Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris to Rouen
You'll start in central Paris and head to the Eiffel Tower with access to the second floor, getting great views of the city. After that, there's a relaxing boat cruise along the Seine where you can take in the riverside scenery. You'll have some free time to wander around Paris on your own before traveling southeast to Rouen in Normandy. Once there, you'll explore the historic medieval center with its charming streets and see the impressive Gothic cathedral.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kyriad Rouen Centre), Hotel (Bb Rouen Centre Rive Gauche), Hotel (Ibis Rouen Center Champs De Mars), Hotel (Holiday Inn Rouen Centre)
Included Activities
- Visit Eiffel Tower with access to second floor
- Boat trip along River Seine
Optional Activities
- Explore Paris city center during free afternoon
Landmarks Eiffel Tower River Seine Rouen Cathedral 
- Day 2
Rouen to London
Starting in Rouen's historic center, you'll take time to walk through the old streets before heading north toward the English Channel. Then you'll cross by ferry into England and arrive in Canterbury, which served as the religious heart of the country. From there, it's on to London where you'll check out the Tower Bridge area and settle into your hotel for the night.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Excel Docklands), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express London Wimbledon South), Hotel (Novotel London Wembley)
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing across English Channel
Optional Activities
- Explore Rouen city center
- Explore Canterbury historic center
- Free time in Tower Bridge area
Landmarks Tower Bridge Canterbury Cathedral 
- Day 3
London
A local guide takes you on a panoramic tour showing London's culture and history. You'll see Parliament, the River Thames, and Buckingham Palace, and if you're lucky, catch the Changing of the Guard. Later in the evening, you'll head to the entertainment districts where Piccadilly, Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho come alive with theaters and restaurants. You'll have dinner at one of the many places around here before returning to your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Excel Docklands), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express London Wimbledon South), Hotel (Novotel London Wembley)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of London with local guide
- Evening stroll through Piccadilly, Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho
Optional Activities
- Witness Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (depending on dates)
Landmarks Parliament River Thames Buckingham Palace Piccadilly Circus Leicester Square Chinatown, London Soho, London 
- Day 4
London to Durham
Heading north through England, you'll first stop in Cambridge to admire its historic colleges with their beautiful architecture. After lunch, you'll continue to York where there's a cathedral to see, Roman walls to walk along, and busy shopping streets to explore at your own pace. Later, you'll drive further north to Durham, a medieval town featuring a cathedral and castle that create a striking view together.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marriott Royal County), Hotel (Radisson Blu Durham)
Optional Activities
- Explore Cambridge colleges
- Visit York Cathedral
- Explore York's Roman walls and shopping streets
- Explore Durham medieval town center
Landmarks Cambridge University Colleges York Minster Roman Walls of York Durham Cathedral Durham Castle 
- Day 5
Durham to Edinburgh
You're heading into Scotland with a stop in Alnwick, a town known for its gardens and a medieval castle you might recognize from Harry Potter films. Continuing on, you'll reach Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, which sits among Northern Europe's most vibrant cities. A local guide will show you the UNESCO World Heritage Site center with its monuments and the castle that overlooks the steep streets and parks below.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Premier Inn Edinburgh Park Airport), Hotel (Novotel Edinburgh Park), Hotel (Delta By Marriott Edinburgh), Hotel (Moxy Edinburgh Airport)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Edinburgh with local guide
Optional Activities
- Explore Alnwick's gardens
- Visit Alnwick Castle
Landmarks Alnwick Castle Alnwick Gardens Edinburgh Castle 
- Day 6
Edinburgh
Today is yours to spend as you like in Edinburgh. You can wander through different neighborhoods, find quiet spots in the parks, or check out shops and cafes. The city reveals something different on every corner, so take your time and explore at your own pace.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Premier Inn Edinburgh Park Airport), Hotel (Novotel Edinburgh Park), Hotel (Delta By Marriott Edinburgh), Hotel (Moxy Edinburgh Airport)
Optional Activities
- Explore Edinburgh city at leisure
- Day 7
Edinburgh to Inverness
Leaving Edinburgh, you'll stop to photograph The Kelpies, enormous horse sculptures from Scottish mythology. Next, you'll go to Stirling to see its great castle, which you'll have time to explore inside. From there, you'll head into the Scottish Highlands, stopping in Pitlochry for lunch and a walk around this town in the whisky region. You'll also visit Culloden, a historic battle site, before arriving in Inverness for the night, where the castle overlooks the city and River Ness.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pentahotel Inverness), Hotel (Bb Inverness)
Included Activities
- Visit Stirling Castle
Optional Activities
- Photograph The Kelpies sculptures
- Explore Stirling historic center
- Explore Pitlochry town
- Visit Culloden battlefield site
- Explore Inverness city center
- Walk along River Ness and suspension bridge
Landmarks The Kelpies Stirling Castle Culloden Battlefield Inverness Castle 
- Day 8
Inverness
Today takes you through northern Scotland's dramatic scenery with forests, lochs, and remote landscapes. You'll visit Eilean Donan Castle and explore inside, then stop in Fort Augustus for lunch and a walk. In the afternoon, you'll take a boat tour on Loch Ness and visit the medieval Urquhart Castle. The day finishes at a traditional whiskey distillery where you'll learn about Scotland's national drink and have a tasting.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pentahotel Inverness), Hotel (Bb Inverness)
Included Activities
- Visit Eilean Donan Castle
- Boat tour on Loch Ness
- Visit Urquhart Castle
- Whisky Distillery with tasting
Optional Activities
- Visit Fort Augustus sluice gate system
Landmarks Eilean Donan Castle Loch Ness Urquhart Castle 
- Day 9
Inverness to Glasgow
You'll continue through beautiful Scottish landscapes, stopping in Spean Bridge to see a World War II monument. Then it's to Fort William at the base of Ben Nevis, the UK's highest mountain. You'll pass Kilchurn Castle with its ruins by the lake before reaching Inveraray for lunch in this quiet village by Loch Fyne. From there, you'll drive back along Loch Lomond's shores and arrive in Glasgow in the evening with time to see the city center.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Premier Inn Glasgow City Center South), Hotel (Maldron Glasgow City)
Optional Activities
- Visit Spean Bridge World War II monument
- Explore Fort William
- View Kilchurn Castle
- Explore Inveraray village
- Explore Glasgow city center
Landmarks Spean Bridge War Monument Ben Nevis Fort William Kilchurn Castle Inveraray Castle Loch Lomond 
- Day 10
Glasgow to Dublin
From Glasgow, you'll head south toward Cairnryan where you'll board a ferry. You'll cross to Northern Ireland and arrive in Belfast, a city with a complex history. Then you'll continue into the Republic of Ireland, reaching Dublin by the end of the day.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballsbridge Hotel), Hotel (Maldron Parnell Square), Hotel (Clayton Leopardstown), Hotel (Academy Plaza)
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Scotland to Northern Ireland
Optional Activities
- Explore Belfast city
Landmarks Belfast 
- Day 11
Dublin
A local guide takes you on a panoramic tour of Dublin, showing you the peaceful capital. You'll stroll along the River Liffey, walk through parks, see the historic university, and explore the lively downtown streets. You'll see Trinity College from outside, and then the afternoon is free for you to discover more of the city on your own.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballsbridge Hotel), Hotel (Maldron Parnell Square), Hotel (Clayton Leopardstown), Hotel (Academy Plaza)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Dublin with local guide
Optional Activities
- Stroll along River Liffey
- Explore Dublin parks and streets
- Visit Trinity College exterior
Landmarks River Liffey Trinity College Dublin 
- Day 12
Dublin to Cork
You'll leave Dublin for Powerscourt, nearby, to see the magnificent 18th-century gardens with fountains and Japanese gardens included. Then it's to Kilkenny where you can grab lunch and walk around this lively town. Further south, you'll see the Rock of Cashel, a medieval fortress with a significant place in Irish history. You'll arrive in Cork by evening for a stroll in Ireland's second city, and dinner is provided.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu Cork), Hotel (Clayton Silver Springs)
Included Activities
- Visit Powerscourt Gardens
- Visit Rock of Cashel
Optional Activities
- Explore Kilkenny town
- Explore Cork city center
Landmarks Powerscourt Gardens Rock of Cashel 
- Day 13
Cork to Limerick
Starting with a stop at Charles Fort for ocean views beside this 17th-century fortress, you'll then explore Kinsale, a seaside town many consider one of Ireland's most beautiful. Later, you'll reach Killarney and have time for lunch and a walk. You'll take a traditional horse-drawn Jaunting Car tour through Killarney National Park, going through gardens and along the lake to Ross Castle. A short cruise is included to see the lake views. You'll also stop briefly in Adare with its charming cottages and abbey ruins. You'll arrive in Limerick by mid-afternoon with time to explore the center, castle, river, cathedral, or shops, and dinner is included.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Maldron Limerick)
Included Activities
- Jaunting Car Tour through Killarney National Park
- Short cruise on Killarney Lake
Optional Activities
- Visit Charles Fort at Kinsale
- Explore Kinsale historic center
- Explore Killarney town
- Visit Ross Castle
- Stop in Adare village
- Explore Limerick city center
- Visit Limerick Castle
- Walk along Limerick River
- Explore Limerick Cathedral
- Visit Limerick shopping center
Landmarks Charles Fort Kinsale Killarney National Park Ross Castle Adare Limerick Castle 
- Day 14
Limerick to Galway
Folk Park in Bunratty is your first stop, where you can learn about traditional Irish life through old cottages and markets, plus see a castle showing medieval times. Next, you'll go to Caherconnell to see the Poulnabrone Dolmen and possibly watch sheep herding. You'll then visit the Cliffs of Moher overlooking the ocean, with an option to walk to O'Brien's Tower. After driving through the beautiful landscapes of Burren National Park, you'll arrive in Galway.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jurys Inn Galway), Hotel (Maldron Sandy Road)
Included Activities
- Visit Bunratty Folk Park
- Visit Cliffs of Moher
Optional Activities
- View Poulnabrone Dolmen at Caherconnell
- Walk to O'Brien's Tower at Cliffs of Moher
- Explore Burren National Park
Landmarks Bunratty Folk Park Poulnabrone Dolmen Cliffs of Moher O'Brien's Tower Burren National Park 
- Day 15
Galway to Dublin
You'll head to Cong, a beautiful village in a lake area, where you can see the Royal Abbey ruins and walk around Ashford Castle, a medieval castle now operating as a hotel. From there, you'll go to Clonmacnoise to explore Celtic monastic ruins with a guided tour included. Then you'll travel back to Dublin, arriving in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballsbridge Hotel), Hotel (Maldron Parnell Square), Hotel (Clayton Leopardstown), Hotel (Academy Plaza)
Included Activities
- Visit Celtic monastic ruins of Clonmacnoise with guided tour
Optional Activities
- Visit Royal Abbey ruins in Cong
- Explore Cong village
- View Ashford Castle
Landmarks Cong Royal Abbey of Cong Ashford Castle Clonmacnoise 
- Day 16
Dublin to Liverpool
Early morning, you'll board a ferry for about three to three-and-a-half hours crossing to Wales. You'll arrive in Caernarfon, a World Heritage Site with an impressive castle dominating the seaside town. After time for lunch and a stroll, you'll head to Liverpool for a short bus tour of this World Heritage Site with the UK's second-largest port.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Liverpool Centre), Hotel (Atlantic Tower Liverpool By Sunday)
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Dublin to Wales
Optional Activities
- Explore Caernarfon and castle
- Stroll through Caernarfon seaside
- Short bus tour of Liverpool
- Visit The Beatles Museum
Landmarks Caernarfon Castle 
- Day 17
Liverpool to Portsmouth
You'll travel through southern England, first stopping in Stratford-upon-Avon for lunch and a leisurely walk. Then you'll go to Oxford, a city famous for its universities and history. From there, it's to Portsmouth where you'll board a modern ferry headed to France. You'll spend the night onboard in en-suite double cabins with bunk beds.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Barco Portsmouth-saint Malo)
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Portsmouth to Saint-Malo
Optional Activities
- Explore Stratford-upon-Avon
- Visit Oxford city
Landmarks Stratford-upon-Avon Oxford 
- Day 18
Portsmouth to Rennes
Arriving in Normandy, you'll head to Mont-Saint-Michel with time to explore this remarkable island city and abbey. Next, you'll stop in Saint-Malo in Brittany, where medieval walls surround the city, and you'll have time for lunch and exploration. You'll continue to Dinan, a charming Breton village where you can enjoy a crepe and drink. From there, it's to Rennes, Brittany's capital, with its fascinating historic center.
- Meals
- Snack (Typical crepe with a drink in Dinan)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Rennes Alma)
Included Activities
- Tasting a typical crepe with a drink in Dinan
Optional Activities
- Explore Mont-Saint-Michel and abbey
- Explore Saint-Malo walled city
- Explore Dinan village
- Explore Rennes historic center
Landmarks Mont-Saint-Michel Saint-Malo Dinan 
- Day 19
Rennes to Amboise
You'll leave for Angers where those interested can visit the castle with the largest medieval tapestry depicting the Apocalypse. Then you're heading to the Loire Valley and Tours, the region's capital on the Loire River. You'll have time to explore and grab lunch. In the afternoon, you'll visit Château de Villandry with admission to its magnificent gardens and flowers. You'll continue to Amboise for the night in a city known for its medieval quarter, and dinner is included.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Amboise)
Included Activities
- Visit Château de Villandry gardens
Optional Activities
- Visit Angers Castle and Apocalypse Tapestry
- Explore Tours city
- Explore Amboise medieval quarter
Landmarks Angers Castle Tours Loire River Château de Villandry 
- Day 20
Amboise to Paris
You'll start with a leisurely walk in Amboise to see Château du Clos Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci spent his final years. Then you'll explore Château de Chenonceau, a castle built like a bridge over the river. You'll also visit Chambord, the largest castle in the Loire Valley, with admission to the park. After that, you'll head to Paris and arrive in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Courtyard Marriot Paris St Denis), Hotel (Mercure Paris Porte De Versailles Expo), Hotel (Mercure Ivry Quai De Seine), Hotel (Mercure Paris La Defense 5)
Included Activities
- Visit Château de Chenonceau
- Visit Chambord Castle park
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Amboise
- Visit Château du Clos Lucé
Landmarks Château du Clos Lucé Château de Chenonceau Château de Chambord 
- Day 21
Paris
After breakfast, your tour comes to an end with wonderful memories to take home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
