Britain & Ireland Panorama

20 Days
London, Salisbury, Stonehenge, Devon, Cornwall, Bath, Cardiff, Waterford, Killarney, Limerick, Dublin, Chester, Lake District, Edinburgh, Scottish Highlands, Isle of Skye, Glasgow, York, Coventry, Stratford

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Day 1  Depart USA Overnight flight to London.

Day 2  Arrive London (2nights) After checking into your Trafalgar hotel, the rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 3  London sightseeing & at leisure Many major sights are included on today's morning sightseeing tour. (Continental breakfast)

Day 4  London - Salisbury – Plymouth Greetings as we head west through Salisbury to view its fine Cathedral. Then across Salisbury Plain we see mysterious Stonehenge. In the afternoon, we continue to the naval city of Plymouth, port of departure for the Pilgrim Fathers. Later before dinner at our hotel, we enjoy a welcome drink with our Tour Director. (Continental breakfast/ Dinner)

Day 5  Plymouth - St Michael's Mount - St. Ives - Barnstaple Today's drive takes us to Penzance where we view St. Michael's Mount. Then we continue to the colourful village of St. Ives before a beautiful drive through north Cornwall making a stop to view the ruins of Arthur's Castle at Tintagel. Then off to our hotel in Barnstaple. (Full breakfast/ Dinner)

Day 6  Barnstaple - Bath - Cardiff Across the moors on our way to King Arthur's Glastonbury to visit the Abbey ruins. Next we drive to historic Bath where an orientation includes a visit to a Roman Bath. Then, we cross the Severn Bridge to Cardiff the capital of Wales. (Full breakfast/ Dinner)

Day 7  Cardiff - Waterford There's a chance to view the famous Castle before travelling across Wales to Pembroke. Here we board our ferry to cross the Irish Sea. On arrival in Ireland, we drive to Waterford for the night. (Full breakfast/ Dinner)

Day 8  Waterford - Killarney Today we visit the Waterford Crystal showroom before driving via Cork. Then on to Blarney Castle with a chance to kiss the famous stone and acquire the 'gift of the gab'. Finally, we drive to Killarney, with its beautiful lakes. (Full breakfast)

Day 9  Killarney - Ring of Kerry - Limerick Today we experience Ireland's most scenic coastal drive, around the 'Ring of Kerry', County Kerry's largest peninsula. Its varied landscape is truly a photographer's delight. We will also see Killorglin (of Puck Fair fame), Daniel O'Connell's Cahirciveen, the fishing village of Waterville, the Black Mountains and Moll's Gap. On to Limerick. (Full breakfast/ Dinner)

Day 10  Limerick - Galway - Dublin (2nights) This morning the Emerald Isle's scenery rolls by as we make our way to Galway. Then past Ballinasloe and Athlone en route to the 'fair city' of Dublin for our two-night stay. (Full breakfast)

Day 11  Dublin sightseeing & at leisure Trinity College, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Phoenix Park and other notable landmarks feature on morning sightseeing. The rest of the day is at leisure. This evening, perhaps join us at an Irish Cabaret. (Full breakfast)

Day 12  Dublin - Chester - Manchester We board our ferry for the return across the Irish Sea. Then along the North Wales Coast to Chester where we admire the medieval buildings and galleried 'Rows'. Next on to our hotel in Bolton for the night. (Full breakfast/ Dinner)

Day 13  Manchester - Lake District – Edinburgh (2nights) - A morning drive through the English Lake District brings us to Grasmere, the great poet Wordsworth's home. Then on to the Scottish border stopping to visit Moffat Woollens en route to Edinburgh, Scotland's capital. This evening, we enjoy Scottish hospitality at dinner in a local restaurant. During the Festival, we include tickets to the spectacular Edinburgh Tattoo. (Full breakfast/ Hotel dinner )

Day 14  Edinburgh sightseeing & at leisure Our morning sightseeing tour includes Princes Street and the Royal Mile plus we make a visit to Edinburgh Castle. Then view Holyrood House, once the home of Mary Queen of Scots. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Perhaps shop for tartans and tweeds or sample some delicious shortbread. This evening there's a chance to enjoy a traditional Scottish night out with haggis, dancing and bagpipes! (Full breakfast)

Day 15  Edinburgh - Scottish Highlands This morning we drive into the Highlands, first stopping at St. Andrews Golf Course. Then via Dundee and Perth to Pitlochry. We continue past Blair Atholl to our hotel in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. We dine at our hotel this evening. (Full breakfast/ Dinner)

Day 16  Scottish Highlands - Loch Ness - Isle of Skye Our day begins with a visit Culloden, site of the famous battle. Then along the beautiful shores of Loch Ness, to the West Coast of Scotland and the Kyle of Lochalsh. Next, we cross 'over the sea to Skye' with time to explore the Isle before dinner in our hotel tonight. (Full breakfast/ Dinner)

Day 17  Isle of Skye - Glasgow Today it's back to the Scottish mainland and to Fort William within sight of Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain. On to the 'Vale of Weeping' at Glencoe before we drive by the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond to Glasgow. Here an orientation of Glascow shows us the highlights of this bustling city.(Full breakfast)

Day 18  Glasgow - York - Harrogate This morning we cross Scottish borderland country and Northumberland National Park to see Hadrian's Wall. Then on to York where this city's history is written in its narrow cobbled streets, timbered houses and famous Minster. This evening, we will enjoy traditional Yorkshire hospitality at dinner in a pub before reaching our hotel in elegant Harrogate. (Full breakfast/ Hotel dinner )

Day 19  Harrogate - Coventry - Stratford – London This morning we drive through the Midlands to Coventry, home of Lady Godiva. Here we see the two Cathedrals before making our way to Stratford-upon-Avon to visit Shakespeare's birthplace and see Anne Hathaway's cottage. Later, we drive through the scenic Cotswolds, dotted with the golden sandstone of thatched cottages en route back to London. (Full breakfast)

Day 20  London - USA Time to bid farewell as we transfer you to the airport for your return flight to America. (Continental breakfast)