Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll get transferred to your hotel and have time to get settled in. By afternoon, check the hotel reception boards for information about when your tour starts.
- Day 2
London
Start with a morning city tour hitting Westminster, Parliament, the City, and the Thames. The afternoon is free to do your own thing, then you'll meet up for an evening walk through Piccadilly, Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho's theaters and entertainment spots before heading back to the hotel by bus.
Included Activities
- City tour of London visiting Westminster, Parliament, the City, and the Thames
- Evening walk through Piccadilly, Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho
Optional Activities
- Optional visit to Thames Valley including Windsor and Windsor Castle
Landmarks/POIs Palace of Westminster Tower of London River Thames Piccadilly Circus Leicester Square Windsor Castle 
- Day 3
London
You have the full day to yourself. Walk around London at your own pace, check out new neighborhoods, and see whatever interests you most about the city.
- Day 4
London to Durham
Head north through England, stopping in Cambridge to walk around the colleges. Then continue to York to see the cathedral, Roman walls, and shopping streets. Later you'll arrive in Durham, a vibrant medieval town with its own cathedral and castle to explore.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marriott Royal County)
Included Activities
- Visit to Cambridge colleges
- Visit to York cathedral, Roman walls, and shopping streets
- Visit to Durham cathedral and castle
Landmarks/POIs Cambridge University Colleges York Minster York City Walls Durham Cathedral Durham Castle 
- Day 5
Durham to Edinburgh
Travel north into Scotland, first stopping in Alnwick to see the gardens and medieval castle (you might recognize it from Harry Potter films). After that, continue to Edinburgh, arriving around midday. A panoramic tour shows you Scotland's capital including the castle overlooking steep streets and parks.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Edinburgh Park)
Included Activities
- Visit to Alnwick Castle and Gardens
- Panoramic tour of Edinburgh with local guide
Landmarks/POIs Alnwick Castle Alnwick Garden Edinburgh Castle 
- Day 6
Edinburgh to Glasgow
You'll journey through the Scottish Highlands starting with coffee and a walk in Pitlochry. Pass by Inverness near Loch Ness, visit Urquhart Castle, and take a boat ride on the loch. Later, head through Fort Augustus and Fort William at Ben Nevis's base, then south through high plateaus with Loch Lomond views, arriving in Glasgow by evening. (Note: Nov 15-Feb groups visit a whisky distillery, Stirling Castle, and The Kelpies instead.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Premier Inn Glasgow City Center South)
Included Activities
- Visit to Pitlochry
- Visit to Urquhart Castle with admission included
- Boat ride on Loch Ness
- Visit to Fort Augustus
- Visit to Fort William
- Scenic route through Loch Lomond
Landmarks/POIs Pitlochry Urquhart Castle Loch Ness Inverness Fort Augustus Ben Nevis Fort William Loch Lomond 
- Day 7
Glasgow to Dublin
Leave Glasgow heading south and board a ferry in Cairnryan to Northern Ireland. You'll arrive in Belfast, then continue into Ireland, reaching Dublin by the end of the day.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballsbridge Hotel)
Landmarks/POIs Belfast 
- Day 8
Dublin
Start with a panoramic tour of Dublin. Walk along the River Liffey banks, check out parks, the historic university, and downtown streets. See Trinity College's exterior, then the afternoon is free to wander the city however you want.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballsbridge Hotel)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Dublin including River Liffey banks, parks, historic university, and downtown streets
- Exterior viewing of Trinity College
Landmarks/POIs River Liffey Trinity College Dublin 
- Day 9
Dublin to Cork
Leave Dublin for nearby Powerscourt to see the 18th-century gardens with fountains, Japanese Gardens, and a pet cemetery. Head to Killarney for lunch and exploring, then stop at the Rock of Cashel, a medieval fortress with historical significance. By evening you'll reach Cork with time to walk around the city center. Dinner's included.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu Cork)
Included Activities
- Visit to Powerscourt Gardens with admission included
- Visit to Rock of Cashel with admission included
- Stroll in Kilkenny town center
- Stroll in Cork city center
Landmarks/POIs Powerscourt Estate Kilkenny Rock of Cashel Cork City 
- Day 10
Cork to Limerick
Depart for Kinsale, stopping at Charles Fort for ocean views beside this 17th-century fortress. Explore historic Kinsale's coastal charm, then travel to Killarney for lunch and browsing the town. You'll take a horse-drawn carriage ride through the National Park with views of Ross Castle and the lake, plus a short cruise. Stop briefly in Adare to see its stone cottages, arriving in Limerick by mid-afternoon with time to explore the city center. Dinner's included.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Maldron Limerick)
Included Activities
- Visit to Charles Fort in Kinsale
- Explore Kinsale town center
- Jaunting Car Tour (horse-drawn carriage) through Killarney National Park
- Short cruise on Killarney Lake
- Visit to Ross Castle
- Stop in Adare village
- Explore Limerick city center, castle, river, cathedral, or shopping center
Landmarks/POIs Charles Fort Kinsale Killarney National Park Ross Castle Adare Limerick 
- Day 11
Limerick to Galway
Visit Folk Park in Bunratty with admission included, walking through traditional cottages and old markets. Continue to Caherconnell to see the Poulnabrone Dolmen and possibly watch sheep herding. Then visit the Cliffs of Moher overlooking the ocean (admission included), with the option to walk to O'Brien's Tower. Pass through Burren National Park before arriving in Galway.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jurys Inn Galway)
Included Activities
- Visit to Bunratty Folk Park with admission included
- Visit to Poulnabrone Dolmen
- Visit to Cliffs of Moher with admission included
- Optional walk to O'Brien's Tower
- Journey through Burren National Park
Optional Activities
- Walk to O'Brien's Tower at Cliffs of Moher
Landmarks/POIs Bunratty Folk Park Bunratty Castle Poulnabrone Dolmen Cliffs of Moher O'Brien's Tower Burren National Park 
- Day 12
Galway to Dublin
Head for Cong, a village in a beautiful lake area. Visit the Royal Abbey ruins and walk around Ashford Castle, a medieval castle now operating as a hotel. Later, travel to Clonmacnoise to see the Celtic monastic ruins with a guided tour included. Then continue to Dublin, arriving in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballsbridge Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Cong and Royal Abbey ruins
- Stroll around Ashford Castle
- Visit to Celtic monastic ruins of Clonmacnoise with guided tour included
Landmarks/POIs Cong Royal Abbey Ashford Castle Clonmacnoise 
- Day 13
End of Tour
Your tour ends after breakfast, leaving you with great memories from your journey through England, Scotland, and Ireland.
- Meals
- Breakfast
