British Isles Grand Tour

 Arrive at London Heathrow/Gatwick Airport where our representative will welcome you and transfer you to your centrally located hotel. After check-in and refreshments, enjoy an orientation tour of central London, including views of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, and Piccadilly Circus. Evening welcome dinner at a traditional British restaurant featuring classic English cuisine. Overnight in London.

After breakfast, full day exploring London's iconic landmarks. Begin with the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace (schedule permitting). Visit the Tower of London, home to the Crown Jewels and over 900 years of fascinating history. After lunch, tour Westminster Abbey, the coronation church of British monarchs since 1066. Evening at leisure or optional West End theatre show (extra charge). Overnight in London.

Morning visit to the British Museum, housing treasures from around the world including the Rosetta Stone and the Elgin Marbles. Continue to St. Paul's Cathedral, Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece with its magnificent dome. After lunch, enjoy free time for shopping in prestigious areas such as Oxford Street, Regent Street, or the luxury department stores of Knightsbridge, including world-famous Harrods. Evening at leisure to explore London's vibrant restaurant scene. Overnight in London.

After breakfast, journey northward to York, one of England's most historic cities. En route, stop at Cambridge for a brief tour of this prestigious university town with its stunning colleges and the picturesque "Backs" along the River Cam. Continue to York, arriving in the late afternoon. Check in to your hotel and enjoy an evening orientation walk within the medieval city walls, including York's charming narrow streets, known as "Shambles." Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in York.

Morning exploration of York, including a visit to the magnificent York Minster, one of the world's most beautiful Gothic cathedrals. After lunch, continue north, crossing the border into Scotland. Stop at Hadrian's Wall, the ancient Roman frontier built in 122 AD to mark the northern limit of the Roman Empire. Arrive in Edinburgh, Scotland's historic capital, in the early evening. Check in to your hotel and enjoy a brief orientation walk along the Royal Mile. Overnight in Edinburgh.

Full day discovering Edinburgh's highlights. Visit the imposing Edinburgh Castle perched high above the city, home to the Scottish Crown Jewels and the Stone of Destiny. Explore the Royal Mile, the historic thoroughfare connecting the castle with the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queen's official residence in Scotland. After lunch, visit the elegant Georgian New Town and climb Calton Hill for panoramic views of the city. Evening traditional Scottish dinner with folk music and dancing, including a taste of haggis and fine Scotch whisky. Overnight in Edinburgh.

After breakfast, transfer to Edinburgh airport for a short flight to Belfast, Northern Ireland (flight included). Upon arrival, meet your local guide and enjoy a city tour including the impressive City Hall, the Peace Wall, and the award-winning Titanic Belfast Experience telling the story of the ill-fated ship built in the city. Check in to your hotel and enjoy an evening at leisure to explore Belfast's regenerated Cathedral Quarter with its lively pubs and restaurants. Overnight in Belfast.

 via Giant's Causeway After breakfast, journey north along the spectacular Antrim Coast to the Giant's Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring over 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic eruption. According to legend, they were built by the giant Finn MacCool as a causeway to Scotland. Continue south, crossing the border into the Republic of Ireland. Arrive in Dublin, Ireland's vibrant capital, in the late afternoon. Check in to your hotel and enjoy an evening orientation walk through the lively Temple Bar district. Overnight in Dublin.

 Full day discovering Dublin's highlights. Visit Trinity College to see the magnificent Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript from the 9th century. Continue to St. Patrick's Cathedral, Ireland's largest church, and explore the Guinness Storehouse, learning about Ireland's famous stout with a pint in the Gravity Bar offering panoramic views of the city. After lunch, visit the impressive National Museum of Ireland and enjoy free time to explore Grafton Street, Dublin's premier shopping area. Evening traditional Irish dinner with folk music and dancing. Overnight in Dublin.

After breakfast, journey west across Ireland to Galway. En route, visit Clonmacnoise, an ancient monastic site founded in the 6th century on the banks of the River Shannon. Continue to Galway, a vibrant city known for its medieval streets, traditional music, and artistic atmosphere. After check-in, enjoy an evening walking tour of Galway's colorful streets and lively Latin Quarter, followed by a farewell dinner featuring the best of Irish cuisine. Overnight in Galway.

 After breakfast, morning excursion to the magnificent Cliffs of Moher, towering 214 meters above the Atlantic Ocean and offering spectacular views of the Aran Islands. Return to Galway for lunch and, depending on your departure time, some free time for last-minute shopping. Transfer to either Shannon Airport (approximately 1.5 hours) or Dublin Airport (approximately 2.5 hours) for your departure flight, taking home wonderful memories of your British Isles adventure.