15-Day United Kingdom, Ireland and Northern France Tour from London: Cambridge, Edinburgh, Inverness, Glasgow, Dublin, Liverpool, Paris | Ticket Admission Included

What you'll experience

Highlights

15 days

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1

   Day 1 — London

   Welcome to London!
   We'll transfer you to the hotel and you'll have some free time. In the afternoon, you'll find information about the start of your tour on the boards located at the hotel reception.
   Notes:
   - Check-in: Please note that hotel check-in time is usually at 02:00 p.m
   - Optional Activities: During your trip, your guide may offer optional activities. If these activities are available on the local operator's app or through your "My Trip" link, we strongly recommend booking them as early as possible to ensure availability. Waiting until the last minute may result in missed opportunities due to limited tickets, bus seats, or other factors.
   - The schedules provided in this itinerary are indicative. The guide may adjust them as needed to enhance the trip experience.

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Ibis london wembley(SOUTH WAY WEMBLEY), Novotel london wembley(5 Olympic Way Wembley)
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   Day 2 — London

   In the early morning, we'll start a panoramic tour with a local guide. The sites may vary depending on the local guides, traffic and the weather. The specific sites visited may vary depending on the local guide, traffic conditions, and weather. During the tour, you'll see Hyde Park, Oxford Street, St. Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, River Thames, Piccadilly Circus, the Parliament, Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace, where you may have the chance to witness the famous Changing of the Guard, depending on the time of year.
   The afternoon is free for you to explore at your own pace. Our guide will offer an optional excursion
   to the Thames Valley including the town of Windsor crowned by the stunning Castle.
   6:30 p.m. - In the evening, we'll meet at Piccadilly Circus to take a stroll through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho, areas known for their vibrant atmosphere, theaters, and entertainment. Enjoy dinner at a restaurant of your choice, offering options such as Indian, Chinese, Thai, or international cuisine. After dinner, we'll return to the hotel.

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Ibis london wembley(SOUTH WAY WEMBLEY), Novotel london wembley(5 Olympic Way Wembley)
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   Day 3 — London - Cambridge - York - Durham

   Total distance covered: 480 km.
   Scenery: Picturesque countryside with hills and woods.
   07:30 a.m. - Departure from London. We'll head north, traveling through the English countryside.
   10:00 a.m. - Cambridge. You'll have time to admire the beautiful colleges.
   12:00 p.m. - Departure from Cambridge. We'll continue north, passing through agricultural fields and the legendary Sherwood Forest, former home of Robin Hood. We'll stop at a service area for lunch.
   03:30 p.m. - York. We'll see the ancient Roman walls and walk towards the cathedral. You'll have time to explore the lively shopping streets.
   05:30 p.m. - Departure from York. We'll resume our journey north.
   07:30 p.m. - Durham. This impressive medieval city invites you to stroll its cobbled streets and discover its cathedral and castle, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Accommodation.

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Marriott royal county(Old Elvet Durham CP DH1 3JN), Radisson blu durham(FRANKLAND LANE CP DH1 5TA DURHAM)
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   Day 4 — Durham - Alnwick - Edinburgh

   Total distance covered: 230 km.
   Scenery: Beautiful castles and sea views as we cross into Scotland.
   08:30 a.m. - Departure from Durham. We'll travel to the north of England, skirting the edge of Newcastle.
   09:45 a.m. - Arrival in Alnwick. This medieval town is dominated by its large castle and beautiful gardens, famously featured in the Harry Potter films. Enjoy time to visit the castle (admission not included) or stroll around.
   Note: The castle is closed during winter months (01 October-31 March).
   11:15 a.m. - Departure from Alnwick. We'll cross into Scotland.
   01:15 p.m. - Edinburgh. As Scotland's capital and one of the most vibrant cities in Northern Europe, Edinburgh's monumental center has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The castle overlooks the city's steep streets and parks. The city comes to life in the summertime during the "Edinburgh Festival" and its various shows. You will have free time at leisure.
   05:30 p.m. – Panoramic city tour with a local guide (occasionally, this tour may be done upon arrival in the city). Afterwards, we will provide a transfer to the hotel.

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Delta by marriott edinburgh(111 GLASGOW ROAD), Premier inn edinburgh central lauriston place(82 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9DG)
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   Day 5 — Edinburgh - Pitlochry - Inverness - Loch Ness - Glasgow

   Total distance covered: 530 km.
   Scenery: Magnificent scenery of towering, often snow-capped mountains and deep, serene lakes. Keep your camera handy.
   Note: We recommend you take warm clothing with you to fully enjoy the boat trip. Timetables for this section may change depending on the schedule for crossing Loch Ness. Adverse weather conditions may sometimes prevent the boat trip.
   07:30 a.m. - Departure from Edinburgh. We'll head towards the Northern Highlands of Scotland, crossing the bridge above River Forth. Along the way, we'll see the unique Highland Cattle.
   09:30 a.m. - Pitlochry. Enjoy a stroll and a coffee in this charming Victorian village.
   10:00 a.m. - Departure from Pitlochry. We'll travel through the Eastern Highlands, enjoying the beautiful landscapes of Cairngorms National Park and passing through Inverness.
   01:45 p.m. - Brachla (Clansman Harbor). Take some time to capture photographs and perhaps spot the legendary Nessie. Around 02:00 p.m., we'll embark on a boat trip on Loch Ness (included). We'll visit Urquhart Castle, exploring the ruins of this imposing medieval fortress overlooking the lake (admission included).
   03:00 p.m. – We'll continue our journey, skirting lakes and passing high, and sometimes snowy, mountains. Along the way, we'll go through Fort Augustus and Fort William, a tourist hub at the foot of Ben Nevis, the highest summit in the United Kingdom. We'll also enjoy stunning views across Glencoe. Our final lake will be the picturesque Loch Lomond.
   08:00 p.m. - Glasgow.
   Notes: 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.

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Moxy glasgow merchant city(210 High St, Glasgow CP G4 0QW GLASGOW), Moxy glasgow sec(140 Finnieston St)
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   Day 6 — Glasgow - Belfast - Dublin

   Total distance covered: 295 km.
   Scenery: Seaside, hills, and woods.
   Note: Remember to keep your passport handy; you may need when we embark. Both Scotland and Northern Ireland print their own banknotes, which work fine in their regions but are often not accepted in England and can't be exchanged internationally. In other words, you won't be able to exchange any leftover Scottish or Irish pound bills outside the United Kingdom. Make sure you don't have any remaining bills when you leave Scotland or after passing through Belfast. Please note that timetables for this part of the journey may vary depending on the ferry.
   08:00 a.m. - Departure from Glasgow. We will start with a short bus ride out of the city, traveling to the west coast of Scotland. In Cairnryan, we will board a modern ferry to Ireland, which typically departs at 11:30 a.m. The crossing will take just over two hours. The ferry will offer modern amenities, including shops and bars where you can enjoy lunch.
   01:45 p.m. - Arrival in Belfast, a city known for its Victorian architecture and the complex history between Protestants and Catholics. We'll see the famous murals dividing the Catholic and Protestant neighborhoods from the bus. Afterwards, you will have free time in the city center.
   04:30 p.m. - Departure from Belfast. We'll continue our journey to the Republic of Ireland.
   06:30 p.m. - Arrival at the hotel in Dublin.

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Maldron parnell square(PARNELL SQUARE WEST DUBLIN 1 CP D01 HX02), Clayton leopardstown(Sandyford Business District, Central Park, Dublin 18)
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   Day 7 — Dublin

   Dublin – Panoramic tour of the city. Our guide will tell us all about Dublin's rich history, including its Georgian neighborhoods, bustling city center streets, and the University. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore the Irish capital at your leisure. You can stroll along the banks of the River Liffey, visit various museums, or explore the famous Guinness Storehouse (admission not included).
   Note: Occasionally, depending on our arrival time in Dublin and the daylight hours, the tour may take place the previous afternoon.

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Maldron parnell square(PARNELL SQUARE WEST DUBLIN 1 CP D01 HX02), Clayton leopardstown(Sandyford Business District, Central Park, Dublin 18)
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   Day 8 — Dublin - Caernarfon - Liverpool

   Total distance covered: 200 km.
   Scenery: We'll pass through Wales, enjoying beautiful maritime landscapes along the Irish Sea. Remember to keep your passport handy, as it may be required to enter the United Kingdom.
   06:45 a.m. - Departure from the hotel to board the modern ferry, which departs at 08:05 a.m. The crossing will take approximately three and a half hours. Occasionally, due to technical reasons or bad weather, we may take a different ferry. In which case, the schedule will be adjusted accordingly.
   11:30 a.m. – We'll disembark in Holyhead, a port on an island in North Wales.
   12:15 p.m. - Caernarfon. After crossing the Britannia Bridge, we'll arrive at this coastal town, a World Heritage Site, featuring a spectacular castle that dominates the bay and medieval streets. This is where heirs to the British throne, such as the Prince of Wales, have been crowned since the 14th century. Enjoy some time to explore and have lunch.
   01:30 p.m. - Departure from Caernarfon. We'll follow the coast towards England.
   04:30 p.m. - Liverpool. Enjoy a short bus tour through this World Heritage Site with the second-largest port in the United Kingdom, famous for the Beatles. We recommend visiting the Beatles Museum (admission not included).

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Mercure atlantic tower(Chapel Street), Novotel paddington village(3 Paddington Village, Liverpool L7 3FA, Reino Unido)
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   Day 9 — Liverpool - Stratford - Oxford - Portsmouth

   Total distance traveled by road: 440 km.
   Scenery: Pleasant hilly landscapes.
   Notes: We advise you to prepare a carry-on bag for the night on board as suitcases will remain inside the coach. Bring your passport with you; it is required to enter France.
   08:00 a.m. - Departure from Liverpool. We'll head towards the center of England.
   11:00 a.m. - Stratford-upon-Avon. This charming town, where Shakespeare was born, boasts beautiful gardens and Tudor houses. You'll have time to visit his birthplace (admission not included), take a stroll, and have lunch.
   01:00 p.m. - Departure from Stratford. We'll journey through the picturesque Cotswolds, with its rolling hills and thatched cottages.
   02:30 p.m. - Oxford. Free time to explore this prestigious university city and its impressive colleges. Take a leisurely stroll around.
   04:30 p.m. - Departure from Oxford.
   06:30 p.m. - Portsmouth. We'll embark on a modern ferry. Ensure you have your documents ready. The ship offers all the amenities of a cruise ship, including game rooms, a discotheque, stores, restaurants, and lounge areas. Accommodation will be in en-suite double cabins with bunk beds. The scheduled departure of our ship is at 08:30 p.m. Thursday morning breakfast on the ship is not included.
   Notes:
   -On rare occasions, due to limited availability of double cabins, the night crossing may be done on an alternative ferry.
   -If there are few English-speaking passengers on board, the guide for the journey between Portsmouth and Mont Saint-Michel may not be fluent in English.

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Barco port-s.malo(Trayecto en Barco)
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    Day 10 — Mont-Saint-Michel - Saint-Malo - Dinan - Rennes

    Total distance covered: 270 km.
    Scenery: Beautiful landscapes of hills, with a spectacular arrival at Mont-Saint-Michel.
    08:00 a.m. – We'll disembark in the Port of Caen or Saint-Malo and continue towards Mont-Saint-Michel.
    09:45 a.m. - Mont-Saint-Michel. We'll arrive at "The Marvel", surrounded by the ocean. Be sure to stroll through its streets and visit the abbey, which is often surrounded by water during high tide.
    Note: Bus traffic is regulated, and the bus parking area is outside the city. We will access the city by shuttle bus from the parking area.
    01:00 p.m. – Departure from Mont-Saint-Michel. We'll move on to Brittany.
    01:45 p.m. - Saint-Malo - a seaside city surrounded by imposing walls with an active and beautiful port. Time to walk and have lunch.
    03:45 p.m. – Departure from Saint-Malo.
    04:15 p.m. - Dinan. We´ll stop in this beautiful medieval village where we´ll include a tasting of a crepe with a hot or cold drink, a specialty of the region.
    06:00 p.m. - Departure from Dinan. We'll journey through the interior of Brittany.
    07:00 p.m. - Rennes. Arrival and accommodation. Free time to explore the capital of Brittany. We suggest taking a walk through its monumental historic center.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Novotel rennes alma(48 Avenue du Canada)
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    Day 11 — Rennes - Angers - Tours - Villandry - Amboise

    Total distance covered: 335 km.
    Scenery: Today, we will follow the course of the Loire River, passing through many fascinating towns and castles.
    08:00 a.m. - Departure from Rennes.
    10:00 a.m. - Angers. Enjoy some time exploring this city on the banks of the Loire. You can visit the castle, which features fascinating Apocalypse tapestry.
    11:45 a.m. - Departure from Angers, continuing our journey through the peaceful countryside.
    01:45 p.m. – Tours – capital of the region. You can have a walk in its historic center beside the Loire. There will be time for lunch.
    03:30 p.m. - Departure from Tours.
    04:00 p.m. - Villandry. Admission to the gardens of this grand palace is included. These gardens are considered among the most beautiful in France.
    05:30 p.m. - Departure from Villandry.
    06:15 p.m. - Arrival in Amboise, a picturesque town in the Loire Valley with a fascinating medieval quarter. Dinner and accommodation included.
    Note: Due to limited hotel capacity in Amboise, accommodation may be provided in Tours.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Novotel amboise(17 Rue des Sablonnieres)
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    Day 12 — Amboise - Chenonceau - Chambord - Paris

    Total distance covered: 258 km.
    Scenery: Get your cameras ready as we cruise along the scenic River Loire, dotted with picturesque villages and stunning castles along our route.
    Embark on a day of discovery in the Loire Valley.
    Today, we will explore the Loire Valley region in greater depth.
    08:00 a.m. – Our morning will begin with a leisurely stroll in Amboise, home to the Château du Clos Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci spent his last three years (tickets not included).
    10:30 a.m. – Departure from Amboise.
    11:00 a.m. – Chenonceau. Spanning the river Cher like a bridge, many consider this to be the most beautiful castle in the Loire Valley. Its interior is also splendidly well-preserved. Tickets included.
    12:30 p.m. – Departure from Chenonceau. We will continue our journey along charming local roads towards Chambord.
    01:30 p.m. – Chambord. Time available to explore the park of this immense Loire castle and have lunch.
    03:30 p.m. - Departure from Chambord.
    06:00 p.m. - Paris.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Novotel p. d´italie(22 Rue Voltaire Le Kremlin Bicetre), Mercure paris pte versalles expo(36 38 Rue du Moulin 92170 Vanves Pars)
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    Day 13 — Paris

    Total distance covered: 80 km.
    07:45 a.m. - Departure from Paris.
    08:30 a.m. - Versailles. Arrival to the Palace of Versailles (tickets not included; please note that there may be long lines to enter due to the large number of visitors). This grand palace, once the residence of French kings, offers a fascinating glimpse into the culture and history of France.
    11:30 a.m. - Departure from Versailles. Departure time may vary if there are delays entering the palace. Upon returning to Paris, we'll head to Montmartre, a bohemian artists' district where we can admire the Sacré Coeur Basilica and wander through its picturesque square and winding alleys.
    03:00 p.m. - We'll start a two-and-a-half-hour panoramic tour of Paris with a local guide. This tour will take us to iconic landmarks like the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, La Madeleine, Place de la Concorde, the Opera, the Louvre, the Tour Saint-Jacques, the City Hall, Île de la Cité with Notre-Dame, the Latin Quarter, the Pantheon, the Sorbonne, the Luxembourg Garden, Les Invalides, the École militaire, Champ de Mars, the Eiffel Tower and the banks of the Seine. We'll have brief stops near Les Invalides and Champ de Mars. After the tour, we'll return to the hotel, with an optional stop in the city center for those who want to enjoy more free time in Paris.
    At the end of this enriching day, the guide will suggest an optional evening outing to a cabaret or variety show, such as the Moulin Rouge or Paradis Latin.
    Note: Due to the high volume of tourism in Paris, the order of the services offered in the city may vary.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Novotel p. d´italie(22 Rue Voltaire Le Kremlin Bicetre), Mercure paris pte versalles expo(36 38 Rue du Moulin 92170 Vanves Pars)
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    Day 14 — Paris

    08:30 a.m. - Departure from the hotel. We'll head to the Eiffel Tower, where tickets to the second floor are included (please note that there may be long waits due to the high number of visitors). The second floor offers the best views, providing an optimal altitude for seeing the city below (which is less visible from the third floor) and offers a better overall perspective compared to the first floor. From this vantage point, you can see up to 70 km on a clear day. After descending the tower, we'll enjoy a scenic boat trip along the Seine River, offering stunning views of Paris´ iconic monuments and bridges. This journey lasts approximately an hour and fifteen minutes. Afterward, you'll have some free time (transfer back to the hotel not included).
    Note: If wait times at the Eiffel Tower are too long, we might reschedule the visit to a different time (or on Sunday) for your convenience.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Novotel p. d´italie(22 Rue Voltaire Le Kremlin Bicetre), Mercure paris pte versalles expo(36 38 Rue du Moulin 92170 Vanves Pars)
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    Day 15 — Paris

    After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
    Note: Please be aware that the hotel check-out time is usually 10:00 a.m. You can leave your luggage in reception upon check-out, allowing you to explore the city without carrying your bags. You can retrieve your luggage at your convenience later in the day. If you require additional time to use your room, we recommend booking an extra night at the end of your tour.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded

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