May 9- May 23, 2023
14 Nights
Scotland, England, Wales, Ireland
The British Isles 2023 tour is an opportunity to get a glimpse at the highlights of four great countries.
Beginning in Scotland’s capital city of Edinburgh, the itinerary travels through the south of Scotland with visits to Dumfries House, the land art of the Crawick Multiverse, the ruins of Dundrennan Abbey, Broughton House and Garden, the home of impressionist artist E.A. Hornel; the Robert Burns House and Mausoleum, Caerlaverock Castle and the nature reserve which it borders, and the Annandale Distillery.
Continuing on to the north of England to the Birdoswald Roman Fort, the best preserved of the 16 forts built to guard Hadrian’s Wall. In the Lake District enjoy a cruise on Lake Windermere, the largest natural lake in England, and a visit to Dove Cottage, home of poet William Wordsworth.
The journey to North Wales includes a stop in the Roman city of Chester. In Wales spend two nights at the Italianate village of Portmeirion in Gwynedd, where lovely villas dot the hillside above the private peninsula on the south shores of Snowdonia.
The mighty castles of North Wales, part of the “Iron Ring of Castles,” were built by Edward I in the late 12th Century during his invasion of Wales. Caernarfon, Harlech, and Conwy Castles dominate the skyline for miles.
Snowdonia National Park on the west coast is 823 square miles of diverse landscapes with glacial landforms and mountains, including the highest mountain in England and Wales, and a wealth of remote picturesque villages. The National Slate Museum explores the history of slate mining in Wales, with a live presentation within the 19th-century workshops from one of the mines.
Ferry across to Ireland for three nights in the capital city of Dublin. Enjoy a full day of independent exploration and sites such as Trinity College and the Book of Kells, the Guinness Storehouse, and the National Museum of Ireland.
Take the short journey from Dublin to Knowth in the Boinne Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and 5,000-year-old passage tomb built by Stone-Age farmers. Climb the Hill of Tara, the seat of the High Kings of Ireland, where 142 Irish kings were crowned.
Tour the melancholy museum Titanic Belfast and the nine interactive galleries. Constructed on the site of the shipyard where Titanic was built, the museum tells the story of the ill-fated ship with a tragic end on her maiden voyage in 1912.
See the Glens of Antrim, 80 miles of rugged cliffs broken by nine deep green glens. Spend two nights in Belfast at the premier accommodation, The Merchant Hotel.
Finish with the return journey across the sea to Scotland, ending in the vibrant city of Glasgow.
Note the itinerary is subject to change.
Price:
$5,795 per person, double occupancy; Single supplement is $1,050. Deposit due at the time of booking: $500, non-refundable. Balance is due on March 9, 2023.
Included:
Meet and Greet service at Edinburgh Airport upon arrival
Private transfer from Edinburgh Airport to The Knight Residence
En suite accommodations for 14 nights in 4-star hotels
Full Scottish breakfast daily (Continental breakfast in Edinburgh)
Six three-course dinners
Deluxe motor coach transportation
Professional guide throughout the tour
Ferry transportation from Holyhead, North Wales to Dublin, Ireland
Ferry Transportation from Belfast, Northern Ireland to Cairnryan, Scotland
Entrance fees to all sites listed
All private tours and entertainment
Tax of 20% in the UK / 23% in the Republic of Ireland
Airfare is not included but can be arranged for no additional fee.
Arrive in Edinburgh on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 / Depart Glasgow on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.
Additional hotel nights are available and can be added to your final invoice.
Forms of Payment:
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, or check payable to
Celtic Journeys LLC, mailed to 443 E Glenview Drive, West Grove, PA 19390-2101.
| Pre-tour and May 9 | Edinburgh, Scotland – City Center – The Knight Residence |
| May 10 & 11 | Dumfries, Scotland – Cairndale Hotel and Spa |
| May 12 & 13 | Lake District National Park, England – Briery Wood Country House |
| May 14, 15, 16 | Gwynedd, North Wales – Portmeirion Hotel in Portmeirion Village |
| May 17, 18, 19 | Dublin, Ireland – City Center – The Brooks Hotel |
| May 20 & 21 | Belfast, Northern Ireland – The Merchant Hotel |
| May 22 & post-tour | Glasgow, Scotland – City Center – The Carlton George Hotel |
Contact:
Email: judy@celticjourneys.us
Telephone: 703 941 6455
Celtic Journeys LLC, 443 E. Glenview Drive, West Grove, PA 19390-2101 USA
| 60 days or more prior to the tour | full refund less deposit | |
| 59-30 days prior to the tour | 50% refund less deposit | |
| 29-15 days prior to the tour | 25% refund less deposit | |
| Cancellations of 14 days or less | No refund |
Cancellation insurance is available to protect against cancellation penalties.
