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Sherry Chesley

Kingston, NH Travel Agent
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Sherry Chesley

Kingston, NH Travel Agent
Adventure Travel And Cruising, an independent agent with Cruises & Tours, Unlimited, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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COUNTRIES VISITED:England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland
PLACES VISITED:Belfast, Blarney, Bristol, Cork, County Clare, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Kilkenny, Killarney, London, Sheffield, Sterling
SUGGESTED DURATION:15 Days
See the best of London, Scotland and Ireland's historic sites in this 2 week itinerary. Do as many or as few of the stops as you wish, after all, this is your vacation. With this itinerary you will fly into London and out of Dublin. Check it out and contact me if you'd like a similar itinerary done up just for you.
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DAY1
London
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Arrive in London
Arrive in London, grab your rental at the airport, check into your hotel and explore with the time you have based on your arrival time. Be sure to stop for Dinner at Grumbles Restaurant, a local favorite.
HIGHLIGHTS:
London Bridge
Tower of London
Elliot's Borough Market
DAY2
London
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A full day of exploring London
Start your day energizing with a great breakfast with the locals at "Where the Pancakes Are". Today you will spend time at Piccadilly Circus, Parliament Square and Buckingham Palace to name just a few. End your night at The Footman - a local pub with a traditional British menu.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Piccadilly Circus
Trafalgar Square
Parliament Square
Buckingham Palace
DAY3
London
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Your last day exploring London
Westminster Abbey, Hyde Park and Portobello Road Market are on your itinerary today! Then enjoy your final London dinner at The Duke's Head - a wood paneled pub serving house gin cocktails and craft beer.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Westminster Abbey
Hyde Park
Portabello Road Market
DAY4
Bristol
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Sight-Seeing on your way from London to Bristol for your first overnight castle stay
Travel and explore Camden Town and the Camden Market, Notting Hill, Windsor Castle and of course...Stonehenge! From there you'll head to your castly accommodations at Tudor Castle and dine in their acclaimed Dungeon Restaurant.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Camden Town
Notting Hill
Windsor Castle
Stonehenge
Tudor Castle
DAY5
Sheffield
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So much to see on your drive from Briston to Sheffield
A few places you will stop are the Worchester Cathedral, Shakespeare's Birthplace, and the Warwick Castle. You will spend the night tonight in Sheffield at The Garrison Hotel, A 19th-century guardhouse offering classic rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus a traditional restaurant.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Worchester Cathedral
Shakespeare's Birthplace
Warwick Castle
Broadway Tower
DAY6
Edinburgh
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Lots of drive time today and things to see as you make your way to Scotland
There are many castles along your route today and amazing things to see as you head north for your first night in Scotland. Tonight will be your second Castle overnight of the trip at the Melville Castle Hotel.after stopping for dinner at the amazing Starbank Inn.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Landcaster Castle
Caerlaverock Castle
Blackness Castle (Featured in Oulander Seasons 1 & 2)
Anfield
The Northern Quarter
DAY7
Edinburgh
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Start Exploring Edinburgh
Choose from hikes on Arthur's Seat, exploring history at the National Museum of Scotland, exploring Victoria's St which is the inspiration behind Harry Potter's Diagon Alley, visit old town Edinburgh or do a little of it all. You will spend the night in the beautiful Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club, with it's refined rooms in a Baronial-style manor with a spa and golf courses, plus fine dining and a pool
HIGHLIGHTS:
National Museum of Scotland
Victoria's Street
Old Towne Edinburgh
Arthur's Seat
Calton Hill
DAY8
Edinburgh
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Sterling
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Travel from Edinburg to Sterling
Lots of stops on your route today, especially if your an Outlander fan! Outlander stops are listed below and can be cut out of the route if you'd like. Either way, it's sure to be a busy day of culture, scenery and beauty through Scotland. Start your day with an 80 minute tour through the Edinburgh Dungeons, visit gardens, castles and lochs before spending the night at the Stirling Highlands Hotel, a refined hotel with a spa & an indoor pool, plus a restaurant offering afternoon tea. Outlander Filming areas on the itinerary today include: Aberdour Castle Drummond Castle Gardens Rannoch Moor Viewpoint Glencoe Doune Castle Loch Katrine
HIGHLIGHTS:
Edinburgh Dungeon
Princess St Gardens
Edinburgh Castle
Doune Castle
Aberdour Castle
DAY9
Sterling
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Glasgow
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On to Glasgow
Today you will explore the Football Museum, walk the trails of Balloch Castle & Country Park, checkout the Glasgow Necropolis, George Square (seen in Outlander) and the Hunterian Museum. You will end your day dining at Bothy Glasgow (a Comfortable, relaxed Scottish restaurant serving modern classics with a twist) and spend the night in Glasgow.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Balloch Castle & Country Park
Football Museum
Hunterian Museum
Glasgow Necropolis
DAY10
Glasgow
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Your last night in Scotland before heading over to Ireland
From the Gallery of Modern Art, the Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Castle Kennedy Gardens, Killantringan Bay to Cairnryan...your day is destined to be filled with beauty. Tonight you will spend the night at the Northwest Castle Hotel before catching the ferry to Ireland in the morning. Outlander stops today: Dean Castle Dunure Harbor
HIGHLIGHTS:
Gallery of Modern Art
Glasgow Botanic Gardens
Dean Castle
Culzean Castle
Castle Kennedy Gardens
DAY11
Belfast
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Welcome to Northern Ireland
Start your day fueling up at the Coffee Bean @Cafe Pizzaria before grabbing the ferry over to Ireland, you're going to need the energy for lots of walking today. You will be exploring the Cave HIll Country Park, Scrabo Tower, Island Hill and Newcastle Beach to name a few.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Titanic Belfast
Scrabo Tower
Island Hill
National Trust - Castle Ward
Newcastle Beach
DAY12
Dublin
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On to Dublin with lots of exploring along the way
Start your day of activity on Slieve Donard, a 2,790-foot mountain with coast views topped with a stone tower & 2 prehistoric burial mounds. You will also explore Skerries, Malahide and Henry Street to name a few. Your day will end in Dublin where you will spend the night at the Jury's Inn Christchurch Dublin.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Sleive Donard
Malahide Castle & Gardens
Henry Street
The Garda Museum
Dublin Castle
DAY13
Dublin
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Kilkenny
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Cork
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Explore along the way from Dublin to Cork
Many historic destinations along your route today including St. Patrick's Cathedral, Rock of Dunamase, Rock of Cashel, and Swiss Cottage. And don't forget to stop at Kitty Ó Sé’s Bar and Restaurant for irish dining and a drink!
HIGHLIGHTS:
Guiness Storehouse
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Rock of Dunamase
Rock of Cashel
Swiss Cottage
DAY14
Blarney
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Killarney
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County Clare
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Western Ireland and the Blarney Stone; the final day of your journey.
The Blarney Stone and Blarney Castle are a must see while in Ireland and they are on your itinerary for today. You will then move to the coast for the Kilkee Cliffs and the Cliff's of Moher. You'll also visit Limerick before spending the night in the adorable Hazelwood Lodge in County Clare. Get a good night sleep for your drive back to Dublin tomorrow and flight home.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Blarney Castle
Blarney Stone
Cliff's of Moher
King John's Castle
Aillwee Cave
DAY15
Dublin
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Enjoy the view on your way back to Dublin Airport
Stop along the way and see the sights depending on the time of your flight home.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Dublin Airport