DAY 1: Arrive in London, England

Welcome to London! Upon arrival, a designated host will greet you. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at your leisure.

Meals: None

Optional: A Taste of London

A traditional dining experience followed by a nighttime cruise along the Thames River, viewing some of the capital's most beautiful illuminated sights.

Duration: 5h 30m 

DAY 2: London

The Royal Treatment in London

Your day begins with a guided tour of London's most famous sights. You'll see the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace. You'll also visit St. Paul’s Cathedral, a national treasure filled with beautiful art, from intricate carvings to gilded dome murals. As the mother church of the Diocese of London, it has hosted many historic events, including jubilees for Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II, and funerals for notable figures like Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher. The afternoon is free for you to explore on your own.

Meals: Breakfast

Tour Highlights

HISTORIC SPOTS England’s national treasure of St. Paul’s Cathedral is home to a spectacular array of art from delicate carvings to gilded dome murals and modern works of art. As the seat of the Bishop of London, the cathedral serves as the mother church of the Diocese of London, where notable remembrances have been served here, including Queen Victoria’s jubilee, birthdays of Queen Elizabeth II, and funerals of luminaries like Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher.

Optional: Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world. It has been the family home of British kings and queens for almost 1,000 years and is today one of the official residences of His Majesty The King.

Duration: 5h 15m 

DAY 3: London-Stonehenge-Bath-Bristol

Mysterious Stones and Spa Days

Your day begins at 8 a.m. when you'll meet your Tour Director and travel companions. The first stop is the ancient and prehistoric monument of Stonehenge.

From there, you'll travel to Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its remarkable Roman and Georgian architecture. The city, which sits above geothermal springs, is home to the best-preserved Roman Baths. Bath is also renowned as one of the "Best Spa Towns in Europe," and a mecca for elite 18th-century society.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Tour Highlights

CULTURAL GEMS The traditions of one ancient Roman ritual are in full flow in Bath. Amid the remarkable Roman and Georgian architecture and the best-preserved Roman Baths of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, a good spa day is never hard to find in one of the “Best Spa Towns in Europe.” The city of Bath sits above geothermal springs that bubble up from the limestone below. Bath also turns up the heat with some of Britain's grandest Georgian buildings, a mecca for elite 18th-century society.

DAY 4: Bristol-Cardiff, Wales-Waterford, Ireland

Welsh Dragons, Daffodils, & Castles

Begin your morning with an orientation drive through Cardiff, the Welsh capital. You'll see historic buildings, including Cardiff Castle and the civic buildings of Cathays Park. You'll also discover the city's 2,000-year history of invasions and conflicts, which began in the 1st century AD with the Romans. Afterward, you'll travel to Pembroke for a ferry crossing across St. George's Channel to Rosslare, Ireland.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Tour Highlights

CAPITAL CITY Explore the Welsh capital, see many historic buildings and discover its 2,000-year history of invasions, abductions, and conflicts from the 1st century AD when the Romans built the first series of forts.

DAY 5: Waterford-Blarney-Kinsale-Rosscarbery

County Cork Characters

Today, your journey takes you to Blarney, a town famous for its legendary Kissing Stone. Next, you'll travel to Kinsale, a vibrant, seaside town at the start of the Wild Atlantic Way. Here, you'll have time to explore its brightly painted storefronts and winding streets. The day concludes with free time in Rosscarbery.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Tour Highlights

PICTURE PERFECT Brighten your world with a visit to Kinsale, Ireland’s vibrant town where the Wild Atlantic Way begins. Stroll the brightly painted storefronts and winding streets beside the sweeping hues of blue and green in this Irish seaside town.

Optional: Rosscarbery Pub Evening

Get a real taste of everyday life in Ireland on this memorable evening at a Rosscarbery pub, featuring live music, two drinks of your choice, and the chance to rub elbows with the friendly locals!

Duration: 2h 0m 

DAY 6: Rosscarbery-Kenmare-Killarney-Limerick

Irish Eyes & Cheeky Rhymes

Today, you'll embark on a scenic drive along the famous Ring of Kerry, a panoramic route that showcases Ireland's stunning southwestern peninsula. Afterward, you'll travel to Killarney National Park, a rugged and mountainous expanse with exquisite natural beauty. There, you'll take a horse-drawn jaunting car ride to explore this breathtaking landscape, which includes the towering MacGillycuddy's Reeks, Ireland's highest mountain range. You'll also see the beautiful Lakes of Killarney and Ross Castle. The evening concludes with free time in Limerick.

Meals: Breakfast

Local Favorite

NATURAL WONDERS County Kerry is home to the exquisite natural beauty of a rugged and mountainous expanse in Killarney National Park. A horse-drawn jaunting-car ride is a great way to experience this natural wonderland, including the 3,300-foot MacGillycuddy’s Reeks, the highest mountain range in Ireland. Nestled at the foot of these mountains, the Lakes of Killarney’s shores and woodlands share this magical place with waterfalls and dramatic skies above Ross Castle.

Optional: Medieval Castle Banquet

Step back in time at an original Irish medieval banquet. Enjoy a 4-course feast with wine, then relax as your medieval hosts dazzle you with unforgettable music and storytelling.

Duration: 3h 20m 

DAY 7: Limerick-Cashel-Kildare-Dublin

The Winner's Circle

Your day begins with a visit to the Rock of Cashel, a historic site where St. Patrick once preached. From there, you'll travel to the Irish National Stud in County Kildare. As the heart of Ireland's thoroughbred industry, this horse breeding facility has produced some of the world's most magnificent champion stallions and even inspired Queen Elizabeth II. The day ends with free time in Dublin.

Meals: Breakfast

Local Favorite

CULTURE & TRADITION The Irish National Stud is home to the long tradition of Ireland’s love of horses. This horse breeding facility in County Kildare, considered the beating heart of Ireland's thoroughbred industry, continues to inspire all who visit, including Queen Elizabeth II. Hear about some of the world’s most magnificent champion stallions that have made history since the turn of the 20th century.

Optional: Taylors Irish Cabaret

You won't want to miss this popular outing to the legendary Taylors Irish Cabaret, featuring a delicious dinner, drinks, and outstanding Irish music, dance, and comedy.

Duration: 4h 10m 

DAY 8: Dublin

 Ireland's Capital City

Your morning begins with an orientation drive through Dublin, a city celebrated for its charm and vibrant personality. You'll see key landmarks like O'Connell Street, beautiful Georgian squares, the historic St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Trinity College. Afterward, the afternoon is yours to explore the city at your leisure.

Meals: Breakfast

Tour Highlights

CITY SIGHTS “In Dublin’s fair city where girls are so pretty,” you’ll also find great personality and charm. The charisma of Dubliners and the bounty of pubs here is matched only by the gorgeous Georgian Squares, 12th-century St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College.

Optional: Guinness Storehouse Visit and Supper

Discover the history, traditions, and brewing techniques behind one of the world's most popular beer on this fascinating tour, tasting and dinner at Dublin's legendary Guinness Storehouse.

Duration: 4h 0m 

DAY 9: Dublin-Carlingford-Belfast, Northern Ireland

Coffee With Cream & Maritime Theme

Your journey today begins in the charming seaside town of Carlingford, where you'll enjoy a traditional Irish coffee. This warm elixir of coffee, Irish whiskey, sugar, and cream was first created in 1943 by a chef to comfort stranded travelers on a cold night.

Next, you'll travel to Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland. An orientation drive will take you past City Hall, the Albert Memorial Clock Tower, and Queen's University. Your day concludes with a visit to the Titanic Belfast Experience, a museum dedicated to the city's maritime history.

Meals: Breakfast

Local Favorite

LOCAL TASTES It’s clear why we get a warm feeling with traditional Irish Coffee – as much a warm welcome now as it was for stranded travelers in 1943. It was a wintry night in Limerick when Foynes Port chef Joe Sheridan concocted this soothing elixir of hot coffee, Irish whiskey, sugar, and whipped cream to make their cancelled flight a little more palatable. Raise a toddy glass of Caife Gaelach with a hearty “slainte!”

DAY 10: Belfast-Edinburgh, Scotland

Strait Ahead to Scotland

Your day begins with a ferry crossing on the North Channel from Belfast to Cairnryan, Scotland. While the channel is known as part of the Ocean's Seven for long-distance swimmers, most people rely on the ferries that connect northeast Ireland to the southwest coast of Scotland. Cairnryan itself has a proud maritime history, having built floating Mulberry Harbors for the D-Day invasion of Normandy.

Meals: Breakfast

Tour Highlights

EPIC RIDE The North Channel (also called the Irish Channel) connects northeast Ireland to the southwestern coast of Scotland. The North Channel is part of the Ocean’s Seven, a set of seven long-distance open-water swims, although most who cross rely on the many ferries that run between Belfast and Cairnryan, the Scottish village with a proud maritime history, including its floating Mulberry Harbors built to support the D-Day invasion of Normandy.

Optional: Scottish Evening

No trip to Scotland is complete without an authentic Scottish evening filled with traditional food, drinks, singers, dancers, bagpipes, and, of course, the unforgettable Ceremony of the Haggis!

Duration: 3h 30m 

DAY 11: Edinburgh

Crown Jewels & Castle Views

Your day in Edinburgh begins with a guided sightseeing tour. You'll see both the New Town and the Old Town before visiting Edinburgh Castle. This historic stronghold, which has been besieged more than any other place in Great Britain, has a fascinating 1,100-year history. You'll explore the castle and see the royal regalia, including Scotland's Crown Jewels. Afterward, the afternoon is free for you to explore on your own.

Special Note: If you are traveling on August 2, 9, or 16, your trip includes a performance of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

Meals: Breakfast

Tour Highlights

THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO Unpack your plaid! Edinburgh Military Tattoo performances included on departures August 2, 9 and 16.

MUSIC & MASTERPIECES Ascend to Castle Rock to explore Edinburgh Castle, one of the most important historical strongholds in the Kingdom of Scotland, with a 1,100-year history as "the most besieged place in Great Britain." Here, you’ll find the royal regalia and Scotland’s Crown Jewels. The Castle forms the background of the spectacular Tattoo, an extravaganza of bagpipes and drums performed en masse in August each year.

Optional: Royal Yacht Britania and Dinner

Discover what life was like on board Her Majesty's floating residence during an exciting visit of the Royal Yacht Britannia, followed by dinner with wine at an excellent local restaurant!

Duration: 4h 30m 

DAY 12: Ediburgh-Alnwick, England-York

High Praise & Market Days

Your journey today begins with a stop in Alnwick, a market town that was voted the "best place to live in Britain."

Next, you'll travel to York for a guided walk through its best-preserved medieval shopping streets, known as The Shambles. You'll also visit York Minster, one of the world's most magnificent cathedrals. For over 1,000 years, this cathedral has drawn visitors from around the globe to admire its exquisite stonework and incomparable collection of medieval stained glass.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Tour Highlights

HISTORIC SPOT York Minster is hailed as one of the world’s most magnificent cathedrals, and the center of Christian faith in northern England. From its exquisite, handcrafted stone to its incomparable collection of medieval stained glass, you’ll discover why York Minster has drawn visitors from around the world for over 1,000 years.