Don’t think you can see the top sights of Britain and Ireland in 10 days? Sharpen your pencils to cross off your bucket-list destinations in five fabulous countries. A jolly good time awaits in England, Scotland, and Wales, plus both territories of Ireland, as you explore the lively capital cities of each and the thatched-roof-dotted countryside in between. Coast through rolling hills, ferry across legendary waterways, and skip down cobblestone streets to discover the wonders of Stonehenge, Waterford, York, and more on this essential tour of Britain and Ireland. Along the way, you’ll drink in the sights of fairytale castles and storybook settings as well as the locally brewed ales, strong Irish coffees, and perfectly aged Scotch whiskies passionately poured in every pub. Factor in time to shop for bits and bobs and taste local favorites like fish and chips, and you’d be off your trolley not to come along!
Highlights
Stonehenge
Visit the prehistoric monument
Bath
Visit the Roman relics
Newport
Welcome dinner
Cardiff
Orientation drive, guided tour of Cardiff Castle
Pembroke–Rosslare
Cross St. George’s Channel by ferry
Waterford
Enjoy a traditional Irish coffee; guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal
Avoca
Guided tour of the handweaving mill
Glendalough
Guided tour of St. Kevin’s center of Irish Christianity
Dublin
Orientation drive
Belfast
Orientation
Belfast–Cairnryan
Cross the North Channel by ferry
Edinburgh
Guided sightseeing, visit Edinburgh Castle
Jedburgh
Take pictures of the abbey ruins
York
Walking tour
Stratford-Upon-Avon
Take pictures of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, visit Shakespeare’s birthplace and enjoy lunch
Day 1 - ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND
Uniformed Hosts will be waiting to welcome you. Free time this afternoon.
Day 2 - LONDON–STONEHENGE–BATH–NEWPORT, WALES
LONDON - Meet your Tour Director and travel companions at 8 am and drive to Stonehenge.
STONEHENGE - Visit the prehistoric monument.
BATH - Visit the excavations of the Roman Baths.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 - NEWPORT–CARDIFF–WATERFORD, IRELAND
CARDIFF - Morning visit to Cardiff Castle.
PEMBROKE - Ferry crossing St. George’s Channel to Rosslare.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 - WATERFORD–KILKENNY–DUBLIN
WATERFORD - Take a guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal.
KILKENNY - See one of Ireland’s most quaint towns with medieval cobblestones.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 - DUBLIN
DUBLIN - Take a morning orientation drive to see O’Connell Street, Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College. Free time this afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 - DUBLIN–BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND–EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
BELFAST - Pause at the magnificent City Hall before crossing the North Channel to Scotland's Cairnryan.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 - EDINBURGH
EDINBURGH - Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Town, the Old Town, and a visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Free time this afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 - EDINBURGH–JEDBURGH–YORK, ENGLAND
JEDBURGH - Take photos at the Augustinian abbey ruins. Drive into Northumberland National Park and see a section of Hadrian’s Wall.
YORK - See York Minster on Globus Local Favorite a guided walk through The Shambles.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9 - YORK–STRATFORD-UPON-AVON–LONDON
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON - See Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 10 - LONDON
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals: Breakfast
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Tour Code: GJ
