Itinerary
- Day 1
Bath - Bristol
Meet your group and board the coach for the day. You'll start with a view of Windsor Castle, then get free time to wander through the royal town's gardens and check out the riverside. Later you're heading to Bath where there's plenty to do—walk through the Roman Baths, see the Royal Crescent, visit the Jane Austen Museum, or try a canal cruise if that interests you. By evening you'll arrive in Bristol, get settled at your hotel, have a welcome dinner, and explore the streets with your new travel mates.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Bristol Centre Hotel (or similar)), Hotel (Holiday Inn Hotel Bristol Filton (or similar))
Included Activities
- View Windsor Castle
- Explore Windsor town - Long Walk and riverside views
- Visit Bath's historic architecture
- Optional visits: Royal Crescent, Roman Baths, Jane Austen Museum, or canal cruise in Bath
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise in Bath
- Visit Jane Austen Museum
- Explore Royal Crescent
- Visit Roman Baths
Landmarks Windsor Castle Royal Crescent Roman Baths 
- Day 2
Oxford - Stratford-upon-Avon - Birmingham
After breakfast you can optionally join a local guide for Bristol's street art scene before heading to Oxford. Once there, you've got options—check out the famous museums, libraries, and university grounds, or take a punt along the waterways if that sounds better. There's a quick stop in Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare's birthplace, and then you're off to Birmingham for the night. Drop your bags at the hotel, walk around the streets, grab dinner, and get some rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Birmingham New Street Station (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore Oxford - museums, libraries, churches, and university grounds
- Visit Stratford-upon-Avon - Shakespeare's hometown
Optional Activities
- Bristol street art tour with local guide
- Punt on Oxford's canals and river
- Explore Shakespeare's birthplace and burial sites in Stratford-upon-Avon
Landmarks Oxford University Stratford-upon-Avon 
- Day 3
Liverpool - Manchester
Start with breakfast in Birmingham and board the coach. You'll arrive in Liverpool for a guided tour covering Beatles landmarks and football history. From there it's on to Manchester (or Liverpool depending on your specific trip) for the evening. Settle in at your hotel, spend time exploring the musical heritage the city's known for, have dinner, and check out the nightlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (ibis Manchester Centre Princess Street (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Liverpool - Beatles landmarks and football sites
Landmarks Liverpool 
- Day 4
York
Have your final breakfast in Manchester and then head to York. This walled city has 2,000 years of history packed into narrow lanes—you can see York Minster, walk through the Shambles, and visit Clifford's Tower. If ghost stories interest you, there's an optional ghost tour exploring dark alleyways and local folklore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Wakefield (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore York's historic city center
- Visit York Minster
- Explore the Shambles
- Visit Clifford's Tower
Optional Activities
- Ghost tour of York - folklore and dark alleyways
Landmarks York Minster Clifford's Tower The Shambles - Day 5
Lake District - Hadrian's Wall - Carlisle
Leave York behind and head into the Lake District with its green hills, quiet lakes, and stone villages. You'll visit Hadrian's Wall, that remarkable Roman monument. The day ends in Carlisle, England's northernmost town before Scotland, where you can settle in and prepare for crossing into Scotland the next day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Carlisle City Centre Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore Lake District scenery
- Visit Hadrian's Wall
Landmarks Hadrian's Wall - Day 6
English/Scottish Border - Edinburgh
Travel along the English/Scottish border taking in scenery as you head toward Edinburgh. Once you arrive in Scotland's capital, you'll feel the energy—there's live music, creative vibrancy, and active bars throughout the city. Finish the day with traditional Scottish food including haggis, and enjoy a bagpiper performing while you eat.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Scottish meal with haggis and bagpiper)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Travel along English/Scottish border
- Explore Edinburgh
- Traditional Scottish meal with haggis and bagpiper
Landmarks Edinburgh 
- Day 7
Edinburgh
You've got the full day to explore Edinburgh however you like. There's an optional guided tour of Edinburgh Castle if you want to learn the city's history from someone who knows it well. Otherwise, you could browse tartan on Princes Street, try a whisky tasting, or walk the Royal Mile and see Holyrood Palace. It's your call on how to spend it.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Edinburgh Castle
- Tartan shopping on Princes Street
- Whisky tasting experience
- Explore Holyrood Palace
- Explore Royal Mile
Landmarks Edinburgh Castle Royal Mile Holyrood Palace - Day 8
St. Andrews - Scottish Highlands
Head out of Edinburgh toward the Scottish Highlands. You'll stop in St. Andrews, the place where golf started and home to Scotland's oldest university. Then you drive through rugged mountain scenery before arriving in the Highlands for the evening. If you're interested, there's an optional chance to participate in traditional Highland games.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Loch Ness Lodge Hotel Drumnadrochit (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit St. Andrews - golf birthplace and university town
- Scenic drive through Scottish Highlands
Optional Activities
- Traditional Highland games competition
Landmarks St. Andrews Swilcan Bridge - Day 9
Loch Ness - Glasgow
Make your way to Loch Ness, the UK's largest lake by volume. You'll take a cruise across the water and keep watch for the legendary Nessie. There's also a rewilding centre where you can learn about native Scottish animals being reintroduced, like Red Squirrels, Lynx, and Beavers. If you want more adventure, there's optional canoeing on the southern end of the loch. Later you arrive in Glasgow, have dinner, and settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Budget Glasgow (or similar))
Included Activities
- Cruise on Loch Ness
- Visit rewilding centre - learn about native species reintroduction
- Explore Glasgow
Optional Activities
- Canoe across southern end of Loch Ness
Landmarks Loch Ness 
- Day 10
Stirling - Helix Park - Glasgow
Start early and head to Stirling, the historic town where William Wallace fought for Scottish independence. Visit Stirling Castle and see The Kelpies in Helix Park—those are the 100-foot tall horse statues. After that you return to Glasgow to experience live music everywhere, the gothic cathedral, and interesting local characters. There's an optional local dinner with traditional live music if you want to celebrate.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Budget Glasgow (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Stirling Castle
- Visit The Kelpies in Helix Park
- Explore Glasgow - live music venues, gothic cathedral, cultural sites
Optional Activities
- Local meal with live traditional music in Glasgow
Landmarks Stirling Castle The Kelpies - Day 11
Larne - Dublin
Leave Scotland and travel to the port town of Larne to step foot in Northern Ireland for the first time. Then it's on to Dublin, a city packed with heritage and personality—there are more pubs than you could reasonably visit in a week. You'll have an included group dinner, and after that head to Temple Bar for a lively night out exploring the cobbled streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Included group dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Travelodge Plus Dublin City Centre (or similar))
Included Activities
- Arrive in Larne, Northern Ireland
- Travel to Dublin
- Explore Dublin
- Included group dinner
- Evening at Temple Bar
Landmarks Temple Bar - Day 12
Kilkenny - Midleton - Clonmel
Leave Dublin heading south. There's an optional bike ride through Kilkenny, a medieval city where you can see the castle, cathedral, and historic streets. Continuing on, you can optionally tour the Jameson Distillery in Midleton. By evening you're in Clonmel—drop your bags at the hotel, enjoy an included dinner, and head into town to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Talbot Hotel Clonmel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore Kilkenny - castle, cathedral, medieval charm
- Travel to Clonmel
- Included dinner
Optional Activities
- Bike ride in Kilkenny
- Jameson Distillery tour in Midleton - Adults £22.00
- Day 13
Cork - Blarney - Cliffs of Moher - Galway
Head to Blarney Castle where you can kiss the Blarney Stone and supposedly get the gift of eloquent speech. Then you're off to the Cliffs of Moher, those towering limestone cliffs you've probably seen in films like Harry Potter. Later you arrive in Galway, a small atmospheric city that feels like everything you imagined Ireland would be. Spend the evening in local pubs trying Irish stew with live music, watching buskers, and taking in the colorful buildings.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Travelodge Galway City Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Blarney Castle - kiss the Blarney Stone
- Visit Cliffs of Moher
- Explore Galway
Landmarks Blarney Castle Cliffs of Moher - Day 14
Galway
Keep exploring Galway. Try out some Gaelic phrases and discover more of what makes this city special. If the wild calls to you, there's an optional ferry to the Aran Islands (available on summer departures) where you can bike around picturesque farms or visit Dún Aonghasa, the ruins of a prehistoric fortress. Fair warning though—those cliffs are impressive and not for people uncomfortable with heights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Travelodge Galway City Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore Galway
Optional Activities
- Ferry to Aran Islands (summer departures) - bike rides around farms
- Visit Dún Aonghasa - prehistoric fortress ruins
Landmarks Aran Islands Dún Aonghasa - Day 15
Derry/Londonderry
Say goodbye to Galway and drive to Derry/Londonderry, a historical city famous for its 17th century walls—Ireland's only walled city. You can optionally experience authentic rural Irish life with a shepherd and border collie sheepdogs, including homemade lunch. There's also an optional guided tour of the Bogside, a neighborhood with a unique history worth learning about.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Derry (or similar)), Hotel (Waterfoot Hotel Londonderry (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore Derry/Londonderry - 17th century walled city
Optional Activities
- Sheep Dog Experience MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Adults £45.00 - Meet a 4th generation shepherd, watch border collies, learn sheep shearing, enjoy homemade lunch
- Guided tour of the Bogside neighbourhood
Landmarks Derry/Londonderry Walls 
- Day 16
Giant's Causeway - Belfast
Travel to Belfast, stopping at the Giant's Causeway along the way. This UNESCO World Heritage site features massive rock columns—the kind of thing you see on Pinterest but need to witness in person. Plan on getting some great group photos here. When you arrive in Belfast for the evening, there's an optional driving tour available. You can also optionally visit the Titanic Museum to learn about the famous ship that was built in this city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre (or similar)), Hotel (ibis budget Belfast City Centre (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Giant's Causeway - UNESCO World Heritage site
- Arrive in Belfast
Optional Activities
- Driving tour of Belfast
- Titanic Museum visit
Landmarks Giant's Causeway 
- Day 17
Dublin
With just one night left on your tour, you're heading back to Dublin where your Irish adventure started. Use this second stay to catch anything you missed, like the Guinness Storehouse where you can learn how to pull a pint properly. There's an optional farewell dinner available if you want to end your Irish experience on a special note.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Travelodge Plus Dublin City Centre (or similar))
Included Activities
- Return to Dublin
- Explore Dublin
Optional Activities
- Guinness Storehouse visit - Adults £25.00 - Learn how Guinness is made, tour the working brewery, learn pint-pulling techniques, top off with a pint
- Free Time Add-On farewell dinner
Landmarks Guinness Storehouse - Day 18
Wales - London
Today you depart Ireland with memories to take home. Settle in for the scenic journey back to London—this final trip together with your group. You'll cross the Irish Sea, drive through Wales, pass through that tongue-twisting town of Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, and arrive back in London. Say your goodbyes to your travel mates and start making plans for the next adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic drive from Dublin to London
- Cross Irish Sea
- Travel through Wales
- Return to London
