Itinerary
- Day 1
London
You'll get transferred to your hotel and have time to get settled in. Stop by the hotel reception in the afternoon to check for information about when your tour officially starts.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Premier Inn Putney Bridge), Hotel (Holiday Inn Brentford Lock), Hotel (Park Plaza Park Royal)
- Day 2
London
The morning takes you on a city tour through Westminster, Parliament, the City, and along the Thames. Spend your afternoon free to do your own thing, then head out in the evening for a walk through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho before heading back to your hotel by bus.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Premier Inn Putney Bridge), Hotel (Holiday Inn Brentford Lock), Hotel (Park Plaza Park Royal)
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 visit including Windsor and Windsor Castle
Landmarks Palace of Westminster River Thames Windsor Castle Piccadilly Circus Leicester Square Chinatown Soho 
- Day 3
London
You have the whole day to explore London on your own schedule. Walk around and find areas that interest you, whether that's neighborhoods you've heard about or just wandering streets to see what comes up.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Premier Inn Putney Bridge), Hotel (Holiday Inn Brentford Lock), Hotel (Park Plaza Park Royal)
- Day 4
London to Durham
Head north from London to check out Cambridge's colleges, then continue to York to see the cathedral and Roman walls around the city. From there, you'll reach Durham, a medieval town with a cathedral that sits above the castle looking out over everything.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marriott Royal County), Hotel (Radisson Blu Durham)
Included Activities
- Visit to Cambridge colleges
- Visit to York cathedral and Roman walls
Landmarks Cambridge Colleges York Minster Roman Walls, York Durham Cathedral 
- Day 5
Durham to Edinburgh
Travel toward Scotland with a stop in Alnwick to see its gardens and the medieval castle from Harry Potter. You'll arrive in Edinburgh around midday for a panoramic tour of the capital, including views of the castle overlooking the steep streets and parks throughout the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Edinburgh Park), Hotel (Delta By Marriott Edinburgh)
Included Activities
- Visit to Alnwick Castle and gardens
- Panoramic tour of Edinburgh with local guide
Landmarks Alnwick Castle Alnwick Garden Edinburgh Castle 
- Day 6
Edinburgh to Glasgow
Start early with coffee and a walk around Pitlochry, then head to Inverness near Loch Ness. You'll visit Urquhart Castle and take a boat ride on the loch, then pass through Fort Augustus and Fort William at the base of Ben Nevis. The route continues through high plateaus and along Loch Lomond before arriving in Glasgow by evening (note: different route applies November 15-February 28).
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Premier Inn Glasgow City Center South), Hotel (Maldron Glasgow City)
Included Activities
- Visit to Urquhart Castle and boat ride on Loch Ness
- Stop in Pitlochry
- Stop in Inverness
- Stop in Fort Augustus
- Stop in Fort William
- Scenic journey through high plateaus and Loch Lomond
Landmarks Pitlochry Loch Ness Urquhart Castle Inverness Fort Augustus Ben Nevis Fort William Loch Lomond 
- Day 7
Glasgow to Belfast
Leave Glasgow heading south and board a ferry in Cairnryan for the crossing to Northern Ireland. You'll arrive in Belfast, which has gone through significant change since the 1998 peace agreement, and have free time to explore the city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ten Square)
Optional Activities
- Visit to Titanic Museum in historic shipyard where the Titanic was built
Landmarks Titanic Museum 
- Day 8
Belfast to Derry
After breakfast, pass through Cushendun's conservation area and stop in Ballycastle for lunch. The afternoon focuses on the Giant's Causeway with its 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns formed by volcanic activity 60 million years ago. You'll also visit the Bushmills distillery, the world's oldest licensed whiskey operation, before reaching Derry, a historic walled city (wear comfortable shoes and bring warm layers).
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (City Hotel Derry)
Included Activities
- Visit to Cushendun conservation area
- Visit to Giant's Causeway
- Visit to Bushmills Distillery with guided tour in English
Landmarks Cushendun Ballycastle Giant's Causeway Bushmills Distillery Derry City Walls 
- Day 9
Derry to Belfast
Travel through mountain scenery into the Republic of Ireland to Donegal, a town with lots of character and its own medieval castle to explore. Head back into Northern Ireland to check out the Marble Arch Caves, one of Europe's most remarkable cave systems formed over 330 million years ago, then continue to Belfast with free time.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ten Square)
Included Activities
- Visit to Donegal Castle
- Visit to Marble Arch Caves
Landmarks Donegal Castle Marble Arch Caves 
- Day 10
Belfast to Dublin
Start at Hillsborough Castle just outside Belfast, an 18th-century Georgian mansion surrounded by colorful grounds and gardens. Later, head into the Republic to Monasterboice, an ancient monastic settlement with remarkable Celtic crosses, then arrive in Dublin mid-afternoon with time to yourself.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballsbridge Hotel), Hotel (Maldron Parnell Square), Hotel (Clayton Leopardstown)
Included Activities
- Visit to Hillsborough Castle
- Visit to Monasterboice monastic settlement
Landmarks Hillsborough Castle Monasterboice 
- Day 11
Dublin
Begin with a panoramic tour of Dublin, taking in the River Liffey, its parks, the historic university, and downtown streets. You'll see the exterior of Trinity College, and then the rest of the afternoon is yours to explore however you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballsbridge Hotel), Hotel (Maldron Parnell Square), Hotel (Clayton Leopardstown)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Dublin including River Liffey, parks, historic university, and downtown streets
- Exterior view of Trinity College
Landmarks River Liffey Trinity College Dublin 
- Day 12
Dublin to Cork
Leave Dublin heading to Powerscourt to see 18th-century gardens considered Ireland's most beautiful. Stop in Kilkenny for lunch and a walk around, then visit the Rock of Cashel, a medieval fortress that represents Irish resistance against England. You'll arrive in Cork by evening with dinner included.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu Cork)
Included Activities
- Visit to Powerscourt Gardens
- Visit to Rock of Cashel
Landmarks Powerscourt Kilkenny Rock of Cashel 
- Day 13
Cork to Limerick
Head out to Kinsale with a stop at Charles Fort for ocean views from the historic site. Explore the center of this coastal town, then continue to Killarney for a horse-drawn carriage ride through the National Park with lake views and Ross Castle. You'll also take a short scenic cruise. Later, stop in Adare to see the stone cottages and abbey ruins before reaching Limerick mid-afternoon with free time and dinner.
- 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
Landmarks Charles Fort Kinsale Killarney Killarney National Park Ross Castle Adare 
- Day 14
Limerick to Galway
Visit Bunratty Folk Park to see how traditional Irish life worked through historic cottages, old markets, and a medieval castle. Stop at Caherconnell to check out the Poulnabrone Dolmen and possibly watch sheep herding dogs do their work. The afternoon features the Cliffs of Moher with ocean views and the option to climb O'Brien's Tower. Travel through Burren National Park and arrive in Galway.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jurys Inn Galway), Hotel (Maldron Sandy Road)
Included Activities
- Visit to Bunratty Folk Park with castle
- Visit to Cliffs of Moher
Optional Activities
- Walk to O'Brien's Tower at Cliffs of Moher
Landmarks Bunratty Folk Park Bunratty Castle Caherconnell Poulnabrone Dolmen Cliffs of Moher O'Brien's Tower Burren National Park 
- Day 15
Galway to Dublin
Travel to Cong, a village in a beautiful lake area, to see the Royal Abbey ruins and walk around Ashford Castle, a medieval fortress now operating as a hotel. Continue to Clonmacnoise for a guided tour of the Celtic monastic ruins, then journey toward Dublin, arriving in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballsbridge Hotel), Hotel (Maldron Parnell Square), Hotel (Clayton Leopardstown)
Included Activities
- Visit to Royal Abbey ruins in Cong
- Stroll around Ashford Castle
- Visit to Celtic monastic ruins of Clonmacnoise with guided tour
Landmarks Cong Royal Abbey, Cong Ashford Castle Clonmacnoise 
- Day 16
Dublin to Liverpool
Board a ferry early in the morning for a three to three-and-a-half hour journey to Wales. Visit Caernarfon, a seaside World Heritage Site with an impressive castle dominating the area, and have time for lunch and a stroll. Head to Liverpool for a short bus tour of this World Heritage Site and its second-largest port.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Liverpool Centre), Hotel (Atlantic Tower Liverpool By Sunday)
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 Birmingham
After breakfast, travel to Chester, a historic city on the Wales border with a Roman amphitheater and medieval wall. Stop in Lichfield for lunch, a small town known for its cobbled streets and medieval cathedral. Later, continue to Birmingham, the UK's second-largest city and a key Industrial Revolution site that's now a vibrant cultural center.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hampton By Hilton Birmingham)
Landmarks Chester Roman Amphitheater Chester Medieval Wall Lichfield Cathedral Birmingham Town Hall 
- Day 18
Birmingham to Bath
Travel to Stratford, the 12th-century town on the River Avon where William Shakespeare was born. Pass through scenic countryside and small villages to reach Stow-on-the-Wold, a charming village with stone houses and a picturesque square. Head to Gloucester to see its historic cathedral, then continue to Bath, famous for its hot springs and Georgian architecture.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hampton By Hilton Bath City)
Optional Activities
- Visit to Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford
- Visit to Gloucester Cathedral
- Visit to Roman Baths in Bath
Landmarks Shakespeare's Birthplace Stow on the Wold Gloucester Cathedral Roman Baths 
- Day 19
Bath to London
Leave Bath and travel through southern England to Stonehenge, one of the world's most well-known prehistoric monuments with its mysterious stone circle. Stop in Salisbury for lunch in its charming medieval center and visit the impressive cathedral with England's tallest spire. You'll return to London arriving at the end of the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Premier Inn Putney Bridge), Hotel (Holiday Inn Brentford Lock), Hotel (Park Plaza Park Royal)
Included Activities
- Visit to Stonehenge
- Visit to Salisbury Cathedral
Landmarks Stonehenge Salisbury Cathedral 
- Day 20
London
After breakfast, your tour comes to an end, leaving you with memories from your time exploring Britain and Ireland.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
