10-Day Great British and Irish from London

Today, we have an exciting journey through the Scottish Highlands ahead of us, starting with a coffee and a stroll in Pitlochry, a charming village. Next, we’ll pass through Inverness in northern Scotland, near the mysterious Loch Ness. After, we´ll visit Urquhart Castle (admission included) from where we´ll embark on a boat ride on the dark waters of Loch Ness. Next, we’ll pass by Fort Augustus with its sluice system and Fort William, a tourist center at the foot of Ben Nevis, the highest summit in the United Kingdom. Heading south, we’ll travel through the high plateaus, where snow is often visible, and skirt the picturesque shores of Loch Lomond. We’ll arrive in Glasgow at the end of the day.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Groups arriving in Edinburgh from the 15th of November until the end of February will follow this adjusted itinerary due to the shorter days and frequent snow on the roads:

08:00 a.m. - Departure from Edinburgh to Pitlochry (09:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.), a picturesque city in the heart of the Scottish region known for its whisky production. We will visit a traditional whisky distillery (admission included). Our journey will continue to Stirling (12:30 p.m. - 03:30 p.m.), with its impressive historic center dominated by the grand Stirling Castle (tickets included). This castle is one of the most significant in Scotland, having witnessed numerous historical events, including battles and the coronation of several kings. After some time for lunch, we’ll stop to photograph The Kelpies, enormous sculptures of two horse heads inspired by Scottish mythology. Finally, we’ll continue to Glasgow. We’ll arrive at around 05:00 p.m. with time to stroll through the city center.

We’ll depart from Glasgow and head to the south of Scotland. In Cairnryan, we’ll board a ferry for the crossing to Northern Ireland. Upon arrival in Belfast, the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland, we’ll be reminded of the complex history between Protestants and Catholics. You’ll have free time to explore. We recommend visiting the Titanic Museum, with its striking architecture and status as the city’s most popular attraction.

After breakfast, we'll depart and pass through the village of Cushendun. Around noon, we'll stop for lunch in Ballycastle, a lively seaside village. After lunch (not included), we'll visit the stunning Giant's Causeway. You'll have time to explore - comfortable shoes and warm clothes are recommended. In Bushmills, we visit the world’s oldest licensed whiskey distillery (entry and guided tour in English included). We'll then arrive in Derry, a historic walled city that blends tradition with modernity. Free time for a walk before checking into your accommodation.

Through beautiful mountain scenery in the Republic of IRELAND, we travel to Donegal, a lively and picturesque small town full of character. Admission to its impressive medieval castle is included. Back in Northern Ireland, we’ll visit the spectacular Marble Arch Caves, one of the most impressive cave systems in Europe. Formed over 330 million years ago, these caves stretch more than 11 km and continue to evolve as groundwater erodes the limestone, creating a strange and fantastic underground world. There will be time for lunch. After the visit, we'll continue to Belfast. Arrival and accommodation.

We will depart for Hillsborough Castle. Along the route we visit Monasterboice (admission included), an ancient monastic settlement founded in the 5th century. Then continue our journey toward Dublin. Arrival is expected in the mid-afternoon.

We'll start the day with a panoramic tour of Dublin, the peaceful capital of Ireland. We'll stroll along the banks of the River Liffey, visiting its parks, historic university, and vibrant downtown streets. We will see the exterior of Trinity College. The afternoon will be free for you to explore at your leisure.

Note: Occasionally, depending on our arrival time in Dublin and the daylight hours, the tour may take place the previous afternoon.

We will board a ferry in the early morning. After a journey of three hours, we will arrive in Wales. We will 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.

Today we explore central England. We will visit Stratford Upon Avon, Shakespeare’s hometown. Time to take some lunch and a stroll. Afterwards, we will travel 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.