Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Edinburgh
You'll board the Caledonian Sleeper in London this evening for an overnight rail journey heading north. The train takes you through England's countryside, passing the Midlands and Lake District before crossing into Scotland. Your private cabin comes with crisp linens and modern amenities, so you can settle in for the night as the landscape rolls by outside your window. Tomorrow morning you'll wake up in Edinburgh.
- Start point
- London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom (Airport)
Included Activities
- Overnight journey on the Caledonian Sleeper
- Day 2
Edinburgh
After arriving in Edinburgh, you'll have breakfast on board before checking into your hotel. A local guide leads you through Old Town on foot, showing you hidden Victorian gardens and centuries-old buildings while sharing stories about the city's history, literary figures, and darker past. You'll explore the underground vaults and learn about what went on down there. The afternoon is free to check out museums, do some shopping, or pop into traditional pubs on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board
- Walking tour of Edinburgh's Old Town with local guide
- Visit to Edinburgh's Underground Vaults
Optional Activities
- Local museum visits
- Shopping
- Traditional pub visits
Landmarks Edinburgh Old Town Edinburgh Underground Vaults - Day 3
Edinburgh - Scottish Highlands
This morning after breakfast at your hotel, you're heading northwest through Rob Roy Country, over Rannoch Moor and Black Mount to Glencoe. From there you'll continue via Loch Linnhe to Fort William for lunch with a view of Ben Nevis. Later you'll reach Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness where you'll have free time to relax and choose optional activities like a loch cruise, castle visit, gin tasting, or scenic walks. You'll drive back through Cairngorms National Park and Perthshire with a refreshment stop in Pitlochry before heading to Edinburgh.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch in Fort William)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Coach tour through Scottish Highlands
- Stop at Stirling Castle area
- Passage through Rob Roy Country
- Stop at Glencoe
- Lunch in Fort William
- Pass beneath Ben Nevis
- Free time at Urquhart Castle or Clansman Hotel
Optional Activities
- Urquhart Castle visit
- One-hour cruise on Loch Ness
- Gin tasting at Great Glen Gins with 10% shop discount
- Walk on Old Coffin Road
Landmarks Stirling Castle Glencoe Ben Nevis Urquhart Castle Loch Ness Cairngorms National Park Pitlochry - Day 4
Edinburgh
Start your day at Edinburgh Castle, which sits on Castle Rock with views across the city. You'll explore on your own pace through the Crown Jewels Room, Great Hall, ancient battlements, and St. Margaret's Chapel. In the afternoon you'll head to Johnnie Walker Princes Street for a guided whisky experience tailored to your taste, with interactive displays about different whisky regions and a premium tasting session. You can finish with an optional cocktail or dram at the rooftop Explorer's Bothy Bar if you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Entrance to Edinburgh Castle
- Self-guided exploration of Crown Jewels Room
- Self-guided exploration of Great Hall
- Self-guided exploration of St. Margaret's Chapel
- Visit to Johnnie Walker Princes Street
- Guided whisky experience tailored to flavor profile
- Exploration of whisky region rooms
- Guided tasting of premium whiskies
Optional Activities
- Cocktail or dram at Explorer's Bothy Bar rooftop
Landmarks Edinburgh Castle Johnnie Walker Princes Street - Day 5
Edinburgh to Dublin
After breakfast at your hotel, take the morning to enjoy Edinburgh's atmosphere at your own pace before heading to the airport. You'll fly to Dublin and check into your centrally located hotel. By evening you can explore Dublin's nightlife options, either finding a cosy pub with live traditional music or trying one of the city's modern bistros.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Airport transfer
- Flight from Edinburgh to Dublin
- Hotel check-in in Dublin
Optional Activities
- Pub visits with live traditional music
- Modern bistro dining
- Day 6
Dublin
Following breakfast at your hotel, you'll take a guided tour through Dublin's history and culture. Visit Trinity College to see the Book of Kells and the Long Room library, walk through elegant Georgian squares with colorful doors, explore Dublin Castle's courtyards, and stop at St. Patrick's Cathedral. The afternoon is yours to walk down Grafton Street for shopping, relax in St. Stephen's Green, or look into Dublin's literary and musical heritage.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Guided tour of Dublin's history and culture
- Visit to Trinity College
- View of the Book of Kells
- Visit to Trinity College Long Room library
- Walking tour through Georgian squares
- Visit to Dublin Castle courtyards
- Visit to St. Patrick's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Guinness Storehouse tour and tasting with panoramic city views
- Shopping on Grafton Street
- Relaxation in St. Stephen's Green
- Exploration of Dublin's literary heritage
- Exploration of Dublin's musical heritage
Landmarks Trinity College Dublin Book of Kells Dublin Castle St. Patrick's Cathedral Grafton Street St. Stephen's Green - Day 7
Dublin - Giant's Causeway and Belfast
After breakfast you're heading north to Northern Ireland's dramatic coastline. You'll start at Dunluce Castle, then spend about 90 minutes at the Giant's Causeway where you can walk among 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Next you'll see the Dark Hedges, a 300-year-old beech-lined road made famous by Game of Thrones. Later you'll reach Belfast to explore the Titanic Belfast museum with its nine interactive galleries, then have free time in the city centre before driving back to Dublin.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Visit to Dunluce Castle
- Visit to Giant's Causeway UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Approximately 90 minutes at Giant's Causeway
- Visit to Dark Hedges
- Visit to Titanic Belfast museum with nine interactive galleries
- Free time in Belfast city centre
Landmarks Dunluce Castle Giant's Causeway Dark Hedges Titanic Belfast - Day 8
Dublin - Galway via Cliffs of Moher and the Burren
You'll leave early after breakfast heading to the Cliffs of Moher, giving yourself plenty of time to take in the dramatic scenery and take photos. Stop in Doolin Village for lunch to try local food and then continue to the Burren with its spectacular limestone pavements and rock formations. You'll finish in Galway, a bohemian city where you have the afternoon free to shop, listen to street musicians, or grab a seafood dinner by the bay.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch in Doolin Village)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Visit to Cliffs of Moher
- Lunch in Doolin Village
- Visit to the Burren
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Galway
- Street musician listening in Galway
- Seafood dining in Galway
Landmarks Cliffs of Moher Doolin The Burren Galway - Day 9
Galway to Southern Ireland
After breakfast in Galway, you're heading into Ireland's southwest along the Wild Atlantic Way. The drive winds through rolling fields and stone walls into the mountains and lake-filled valleys of Killarney National Park. You'll pause in Killarney town with its brightly painted shopfronts and lively cafes. In the afternoon you'll travel eastward through County Cork and County Tipperary, passing quaint villages with stone churches, cosy pubs, and quiet streets. You'll return to Dublin by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Coach journey along the Wild Atlantic Way
- Stop in Killarney town
- Travel through Killarney National Park
- Travel through County Cork
- Travel through County Tipperary
Landmarks Killarney National Park Killarney - Day 10
Dublin
Your tour comes to an end today as you transfer to the airport for your departure. You'll have time to reflect on everything you've experienced across Scotland and Ireland, from the overnight train journey and Edinburgh's historic streets to the coastal cliffs, castles, and lively cities you've explored.
- End point
- Dublin, Ireland (Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Airport transfer
