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There’s more to most UK and Ireland trips than the iconic sights. On this journey, you’ll trace the footsteps of giants and feel the salty spray of the Cliffs of Moher, smell the mossy walls of medieval castles and enjoy a toe-tapping, heart-stirring Gaelic song along the way.
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Itineraries
Day 1
Journey to Stonehenge and on to Plymouth
Journey west where you’ll ponder the myths of the ancient mystical megaliths at Stonehenge which remain largely unsolved to this day. Continuing through Devon, arrive in the historic naval port of Plymouth, your home for the next two nights.
Meals: Dinner
Hotel: Copthorne
Day 2
Discover the Cornish Peninsula
Embark on an orientation tour and see the Royal Citadel and Mayflower Steps. Explore the Cornish peninsula and visit the seaside villages of Looe and Polperro.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Copthorne
Optional experiences: Plymouth Harbour Cruise / Dartmoor Excursion & Dinner
Day 3
Soak up Bath and off to Cardiff
Arriving in Bath, admire the city's stylish Georgian facades and visit the ancient Roman Baths from which it derives its name. Continue to the vibrant Welsh capital, Cardiff, where you’ll have a free evening to enjoy this modern city's proud heritage.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Park Inn by Radisson Cardiff City Centre/Radisson Blu Hotel Cardiff
Optional: Traditional Welsh Evening & Dinner / Welsh Evening
Day 4
Cross the Irish Sea to Waterford
This morning, see Cardiff's iconic sights – the Principality Stadium, Millennium Centre and Victorian fantasy castle before crossing the Irish Sea to Waterford, most famous for the delicate crystal that graces elegant homes the world over. This evening, dine in your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Fitzwilton
Optional: Cardiff Castle Tour
Day 5
Onwards to Blarney and Killarney
First stop today is at the House of Waterford Crystal where you will Dive Into Culture, watching a demonstration with a master crafter. In pursuit of the ‘gift of the gab', journey to Blarney Castle where you'll have the chance to kiss the Blarney Stone, before arriving later in picturesque Killarney.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Killarney
Optional: Explore Waterford’s history / Gaelic Roots / Celtic Steps
Day 6
A Day on the Ring of Kerry
Ireland's enduring natural beauty accompanies your leisurely drive circling the enchanting Ring of Kerry. Pass the fishing village of Waterville, Moll's Gap and the Black Valley – renowned for being the last place in Ireland without power and telephone networks.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Killarney
Optional: Jaunting Car Ride
Day 7
Off to Limerick, the Majestic Cliffs of Moher and Galway
Stop in Limerick and view St. Mary's Cathedral, the Treaty Stone and King John's Castle. Next up is an unforgettable experience at the Cliffs of Moher where rugged cliffs plunge into the Atlantic, creating a beautifully dramatic coastline which has inspired artists, musicians and poets for centuries. You’ll visit the Visitor Centre, a
wonderfully engaging experience which brings one of Ireland’s most treasured natural phenomena to life in an interactive way that will leave you with stories to tell for years to come. Enjoy the IMAX-type multimedia which gives visitors a bird’s eye view of the cliffs or dive virtually beneath the surface of the Atlantic and into the underwater caves at the foot of the cliffs that would have otherwise gone unseen. Your next overnight stop in Galway is a real treat for culture buffs. Ireland’s capital of music, song and dance and it’s the perfect place to dig deep into Ireland’s vibrant traditional arts scene first-hand.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Connacht
Day 8
Venture into County Donegal
This morning see the great stone Galway Cathedral and stroll through Eyre Square, a tribute to former US president John F. Kennedy, who visited Galway in 1963. Enjoy an orientation of Sligo on your way to Donegal to see its 15 -century castle and explore the town your way before dining at your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Centra
Day 9
Explore Derry/Londonderry, the Giant’s Causeway and Belfast
Cross the Irish border into Northern Ireland, joining a Local Specialist in Derry/Londonderry to stroll along its 17 -century city walls. See the street murals of the
Bogside before continuing to the mythical stepping stones of the Giant's Causeway. Your visit to the haunt of Finn McCool will help to conserve this iconic natural landmark. The final stop today is in Belfast, where you'll enjoy an orientation, followed by free time to explore the capital city's sights.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: AC by Marriott Belfast/Stormont Hotel
Optional: Dinner & drinks in Belfast / Belfast Walk with Fish & Chips
Day 10
On the road to Dublin
Spend the morning with a Local Specialist 'Cabbie' on a journey through the recent history of Belfast in their taxi. Heading south to Dublin later, see St. Patrick's Cathedral and other iconic sights in the company of a Local Specialist. Tonight, consider an Optional Experience to enjoy the rousing sounds and warm hospitality of a traditional Irish Cabaret performance.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: The Address/Hampton Dublin City Center
Optional: Dublin Dinner & Cabaret
Day 11
See the Sights of Dublin
Today you'll gain entry to the Guinness Storehouse. Here you’ll Dive Into Culture and embark on a self-guided tour finishing at the Gravity Bar where you can sip on a pint of the black stuff while overlooking Dublin. The rest of the day is yours to explore the Irish capital. Amble along Grafton Street with its colourful performers, head to Temple Bar or stroll through St. Stephen's Green.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: The Address/Hampton Dublin City Center
Optional: Glendalough / Dinner in Dublin City
Day 12
Ferry across to Historic Chester and Liverpool
Cross the Irish Sea to Wales and continue to the ancient town of Chester, where your orientation tour will take you past its Roman walls and famous half-timbered Tudor Rows. Later, head to the haunt of the 'Fab Four', edgy Liverpool, where you'll spend the night.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Leonardo Liverpool
Optional: Famous Sights & the Fab Four
Day 13
Continue to the Beautiful Lake District
Head north to the idyllic Lake District, which has inspired poets and writers for centuries, and admire the spectacular surrounds of Lake Windermere.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: North Lakes/Castle Green
Optional: Scenic Cruise on Lake Windermere / Steam Train & Cruise
Day 14
Your Plan
Cross into Scotland and visit Gretna Green, where you’ll see the original Marriage Anvil that made this village famous for runaway weddings. Continue to Falkirk for a Dive into Culture at The Kelpies, two towering horse-head sculptures that honour the powerful draught horses once vital to Scotland’s canals and industry. Arrive in Glasgow for an orientation tour with your Travel Director. Take in the city’s highlights including the 12th-century cathedral and George Square, surrounded by grand architecture and monuments to some of Scotland’s notable figures.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Hotel Novotel Glasgow Centre / Hilton Garden Inn
Glasgow City Centre
Optional: Glasgow City Evening / A Stirling Evening
Day 15
Over the Sea to Skye
Journey past the site of the tragic 1692 massacre at Glencoe, known as the 'Glen of the Weeping' and see Britain's highest mountain – Ben Nevis. View the 13 - century Eilean Donan Castle, where three lochs meet, before visiting the Isle of Skye.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: The Dunollie Hotel Broadford/The Kings Arms Hotel
Kyleakin
Optional: Loch Lomond Boat Trip
Day 16
The Sights of Loch Ness and Culloden in the Scottish Highlands
Travel through the scenic Scottish Highlands via Glen Shiel and along the banks of Loch Ness, home to the mythical monster affectionately known as 'Nessie'. View the site of the bloody Battle of Culloden, where Bonnie Prince Charlie and his army of Jacobites were defeated in 1746.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Highlander
Optional: Isle of Skye Drive / Highland Farm Experience
Day 17
Onwards to Edinburgh
Continue south and stop in Pitlochry before travelling to the historic town of St. Andrews, home to the oldest golf course in the world. Cross the Firth of Forth to the enchanting Scottish capital, Edinburgh, your home for the next two nights.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Holiday Inn Edinburgh / Novotel Edinburgh Centre
Hotel
Optional: Blair Castle / Edinburgh by Night & Dinner / Johnnie Walker’s Journey of Flavour & Dinner
Day 18
Explore Edinburgh Castle
Join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour; see the Royal Mile, Palace of Holyroodhouse and new Scottish Parliament building. Enjoy some free time before an included visit to Edinburgh Castle, overlooking the town from Castle Rock. Tickets to The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included on departures that align with performance dates.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Holiday In Edinburgh / Novotel Edinburgh Centre
Hotel
Optional: Rosslyn Chapel / Dinner & Drive to Torphichen / Ceilidh Evening & Dinner
Day 19
Uncover York’s Treasures
Visit the medieval market town of Alnwick before stopping in York where you'll embark on an orientation walk along the picturesque Shambles and to York Minster, one of the greatest cathedrals in the world. This evening, Connect With Locals over dinner at a Be My Guest experience, a grand private home of a Yorkshire family enjoying traditional flavours and hospitality.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Novotel Centre
Day 20
Journey to Stratford-upon-Avon and on to London
Travel to Stratford-upon-Avon to view Anne Hathaway's thatched cottage and visit Shakespeare's Birthplace and Visitor Centre before returning to London.
Meals: Breakfast
- 20-night guided tour of Britain and Ireland
- Accommodations in quality hotels throughout the itinerary
- Daily breakfast with selected dinners included
- Guided sightseeing at iconic destinations including Stonehenge, Plymouth, Bath, Cardiff, Waterford, Killarney, Cliffs of Moher, Dublin, Liverpool, Lake District, Glasgow, Skye, Edinburgh, York, Stratford-upon-Avon, and London
- Opportunities for immersive optional experiences such as harbour cruises, cultural evenings, historic tours, and scenic drives
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