Itinerary
- Day 1
London
You'll arrive in London and head to your hotel to check in and settle down. After getting comfortable, stop by the hotel reception in the afternoon where staff can fill you in on what your tour includes and answer any questions.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Premier Inn Putney Bridge), Hotel (Holiday Inn Brentford Lock), Hotel (Ibis London Earls Court), Hotel (Stamford Bridge Fulham Road)
- Day 2
London
Start with a guided city tour through Westminster, Parliament, the City, and along the Thames to see how it all connects. The afternoon is yours to explore on your own, or you can join an optional trip to Windsor and its castle if that interests you. Later, meet up at Piccadilly for an evening walk through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho before heading back to the hotel by bus.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Premier Inn Putney Bridge), Hotel (Holiday Inn Brentford Lock), Hotel (Ibis London Earls Court), Hotel (Stamford Bridge Fulham Road)
Included Activities
- City tour of London including Westminster, Parliament, the City, and the Thames
Optional Activities
- Visit to Thames Valley 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 full day to yourself in London. Wander through different neighborhoods, visit attractions that appeal to you, or find hidden spots you've heard about. It's a good chance to move at your own pace and see what catches your interest.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Premier Inn Putney Bridge), Hotel (Holiday Inn Brentford Lock), Hotel (Ibis London Earls Court), Hotel (Stamford Bridge Fulham Road)
- Day 4
London to Cambridge - York - Durham
Leave London and head north, stopping in Cambridge to see the beautiful college buildings. From there, continue to York where you'll look at the cathedral, walk along the Roman walls, and have time to explore the shopping streets. The day ends in Durham, a medieval town with a cathedral that sits near the castle.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marriott Royal County), Hotel (Radisson Blu Durham)
Landmarks Cambridge Colleges York Cathedral York Roman Walls Durham Cathedral 
- Day 5
Durham to Alnwick - Edinburgh
Travel into Scotland with a stop in Alnwick to see its famous gardens and medieval castle from the Harry Potter films. Then arrive in Edinburgh around midday. You'll get a panoramic tour with a local guide covering Scotland's capital, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its castle sitting above steep streets and parks.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Edinburgh Park), Hotel (Delta By Marriott Edinburgh), Hotel (Moxy Edinburgh Airport)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Edinburgh with local guide
Landmarks Alnwick Castle Alnwick Gardens Edinburgh Castle 
- Day 6
Edinburgh to Inverness - Loch Ness - Fort Augustus - Glasgow
Head through the Scottish Highlands starting with coffee and a walk in Pitlochry. Pass by Inverness near Loch Ness, then visit Urquhart Castle and take a boat ride on the loch. Continue past Fort Augustus and Fort William at Ben Nevis's base, then go through high plateaus with views of Loch Lomond before reaching Glasgow by evening. (November 15 to February groups take a different route through a whisky distillery and Stirling Castle.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Premier Inn Glasgow City Center South), Hotel (Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport Ihg), Hotel (Moxy Glasgow Sec), Hotel (Novotel Glasgow Centre)
Included Activities
- Visit to Urquhart Castle with admission included
- Boat ride on Loch Ness
Landmarks Pitlochry Loch Ness Urquhart Castle Fort Augustus Fort William Ben Nevis Loch Lomond 
- Day 7
Glasgow to Belfast
Leave Glasgow heading south to Cairnryan and board a ferry to Northern Ireland. You'll arrive in Belfast, the capital, and have time to explore on your own. Since the 1998 peace agreement, the city has changed quite a bit. If you're interested, the Titanic Museum is in the historic shipyard where that ship was built.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ten Square), Hotel (Clayton Belfast)
Optional Activities
- Visit to Titanic Museum in historic shipyard
Landmarks Titanic Museum 
- Day 8
Belfast to Cushendun - Ballycastle - Giant's Causeway - Derry
After breakfast, pass through Cushendun, a conservation area on the Antrim Coast. Stop in Ballycastle for lunch, then visit the world's oldest licensed whiskey distillery in Bushmills on a guided tour. See the Giant's Causeway with its roughly 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns formed about 60 million years ago. Arrive in Derry, a walled city with history and modern elements, where you'll have free time and stay overnight.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (City Hotel Derry), Hotel (Maldron Derry)
Included Activities
- Visit to Bushmills whiskey distillery with entrance and guided tour included
- Giant's Causeway with entrance included
Landmarks Cushendun Ballycastle Bushmills Whiskey Distillery Giant's Causeway Derry 
- Day 9
Derry to Donegal - Marble Arch - Belfast
Travel through mountain scenery in the Republic of Ireland to Donegal, a lively town with lots of character. Visit the medieval castle with admission included. Head back into Northern Ireland to explore the Marble Arch Caves, one of Europe's remarkable cave systems with over 11 km of passages formed over 330 million years ago. After lunch, continue to Belfast where you'll arrive with free time.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ten Square), Hotel (Clayton Belfast)
Included Activities
- Visit to Donegal 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
Start near Belfast at Hillsborough Castle, an 18th-century Georgian mansion and official government residence set in woodlands and gardens. After lunch, cross into the Republic of Ireland to visit Monasterboice, a 5th-century monastic settlement known for its tall Celtic crosses, especially Muiredach's Cross. You'll reach Dublin mid-afternoon with time to explore.
- 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 with admission included
Landmarks Hillsborough Castle Monasterboice 
- Day 11
Dublin
Begin with a panoramic tour of Dublin, Ireland's peaceful capital. Walk along the River Liffey banks, see parks and the historic university, and stroll through vibrant downtown. You'll see Trinity College from the outside. The afternoon is open for you to explore on your own.
- 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 downtown streets
Landmarks River Liffey Trinity College 
- Day 12
Dublin to Powerscourt - Kilkenny - Rock of Cashel - Cork
Head to Powerscourt to see the 18th-century Powerscourt Gardens, some say the most beautiful in Ireland. You'll see fountains, Japanese gardens, and a pet cemetery. Travel to Kilkenny with lunch time and a walk through this lively town. Continue south to the Rock of Cashel, a medieval fortress tied to Irish history. Arrive in Cork by evening with time for a stroll and dinner included.
- Meals
- 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 - Adare - Limerick
Depart for Kinsale, stopping at Charles Fort for ocean views and a look at this 17th-century fortress. Explore Kinsale's historic center, one of Ireland's most beautiful coastal towns. Travel to Killarney with lunch and a walk. Take a romantic horse-drawn carriage tour through the National Park visiting gardens and lakeside Ross Castle, then a short scenic lake cruise. Stop in Adare to see charming stone and thatched-roof cottages and abbey ruins. Arrive mid-afternoon in Limerick with time to check out the city center, castle, river, cathedral, or shopping. Dinner included.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Maldron Limerick)
Included Activities
- Jaunting Car tour through Killarney National Park on horse-drawn carriage including visit to Ross Castle
- Short scenic cruise on Killarney lakes
Landmarks Charles Fort Kinsale Killarney National Park Ross Castle Adare 
- Day 14
Limerick to Bunratty - Caherconnell - Cliffs of Moher - Galway
Visit Folk Park at Bunratty with admission included, seeing traditional cottages, old markets, and a castle from medieval times. Go to Caherconnell to see the Poulnabrone Dolmen and possibly watch sheep herding. See the Cliffs of Moher overlooking the ocean with admission included, and those who want to can walk to O'Brien's Tower. Travel through Burren National Park with its striking landscapes, then arrive in Galway.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jurys Inn Galway), Hotel (Maldron Sandy Road)
Included Activities
- Visit to Bunratty Folk Park with tickets included
- Visit to Cliffs of Moher with admission included
Optional Activities
- Walk to O'Brien's Tower at Cliffs of Moher
Landmarks Bunratty Folk Park Caherconnell 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 area. Visit the Royal Abbey ruins and walk around Ashford Castle, a stunning medieval castle now operating as a hotel. Travel to Clonmacnoise to see Celtic monastic ruins with guided tour and tickets included. Continue to Dublin, arriving in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballsbridge Hotel), Hotel (Maldron Parnell Square), Hotel (Clayton Leopardstown), Hotel (Academy Plaza)
Included Activities
- Visit to Celtic monastic ruins of Clonmacnoise with tickets and guided tour included
Landmarks Cong Royal Abbey Ashford Castle Clonmacnoise 
- Day 16
Dublin to Caernarfon - Liverpool
Board a ferry early in the morning for a three to three-and-a-half hour journey to Wales. Stop in Caernarfon, a seaside World Heritage Site dominated by an impressive castle, with time for lunch and a walk. Continue to Liverpool, also a World Heritage Site with the second-largest port in the UK. Take a short bus tour and consider visiting The Beatles Museum if interested.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Liverpool Centre), Hotel (Atlantic Tower Liverpool By Sunday), Hotel (Novotel Paddington Village)
Included Activities
- Bus tour of Liverpool
Optional Activities
- Visit to The Beatles Museum in Liverpool
Landmarks Caernarfon Castle The Beatles Museum 
- Day 17
Liverpool to Chester - Lichfield - Birmingham
After breakfast, travel to Chester on the Wales border, a historic city that preserves its Roman amphitheater, medieval wall, and fine architecture. Explore at your own pace. Stop for lunch in Lichfield, a picturesque town with cobbled streets and historic buildings, highlighted by its medieval cathedral with three spires. Continue to Birmingham, the UK's second-largest city and an Industrial Revolution hub. Check out the town hall area and the extensive canal network now lined with restaurants and entertainment.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hampton By Hilton Birmingham)
Landmarks Chester Roman Amphitheater Chester Medieval Wall Lichfield Cathedral 
- Day 18
Birmingham to Stratford - Stow-on-the-Wold - Gloucester - Bath
Leave for Stratford, a historic city from the 12th century on the River Avon and William Shakespeare's birthplace. You can visit his birthhouse if you want. Travel through nice scenery to Stow-on-the-Wold, a charming village with stone houses, a picturesque square, art galleries, and antique shops. Continue to Gloucester with lunch time at the lively docks and time to explore the historic center with its grand cathedral where some Harry Potter scenes were filmed. End the day in Bath, famous for its hot springs and Georgian architecture, with an optional visit to the Roman baths.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hampton By Hilton Bath City), Hotel (Double Tree By Hilton Bath)
Optional Activities
- Visit to Shakespeare's birthhouse in Stratford
- Visit to Roman baths in Bath
Landmarks Stratford-upon-Avon Shakespeare's Birthhouse River Avon Stow-on-the-Wold Gloucester Cathedral Roman Baths 
- Day 19
Bath to Stonehenge - Salisbury - London
Start in Bath with an optional visit to the Roman baths, then travel through southern England. See Stonehenge, one of the world's most famous prehistoric monuments made of mysterious stones arranged in a circle. Stop in Salisbury for lunch in its charming medieval center and visit its impressive cathedral, which has England's tallest spire and admission is included. Head back to London by day's end.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Premier Inn Putney Bridge), Hotel (Holiday Inn Brentford Lock), Hotel (Ibis London Earls Court), Hotel (Stamford Bridge Fulham Road)
Included Activities
- Visit to Stonehenge with admission included
- Visit to Salisbury Cathedral with admission included
Optional Activities
- Visit to Roman baths in Bath
Landmarks Stonehenge Salisbury Cathedral 
- Day 20
London
After breakfast, your tour comes to an end, leaving you with wonderful memories from your time across Britain and Ireland.
- Meals
- Breakfast
