Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris to Rouen
You'll start in central Paris where the morning is spent at the Eiffel Tower. After that, you'll take a boat cruise on the Seine to see the city from the water. The afternoon is yours to wander around before heading out around 4:00 p.m. toward Normandy. By evening you'll arrive in Rouen and have time to walk through the historic medieval center with its narrow streets and old buildings.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kyriad Rouen Centre)
Included Activities
- Eiffel Tower visit with access to second floor
- Boat cruise on the Seine
Optional Activities
- Explore Rouen historic center at own pace
Landmarks/POIs Eiffel Tower Seine River Rouen Cathedral 
- Day 2
Rouen to London
After exploring Rouen's center, you'll make your way to the English Channel. From there, you board a ferry that crosses into England, and you'll arrive in Canterbury to see this historic religious capital. Later in the day you'll continue on to London with some free time around Tower Bridge before checking into your hotel for the night.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Excel Docklands), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express London Wimbledon South)
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from France to England
Optional Activities
- Explore Rouen center
- Explore Canterbury historic center
- Free time at Tower Bridge area in London
Landmarks/POIs Canterbury Cathedral Tower Bridge 
- Day 3
London
A guided panoramic tour takes you through London, showing you Parliament, the River Thames, and Buckingham Palace where you might catch the Changing of the Guard. By evening you'll head to Piccadilly and walk through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho. Dinner happens at one of the many restaurants in the area, so you'll have options depending on what sounds good.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Excel Docklands), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express London Wimbledon South)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of London with local guide
Optional Activities
- Evening stroll through Leicester Square
- Explore Chinatown
- Explore Soho
- Dinner at available restaurants
Landmarks/POIs Palace of Westminster River Thames Buckingham Palace Piccadilly Circus Leicester Square Chinatown, London Soho 
- Day 4
London to Durham
You're heading north through England with several stops along the way. First comes Cambridge where you'll see the beautiful colleges. Then you'll push on to York to walk around the cathedral, check out the Roman walls, and browse the shopping streets. Later you'll continue further north to Durham, a vibrant medieval town where a cathedral and castle dominate the skyline overlooking the river.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marriott Royal County)
Optional Activities
- Explore Cambridge colleges
- Lunch stop
- Explore York cathedral, Roman walls, and shopping streets
- Explore Durham town
Landmarks/POIs Cambridge University York Minster Roman walls of York Durham Cathedral Durham Castle 
- Day 5
Durham to Edinburgh
Travel to Scotland starts with a stop in Alnwick to see the gardens and medieval castle known from the Harry Potter films. From there you'll continue to Edinburgh, arriving around midday. A local guide takes you on a panoramic tour of Scotland's capital, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showing you the castle and the steep streets winding through the city with its parks and historic buildings.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Premier Inn Edinburgh Park Airport), Hotel (Novotel Edinburgh Park)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Edinburgh with local guide
Optional Activities
- Visit Alnwick Castle
- Explore Alnwick gardens
Landmarks/POIs Alnwick Castle Alnwick Gardens Edinburgh Castle 
- Day 6
Edinburgh
This day is entirely yours to explore Edinburgh at your own pace. Whether you wander the historic old town, climb up hills for views, or check out galleries and shops, you're free to discover the corners that interest you most. It's one of those days where you can slow down and really take in the character of the place.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Premier Inn Edinburgh Park Airport), Hotel (Novotel Edinburgh Park)
Optional Activities
- Explore Edinburgh
- Day 7
Edinburgh to Inverness
Leaving Edinburgh, you'll stop to photograph The Kelpies, the impressive horse sculptures based on Scottish mythology. Next comes Stirling where you'll explore the historic center and visit the castle with admission included. Pitlochry is your lunch stop, a charming spot in Scotland's whisky region where you can stroll around. Later you'll visit Culloden, site of a pivotal Scottish battle, then arrive in Inverness for an evening walk along the River Ness and over the suspension bridge.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pentahotel Inverness)
Included Activities
- Stirling Castle visit
Optional Activities
- Photograph The Kelpies sculptures
- Lunch and stroll in Pitlochry
- Visit Culloden battlefield
Landmarks/POIs The Kelpies Stirling Castle Pitlochry Culloden Battlefield Inverness Castle River Ness 
- Day 8
Inverness Highlands Tour
Today showcases northern Scotland's landscapes and history. You'll see Eilean Donan Castle on the fjord waters, then explore Fort Augustus with its sluice gate system. An included boat tour takes you across the waters of Loch Ness. After that you'll visit the medieval Urquhart Castle. The day wraps up at a traditional whiskey distillery where you'll learn about Scotland's national drink and taste some samples.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pentahotel Inverness)
Included Activities
- Eilean Donan Castle visit
- Loch Ness boat tour
- Urquhart Castle admission
- Traditional whiskey distillery visit with admission and tasting
Optional Activities
- Explore Fort Augustus sluice gate system
- Lunch and stroll in Fort Augustus
Landmarks/POIs Eilean Donan Castle Fort Augustus Loch Ness Urquhart Castle 
- Day 9
Inverness to Glasgow
The Scottish landscapes continue as you head south. You'll stop at Spean Bridge to visit a World War II monument, then check out Fort William at the base of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK. Later you'll pass by the ruins of Kilchurn Castle beside a dark lake. Inveraray is where you'll stop for lunch and explore the town. By evening you'll arrive in Glasgow after driving along the shores of Loch Lomond, with time to walk through the vibrant city center.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Premier Inn Glasgow City Center South)
Optional Activities
- Visit World War II monument at Spean Bridge
- Explore Fort William
- View Kilchurn Castle
- Explore Inveraray
- Lunch in Inveraray
- Explore Glasgow city center
Landmarks/POIs Spean Bridge War Monument Ben Nevis Fort William Kilchurn Castle Inveraray Loch Fyne Loch Lomond 
- Day 10
Glasgow to Dublin
From Glasgow you'll head south to Cairnryan to board a ferry across the Irish Sea. You'll arrive in Belfast, Northern Ireland's emerging capital with significant history. Then you'll continue into the Republic of Ireland, ending the day in Dublin where you'll arrive by the end of the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballsbridge Hotel)
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Scotland to Northern Ireland
Optional Activities
- Explore Belfast
Landmarks/POIs Belfast 
- Day 11
Dublin
A panoramic tour introduces you to Dublin, Ireland's capital. You'll stroll along the River Liffey, visit parks, see the historic university, and walk through vibrant downtown streets. Trinity College is visible from outside. The afternoon opens up for you to explore on your own, whether that's visiting museums, cafes, or neighborhoods that catch your interest.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballsbridge Hotel)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Dublin with local guide
Optional Activities
- Explore Dublin at own pace in the afternoon
Landmarks/POIs River Liffey Trinity College 
- Day 12
Dublin to Cork
You're leaving Dublin for Powerscourt, home to magnificent 18th-century gardens considered Ireland's most beautiful, complete with fountains, Japanese Gardens, and a pet cemetery. Next stop is Kilkenny where you'll grab lunch and explore this lively town. Later you'll visit the Rock of Cashel, a medieval fortress symbolizing Irish resistance. By evening you'll arrive in Cork with time for a stroll and an included dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu Cork)
Included Activities
- Powerscourt Gardens visit
- Rock of Cashel visit
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Kilkenny
- Lunch in Kilkenny
- Explore Cork city center
Landmarks/POIs Powerscourt Gardens Powerscourt House Kilkenny Rock of Cashel 
- Day 13
Cork to Limerick
From Cork you're heading to Kinsale with a stop at Charles Fort for ocean views beside this 17th-century fortress. You'll explore this historic coastal town. Then you'll continue to Killarney, stopping for lunch and a stroll around this popular tourist town. A Jaunting Car Tour takes you through the National Park past gardens and the lake to Ross Castle with its beautiful lakeside setting and a short cruise. Adare village comes next with its charming stone and thatched-roof cottages. You'll arrive in Limerick mid-afternoon with time to explore and enjoy an included dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Maldron Limerick)
Included Activities
- Jaunting Car Tour through National Park
- Cruise on lake near Ross Castle
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Charles Fort
- Explore Kinsale
- Lunch and stroll in Killarney
- Explore Limerick city center
- Visit Limerick castle
- Walk along river
- Explore cathedral
- Visit shopping center
Landmarks/POIs Charles Fort Kinsale Killarney National Park Ross Castle Adare 
- Day 14
Limerick to Galway
Bunratty Folk Park is your first stop where you'll learn about traditional Irish life through cottages, old markets, and a castle representing medieval times. At Caherconnell you'll see the Poulnabrone Dolmen and might watch dogs herding sheep. Then comes the impressive Cliffs of Moher overlooking the ocean with the option to walk to O'Brien's Tower. You'll travel through Burren National Park to see its unique landscapes before arriving in Galway.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jurys Inn Galway)
Included Activities
- Bunratty Folk Park and Castle visit
- Cliffs of Moher visit
Optional Activities
- Visit Poulnabrone Dolmen
- Walk to O'Brien's Tower
Landmarks/POIs Bunratty Castle Bunratty Folk Park Poulnabrone Dolmen Cliffs of Moher O'Brien's Tower Burren National Park 
- Day 15
Galway to Dublin
Heading to Cong, a picturesque village in a beautiful lake area, you'll visit the ruins of the Royal Abbey and stroll around Ashford Castle, a medieval castle that's now a hotel. From there you'll continue to Clonmacnoise to visit the Celtic monastic ruins with a guided tour included. Later you'll head back to Dublin, arriving in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballsbridge Hotel)
Included Activities
- Clonmacnoise Celtic monastic ruins guided tour
Optional Activities
- Visit Royal Abbey ruins in Cong
- Stroll around Ashford Castle
Landmarks/POIs Cong Royal Abbey, Cong Ashford Castle Clonmacnoise 
- Day 16
Dublin to Liverpool
Early this morning you're boarding a ferry for a three to three-and-a-half hour journey to Wales. Your first stop is Caernarfon, a seaside World Heritage Site dominated by its impressive castle. You'll have time for lunch and a stroll around. From there you'll continue to Liverpool for a short bus tour of this World Heritage port city, the second-largest in the UK.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Liverpool Centre)
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Ireland to Wales
Optional Activities
- Explore Caernarfon and castle
- Lunch in Caernarfon
- Visit The Beatles Museum in Liverpool
Landmarks/POIs Caernarfon Castle Caernarfon 
- Day 17
Liverpool to Portsmouth
Traveling through southern England, you'll start in Stratford-upon-Avon with time for lunch and a leisurely stroll. Oxford comes next, a city famous for its education and culture where many kings, statesmen, philosophers, and scientists have studied. Later you'll head to Portsmouth to board a modern ferry to France. You'll spend the night onboard in en-suite double cabins with bunk beds.
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Portsmouth to France (overnight)
Optional Activities
- Explore Stratford-upon-Avon
- Lunch and stroll in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Explore Oxford
Landmarks/POIs Stratford-upon-Avon Oxford University 
- Day 18
Normandy to Paris
After disembarking in Normandy, you'll head to Mont Saint Michel where an extraordinary abbey rises above the sea. You'll visit Fougères, a charming Breton town at the foot of Europe's largest fortress with medieval cobbled streets and lunch. Chartres is your next stop to see its magnificent Gothic cathedral. You'll continue to Paris, arriving around 8:30 p.m.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Courtyard Marriot Paris St Denis), Hotel (Novotel Est - Bagnolet)
Optional Activities
- Explore Mont Saint Michel
- Explore Fougères medieval cobbled streets
- Lunch in Fougères
- Visit Chartres Cathedral
Landmarks/POIs Mont Saint Michel Fougères Chartres Cathedral 
- Day 19
Paris
After breakfast, your tour comes to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories of the journey through France, England, Scotland, and Ireland.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
