Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll get transferred to your hotel and have free time to get settled in. Stop by the hotel reception in the afternoon to check the boards for tour information and details about what's coming next.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Excel Docklands), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express London Wimbledon South)
- Day 2
London
A local guide takes you on a panoramic tour of London, driving past Parliament, along the River Thames, and by Buckingham Palace where you might catch the Changing of the Guard. Later in the evening, you'll walk through Piccadilly, Leicester Square, and Chinatown before heading to Soho for dinner.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Excel Docklands), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express London Wimbledon South)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of London with local guide
- Evening transfer to Piccadilly area
- Stroll through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho
Optional Activities
- Dinner at one of various restaurants in the Piccadilly, Leicester Square, Chinatown, or Soho areas
Landmarks/POIs Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament) River Thames Buckingham Palace Piccadilly Circus Leicester Square Chinatown, London Soho, London 
- Day 3
Cambridge - York - Durham
You head north from London through the English countryside. The day includes time in Cambridge to see its colleges, then York where you'll find the cathedral and old Roman walls. After that, you continue to Durham to see the medieval town and its cathedral overlooking the castle.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marriott Royal County)
Included Activities
- Visit to colleges in Cambridge
- Explore York cathedral, Roman walls, and shopping streets
- Exploration time in Durham
Optional Activities
- Lunch stop
Landmarks/POIs Cambridge Colleges York Minster York City Walls Durham Cathedral Durham Castle 
- Day 4
Alnwick - Edinburgh
This morning takes you into Scotland with a stop at Alnwick, known for its medieval castle and gardens that appeared in Harry Potter films. From there, you travel on to Edinburgh for a panoramic tour with a local guide showing you Scotland's capital.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Edinburgh Park)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Edinburgh with local guide
- Visit to Alnwick
Optional Activities
- Explore Alnwick Castle gardens
Landmarks/POIs Alnwick Castle Alnwick Garden Edinburgh Castle 
- Day 5
Scottish Highlands - Glasgow
You start the day with coffee and a walk in Pitlochry, then head through the Scottish Highlands. Next comes a stop at Loch Ness with a boat ride and time at Urquhart Castle. After passing through Fort Augustus and Fort William near Ben Nevis, you travel along high plateaus and Loch Lomond before arriving in Glasgow by evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Premier Inn Glasgow City Center South)
Included Activities
- Coffee and stroll in Pitlochry
- Admission to Urquhart Castle
- Boat ride on Loch Ness
- Viewing of Fort Augustus and Fort William
- Scenic drive through high plateaus and along Loch Lomond shores
Landmarks/POIs Pitlochry Loch Ness Urquhart Castle Inverness Fort Augustus Fort William Ben Nevis Loch Lomond 
- Day 6
Belfast - Dublin
Leaving Glasgow, you travel to Cairnryan to board a ferry heading to Northern Ireland. You'll arrive in Belfast and then continue the same day to Dublin, getting there by the end of the day.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballsbridge Hotel)
Landmarks/POIs Belfast 
- Day 7
Dublin
A local guide takes you on a panoramic tour of Dublin, and you'll stroll along the River Liffey. The tour includes the city's parks, its historic university, and the vibrant downtown streets. Your afternoon is free to explore on your own.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballsbridge Hotel)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Dublin
- Stroll along River Liffey banks
- Views of parks and Trinity College exterior
Optional Activities
- Free afternoon exploration of Dublin
Landmarks/POIs River Liffey Trinity College Dublin 
- Day 8
Caernarfon - Liverpool
Early morning ferry ride takes about three to three and a half hours to Wales. You'll visit Caernarfon, a UNESCO World Heritage seaside site with a castle, and have time for lunch and a walk. Then you continue to Liverpool for a short bus tour of this historic port city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Liverpool Centre)
Included Activities
- Short bus tour of Liverpool
Optional Activities
- Lunch and exploration in Caernarfon
- Visit to The Beatles Museum
Landmarks/POIs Caernarfon Castle 
- Day 9
Stratford-upon-Avon - Oxford - Portsmouth - France
Through southern England you go, stopping in Stratford-upon-Avon for lunch and a leisurely walk. Then it's on to Oxford to see the historic university town. Later, you board a modern ferry in Portsmouth heading to France for an overnight crossing in en-suite double cabins.
Included Activities
- Overnight ferry crossing from Portsmouth to France
Optional Activities
- Lunch and exploration in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Exploration of Oxford
Landmarks/POIs Stratford-upon-Avon Oxford 
- Day 10
Mont-Saint-Michel - Saint-Malo - Dinan - Rennes
After arriving in Normandy, you visit Mont-Saint-Michel, an island surrounded by sea with an abbey sitting on top. Next is Saint-Malo with its strong defensive walls, then Dinan for crepes and drinks. You finish the day in Rennes, Brittany's capital.
- Meals
- Snack (Crepe and drink in Dinan)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Rennes Alma)
Included Activities
- Visit to Mont-Saint-Michel
- Exploration of Saint-Malo
- Crepe and drink tasting in Dinan
Optional Activities
- Lunch stop
Landmarks/POIs Mont-Saint-Michel Saint-Malo Dinan 
- Day 11
Angers - Loire Valley - Tours - Villandry - Amboise
You depart for Angers where you can optionally visit the castle to see a medieval tapestry. Then it's on to the Loire Valley and Tours, situated on the river, where you'll have time to explore and grab lunch. Before dinner in Amboise, you visit Chateau de Villandry with included garden access.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner in Amboise)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Amboise)
Included Activities
- Admission to Château de Villandry gardens
- Dinner included in Amboise
Optional Activities
- Visit to Angers castle with medieval tapestry
- Exploration and lunch in Tours
Landmarks/POIs Angers Château de Villandry Loire River 
- Day 12
Paris
After a leisurely stroll in Amboise, you visit Chateau du Clos Lucé where Leonardo da Vinci spent his final years. Then you see Chateau de Chenonceau, which spans over the river, and Chambord, the largest castle in the Loire Valley. You arrive in Paris by evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel P. D´italie)
Included Activities
- Stroll in Amboise
- Visit to Château du Clos Lucé
- Admission to Château de Chenonceau
- Admission to Chambord park
Landmarks/POIs Château du Clos Lucé Château de Chenonceau Château de Chambord 
- Day 13
Paris
You start with the Palace of Versailles and its gardens, then return to Paris. Montmartre's bohemian neighborhood is next, and a local guide takes you on a panoramic city tour showing you Paris's grand avenues and iconic landmarks.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel P. D´italie)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Paris with local guide
- Visit to Montmartre
Optional Activities
- Admission to Palace of Versailles gardens
- Optional evening variety show
Landmarks/POIs Palace of Versailles Montmartre 
- Day 14
Paris
This morning you visit the Eiffel Tower with included access to the second floor. After that, you'll take a relaxing one-hour-fifteen-minute boat cruise along the Seine. Your afternoon is open for you to explore Paris at your own pace.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel P. D´italie)
Included Activities
- Visit to Eiffel Tower with access to second floor
- Boat cruise on the Seine (approximately one hour and fifteen minutes)
Optional Activities
- Free afternoon exploration of Paris
Landmarks/POIs Eiffel Tower Seine River - Day 15
Departure
After breakfast, your tour comes to an end. You leave with wonderful memories from your journey across Britain, Ireland, and France.
- Meals
- Breakfast
