Best of the United Kingdom and Dublin

Welcome to London! On arrival at the airport, we will be waiting to transfer you to the hotel. Later in the day, your guide will give an overview of the tour or you can check the information panels in the hotel reception area.


Overnight in London

Today after breakfast, start your journey through the heart of London with your tour guide. As you make your way through the city, your guide will impart exciting stories and interesting facts about London's long history. Along the way, you will see all of London's most iconic landmarks, including Big Ben, a nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London and is usually extended to refer to both the clock and the clock tower, and Houses of Parliament in Parliament Square, and snap pictures of Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England, just to the west of the Palace of Westminster.! Then, gaze up at Nelsons Column in buzzing Trafalgar Square, a public square in the City of Westminster, Central London, built around the area formerly known as Charing Cross, and drive to Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Walk to the palace gates to watch the Changing of the Guard. Look on in delight as the soldiers of the Queens Foot Guard, clothed in red tunics and bearskin hats, exchange duties to the regal music of a military band, and learn about this centuries-old ceremony from your guide. Spend your afternoon exploring London on your terms - shop for the best of British on Carnaby Street, admire the bright lights of Piccadilly Circus or visit 'The City' with Christopher Wren's great St. Paul's Cathedral. In the evening, you will be transferred to Londons entertainment district. Stroll through Leicester Square, China Town, and Soho, home Londons top theatres, shopping, and restaurants. Enjoy your dinner (own expense). Return to hotel


Overnight in London

In the morning after breakfast, we depart from London and cross the city and travel towards England's most prestigious educational institutions: Cambridge University, comprising Kings College and Queen's College, among many other world-famous faculties. Spend some time exploring the historic Cambridge, with cobbled shopping streets and the scenic banks of the River Cam. We head to York, a true medieval melting pot of Roman, Saxon, and Viking heritage. Mostly intact from the Middle Ages, the city is emblematic of England's more bucolic side. We'll visit York Minster, the largest Gothic cathedral in northern Europe. Then we'll step up onto the York city walls, dating back to Roman times. We continue our journey northwards arriving in Durham late evening. Durham is an Impressive medieval city. Spend time to stroll around its cobbled streets in the center and to discover its cathedral and castle, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.


Overnight in Durham

This morning after breakfast, We travel north through England and pass by the edge of the city of Newcastle. We will stop at Alnwick Castle which is the second-largest inhabited castle in England. Home to the Duke of Northumberland, Alnwick has been the Percys family home since the Norman invasion The castle has been set in a number of films and television productions, featuring Brancaster Castle in Downtown Abbey and Hogwarts School of Witchcraft in the Harry Potter films. (Admission to the castle is not included) After some free time, We will continue to Edinburgh, arriving at noon. This is Scotlands capital city and one of the most active cities in Northern Europe. Its monumental center has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its castle overlooks the citys steep streets and parks. Evening, meet your local guide and discover Scotlands capital city. Explore Edinburgh to compare and contrast the wide streets and elegant mansions of the Georgian 200-year-old “New Town” with the narrow lanes and medieval townhouses along the Royal Mile, the oldest part of the city. Tour the imposing Edinburgh Castle with its splendid views of the city.


Overnight in Edinburgh

After breakfast, We'll depart Edinburgh and head north across towards the holiday town of Pitlochry. En-route enjoy the stunning scenery of the Scottish Highlands. Once in Pitlochry, enjoy some coffee and stroll in the picturesque town. We will continue and pass by Inverness in the north of Scotland, a city located very near the mysterious Loch Ness. After lunch (own expense) we will visit the Urquhart medieval castle. Discover more than 1,000 years of stirring history centered on the Great Glen. The magnificently situated Urquhart Castle, on the shore of Loch Ness, has seen some of the most dramatic chapters in our nations story. From here we will take a boat trip on the dark waters of the lake. Afterward, we will pass through Fort August with its sluice gate system and Fort William, the tourist center at the foot of Ben Nevis (the highest summit in the United Kingdom). We will return south through the high plateaus where it is possible to glimpse the snow before visiting Loch Lomond, one of the most popular lakes in Scotland. We arrive in Glasgow at the end of the day.  Evening Enjoy a short stroll around the city center.


Overnight in Glasgow.

Today after breakfast, enjoy a panoramic tour of Glasgow city prior to heading towards the east coast of Scotland. We will board a ferry in Cairnryan. Our journey takes us towards Northern Ireland, arriving in Belfast, Northern Irelands capital city. This monumental city of Victorian architecture will remind us of the difficult coexistence between Protestants and Catholics in this area. After a look round the Catholic and Protestant neighbourhoods that remind us of their troubled past, we visit the famous murals. After spending some free time in the city center. We will resume our journey to the Republic of Ireland (Eire), ultimately arriving in Dublin.


Overnight in Dublin

After breakfast, meet your guide, and proceed to discover Dublin. Listen to the history of the city, its Georgian neighbourhoods, Discover Dublin's hidden gems as you wander among many famous places. As you stroll on the banks of the River Liffey, visit its parks, old university, and its lively downtown streets.   We will stop at the impressive classical Front Square of Irelands first university, Trinity College, to hear of the colleges numerous tales and treasures. Return back to the hotel. The afternoon is free at leisure.  We recommend to explore the Irish capital,  wander round the lively banks of the River Liffey and visit its museums or the famous Guinness brewery, visit Temple Bar, Dublins cultural and entertainment quarter


Overnight in Dublin

After breakfast this morning, we proceed to port to board our ferry boat to Holyhead.  Enjoy the best experience on the Irish Sea onboard the ferry.  The Dublin Holyhead ferry route connects Ireland with Wales. After crossing the Britannia bridge, we arrive in Caernarfon and stop at the imposing medieval Caernarfon Castle, built by King Edward I dominates the town and has a well-deserved UNESCO World Heritage status. You will see that a large amount of the medieval town walls still exist, including eight towers and two twin-towered gateways, surviving in places to battlement height!  Spend time to walk around and have lunch (own expense) We continue to follow the coast towards England arriving in Liverpool in the evening. Upon arrival check-in.  The rest of the day is at leisure. We suggest a visit to the Beatles Museum (admission not included).


Overnight in Liverpool

After breakfast, enjoy an orientation tour of Liverpool taking in some of the iconic sites in the city. Travel southward towards the heart of England. We will visit Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeares hometown. with its beautiful gardens and Tudor houses. Visit the house where Shakespeare was born (admission not included), Spend time to stroll around, and have lunch (own expense). We continue to travel, passing through beautiful landscapes of the Cotswolds, with its hills and cottages with thatched roofs.  We'll visit Oxford, a town synonymous with scholastics and culture. Kings, statesmen, philosophers, and scientists have all studied here. You will have free time in this prestigious University city and visit one of its spectacular main colleges. Time to stroll around prior to heading to London. We'll arrive in London in the late afternoon. Upon arrival check-in.


Overnight in London

After breakfast, make your own way to the London International Airport for your flight home.