Itinerary
- Day 1
Dublin
You'll land in Dublin and get settled into your accommodation for two nights. The city sits along the River Liffey with Georgian architecture and historic squares throughout, giving you plenty to explore over the next couple of days.
Landmarks River Liffey 
- Day 2
Dublin
This morning your local guide takes you on a walking tour through Dublin's historic center, passing Dublin Castle, the Mansion House, and the old Post Office while sharing stories about the city's past. After lunch, you'll have your pick of activities. There's the Guinness Storehouse where you can learn about the brewing process and enjoy a tasting with views over the city, or you could do a guided tour focused on Dublin's revolutionary history and visit the EPIC Irish Emigration Museum instead. Either way, you'll spend your afternoon diving into what made Dublin what it is today.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Dublin with local guide
- See The Mansion House (official residence of Dublin's Lord Mayor)
- See Dublin Castle (13th century, built on site of Viking settlement)
- See the old Post Office (heart of Dublin's history and culture for 800+ years)
- See 19th century Fitzwilliam Square
- See St. Stephen's Green Park
- See Molly Malone statue
- See Old Parliament House
- See City Hall
Optional Activities
- Guinness Storehouse: Guided tour of Guinness factory, learn how to pull the perfect pint, tasting from 7th floor with spectacular city views
- Historical Ireland: Guided tour of Dublin's past including Irish Revolution and War of Independence, visit EPIC – The Irish Emigration Museum
Landmarks The Mansion House Dublin Castle General Post Office Fitzwilliam Square St. Stephen's Green Molly Malone statue Old Parliament House City Hall Guinness Storehouse EPIC – The Irish Emigration Museum - Day 3
Dublin to Killarney
You'll head to Blarney Castle to see the famous Blarney Stone, then continue south to Killarney for a two-night stay. The town sits in a valley with McGillycuddy Reeks, Ireland's highest mountains, surrounding the area on all sides.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Blarney Castle and see the Blarney Stone
Landmarks Blarney Castle Blarney Stone McGillycuddy Reeks 
- Day 4
Killarney
This morning starts the Ring of Kerry drive, a 100-kilometre route around the Iveragh Peninsula. You'll see mountains dropping into the Atlantic, rolling green fields, lakes, and old castles scattered throughout the landscape during this full day of travel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ring of Kerry scenic drive
Landmarks Ring of Kerry Iveragh Mountains - Day 5
Killarney to Galway
You'll drive along the Wild Atlantic Way heading north to the Cliffs of Moher, where 214-metre cliffs stretch for eight kilometres above the ocean. From there it's on to Galway for an overnight stay in a bohemian city with cobbled streets, colourful shops, and traditional music pubs.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cliffs of Moher visit
Landmarks Cliffs of Moher 
- Day 6
Galway to Belfast
After leaving Galway, you'll stop at the 6th century Monastery of Clonmacnoise to learn about early Christian life, then head to Belfast for two nights. The city sits on Belfast Lough and was where the Titanic was built, so you'll see shipyard history immediately upon arrival.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Monastery of Clonmacnoise
Landmarks Monastery of Clonmacnoise Belfast Lough 
- Day 7
Belfast
A guided tour takes you through Belfast's history and the city's complex past. You'll visit the Titanic story at the shipyard where it was built and launched, hearing specific details about the ship's design and what happened during its voyage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Belfast learning about its history and troubled past
- Titanic Museum visit and story of the ship from design to launch location
Landmarks Titanic Museum - Day 8
Belfast to Loch Lomond
You'll take a ferry across the Irish Sea to Scotland, then travel to Loch Lomond for a two-night stay. This lake is one of Scotland's largest by surface area and one of the best-known spots in the country.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Loch Lomond 
- Day 9
Loch Lomond
Today you're visiting Stirling Castle, which was the childhood home of Mary Queen of Scots. You'll see the Great Hall (the largest medieval banqueting hall in Scotland) and walk through the Royal Chapel with its elaborate decorations.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Stirling Castle including the Great Hall and Royal Chapel
Landmarks Stirling Castle - Day 10
Loch Lomond to Loch Ness
You'll head into the Scottish Highlands toward Loch Ness, known for dramatic mountain scenery and the legendary Loch Ness monster. Keep an eye out for 'Nessie' while you settle into your hotel for two nights in this famous area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Loch Ness 
- Day 11
Loch Ness to Inverness
This morning takes you to the Battle of Culloden Visitors Centre to learn about the 1745 Jacobite rising and Scotland's brutal history. After that you'll visit Cawdor Castle, a 14th century castle still lived in by the Cawdor family, with its moat and drawbridge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Battle of Culloden Visitors Centre
- Visit Cawdor Castle
Landmarks Battle of Culloden Visitors Centre Cawdor Castle - Day 12
Inverness to Edinburgh
You'll leave the Highlands and head south, stopping at Scone Palace to see where Scottish kings were crowned. There's time for morning tea and a falconry display, then you'll visit a local distillery to learn how Scottish whisky is made before arriving in Edinburgh.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Scone Palace
- Falconry display with morning tea at Scone Palace
- Visit local distillery to learn how Scottish Whisky is produced
Landmarks Scone Palace 
- Day 13
Edinburgh
A guided tour covers Edinburgh's cobbled streets, Edinburgh Castle on volcanic rock, and Royal Yacht Britannia from Queen Elizabeth II's era. The afternoon is free, so you can walk the Royal Mile at your own pace, checking out shops, cafes, and street performers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Edinburgh's Medieval and classical architecture
- Visit Edinburgh Castle
- Visit Royal Yacht Britannia
Optional Activities
- Explore the Royal Mile at leisure
Landmarks Edinburgh Castle Royal Yacht Britannia Royal Mile Holyrood Palace - Day 14
Edinburgh to York
You'll drive south from Edinburgh to Alnwick Castle, which has Norman history stretching back 950 years and was used for Harry Potter and Downton Abbey filming. Then it's on to York for two nights in this medieval city with Roman and Viking heritage throughout.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Alnwick Castle
Landmarks Alnwick Castle - Day 15
York
A local guide shows you York's Roman and Viking past. You'll walk The Shambles, a narrow medieval street with half-timbered buildings and old shop fronts, then see York Minster, one of the most beautiful gothic churches anywhere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of York with Roman and Viking heritage
- Walk along The Shambles
- Visit York Minster
Landmarks The Shambles York Minster - Day 16
York to Bath
You'll stop in Stratford-upon-Avon to see where Shakespeare was born and where he's buried, then continue to Bath for two nights. Bath is an ancient spa town with honey-coloured Georgian buildings and connections to Jane Austen's life.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Stratford-upon-Avon including Shakespeare's birthplace and final resting place
Landmarks Shakespeare's Birthplace 
- Day 17
Bath
A guided walking tour takes you through Bath's World Heritage streets and Georgian architecture. You'll see the Roman Baths from 70AD, then spend the afternoon on your own. You can visit Thermae Bath Spa or climb Abbey Tower for views across the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Bath
- Visit Roman Baths
Optional Activities
- Visit Thermae Bath Spa
- Climb 212 steps to top of Abbey Tower for panoramic views
Landmarks Roman Baths Thermae Bath Spa Bath Abbey - Day 18
Bath to London
On your way to London, you'll stop at Stonehenge to see the 5,000-year-old stone circle and learn about neolithic villages in the exhibition. After that it's a drive to London for your final two nights, where you'll have access to all the major historic sites.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Stonehenge
Landmarks Stonehenge 
- Day 19
London
A local guide shows you London's main sights including Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace (the King's official home), and the Tower of London with the Crown Jewels. In the afternoon you can choose between a Thames river cruise, art galleries, or Westminster Abbey, then dinner in an upscale pub near your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in a modern upscale pub near your hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of London including Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace
- Visit Tower of London with Crown Jewels
- Dinner in a modern upscale pub near hotel
Optional Activities
- River Thames cruise
- Visit art galleries
- Visit Westminster Abbey
Landmarks Trafalgar Square Buckingham Palace Tower of London Westminster Abbey River Thames Big Ben - Day 20
London to Departure
You'll leave London this morning and transfer to the airport for your flight home, carrying memories from two weeks across Ireland, Scotland and England.
- Meals
- Breakfast
