June 7 & 8, 2025

Arrive in London. Relax, and spend the next day enjoying a whole program of optional local activities, including sightseeting and touring the city’s most famous landmarks: Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, or the Tower of London (to name a few)!

Today’s Distance: From Home to London

June 9, 2025

Begin your day with the breathtaking sight of Stonehenge, one of England’s oldest mysteries. Explore the magnificence of Dartmoor National Park, the ghostly setting for Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s masterpiece, and visit the quaint Widecomb in the Moor. Finish the day off in Plymouth, where you will see where the Pilgrim Fathers embarked from on the Mayflower Steps.

Today’s Distance: 222 miles (356 km)

June 10, 2025

Explore Glastonbury and its legends of King Arthur, and then travel to the elegant city of Bath, famed for its amazing Roman relics and Georgian buildings. Cross the spectacular Severn Bridge into Wales and head for the capital city, Cardiff, where you will visit all of the major attractions: Cardiff Castle, Cathays Park, Millenium Stadium, and stately archiecture.

Today’s Distance: 169 miles (272 km)

June 11, 2025

Enjoy the lucious landscapes of farmland on the way to the sparkling seaside resort of Tenby. Then, enjoy the beautiful sights of the sea as you take a ferry ride across St. George’s Channel to Ireland.

Today’s Distance: 134 miles (216 km)

June 12, 2025

Drive along the southern coast of the “Emerald Isle,” passin Cork on the way. Stop in Blarney to see the castle and the famous Stone of Eloquence, and shop for Irish crafts and handmade crystal. Continue on the drive to the popular resort of Killarney.

Today’s Distance: 134 miles (216 km)

June 13, 2025

At Killorglin, join the road known as the Ring of Kerry for a 100-mile panoramic drive of sparkling seascapes, mountains dotted with beautiful farmhouses, winding lanes featuring unique vegetation, and spectacular views of the Lakes of Killarney.

Today’s Distance: 100 miles (160 km)

June 14, 2025

Out on the Dingle Peninsula, the 32-mile Slea Head drive will give magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean. Nested close by, hear about the unique literary achievemets o the Basket Islands. Then travel to Limerick, while admiring the prize-winning thatched cottages of Adare.

Today’s Distance: 154 miles (249 km)

June 15, 2025

Take a scenic route through the breathtaking site of the Cliffs of Moher and The Burren, before geting to the port city of Galway. Enjoy the vibrant shops, cafés, and bar culture in the city before continuing on to the capital city of Ireland, Dublin.

Today’s Distance: 234 miles (377 km)

June 16, 2025

Deserving of an entire day on its own, enjoy an orientation drie thorugh Eire’s capital, including the statue-lied O’Connell Street, elegant Georgian squares, and of course, St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The afternoon is yours to explore, or rest; whatever suits you best.

Today’s Distance: <50 miles (80 km)

June 17, 2025

Take a ferry ride across te Irish Sea to Holyhad on the Welsh Isle. Explore North Wales on the way to Caernarfon, where the castle still stands. Then spend the night in Liverpool, from where the Beatles came.

Today’s Distance: 130 miles (209 km)

June 18, 2025

Drive into the tranquil Lake District, considered to be the finest of England’s national parks. Then cross into Scotland to visit Gretna Green, where blacksmith used to wed runaway couples. Travel through the history-steeped Lowland hlls to Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city.

Today’s Distance: 237 miles (381 km)

June 19, 2025

Pass through the “Bonnie Banks” of Loch Lomond and through Rannoch Moor, into the Highlands. Trek through history as you make your way to the banks of Loch Ness, home of the timid and timeless Nessie. Continue through Inverness, the Highland capital, and stop at the Battlefield of Culloden Moor, as you arrive at your accommodations for the night.

Today’s Distance: 169 miles (272 km)

June 20, 2025

Drive through even more spectacular Highland cenery for stop in the pretty Victorian mountain resort of Pitlochry. Cross the Tay Bridge to St. Andrews to see the origins of Golf. Continue on over the Forth Road Bridge to spend the night in Edinburgh.

Today’s Distance: 169 miles (272 km)

June 21, 2025

Enjoy a full day in the Scottish capital, where a local guide will introduce you to the 200 year-old “New Town,” home to famous scientists, inventors, and novelists. In the “Old Town,” you can visit the Edinburgh Castle to admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels.

Today’s Distance: <50 miles (80 km)

June 22, 2025

See the Abbey ruins in Jeburgh before heading towards the Cheviot Hils and English border. Travel through wild Northumberland to York, England’s most complete medieval city. Then spend a long’s night rest in Leeds, England.

Today’s Distance: 220 miles (355 km)

June 23, 2025

Continue your journey through time in Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, where you will see Anne Hathaway’s cottage and explore the entire town at your own leisurely pace. Celebrate the tour’s end with a night on the town after returning from your long trek to London, England.

Today’s Distance: 237 miles (385 km)

June 24, 2025

Spend your last day in London as you prepare to travel back home from your exceptional adventure, with a suitcase full of trinkets and memories to share. Or, if it’s too soon to go, consider extending your journey by working with one of our travel agents to personalize the perfect Vacation Extension for you.

Today’s Distance: London to Home
(or wherever your next journey begins!)

There is so much to see and do in the British Isles, and while on this trip we will see a lot, there is nothing like a personalized itinerary to cap off a long adventure! Consider extending your trip to see what is most important to you—whether that’s extra time in London, a stop at the Guiness brewery and Jameson Distillery, or intentionally going to the roots of your Heritage—you can trust that our team of travel experts will curate the perfect extension for you! Contact us now to get started.