Castles, gardens & heritage railways among Albatross Travel’s 2020 tours

Itineraries range from day trips to longer holidays and include attractions for different group interests from history and gardens to art and wine.

Some of the highlights of the new tours include:

England…Forge a Path in the Black Country – a four-day exploration of the world’s first industrial landscape, where groups will visit the famously preserved Black Country Living Museum, Ironbridge Gorge and Wightwick Manor and Gardens, with accommodation at the Telford Centre Hotel.

The world-famous Iron Bridge reopened to visitors in December after more than a year of repairs. 

Scotland…Discover Dundee – five days exploring the city of Dundee, including a guided tour of Glamis Castle (the legendary setting for Shakespeare’s Macbeth), entrance to St Andrews Castle and Cathedral and the chance to explore the city’s newly opened V&A Museum. Groups will stay in the Doubletree by Hilton Dundee.

Ireland…The Grand Tour of Ireland – a 12-day packaged tour featuring Ireland’s top attractions. Destinations include: Killarney, Galway and Donegal, throughout which groups can visit the Wicklow Mountains National Park, uncover the 600-year-old Blarney Castle and enjoy a guided tour of Southern Ireland’s oldest pottery producer, Belleek Pottery.

Wales…Llangollen, Landscape of Legends – four days exploring the ancient Welsh town of Llangollen in which groups can enjoy a horse draw canal boat trip, journey along the Llangollen heritage railway and visit Chirk Castle and Gardens.

Multi-destination…Celtic Connections 2020 – experience Scotland, Ireland and Wales with this eight-day multi-destination tour. Visit the ancient settlement of Irvine, the thriving cultural hubs of Dublin and Belfast and finish with a trip to the royal town of Caernarfon, North Wales. This particular itinerary is designed to incorporate the dramatic scenery and Celtic heritage of the three countries.  

All Albatross Travel’s tours are covered by its ‘no currency surcharge guarantee’ and come with a free single room for the coach driver.