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Experience the best of Britain and Ireland on this 14-day journey through history, culture, and stunning landscapes. Explore London’s landmarks, regal Windsor, Roman Bath, and Shakespeare’s Stratford. Discover the Lake District, Scottish castles, and Edinburgh’s medieval charm. In Ireland, visit Belfast’s Titanic history, lively Dublin, and Blarney Castle. Enjoy coastal drives, sheepdog demos, the Cliffs of Moher, and end with a castle stay near Dublin.
Depart your hotel at 2:00 PM for a panoramic drive through central London, taking in iconic sights such as Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament. Then, step inside the historic Tower of London to marvel at the dazzling Crown Jewels. In the evening, gather with your group for a welcome drink before choosing your own spot for dinner.
Explore London’s iconic sights at your own pace with a Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour, offering multiple routes tailored to your interests. Enjoy a free evening to continue discovering the city and dine wherever you choose.
Enjoy a panoramic tour of Windsor, then step inside Windsor Castle — the world’s largest inhabited castle and an official residence of the King. Explore the grand State Apartments, still used for royal ceremonies today, and take time to stroll through the charming town. Continue on to Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage city known for its Roman history and graceful Georgian architecture. Visit the ancient Roman Baths to learn why these natural hot springs have attracted visitors for millennia.
Travel through the Cotswolds, a classic English landscape of rolling hills, blooming gardens, and honey-colored stone cottages. Pause in one of its charming market towns before continuing to Stratford-upon-Avon. Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace to explore an engaging exhibition on his life and step inside the house where he was born. Then, head to Liverpool and enjoy an evening at your leisure, perhaps delving into the city’s famous musical heritage.
Journey through the scenic Lake District, a landscape that inspired artists and writers like William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Take a relaxing cruise on Lake Windermere, surrounded by forested islands and rolling hills. Enjoy some free time in a classic Lakeland village before crossing into Scotland. Stop in romantic Gretna Green, just past the border, then continue to your hotel near Edinburgh for a free evening.
Take a panoramic tour of central Edinburgh, from the medieval closes of the Royal Mile to the Georgian elegance of the 200-year-old New Town. Visit Edinburgh Castle to view the Scottish Crown Jewels and enjoy sweeping city views. In the evening, enjoy storytelling and whisky tasting at the Scotch Whisky Experience. (Departures from August 1–15 will instead attend the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.)
Head to Glasgow for a panoramic city tour, followed by free time to explore on your own. Then continue to Cairnryan for a short ferry crossing to Ireland, arriving in Belfast for an overnight stay.
Tour Titanic Belfast for an immersive look at the creation of the legendary ocean liner, built in the city’s shipyards. Then, take a panoramic tour of Belfast’s historic highlights. Stop at the Glyde Inn for an early dinner with lively entertainment before traveling onward to Dublin.
Explore Dublin at your own pace with a Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour. Use your included voucher to visit one of the city’s top attractions—choose from the Guinness Storehouse, Teeling Distillery, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Jameson Distillery Bow St., or the GPO Museum. Enjoy dinner independently this evening.
Visit Blarney Castle to kiss the legendary stone said to bestow the gift of eloquence. Continue on through Macroom and into the scenic mountains en route to Killarney. After dinner at your hotel, consider visiting one of Killarney’s lively pubs for traditional Irish music.
Stop in the scenic Gap of Dunloe to browse for souvenirs at Moriarty’s, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner. Visit a sheep farm to watch expert sheepdogs in action, then take in the rugged beauty of the Dingle Peninsula, famed for its dramatic landscapes and roles in films like Ryan’s Daughter and Far and Away. Enjoy some free time in Dingle town before heading to Kate Kearney’s Cottage for an evening of traditional Irish food, music, and entertainment.
Explore the Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum, where the golden age of aviation comes to life. Take a scenic ferry ride across the River Shannon and visit the dramatic Cliffs of Moher. Travel through the otherworldly limestone terrain of the Burren on your way to lively Galway, where you’ll enjoy a panoramic tour before dinner at your hotel.
Enjoy a guided walking tour through Galway’s historic city center. Then journey east to Dublin and explore the charming seaside suburb of Dalkey, once home to Bono, Enya, and author Maeve Binchy. Cap off your journey with a farewell dinner at your elegant castle hotel.
Your tour concludes after breakfast. Say goodbye to your fellow travelers as you depart from Dublin, taking memories of Ireland’s beauty and warmth with you.
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