Itinerary
- Day 1
Stonehenge to Plymouth
Head west toward Stonehenge first, where you'll spend time taking in these ancient megaliths and thinking about what brought them here thousands of years ago. After that, you'll drive through Devon and pull into Plymouth for the next two nights. This historic naval port gives you a real sense of England's maritime past.
Included Activities
- Walk around Stonehenge
Optional Activities
- Dartmoor Excursion and Dinner (£41.00)
- Forgotten Cornwall and Dinner (£36.00)
- Plymouth Harbour Cruise (£15.00)
Landmarks/POIs Stonehenge - Day 2
Plymouth
Start with an orientation tour of Plymouth, checking out the Royal Citadel and the Mayflower Steps where the Pilgrims departed. Later in the day, head into Cornwall to see the seaside villages of Looe and Polperro. Both are charming, with narrow streets that drop down to the water and plenty of local character.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Plymouth
- Visit Royal Citadel
- See Mayflower Steps
- Explore Looe and Polperro seaside villages
Optional Activities
- Dartmoor Excursion and Dinner (£41.00)
- Forgotten Cornwall and Dinner (£36.00)
- Plymouth Harbour Cruise (£15.00)
Landmarks/POIs Royal Citadel Mayflower Steps Looe Polperro - Day 3
Plymouth to Cardiff
Travel to Bath and spend time with the Georgian architecture that makes the city so distinctive. The Roman Baths are right in the center and give you a real connection to what this place was like 2,000 years ago. After that, head to Cardiff in Wales. You'll have the evening free to walk around the capital and get a feel for its mix of modern development and Welsh heritage.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Admire Bath's Georgian facades
- Visit Roman Baths in Bath
Optional Activities
- Traditional Welsh Evening and Dinner (£41.00)
- Welsh Evening (£55.00)
Landmarks/POIs Roman Baths - Day 4
Cardiff to Waterford
See Cardiff's main sights including Principality Stadium, the Millennium Centre, and Cardiff Castle with its Victorian architecture. From there, you'll cross the Irish Sea to Waterford, which is known for its crystal work. Dinner comes with your hotel tonight, so you can settle in after travel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- See Principality Stadium
- See Millennium Centre
- See Victorian fantasy castle (Cardiff Castle)
Optional Activities
- Cardiff Castle Tour (£21.00)
Landmarks/POIs Principality Stadium Millennium Centre Cardiff Castle - Day 5
Waterford to Killarney
Visit the House of Waterford Crystal and watch craftspeople demonstrate how they make the pieces. Then head to Blarney Castle to kiss the Blarney Stone if you're interested. After that, you'll arrive in Killarney for the evening, positioned nicely for the Ring of Kerry tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit House of Waterford Crystal and watch master crafter demonstration
- Visit Blarney Castle and kiss the Blarney Stone
Optional Activities
- Irish Ceilidh Evening (€67.00)
- Irish Folk Theatre and Dinner (€69.00)
Landmarks/POIs House of Waterford Crystal Blarney Castle Blarney Stone - Day 6
Ring of Kerry
Spend the day driving the Ring of Kerry, one of Ireland's most scenic routes. You'll pass through Waterville, see Moll's Gap, and drive through the Black Valley, a spot that historically had no electricity or phones until very recently. The landscape changes throughout the drive, and there's something different around every turn.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive the Ring of Kerry
Optional Activities
- Experience a Jaunting Cart Ride (€22.00)
Landmarks/POIs Ring of Kerry Waterville Moll's Gap Black Valley - Day 7
Killarney to Galway
Stop in Limerick to see St. Mary's Cathedral, the Treaty Stone, and King John's Castle before heading to the Cliffs of Moher. These cliffs rise dramatically from the Atlantic, and the visitor centre helps explain the geology and wildlife of the area. End your day in Galway, which has a reputation as Ireland's cultural heart for music and dance.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- See St. Mary's Cathedral in Limerick
- See Treaty Stone in Limerick
- See King John's Castle in Limerick
- Visit Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre
Landmarks/POIs St. Mary's Cathedral Treaty Stone King John's Castle Cliffs of Moher - Day 8
Galway to Donegal
Walk through Galway Cathedral and Eyre Square, which has a connection to President Kennedy's 1963 visit. Then head to Sligo for an orientation tour, and continue on to Donegal. You'll see the 15th-century castle there and have time to explore the town. Hotel dinner is included tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Galway Cathedral
- Stroll through Eyre Square
- Orientation tour of Sligo
- See Donegal Castle
Landmarks/POIs Galway Cathedral Eyre Square Donegal Castle - Day 9
Donegal to Belfast
Cross into Northern Ireland and check out Londonderry with a local guide who'll walk you along the 17th-century city walls. You'll see the street murals of the Bogside before heading to the Giant's Causeway, those distinctive hexagonal rock formations with their own mythology. Later, you'll arrive in Belfast for an orientation tour and free time to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stroll along Londonderry's 17th-century city walls with Local Specialist
- See street murals of the Bogside
- Visit Giant's Causeway
Optional Activities
- Enjoy Dinner and Drinks in Belfast (£42.00)
- Belfast Walk with Fish and Chips (£41.00)
Landmarks/POIs Londonderry city walls Bogside murals Giant's Causeway - Day 10
Belfast to Dublin
Spend the morning in Belfast with a local taxi driver sharing insights into the city's recent history. In the afternoon, head south to Dublin and visit St. Patrick's Cathedral with a local guide. You'll have free time after that, and there's an optional traditional Irish cabaret performance if you're interested in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Local Specialist taxi tour of Belfast
- See St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin with Local Specialist
Optional Activities
- Dublin Dinner and Irish Show (€72.00)
Landmarks/POIs St. Patrick's Cathedral - Day 11
Dublin
Go to the Guinness Storehouse and take yourself through the self-guided tour about how the famous stout is made. Head to the Gravity Bar at the top where you get a pint with 360-degree views of Dublin. After that, the day is yours. Walk Grafton Street, explore Temple Bar, or stroll through St. Stephen's Green.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Guinness Storehouse with self-guided tour
- Enjoy pint at Gravity Bar
Optional Activities
- Dinner in Dublin City (€49.00)
- Experience the Ancient Monastic Site of Glendalough (€25.00)
Landmarks/POIs Guinness Storehouse Grafton Street Temple Bar St. Stephen's Green - Day 12
Dublin to Liverpool
Cross back to Wales and continue to Chester, an ancient town with real history. Join an orientation tour past the Roman walls and those distinctive half-timbered Tudor Rows. Later, head to Liverpool, the Beatles' hometown, where you'll stay the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Chester past Roman walls and Tudor Rows
Optional Activities
- Famous Sights and the Fab Four (£19.00)
Landmarks/POIs Chester Roman walls Chester Tudor Rows - Day 13
Lake District
Head north into the Lake District, a landscape that's inspired poets and writers for centuries. Spend time around Lake Windermere taking in the scenery that defines this part of England.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Private Cruise On Lake Windermere (£18.00)
- Windermere Cruise and Steam Train Ride (£22.00)
Landmarks/POIs Lake Windermere - Day 14
Lake District to Glasgow
Cross into Scotland and stop at Gretna Green, famous for runaway weddings and the original Marriage Anvil. Later, visit The Kelpies near Falkirk, two enormous horse-head sculptures that honor Scotland's industrial heritage. You'll arrive in Glasgow for an orientation tour with your guide.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Gretna Green and see the original Marriage Anvil
- Visit The Kelpies in Falkirk
Landmarks/POIs Gretna Green The Kelpies Glasgow Cathedral George Square - Day 15
Glasgow to Isle of Skye
Drive past Glencoe, historically significant for the 1692 massacre, then see Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain. Stop at Eilean Donan Castle, a 13th-century fortress where three lochs come together. By evening, you'll be on the Isle of Skye.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive past Glencoe massacre site
- See Ben Nevis
- View Eilean Donan Castle
Optional Activities
- Loch Lomond Boat Trip (£15.00)
Landmarks/POIs Glencoe Ben Nevis Eilean Donan Castle Isle of Skye - Day 16
Isle of Skye to Inverness
Travel through the Highlands via Glen Shiel and along Loch Ness, where locals and visitors alike hope to spot the legendary monster. You'll also see the site of the 1746 Battle of Culloden, a significant moment in Scottish history when Bonnie Prince Charlie's Jacobite forces were defeated.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive through Glen Shiel
- Drive along Loch Ness
- View Battle of Culloden site
Optional Activities
- Highland Farm Experience (£15.00)
- Isle Of Skye Drive (£15.00)
Landmarks/POIs Glen Shiel Loch Ness Culloden Battlefield - Day 17
Inverness to Edinburgh
Make a stop in Pitlochry, then head to St. Andrews, home to the world's oldest golf course. Cross the Firth of Forth to reach Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, where you'll stay for two nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit St. Andrews golf course
Optional Activities
- Local Dinner Evening (£40.00)
- Edinburgh by Night and Dinner (£42.00)
- Pitlochry. Visit Of Blair Castle (£20.00)
Landmarks/POIs St. Andrews - Day 18
Edinburgh
Join a local guide for a sightseeing tour covering the Royal Mile, Palace of Holyroodhouse, and the new Scottish Parliament building. You'll have free time to explore on your own before heading to Edinburgh Castle, which sits high above the city. If your tour dates match the performance schedule, tickets to the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- See Royal Mile with Local Specialist
- See Palace of Holyroodhouse
- See Scottish Parliament building
- Visit Edinburgh Castle
Optional Activities
- Dinner And Drive To Historic Torphichen (£56.00)
- Rosslyn Chapel (£22.00)
- Scottish Show With Dinner (£62.00)
- Whisky and Scottish Legend (£31.00)
Landmarks/POIs Royal Mile Palace of Holyroodhouse Scottish Parliament Edinburgh Castle - Day 19
Edinburgh to York
Visit the medieval market town of Alnwick, then stop in York for an orientation walk through the Shambles and to see York Minster, one of England's greatest cathedrals. This evening, a local Yorkshire family hosts you for a traditional British dinner at their country home.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional British dinner hosted by a local family in their Yorkshire country home)
Included Activities
- Visit Alnwick
- Orientation walk of York along the Shambles
- Visit York Minster
- Enjoy traditional British dinner at private Yorkshire home with Be My Guest experience
Landmarks/POIs Alnwick Castle York Shambles York Minster - Day 20
York to London
Head to Stratford-upon-Avon and see Anne Hathaway's thatched cottage and Shakespeare's Birthplace with its visitor centre. After that, you'll return to London, completing your journey through Britain and Ireland.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- View Anne Hathaway's thatched cottage
- Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace and Visitor Centre
Landmarks/POIs Anne Hathaway's Cottage Shakespeare's Birthplace
