and their paradisiacal sites. You will always be accompanied by the best local guides that will take you through the best charms of Extensive United Kingdom and Ireland. Without doubt the perfect combination for an unforgettable trip.
We recommend that customers book their international flights to the country of start and end of the program to guarantee their arrival at least one day before the tour's departure date. The Tour Operator and the Travel Agency do not assume any responsibility for possible breaches of the program and what this situation could generate due to possible delays in the arrival of customers on time for different reasons.
IMPORTAN NOTES:
- Net package prices are expressed in USD, Euros, Cad o GBP per pax.
- This quotation doesn’t constitute a service reservation until your final confirmation.
- Prices are valid according to the specified amount of pax.
- It is NOT included in our prices drinks with the meals, airport tax, tips and porters service.
- Our prices do NOT include supplements for special dinners in Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Booking including any of the mentioned dates are subject to hotels’ availability confirmation.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- We recommend that clients take out full travel and health insurance for the activities included in the itinerary.
- We recommend wearing light clothing and footwear, short-sleeved shirts and shorts, hats, caps and creams to protect the skin from the sun and mosquito repellents and bathing clothes for swimming in streams, rivers and / or beaches.
- It is important that the client, prior to their travel dates, check the weather forecasts in the different countries and regions visited in the program, so that they can prepare the most appropriate clothes and shoes.
- Beware of the burning sun. We recommend you bring your own protective lotions.
- We may need a small backpack for personal belongings abroad.
- In most of the countries that are visited in the program we have a widely extended medical assistance, with clinics in the most remote areas of the countries. Anyway, if you suffer from a chronic disease or allergy, etc., we recommend you bring your first aid kit or personal medications, especially when you are away from major cities.
- It is suggested to wear sunglasses and photographic and video cameras to keep the beautiful memories of your vacation.
- We recommend you always drink bottled and sealed mineral water during your stay in the different countries visited in the program.
DIA 1LONDON.
LONDON Air conditioned busWelcome to London! On arrival at the airport, we will be waiting to transfer you to the hotel. Later, our guide will give an overview of the tour or you can check the informative panels in the hotel reception area.
DIA 2LONDON.
LONDON Air conditioned busHIGHLIGHTS: Guided tour, Changing of the Guards. Transfer to Soho.
In the early morning, comprehensive tour with local guide, lasting two hours and a half. We will see the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Oxford Street, Tower of London, Tower Bridge and Buckingham Palace and the famous Changing of the Guard (depending on the time of year). Afternoon at leisure. 18.30: In the evening, a stroll through Leicester Square, China Town and Soho, with its atmosphere, its theatres and its entertainment. Sit down for dinner at your preferred restaurant (Indian, Chinese, Thai, international, and so on) in the lively district. Return to hotel.
DIA 3LONDON - CAMBRIDGE - YORK - DURHAM.
LONDON, YORK, CAMBRIDGE, and DURHAM Air conditioned busTODAY’S HIGHLIGHT: Picturesque countryside with hills and woods.
We start the day leaving London towards northern England. Our first stop is CAMBRIDGE to admire its beautiful residential colleges. After lunch, we will continue to YORK where its cathedral, Roman walls and lively shopping streets will create a charming memory, some free time to stroll around. Afterwards, we will continue north to DURHAM. Explore this charming medieval town full of life which has a wonderful cathedral right in front of the castle.
Total kilometers to be traveled in the day: 297,4 kms approximately.
DIA 4DURHAM - ALNWICK - EDINBURGH.
EDINBURGH, DURHAM, and ALNWICK Air conditioned busTODAY’S HIGHLIGHT: Cross into Scotland. Castles, views over the sea. Sightseeing of Edinburgh.
Today we will travel to Scotland, stopping in ALNWICK, a picturesque town with lovely gardens and a large medieval castle which was used in the Harry Potter films. We will continue to EDINBURGH, arriving at noon. This is Scotland’s capital city and one of the most active cities in Northern Europe. Its monumental centre has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its castle overlooks the city’s steep streets and parks. We will enjoy a sightseeing tour with a local guide.
Total kilometers to be traveled in the day: 139,3 kms approximately.
DIA 5EDINBURGH.
EDINBURGH Without transportationFree day. You can enjoy the charm of this city and explore and discover memorable places.
DIA 6EDINBURGH - STIRLING - PITLOCHRY - BLAIR CASTLE - INVERNESS.
EDINBURGH, STIRLING, PITLOCHRY, BLAIR CASTLE, and INVERNESS Air conditioned busTODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Traditional whisky distillery in Pitlochry. Blair Castle. Dinner included.
We will depart for northern Scotland. We will visit STIRLING and its amazing historic centre overlooked by its large castle which sits atop an intrusive crag. We will also stop at WALLACE Monument. We will trek the trail that goes to the foot of the tower (ticket not included) which was built in memory of William Wallace, a 13th century Scottish military hero who became famous thanks to the film Braveheart. Afterwards, we will continue north to PITLOCHRY, a picturesque town where we know a traditional whisky distillery, Blair Athol, where Bell´s is produced. Lunchtime. Afterwards, we will enter (ticket included) BLAIR CASTLE and its impressive gardens. We will continue north. Arrival in INVERNESS late in the afternoon. A seaside town quite close to Loch Ness. Dinner included. Note: The hotel network in northern Scotland is quite limited. For some tours (normally in the month of August), we may offer accommodation in towns around Inverness.
Total kilometers to be traveled in the day: 180,0 kms approximately.
DIA 7INVERNESS - EILEAN CASTLE - FORT AUGUSTUS - LOCH NESS - URQUHART CASTLE - INVERNESS.
INVERNESS, EILEAN DONAN CASTLE, FORT AUGUSTUS, LOCH NESS, and URQUHART CASTLE Air conditioned busTODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Beautiful landscapes from Northern Scotland, Eilean Donan Castle, Boat tour in Loch Ness. Dinner included.
We will enjoy a stage full of excitement amid quite beautiful landscapes, forests, lakes, deserted lands and fjords from northern Scotland. We will visit the fascinating EILEAN DONAN CASTLE. Which is quite picturesque and is located over the fjord’s waters (ticket included). Afterwards, we will travel to FORT AUGUSTUS where we will visit its sluice gate system. Time for lunch and a stroll. We will resume our trip to LOCH NESS in the afternoon. We include a boat tour around the lake’s dark waters, after offering tickets to enter URQUHART medieval castle. Dinner and sojourn in INVERNESS.
Total kilometers to be traveled in the day: 187.4 kms approximately.
DIA 8INVERNESS - FORT WILLIAM - INVERARAY - LOCH LOMOND - GLASGOW.
INVERNESS, FORT WILLIAM, INVERARAY, and GLASGOW Air conditioned busTODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Beautiful landscapes of Northern Scotland.
We will continue enjoying a stage with gorgeous landscapes. We will make a brief stop in SPEAN BRIDGE to visit a monument that speaks about the Second World War. We will later stop in FORT WILLIAM, a tourist centre at the foot of Ben Nevis, the highest summit in the United Kingdom. We will go by KILCHURN Castle, which displays its beautiful ruins right by a dark lake. INVERARAY, a quite picturesque historic village by Loch Fyne with a large castle and quiet streets. Lunchtime. We will return contouring Loch Lomond, one of the most popular lakes in Scotland. Time for a stroll around BALLOCH, the liveliest town on its banks. Arrival in GLASGOW at mid-afternoon. Time for a stroll around the centre of this lively city.
Total kilometers to be traveled in the day: 205.8 kms approximately.
DIA 9GLASGOW - BELFAST - DUBLIN.
DUBLIN, GLASGOW, and BELFAST Air conditioned busTODAY’S HIGHLIGHT: Ferry to Ireland.
Today we will leave Glasgow heading towards southern Scotland. We will board a ferry in Cairnryan. Our journey takes us towards Northern Ireland, arriving in BELFAST, Northern Ireland’s capital city. This monumental city is overcoming its religious conflicts. We will resume our journey to EIRE in Ireland. Last stop will be DUBLIN, arriving at the end of the day.
Total de quilômetros a serem percorridos no dia: 246,7 km aproximadamente.
DIA 10DUBLIN.
DUBLIN Air conditioned busTODAY’S HIGHLIGHT: Sightseeing tour of Dublin.
We start the day with a sightseeing tour of DUBLIN, Ireland’s peaceful capital city. We will enjoy a stroll on the banks of River Liffey, visiting its parks, old university and its lively downtown streets. We will stroll around Trinity College (depending on the duration of sunlight, this visit may take place the afternoon before, upon arrival in Dublin). Afternoon at leisure.
DIA 11DUBLIN - POWERSCOURT - KILKENNY - CASHEL - CORK.
DUBLIN, POWERSCOURT GARDENS & HOUSE, KILKENNY, CASHEL, and CORK Air conditioned busTODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Powerscourt gardens, Rock of Cashel, dinner included in Cork.
In the morning we will depart from Dublin heading to POWERSCOURT which is located near-by. We will visit its magnificent gardens, designed in the 18th century and considered the most beautiful gardens in Ireland. Admire its fountains, Japanese Gardens, and its pet cemetery. Afterwards, we will travel to KILKENNY, here we will have time for lunch and to stroll around this lively town. Further south, we will stop to visit the impressive Rock of CASHEL (entrance included), a medieval fortress that symbolizes the fight of Irish people against England. We will arrive in CORK around mid afternoon. Time for a stroll in the centre of Ireland’s second largest city. Dinner included.
Total kilometers to be traveled in the day: 344,7 kms approximately.
DIA 12CORK - KINSALE - KILLARNEY - ADARE - LIMERICK.
CORK, KINSALE, KILLARNEY, ADARE, and LIMERICK Air conditioned busTODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Kinsale, Killarney, carriage tour and cruise in National Park. Dinner in Limerick.
We will depart for KINSALE. Making a stop by Charles Fort to admire its great views of the ocean right by the 17th century fortress. Time in the historic centre of KINSALE, a seaside town, considered by many as one of the most beautiful coastal towns in Ireland. Afterwards, we will travel to KILLARNEY, a tourist town in the heart of Ireland. Time for lunch and a walk around, we will also enjoy a romantic horse and carriage tour of its national park (included). The horse and carriage tour will take us to Ross Castle which offers wonderful views by the lake. We include a short cruise to enjoy the beautiful views. Continuing, a brief stop in ADARE, a small village that preserves its picturesque traditional thatched-roof cottages and the ruins of the old abbey. Mid-afternoon we will arrive in LIMERICK. Time to stroll around its centre where you will have the opportunity to visit its castle, walk along the river, its cathedral or discover its shopping centre. Dinner included.
Total kilometers to be traveled in the day: 2225,9 kms approximately.
DIA 13LIMERICK - BUNRATTY - CLIFFS OF MOHER - GALWAY.
LIMERICK, BUNRATTY, CLIFFS OF MOHER, and GALWAY. Air conditioned busTODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Folk Park in Bunratty, Poulnabrone Dolmen, Cliffs of Moher.
Today we will visit FOLK PARK in BUNRATTY (ticket included), a wonderful park where we can learn about how life was in Ireland in the past with its typical cottages and old markets. Its castle stands, accurately reproducing how life was in the Middle Ages. We will continue to CAHERCONNELL where the Poulnabrone Dolmen is found. We may get the chance to see an exhibition of how dogs shepherd sheep. Afterwards, we will visit the impressive Cliffs of Moher which overlook the ocean, those who wish can walk to O’Brien’s Tower (entrance included). Our route continues through Burren National Park which displays amazing landscapes. Finally arriving to GALWAY.
Total kilometers to be traveled in the day: 158,0 kms approximately.
DIA 14GALWAY - CONG - CLONMACNOISE - DUBLIN.
DUBLIN, GALWAY., CONG, and CLONMACNOISE Air conditioned busTODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Monastic ruins in Clonmacnoise.
We will depart for CONG, a small picturesque village located in a magnificent lake area. We will visit the ruins of the Royal Abbey and walk around Ashford Castle, a gorgeous medieval castle that has been turned into a hotel. We will travel to CLONMACNOISE, where after lunch, we will visit its monastic ruins (ticket and visit included). We will resume our journey back to DUBLIN, where we will arrive in the late afternoon.
Total kilometers to be traveled in the day: 286,5 kms approximately.
DIA 15DUBLIN - CAERNARFON - LIVERPOOL.
DUBLIN, CAERNARFON, and LIVERPOOL Air conditioned busTODAY’S HIGHLIGHT: Ferry from Ireland to Wales. Maritime landscapes. Caernarfon.
We will board a fast ferry in the early morning. After a journey of two or three hours, we will arrive in Wales. We will visit CAERNARFON, a World Heritage site by the sea overlooked by an impressive castle. There will be time for lunch and a stroll. We continue to LIVERPOOL, where you will have a chance to visit The Beatles Story Exhibition.
Total kilometers to be traveled in the day: 255,6 kms approximately.
DIA 16LIVERPOOL - STRATFORD - OXFORD - LONDON.
LONDON, LIVERPOOL, STRATFORD UPON AVON, and OXFORD Air conditioned busTODAY’S HIGHLIGHT: Shakespeare’s hometown. Oxford.
Today we explore Central England. We will visit STRATFORD UPON AVON, Shakespeare’s hometown. Time to take some lunch and a stroll. Afterwards, we will travel to OXFORD, a town that is synonymous with study and culture. Kings, statesmen, philosophers and scientists have studied here! We will continue to LONDON, arriving in the late afternoon. End of our services. Check the time of your flight in case you need an additional night.
Total kilometers to be traveled in the day: 270,5 kms approximately.