Itinerary
- Day 1
London
You'll arrive in London and check into your hotel, then the afternoon is yours to spend however you like. Consider taking a walk along the Serpentine in Hyde Park, checking out the shops in Knightsbridge, or wandering down to the Thames to see Tower Bridge and the Tower of London.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk along the Serpentine in Hyde Park
- Window shop in the boutiques of Knightsbridge
- Stroll along the Thames to Tower Bridge
- Visit Tower of London
Landmarks/POIs Hyde Park Tower Bridge Tower of London - Day 2
London to Stratford-upon-Avon
Meet your travel director at 07:45 at the hotel and head to Oxford for some free time to visit the Ashmolean Museum or browse the indoor market. From there you'll drive through the Cotswolds villages to Stratford-upon-Avon and see Shakespeare's birthplace. By evening, join your director for a welcome dinner with drinks at a local pub.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome Dinner with drinks at a local pub)
Included Activities
- Visit Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Welcome Dinner with drinks at a local pub in Stratford-upon-Avon
Optional Activities
- Visit the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford
- Browse the local indoor market in Oxford
Landmarks/POIs Ashmolean Museum Shakespeare's Birthplace - Day 3
Stratford-upon-Avon to York
You'll travel through Robin Hood Country to reach Lincoln, then continue on to York, the ancient Viking capital of Britain. Walk along the Shambles medieval street to get to York Minster. Your hotel sits right within the city walls and faces Clifford's Tower.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Lincoln Castle
- Visit York Minster
- Orientation of York including the city walls and the medieval Shambles
Landmarks/POIs Lincoln Castle York Minster The Shambles Clifford's Tower - Day 4
York to Edinburgh
Drive through the scenic Lake District National Park with its rugged mountains and tranquil lakes that inspired English poets. You'll stop in Grasmere to visit William Wordsworth's grave in the churchyard. Later, cross the border at Gretna Green and continue to Edinburgh, Scotland's capital.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Wordsworth's grave in Grasmere churchyard
- Stop at Gretna Green
Landmarks/POIs Lake District National Park Grasmere Gretna Green - Day 5
Edinburgh
Head down the Royal Mile to see the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official Scottish residence of the Queen. Walk through Edinburgh Castle with a local expert and see the Scottish Crown Jewels, the Stone of Destiny and Mons Meg, plus you'll get great city views. The afternoon is free to shop on Princes Street. Selected departures can attend the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Guided walk inside Edinburgh Castle with Local Expert
- View the Scottish Crown Jewels
- View the Stone of Destiny
- View Mons Meg
Optional Activities
- Attend The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (selected departures)
Landmarks/POIs Palace of Holyroodhouse Edinburgh Castle Royal Mile Princes Street - Day 6
Edinburgh to Inverness
Cross the Firth of Forth into Fife and head to St. Andrews, the birthplace of golf. You'll have free time to explore the university town, visit West Sands Beach where 'Chariots of Fire' was filmed, or tour St. Andrews University. Then continue to Pitlochry, a Victorian resort town known for its salmon run. Stop at Blair Castle and Gardens for authentic farm-to-table tea and scones. Pass Culloden Moor and arrive at Inverness.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea (Farm-to-table afternoon tea and scones with berry jam and sweet cream at Blair Castle)
Included Activities
- Visit St. Andrews and see the Old Course where golf was born
- Stop at Blair Castle and Gardens
- Farm-to-table afternoon tea and scones at Blair Castle
- Pass Culloden Moor
Optional Activities
- Wander to St. Andrews University
- Stroll to West Sands Beach where 'Chariots of Fire' was filmed
Landmarks/POIs St. Andrews University Old Course West Sands Beach Blair Castle and Gardens Culloden Moor - Day 7
Inverness to Isle of Skye
Take a cruise on Loch Ness where you can soak up the scenery, historic monuments, and the intriguing tales of Nessie in Scotland's glen. After that, pause for a photo of Eilean Donan Castle on Loch Duich. You'll hear tales of Flora MacDonald and the Bonnie Prince before crossing over the sea to Skye.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Loch Ness cruise
- Photo stop at Eilean Donan Castle
Landmarks/POIs Loch Ness Eilean Donan Castle - Day 8
Isle of Skye to Glasgow
Return to the mainland and drive to the World War II Commando Memorial in the shadow of Ben Nevis. Continue through Fort William to experience the dramatic scenery of Glencoe. Then enjoy a scenic drive along Loch Lomond on your way to Glasgow. Your travel director will show you the grand public buildings including George Square and St. Mungo's Cathedral.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit World War II Commando Memorial
- Drive through Glencoe
- Scenic drive along Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond
- Orientation of Glasgow including George Square and St. Mungo's Cathedral
Landmarks/POIs World War II Commando Memorial Ben Nevis Glencoe Loch Lomond George Square St. Mungo's Cathedral - Day 9
Glasgow to Belfast
Cross the Irish Sea and head 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 local political sentiments. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Belfast with Local Expert Hilda
- View City Hall
- View Queen's University
- View Parliament Building at Stormont
- View political murals in different locations
Landmarks/POIs City Hall Queen's University Parliament Building at Stormont - Day 10
Belfast to Dublin
Travel alongside the Mountains of Mourne before crossing the historic Boyne Valley, site of the famous battle between William of Orange and Catholic King James. Continue to Dublin and see O'Connell Street, Dublin Castle and St. Patrick's Cathedral with your local expert.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit the Boyne Valley
- Guided tour of Dublin 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 11
Dublin
Before it opens to the public, you'll get a guided visit to the Guinness Storehouse and learn about the history and traditions behind the drink. You'll also take a private masterclass where you'll learn to pour the perfect pint. The rest of the day is free to shop, continue sightseeing, or take an optional drive to the ruined monastic site of Glendalough.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Guinness Storehouse before public opening
- Private masterclass on how to pour the perfect pint
Optional Activities
- Optional drive to the ruined monastic site of Glendalough
Landmarks/POIs Guinness Storehouse Glendalough - Day 12
Dublin to Limerick
Travel west to Galway, the City of the Tribes known for its artsy atmosphere. You'll have free time to explore this vibrant city. Then cross the limestone landscape of the Burren to the Visitor Centre at the Cliffs of Moher for great vistas of the Clare Coast. Journey to Limerick on the shores of the River Shannon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Galway
- Visit Cliffs of Moher Exhibition Centre
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Galway
Landmarks/POIs Galway Burren Cliffs of Moher River Shannon - Day 13
Limerick to Killarney
In the morning your travel director will show you the 12th century St. Mary's Cathedral, King John's Castle and the Treaty Stone. You'll head to Tralee via the thatched village of Adare. After that, drive through the great cliffs, wide skies and ocean views of the Dingle Peninsula to reach Killarney. Dinner is a traditional Sunday roast with all the trimmings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Sunday roast with all the trimmings)
Included Activities
- Visit St. Mary's Cathedral
- Visit King John's Castle
- Visit the Treaty Stone
- Pass through the picturesque village of Adare
- Journey through the Dingle Peninsula
- Traditional Sunday roast dinner
Landmarks/POIs St. Mary's Cathedral King John's Castle Treaty Stone Adare Dingle Peninsula - Day 14
Killarney
A delightful morning excursion takes you around the Ring of Kerry where mountains, valleys, lakes and sea blend together. Continue through Ireland's highest mountain range, the MacGillicuddy Reeks, to the three peaceful Lakes of Killarney. The rest of the afternoon is free to relax. You might take a jaunting car ride around the lake or through the National Park. For dinner, choose from a selection of restaurants in Killarney.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dine-Around Evening - choose from a selection of local restaurants)
Included Activities
- Ring of Kerry scenic drive
- Drive through MacGillicuddy Reeks
- Visit the three Lakes of Killarney
Optional Activities
- Ride a jaunting car around the lake or through the National Park
Landmarks/POIs Ring of Kerry MacGillicuddy Reeks Lakes of Killarney Killarney National Park - Day 15
Killarney to Waterford
Visit the ruined 15th century Blarney Castle and decide if you'll kiss the Blarney Stone hanging upside down from the ramparts. Continue to the walled city of Waterford to see the 11th century Reginald's Tower. On your guided visit to the House of Waterford Crystal, you'll meet an artisan and see their fine work.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Blarney Castle
- Option to kiss the Blarney Stone
- Visit Reginald's Tower in Waterford
- Guided visit of the House of Waterford Crystal with master craftsmen
Landmarks/POIs Blarney Castle Blarney Stone Reginald's Tower House of Waterford Crystal - Day 16
Waterford to Cardiff
From Rosslare, take the ferry across the Irish Sea to Pembroke and continue through the rural scenery of Pembrokeshire. Travel past the valleys of southern Wales to Cardiff, known for its imposing castle and the Principality Stadium. Get an orientation of this port city on the River Taff.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Rosslare to Pembroke
- Orientation of Cardiff including the castle and Principality Stadium
Landmarks/POIs Rosslare Harbour Pembroke Cardiff Castle Principality Stadium River Taff - Day 17
Cardiff to Torquay
Cross the Severn Bridge to reach Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built above Britain's only thermal mineral springs. Get an orientation through the Georgian streets and crescents with your travel director. Visit the Roman Baths to learn how this hub of culture is investing in education. Continue to Glastonbury to see the abbey, said to be the legendary burial place of King Arthur. Head south to the seaside town of Torquay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit the Roman Baths in Bath
- Orientation of Bath including Georgian streets and crescents
- Visit Glastonbury Abbey
Landmarks/POIs Severn Bridge Bath Roman Baths Royal Crescent Pulteney Bridge Bath Abbey Glastonbury Abbey - Day 18
Torquay
Explore Dartmoor with a choice of activities. Join a walk and foraging experience in Dartmoor National Park learning about stone circles and indigenous traditions, or enjoy a scenic cruise of Plymouth harbour where you'll see the Mayflower Steps, Barbican, Royal Citadel and Plymouth Hoe. 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, Lunch, Dinner (Celebration Dinner with wine)
Included Activities
- Celebration Dinner with wine in Torquay
Optional Activities
- Walk and foraging experience in Dartmoor National Park
- Scenic cruise of Plymouth harbour
Landmarks/POIs Dartmoor National Park Plymouth Harbour Mayflower Steps Barbican Royal Citadel Plymouth Hoe - Day 19
Torquay to London
Start by crossing the Salisbury Plain and stop to visit Stonehenge, the world's most famous prehistoric monument. Walk around the mysterious megaliths that have stood for 5,000 years. Your journey ends as you return to London where the rest of the evening is yours to spend however you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Stonehenge
- Walk around the prehistoric monument
Landmarks/POIs Salisbury Plain Stonehenge - Day 20
London
Your trip ends after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
