Itinerary
- Day 1
London
You'll arrive in London and get transferred to your hotel. Once you're there, spend the afternoon getting settled and check the information boards at reception to see what tour details are available for the rest of your trip.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Premier Inn Putney Bridge), Hotel (Holiday Inn Brentford Lock)
- Day 2
London
Start with a morning city tour that covers Westminster, Parliament, the City, and the Thames. The afternoon is yours to do as you like, though there's an optional excursion to Windsor and its castle if you're interested. Later in the evening, join a walk through Piccadilly, Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho before heading back to the hotel by bus.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Premier Inn Putney Bridge), Hotel (Holiday Inn Brentford Lock)
Included Activities
- City tour of London including Westminster, Parliament, the City, and the Thames
- Evening walk through Piccadilly, Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho
Optional Activities
- Thames Valley visit including Windsor and Windsor Castle
Landmarks Palace of Westminster River Thames Piccadilly Circus Leicester Square Windsor Castle 
- Day 3
London
You have the whole day to explore London at your own pace. Wander around and find the corners of the city that appeal to you, whether that's museums, neighborhoods, parks, or anything else that catches your interest.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Premier Inn Putney Bridge), Hotel (Holiday Inn Brentford Lock)
- Day 4
London to Durham
Leave London heading north. You'll stop in Cambridge first to see the colleges, then move on to York where there's time to walk around the cathedral, see the Roman walls, and check out the shopping streets. After that, continue to Durham, a medieval town where a cathedral sits overlooking the castle.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marriott Royal County), Hotel (Radisson Blu Durham)
Included Activities
- Visit to Cambridge colleges
- Exploration of York cathedral, Roman walls, and shopping streets
Landmarks Cambridge University Colleges York Minster York City Walls Durham Cathedral Durham Castle 
- Day 5
Durham to Edinburgh
Head into Scotland with a stop in Alnwick, known for its gardens and medieval castle (famous from Harry Potter). From there, continue to Edinburgh, arriving around midday. You'll get a panoramic tour of the capital, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, seeing the castle and the steep streets winding through the city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Edinburgh Park), Hotel (Delta By Marriott Edinburgh)
Included Activities
- Stop in Alnwick to see the medieval castle and gardens
- Panoramic tour of Edinburgh with local guide
Landmarks Alnwick Castle Alnwick Garden Edinburgh Castle 
- Day 6
Edinburgh to Glasgow
This is a full day through the Scottish Highlands. Grab coffee and take a stroll in Pitlochry early on, then pass through Inverness near Loch Ness. Stop at Urquhart Castle and take a boat ride on the loch, then head through Fort Augustus and Fort William (at the base of Ben Nevis). Travel through high plateaus, past Loch Lomond, and arrive in Glasgow by evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Premier Inn Glasgow City Center South), Hotel (Maldron Glasgow City)
Included Activities
- Visit Urquhart Castle
- Boat ride on Loch Ness
- Coffee and stroll in Pitlochry
Landmarks Pitlochry Loch Ness Urquhart Castle Fort William Ben Nevis Loch Lomond 
- Day 7
Glasgow to Belfast
Depart Glasgow heading south and board a ferry at Cairnryan for the crossing to Belfast. Once you arrive in Northern Ireland's capital, you'll have free time to explore. The Titanic Museum is worth a visit if you're interested, since it sits in the historic shipyard where the ship was built.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ten Square)
Optional Activities
- Visit to Titanic Museum
Landmarks Titanic Museum 
- Day 8
Belfast to Derry
After breakfast, travel through Cushendun, a conservation area along the Antrim Coast known for its architecture. Stop for lunch in Ballycastle, then head to the Giant's Causeway with its 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns. Visit Bushmills, home to the world's oldest licensed whiskey distillery, for a guided tour. From there, continue to Derry, a historic walled city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (City Hotel Derry)
Included Activities
- Visit to Cushendun conservation area
- Visit to Giant's Causeway
- Visit and guided tour of Bushmills Distillery, world's oldest licensed whiskey distillery
Landmarks Cushendun Ballycastle Giant's Causeway Bushmills Distillery 
- Day 9
Derry to Belfast
Travel through mountain scenery into the Republic of Ireland to reach Donegal, where you'll see an impressive medieval castle. Head back to Northern Ireland to visit Marble Arch Caves, one of Europe's major cave systems with over 11 km of passages. After lunch, continue back to Belfast.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ten Square)
Included Activities
- Visit to Donegal medieval castle
- Visit to Marble Arch Caves
Landmarks Donegal Castle Marble Arch Caves 
- Day 10
Belfast to Dublin
Depart for Hillsborough Castle just outside Belfast, an 18th-century Georgian mansion that's the official government residence in Northern Ireland. Take time to see the gardens, woodlands, and wildflower meadows. After lunch, cross into the Republic of Ireland to visit Monasterboice, an ancient monastic settlement with tall Celtic crosses. You'll arrive in Dublin by mid-afternoon.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballsbridge Hotel), Hotel (Maldron Parnell Square), Hotel (Clayton Leopardstown)
Included Activities
- Visit to Hillsborough Castle
- Visit to Monasterboice ancient monastic settlement
Landmarks Hillsborough Castle Monasterboice Muiredach's Cross 
- Day 11
Dublin
Start with a panoramic tour of Dublin, Ireland's capital. Stroll along the River Liffey and see the parks, historic university, and downtown streets. You'll get to see the exterior of Trinity College. The afternoon is free to explore on your own.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballsbridge Hotel), Hotel (Maldron Parnell Square), Hotel (Clayton Leopardstown)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Dublin including River Liffey, parks, historic university, and downtown streets
- Exterior view of Trinity College
Landmarks River Liffey Trinity College Dublin 
- Day 12
Dublin to Cork
Head out from Dublin to Powerscourt Gardens, which many consider the most beautiful in Ireland with its 18th-century design, fountains, and Japanese gardens. Continue to Killarney for lunch and time to walk around the town. Stop at the Rock of Cashel, a medieval fortress with historical significance. Arrive in Cork by evening with time for a stroll, and dinner is on the itinerary.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu Cork)
Included Activities
- Visit to Powerscourt Gardens
- Visit to Rock of Cashel
Landmarks Powerscourt Gardens Rock of Cashel 
- Day 13
Cork to Limerick
Travel to Kinsale, stopping at Charles Fort for ocean views from this 17th-century fortress. Explore historic Kinsale itself, then head to Killarney for lunch. Take a jaunting car tour through the National Park and a short lake cruise to Ross Castle. Stop in Adare to see the stone and thatched cottages and old abbey. Arrive in Limerick mid-afternoon to explore the city center, with dinner included.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Maldron Limerick)
Included Activities
- Visit to Charles Fort in Kinsale
- Jaunting Car tour through Killarney National Park
- Short cruise on Killarney Lake to Ross Castle
Landmarks Charles Fort Kinsale Killarney National Park Ross Castle Adare 
- Day 14
Limerick to Galway
Visit Folk Park in Bunratty, where you'll learn about traditional Irish life through cottages, markets, and a castle from the Middle Ages. Continue to Caherconnell to see the Poulnabrone Dolmen and watch dogs herding sheep if you're there at the right time. See the Cliffs of Moher overlooking the ocean, then travel through Burren National Park before arriving in Galway.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jurys Inn Galway), Hotel (Maldron Sandy Road)
Included Activities
- Visit to Bunratty Folk Park
- Visit to Cliffs of Moher
Optional Activities
- Walk to O'Brien's Tower
Landmarks Bunratty Folk Park Bunratty Castle Poulnabrone Dolmen Cliffs of Moher O'Brien's Tower Burren National Park 
- Day 15
Galway to Dublin
Head out to Cong, a picturesque village in a beautiful lake area. See the ruins of the Royal Abbey and walk around Ashford Castle, a medieval castle now used as a hotel. Travel to Clonmacnoise to visit Celtic monastic ruins with a guided tour included. From there, continue on to Dublin, arriving in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballsbridge Hotel), Hotel (Maldron Parnell Square), Hotel (Clayton Leopardstown)
Included Activities
- Visit to Royal Abbey ruins in Cong
- Visit to Clonmacnoise Celtic monastic ruins with guided tour
Landmarks Cong Royal Abbey of Cong Ashford Castle Clonmacnoise 
- Day 16
Dublin to Liverpool
Start early with a ferry crossing to Wales that takes three to three and a half hours. First stop is Caernarfon, a seaside World Heritage Site dominated by an impressive castle. You'll have time for lunch and a stroll. Then head to Liverpool for a short bus tour of this World Heritage Site and the second-largest port in the United Kingdom.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Liverpool Centre), Hotel (Atlantic Tower Liverpool By Sunday)
Included Activities
- Short bus tour of Liverpool
Optional Activities
- Visit to The Beatles Museum
Landmarks Caernarfon Castle The Beatles Museum 
- Day 17
Liverpool to London
Explore central England starting in Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare's hometown, with time for lunch and to walk around. Move on to Oxford, known for its educational heritage and having educated many influential figures. From there, head to London, arriving in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Premier Inn Putney Bridge), Hotel (Holiday Inn Brentford Lock)
Landmarks Stratford-upon-Avon Oxford University 
- Day 18
London
After breakfast, your tour comes to an end, leaving you with memories from all you've seen across London, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and England.
- Meals
- Breakfast
