Day 1 – Arrival in London

Welcome to London! A global, cosmopolitan city famous for its magnificent buildings and more: the Palace of Westminster, Trafalgar Square, Tower of London, London Eye, Art Galleries, and Big Ben. Transfer by private car to your hotel. Spend your day strolling by iconic landmarks of London. You have some free time to shop at many of London’s famous shopping stores like Marks and Spencer, Selfridges and many more on Oxford Street. 

Day 2 – Explore London

After breakfast, proceed for a guided city tour of London covering Piccadilly Circus, Westminster Abbey, Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace (and the Changing of the Guard ceremony if available) and many more. This afternoon you will make a visit to the renowned Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum. This museum houses a unique collection of world’s largest wax works of famous personalities, world leaders and film stars. Later, ride the London Eye which is a giant Ferris wheel on the Southbank. The structure is almost 442 feet tall and has 33 capsules offering sweeping views of the city. 

Day 3 – Travel to Manchester

This morning, sit back and head to Manchester. En route, enjoy a guided tour of Windsor Castle. Windsor Castle is the world’s oldest and largest continually occupied castle and is an extraordinary treasure trove of royal history. Discover the lavish state apartments, home to some of the Royal Collection’s most famous works of art, the delightful Queen Mary’s Dolls House – the largest in the world – and the stunning St. George’s Chapel. Next, it’s off to Stratford-upon-Avon which is the birthplace of William Shakespeare and home to the famous Royal Shakespeare Company. Proceed to Manchester for an overnight stay.

Day 4 – Manchester and travel to York

After breakfast proceed for the guided city tour of Manchester, a city with a proud history in science, politics, music, arts and sport. See some of Manchester’s key sights including Manchester Town Hall, National Football Museum, Manchester Cathedral, Salford Cathedral, The Quays, Imperial War Museum, Museum of Science & Industry and The Bridgewater Hall. After your city tour,  visit “Theatre of Dreams” which is Manchester United Football Club. Go behind the scenes at one of the world’s most popular and most successful football clubs on a Manchester United Stadium Tour. Then it’s off to York. Enjoy the beautiful road journey through the Yorkshire Dales National Park which are surrounded by square miles of moors, valleys, hills and villages. Enjoy an orientation tour of York, where you’ll will see more about city’s Anglo-Scandinavian & Norman history while passing by various landmarks.  

Day 5 – Travel to Edinburgh

Enjoy breakfast and head north to Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland. Upon arrival you meet your guide for the guided city tour. In this tour discover the richness of the Edinburgh as you pass through Grassmarket, The Old & New Town, and Dean Village. See Princes Street, the main shopping street in the capital, and also Royal Mile, a mile long street linking the famous Edinburgh castle and Holyrood Palace. 

Day 6 – Travel to Glasgow

After breakfast, head north-west out of Edinburgh for your first stop of the day at magnificent Stirling Castle, one of Scotland’s most historically significant castles, sitting high on volcanic rock and offering wonderful views of the surrounding landscape. You have some time to visit the castle and learn of the exploits of key historical figures including William Wallace, Robert the Bruce and Mary Queen of Scots. Later proceed to Glengoyone Distilley. You’ll learn a lot about whisky here, and you’ll have a lot of fun while you’re at it. Sit back in the coach and proceed to a pier on Loch Lomond to then take a relaxing hour-long cruise on what is known as the Queen of Scottish Lochs. Enjoy spectacular views of the magnificent Ben Lomond and the Highland boundary fault line as you enter the Scottish Highlands from the Lowlands. 

Day 7 – Travel to Belfast

Today you proceed to Cairnryan pier to board the ferry to Belfast. Both the capital and largest city in Northern Ireland, there are so many things to do in Belfast! Belfast is probably best known for being where the RMS Titanic was built,. The city has experienced a true renaissance in recent times, with evermore tourists visiting the city and region. You can explore the city on your own and see what the city offers today and experience lively historic city center, fun pubs, excellent museums, hundreds of street murals, beautiful gardens and green spaces. 

Day 8 – Explore Belfast

This morning, sit back and drive to visit Titanic Museum, dedicated to the famous RMS Titanic liner that sank in 1912 in the Atlantic Ocean. Titanic Belfast is the world’s largest Titanic visitor attraction, extending over nine interpretive and interactive galleries – the Titanic Experience, which explores the sights, sounds, smells and stories of RMS Titanic, as well as the city and people who made her. Later proceed for your guided city tour of Belfast. In this tour you will see the Belfast’s major sites like HMS Caroline, Stormont Parliament Buildings, St George’s Market, Belfast City Hall, the Big Fish, Peace Wall, Crumlin Road, Gaol, and more.  

Day 9 – Belfast and Game of Thrones

An exciting day awaits! Enjoy the opportunity to see the famous Game of Thrones Filming Locations in the stunning heart of Northern Ireland, an area of outstanding natural beauty and the Giants Causeway.  And if you’re not a fan, you’ll still enjoy the beautiful scenery and history of Northern Ireland. 

Day 10 – Travel to Dublin

Today you depart for Dublin. On arrival, proceed to Guinness Storehouse, Dublin’s most popular tourist attraction located at St. James’s Gate Brewery. Start at the bottom of the world’s largest pint glass and continue up through seven floors filled with interactive experiences that fuse Guinness’ long brewing heritage with Ireland’s rich history. At the top, you’ll be rewarded with a pint of perfection in the world-famous rooftop Gravity Bar.  

Day 11 – Explore Dublin

A full day of leisure to enjoy Dubin. You may wish to visit the Book of Kells at Trinity College or one of the City’s famous Cathedrals, or simply explore on your own. 

Day 12 – Departure

Say farewell to Ireland as you depart on your forward journey.