Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Stratford-upon-Avon
Meet your Travel Director and head out to Oxford. You can spend time at the Ashmolean Museum or wander through the indoor market on your own. From there, you'll travel through the Cotswolds villages and reach Stratford-upon-Avon to see Shakespeare's birthplace. Later in the evening, there's a welcome dinner with drinks at a local pub to kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner with drinks at a local pub)
Included Activities
- Visit Shakespeare's birthplace with memorabilia and artefacts
Optional Activities
- Visit the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford
- Browse the local indoor market in Oxford
Landmarks/POIs Ashmolean Museum Shakespeare's Birthplace - Day 2
Lincoln to York
This morning you'll travel through Robin Hood Country to Lincoln, then continue on to York. After arriving, you'll walk through the medieval Shambles to reach York Minster. Your hotel sits within the city walls facing Clifford's Tower, so you're right in the heart of things.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with Wine)
Included Activities
- Visit York Minster
- Walk along the Shambles
Optional Activities
- Visit Lincoln Castle
Landmarks/POIs Lincoln Castle York Minster Shambles Clifford's Tower - Day 3
Lake District to Edinburgh
You'll drive through Lake District National Park with its scenic mountains and quiet lakes all around you. There's a stop in Grasmere to visit William Wordsworth's grave. After that, you'll cross the border at Gretna Green and continue on to Edinburgh for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive through Lake District National Park
- Visit Wordsworth's grave in Grasmere churchyard
Landmarks/POIs Lake District National Park Grasmere Gretna Green - Day 4
Edinburgh
Start by traveling down the Royal Mile to visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Then you'll head across to New Town and walk inside Edinburgh Castle with a Local Expert to see the Scottish Crown Jewels, Stone of Destiny, and Mons Meg. The afternoon opens up for shopping on Princes Street. If your departure includes it, there's the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk inside Edinburgh Castle with Local Expert
- View Scottish Crown Jewels
- View Stone of Destiny
- View Mons Meg
Optional Activities
- Attend The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (select departures only)
Landmarks/POIs Royal Mile Palace of Holyroodhouse Edinburgh Castle Princes Street - Day 5
St Andrews to Inverness
Cross the Firth of Forth into Fife and arrive in St. Andrews where golf started. You can explore at your own pace or check out St. Andrews University or West Sands Beach. Later you'll continue to Pitlochry, pass Culloden Moor, and stop at Blair Castle and Gardens for authentic farm-to-table tea and scones. By evening, you'll reach Inverness and your luxury hotel on manicured grounds.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Brunch (Afternoon Tea), Dinner (Dinner with Wine)
Included Activities
- Farm-to-table tea and scones at Blair Castle and Gardens
Optional Activities
- Explore St. Andrews University
- Visit West Sands Beach where 'Chariots of Fire' was filmed
Landmarks/POIs Old Course St. Andrews University West Sands Beach Culloden Moor Blair Castle and Gardens - Day 6
Loch Ness to Isle of Skye
You'll take a private cruise on Loch Ness to see its scenic beauty and hear the intriguing tales about Nessie. There's a pause for photos of Eilean Donan Castle. After that, you'll head across to the Isle of Skye with time to settle in and get your bearings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with Wine)
Included Activities
- Private Loch Ness cruise
Landmarks/POIs Loch Ness Eilean Donan Castle - Day 7
Isle of Skye to Glasgow
Return to the mainland and visit the World War II Commando Memorial in the shadow of Ben Nevis. You'll drive through Fort William and the dramatic scenery of Glencoe, then enjoy the scenic drive along Loch Lomond before reaching Glasgow. Your Travel Director will show you George Square and St. Mungo's Cathedral when you arrive.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs World War II Commando Memorial Ben Nevis Fort William Glencoe Loch Lomond George Square St. Mungo's Cathedral - Day 8
Glasgow to Belfast
Cross the Irish Sea and continue to Belfast, the vibrant capital of Northern Ireland. Meet Hilda, your Local Expert, for a city tour that includes City Hall, Queen's University, the Parliament Building at Stormont, and murals showing political sentiments. The rest of the afternoon opens up for exploring on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour with Local Expert Hilda including City Hall, Queen's University, Parliament Building at Stormont, and murals
Landmarks/POIs City Hall Queen's University Parliament Building at Stormont - Day 9
Belfast to Dublin
You'll travel alongside the Mountains of Mourne and cross the historic Boyne Valley where William of Orange defeated Catholic King James. After arriving in Dublin, your Local Expert will show you O'Connell Street, Dublin Castle, and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour with Local Expert including O'Connell Street, Dublin Castle, and St. Patrick's Cathedral
Landmarks/POIs Mountains of Mourne Boyne Valley O'Connell Street Dublin Castle St. Patrick's Cathedral - Day 10
Dublin
Before it opens to the public, you'll experience Ireland's famous drink with a guided visit to the Guinness Storehouse. You'll gain insight into the history and traditions of Guinness production and take part in a private masterclass learning to pour the perfect pint. The rest of the day is yours to shop, sightsee, or optionally visit the ruined monastic site of Glendalough.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Guinness Storehouse before public opening
- Private masterclass on pouring the perfect pint
Optional Activities
- Optional drive to the ruined monastic site of Glendalough
Landmarks/POIs Guinness Storehouse Glendalough - Day 11
Dublin to Galway to Limerick
Travel west to Galway, the City of the Tribes, with free time to explore this artsy, bohemian city. You'll then cross the limestone landscape of the Burren to the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre for great vistas of the Clare Coast. Later, you'll continue to Limerick on the shores of the River Shannon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Galway Burren Cliffs of Moher - Day 12
Limerick to Killarney
Your Travel Director shows you the 12th century St. Mary's Cathedral, King John's Castle, and the Treaty Stone. You'll head to Tralee via the picturesque thatched village of Adare, then through the cliffs, wide skies, and ocean views of the Dingle Peninsula to Killarney. Dinner is a traditional Sunday roast with all the trimmings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Sunday roast with all the trimmings)
Included Activities
- Visit St. Mary's Cathedral
- Visit King John's Castle
- Visit Treaty Stone
Landmarks/POIs St. Mary's Cathedral King John's Castle Treaty Stone Adare Dingle Peninsula - Day 13
Killarney
This morning you'll take an excursion around the Ring of Kerry where mountains, valleys, lakes, and sea all blend together beautifully. You'll continue through Ireland's highest mountain range, the MacGillicuddy Reeks, to the three peaceful Lakes of Killarney. The afternoon is free to relax or take a jaunting car around the lake or national park. In the evening, you can choose your own dining experience from a selection of Killarney restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dine-Around Evening - choose from a selection of restaurants in Killarney)
Included Activities
- Morning excursion around the Ring of Kerry
Optional Activities
- Ride a jaunting car around the lake or through the National Park
Landmarks/POIs Ring of Kerry MacGillicuddy Reeks Lakes of Killarney - Day 14
Killarney to Waterford
You'll visit the ruined 15th century Blarney Castle and have the option to kiss the Blarney Stone from the ramparts. Continue to the walled city of Waterford to see the 11th century Reginald's Tower. On a guided visit of the House of Waterford Crystal, you'll meet an artisan and watch their fine crystal work firsthand.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with Wine)
Included Activities
- Visit Blarney Castle
- Guided visit of the House of Waterford Crystal with artisan demonstration
Optional Activities
- Kiss the Blarney Stone
Landmarks/POIs Blarney Castle Reginald's Tower House of Waterford Crystal - Day 15
Waterford to Cardiff
Take the ferry from Rosslare across the Irish Sea to Pembroke and continue through rural Pembrokeshire scenery. You'll travel past the valleys of southern Wales to Cardiff, known for its imposing castle and the Principality Stadium. There's an orientation of this port city on the River Taff when you arrive.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Rosslare Pembroke Pembrokeshire Cardiff Castle Principality Stadium - Day 16
Cardiff to Torquay
Cross the Severn Bridge to reach Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built above Britain's only thermal mineral springs. You'll explore the Georgian streets and crescents, then visit the Roman Baths with well-preserved remains of an ancient spa. After that, you'll continue to mystical Glastonbury to see the abbey, rumored burial place of King Arthur. Head south to the seaside town of Torquay for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Roman Baths
Optional Activities
- Explore Glastonbury Abbey
Landmarks/POIs Severn Bridge Roman Baths Bath Glastonbury Abbey - Day 17
Torquay
Choose your Insight Choice experience: either a walk and foraging experience in Dartmoor, or a scenic cruise of Plymouth harbour viewing the Mayflower Steps, Barbican, Royal Citadel, and Plymouth Hoe. Afterward, you'll continue to a quaint Cornish fishing village before returning to Torquay. In the evening, enjoy a glass of wine with your Celebration Dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner with a glass of wine)
Optional Activities
- Walk and foraging experience in Dartmoor (Insight Choice)
- Scenic cruise of Plymouth harbour including Mayflower Steps, Barbican, Royal Citadel, and Plymouth Hoe (Insight Choice)
Landmarks/POIs Dartmoor Plymouth Harbour Mayflower Steps Plymouth Hoe Royal Citadel - Day 18
Torquay to London
Start by crossing the Salisbury Plain and stop to visit Stonehenge, the world's most famous prehistoric monument. Your escorted journey concludes upon return to the Victoria Park Plaza hotel in London, marking the end of your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Stonehenge
Landmarks/POIs Salisbury Plain Stonehenge
