Itinerary
- Day 1
London
You'll arrive in London and get settled into your hotel. From there, the day is yours to explore at your own pace. Head to one of the city's famous museums, pay a visit to royal sites, or find a local pub for a pint and get a feel for the place before your UK and Ireland adventure really kicks off.
Optional Activities
- Visit museums revealing history and culture
- Pay respects to His Majesty
- Visit a local pub
- Day 2
London to Stratford-upon-Avon to York to Bradford
Meet your Travel Director and the rest of the group this morning. You'll drive north through the English shires toward Stratford-upon-Avon to see Shakespeare's birthplace. From there, continue to York and take an orientation walk around York Minster cathedral. After dinner at a local restaurant, head to your hotel in Bradford for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare's birthplace
- View York Minster
- Orientation walk through York's medieval streets
- Dinner at a local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs York Minster The Shambles - Day 3
Yorkshire Dales to Lake District to Gretna Green to Glasgow
Travel through the Yorkshire Dales, passing through limestone hills, valleys, stone villages, and castles. Reach Lake Windermere in the Lake District where you can take an optional cruise if you'd like. Later, you'll cross into Scotland at Gretna Green and continue to Glasgow for an afternoon orientation tour of the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive through Yorkshire Dales
- Reach Lake Windermere
- Stop in Gretna Green
- Glasgow orientation tour including views of cathedral, River Clyde and George Square
Optional Activities
- Optional cruise on Lake Windermere
Landmarks/POIs Lake Windermere Gretna Green Glasgow Cathedral George Square - Day 4
Glasgow to Edinburgh
Head to Edinburgh, Scotland's capital. Your Local Specialist will show you the Royal Mile, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh Castle, and the Georgian-lined New Town streets. Spend the afternoon on your own, with the option to visit Rosslyn Chapel or Edinburgh Castle. An optional dinner with bagpipes is available in nearby Stirling if you want to experience that.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing with Local Guide to see Princes Street, Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle
- View Palace of Holyroodhouse
- View Arthur's Seat
- Explore Old Town medieval facades
- Explore New Town Georgian-lined boulevards
Optional Activities
- Visit Rosslyn Chapel
- Private tour of Edinburgh Castle with climb of 900-year-old Norman keep and stroll along battlements
- Dinner in Stirling with views of Stirling Castle and Wallace Memorial by night with optional bagpipes
Landmarks/POIs Edinburgh Castle Royal Mile Palace of Holyroodhouse Arthur's Seat Rosslyn Chapel Stirling Castle - Day 5
Edinburgh to Belfast to Dublin
Drive along the Ayrshire coast and pass Ailsa Craig before boarding a ferry to Northern Ireland. Stop in Belfast to see City Hall, Queen's University, and the Titanic dock area. Then board another ferry heading to Dublin, where you'll settle in for a two-night stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic drive along Ayrshire coast
- See Belfast City Hall
- See Queen's University
- See the dock where Titanic was built
Landmarks/POIs Ailsa Craig Belfast City Hall Queen's University - Day 6
Dublin
Your Local Specialist takes you through Dublin's highlights, including Trinity College and St. Patrick's Cathedral, plus the Georgian Squares. The rest of the day is free, so you can walk Grafton Street, grab a pint at Temple Bar, or stroll along the River Liffey. An optional Irish dinner show is available this evening if that appeals to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing with Local Guide to see St. Patrick's Cathedral, Christchurch Cathedral and Trinity College
- View Georgian Squares
Optional Activities
- Visit Grafton Street
- Visit Temple Bar
- Stroll along the Liffey
- Dinner and Irish show
Landmarks/POIs Trinity College St. Patrick's Cathedral Christchurch Cathedral Grafton Street Temple Bar River Liffey - Day 7
Dublin to Kilkenny to Waterford
Drive through the Irish countryside to Kilkenny and check out its 12th-century castle. Continue to Waterford and visit the Waterford Crystal Showroom. You have the option to join a local guide for a walking tour and visit one of the area's oldest pubs. Dinner happens back at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- View Kilkenny Castle and gardens
- Visit Waterford Crystal Showroom
- Dinner at hotel
Optional Activities
- Walking tour with Local Guide
- Visit one of the area's oldest pubs
Landmarks/POIs Kilkenny Castle Waterford Crystal Showroom - Day 8
Waterford to Cardiff, Wales
Cross St. George's Channel into Wales and arrive in Cardiff, the capital. See the Millennium Center, National Assembly, and the historic castle. Then choose between climbing the 900-year-old Norman keep of Cardiff Castle or joining a local guide for a walking tour that covers Welsh culture, flavors, and history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- View Millennium Center
- View National Assembly
- View historic castle at Cardiff's heart
Optional Activities
- Private tour of Cardiff Castle with climb of 900-year-old Norman keep and stroll along battlements
- Local guide walking tour exploring streets of Cardiff with Welsh flavors, culture and history
Landmarks/POIs Millennium Center National Assembly Cardiff Castle Principality Stadium - Day 9
Cardiff to Bath to Windsor to London
Cross the Severn Estuary back into England and head to Bath to explore its elegant Georgian architecture and Roman spa sites. Continue to Windsor and see the castle there, which has been continuously inhabited for about 900 years. You'll have time for a riverside walk and some shopping before arriving back in London.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Bath and view elegant Georgian architecture
- View Windsor Castle, the world's oldest and largest continuously inhabited castle
Optional Activities
- Quiet stroll along the banks of the river in Windsor
- Shop for Royal souvenirs in Windsor
Landmarks/POIs Bath Windsor Castle - Day 10
London
Your trip across England and Ireland comes to an end. Say goodbye to the group and get ready for your journey home.
