Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Durham
You'll leave London and head north through England, making your first stop in Cambridge to walk around the university colleges. The journey continues to York where you can see the cathedral and Roman walls. After spending time on York's shopping streets, you'll travel further north to Durham. There you'll explore the medieval town center and check out the cathedral before the day ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marriott Royal County), Hotel (Radisson Blu Durham)
Optional Activities
- Explore Cambridge colleges
- Walk York's shopping streets and explore the city
- Explore Durham medieval town center
Landmarks Cambridge University Colleges York Minster York City Walls Durham Cathedral 
- Day 2
Durham to Edinburgh
Starting from the Scottish border, you'll stop in Alnwick to see the town and its medieval castle, the one used in Harry Potter filming. By mid-morning you'll arrive in Edinburgh for a panoramic tour of Scotland's capital. The city has UNESCO World Heritage status and you'll see Edinburgh Castle overlooking everything from above. Take time to walk around and get a sense of the vibrant atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Edinburgh Park), Hotel (Delta By Marriott Edinburgh), Hotel (Moxy Edinburgh Airport)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Edinburgh with local guide
Optional Activities
- Explore Alnwick castle and gardens
Landmarks Alnwick Castle Edinburgh Castle 
- Day 3
Edinburgh to Glasgow
This day takes you through the Scottish Highlands starting with coffee and a walk in Pitlochry. You'll pass near Inverness and head to Loch Ness to see Urquhart Castle's ruins and take a boat ride on the loch itself. After that you'll travel through Fort Augustus and Fort William, which sits at the base of Ben Nevis. The route then crosses high plateaus past Loch Lomond before you arrive in Glasgow by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Premier Inn Glasgow City Center South), Hotel (Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport Ihg), Hotel (Moxy Glasgow Sec), Hotel (Novotel Glasgow Centre)
Included Activities
- Urquhart Castle visit
- Boat ride on Loch Ness
Optional Activities
- Coffee and stroll in Pitlochry
- Explore Fort Augustus
- Explore Fort William
Landmarks Pitlochry Urquhart Castle Loch Ness Fort Augustus Ben Nevis Loch Lomond 
- Day 4
Glasgow to Belfast
You'll travel south through Scotland to Cairnryan and board a ferry for the crossing to Northern Ireland. Once you arrive in Belfast, you'll find a city that's undergone significant change since 1998. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city on your own and get a feel for its complex history and current revival.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ten Square), Hotel (Clayton Belfast)
Optional Activities
- Visit Titanic Museum
Landmarks Titanic Museum 
- Day 5
Belfast to Derry
After breakfast you'll travel through Cushendun, a conservation village on the scenic Antrim Coast, then head to Ballycastle for lunch. Next you'll visit Bushmills to tour the world's oldest licensed whiskey distillery with a guide. Later you'll see Giant's Causeway with its basalt columns stretching into the Atlantic. The day ends in Derry, a historic walled city that blends old and new.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (City Hotel Derry), Hotel (Maldron Derry)
Included Activities
- Bushmills distillery visit and guided tour
- Giant's Causeway visit
Optional Activities
- Explore Cushendun
- Lunch in Ballycastle
Landmarks Cushendun Ballycastle Bushmills Distillery Giant's Causeway 
- Day 6
Derry to Belfast
You'll travel through beautiful mountain scenery in the Republic of Ireland heading to Donegal, a charming small town. There you can visit Donegal Castle before returning to Northern Ireland. After that comes a visit to Marble Arch Caves, one of Europe's most remarkable cave systems with underground rivers running through it. You'll have free time for lunch, then head back to Belfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ten Square), Hotel (Clayton Belfast)
Included Activities
- Donegal Castle visit
- Marble Arch Caves visit
Landmarks Donegal Castle Marble Arch Caves 
- Day 7
Belfast to Dublin
The morning starts at Hillsborough Castle, the official government residence in Northern Ireland, where you can see Georgian architecture and beautiful gardens and woodlands. After lunch you'll cross into the Republic of Ireland and visit Monasterboice, an ancient 5th-century monastic settlement with tall Celtic crosses. From there you'll continue to Dublin, arriving mid-afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballsbridge Hotel), Hotel (Maldron Parnell Square), Hotel (Academy Plaza), Hotel (Clayton Leopardstown)
Included Activities
- Hillsborough Castle visit
- Monasterboice visit
Landmarks Hillsborough Castle Monasterboice 
- Day 8
Dublin
You'll start with a panoramic tour of Dublin, exploring the banks of the River Liffey, parks, and historic Trinity College. Walking around the downtown streets gives you a good sense of the city's atmosphere. You'll see the exterior of Trinity College and then have the afternoon free to explore whatever interests you most.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballsbridge Hotel), Hotel (Maldron Parnell Square), Hotel (Academy Plaza), Hotel (Clayton Leopardstown)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Dublin
Landmarks River Liffey Trinity College Dublin 
- Day 9
Dublin to Liverpool
Early in the morning you'll board a ferry for a three to three-and-a-half hour journey to Wales. The first stop is Caernarfon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with an impressive castle dominating the town. You'll have time for lunch and exploring before heading to Liverpool. There you'll enjoy a short bus tour of this World Heritage Site and major port city.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Liverpool Centre), Hotel (Atlantic Tower Liverpool By Sunday), Hotel (Novotel Paddington Village)
Included Activities
- Short bus tour of Liverpool
Optional Activities
- Visit The Beatles Museum
- Explore Caernarfon castle and town
Landmarks Caernarfon Castle The Beatles Museum 
- Day 10
Liverpool to London
You'll explore central England starting in Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare's hometown, with free time for lunch and looking around. From there you'll go to Oxford, a historic university town that's educated kings, politicians, philosophers, and scientists. The drive continues to London where you'll arrive in the evening to finish your journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Optional Activities
- Explore Stratford-upon-Avon
- Explore Oxford
Landmarks Stratford-upon-Avon Oxford University 
