Itinerary
- Day 1
London
You'll arrive in London and get transferred to your hotel. Take time to get settled and rest after your journey. By afternoon, check the hotel reception boards to find information about available tours and activities.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Brentford Lock)
- Day 2
London
A guided city tour takes you through Westminster, Parliament, the City, and along the Thames to see London's major landmarks. After lunch you'll have free time, with an optional trip out to Windsor Castle if you're interested. Come evening, meet the group at Piccadilly and walk through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho's busy entertainment district before heading back to the hotel by bus.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Brentford Lock)
Included Activities
- City tour of London including Westminster, Parliament, the City, and the Thames
Optional Activities
- Thames Valley visit including Windsor and Windsor Castle
Landmarks Palace of Westminster River Thames Windsor Castle Piccadilly Circus Leicester Square Chinatown Soho 
- Day 3
London
You have the full day to explore London on your own. Wander around at your own pace, check out neighborhoods you've missed, and spend time however you like without any scheduled activities.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Brentford Lock)
- Day 4
London to Cambridge - York - Durham
Head north from London to Cambridge and walk through the historic college grounds. After lunch, drive to York to see the cathedral, walk the Roman walls, and browse the shopping streets. Later you'll continue north to Durham, a medieval town with a dramatic cathedral and castle overlooking the River Wear.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu Durham)
Landmarks Cambridge York Cathedral Roman Walls of York Durham Cathedral Durham Castle 
- Day 5
Durham - Alnwick - Edinburgh
Travel to Scotland with a stop at Alnwick to see its castle and gardens (yes, the Harry Potter filming location). Arrive in Edinburgh around midday. A local guide takes you on a tour of the capital with views of the castle sitting high above the city and UNESCO heritage sights throughout.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Delta By Marriott Edinburgh)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Edinburgh with local guide
Landmarks Alnwick Castle Alnwick Garden Edinburgh Castle 
- Day 6
Edinburgh
You have a free day in Edinburgh. Wander through the historic streets, find quiet corners with hidden history, and soak in the atmosphere of this vibrant Scottish city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Delta By Marriott Edinburgh)
- Day 7
Edinburgh - The Kelpies - Stirling - Pitlochry - Culloden - Inverness
Leave Edinburgh and stop to photograph The Kelpies, the striking horse sculptures from Scottish mythology. Visit Stirling and its castle with views over the historic town center. Continue to Pitlochry in the whisky region for lunch and a walk around. Pass through Culloden, site of a major Scottish battle, then arrive in Inverness by evening with time to walk along the River Ness and see the suspension bridge.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bb Inverness)
Included Activities
- Stirling Castle visit
Landmarks The Kelpies Stirling Castle Pitlochry Culloden Battlefield Inverness Castle River Ness 
- Day 8
Inverness
Travel through northern Scotland's wild scenery with forests, lochs, and remote glens. Visit Eilean Donan Castle on the water, explore Fort Augustus and its lock system, then take a boat tour on Loch Ness looking for what might be lurking below. Stop at Urquhart Castle ruins, and end at a traditional whiskey distillery near Inverness where you'll learn about Scotland's national spirit and get a tasting.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bb Inverness)
Included Activities
- Eilean Donan Castle visit
- Loch Ness boat tour
- Urquhart Castle visit
- Traditional whiskey distillery with admission and tasting
Landmarks Eilean Donan Castle Fort Augustus Loch Ness Urquhart Castle 
- Day 9
Inverness - Fort William - Inveraray - Loch Lomond - Glasgow
Continue through dramatic landscapes, stopping at Spean Bridge to see a WWII monument. Reach Fort William at the base of Ben Nevis, the UK's highest peak. Pass by Kilchurn Castle ruins beside a dark lake. Get lunch in Inveraray, a historic village by Loch Fyne with its castle and quiet streets. Travel back along Loch Lomond and arrive in Glasgow by evening with time to check out the city center.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Maldron Glasgow City), Hotel (Premier Inn Glasgow City Center South)
Landmarks Ben Nevis Fort William Kilchurn Castle Inveraray Castle Loch Fyne Loch Lomond 
- Day 10
Glasgow to Belfast - Dublin
Leave Glasgow heading south to Cairnryan where you'll board a ferry to Northern Ireland. Arrive in Belfast, a city with complex history that's transforming and reopening to visitors. Continue into Ireland, reaching Dublin by the end of the day.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Maldron Parnell Square), Hotel (Clayton Leopardstown)
Landmarks Belfast 
- Day 11
Dublin
Start with a panoramic tour of Dublin, walking along the River Liffey, through parks, and past Trinity College's exterior. See the historic university and explore downtown's vibrant streets. Spend the afternoon at leisure checking out whatever parts of the city interest you most.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Maldron Parnell Square), Hotel (Clayton Leopardstown)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Dublin including River Liffey, parks, historic university, and downtown streets
Landmarks River Liffey Trinity College 
- Day 12
Dublin - Powerscourt - Kilkenny - Cashel - Cork
Travel to Powerscourt to see its 18th-century gardens with fountains and Japanese garden sections considered Ireland's best. Head to Kilkenny for lunch and a walk around town. Visit the Rock of Cashel, an impressive medieval fortress symbolic of Irish history. Arrive in Cork by evening for a stroll through Ireland's second-largest city. Dinner's included.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu Cork)
Included Activities
- Powerscourt Gardens visit
- Rock of Cashel visit
Landmarks Powerscourt Gardens Kilkenny Rock of Cashel 
- Day 13
Cork - Kinsale - Killarney - Adare - Limerick
Stop at Charles Fort near Kinsale for ocean views beside this 17th-century structure, then explore Kinsale itself, known as one of Ireland's most beautiful coastal towns. Continue to Killarney for lunch and a walk. Take a horse-drawn jaunting car ride through the National Park with views of Ross Castle and a short boat tour on the lake. Brief stop in Adare with its stone cottages and abbey, then arrive in Limerick by mid-afternoon with time to explore. Dinner's included.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Maldron Limerick)
Included Activities
- Jaunting Car Tour through Killarney National Park
- Short cruise on Killarney Lake
Landmarks Charles Fort Kinsale Ross Castle Killarney National Park Adare 
- Day 14
Limerick - Bunratty - Cliffs of Moher - Galway
Visit Bunratty Folk Park to see traditional Irish life with historic cottages and old markets, plus the castle showing medieval times. Stop at Caherconnell where Poulnabrone Dolmen sits and you might see sheep herding demonstrations. Check out the Cliffs of Moher overlooking the ocean, with optional access to O'Brien's Tower. Drive through Burren National Park and arrive in Galway.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Maldron Sandy Road)
Included Activities
- Bunratty Folk Park visit
- Cliffs of Moher visit
Optional Activities
- O'Brien's Tower walk at Cliffs of Moher
Landmarks Bunratty Folk Park Poulnabrone Dolmen Cliffs of Moher O'Brien's Tower Burren National Park 
- Day 15
Galway - Cong - Clonmacnoise - Dublin
Travel to Cong, a beautiful village in a lake area, to see the Royal Abbey ruins and Ashford Castle (now a luxury hotel) set in a picturesque spot. Continue to Clonmacnoise for a guided tour of the Celtic monastic ruins and historic site. Head back to Dublin, arriving in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Maldron Parnell Square), Hotel (Clayton Leopardstown)
Included Activities
- Celtic monastic ruins of Clonmacnoise visit with guided tour
Landmarks Cong Cong Abbey Ashford Castle Clonmacnoise 
- Day 16
Dublin
After breakfast, your tour ends and you'll head home with memories from your time across England, Scotland, and Ireland.
- Meals
- Breakfast
