The Best of Britain & Ireland Tours

Welcome to London town – A colloquial and affectionate nickname for London. It is a global, cosmopolitan city famous for more than its magnificent ancient buildings, the Palace of Westminster, Trafalgar Square, Tower of London, London Eye, Art Galleries, and Big Ben. Transfer by private coach from the airport to your hotel. Spend your day strolling by iconic landmarks of London. You have some free time to shop at many of London’s famous shopping stores like Marks and Spencer, Selfridges and many more on Oxford Street. Overnight in London.

After breakfast, proceed for a guided city tour of London covering Piccadilly Circus, Westminster Abbey, Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace (and the Changing of the Guard ceremony if available) and many more. This afternoon you will make a visit to the renowned Madame Tussaud’s wax museum. This museum houses a unique collection of world’s largest wax works of famous personalities, world leaders and film stars. Later, ride the London Eye which is a giant Ferris wheel on the Southbank. The structure is 135 metres tall and the wheel diameter of 120 metres and has 33 capsules. Overnight in London. (B)

After Breakfast we sit back and proceed for Manchester. En route, enjoy a guided tour of Windsor castle. Windsor Castle is the world’s oldest and largest continually-occupied castle and is an extraordinary treasure trove of royal history. Discover the lavish state apartments, home to some of the Royal Collection’s most famous works of art, the delightful Queen Mary’s Dolls House – the largest in the world – and the stunning St. George’s Chapel where Prince Harry married Meghan Markle. Next, we move to Stratford-upon-Avon which is the birthplace of William Shakespeare and home to the famous Royal Shakespeare Company. Possibly the most famous writer in the English language, Shakespeare is known for his sonnets and plays such as ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and ‘Hamlet. Proceed to Manchester for an overnight stay. Overnight in Manchester. (B)

After breakfast proceed for the guided city tour of Manchester – Manchester has a proud history in science, politics, music, arts and sport. The Itinerary take you round some of Manchester’s key sights including which are Manchester Town Hall, National Football Museum, Manchester Cathedral, Salford Cathedral, The Quays, Imperial War Museum, Museum of Science & Industry and The Bridgewater Hall. Post the city tour we visit “Theatre of Dreams” which is Manchester United Football Club. Go behind the scenes at one of the world’s most popular and most successful football clubs on a Manchester United Stadium Tour. A tour of spectacular Old Trafford is a unique opportunity to see Manchester United FC from all the people who make the club so successful; the players, the management, staff and, of course, the fans. Passion and love for the club will be matched by knowledgeable English-speaking guide. Later move on to York. Enjoy the beautiful road journey through the Yorkshire Dales National Park which are surrounded by square miles of moors, valleys, hills and villages. Proceed for Orientation tour of York, you will see more about city’s Anglo-Scandinavian & Norman history while passing by various landmarks and historical points like the city walls, Petergate, Stonegate and the magnificent Minster. Overnight in York. (B)

Post breakfast, we drive to capital city of Scotland – Edinburgh. On arrival you meet your guide for the guided city tour. In this tour discover the richness of the Edinburgh as we pass through, Grassmarket, The old & New Town, Dean Village. We see Princes Street – main shopping street in the capital, also Royal Mile – mile long street linking the famous Edinburgh castle and Holyrood Palace – Queen’s residence and the Scott monument. Later we visit Edinburgh castle is a huge and wonderful place to explore. It’s rich with history, has superb architecture and there are many different attractions within its walls. It is alive with exciting tales of its time as a military fortress, royal residence and prison of war. With approx. 800 years of history within the castle walls, and the highlight of any visit which are the glorious crown, sceptre and Sword of State that make up the Scottish Crown Jewels. Overnight in Edinburgh. (B)

After breakfast, you head north-west out of Edinburgh for our first stop of the day at magnificent Stirling Castle, one of Scotland’s most historically significant castles, sitting high on volcanic rock and offering wonderful views of the surrounding landscape. You have some time to visit the castle and learn of the exploits of key historical figures including William Wallace, Robert the Bruce and Mary Queen of Scots. Later proceed to Glengoyone Distilley. Take a closer took to the journey, further into the detail, and deeper into the complexity of their spirit. You’ll learn a lot about whisky here, and you’ll have a lot of fun while you’re at it. Sit back in the coach and proceed to a pier on Loch Lomond to then take a relaxing hour-long cruise on what is known as the Queen of Scottish Lochs. Enjoy spectacular views of the magnificent Ben Lomond and the Highland boundary fault line as you enter into the Scottish Highlands from the Lowlands. Overnight in Glasgow. (B)

After Breakfast proceed to Cairnryan pier to board the ferry to Belfast. Both the capital and largest city in Northern Ireland, there are so many things to do in Belfast! Belfast is probably best known for being where the RMS Titanic was built, as well as for the violence and suffering here during The Troubles in the later part of the 20th century. However the city has experienced a true renaissance in recent times, with evermore tourists visiting the city and region. You can explore the city on your own and see what the city offers today and experience lively historic city centre, fun pubs, excellent museums, hundreds of street murals, beautiful gardens and green spaces. Overnight in Belfast. (B)

After Breakfast today, you sit back in the coach and drive to visit Titanic Museum, dedicated to the famous RMS Titanic liner that sank in 1912 in the Atlantic Ocean. Titanic Belfast is the world’s largest Titanic visitor attraction, extending over nine interpretive and interactive galleries – the Titanic Experience, which explores the sights, sounds, smells and stories of RMS Titanic, as well as the city and people who made her. Later proceed for the guided city tour of Belfast. In this tour you will see the Belfast’s major sites like HMS Caroline, Stormont Parliament Buildings, St George’s Market, Belfast City Hall, the Big Fish, Peace Wall, Crumlin Road Gaol and much more. Overnight in Belfast. (B)

After Breakfast proceed for the more opportunities to see the famous Game of Thrones Filming Locations in the stunning heart of Northern Ireland. All-day tour taking in the best of the Game of Thrones filming locations on the beautiful North Antrim coast. Although there are designated stopping points, the tour also weaves past and takes in other well-known parts of Westeros. The Glens of Antrim, an area of outstanding natural beauty, are also included en route to the Giants Causeway. The stunning scenery and intriguing local history make this tour as interesting for the casual viewer as it is fascinating for the superfan. This part of Ulster has so many direct links to the series! They are nothing short of incredible! This tour will entwine the history, religion, mythology, politics and mysticism of the area to relevant parts of the series itself, coincidence or not, they are all covered on the tour. See first-hand the stunning scenery featured as the backdrop in the HBO’s series when you join us for an unforgettable day visiting some of Northern Ireland’s main Game of Thrones filming locations. (B)

After Breakfast, we board the coach and depart for Dublin. On arrival, proceed to Guinness Storehouse, Dublin’s most popular tourist attraction located at St. James’s Gate Brewery. The Storehouse covers seven floors surrounding a glass atrium, shaped in the form of a pint of Guinness. The journey begins at the bottom of the world’s largest pint glass and continues up through seven floors filled with interactive experiences that fuse Guinness’ long brewing heritage with Ireland’s rich history. At the top, you’ll be rewarded with a pint of perfection in the world-famous rooftop Gravity Bar. In the later half of the day you can enjoy the city at your leisure, why not visit the Book of Kells at Trinity College or alternatively one of the City’s famous Cathedrals. Overnight in Dublin. (B)

Transfer to the airport for your flight home. (B)