Itinerary
- Day 1
London
You'll arrive in London and get settled into your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore on your own. Head to one of the Royal Parks for a walk, or wander through some of the elegant streets to get a feel for the city. You'll see how London blends its historic side with modern life, so there's plenty to see just walking around.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Plaza London Riverbank)
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Royal Parks
- Explore London's historic streets and elegant facades
- Day 2
York - Harrogate
After meeting your Travel Director, you'll head to Stratford-upon-Avon to visit Shakespeare's Birthplace and learn about the famous playwright's life. Then it's north to York, where you'll walk through the cobbled Shambles and see the ancient city walls and York Minster. The day ends in Harrogate, a Victorian spa town where you'll have dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Harrogate)
Included Activities
- Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Orientation walk around York's historic streets including the Shambles and ancient city walls
- View York Minster
- Dinner in Harrogate
Landmarks Shakespeare's Birthplace York Minster Shambles 
- Day 3
Gretna Green - Glasgow
You'll drive through Yorkshire Dales National Park and into the Lake District, passing Lake Windermere along the way. From there, cross into Scotland to see Gretna Green, known for runaway weddings. Later, you'll reach Glasgow where a local orientation shows you Glasgow Cathedral and George Square. An optional Scottish dinner show is available this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Glasgow Center)
Included Activities
- Drive through Yorkshire Dales National Park
- Pass Lake Windermere in the Lake District
- Visit Gretna Green
- Orientation of Glasgow including Glasgow Cathedral and George Square
Optional Activities
- Optional dinner and Scottish entertainment experience in Glasgow
Landmarks Lake Windermere Gretna Green Glasgow Cathedral George Square 
- Day 4
Glasgow to Edinburgh
A Local Specialist takes you through Edinburgh to see the Georgian New Town, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Scottish Parliament, and the Royal Mile. You'll visit Edinburgh Castle perched on Castle Rock, then explore the secret lanes before heading back to Glasgow. Dinner at Mharsanta features locally-sourced dishes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Locally-sourced meal at Mharsanta restaurant, featuring sustainable Scottish cuisine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Glasgow Center)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Edinburgh with Local Specialist including Princes Street, Scott Memorial, New Town, Palace of Holyroodhouse and Royal Mile
- Visit Edinburgh Castle
- Dinner at Mharsanta restaurant in Glasgow featuring locally-sourced cuisine
Optional Activities
- Explore the secret lanes of Auld Reekie
Landmarks Edinburgh Castle Palace of Holyroodhouse Royal Mile Scott Memorial Scottish Parliament 
- Day 5
Belfast - Dublin
You'll follow the Ayrshire coast past Ailsa Craig, then board a ferry to Northern Ireland. A Local Specialist guides you through Belfast to see City Hall and the historic Titanic dock. After that, you'll travel to Dublin for a two-night stay in Ireland's capital city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge, The Address Hotel Connolly), Hotel (Clayton Ballsbridge, Dublin, The Address Hotel Connolly)
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Scotland to Northern Ireland
- Exploration of Belfast with Local Specialist including City Hall and Titanic dock area
Landmarks City Hall Belfast Titanic Dock 
- Day 6
Dublin
A Local Specialist shows you Dublin's Georgian squares, Trinity College, and St. Patrick's Cathedral. You'll have free time to wander Temple Bar or Grafton Street on your own. Later, visit the Guinness Storehouse to learn about the brand's 250-year history, then head to the Gravity Bar for a pint with views across the city. An optional Irish cabaret is available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge, The Address Hotel Connolly), Hotel (Clayton Ballsbridge, Dublin, The Address Hotel Connolly)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Dublin with Local Specialist including Georgian squares, Trinity College and St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Visit Guinness Storehouse with pint tasting in the Gravity Bar
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Temple Bar or Grafton Street
- Optional Irish cabaret performance experience
Landmarks Trinity College Dublin St. Patrick's Cathedral Guinness Storehouse Temple Bar Grafton Street - Day 7
Kilkenny - Waterford
You'll visit the Irish National Stud to learn about thoroughbred horses and walk through the Japanese Gardens. Then stop at Kilkenny's medieval castle with free time for lunch. The day continues at the House of Waterford Crystal where you'll watch skilled crafters at work and see their creations in the showroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Waterford Marina Hotel, The Fitzwilton Hotel Waterford), Hotel (Waterford Marina Hotel, The Fitzwilton Hotel, Waterford)
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Irish National Stud Farm
- Stroll through Japanese Gardens at Irish National Stud
- View Kilkenny Castle
- Tour of House of Waterford Crystal workshop
Optional Activities
- Free time for lunch in Kilkenny
Landmarks Irish National Stud Japanese Gardens Kilkenny Castle House of Waterford Crystal - Day 8
Cardiff
An early start gets you on the ferry across the Irish Sea to Wales, then continue to Cardiff. You'll see the Wales Millennium Center, National Assembly, and Cardiff Castle. This evening features a Be My Guest experience at Glyndwr Vineyard, where the Norris family welcomes you, shares their sustainable farming practices, and serves a homemade meal with warm hospitality.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Homemade meal at Glyndwr Vineyard with the Norris family, featuring warm Welsh hospitality)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Inn by Radisson Cardiff City Center)
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Ireland to Wales
- Orientation of Cardiff including Wales Millennium Center, National Assembly and Cardiff Castle
- Be My Guest experience at Glyndwr Vineyard including tour, meet-and-greet with the Norris family and homemade meal with warm Welsh hospitality
Landmarks Wales Millennium Center National Assembly for Wales Cardiff Castle - Day 9
Bath - London
Cross the Severn Estuary back into England and arrive at Bath, a UNESCO-listed city with beautiful Georgian buildings. You'll visit the famous Roman Baths, then drive through Wiltshire to see Stonehenge's mysterious stone circle. After that, it's back to London.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Plaza London Riverbank)
Included Activities
- Explore Bath with its elegant Georgian facades
- Visit Roman Baths
- Visit Stonehenge
Landmarks Roman Baths Stonehenge - Day 10
London
Say goodbye to your fellow travelers and prepare for your flight home. You'll head to the airport with great memories from your time across the UK and Ireland.
