Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Cardiff
Your UK and Ireland adventure kicks off in London. From there you'll head out to Stonehenge to see the ancient archaeological site, then continue to Bath where you'll walk through the well-preserved Roman baths with your tour leader. After that, it's on to Cardiff for a driving tour of Wales' capital. You'll check into your hotel for the night.
- Start point
- 173-185 Greenwich High Road, London, SE10 8JA (Outside Hotel Novotel at Greenwich station, 06:30)
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- See the historic sights of Bath
- Enjoy a driving tour of Cardiff
Optional Activities
- Marvel at Stonehenge up-close
Landmarks/POIs Stonehenge Roman Baths Cardiff 
- Day 2
Stratford-upon-Avon to Liverpool
You'll start in Stratford-upon-Avon, the town where William Shakespeare was born. The Tudor buildings here are well-preserved, so there's a lot of nice architecture to see around town. After that, you're heading to Liverpool, the port city where the Beatles come from. There's a guided drive through the city to check out the main landmarks, and then you'll have the evening free to wander around on your own and grab dinner wherever you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Stratford-upon-Avon; the birthplace of Shakespeare
- See Liverpool's top sights on a driving tour
Optional Activities
- The Beatles Story & Museum optional excursion
Landmarks/POIs Stratford-upon-Avon Liverpool 
- Day 3
Liverpool to Dublin
This morning begins with a driving tour of Liverpool before you head toward the ferry to Ireland. You'll stop in Conwy to check out the castle, then visit Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, famous for having Europe's longest village name. After boarding the ferry across to Dublin, you'll spend your evening however you like, maybe experiencing a local pub the way locals do.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Conwy; a Welsh castle town
- Visit the village with the longest name in Europe
Landmarks/POIs Conwy Castle Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch Dublin 
- Day 4
Dublin
You have a free day in Dublin with optional experiences to choose from. You can do the 'Ireland's Identity' excursion to learn about the country's history, visit the Guinness Storehouse, or combine everything with the Full Irish Experience. In the evening, there's an optional traditional Irish pub experience with music, food, and dance if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Join the 'Ireland's Identity' optional excursion to discover Ireland's fascinating history
- Join the Whiskey & Guinness optional excursion to visit the Guinness Storehouse and learn about the production of this beloved beverage
- Have a traditional Irish pub experience with Irish music, cuisine, and dance
- Join the Full Irish Experience to combine all three excursions and save
Landmarks/POIs Guinness Storehouse 
- Day 5
Dublin to County Kerry
Leaving Dublin, you journey to Waterford, Ireland's oldest city, established by Vikings in the 10th century and known for its cut glass and maritime heritage. Next you'll visit Blarney Castle, nearly 600 years old, where you can kiss the legendary Blarney Stone believed to give the 'gift of the gab'. The day ends in County Kerry where dinner is waiting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Waterford; the oldest city in Ireland
- Kiss the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle
Landmarks/POIs Waterford Blarney Castle Blarney Stone 
- Day 6
County Kerry
You have a full free day to take in the Kerry region at your own pace. If you want structure, there's an optional Ring of Kerry Day Trip for a scenic drive along the Iveragh Peninsula, visiting the Kerry Bog Village Museum and spectacular viewpoints. You'll also get an optional traditional jaunting carriage ride through Killarney National Park and time to explore Killarney town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Join the Ring of Kerry Day Trip optional excursion for a day full of unforgettable adventures along this scenic route, including the Kerry Bog Village Museum and spectacular viewpoints
- Enjoy a jaunting (carriage) ride in Killarney National Park
Landmarks/POIs Iveragh Peninsula Kerry Bog Village Museum Killarney National Park Killarney - Day 7
County Kerry to County Sligo
Today you travel via the Wild Atlantic Way to Adare, known as Ireland's prettiest village. From there you continue through Limerick, then arrive at the Cliffs of Moher. Next it's on to vibrant Galway where you can soak up the lively bohemian atmosphere, visit bars or cafes, and enjoy live music or oysters. There's an optional Tales of Galway excursion to learn the area's folklore before driving to your hotel in County Sligo.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Adare; Ireland's prettiest village
- Visit Limerick; see the treaty Stone & King John's Castle
- Marvel at the views at the Cliffs of Moher
- Enjoy free time in vibrant Galway
Optional Activities
- Join the Tales of Galway optional excursion to learn about Galway's folklore over a drink at a local pub
Landmarks/POIs Wild Atlantic Way Adare Limerick Treaty Stone King John's Castle Cliffs of Moher Galway 
- Day 8
County Sligo to Belfast
You travel to Northern Ireland, stopping in Derry (also known as Londonderry), Northern Ireland's second-largest city, to experience its history, art and culture. Next comes the Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland's most popular natural attraction, where you'll learn the legend of the giant while taking in the coastal scenery. The day ends in Belfast, Northern Ireland's capital, with a locally-guided driving and walking tour of top landmarks, followed by an included group dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Derry; Northern Ireland's second-largest city
- Visit the Giant's Causeway, a true natural wonder
- Enjoy a locally guided tour of Belfast
Landmarks/POIs Derry Giant's Causeway Belfast 
- Day 9
Belfast to Scottish Highlands
You start with free time in Belfast or can optionally join the Titanic Belfast Experience to explore the history of the famous ship. Then you board the ferry to Scotland. There's a stop at the quaint coastal town of Ayr for photos before traveling to your hotel in the Scottish Highlands, where an included group dinner awaits.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Join the optional Titanic Belfast Experience to delve into the often-forgotten history of the ship
Landmarks/POIs Titanic Belfast Ayr 
- Day 10
Scottish Highlands to Edinburgh
This day takes you into the Scottish Highlands with a stop at Glencoe for photos. From there, you'll head to Loch Ness where you can walk around the shores and, if you want, take an optional one-hour boat ride out on the water (people go looking for the famous monster). Later, you'll visit a Scottish distillery to learn how whisky is made and do some tasting. By evening, you'll be in Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, with a tour of the city included. Dinner with the group is provided that night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner)
Included Activities
- Enjoy a photo stop at Glencoe
- Explore the shores of Loch Ness
- Visit a Scottish Whiskey distillery
- Experience Edinburgh on a tour of the city
- Included group dinner
Optional Activities
- One-hour cruise on Loch Ness to hunt for the Loch Ness monster
Landmarks/POIs Glencoe Loch Ness Royal Mile Holyrood House Edinburgh Castle 
- Day 11
Edinburgh
You have a full free day to experience Edinburgh, Scotland's cultural hub. Explore unique museums, fairytale architecture, shopping and restaurants at your own pace. There's an optional Conquer the Capital full-day excursion to see Edinburgh Castle and walk the Royal Mile, or a half-day optional tour to Stirling. In the evening, you can optionally join a traditional three-course dinner and storytelling experience with historic tales told by locals.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Join the Conquer the Capital optional excursion featuring a full day of activities including Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile
- Join the optional half-day sightseeing tour to Stirling
- Join tonight's optional dinner and storytelling experience with a traditional three-course dinner and historic tales
Landmarks/POIs Edinburgh Castle Royal Mile Stirling 
- Day 12
Edinburgh to Yorkshire
The tour heads back to England today. You visit Alnwick Castle, home of the Duke of Northumberland, recognizable from Downton Abbey, Harry Potter and other films and TV shows. Then it's on to historic York, Yorkshire's county capital, home to York Minster, the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe. Your tour leader leads an orientation walking tour to discover the city's history before you travel to your accommodation in Yorkshire. The day wraps up with a farewell group dinner featuring a traditional roast at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional roast dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Explore the historic city of York
Optional Activities
- Visit Alnwick Castle, the home of the Duke of Northumberland
Landmarks/POIs Alnwick Castle York York Minster 
- Day 13
Yorkshire to London
The final day of your UK and Ireland adventure takes you to Cambridge. You'll enjoy a punting trip along the River Cam while admiring the views of this historic university town that has hosted notable academics including Charles Darwin and David Attenborough. Then you head back to London where the tour ends. Don't forget to swap contact details with the new friends you've made along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Enjoy a punting trip along the River Cam in Cambridge
Landmarks/POIs Cambridge River Cam London 
