Get a closer look at the long standing castles, churches and old-fashioned towns of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Ireland and Wales. See Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon, Roman spas in Bath and the highly photogenic cities of Dublin, Edinburgh, Salisbury, Glasgow and York.

Highlights
Stratford-upon-Avon, York, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Belfast, Dublin, Kilkenny, Waterford, Cardiff, Bath, Stonehenge, Salisbury

Day 1 DEPART USA
Overnight flight to London.

Day 2 ARRIVE LONDON
Relax after your journey.

Hotel: Ibis Earls Court (MF)

Day 3 LONDON - STRATFORD - YORK - LEEDS
Visit Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare’s birthplace. In York, view the Minster, one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Europe, and the ‘Shambles’. Later, continue to Leeds.

Meal(s): (Continental Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Jury's Inn Leeds (F)

Day 4 LEEDS - GLASGOW (2 NIGHTS)
Drive through the Yorkshire Dales to the scenic glory of the Lake District. Continue along the shores of Lake Windermere and on to historical Glasgow in Scotland.

Meal(s): (Full Breakfast)
Hotel: Campanile Glasgow (MF)

Day 5 EDINBURGH EXCURSION
Your expert Local Guide shows you the sights of Edinburgh including Princes Street, the Royal Mile, and views of the castle and Holyrood House. Spend free time exploring before returning to Glasgow.

Meal(s): (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 6 GLASGOW - BELFAST - DUBLIN (2 NIGHTS)
Travel through Burns' country to Stranraer and take the ferry to Belfast, where your orientation includes City Hall and Queen’s University. Arrive later at your hotel in Dublin.

Meal(s): (Full Breakfast)
Hotel: Jury's Inn Parnell Street (MF)

Day 7 DUBLIN SIGHTSEEING
View the sights with your knowledgeable Local Guide including Trinity College, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Phoenix Park and the elegant Georgian squares.

Meal(s): (Full Breakfast)

Day 8 DUBLIN - KILKENNY - WATERFORD
Traverse County Kildare's splendid countryside. In Kilkenny, view the medieval castle. Later, visit the Crystal Showroom on arrival in Waterford.

Meal(s): (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Treacys (F)

Day 9 WATERFORD - CARDIFF
Board your ferry from Rosslare to Fishguard. Continue to Cardiff to view the historic castle and other wonderful sights.

Meal(s): (Full Breakfast)
Hotel: Copthorne Cardiff (F)

Day 10 CARDIFF - BATH - STONEHENGE - LONDON
Cross the impressive Severn Bridge into England. On to the spa town of Bath, with time to maybe visit the Roman Baths and admire the elegant architecture. View mysterious Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain and enjoy views of Salisbury Cathedral, featuring the tallest spire in the UK. Arrive later in London where your amazing vacation ends, and say goodbye to your traveling friends!

Meal(s): (Full Breakfast)
Hotel: Treacys (F)

Day 11 LONDON - USA
Say goodbye to your traveling friends at the end of your amazing vacation!

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

What's Included

Sightseeing Highlights Sightseeing Highlights
Stratford-upon-Avon Visit the town of Shakespeare's birth.
York Orientation includes views of the Minster and the Shambles.
Glasgow Orientation tour.
Edinburgh Sightseeing includes views of Princes Street and the Royal Mile.
Belfast Orientation includes views of the City Hall and Queen's University.
Dublin Sightseeing includes views of St. Patrick's Cathedral and Trinity College.
Kilkenny View the ancient castle.
Waterford Visit the Crystal showroom, when open.
Cardiff View Cardiff Castle.
Bath View the Georgian town.
Stonehenge View the ancient stone circle.
Salisbury View the cathedral.

Dining Highlights Dining Highlights
1 continental breakfast and 1 buffet breakfast in London.
7 full breakfasts.
3 three course dinners.

Travel Highlights First Class Travel Highlights
Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
All hotel service charges, taxes, baggage handling and hotel tips are included.
Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard.
Services throughout the trip of a professional Travel Director.
The services of a Local Host if you stay at the recommended London hotel.
Qualified Local Guide in Edinburgh and Dublin.
Ferry across the Irish Sea from Scotland to Northern Ireland and Ireland to South Wales.
A stylish wallet, travel documents, keepsake booklet and map.
Complimentary pick-up and drop-off on day of departure and return of the coach trip when you stay at recommended London hotel, booked through the Tour Operator.