Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
London
London- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Clermont Victoria, London)
Optional Activities
- Walk along the Serpentine in Hyde Park
- Shop in boutiques of Knightsbridge
- Stroll along the Thames to Tower Bridge
- Visit Tower of London
Landmarks Tower Bridge Tower of London Serpentine Knightsbridge - Day 2
London to Stratford-upon-Avon
London to Stratford-upon-Avon- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (British cuisine at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Swan's Nest, Stratford-upon-Avon)
Included Activities
- Visit Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Dinner at a local pub in Stratford-upon-Avon
Optional Activities
- Visit the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford
- Browse the indoor market in Oxford
Landmarks Oxford University Ashmolean Museum Shakespeare's Birthplace 
- Day 3
Stratford-upon-Avon to York
Stratford-upon-Avon to York- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton, York)
Included Activities
- Orientation of York Minster
- Guided exploration of York city walls and medieval Shambles
Optional Activities
- Visit Lincoln
Landmarks York Minster Shambles Clifford's Tower - Day 4
York to Edinburgh
York to Edinburgh- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Virgin, Edinburgh)
Included Activities
- Drive through Lake District National Park
- Visit Wordsworth's grave in Grasmere churchyard
Landmarks Lake District National Park Grasmere Gretna Green 
- Day 5
Edinburgh
Edinburgh- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Virgin, Edinburgh)
Included Activities
- Visit Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Guided tour of Edinburgh Castle with Local Expert
- View Scottish Crown Jewels, Stone of Destiny and Mons Meg
- Orientation of Edinburgh's New Town and Princes Street area
Optional Activities
- Attend The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (limited time in August)
Landmarks Palace of Holyroodhouse Edinburgh Castle Royal Mile Princes Street - Day 6
Edinburgh to Pitlochry
Edinburgh to Pitlochry- Meals
- Breakfast, Afternoon Tea (Traditional afternoon tea at Atholl Palace with sandwiches, scones, Scottish shortbread and Scottish tablet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kingsmills, Inverness)
Included Activities
- Afternoon tea at Atholl Palace and Gardens with sandwiches, scones, Scottish shortbread and tablet
Optional Activities
- Visit St. Andrews University
- Walk to West Sands Beach (Chariots of Fire filming location)
- Explore St. Andrews town
Landmarks St. Andrews St. Andrews University West Sands Beach Old Course at St Andrews Atholl Palace Pitlochry - Day 7
Pitlochry to Isle of Skye
Pitlochry to Isle of Skye- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Dunollie, Broadford)
Included Activities
- Loch Ness cruise
- Photo stop at Eilean Donan Castle
Landmarks Loch Ness Eilean Donan Castle - Day 8
Isle of Skye to Glasgow
Isle of Skye to Glasgow- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Fine selection of local dishes)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu, Glasgow)
Included Activities
- Visit World War II Commando Memorial near Fort William
- Scenic drive through Glencoe
- Scenic drive along Loch Lomond
- Orientation of Glasgow with Travel Director including George Square and St. Mungo's Cathedral
- Dinner with fine selection of local dishes
Landmarks World War II Commando Memorial Ben Nevis Glencoe Loch Lomond George Square St. Mungo's Cathedral 
- Day 9
Glasgow to Belfast
Glasgow to Belfast- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Titanic, Belfast)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Belfast with Local Expert Hilda including City Hall, Queen's University, Parliament Building at Stormont, and political murals
Landmarks City Hall Belfast Queen's University Belfast Parliament Building at Stormont - Day 10
Belfast to Dublin
Belfast to Dublin- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton, Dublin)
Included Activities
- Visit Guinness Storehouse
Landmarks Mountains of Mourne Boyne Valley Guinness Storehouse 
- Day 11
Dublin
Dublin- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton, Dublin)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of O'Connell Street with Local Expert
- Visit Dublin Castle
- Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Optional drive to Glendalough (ruined monastic site)
Landmarks O'Connell Street Dublin Castle St. Patrick's Cathedral Glendalough - Day 12
Dublin to Limerick
Dublin to Limerick- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The George, Limerick)
Included Activities
- Guided orientation of Galway with Travel Director
- Visit Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center with insights into geology, history and wildlife
Optional Activities
- Explore Galway city (free time)
Landmarks Galway Lynch Memorial Window Church of St. Nicholas Spanish Arch Eyre Square Burren Cliffs of Moher Limerick - Day 13
Limerick to Killarney
Limerick to Killarney- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Sunday roast with all the trimmings)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of St. Mary's Cathedral (12th century) with Travel Director
- Visit King John's Castle with Travel Director
- Visit Treaty Stone with Travel Director
- Drive through Dingle Peninsula
- Dinner featuring traditional Sunday roast with all the trimmings
Landmarks St. Mary's Cathedral King John's Castle Treaty Stone Tralee Dingle Peninsula - Day 14
Killarney
Killarney- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dine-Around evening with authentic and intimate dining at a hand-picked selection of fine local restaurants)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa)
Included Activities
- Morning excursion around Ring of Kerry
- Scenic drive through MacGillicuddy Reeks
- Visit to Lakes of Killarney
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience: Visit family-run seaweed farm on Ring of Kerry with John to learn about sustainable farming practices
- Dine-Around evening with selection of fine local restaurants
Optional Activities
- Jaunting car ride around the lake
- Jaunting car ride through the National Park
Landmarks Ring of Kerry MacGillicuddy Reeks Lakes of Killarney Killarney National Park - Day 15
Killarney to Waterford
Killarney to Waterford- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Granville, Waterford)
Included Activities
- Visit Blarney Castle (15th century ruined castle)
- Option to kiss the Blarney Stone
- Visit Reginald's Tower (11th century)
- Guided tour of House of Waterford Crystal with artisan demonstration
Landmarks Blarney Castle Blarney Stone Waterford Reginald's Tower House of Waterford Crystal - Day 16
Waterford to Cardiff
Waterford to Cardiff- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Clayton, Cardiff)
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Rosslare to Pembroke
- Orientation of Cardiff with Travel Director
Landmarks Rosslare Harbour Pembroke Pembrokeshire Cardiff Castle Principality Stadium River Taff - Day 17
Cardiff to Torquay
Cardiff to Torquay- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Imperial Torquay (Sea view rooms).)
Included Activities
- Orientation of Bath through Georgian streets and crescents with Travel Director
- Visit Roman Baths with personal exploration of Sacred Spring, original Great Bath, temple remains and museum displays
Optional Activities
- Explore Glastonbury (rumored resting place of King Arthur and the Holy Grail)
Landmarks Severn Bridge Bath Royal Crescent Pulteney Bridge Bath Abbey Roman Baths Glastonbury Torquay - Day 18
Torquay
Torquay- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Fine selection of local dishes with wine and good company)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Imperial Torquay (Sea view rooms).)
Included Activities
- Dinner with fine selection of local dishes
Optional Activities
- Dartmoor National Park scenic exploration with Local Expert to learn about stone circles and indigenous traditions
- Plymouth Harbor cruise to see Mayflower Steps, Barbican, Royal Citadel and Plymouth Hoe
Landmarks Dartmoor National Park Plymouth Plymouth Hoe Mayflower Steps Plymouth Barbican Royal Citadel - Day 19
Torquay to London
Torquay to London- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Clermont Victoria, London)
Included Activities
- Walk around Stonehenge megaliths
Landmarks Salisbury Plain Stonehenge - Day 20
London
London- Meals
- Breakfast
