Itinerary
- Day 1
Edinburgh
You'll arrive in Scotland and get transferred to your Edinburgh hotel. After checking in, the rest of the day is yours to explore the area at your own pace. Stop by the reception desk if you want information about available tours.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Premier Inn Edinburgh Park Airport), Hotel (Novotel Edinburgh Park), Hotel (Delta By Marriott Edinburgh), Hotel (Moxy Edinburgh Airport)
- Day 2
Edinburgh
Following breakfast, you'll join a guided panoramic tour with a local guide who'll show you the UNESCO World Heritage city center, Edinburgh Castle perched above the skyline, the steep historic streets, and the city's parks. Later in the afternoon you're free to wander around on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Premier Inn Edinburgh Park Airport), Hotel (Novotel Edinburgh Park), Hotel (Delta By Marriott Edinburgh), Hotel (Moxy Edinburgh Airport)
Included Activities
- Panoramic guided tour of Edinburgh with local guide
Landmarks Edinburgh Castle 
- Day 3
Edinburgh - Stirling - Pitlochry - Culloden - Inverness
You'll head north from Edinburgh with several stops along the way. First up are The Kelpies, those mythical horse sculptures worth photographing. Then Stirling Castle, one of Scotland's major fortresses. By midday you'll reach Pitlochry for lunch and a stroll through this whisky region town. After that, you'll stop at Culloden to see where a crucial Scottish battle took place. You'll arrive in Inverness (the Highlands capital) by evening with time for walks along the River Ness or the suspension bridge.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pentahotel Inverness), Hotel (Bb Inverness)
Included Activities
- Admission to Stirling Castle
Optional Activities
- Photography stop at The Kelpies
- Walk along the River Ness and suspension bridge in Inverness
Landmarks The Kelpies Stirling Castle Culloden Battlefield Inverness Castle 
- Day 4
Inverness
This day focuses on iconic Highland sites. You'll start at Eilean Donan Castle, a fortress right on the water. Stop in Fort Augustus to check out the sluice gate system and grab lunch. Later you're on a boat tour of Loch Ness before visiting the medieval Urquhart Castle. Your day ends at a traditional whisky distillery where you'll learn about Scotland's national drink and get a tasting included. You'll head back to Inverness for the night.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pentahotel Inverness), Hotel (Bb Inverness)
Included Activities
- Eilean Donan Castle admission
- Loch Ness boat tour
- Urquhart Castle admission
- Traditional whisky distillery visit with admission and tasting
Landmarks Eilean Donan Castle Fort Augustus Loch Ness Urquhart Castle 
- Day 5
Inverness - Fort William - Inveraray - Loch Lomond - Glasgow
Traveling through the Highlands, you'll visit a WWII monument at Spean Bridge, then head to Fort William, a popular tourist spot at the base of Ben Nevis (the UK's highest mountain). You'll pass by Kilchurn Castle ruins on a dark lake before reaching the small village of Inveraray on Loch Fyne for lunch. After that, the route takes you along Loch Lomond's shores before arriving in Glasgow for the evening to explore the city center.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Premier Inn Glasgow City Center South), Hotel (Maldron Glasgow City), Hotel (Yotel Glasgow), Hotel (Courtyard By Marriott Glasgow Sec)
Landmarks Ben Nevis Kilchurn Castle Inveraray Castle Loch Lomond 
- Day 6
Glasgow - Belfast - Dublin
You'll leave Glasgow and drive south to catch a ferry at Cairnryan heading to Northern Ireland. After crossing over, you'll arrive in Belfast, a city that's been transforming after its historical conflicts. From there you'll continue into Ireland, getting to Dublin by the end of the day.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballsbridge Hotel), Hotel (Maldron Parnell Square), Hotel (Clayton Leopardstown), Hotel (Academy Plaza)
Landmarks Belfast 
- Day 7
Dublin
Start with a guided panoramic tour of Dublin. You'll walk along the River Liffey, visit parks, see Trinity College from the outside (the historic university where many notable people studied), and wander through the lively downtown streets. The afternoon is yours to explore at a relaxed pace.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballsbridge Hotel), Hotel (Maldron Parnell Square), Hotel (Clayton Leopardstown), Hotel (Academy Plaza)
Included Activities
- Panoramic guided tour of Dublin
Landmarks River Liffey Trinity College Dublin 
- Day 8
Dublin - Powerscourt - Kilkenny - Cashel - Cork
You'll leave Dublin heading to Powerscourt to see its 18th-century gardens with fountains, Japanese sections, and a pet cemetery. Next stop is Kilkenny for lunch and time to walk around this energetic town. Then you'll see the Rock of Cashel, a medieval fortress symbolic of Irish resistance. By evening you'll arrive in Cork for a city stroll, and dinner's included.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu Cork), Hotel (Clayton Silver Springs)
Included Activities
- Powerscourt Gardens admission
- Rock of Cashel admission
Landmarks Powerscourt Gardens Rock of Cashel 
- Day 9
Cork - Kinsale - Killarney - Adare - Limerick
Starting in Kinsale, you'll stop at Charles Fort for ocean views beside this 17th-century fortress and explore the historic town center. Later you'll reach Killarney for lunch and a walk around. After that comes a horse-drawn jaunting car tour through the National Park with views of Ross Castle and lakeside gardens, plus a scenic lake cruise. You'll pass through Adare with its stone and thatched cottages and abbey ruins. By mid-afternoon you'll be in Limerick with time to check out the city center, castle, riverside, cathedral, or shops. Dinner's included.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Maldron Limerick)
Included Activities
- Jaunting Car tour through Killarney National Park
- Lake cruise in Killarney
Optional Activities
- Charles Fort visit in Kinsale
- Explore Limerick castle
- Walk along the Limerick river
- Visit Limerick cathedral
- Visit Limerick shopping center
Landmarks Charles Fort Ross Castle Killarney National Park Adare Village 
- Day 10
Limerick - Bunratty - Caherconnell - Cliffs of Moher - Galway
You'll explore Bunratty Folk Park to see how Irish people lived historically through traditional cottages, old markets, and a medieval castle. Next is Caherconnell where you can see the Poulnabrone Dolmen and watch sheep herding dogs if you're lucky. Then comes the Cliffs of Moher overlooking the ocean with the option to climb up to O'Brien's Tower. You'll drive through the striking landscapes of Burren National Park before arriving in Galway.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jurys Inn Galway), Hotel (Maldron Sandy Road)
Included Activities
- Bunratty Folk Park admission
- Cliffs of Moher admission
Optional Activities
- O'Brien's Tower climb at Cliffs of Moher
Landmarks Bunratty Folk Park Bunratty Castle Poulnabrone Dolmen Cliffs of Moher O'Brien's Tower Burren National Park 
- Day 11
Galway - Cong - Clonmacnoise - Dublin
You'll travel to Cong, a small village in a lovely lake area. There you'll see the Royal Abbey ruins and stroll around Ashford Castle, a medieval castle now operating as a hotel. From there, you'll head to Clonmacnoise to explore the Celtic monastic ruins on a guided tour. After that, it's back to Dublin, arriving by evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballsbridge Hotel), Hotel (Maldron Parnell Square), Hotel (Clayton Leopardstown), Hotel (Academy Plaza)
Included Activities
- Celtic monastic ruins of Clonmacnoise with guided tour
Optional Activities
- Royal Abbey ruins visit in Cong
- Ashford Castle stroll in Cong
Landmarks Cong Village Royal Abbey Ashford Castle Clonmacnoise 
- Day 12
Dublin - Caernarfon - Liverpool
Early morning means boarding a ferry for a three to three and a half hour journey to Wales. You'll arrive in Caernarfon, a seaside World Heritage Site known for its castle. You'll have time for lunch and a walk around. Next comes Liverpool for a short bus tour of this World Heritage Site home to the UK's second-largest port.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Liverpool Centre), Hotel (Atlantic Tower Liverpool By Sunday), Hotel (Novotel Paddington Village)
Optional Activities
- Beatles Museum visit in Liverpool
Landmarks Caernarfon Castle Liverpool Port 
- Day 13
Liverpool - Stratford-upon-Avon - Oxford - London
You're heading through central England now. First is Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare's hometown, where you can grab lunch and explore freely. Then Oxford, where you'll see centuries of history in education and culture, the university that educated kings, politicians, philosophers, and scientists. You'll arrive in London by evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Earls Court), Hotel (Holiday Inn Brentford Lock), Hotel (Stamford Bridge Fulham Road)
Landmarks Stratford-upon-Avon Oxford 
- Day 14
London
Beginning with a guided city tour, you'll see Westminster, Parliament, the City, and the Thames. Your afternoon is open. There's an optional trip to the Thames Valley including Windsor Castle. Later that evening you'll do a guided walk through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho, exploring the vibrant atmosphere, theaters, and entertainment scene before getting bused back to your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Earls Court), Hotel (Holiday Inn Brentford Lock), Hotel (Stamford Bridge Fulham Road)
Included Activities
- London city tour of Westminster, Parliament, the City, and the Thames
Optional Activities
- Thames Valley visit including Windsor Castle
Landmarks Westminster Palace of Westminster River Thames Piccadilly Circus Leicester Square Chinatown, London Soho, London Windsor Castle 
- Day 15
London
This day is completely free. You can explore London however you like, checking out neighborhoods and attractions at your own pace, letting different parts of the city reveal themselves to you.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Earls Court), Hotel (Holiday Inn Brentford Lock), Hotel (Stamford Bridge Fulham Road)
- Day 16
London
After breakfast, your tour wraps up. You'll head out with lasting memories from your journey across Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and England.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
