Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival Day
You'll be transferred to your hotel and have the rest of the day to settle in at your own pace. Stop by the hotel reception in the afternoon to check for information about when your tour officially starts tomorrow.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Premier Inn Putney Bridge)
- Day 2
London
This morning starts with a guided city tour covering Westminster, Parliament, the City, and the Thames. The afternoon is yours to explore London freely, or you can take an optional trip to Windsor to see its castle. Later in the evening, meet up at Piccadilly to walk through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho before heading back to the hotel by bus.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Premier Inn Putney Bridge)
Included Activities
- City tour of London visiting Westminster, Parliament, the City, and the Thames
- Evening walk through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho
Optional Activities
- Thames Valley visit including the town of Windsor and Windsor Castle
Landmarks/POIs Palace of Westminster River Thames Windsor Castle Piccadilly Circus Leicester Square - Day 3
London
You have the full day to explore London on your own terms. Wander through neighborhoods that interest you, try different restaurants, or just take time to relax and soak in whatever parts of the city appeal to you most.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Premier Inn Putney Bridge)
- Day 4
London to Durham
Head north from London, first stopping in Cambridge to walk through the colleges there. After lunch, continue on to York to see the cathedral, Roman walls, and shopping streets with time to look around. The day ends in Durham, a medieval town where a cathedral sits dramatically above the castle.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marriott Royal County)
Included Activities
- Visit to Cambridge colleges
Landmarks/POIs Cambridge University Colleges York Minster York City Walls Durham Cathedral Durham Castle - Day 5
Durham to Edinburgh
Travel into Scotland, stopping first in Alnwick to check out the town's gardens and medieval castle (famous from Harry Potter). Arrive in Edinburgh by midday and take a panoramic tour with a local guide through this UNESCO World Heritage capital, where the castle looks down over steep streets and parks.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Edinburgh Park)
Included Activities
- Visit to Alnwick gardens and castle
- Panoramic tour of Edinburgh with local guide
Landmarks/POIs Alnwick Castle Alnwick Gardens Edinburgh Castle - Day 6
Edinburgh to Glasgow
Dive into the Scottish Highlands with coffee and a walk in Pitlochry. Pass near Loch Ness and Inverness, then visit Urquhart Castle (admission included) and take a boat on Loch Ness. Head through high plateaus along Loch Lomond with views of Ben Nevis before reaching Glasgow. Winter groups (Nov 15-Feb 28) visit a whisky distillery in Pitlochry, tour Stirling Castle, and see The Kelpies sculptures instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Premier Inn Glasgow City Center South)
Included Activities
- Coffee and stroll in Pitlochry
- Visit to Urquhart Castle (admission included)
- Boat ride on Loch Ness
Landmarks/POIs Pitlochry Loch Ness Urquhart Castle Ben Nevis Loch Lomond - Day 7
Glasgow to Dublin
Leave Glasgow heading south to catch a ferry from Cairnryan across to Northern Ireland. Arrive in Belfast, a city with significant history, then continue into the Republic of Ireland, finishing the day in Dublin.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballsbridge Hotel)
Landmarks/POIs Belfast - Day 8
Dublin
Start with a panoramic tour of Dublin, walking along the River Liffey to see parks, the historic university, and downtown streets. You'll pass Trinity College from the outside. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to explore however you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballsbridge Hotel)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Dublin including River Liffey, parks, historic university, and downtown streets
- Viewing exterior of Trinity College
Landmarks/POIs River Liffey Trinity College Dublin - Day 9
Dublin to Cork
Drive south from Dublin to Powerscourt, where you'll tour its 18th-century gardens featuring fountains, Japanese sections, and a pet cemetery (admission included). Stop in Kilkenny for lunch and a walk around. Further on, see the Rock of Cashel medieval fortress (admission included). Reach Cork by evening for a stroll through the city center, and dinner is included.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu Cork)
Included Activities
- Visit to Powerscourt Gardens including fountains and Japanese Gardens (admission included)
- Visit to Rock of Cashel medieval fortress (admission included)
- Stroll in Cork city center
Landmarks/POIs Powerscourt Gardens Rock of Cashel Kilkenny - Day 10
Cork to Limerick
Head to Kinsale, stopping at Charles Fort for ocean views and time exploring this historic 17th-century fortress and charming coastal town. Continue to Killarney for lunch and a stroll, then take an included jaunting car ride through the National Park with views of Ross Castle and the lake, plus a short boat ride. Stop in Adare to see its stone cottages and abbey, arriving in Limerick by mid-afternoon with time to explore the center. Dinner is included.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Maldron Limerick)
Included Activities
- Stop at Charles Fort in Kinsale
- Exploration of Kinsale historic center
- Jaunting Car tour through Killarney National Park to Ross Castle with lakeside views (included)
- Short cruise on the lake at Ross Castle
- Stop in Adare village
Landmarks/POIs Charles Fort Kinsale Ross Castle Adare - Day 11
Limerick to Galway
Visit Bunratty Folk Park (tickets included) to see traditional Irish life through cottages, old markets, and a medieval castle. Continue to Caherconnell where sheep herding demonstrations sometimes happen. See the Cliffs of Moher (admission included) with optional walks to O'Brien's Tower, then drive through the Burren National Park landscape before arriving in Galway.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jurys Inn Galway)
Included Activities
- Visit to Folk Park in Bunratty (tickets included)
- Stop at Caherconnell with Poulnabrone Dolmen
- Visit to Cliffs of Moher (admission included)
- Optional walk to O'Brien's Tower
- Travel through Burren National Park
Optional Activities
- Walk to O'Brien's Tower at Cliffs of Moher
Landmarks/POIs Bunratty Folk Park Poulnabrone Dolmen Cliffs of Moher O'Brien's Tower Burren National Park - Day 12
Galway to Dublin
Depart for Cong, a village in a beautiful lake area, to see the Royal Abbey ruins and stroll around Ashford Castle (now a hotel). Head to Clonmacnoise to tour the Celtic monastic ruins (tickets and guided tour included). Travel back to Dublin, arriving in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballsbridge Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Royal Abbey ruins in Cong
- Stroll around Ashford Castle
- Visit to Celtic monastic ruins at Clonmacnoise (tickets with guided tour included)
Landmarks/POIs Cong Royal Abbey Ashford Castle Clonmacnoise - Day 13
Dublin to Liverpool
Early morning ferry crossing to Wales takes about three to three and a half hours. First stop is Caernarfon, a seaside World Heritage Site with an impressive castle, where you'll have time for lunch and a walk around. Continue to Liverpool for a short bus tour of this World Heritage city with the UK's second-largest port. An optional Beatles Museum visit is available.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Liverpool Centre)
Included Activities
- Short bus tour of Liverpool
Optional Activities
- Visit to The Beatles Museum in Liverpool
Landmarks/POIs Caernarfon Castle Liverpool Port - Day 14
Liverpool to London
Explore central England starting in Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare's hometown, with free time to grab lunch and look around. Head to Oxford, a town with deep educational roots that shaped many kings, politicians, and thinkers. Travel on to London, arriving by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Premier Inn Putney Bridge)
Landmarks/POIs Stratford-upon-Avon Oxford University - Day 15
London - Tour End
After breakfast, your tour through the United Kingdom and Ireland comes to an end, leaving you with memories from the journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
