Britain & Ireland Grandeur

Day 1: Journey to Stonehenge and on to Plymouth

Journey west where you’ll ponder the myths of the ancient mystical monoliths 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.
Hotel: Copthorne Hotel Plymouth
Included Meals: Dinner

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.
Hotel: Copthorne Hotel Plymouth
Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 3: Soak up Bath and off to Cardiff

Arriving in Bath, we admire the city's stylish Georgian façades and visit the ancient Roman Baths from which it derives its name. We continue to the vibrant Welsh capital, Cardiff, where we’ll have a free evening to enjoy this modern city's proud heritage.
Hotel: Cardiff Holland House by Sunday
Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 4: Cross the Irish Sea to Waterford

This morning, see Cardiff’s iconic sights – the University of Wales, Principality Stadium, City Hall and the National Museum – 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.
Hotel: The Fitzwilton Hotel Waterford
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

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.
Hotel: Hotel Killarney
Included Meals: Breakfast

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.
Hotel: Hotel Killarney
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

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.
Hotel: The Connacht Hotel Galway
Included Meals: Breakfast

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 15th-century castle and explore the town your way before dining at your hotel.
Hotel: Central Hotel Donegal
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9: Explore Londonderry, the Giant’s Causeway and Belfast

Cross the Irish border into Northern Ireland, joining a Local Specialist in Londonderry to stroll along its 17th-century city walls. See the street murals of the Bogside before continuing to the mythical stepping stones of the Giant's Causeway for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. 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.
Hotel: AC by Marriott Belfast 
Included Meals: Breakfast

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, 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. Tonight, consider an Optional Experience to enjoy the rousing sounds and warm hospitality of a traditional Irish Cabaret performance.
Hotel: The Address Hotel Connolly Dublin
Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 11: See the Sights of Dublin

Today see St. Patrick's Cathedral and other iconic sights in the company of a Local Specialist. 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.
Hotel: The Address Hotel Connolly Dublin 
Included Meals: Breakfast

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.
Hotel: Leonardo Hotel Liverpool
Included Meals: Breakfast

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.
Hotel: North Lakes Hotel and Spa Penrith or Castle Green Hotel Kendal (hotel will be dependent on your departure date)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 14: Journey North to Glasgow

Cross into Scotland and visit Gretna Green, where you’ll discover the village’s romantic legacy of runaway weddings at the Famous Blacksmiths Shop and visitor centre. Continue to Falkirk, and 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.
Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Centre 
Included Meals - Breakfast

Day 15: Over the Sea to Skye

Travel North from Glasgow to Loch Lomond, where wooded islands, gentle hills and the Trossachs frame the view. Perhaps choose an Optional Experience of a scenic boat trip around the loch and hear of the folklore woven through its waters. Continue through Glencoe, known as the ‘Glen of the Weeping’, and pass the site of the tragic 1692 massacre. Journey on to Fort William and view Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain, before pausing to admire 13th-century Eilean Donan Castle, one of Scotland’s most photographed landmarks. Head to your hotel on the Isle of Skye for an afternoon at leisure.
Hotel: The Dunollie Hotel Broadford 
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

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.
Hotel: The Highlander Hotel Newtonmore
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

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. 
Hotel: Holiday Inn Edinburgh 
Included Meals: Breakfast

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.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Edinburgh Centre 
Included Meals: Breakfast

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.
Hotel: Novotel York Centre Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast, Be My Guest

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.
Included Meals: Breakfast

*Itinerary is subject to change.