Essential Britain & Ireland

Your journey begins in the vibrant city of London. Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by our uniformed hosts. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, exploring the city's many attractions or simply relaxing after your journey.

Meet your tour director and fellow travelers at 8 am before setting off for Stonehenge, a prehistoric monument shrouded in mystery. From there, we'll head to the city of Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its Roman Baths and stunning Georgian architecture. Here, you'll have the opportunity to explore the excavations of the Roman Baths.

Start your day with a visit to Cardiff Castle, a historical treasure in the heart of the Welsh capital. After exploring the castle, we'll take a ferry across St. George's Channel to Rosslare, Ireland.

Today, we'll take a guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal in Waterford, where you'll get a glimpse into the intricate process of crystal making. From there, we'll head to Kilkenny, a charming town known for its medieval cobblestone streets.

Spend the day exploring Dublin, Ireland's vibrant capital city. Take a morning orientation drive to see O'Connell Street, Georgian squares, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Trinity College. The afternoon is yours to explore at your leisure.

Begin your day in Belfast, Northern Ireland's capital, where you'll pause at the magnificent City Hall. From there, cross the North Channel to Cairnryan, Scotland.

Today's city sightseeing in Edinburgh includes the New Town, the Old Town, and a visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland's Crown Jewels. In the afternoon, you'll have free time to explore the city at your own pace. If you're visiting between July 27 and August 18, you'll have the opportunity to attend the world-renowned Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance.

Start your day in Jedburgh, where you'll have the chance to photograph the Augustinian abbey ruins. We'll then drive into Northumberland National Park to see a section of Hadrian's Wall. Our final destination for the day is York, where you'll take a guided walk through The Shambles and visit York Minster.

Today, we'll visit Stratford-Upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Here, you'll see Anne Hathaway's Cottage, where Shakespeare's wife was born and raised, and visit Shakespeare's Birthplace, a restored 16th-century half-timbered house.

Your memorable journey through the United Kingdom and Ireland comes to an end today. After breakfast, it's time to say goodbye until we meet again for another adventure. Safe travels!