Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
London
London- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Clermont Victoria, London)
Optional Activities
- Walk along the Serpentine in Hyde Park
- Shop in Knightsbridge boutiques
- Stroll to Tower Bridge and Tower of London
Landmarks Tower Bridge Tower of London Serpentine Knightsbridge - Day 2
Stratford-upon-Avon - York
Stratford-upon-Avon - York- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner and the chance to get to know fellow travelers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton, York)
Included Activities
- Visit William Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Walk within York's old city walls
- Visit the Shambles in York
- Visit York Minster cathedral
Landmarks Shakespeare's Birthplace York Minster The Shambles York City Walls - Day 3
Durham - Edinburgh
Durham - Edinburgh- Accommodation
- Hotel (Leonardo Royal, Edinburgh)
Included Activities
- View Durham castle and Romanesque cathedral
- View Hadrian's Wall
Optional Activities
- Scottish cultural dinner with haggis and ceilidh dancing
Landmarks Durham Castle Durham Cathedral Hadrian's Wall - Day 4
Edinburgh
Edinburgh- Accommodation
- Hotel (Leonardo Royal, Edinburgh)
Included Activities
- Visit Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Walk inside Edinburgh Castle with Local Expert
- View Scotland's Crown Jewels and Mons Meg at Edinburgh Castle
Optional Activities
- The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (available for select departures in August)
Landmarks Palace of Holyroodhouse Edinburgh Castle Royal Mile New Town, Edinburgh Scott Memorial Princes Street - Day 5
St. Andrews - Inverness
St. Andrews - Inverness- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kingsmills, Inverness, The Glen Mhor)
Included Activities
- Explore St. Andrews, home to the Old Course and birthplace of golf
Optional Activities
- Walk to West Sands Beach where 'Chariots of Fire' was filmed
Landmarks Old Course West Sands Beach Grampian Mountains Spey Valley - Day 6
Loch Ness - Lake District
Loch Ness - Lake District- Meals
- Lunch (Light lunch while enjoying oak woodlands and incredible scenery as you cruise one of Scotland's most beautiful lochs)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Castle Green, Kendal)
Included Activities
- Travel along Loch Ness
- Journey through Glencoe
- Cruise Loch Lomond with light lunch
Landmarks Loch Ness Glencoe Loch Lomond - Day 7
Lake District - Liverpool
Lake District - Liverpool- Accommodation
- Hotel (Maldron, Liverpool)
Included Activities
- Discover the beauty of the Lake District
Optional Activities
- The Beatles City Tour
Landmarks Lake District - Day 8
Wales - Dublin
Wales - Dublin- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton, Dublin, Trinity City, Dublin)
Included Activities
- Visit Conwy Castle
Landmarks Conwy Castle Isle of Anglesey Holyhead - Day 9
Dublin
Dublin- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton, Dublin, Trinity City, Dublin)
Included Activities
- Visit Guinness Storehouse
- Sightseeing with Local Expert to see Dublin's elegant squares, O'Connell Street, Custom House, and Dublin Castle
Optional Activities
- Browse shops along Grafton Street
Landmarks Guinness Storehouse O'Connell Street Custom House Dublin Castle Grafton Street - Day 10
Killarney
Killarney- Meals
- Lunch (Farm-to-Table lunch learning about sustainable farming, biodiversity, regenerative agriculture and honey crafting from entrepreneur Ailbhe at Brookfield Farm)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Gleneagle, Killarney)
Included Activities
- Visit Irish National Stud with an equine professional
- Visit Japanese Gardens
- Farm-to-Table lunch experience at Brookfield Farm meeting Ailbhe Gerrard
Landmarks Irish National Stud Japanese Gardens Brookfield Farm - Day 11
Killarney - Ring of Kerry
Killarney - Ring of Kerry- Meals
- Dinner (Dine-Around evening at a fine local restaurant with fellow travelers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Gleneagle, Killarney)
Included Activities
- Ring of Kerry scenic drive
Optional Activities
- Horse-drawn jaunting car ride with local jarveys in Killarney
- Gentle hike with Local Expert along lake shore past Ross Castle and Muckross Estate in Killarney National Park
Landmarks Ring of Kerry Lakes of Killarney Ross Castle Muckross Estate Killarney National Park - Day 12
Blarney - Waterford
Blarney - Waterford- Meals
- Dinner (Celebration dinner with wine, good cheer and fine cuisine to honor the culmination of your escorted journey)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Granville, Waterford)
Included Activities
- Visit Blarney Castle (choice of Stone of Eloquence or gardens with gardener)
- Visit Reginald Tower in Waterford
- Guided visit of House of Waterford Crystal with master craftsman
Landmarks Blarney Castle Blarney Stone Reginald Tower House of Waterford Crystal Dungarvan - Day 13
Cardiff
Cardiff- Accommodation
- Hotel (Clayton, Cardiff)
Included Activities
- Visit University of Wales
- Visit Principality Stadium
- Visit City Hall in Cardiff
- Visit National Museum in Cardiff
Landmarks University of Wales Principality Stadium City Hall, Cardiff National Museum Cardiff - Day 14
Bath - Stonehenge - London
Bath - Stonehenge - London- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Clermont Victoria, London)
Included Activities
- Visit Roman Baths in Bath
- Orientation of Royal Crescent, Pulteney Bridge, and Bath Abbey in Bath
- Visit Stonehenge
Landmarks Roman Baths Royal Crescent Pulteney Bridge Bath Abbey Stonehenge - Day 15
London
London- Meals
- Breakfast
