13 Nights / 14 Days - 2 Countries / 9 Cities
London (2N)/Durham (1N)/Edinburgh (1N)/Glasgow (1N)/Dublin (2N)/Cork (1N)/Limerick (1N)/Galway (1N)/Dublin (1N)/Liverpool (1N)/London (1N)
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Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and enjoy free time until the afternoon when trip information will be provided. Check-in time at hotels is typically at 14:00 hrs. If you require additional room hours, consider booking an extra night. Additional nights booked will have your room reserved, and the trip guide will contact you during the included activities. The hotel reception will have information panels with assistance contact details. Enjoy your free time until trip activities commence.
Panoramic tour of London: -Visit Hyde Park, Oxford St, City, St Paul Cathedral, Tower of London, Thames, Piccadilly Circus, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace. -Stop at Buckingham Palace for the changing of the guard ceremony (if taking place). The tour ends in the city center. Free afternoon with an optional excursion to Windsor Castle. Meet at Piccadilly Circus to walk through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho with the guide. Transfer back to the hotel from Piccadilly.
Departure from London, heading north towards the English countryside. Arrival in Cambridge, with time to admire the main colleges and have lunch. Departure from Cambridge, journeying northwards with views of agricultural fields and Sherwood Forest. Arrival in York, where we walk along the Roman walls and visit the cathedral, with time to explore lively shopping streets. Departure from York, continuing northwards. Arrival in Durham, an impressive medieval city. Time to explore its cobbled streets, cathedral, and castle, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Accommodation provided.
Departure from Durham, traveling north through England, passing by the edge of Newcastle. Arrival in Alnwick, a medieval town dominated by its large castle, known for its attractive gardens and featured in the Harry Potter films. Time to visit the castle (admission not included) or explore the town. Note: Castle is closed during winter months (01 October-31 March). Departure from Alnwick, crossing into Scotland. Arrival in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, known for its UNESCO World Heritage Site city center dominated by Edinburgh Castle. Free time to explore. Scenic guided tour of the city, followed by transfer back to the hotel.
Departure from Edinburgh towards the Scottish Highlands, crossing the Forth Road Bridge and encountering unique Highland cattle. Arrival in Pitlochry for a walk and coffee in the charming Victorian village. Departure from Pitlochry, crossing the eastern Highlands with beautiful landscapes of Cairngorms National Park and passing through Inverness. Stop at Brachla (Clansman Harbour) for "Nessy" souvenirs and photo opportunities. Around 14:00 hrs: Boat trip (included) on Loch Ness, with a visit to Urquhart Castle ruins (entrance included). Continuing the journey, passing Fort Augustus and Fort William, and enjoying views of Glencoe and Loch Lomond. Arrival in Glasgow. Recommended to explore the atmospheric city center.
Departure from Glasgow with a brief coach tour before heading towards the east coast of Scotland. Boarding a modern ferry in Cairnryan to Ireland. Enjoy amenities such as shopping and dining onboard. Arrival in Belfast, known for its Victorian architecture and historical tensions between Protestants and Catholics. Visit Catholic and Protestant neighborhoods and view famous murals. Departure from Belfast towards the Republic of Ireland. Arrival at the hotel in Dublin.
Dublin - Sightseeing tour of the city: Guided tour covering the city's history, Georgian neighborhoods, bustling streets, and the University. Free time in the afternoon to explore Dublin. Options include walking along the River Liffey, visiting museums, or the Guinness brewery (admission not included).
Departure from Dublin for Powerscourt. Arrive at Powerscourt with included tickets to visit the magnificent Palace Park, featuring fountains, a Japanese garden, and a pet cemetery. Departure from Powerscourt, traveling south through Wicklow National Park. Arrival in Kilkenny, where there's time for lunch and exploration of the lively city with its castle, cathedral, and beer houses. Departure from Kilkenny. Arrival in Cashel, known for its medieval fortress symbolizing Irish resistance against the English. Included tickets to Cashel Castle-Rock and time in the village. Departure from Cashel. Arrival in Cork, Ireland's second-largest city. Enjoy a stroll around the city center followed by dinner at the hotel.
Departure from Cork. Arrival in Kinsale, where we stop by Charles Fort for ocean views and visit the picturesque fishing village center. Departure from Kinsale. Arrival in Killarney, a tourist city known for its beauty. Enjoy a stroll and lunch, followed by a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride through the national park to Ross Castle. Includes a short boat cruise on the lake. Departure from Killarney, with a brief stop in Adare to admire its picturesque stone houses and ruins of an ancient abbey. Arrival in Limerick, with free time to explore the riverside, cathedral, castle, etc. Transfer to the hotel, including dinner.
Departure from Limerick. Arrival at Bunraty Folk Park, an open-air museum complex showcasing Irish life in the past, including cottages, trades, and a medieval castle. Includes tickets and time to stroll. Departure from Bunraty Folk Park, traveling to the coast amidst green scenery and hills. Arrival at the Cliffs of Moher, with entrance included. Optional walk to O’Brien’s Tower (tickets not included, weather-dependent). Time for lunch. Departure from Cliffs of Moher. Arrival at Caherconnel Fort, a circular stone Celtic fort in Burren National Park. Opportunity to see a display of shepherd dogs herding sheep. Departure from Caherconnel Fort, stopping to take photos at Poulnabrone Dolmen. Continue through scenic countryside and isolated villages. Arrival in Galway, with time to explore the city and its university atmosphere, including a picturesque pedestrian area. Transfer to the hotel.
Departure from Galway. Arrival in Cong, a picturesque town known for its lakes and the filming location of "The Quiet Man." Visit the ruins of the Royal Abbey and stroll around Ashford Castle, now a hotel. Departure towards the center of Ireland. Arrive in Clonmacnoise for lunch before visiting the ruins of the Celtic monasteries (ticket and tour included). Departure from Clonmacnoise. Arrival in Dublin.
Departure from the hotel to board the modern ferry departing at 08:05 hrs. Crossing approximately 3 and a half hours (alternative ferry may be taken due to technical or weather reasons). Disembark in Holyhead, a port on an island in north Wales. Arrival in Caernarfon, a World Heritage Site known for its spectacular castle and medieval streets. Time for a walk and lunch. Departure from Caernarfon, traveling along the coast towards England. Arrival in Liverpool for a short bus ride through the city, a World Heritage Site, and the second port of the United Kingdom. Optional visit to the Beatles Museum (admission not included) and Albert Dock.
Departure from Liverpool, heading towards the heart of England. Arrival in Stratford Upon Avon, the birthplace of Shakespeare, is known for its beautiful gardens and Tudor houses. Optional visit to Shakespeare's birthplace (admission not included), with time to explore and have lunch. Departure from Stratford, crossing the picturesque landscapes of the Cotswolds. Arrival in Oxford, a prestigious University city. Free time to explore and visit one of its main colleges. Departure from Oxford. Arrival in London.
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