British Isles Grand Tour + London
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- Transfer from London Heathrow Airport to the hotel. Bed and breakfast at Thistle Marble Arch Hotel, The Cumberland Hotel, Riu Plaza London Victoria, City Sleeper by Royal National Hotel, Copthorne Tara or similar.
- In the morning we will take a panoramic tour of London by coach, where we will visit the neighbourhoods of Westminster, Kensington, Mayfair, and Belgravia. We will stop to photograph the Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, the London Eye, the Royal Albert Hall and the Albert Memorial. Also, we will see the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace (as long as it operates on that day). We will tour the West End (theatre and restaurant area), the squares of Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square, and very representative cultural areas such as: the Natural History Museum, the Victoria & Albert Museum, the Science Museum and the National Gallery. This tour will end at Buckingham Palace at around 11:45 am and you will have the rest of the day free in London to discover more about this magnificent city. Bed and breakfast at Thistle Marble Arch Hotel, The Cumberland Hotel, Riu Plaza London Victoria, City Sleeper by Royal National Hotel, Copthorne Tara or similar.
- Pick up by our assistant at the indicated hotels and transfer to Euston station from where you will take a train to Edinburgh. On arrival in Edinburgh an Anglovision representative will welcome you and transfer you to the hotel. Bed and breakfast at the Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End, Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo or similar.
- In the morning we will take, with our guide and in Spanish, a panoramic tour of the city of Edinburgh where we will visit the elegant 'Georgian New Town' of the eighteenth century and the historic medieval city called 'Old Town'. We will have the rest of the day free to get to know the second most visited city in the United Kingdom after London. Edinburgh is a charming city that will not leave you indifferent where you can visit its impressive castle, the royal palace of Holyrood, the Scottish parliament, the queen's yacht "The Royal Britannia" or simply stroll through its streets or the gardens of Princess Street is an event. Bed and breakfast at the Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End, Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo or similar.
- We will leave Edinburgh heading north crossing the famous Forth Bridge. This suspension bridge is a masterpiece of engineering and offers stunning panoramic views of the Firth of Forth, the estuary that separates Edinburgh from the Kingdom of Fife. We will arrive at St Andrews, famous worldwide for being the birthplace of golf and home to the oldest University in Scotland. This university was founded in 1413 and has been home to famous students such as Prince William and Kate Middleton. We will continue our route to Perth (The Beautiful City), the former capital of Scotland and seat of the Scottish crown until 1437. There we will have free time for lunch. We will continue to the Highlands through mid-mountain landscapes of great beauty. We will make a brief stop in Pitlochry, a small Victorian-era town famous for being a holiday town of high society. Dinner, bed and breakfast at the MacDonald Aviemore Highlands Hotel, Mercure Inverness Hotel or similar in the area.
- After breakfast we will continue our route to Inverness, the capital of the Highlands. Here, we will take a panoramic tour of the city to see some points of interest, such as its Castle and its Cathedral. Afterwards, we will continue the route along the banks of the famous Loch Ness, the home of "Nessie", the monster that lives in the depths of the loch. We will have the opportunity to take a boat trip on Loch Ness (optional). We will leave the lake and head towards Fort William, a town located at the foot of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the British Isles, where we will have free time for lunch. Next, we will cross the Glencoe Valley, a glacial valley of great scenic beauty, towards the Trossachs National Park and Loch Lomond, the largest lake in Scotland. Here, we can admire the romantic landscapes of what is the first National Park created by the Scottish government. In the afternoon we will arrive in Glasgow, the largest city in Scotland, where we will take a panoramic view before arriving at the hotel, to see its main points of interest, such as Glasgow Cathedral, the University or the vibrant George Square. Bed and breakfast at the Clayton Hotel Glasgow, Radisson Red Hotel Glasgow, Hampton By Hilton Glasgow or similar.
- We will say goodbye to Glasgow and take a ferry to sail through Irish waters until we reach the port of Belfast, in Northern Ireland. After disembarking, we head towards the Giant's Causeway, with free time for lunch en route. This wonder, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is composed of some 40,000 basalt columns sculpted by nature over millions of years, which form a captivating landscape. We will be able to explore its visitor centre to learn about its geological history and the myths that surround this place. Afterwards, we will head to Belfast through the interior of Northern Ireland and make a photo stop at the Dark Hedges, a tree-lined path that served as the setting for the famous Game of Thrones series. Bed and breakfast at the Crowne Plaza Belfast, Ramada by Wyndham Belfast hotel or similar.
- In the morning we will take a panoramic view of the city centre of Belfast, the vibrant capital of Northern Ireland. We will immerse ourselves in its past and understand its present as we walk through its streets. We will discover the story of David and Goliath, and see the Cave Hill mountain that inspired Jonathan Swift to write "Gulliver's Travels". We will also go through the painted murals, and understand the differences between Protestant and Catholic neighbourhoods, and their impact on society. We will visit the Titanic Quarter, a modern urban complex built on the site where the Titanic was built and enter the museum dedicated to recreating its history. Afterwards, we will have free time for lunch. We will leave for Dublin, passing through the Mourne Mountains and arrive in the afternoon at the capital of the Republic of Ireland where you will have free time to walk its streets. Tonight you will have the opportunity to participate in an Irish dinner enlivened by typical Irish folklore (optional). Bed and breakfast at the Academy Plaza, Iveagh Gardens Hotel or similar.
- We will start in the morning with a panoramic view of Dublin, where we will get to know its main attractions: the imposing Customs House, the historic Dublin Castles, the vibrant Temple Bar, the elegant Merrion Square and the colourful city gates that hide curious stories. We will also pass by the prestigious University of Trinity College and the Protestant Cathedral of St. Patrick, symbols of Irish culture. After a delicious lunch, we will leave Dublin behind to embark on a journey to the West of Ireland. Our first stop will be the Monastery of Clonmacnoise, founded by St. Cyaran in the fourth century, this monastic complex was an important centre of religious and cultural learning during the Middle Ages and today is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will continue our tour to the city of Athlone. Beyond its war past, Athlone stands out for its strategic location next to the majestic River Shannon, the longest in Ireland. At the end of the day we will arrive in Galway, known as the "City of Tribes", after the 14 prosperous families that dominated it during the Middle Ages. Dinner, bed and breakfast will be included at the Connacht Hotel, Shannon Spring Hotel, Lough Rea Hotel & Spa or similar.
- After breakfast, we will head northeast towards Knock, a place of great religious importance for Irish Catholics. There we will visit the first National Marian Shrine, where in 1879 the apparition of the Blessed Virgin took place, who is today Our Lady of Knock and Patroness of Ireland. The Sanctuary receives more than one and a half million pilgrims a year (optional visit to the Sanctuary Museum). We will continue our journey to the impressive mountains of Connemara, a place chosen by poets and painters as a source of inspiration. We will enjoy the natural beauty of its crystal clear lakes, its valleys and its picturesque villages, on the way to Kylemore Abbey. An old Victorian castle, the residence of Mitchell Henry's family until 1826, and then converted into a convent by the Benedictine nuns. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, we will return to Galway where we will take a very special walking tour: we will see the last Catholic Cathedral built in Ireland in 1965, the famous Arch of the Spaniards, its bustling High Street full of the famous Irish pubs where you will have time to enjoy a great selection of local beers and live traditional music. Dinner, bed and breakfast at the Connacht Hotel, Shannon Spring Hotel, Lough Rea Hotel & Spa or similar.
- This morning we will make our way to the Cliffs of Moher, crossing "The Burren", which in Gaelic means "Rocky Terrain". The Cliffs of Moher, an imposing expanse of limestone land facing the Atlantic, is a UNESCO protected site. These cliffs offer unparalleled views over the Atlantic Ocean, rising 200 meters above sea level and stretching for 8 kilometres. We will spend time admiring these cliffs and visiting their visitor centre, as they are one of the main postcards of Ireland. Next, we will head to Limerick, where we will take a panoramic tour of the city, the fourth most important in Ireland, founded by the Vikings on the banks of the River Shannon. We will have free time in Limerick for lunch. We will continue our way to Cork, where we will enjoy a panoramic tour and pass by the English Market, an emblematic market located in the city centre. We will also see the church of St. Anne Shandon, the Clock of Lies and the Protestant cathedral of St. Finbar. Cork, known as the "Venice of Ireland", is a city built on water and is home to an important trading port, from where countless ships departed for the New World during the time of the Great Irish Famine. We will have free time to wander the streets of Cork. Dinner, bed and breakfast at the Cork International Hotel, Radisson Blu Cork, The Metropole Hotel, Garryvoe Hotel, Acton Hotel Kinsale, or similar.
- Today will be spent exploring the Ring of Kerry, one of Ireland's most famous tourist routes. It is a 170-kilometer route that will take us through the Iveagh Peninsula, one of the most picturesque in the west of the country. Inland lakes, beaches and cliffs form this beautiful landscape as a result of the last glaciation more than a million years ago. During the tour, we will cross typical villages, Waterville, Sneem, Cahercevin where we will have free time to shop for Irish crafts and have lunch in one of the typical Irish pubs of the region and then return to Cork city. Dinner, bed and breakfast at the Cork International Hotel, Radisson Blu Cork, The Metropole Hotel, Garryvoe Hotel, Acton Hotel Kinsale, or similar.
- We will start by leaving Cork City behind and start the return to Dublin, making a stop at the Rock of Cashel. This fortress, which predates the Norman invasion, was ceded to the ecclesiastical power and is linked to the local mythologies of St. Patrick, patron saint of Ireland. In 1647, this place was the scene of a terrible massacre where 3,000 people lost their lives at the hands of Oliver Cromwell's troops. We will continue our journey to Kilkenny City, where we will have free time for lunch and a short visit. We will be able to walk through its streets and take pictures of the imposing Kilkenny Castle, built in medieval times and which belonged to the Butler family until 1935. Finally, we will head to Dublin, where you will enjoy the rest of the afternoon free to explore the city. This will be your last opportunity on this trip to shop on Irish soil. Bed and breakfast are included at the Academy Plaza Hotel, Iveagh Gardens Hotel or similar.
- We will leave for Dublin Port and board the ferry to cross the Ireland Sea to Wales. Once in Wales, we will head towards the seaside village of Caernarfon, where the Caernarfon Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located. This impressive castle was built by King Edward I in the 13th century and is one of the most famous in Wales. From 1283, it played an important role in the definitive chapter of the conquest of Wales, and was built not only as a military fortress, but also as the seat of government and royal palace. In 1969, the castle became famous around the world for being the scene of Prince Charles' investiture as Prince of Wales. We will have free time for lunch and wandering around the village before continuing the journey to Betws-y-Coed. This town with much to offer, known as 'the gateway to Snowdonia National Park', has an environment surrounded by dense forests, waterfalls (such as Swallow Falls), and the meeting point of three rivers. We will enjoy this magical landscape on the way to Liverpool, a port city from which millions of emigrants left to the New World and cradle of the famous Rock group; "The Beatles". After dinner at the hotel you can visit the mythical Cavern Club, where the Beatles played almost 300 concerts. Dinner, bed and breakfast at the Marriott Liverpool, Mercure Liverpool Atlantic Tower Hotel or similar.
- In the morning we will leave for Chester, for a walking tour of this walled city of Roman origin that looks like something out of a fairy tale, with its houses with wooden facades in the neo-Tudor style "Black & White" style and its magnificent Gothic cathedral. We will also have free time to wander through its streets before heading back to Liverpool. We will arrive before lunch and take a magical and mysterious Panoramic View of Liverpool to get to know the city of the Beatles and the places that inspired many of their songs. We will visit its cathedrals; the Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral and the Anglican Cathedral, and in the harbour area we will visit the well-known "Albert Dock", the maritime Liverpool, a fascinating area in which you can explore the growth of Liverpool and the new cultural area that extends beyond the harbour. Here we will find places such as: the Merseyside Maritime Museum, the "Tate" Gallery, the Liverpool Museum, the British Music Experience or The Beatles Story museum (optional visit). Free afternoon in Liverpool to enjoy the city. Bed and breakfast at the Marriott Liverpool, Mercure Liverpool Atlantic Tower Hotel or similar.
- Today, our circuit will take us to Stratford-Upon-Avon, a charming town on the banks of the River Avon and birthplace of the playwright William Shakespeare, we will make a brief panoramic walk and we will have free time for lunch, to stroll through its streets, and to get to know some of the places that inspired his works. Stratford is home to several institutions dedicated to the study of Shakespeare such as the Shakespeare Birthplace Foundation and the Shakespeare Institute. We will continue through the picturesque villages of the Cotswolds region, with their thatched-roof cottages and beautiful gardens, we will be in the most representative of the English spirit. We will make a pleasant stop in one of its charming villages and continue our route to the south west where we will stay in the city of Bath or Bristol. Bed and breakfast at the Hampton by Hilton Bath, Mercure Holland House in Bristol or similar.
- This morning we will visit the mystical dolmens monument of Stonehenge. The grandiose and ancient stone circle of Stonehenge, with more than 5000 years of history, is one of the wonders of the world and for centuries has awakened the imagination and intrigue of those who visit it. It is the central enclave of Salisbury Plain, showcasing a mysterious landscape dotted with prehistoric barrows and carvings, which are now a World Heritage Site. In the afternoon, we will return to Bath where we will immerse ourselves in the history and beauty of this city with a panoramic walk. We will stroll through its flower-adorned streets, see its Georgian architecture and have free time to visit the Roman Baths (optional). They will have the afternoon free in Bath. Don't miss Bath Abbey, an imposing 18th-century church with an impressive façade and ornate interior, The Jane Austen Museum, a museum dedicated to the life and work of the famous novelist, who lived in Bath for several years, or Pulteney Bridge, a three-arched Georgian bridge that crosses the River Avon and offers stunning views of the city. Bed and breakfast at the Hampton by Hilton Bath, Mercure Holland House in Bristol or similar.
- We will leave Bath this morning for a short walking tour of the charming town of Salisbury, where we will pass by its medieval cathedral, as here you will find the best-preserved copy of the Magna Carta signed in 1215 by King John I of England. Afterwards, we will leave for the historic city of Winchester, capital of Anglo-Saxon England. We will take a walking tour to enjoy the city that represents the soul of England and we will pass by its magnificent Gothic cathedral where Jane Austen is buried next to Saxon and Viking kings such as Alfred the Great and Canute the Great. We will pass through the Great Hall of Winchester Castle where King Arthur's Round Table is located. Finally, we will return to London in the middle of the afternoon with time to do some last minute shopping. Bed and breakfast at The Cumberland Hotel, Thistle Marble Arch Hotel, Riu Plaza London Victoria, City Sleeper by Royal National Hotel, Copthorne Tara or similar.
- You'll have free time in London throughout the day to enjoy the city. Bed and breakfast at The Cumberland Hotel, Thistle Marble Arch Hotel, Riu Plaza London Victoria, City Sleeper by Royal National Hotel, Copthorne Tara or similar.
- You will have free time in London until the time of the transfer back to London Heathrow Airport for your departure flight.
Included
- Accommodation: 6 nights half board (dinner and breakfast) / 13 nights bed and breakfast, in indicated hotels or similar. The assignment of specific hotels will be confirmed at the time of booking or up to 30 days prior to tour departure.
- Transport: Transfers in and out of London Heathrow Airport* and transfer from the London Hotel to the train station in London. Train ticket London-Edinburgh, business class. Assistance and transfer of entry into Edinburgh. Boat crossings between Scotland and Ireland and boat crossing between Ireland and Wales.
- Tickets and Photo Stops: A whisky tasting experience, Giant Causeways, Titanic Museum, Clonmacnoise Monastery, the Cliffs of Moher, Kylemore Abbey, Stonehenge Megalithic Monument, Grand Hall of Winchester Castle, and exterior photo stop at Kilkenny Castle and the Rock of Cashel.
- Panoramic tour of Edinburgh, Dublin, Bath and Liverpool.
- Half-day panoramic tour in London
Not included
- Luggage compartments, travel insurance, optional excursions, meals not specified in the itinerary, drinks not included in meals, personal expenses.
Important Notes
- * Pick-up Supplement to/from Gatwick Airport, Stansted, Luton or London City: GBP 35.00 per person each way (net price).
- Due to the Annual Labour Party Conference held in Liverpool, the tour hotel in Liverpool could undergo last-minute changes to another in or around Manchester, should hotel demand require it. This conference is usually held around the month of September
