Itinerary
- Day 1
London
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel London West)
- Day 2
London
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel London West)
Optional Activities
- Morning sightseeing tour with Local Guide to see Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall's mounted horseguards, Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace
- Visit to St. Paul's Cathedral
- Visit to Windsor Castle
- Visit to the Tower of London with Crown Jewels
- Traditional dining experience
- Guided nighttime cruise along the Thames River
Landmarks Big Ben Houses of Parliament Westminster Abbey Whitehall Downing Street Piccadilly Circus Buckingham Palace St. Paul's Cathedral Windsor Castle Tower of London River Thames - Day 3
London - Oxford - Stratford-upon-Avon - Sheffield
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Oxford colleges
- Drive through the Cotswold Hills
- Visit to Stratford-upon-Avon
Optional Activities
- Photography of Anne Hathaway's Cottage
- Self-paced exploration of Stratford-upon-Avon
Landmarks University of Oxford Anne Hathaway's Cottage Cotswold Hills - Day 4
Sheffield - York - Thirsk - Newcastle
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to York Minster
- Walking tour through York's historic streets including the Shambles
- Free time in Thirsk
- Scenic drive through North Yorkshire Moors
Landmarks York Minster Shambles, York Thirsk North Yorkshire Moors - Day 5
Newcastle to Edinburgh
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West)
Included Activities
- See section of Hadrian's Wall
- Drive through Northumberland National Park
- Stop at Jedburgh
- Guided sightseeing of Edinburgh New Town
- Visit Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland's Crown Jewels
Optional Activities
- Authentic Scottish evening with traditional food, drinks, singers, dancers, bagpipes, and Ceremony of the Haggis
Landmarks Hadrian's Wall Northumberland National Park Jedburgh Abbey Edinburgh Castle New Town, Edinburgh - Day 6
Edinburgh
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West)
Optional Activities
- Visit to Rosslyn Chapel with interpretation of 15th-century symbols and mysteries
- Tour of Royal Yacht Britannia
- Dinner with wine at a local restaurant
- Performance of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (included for August 9 and 23 departures only)
Landmarks Rosslyn Chapel Royal Yacht Britannia - Day 7
Edinburgh to Wrexham
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West)
Included Activities
- Visit Gretna Green
- Drive through Lake District
- Walking tour of Chester - Roman remains, half-timbered buildings, and the Rows
Landmarks Gretna Green Lake District Chester - Day 8
Wrexham to Dublin
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Bonnington Dublin Hotel)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Snowdonia National Park
- Visit Betws-y-Coed
- Travel over Llanberis Pass
- Cross Britannia Bridge to Isle of Anglesey
- Photo stop at Llanfairpwllgwyngyll
- Ferry crossing from Holyhead to Dublin
Optional Activities
- Taylors Irish Cabaret - dinner, drinks, and outstanding Irish music, dance, and comedy
Landmarks Snowdonia National Park Betws-y-Coed Llanberis Pass Britannia Bridge Isle of Anglesey Llanfairpwllgwyngyll - Day 9
Dublin
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Bonnington Dublin Hotel)
Included Activities
- Orientation drive through Dublin including O'Connell Street, Georgian squares, and St. Patrick's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Guinness Storehouse visit with tour of brewing history and techniques, including tastings and dinner
Landmarks O'Connell Street St. Patrick's Cathedral Guinness Storehouse - Day 10
Dublin to Ennis
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Bonnington Dublin Hotel), Hotel (Treacys Oakwood Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Galway
- Cross The Burren limestone plateau
- Visit Cliffs of Moher
Optional Activities
- Irish castle medieval banquet - 4-course feast with wine, music, and storytelling
Landmarks Galway The Burren Cliffs of Moher - Day 11
Ennis to Killarney
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Treacys Oakwood Hotel), Hotel (Killarney Court Hotel)
Included Activities
- Stop and photos in Adare
- Ring of Kerry scenic coastal panoramic drive
- Views from Ladies View
- Visit Killarney
Optional Activities
- Horse-drawn jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park to Ross Castle on Lough Leane
Landmarks Adare Ring of Kerry Ladies View Killarney National Park Ross Castle Lakes of Killarney Lough Leane - Day 12
Killarney to Tramore
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Killarney Court Hotel), Hotel (Majestic Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Blarney Castle and Stone of Eloquence
- Shopping for Irish crafts and handmade crystal
- Drive past Cork
Optional Activities
- Evening pub outing with scenic drive to traditional pub with local musician - includes 2 drinks of choice
Landmarks Blarney Castle Stone of Eloquence (Blarney Stone) - Day 13
Tramore to Cardiff
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Majestic Hotel), Hotel (Novotel Cardiff)
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing St. George's Channel from Rosslare to South Wales
- Orientation drive through Cardiff including Cardiff Castle, Cathays Park, Millennium Stadium, and civic buildings
Landmarks Cardiff Castle Cathays Park Millennium Stadium - Day 14
Cardiff to London
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Cardiff)
Included Activities
- Cross Severn Bridge
- Visit Bath
- Visit Stonehenge
- Explore Stonehenge visitor center
Optional Activities
- Escorted evening in London's theater district - dinner followed by choice of show
Landmarks Severn Bridge Bath Stonehenge - Day 15
London
- Meals
- Breakfast
