UK & Ireland: Journey Through the Tapestry of Time

A quintessential 9-day journey through the heart of Ireland, traveling the classic anti-clockwise route. Begin in Dublin, Ireland’s integral heartbeat, where Viking history meets European modernity. Next, head west to the West Coast – famous for the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren National Park. Continue south to Killarney, a charming Irish countryside town, and the gateway to the world-famous Ring of Kerry. Heading east to Cork, you’ll experience the rugged coastline and a city famous as being the Titanic’s last port of call before its fated voyage across the Atlantic in 1912. Heading north, you’ll return through the Irish countryside to Dublin. A trip that harnesses the essence of this country, this is sure to be a great first step into Ireland, and leave you wishing for more.

A classic 7-day journey visiting two iconic capital cities. Start off in London, the bustling heartbeat of England, taking its name from its title of Londinium during its Roman occupation. You’ll see London’s multicultural and diverse fabric first, with a Cultural Patchwork tour of the city streets. Next up, a classic sightseeing tour with a difference as you’re led around the city’s most iconic landmarks by bicycle. From London, you’ll head north along the East Coast Mainline – the railway connecting London to Edinburgh, enjoying the scenery as you cross from England into Scotland and arrive at Edinburgh’s iconic Waverley Station. Staying three nights in Edinburgh, you’ll enjoy two whisky experiences, a classic sightseeing tour from your very own British London taxi, and a ghoulish ghost walking tour to discover Edinburgh’s lesser-known history.

A 6-day taster tour of London and the Cotswolds, a classic British twin-center combination. Start in London, where you’ll stay in London’s Trafalgar Square at the Corinthia Hotel – a British icon of luxury. You’ll enjoy a royal walking tour of London with one of our Local Legends, our handpicked personalities, to guide you around London’s royal sights. You’ll see part of London’s recent modern history with a private guided tour at Churchill War Rooms, the location from where Sir Winston Churchill coordinated Britain’s response during the Second World War. Enjoy a private tour of Oxford – the city of Spires, known globally for its prestigious university, before spending two nights in the Cotswolds, exploring the quaint villages that make up this most quintessential of British regions.

A 17-day journey showcasing the very best of Scotland and Ireland. Starting in Edinburgh, you’ll then explore the southern part of the Cairngorms Mountain range as you visit Pitlochry and Glencoe, marvelling at Scotland’s world-famous scenery. Head to Glasgow from where you make the short flight or ferry over the Irish Sea to Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland. Enjoy time here before heading south and over the border to Dublin, the eclectic capital city of the Republic of Ireland. Enjoy world-famous Irish hospitality as you make your way inland and across to the south-eastern town of Killarney, gateway to the Dingle Peninsula. From here, head northwest to Galway, a city on Ireland’s rugged Atlantic west coast, before making your way home.

A 10-day exploration of Scotland during the summertime, including history, royalty and whisky. Starting in Edinburgh, enjoying a classic walking tour of Scotland’s historical capital before moving on to the Cairngorms, where you’ll enjoy three nights at the famous Fife Arms Hotel, including a visit to Balmoral Castle and the highest distillery in Scotland, Dalwhinnie. You’ll enjoy spotting Scottish flora and fauna on a wildlife safari experience in the Cairngorms, from a classic Land Rover vehicle. Moving west, you’ll experience Scotland’s dramatic and rugged West Coast, visiting the Isle of Skye and world famous Talisker Distillery. Looping back southeast, enjoy the shores of Loch Lomond with a cruise and stay on the shoreline at Cameron House Hotel.

A 14-day traverse of the Island of Ireland – capturing the best of both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Starting in Dublin, the Republic of Ireland’s eclectic capital city, you’ll then head north and across the border into the capital of Northern Ireland to Belfast and then on to Londonderry, learning about the history and Troubles that dominated this country for vast swathes of modern history. Returning south over the border into the Republic of Ireland, you’ll experience Ireland’s wild Atlantic west coast from the towns of Sligo and Galway. Killarney and the world-famous Ring of Kerry await as you head further south before turning east to Cork – known for being the last port of call before the Titanic’s ill-fated voyage across the Atlantic Ocean. Head north through the heart of Ireland as you head back to Dublin to soak in Ireland’s world-famous hospitality one final time.