Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Bristol
You'll meet your group and board the coach in London, then head out to Windsor where you can see Windsor Castle and walk around the charming town. After that, you're off to Bath with free time to check out the historic architecture and places like the Roman Baths or Jane Austen Museum. Later you'll arrive in Bristol, get settled at your hotel, and grab dinner with your fellow travelers to kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Hotel Bristol Filton (or similar))
Included Activities
- View Windsor Castle
- Explore Windsor town with riverside views
- Free time to explore Bath - visit Royal Crescent, Roman Baths, Jane Austen Museum, or take a canal cruise
Landmarks Windsor Castle Roman Baths Royal Crescent Jane Austen Centre 
- Day 2
Oxford - Stratford-upon-Avon - Birmingham
After breakfast, you have the option to join a guided street art tour of Bristol before heading to Oxford. Once there, you can explore the world-famous university, historic museums, libraries, and churches. If you're interested, there's an option to punt on the river. You'll make a quick stop in Stratford-upon-Avon to see Shakespeare's birthplace and historic sites, then continue to Birmingham where you'll check in at your hotel, explore the streets, grab dinner, and settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Birmingham New Street Station (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore Bristol's street art with local guide (optional)
- Explore Oxford University grounds, museums, libraries, and churches
- Punt on Oxford river (optional during free time)
- Explore Stratford-upon-Avon
Optional Activities
- Street art guided tour in Bristol
- Punting on Oxford river
Landmarks Oxford University Shakespeare's Birthplace 
- Day 3
Liverpool - Manchester
Grab breakfast and head to Liverpool for a guided city tour covering Beatles landmarks and football heritage with local insights. You'll have free time to explore Liverpool's music scene on your own. Then travel to Manchester, settle into your hotel, and spend the evening exploring the city's rock and roll history and vibrant nightlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (ibis Manchester Centre Princess Street (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Liverpool
Landmarks Liverpool Beatles Landmarks 
- Day 4
York
You'll have your final morning in Manchester before heading to York, a walled city with 2,000 years of history. Walk through narrow medieval lanes, visit York Minster and the Shambles, and check out Clifford's Tower. Later in the evening, you can optionally join a ghost tour through dark alleyways to hear spooky folklore tales.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Wakefield (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore York Minster
- Explore the Shambles
- Explore Clifford's Tower
Optional Activities
- Ghost tour of York
Landmarks York Minster Clifford's Tower The Shambles 
- Day 5
Lake District - Hadrian's Wall - Carlisle
Say goodbye to York and head into the scenic Lake District with green hills and serene lakes. You'll visit Hadrian's Wall, the Roman Empire's impressive frontier, while taking in English countryside views. After that, continue to Carlisle, England's northernmost town before Scotland, where you'll settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Carlisle City Centre Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Hadrian's Wall
Landmarks Hadrian's Wall - Day 6
English/Scottish Border - Edinburgh
Cross the English/Scottish border and head to Edinburgh, a historic city with music festivals, a creative scene, and vibrant bars. Explore the ancient architecture along the way. By evening, you'll enjoy an included Scottish meal featuring haggis with entertainment by a traditional bagpiper.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Scottish meal with haggis and traditional bagpiper entertainment)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore Edinburgh
Landmarks Edinburgh Castle Royal Mile Holyrood Palace - Day 7
Edinburgh
This is your day to explore Edinburgh at your own pace. You can optionally join a local guide for a tour of Edinburgh Castle, which sits on an extinct volcano, or spend time shopping for tartan on Princes Street. Another option is to book a whisky tasting experience to learn about Scottish spirits.
- 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
Landmarks Edinburgh Castle Princes Street - Day 8
St. Andrews - Scottish Highlands
Leave Edinburgh and head to the Scottish Highlands, stopping first in St. Andrews, the birthplace of golf and home to Scotland's oldest university. You'll take in rugged mountain scenery along the way. Arrive in the Highlands ready for mystical tales and optional traditional Highland games competitions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Loch Ness Lodge Hotel Drumnadrochit (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit St. Andrews
Optional Activities
- Traditional Highland games
Landmarks St. Andrews - Day 9
Loch Ness - Glasgow
Head out to Loch Ness and take a cruise on the UK's most voluminous lake, keeping an eye out for the legendary Loch Ness Monster. You'll stop at a rewilding centre to learn how native Scottish species like Red Squirrels and Lynx are being reintroduced into the wild. Optionally, you can canoe across the southern end of the loch to spot more wildlife. Later, arrive in Glasgow, grab dinner, and settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Budget Glasgow (or similar))
Included Activities
- Loch Ness cruise
- Visit rewilding centre in Scottish Highlands
Optional Activities
- Canoe across Loch Ness
Landmarks Loch Ness 
- Day 10
Stirling - Mallaig - Glasgow
Start early and head to Stirling to see William Wallace's memorial and the famous hilltop Stirling Castle. Visit Helix Park to see The Kelpies, two massive 100ft tall horse statues weighing over 300 tonnes each. Return to Glasgow for an evening filled with live music on every corner, gothic cathedral exploration, and quirky character encounters. Optionally celebrate your final night in Scotland with a local meal and traditional live music.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Budget Glasgow (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Stirling Castle
- Visit The Kelpies in Helix Park
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Glasgow
- Final night celebration meal with live traditional music in Glasgow
Landmarks Stirling Castle William Wallace Memorial The Kelpies - Day 11
Larne - Dublin
Leave Scotland and arrive at the port town of Larne, your first steps on Northern Irish soil. Travel onward to Dublin, a city rich in heritage, character, and historic pubs. You'll enjoy an included group dinner to fuel up, then head to Temple Bar's cobbled lanes for a lively evening of festivities and exploring iconic Irish pub culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Travelodge Plus Dublin City Centre (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided city experience in Dublin
Landmarks Temple Bar - Day 12
Kilkenny - Clonmel
Leave Dublin and head to Kilkenny with the option to explore via bike ride. Discover the castle, cathedral, and medieval charm of this historic town. Continue to Clonmel for the evening. You can optionally visit Jameson's Distillery in Midleton for an Irish whiskey experience with tutored tasting to become a certified Irish Whiskey Taster. Enjoy an included dinner and explore the town with your group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Talbot Hotel Clonmel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore Kilkenny
Optional Activities
- Bike ride in Kilkenny
- Jameson's Distillery Tour - Adults £24.00
Landmarks Kilkenny Castle - Day 13
Blarney Castle - Cliffs of Moher - Galway
Leave Clonmel and head to Blarney Castle to kiss the legendary Blarney Stone and receive the gift of the gab while exploring this medieval Irish castle. Visit the impressive Cliffs of Moher with their rugged cliff faces featured in films including Harry Potter. Arrive in Galway for the evening to discover why this atmospheric city captured Ed Sheeran's inspiration. Explore colorful buildings, buskers, and lively pubs filled with live music.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Travelodge Galway City Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Kiss the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle
- Visit Cliffs of Moher
Landmarks Blarney Castle Cliffs of Moher Lynch's Castle Eyre Square - Day 14
Galway
Continue exploring beautiful Galway with your crew. Try some Gaelic phrases and wander the cobbled streets filled with buskers and colorful buildings. Optionally take a summer ferry ride to the Aran Islands to dance with horses, bike around picturesque farms, and visit Dún Aonghasa, the ruins of a prehistoric fortress, though fair warning this area isn't for the faint-hearted with its dramatic cliff-top location.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Travelodge Galway City Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Ferry ride to Aran Islands in summer
- Bike ride around Aran Islands farms
- Visit Dún Aonghasa ruins
Landmarks Aran Islands Dún Aonghasa - Day 15
Derry/Londonderry
Say goodbye to Galway and head to Derry/Londonderry, a historic city protected by 17th-century walls and Ireland's only walled city. You can optionally experience authentic rural Irish life with a shepherd, border collies, and homemade lunch included. There's also an optional guided tour of the Bogside neighbourhood, a fascinating area that was once underwater.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Waterfoot Hotel Londonderry (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Sheep Dog Experience with local shepherd - Adults £46.00
- Guided tour of the Bogside
Landmarks Derry/Londonderry Walls Bogside - Day 16
Giant's Causeway - Belfast
Head to the Giant's Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring massive natural rock columns that must be seen to be believed and perfect for photos. Arrive in Belfast for an evening driving tour exploring landmarks and learning about the city's complex history. You can optionally visit the Titanic Museum to discover the story of the world's most famous ship that was built here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (ibis budget Belfast City Centre (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Giant's Causeway
- Driving tour of Belfast
Optional Activities
- Titanic Museum visit
Landmarks Giant's Causeway Titanic Museum 
- Day 17
Dublin
With one night left in Ireland and on tour, travel back to Dublin where your Irish adventure began. Use this second stint in Dublin to complete any missed activities like visiting the Guinness Storehouse to learn how to pull a pint the Irish way. Optionally end your week in Ireland with a farewell dinner add-on to celebrate your journey with the group.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Travelodge Plus Dublin City Centre (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Guinness Storehouse visit - Adults £25.00
- Free Time Add-On farewell dinner
Landmarks Guinness Storehouse - Day 18
London
Leave Ireland with memories and head back to London for the final leg of your journey. You'll cross the Irish Sea, motor through Wales, pass the tongue-twisting town of Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, and arrive back in London where your adventure ends. Say your goodbyes to the crew, exchange contact info, and make plans for your next adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
