Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
London
London- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Clermont Victoria, London)
Optional Activities
- Walk along the Serpentine in Hyde Park
- Window shop in Knightsbridge boutiques
- Stroll along the Thames to Tower Bridge and 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)
Included Activities
- Visit Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Dinner at a local pub with drinks
Optional Activities
- Visit the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford
- Browse the local indoor market in Oxford
Landmarks Oxford 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
- Visit York Minster
- Orientation of York including city walls and Shambles
Optional Activities
- Explore 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
- Walk inside Edinburgh Castle with Local Expert
- View Scottish Crown Jewels, Stone of Destiny, and Mons Meg
- Orientation along Princes Street and New Town
Optional Activities
- The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (select departures)
Landmarks Royal Mile Palace of Holyroodhouse Edinburgh Castle Princes Street Scott Memorial - Day 6
Edinburgh to Inverness
Edinburgh to Inverness- Meals
- Breakfast, Afternoon Tea (Traditional afternoon tea with sandwiches, scones, Scottish shortbread and Scottish tablet at Atholl Palace)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kingsmills, Inverness)
Included Activities
- Visit St. Andrews golf course area
- Afternoon tea at Atholl Palace and Gardens in Pitlochry
- Visit Pitlochry salmon leap
Optional Activities
- Explore St. Andrews University
- Walk to West Sands Beach
Landmarks St. Andrews Old Course Golf Club St. Andrews University West Sands Beach Pitlochry Atholl Palace - Day 7
Inverness to Isle of Skye
Inverness to Isle of Skye- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Dunollie, Broadford), Hotel (The Dunollie Hotel, Broadford)
Included Activities
- Loch Ness cruise
- Photo stop at Eilean Donan Castle
Landmarks Loch Ness Aldourie Castle Eilean Donan - Day 8
Isle of Skye to Glasgow
Isle of Skye to Glasgow- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu, Glasgow)
Included Activities
- World War II Commando Memorial viewpoint
- Scenic exploration of Glencoe
- Drive along Loch Lomond
- Orientation of Glasgow including George Square and St. Mungo's Cathedral
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
- City tour of Belfast including City Hall
- View Queen's University
- See Parliament Building at Stormont
- Explore murals indicating political sentiments
Landmarks Belfast City Hall Queen's University Belfast Stormont Parliament Building - Day 10
Dublin
Dublin- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton)
Included Activities
- Visit Guinness Storehouse to learn about the history and production of Guinness
- Enjoy a pint of Guinness
Landmarks Mountains of Mourne Boyne Valley Guinness Storehouse - Day 11
Dublin
Dublin- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton)
Included Activities
- See 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
- Orientation of Galway
- Visit Lynch Memorial Window in Galway
- Visit Church of St. Nicholas in Galway
- See Spanish Arch in Galway
- Visit Eyre Square in Galway
- Visit Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center
Landmarks Galway Lynch Memorial Window Church of St. Nicholas Spanish Arch Eyre Square The Burren Cliffs of Moher - 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
- Visit St. Mary's Cathedral in Limerick
- Visit King John's Castle in Limerick
- See the Treaty Stone in Limerick
- Journey through Dingle Peninsula
- Traditional Sunday roast dinner in Killarney
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 hand-picked selection of fine local restaurants)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa)
Included Activities
- Ring of Kerry scenic drive
- Visit to MacGillicuddy Reeks
- Visit to Lakes of Killarney
- Meet John for seaweed farm experience at Atlantic Irish Seaweed on Ring of Kerry
- Dine-Around Evening at hand-picked local restaurants
Optional Activities
- Jaunting car ride around the lake or through National Park
Landmarks Ring of Kerry MacGillicuddy Reeks Lakes of Killarney Atlantic Irish Seaweed - Day 15
Killarney to Waterford
Killarney to Waterford- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Granville, Waterford)
Included Activities
- Visit Blarney Castle
- Optional Blarney Stone kiss
- Visit Waterford city walls and Reginald's Tower
- Guided visit to 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 including castle and Principality Stadium
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 with Georgian streets and crescents
- Visit Roman Baths
- Visit Glastonbury
Landmarks Bath Roman Baths Glastonbury Severn Bridge - Day 18
Torquay
Torquay- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Fine selection of local dishes with wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Imperial Torquay (Sea view rooms))
Included Activities
- Dartmoor National Park scenic exploration with Local Expert
- OR Plymouth Harbor cruise
Optional Activities
- Dartmoor National Park scenic exploration with Local Expert (if not taking Plymouth cruise)
- Plymouth Harbor cruise (if not taking Dartmoor exploration)
Landmarks Dartmoor National Park Plymouth Harbour Mayflower Steps Barbican Royal Citadel Plymouth Hoe - Day 19
Torquay to London
Torquay to London- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Clermont Victoria, London)
Included Activities
- Visit Stonehenge
Landmarks Salisbury Plain Stonehenge - Day 20
London
London- Meals
- Breakfast
