Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
London
London- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Clermont Victoria, London)
Optional Activities
- Walk along the Serpentine in Hyde Park
- Window shopping in Knightsbridge boutiques
- Stroll along the Thames to Tower Bridge
- Visit Tower of London
Landmarks Hyde Park Tower Bridge Tower of London Knightsbridge - Day 2
London to Stratford-upon-Avon
London to Stratford-upon-Avon- Meals
- Dinner (Warm and friendly dinner with drinks at a local pub)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Swan's Nest, Stratford)
Included Activities
- Visit Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Dinner with drinks at a local pub
Optional Activities
- Visit the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford
- Browse the indoor market in Oxford
Landmarks Oxford Ashmolean Museum Shakespeare's Birthplace - Day 3
Stratford-upon-Avon to York
Stratford-upon-Avon to York- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton York)
Included Activities
- York Minster visit and orientation
- Shambles street orientation
Optional Activities
- Visit Lincoln
Landmarks York Minster Shambles Clifford's Tower Lincoln - Day 4
York to Edinburgh
York to Edinburgh- Accommodation
- Hotel (Virgin, Edinburgh)
Included Activities
- Lake District National Park scenic drive
- Visit William Wordsworth's grave in Grasmere
Landmarks Lake District National Park Grasmere Gretna Green - Day 5
Edinburgh
Edinburgh- Accommodation
- Hotel (Virgin, Edinburgh)
Included Activities
- Palace of Holyroodhouse visit
- Edinburgh Castle visit with Local Expert including Scottish Crown Jewels, Stone of Destiny, and Mons Meg
- Royal Mile exploration
Optional Activities
- The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (select departures)
- Shopping on Princes Street
Landmarks Palace of Holyroodhouse Edinburgh Castle Royal Mile Princes Street Scott Memorial - Day 6
Edinburgh to Inverness
Edinburgh to Inverness- Meals
- Afternoon Tea (Traditional afternoon tea at Atholl Palace and Gardens with sandwiches, scones, Scottish shortbread and traditional Scottish tablet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kingsmills, Inverness)
Included Activities
- Afternoon tea at Atholl Palace and Gardens
Optional Activities
- Explore St. Andrews University
- Walk to West Sands Beach where Chariots of Fire was filmed
- Visit St. Andrews golf course area
- Explore Pitlochry and its salmon leap
Landmarks St. Andrews West Sands Beach Old Course Golf Course St. Andrews University Pitlochry Atholl Palace and Gardens - Day 7
Inverness to Isle of Skye
Inverness to Isle of Skye- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Dunollie Hotel, Broadford)
Included Activities
- Loch Ness cruise
Landmarks Loch Ness Isle of Skye - Day 8
Isle of Skye to Glasgow
Isle of Skye to Glasgow- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu, Glasgow)
Included Activities
- World War II Commando Memorial visit
- Eilean Donan Castle photo stop
- Glencoe scenic drive
- Glasgow orientation including George Square and St. Mungo's Cathedral
Landmarks World War II Commando Memorial Ben Nevis Eilean Donan Loch Duich Fort William Glencoe Loch Lomond George Square St. Mungo's Cathedral - Day 9
Glasgow to Belfast
Glasgow to Belfast- Accommodation
- Hotel (Titanic, Belfast)
Included Activities
- Belfast city tour including City Hall and local murals
Landmarks Belfast City Hall Belfast - Day 10
Belfast to Dublin
Belfast to Dublin- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton)
Included Activities
- Guinness Storehouse visit including history of production and tasting
Landmarks Mountains of Mourne Boyne Valley Guinness Storehouse - Day 11
Dublin
Dublin- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton)
Included Activities
- O'Connell Street, Dublin Castle and St. Patrick's Cathedral tour with Local Expert
Optional Activities
- Optional drive to Glendalough monastic site
Landmarks O'Connell Street Dublin Castle St. Patrick's Cathedral Glendalough - Day 12
Dublin to Limerick
Dublin to Limerick- Accommodation
- Hotel (The George, Limerick)
Included Activities
- Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre visit
Optional Activities
- Explore Galway city
Landmarks Galway Burren Cliffs of Moher River Shannon - Day 13
Limerick to Killarney
Limerick to Killarney- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Sunday roast with all the trimmings)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa)
Included Activities
- St. Mary's Cathedral tour
- King John's Castle tour
- Treaty Stone visit
- Dingle Peninsula scenic drive
- Dinner - traditional Sunday roast with all the trimmings
Landmarks St. Mary's Cathedral King John's Castle Treaty Stone Tralee Dingle Peninsula Killarney - Day 14
Killarney
Killarney- Accommodation
- Hotel (Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa)
Included Activities
- Ring of Kerry scenic excursion
- MacGillicuddy Reeks scenic drive
- Lakes of Killarney visit
- Seaweed foraging walk with John at Atlantic Irish Seaweed
Optional Activities
- Jaunting car ride around the lake
- Jaunting car ride through National Park
- Dine-Around Evening at hand-picked fine local restaurant
Landmarks Ring of Kerry MacGillicuddy Reeks Lakes of Killarney - Day 15
Killarney to Waterford
Killarney to Waterford- Accommodation
- Hotel (Granville, Waterford)
Included Activities
- Blarney Castle visit
- Waterford city and Reginald's Tower visit
- House of Waterford Crystal visit including artisan meeting
Optional Activities
- Kiss the Blarney Stone
Landmarks Blarney Castle Waterford Reginald's Tower House of Waterford Crystal - Day 16
Waterford to Cardiff
Waterford to Cardiff- Accommodation
- Hotel (Clayton, Cardiff)
Included Activities
- Cardiff orientation including University of Wales, Principality Stadium, City Hall and National Museum
Landmarks Rosslare Harbour Pembroke Pembrokeshire Cardiff University of Wales Principality Stadium Cardiff City Hall National Museum Cardiff - Day 17
Cardiff to Torquay
Cardiff to Torquay- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Imperial Torquay (Sea view rooms))
Included Activities
- Bath orientation with Travel Director through Georgian streets and crescents
- Roman Baths visit
- Glastonbury visit
Landmarks Severn Bridge Bath Roman Baths Glastonbury - Day 18
Torquay
Torquay- Meals
- Dinner (Fine selection of local dishes blended with wine and good company)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Imperial Torquay (Sea view rooms))
Included Activities
- Dinner with fine selection of local dishes
Optional Activities
- Scenic exploration of Dartmoor National Park with Local Expert
- Plymouth Harbour cruise with views of Mayflower Steps, Barbican, Royal Citadel and Plymouth Hoe
Landmarks Dartmoor National Park Plymouth Harbour Mayflower Steps Barbican Royal Citadel Plymouth Hoe - Day 19
Torquay to London
Torquay to London- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Clermont Victoria, London)
Included Activities
- Stonehenge visit with walking tour
Landmarks Salisbury Plain Stonehenge - Day 20
London
London- Meals
- Breakfast
