Itinerary
- Day 1
London
London- Accommodation
- Hotel (Thistle Marble Arch, London)
Optional Activities
- Walk along the Serpentine in Hyde Park
- Window shop in Knightsbridge boutiques
- Stroll along the Thames to Tower Bridge
- Visit Tower of London
Landmarks Tower Bridge Tower of London Hyde Park Knightsbridge - Day 2
London to Stratford-upon-Avon
London to Stratford-upon-Avon- Meals
- Dinner (Savor British cuisine with dinner at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Swan's Nest, Stratford-upon-Avon)
Included Activities
- Visit Shakespeare's birthplace museum in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Dinner at a local restaurant in Stratford-upon-Avon with drinks
Optional Activities
- Visit the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford
- Browse the local indoor market in Oxford
- Explore Oxford and the City of Dreaming Spires on your own
Landmarks Oxford University Ashmolean Museum Shakespeare's Birthplace - Day 3
York
York- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton, York)
Included Activities
- Visit York Minster
- Explore the Shambles in York
Optional Activities
- Explore York independently
Landmarks York Minster The Shambles - Day 4
Lake District to Edinburgh
Lake District to Edinburgh- Accommodation
- Hotel (Edinburgh Marriott Holyrood)
Included Activities
- Visit Wordsworth's grave in Grasmere
Optional Activities
- Scottish cultural dinner with ceilidh in Edinburgh
Landmarks Lake District Grasmere Gretna Green - Day 5
Edinburgh
Edinburgh- Accommodation
- Hotel (Clayton Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Princes Street with Local Expert
- Visit Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Visit Edinburgh Castle to see Mons Meg, the Stone of Destiny, and Honours of Scotland
Optional Activities
- Research family tartan in the Tartan Center
- Visit the National Gallery
- Attend The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (select departures)
Landmarks Scott Monument New Town Palace of Holyroodhouse Edinburgh Castle National Gallery of Scotland - Day 6
St. Andrews - Aberdeen
St. Andrews - Aberdeen- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ardoe House Hotel and Spa, Aberdeen)
Included Activities
- Visit local Whisky Distillery - MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience
Optional Activities
- Walk to West Sands Beach (Chariots of Fire filming location)
- Explore St. Andrews University
- Browse the Old Course (birthplace of golf)
Landmarks St. Andrews Old Course West Sands Beach St. Andrews University - Day 7
Aberdeen to Wick
Aberdeen to Wick- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Norseman, Wick)
Included Activities
- Cruise across Loch Ness
Optional Activities
- Learn about Loch Ness history and Nessie tales from Travel Director
Landmarks Loch Ness Bona Lighthouse - Day 8
Orkney Islands
Orkney Islands- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Norseman, Wick)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Orkney Islands
- Visit Italian Chapel built by World War II prisoners
- Explore Kirkwall, the old Norse Town
- Visit Skara Brae, the 5,000-year-old prehistoric village
- Visit Ring of Brodgar stone circle
Landmarks Italian Chapel Kirkwall Skara Brae Ring of Brodgar 
- Day 9
Isle of Skye
Isle of Skye- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Dunollie, Broadford)
Included Activities
- Cross to Isle of Skye
Landmarks Isle of Skye Ullapool Loch Carron - Day 10
Isle of Skye to Glasgow
Isle of Skye to Glasgow- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu, Glasgow)
Included Activities
- Visit Eilean Donan Castle
- Visit WWII Commando Memorial
- Stop on the Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond
Optional Activities
- Experience the Valley of Glencoe
Landmarks Eilean Donan Castle WWII Commando Memorial Ben Nevis Glencoe Loch Lomond - Day 11
Glasgow to Derry/Londonderry
Glasgow to Derry/Londonderry- Accommodation
- Hotel (Da Vinci's, Londonderry)
Included Activities
- Cross Irish Sea to Northern Ireland
- Visit Giant's Causeway UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Walk across the basalt columns at Giant's Causeway
Landmarks Giant's Causeway Derry/Londonderry - Day 12
Derry/Londonderry to Sligo Bay
Derry/Londonderry to Sligo Bay- Accommodation
- Hotel (Clayton, Sligo)
Included Activities
- Tour inside Derry/Londonderry's city walls with Ronan
- Walk down Shipquay Street
- Visit the Gothic Guildhall
- Visit O'Donnell's Castle in Donegal
Optional Activities
- Explore Donegal town at leisure
Landmarks Guildhall O'Donnell's Castle - Day 13
Sligo Bay to Galway to Limerick
Sligo Bay to Galway to Limerick- Accommodation
- Hotel (The George, Limerick)
Included Activities
- Guided orientation of Galway including St. Nicholas Cathedral, Spanish Arch, and Eyre Square
Optional Activities
- Explore Connemara landscape
Landmarks Connemara Church of St. Nicholas Spanish Arch Eyre Square - Day 14
Limerick to Killarney
Limerick to Killarney- Meals
- Lunch (Farm-to-table meal with John and Freda at their guesthouse, featuring fresh ingredients sourced within a five-mile radius), Dinner (Choose from a hand-picked selection of local restaurants on your Dine-Around evening)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Aghadoe Heights Hotel and Spa, Killarney, Great Southern Killarney)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Limerick including King John's Castle, St. Mary's Cathedral, and the Treaty Stone
- Visit thatched village of Adare
- Farm-to-table meal experience with John and Freda at their guesthouse (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
- Dine-Around Evening with choice of local restaurants
Landmarks King John's Castle St. Mary's Cathedral Adare - Day 15
Killarney
Killarney- Accommodation
- Hotel (Aghadoe Heights Hotel and Spa, Killarney, Great Southern Killarney)
Included Activities
- Ring of Kerry scenic drive
Optional Activities
- Hire a bicycle and cycle trails around Killarney
- Explore Killarney National Park
- Explore the three Lakes of Killarney
Landmarks Ring of Kerry Lakes of Killarney Killarney National Park - Day 16
Killarney to Cork
Killarney to Cork- Accommodation
- Hotel (Maldron South Mall, Cork)
Included Activities
- Visit Blarney Castle and kiss the Stone of Eloquence
Optional Activities
- City tour of Cork
Landmarks Blarney Castle Stone of Eloquence - Day 17
Cork to Dublin
Cork to Dublin- Accommodation
- Hotel (Trinity City, Dublin)
Included Activities
- Visit Kilkenny Castle
Optional Activities
- Take in a famous Irish cabaret in Dublin
- Explore Dublin at leisure
Landmarks Kilkenny Castle - Day 18
Dublin
Dublin- Accommodation
- Hotel (Trinity City, Dublin)
Included Activities
- Visit Guinness Storehouse
- Guided tour of Dublin with Local Expert including Georgian squares, O'Connell Street, and Custom House
Optional Activities
- Explore Dublin independently in the afternoon
Landmarks Guinness Storehouse Custom House O'Connell Street - Day 19
Dublin to Liverpool
Dublin to Liverpool- Accommodation
- Hotel (Maldron, Liverpool)
Included Activities
- Visit Conwy Castle
Optional Activities
- Optional Beatles history tour in Liverpool
Landmarks Conwy Castle - Day 20
Liverpool to Cardiff
Liverpool to Cardiff- Accommodation
- Hotel (Clayton, Cardiff)
Included Activities
- Orientation of Cardiff including University of Wales, Principality Stadium, City Hall, and National Museum
Landmarks University of Wales Principality Stadium City Hall National Museum of Cardiff - Day 21
Cardiff to Bath to Plymouth
Cardiff to Bath to Plymouth- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza, Plymouth , Copthorne Hotel Plymouth)
Included Activities
- Orientation of Bath including Pulteney Bridge and Bath Abbey
- Visit Roman Baths
- Visit Wells Cathedral
Landmarks Pulteney Bridge Bath Abbey Roman Baths Wells Cathedral - Day 22
Plymouth
Plymouth- Meals
- Dinner (Celebration Dinner with wine and local cuisine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Copthorne Hotel Plymouth, Crowne Plaza, Plymouth)
Included Activities
- Celebration Dinner with wine in Plymouth
Optional Activities
- Scenic exploration of Dartmoor National Park with Local Expert
- Cruise of Plymouth harbor
Landmarks Dartmoor National Park Plymouth Harbor - Day 23
Plymouth to London
Plymouth to London- Accommodation
- Hotel (Thistle Marble Arch, London)
Included Activities
- Visit Stonehenge
Optional Activities
- Explore London at leisure
Landmarks Stonehenge - Day 24
London
London- Meals
- Breakfast
