Amazing United Kingdom Scotland and Ireland Combo Tour

Day 1

Arrival in London

Welcome to London! On arrival at the airport, we will be waiting to transfer you to the hotel. Later, our guide will give you an overview of the tour. You can also get information on the tour from the informative panels in the hotel reception area.

Day 2

London City Tour - Night Transfer

Have a tasty breakfast and look forward to an exciting guided London city tour with us. See Westminster, the Houses of Parliament, the River Thames, the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace. Watch the famous “Changing of the Guard” (depending on the season), the ceremony that features bands and marching. Spend the afternoon at leisure. In the evening the tour will meet you in Piccadilly and walk to Leicester Square, ChinaTown and Soho with its amazing atmosphere, its theaters and bustle.

Relish dinner in this area with numerous ethnic restaurants (Indian, Thai, Chinese, international, and so on). Transfer in comfort to the hotel from Piccadilly. Overnight stay in the city.

Day 3

London - Cambridge - York - Durham

After a delicious breakfast, the tour proceeds to leave London towards north England. Our first stop is Cambridge to admire its beautiful residential colleges. After lunch, we will continue to York where its cathedral, Roman walls and lively shopping streets will create a charming memory. Enjoy some free time to stroll around. The tour then continues north to Durham. Explore this charming medieval town full of life which has a wonderful cathedral right in front of the castle. The picturesque countryside with hills and woods will leave you awe-struck.

Overnight stay in the hotel as per the booking.

Day 4

Durham - Alnwick - Edinburgh

After a wholesome breakfast, the tour travels to Scotland with a stop at Alnwick. This is a picturesque town with lovely gardens and a large medieval castle which was used in the Harry Potter films. Be smitten by the outstanding countryside beauty and coastline views. We will continue to Edinburgh, arriving at noon. This is Scotland’s capital city and one of the most active cities in Northern Europe. Its monumental center has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its castle overlooks the city’s steep streets and parks. We will enjoy a sightseeing tour with a local guide while on the tour.
Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 5

Edinburgh - Inverness - Loch Ness- Fort Augustus - Glasgow

After breakfast the tour proceeds onwards on a wonderful day of stunning landscapes, magnificent countryside and mountainous views. Enjoy the beauty of the Scottish Highlands with a coffee and stroll to imbibe the vibes of Pitlochry, a charming little village. The tour continues through Inverness in the north of Scotland, a city located very near the mysterious Loch Ness.

After lunch, we visit (entrance included) the Urquhart Castle, founded in the middle ages. From here we take a boat trip on the dark waters of the lake, an amazing experience. The tour proceeds onwards to pass through Fort August with its sluice gate system and Fort William, the tourist center at the foot of Ben Nevis (the highest summit in the United Kingdom). The tour returns south through the high plateaus where you catch glimpses of the snow before visiting Loch Lomond. This is one of the most popular lakes in Scotland. We arrive in Glasgow at the end of the day. Relax and enjoy a short stroll around the city center. Spend an overnight stay at the booked accommodation.

Day 6

Glasgow - Belfast - Dublin

Today after breakfast the tour will leave Glasgow heading towards southern Scotland. We will board a ferry in Cairnryan on a fascinating ferry boat ride to Ireland. Our journey takes us towards Northern Ireland, arriving in Belfast, Northern Ireland’s capital city. This monumental city is overcoming its religious conflicts. We will resume our journey to Eire in Ireland. The last stop is Dublin, arriving at the end of the day.

Overnight stay in Dublin.

Day 7

Dublin Tour

We start the day after a delicious breakfast with a sightseeing tour of Dublin, Ireland’s peaceful capital city. Enjoy a stroll on the banks of River Liffey, visiting its parks, old university and its lively downtown streets. We will stroll around Trinity College (depending on the duration of sunlight, this visit may take place the afternoon before, upon arrival in Dublin). Spend the afternoon at leisure.

Overnight stay in the comforts of your booked hotel.

Day 8

Dublin - Caernarfon - Liverpool

After breakfast, the tour continues on a journey of three hours to Wales. Enjoy the maritime landscape and ferry ride from Ireland to Wales. Visit Caernarfon, a World Heritage Site by the sea overlooked by an impressive castle. There will be time for lunch and a stroll. We continue to Liverpool, where you will have a chance to visit The Beatles Story Exhibition.

Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 9

Liverpool - Stratford -Oxford - London

Today after a delicious breakfast, we explore central England. We will visit Stratford Upon Avon, Shakespeare’s hometown. Relish lunch and a stroll at leisure. The tour proceeds to Oxford, a town that is synonymous with study and culture. Kings, statesmen, philosophers and scientists have studied here! We will continue to London, arriving in the late afternoon. The tour comes to an end here as we include a departure transfer to the airport. Please, check the time of your flight in case you might need an additional night.