Itinerary
- Day 1
London
You'll get transferred to your hotel and have the rest of the day to settle in at your own pace. Stop by the hotel reception in the afternoon to check what tour information they have posted there.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Brentford Lock), Hotel (Ibis London Earls Court), Hotel (Stamford Bridge Fulham Road)
- Day 2
London
This morning brings a city tour covering Westminster, Parliament, the City, and views along the Thames. The afternoon is yours to relax or take the optional Thames Valley excursion to Windsor Castle if interested. Later, head to Piccadilly around evening time to meet up for a walk through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho before catching a bus back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Brentford Lock), Hotel (Ibis London Earls Court), Hotel (Stamford Bridge Fulham Road)
Included Activities
- City tour of London visiting Westminster, Parliament, the City, and the Thames
- Evening walk through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho
Optional Activities
- Thames Valley optional visit including the town of Windsor and Windsor Castle
Landmarks Westminster Parliament The City River Thames Windsor Castle Piccadilly Circus Leicester Square Chinatown Soho 
- Day 3
London
You have the entire day to yourself in London. Wander around at your own pace, checking out neighborhoods and areas that catch your eye. It's a chance to find what you're interested in without a structured itinerary.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Brentford Lock), Hotel (Ibis London Earls Court), Hotel (Stamford Bridge Fulham Road)
- Day 4
London to Cambridge - York - Durham
Head north from London toward Cambridge, where you'll walk through the famous colleges in the city. After grabbing lunch, continue on to York to see the cathedral, walk along the old Roman walls, and check out the shopping streets. By late afternoon, you'll arrive in Durham to see the medieval town and its cathedral overlooking the castle.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marriott Royal County), Hotel (Radisson Blu Durham)
Included Activities
- Visit to Cambridge colleges
- Visit to York cathedral, Roman walls, and shopping streets
- Visit to Durham cathedral and castle
Landmarks Cambridge Colleges York Minster York Roman Walls Durham Cathedral Durham Castle 
- Day 5
Durham to Alnwick - Edinburgh
Travel north into Scotland with a stop in Alnwick to see the medieval castle and gardens known from Harry Potter. Continue to Edinburgh, arriving around midday, where you'll join a panoramic tour with a local guide through Scotland's vibrant capital and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Edinburgh Park), Hotel (Delta By Marriott Edinburgh), Hotel (Moxy Edinburgh Airport)
Included Activities
- Visit to Alnwick Castle and gardens
- Panoramic tour of Edinburgh with local guide
Landmarks Alnwick Castle Alnwick Gardens Edinburgh Castle 
- Day 6
Edinburgh to Inverness - Loch Ness - Fort Augustus - Glasgow
Start this morning with coffee and a stroll in Pitlochry before heading into the Scottish Highlands. Pass through Inverness and stop at Urquhart Castle, then take a boat ride on Loch Ness. From there, travel past Fort Augustus and Fort William at the base of Ben Nevis, through high plateaus and along Loch Lomond, arriving 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
- Stroll in Pitlochry
- Visit to Urquhart Castle with admission included
- Boat ride on Loch Ness
- Stop at Fort Augustus
- Stop at Fort William
Landmarks Pitlochry Inverness Loch Ness Urquhart Castle Fort Augustus Fort William Ben Nevis Loch Lomond 
- Day 7
Glasgow to Belfast
Leave Glasgow heading south toward Cairnryan where you'll board a ferry to Northern Ireland. Arrive in Belfast, the capital, and have free time to explore this city that's gone through significant changes since 1998.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ten Square), Hotel (Clayton Belfast)
Optional Activities
- Titanic Museum visit (recommended, at extra cost)
Landmarks Titanic Museum 
- Day 8
Belfast to Cushendun - Ballycastle - Giant's Causeway - Derry
After breakfast, drive through Cushendun, a conservation area known for its architecture and natural surroundings. Stop in Ballycastle around midday for lunch. You'll visit the famous Bushmills distillery with a guided tour included, then head to Giant's Causeway to see the distinctive basalt columns. Finish the day in Derry, a historic walled city where you'll have free time and stay overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (City Hotel Derry), Hotel (Maldron Derry)
Included Activities
- Pass through Cushendun conservation area
- Visit to Bushmills whiskey distillery with entrance and guided tour included
- Visit to Giant's Causeway with entrance included
Landmarks Cushendun Ballycastle Bushmills Distillery Giant's Causeway Derry 
- Day 9
Derry to Donegal - Marble Arch - Belfast
Travel through mountain scenery into the Republic of Ireland toward Donegal, a lively small town where you'll visit the medieval castle with admission included. Return to Northern Ireland and explore Marble Arch Caves, one of Europe's major cave systems. From there, continue back to Belfast with time to yourself.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ten Square), Hotel (Clayton Belfast)
Included Activities
- Visit to Donegal medieval castle with admission included
- Visit to Marble Arch Caves with admission included
Landmarks Donegal Castle Marble Arch Caves 
- Day 10
Belfast to Hillsborough Castle - Monasterboice - Dublin
Head to Hillsborough Castle just outside Belfast to see this 18th-century Georgian mansion with its woodlands and gardens. Cross into the Republic of Ireland to visit Monasterboice, an ancient monastic site featuring tall Celtic crosses. Arrive in Dublin mid-afternoon with the rest of the day free.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballsbridge Hotel), Hotel (Maldron Parnell Square), Hotel (Clayton Leopardstown), Hotel (Academy Plaza)
Included Activities
- Visit to Hillsborough Castle with admission included
- Visit to Monasterboice ancient monastic settlement with admission included
Landmarks Hillsborough Castle Monasterboice Muiredach's Cross 
- Day 11
Dublin
Start with a panoramic tour of Dublin. Walk along the River Liffey, visit its parks, and see Trinity College from the outside before exploring the vibrant downtown streets. After that, the afternoon is yours to wander around the city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballsbridge Hotel), Hotel (Maldron Parnell Square), Hotel (Clayton Leopardstown), Hotel (Academy Plaza)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Dublin including River Liffey, parks, historic university, and Trinity College exterior
Landmarks River Liffey Trinity College 
- Day 12
Dublin to Powerscourt - Kilkenny - Cashel - Cork
Leave Dublin for Powerscourt to see gardens considered Ireland's most beautiful, with fountains and Japanese garden sections. Continue to Kilkenny for lunch and a walk around town. Later, visit Rock of Cashel, a medieval fortress with historical significance. Arrive in Cork by evening for a stroll through the city center, and dinner is included.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu Cork), Hotel (Clayton Silver Springs)
Included Activities
- Visit to Powerscourt Gardens with admission included
- Visit to Rock of Cashel with admission included
Landmarks Powerscourt Gardens Kilkenny Rock of Cashel 
- Day 13
Cork to Kinsale - Killarney - Limerick
Head to Kinsale, stopping at Charles Fort for ocean views beside a 17th-century fortress, then explore Kinsale's historic center. Travel to Killarney for lunch and a walk. You'll take a horse-drawn carriage through the National Park and a short lake cruise with views of Ross Castle. Stop in Adare to see its stone and thatched cottages before reaching Limerick mid-afternoon with time to explore. Dinner is included.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Maldron Limerick)
Included Activities
- Stop at Charles Fort with ocean views
- Jaunting Car Tour through Killarney National Park with lake cruise and Ross Castle views (included)
Landmarks Charles Fort Kinsale Killarney National Park Ross Castle Adare 
- Day 14
Limerick to Bunratty - Cliffs of Moher - Galway
Visit Bunratty Folk Park with admission included to learn about traditional Irish life through historic cottages and the castle representing medieval times. Stop at Poulnabrone Dolmen where you might see sheep herding. See the Cliffs of Moher overlooking the ocean with admission included, and those interested can climb O'Brien's Tower. Travel through Burren National Park before arriving in Galway.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jurys Inn Galway), Hotel (Maldron Sandy Road)
Included Activities
- Visit to Folk Park in Bunratty with tickets included
- View of Poulnabrone Dolmen
- Visit to Cliffs of Moher with admission included
- Travel through Burren National Park
Optional Activities
- Walk to O'Brien's Tower at Cliffs of Moher (optional)
Landmarks Bunratty Folk Park Bunratty Castle Poulnabrone Dolmen Cliffs of Moher O'Brien's Tower Burren National Park 
- Day 15
Galway to Cong - Clonmacnoise - Dublin
Head to Cong, a picturesque village in a beautiful lake setting. Check out the Royal Abbey ruins and walk around Ashford Castle, now a hotel. Travel to Clonmacnoise for a guided tour of the Celtic monastic ruins. From there, continue on to Dublin, arriving in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballsbridge Hotel), Hotel (Maldron Parnell Square), Hotel (Clayton Leopardstown), Hotel (Academy Plaza)
Included Activities
- Visit to Royal Abbey ruins in Cong
- Stroll around Ashford Castle
- Visit to Celtic monastic ruins at Clonmacnoise with guided tour included
Landmarks Cong Royal Abbey Ashford Castle Clonmacnoise 
- Day 16
Dublin
After breakfast, your trip comes to an end, taking with you the memories from this journey through Britain and Ireland.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
