Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Durham
Head north from London through the English countryside toward Cambridge. You'll walk through the colleges there, seeing the historic architecture and green spaces that make the city special. From Cambridge, it's on to York where you get free time to see the cathedral, walk along the Roman walls, and check out the shopping streets. By evening you'll reach Durham, a medieval town where a magnificent cathedral and castle sit prominently above the river.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marriott Royal County), Hotel (Radisson Blu Durham)
Optional Activities
- Visit Cambridge colleges
- Explore York Cathedral
- Walk York's Roman walls
- Shop York's shopping streets
- Explore Durham town center
Landmarks Cambridge Colleges York Cathedral Roman Walls of York Durham Cathedral Durham Castle 
- Day 2
Durham to Edinburgh
Travel north into Scotland and stop in Alnwick to see its impressive castle and gardens before heading to Edinburgh. You'll arrive around midday and get a panoramic tour of Scotland's capital, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The castle overlooks the entire city from its position on the hill, and there's plenty of historic architecture to see throughout.
- 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
- Visit Alnwick Castle
- Explore Alnwick gardens
Landmarks Alnwick Castle Alnwick Gardens Edinburgh Castle 
- Day 3
Edinburgh to Glasgow
Start from Edinburgh and head into the Scottish Highlands on a scenic route toward Glasgow. Stop in Pitlochry for coffee and a short walk around town. After that, you'll head through Inverness and drive past Loch Ness, where you can visit Urquhart Castle and take a boat ride on the loch itself. Continue south through Fort Augustus and Fort William, passing Loch Lomond, and arrive in Glasgow by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Premier Inn Glasgow City Center South), Hotel (Maldron Glasgow City)
Included Activities
- Coffee and stroll in Pitlochry
- Admission to Urquhart Castle
- Boat ride on Loch Ness
Optional Activities
- Stop in Inverness
- Visit Fort Augustus
- Explore Fort William
Landmarks Pitlochry Inverness Loch Ness Urquhart Castle Fort Augustus Fort William Ben Nevis Loch Lomond 
- Day 4
Glasgow to Dublin
Leave Glasgow heading south to Cairnryan where you'll board a ferry crossing the sea. You'll arrive in Belfast, Northern Ireland's capital, then continue on into Ireland with Dublin as your final destination for the day. Expect to arrive by evening after the ferry crossing and the drive south.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballsbridge Hotel), Hotel (Maldron Parnell Square), Hotel (Academy Plaza), Hotel (Clayton Leopardstown)
Optional Activities
- Explore Belfast
Landmarks Belfast 
- Day 5
Dublin
Take a panoramic tour of Dublin, Ireland's capital city. Walk along the River Liffey, see some of the parks and historic university buildings, check out Trinity College from the outside, and wander through the downtown streets with their character and energy. The afternoon is free so you can explore on your own and find lunch or a café wherever appeals to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballsbridge Hotel), Hotel (Maldron Parnell Square), Hotel (Academy Plaza), Hotel (Clayton Leopardstown)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Dublin with local guide
- Stroll along River Liffey
- View exterior of Trinity College
Optional Activities
- Explore Dublin parks
- Visit Dublin's downtown streets
- Enter Trinity College
Landmarks River Liffey Trinity College 
- Day 6
Dublin to Liverpool
Board a ferry early in the morning for a three to three-and-a-half hour journey to Wales. You'll arrive in Caernarfon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with an impressive castle, and have time to grab lunch and walk around town. From there, continue to Liverpool for a short bus tour of this World Heritage Site and major UK port city.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Liverpool Centre), Hotel (Atlantic Tower Liverpool By Sunday)
Included Activities
- Short bus tour of Liverpool
Optional Activities
- Explore Caernarfon castle
- Stroll Caernarfon town
- Visit The Beatles Museum
Landmarks Caernarfon Castle The Beatles Museum 
- Day 7
Liverpool to Birmingham
After breakfast, travel to Chester, a historic border town where you can see a preserved Roman amphitheater and walk the medieval wall. You'll have free time to explore at your own pace. Next, stop in charming Lichfield for lunch, known for its cobbled streets and medieval cathedral with three distinctive spires. End the day in Birmingham, the UK's second-largest city and a major hub during the Industrial Revolution.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hampton By Hilton Birmingham)
Optional Activities
- Explore Chester's Roman amphitheater
- Walk Chester's medieval wall
- Stroll Lichfield's historic center
- Visit Lichfield Cathedral
- Explore Birmingham town hall
- Walk Birmingham's canals
Landmarks Chester Roman Amphitheater Chester Medieval Wall Lichfield Cathedral Birmingham Town Hall Birmingham Canals 
- Day 8
Birmingham to Bath
Head out for Stratford, William Shakespeare's birthplace on the River Avon. Continue through scenic countryside to Stow-on-the-Wold, a charming village filled with stone houses and galleries. Stop in Gloucester for lunch at the docks and spend time in the historic center with its grand cathedral. You'll finish the day in Bath, famous for its Roman baths and beautiful Georgian architecture.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hampton By Hilton Bath City)
Optional Activities
- Visit Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford
- Explore Stow-on-the-Wold
- Browse art galleries and antique stores
- Explore Gloucester Cathedral
- Visit Bath's Roman baths
Landmarks Stratford-upon-Avon Shakespeare's Birthplace Stow-on-the-Wold Gloucester Cathedral Roman Baths Bath 
- Day 9
Bath to London
Spend time in Bath exploring the Roman baths if that interests you. Then travel south through the English countryside to Stonehenge, one of the world's most famous prehistoric monuments. Stop in Salisbury for lunch in its medieval center and visit the impressive cathedral, which has England's tallest spire. Head back to London by evening, wrapping up your tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Admission to Stonehenge
- Admission to Salisbury Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Visit Bath's Roman baths
Landmarks Stonehenge Salisbury Cathedral 
