Heart of the British Isles

DAY 1– Overnight Flight

DAY 2– Warwickshire
Arrive at London Heathrow Airport and meet your tour manager. Visit Oxford on the way to Warwickshire. Holiday Inn, Coventry, England or similar (D)

DAY 3  – Stratford-Upon-Avon
Travel through the Cotswolds to picturesque Stow-on-the-Wold and Stratford-Upon-Avon. Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace. Optional excursion to ‘Warwick Castle.’ Holiday Inn, Coventry, England or similar (B,D)

DAY 4 – York
Arrive in historic York by lunchtime for leisurely exploration. In the late afternoon transfer to your hotel. Blackwell Grange Hotel, Darlington, England or similar (B,D)

DAY 5 – Edinburgh
View a section of Hadrian’s Wall before crossing into Scotland. Stop for English tea at the border town of Jedburgh. Continue to Edinburgh. Optional ‘Scottish Dinner Show’. Mercure Hotel Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland or similar (B, English Tea)

DAY 6 – Edinburgh
Meet your local guide for a tour of Edinburgh, followed by an afternoon of leisure sightseeing. Mercure Hotel Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland or similar (B)

DAY 7 – Gretna Green / Liverpool
Visit the Old Blacksmith’s Shop of Gretna Green before returning to England and on to Liverpool, birthplace of The Beatles. Optional ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ excursion. Holiday Inn City Centre, Liverpool, England or similar (B)

DAY 8 – North Wales, Ireland
Experience the landscapes of Northern Wales along with scenic views of Betws-y-Coed and Snowdonia National Park. View Caernarfon Castle during an independent lunch stop. Cross over to Ireland by ferry. Ashling Hotel, Dublin, Ireland or similar (B)

DAY 9 – Dublin
In the morning, see Dublin’s sights with a local guide.The afternoon is free for individual pursuits. Optional ‘Irish Dinner Show’. Ashling Hotel, Dublin, Ireland or similar (B)

DAY 10 – Kildare
Tour Kildare National Stud Farm and the Japanese Gardens on the way to scenic County Kerry. The Ashe Hotel, Tralee, Ireland or similar (B,D)

DAY 11 – Ring of Kerry
Spend the day amongst the Ring of Kerry’s scenic coastal landscapes including lunch and a sheep dog demonstration. Killarney offers excellent restaurants and local pubs for an independent dinner before returning to your hotel. The Ashe Hotel, Tralee, Ireland or similar (B, L)

DAY 12 – Blarney, Waterford
Visit Blarney Castle. Arrive in Waterford with time to explore the town and crystal shops before dinner. Optional ‘Waterford Crystal Experience’. Marina Hotel, Waterford, Ireland or similar (B,D)

DAY 13 – Cardiff
A morning ferry ride takes you back to Wales. Travel along the coastal road to Cardiff for a panoramic tour and free time. Optional ‘Cardiff Castle’ excursion. Park Inn North, Cardiff, Wales or similar (B,D)

DAY 14 – Bath, Stonehenge
Cross the River Severn into England on your way to charming Bath village. Tour the Roman Bath Museum then continue to mysterious Stonehenge. Overnight in London. Arbor City or Copthorne Tara Hotel, London, England or similar (B,D)

DAY 15 – London
The day starts with a panoramic tour. The afternoon allows for independent sightseeing. Experience a West End show on the optional ‘London Dinner & Theatre’. Arbor City or Copthorne Tara Hotel, London, England or similar (B)

DAY 16 – Return Flight to U.S.A.