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Trip Style
Land Journey
Accommodation
4.5 - 5 Star
Max. Group Size
40
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
EULUK21
Overview
Read reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on APT's 21 Day Britain & Ireland In-Depth. England, Scotland and Ireland offer a fantastic range of history, medieval cathedrals, beautiful scenery and welcoming people. Highlights include Stratford-upon-Avon, York, The Lakes District, Edinburgh, Loch Ness, Dublin and much more.
Itinerary
Welcome to London. We'll meet you on arrival and transfer to your luxurious hotel. A welcome reception awaits this evening. Stay: London, The May Fair Hotel
Travel to the picturesque Peak District National Park and visit Chatsworth House, which boasts an impressive art collection. Your journey then continues to York. Stay Two Nights: York, The Grand Hotel and Spa (B/D)
Enjoy a walking exploration of York this morning. Afterwards, craft your day with a selection of Freedom of Choice activities. (B)
Freedom of Choice:
Freedom of Choice:
- Perhaps visit York Minster, the biggest medieval cathedral in England. Or you can learn about the city's Viking heritage at the Jorvik Viking Centre. Another option is to travel back in time for a spine tingling experience as you learn of Victorian tragedies and true accounts of York's ghostly history.
Journey through Northumberland National Park to Jedburgh, before arriving in Edinburgh. Stay Two Nights: Edinburgh, Sheraton Grand Hotel and Spa, or similar (B/D)
This morning, enjoy your Signature Experience at Edinburgh Castle. Afterwards, select your Freedom of Choice activity. On our August departure, you will also see the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (B)
Freedom of Choice:
Freedom of Choice:
- Set out on a city discovery then perhaps explore the Royal Yacht Britannia as you embark the British royal family's floating home. Alternatively, gain a behind-the-scenes look into the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
- Enjoy a guided discovery around Edinburgh Castle before it is open to the public.
Continue through the Highlands and visit a whisky distillery. Arrive in Inverness and enjoy an orientation exploration. Stay: Inverness, Kingsmills Hotel (B/D)
Skirt the shores of Loch Ness and see Urquhart Castle. Later, admire Glencoe, then visit Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. Stay Two Nights: Loch Lomond, Cameron House in a Loch View Room (B/D)
Today is yours to design with a selection of Freedom of Choice activities. (B)
Freedom of Choice:
Freedom of Choice:
- Perhaps enjoy a guided walk around Loch Lomond or play a round of golf.
Journey to Belfast in Northern Island and spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Dinner is served at your hotel this evening. Stay Two Nights: Belfast, The Merchant Hotel (B/D)
Today will be spent discovering this incredible city in greater depth. Visit Titanic Belfast and learn about Belfast's maritime heritage. (B)
Travel to Athlone, where you'll stop for lunch before continuing to Clonmacnoise. This ancient monastic site was founded in the mid-6th century and is home to a cathedral, seven churches, and two round towers. Later, arrive in Galway. Stay: Galway, The Galmont Hotel and Spa (B/L/D)
At a local farm, learn about traditional Irish farming practices and enjoy a scone-making tutorial. Afterwards, arrive at your luxurious hotel, where you'll savour dinner overlooking the world-famous Lakes of Killarney. Stay Two Nights: Killarney, The Europe Hotel and Resort (B/D)
This morning, enjoy a Freedom of Choice activity. Later, follow the south shore of the Dingle Peninsula. Visit the town of Dingle then drive to the Gaelic-speaking region of Slea Head for exceptional views. This evening sit down to your Signature Experience. (B/D)
Freedom of Choice:
Freedom of Choice:
- Perhaps enjoy horse riding or a pony and trap ride.
- Enjoy dinner accompanied by a musical performance at Ballyseede Castle.
Today, travel to Dublin. On arrival, head out to a local restaurant for dinner. Stay Two Nights: Dublin, The Marker Hotel (B)
A local expert will show you the best of the Irish capital today. As you discover Dublin's Georgian architecture, you'll see Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin Castle, St Stephen's Green and Temple Bar. You'll also visit Epic, which covers the history of Irish emigration to other countries. Later this afternoon, select your Freedom of Choice activity. With a free evening, you might like to head out and explore Dublin's dining scene. (B)
Freedom of Choice:
Freedom of Choice:
- Perhaps enjoy a tour of Trinity College and see the Book of Kells, or visit the Guinness Storehouse, home of the dark stout since 1759.
Board a ferry and cross the Irish Sea to Wales. Continue to Chester and set out on a guided exploration. Discover its Roman ruins and the medieval shopping arcades called the ‘Rows'. See the Eastgate Clock, housed within a turret above the ancient walls of Chester. This evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel. Stay: Chester, The Grosvenor (B/D)
En route to Bath, call in at Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Enjoy a discovery of the town, plus see Hall's Croft and Shakespeare's childhood home. Stay Two Nights: The Gainsborough Bath Spa (B/D)
A well-being destination since Roman times, the city of Bath is famous for its elegant Georgian architecture. Wander through its quaint streets before a visit to the iconic Roman Baths, considered to be among the best-preserved Roman bathhouses in the world. The baths are sited here because of the thermal waters that bubble up at 46 degrees celsius. Later in Bristol, visit the SS Great Britain and hear the stories of its early years (B)
Discover Stonehenge, where the site you will see today was completed about 3,500 years ago. Afterwards, continue to Hampshire for a traditional farewell afternoon tea at the grand Tylney Hall. Step back to an age of elegance at this Victorian era mansion while you savour tasty treats. Later, return to London. Here, 17-day (EUMCLB17) guests join the tour. Stay Two Nights: London, The May Fair Hotel (B/L)
The choice is yours when it comes to today's sightseeing. Later, come together for this evening's farewell dinner. (B/D)
Freedom of Choice:
Freedom of Choice:
- Perhaps ride the London Eye for a bird's-eye view of the city or enjoy a relaxing river cruise on the Thames.
Be transferred to the airport. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Be treated to a private dinner at Ireland's enchanting Ballyseede Castle, accompanied by a superb musical performance.
- Admire the wild crags and oakland woods at Loch Lomond, Scotland's largest freshwater lake.
- See the majestic Edingburgh Castle in a whole new light with an exclusive private tour before it's open to the public.
- Experiences in 18 destinations
- Freedom of Choice Inclusions in six locations
- Expert tour and cruise directors
- Transfers, porterage, port charges and gratuities
- Luxury dining - a total of 31 meals included throughout this tour
- A wide range of onboard beverages
- The Europe Hotel & Resor, overlooking the Lakes of Killarney, this five-star hotel is the pinnacle of Irish luxury
- Kilmainham Goal Museum, wander the dark corridors and cell blocks of Dublin's former County Gaol, which opened in 1796
- Gainsborough Bath Spa, beautifully appointed and close to the heart of Bath's thermal waters, relax at the The Gainsborough Bath Spa
- Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
- Prices are for land only. Flights not included
Trip Reviews (1) Most Recent 'Britain & Ireland In-Depth' Reviews
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As a fan of APT and having been on various river cruises and land tours with them, I and some of my fellow passengers were somewhat disappointed with the “UK & Ireland In-Depth” tour. We were fortunate to have only 17 on our tour which gave us “freedom of choice” within our coach, we all interacted well, looked out for each other and everyone was always ...read more on time for departures. We stayed in some great 5-star hotels however others should be crossed off the list.
Our driver, Graeme, was a brilliant driver and very personable; our Tour Manager was very knowledgeable but not interested in helping if anyone had a problem: e.g. UK paper money not accepted (they now use plastic notes), my sister left her expensive sunglasses behind in one hotel but she had to do all the chasing up (no assistance from the TM) and another girl (solo traveller) had a problem with identity theft and eventually left to fly home but received little assistance from our TM and all APT did was reschedule her flights.
We skirted many of the main towns (e.g. Glasgow, Limerick, Galway, Cardiff) and I felt we really didn’t see Ireland “in depth” as I was looking forward to experiencing the Irish music, singing and comedy plus also visiting an Irish Whiskey Distillery – didn’t happen! In Edinburgh we didn’t have the opportunity to walk down the Royal Mile after visiting Edinburgh Castle and we all would have loved the opportunity to have more time for shopping wherever we went. All in all, it was quite a good tour but on reflection and on reviewing the Insight “Britain & Ireland Discovery” tour, I believe the Insight tour gives a better “in depth” tour over 22 days (plus it’s less expensive) than the APT 21 day tour.
I will always book my tours through Global Journeys as the organisation of our tour was wonderful and we did not experience any difficulties along the way. Thank you Madeline for all you did for us – we will be in contact when next we travel!
Note to travellers: Do study the itineraries of all operators very carefully before deciding on your tour as loyalty to one may not necessarily be the right choice!
Our driver, Graeme, was a brilliant driver and very personable; our Tour Manager was very knowledgeable but not interested in helping if anyone had a problem: e.g. UK paper money not accepted (they now use plastic notes), my sister left her expensive sunglasses behind in one hotel but she had to do all the chasing up (no assistance from the TM) and another girl (solo traveller) had a problem with identity theft and eventually left to fly home but received little assistance from our TM and all APT did was reschedule her flights.
We skirted many of the main towns (e.g. Glasgow, Limerick, Galway, Cardiff) and I felt we really didn’t see Ireland “in depth” as I was looking forward to experiencing the Irish music, singing and comedy plus also visiting an Irish Whiskey Distillery – didn’t happen! In Edinburgh we didn’t have the opportunity to walk down the Royal Mile after visiting Edinburgh Castle and we all would have loved the opportunity to have more time for shopping wherever we went. All in all, it was quite a good tour but on reflection and on reviewing the Insight “Britain & Ireland Discovery” tour, I believe the Insight tour gives a better “in depth” tour over 22 days (plus it’s less expensive) than the APT 21 day tour.
I will always book my tours through Global Journeys as the organisation of our tour was wonderful and we did not experience any difficulties along the way. Thank you Madeline for all you did for us – we will be in contact when next we travel!
Note to travellers: Do study the itineraries of all operators very carefully before deciding on your tour as loyalty to one may not necessarily be the right choice!
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Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by APT. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from APT. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by APT. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from APT. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
