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London & Dublin
Upon your arrival in London, you will be transferred to your hotel for check in.
Today, have a full-day tour of London with your driver-guide at your disposal. Start your day at Borough Market. Try some local pastries, fresh fruits, and artisanal coffee. Next, head to the Tower of London to explore its rich history. Walk across the iconic Tower Bridge and visit its exhibition for stunning views of the city and the River Thames.
You may take in the panoramic views from the observation deck of The Shard.
In the afternoon, visit Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and Houses of Parliament. Then, stroll through St. James’s Park towards Buckingham Palace. Enjoy the peaceful gardens and watch the ceremonial Changing of the Guard if the timing is right.
Today is another full-day exploring the cultural and modern London. Begin at British Museum to see its vast collection of art and antiquities. Highlights include the Rosetta Stone and the Elgin Marbles. Next, proceed to Trafalgar Square and visit the National Gallery to admire works by artists like Van Gogh, Turner, and Da Vinci.
In the afternoon, walk along the Southbank of the Thames. Enjoy street performers, food stalls, and art installations. Visit Tate Modern, housed in a former power station, featuring contemporary art from around the world. If time permits, take a guided tour of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, or even watch a play.
In the morning, bid farewell to London and transfer to Windsor. Start at Windsor Castle (entrance included). Wander the State Apartments decorated with priceless works of art and furnished with exquisite antique furniture. Next, walk through Windsor Great Park. Further exploration can include Eton, Windsor’s historic neighbor located across the River Thames, with its famous private school. The medieval pedestrianized winding streets of Windsor town center are perfect for boutique shopping and stopping at a café overlooking the river. Finish down by the historic bridges crossing to Eton before taking a guided tour of St. George’s Chapel.
Continue your journey to Stonehenge (entrance included). Named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this iconic ring of towering sandstone boulders sitting isolated on the Salisbury Plain is shrouded in mystery.
Later head to Oxford for overnight stay.
This morning, you will have a tour around Oxford, one of England’s most historic and recognizable university cities. Visit the city center via Oxford’s scenic Water Eaton Road. Wander through Oxford’s medieval streets lined with ancient colleges. Also visit the ornate facades of Balliol and Trinity Colleges before visiting the Bodleian Library, where films like Harry Potter were shot. After time to browse the sheltered stalls in Covered Market, you’ll end your tour in the footsteps of Oxford scholars past at the Sheldonian Theatre.
Next, depart from Oxford and transfer to Manchester.
Today, you will have a brief city tour of Manchester. Start your tour at Piccadilly Gardens, the lively central square. Stroll along Deansgate lined with stores before seeing Manchester Cathedral and stopping for lunch in Market Street’s indoor food hall. Next, visit the Manchester Art Gallery and admire its architecture. Then it’s just a short walk to Manchester Town Hall and the National Football Museum. Finish at the Imperial War Museum North, a striking modern landmark.
Your next stop is Windemere. Upon arrival, check out Windemere at your own pace.
Today, you are going to leave UK and head to Ireland. You will first proceed to Cairnryan, and then take the ferry to Belfast (ticket included, 2nd class).
Today marks your departure from the UK as you head to Ireland. Your first stop will be the Scottish port town of Cairnryan, where you will board the ferry for Belfast (ticket included, 2nd class). Sit back, relax and enjoy views of coastal towns and bustling shipping lanes as the ferry guides you smoothly towards Northern Ireland’s capital city. Upon docking in Belfast, you will disembark refreshed and ready to begin exploring Ireland’s fascinating culture, history and landscapes.
Your full day tour of Belfast starts at ornate City Hall in Donegall Square. Next, stroll along Royal Avenue past Ulster Museum to Titanic Belfast where you can explore the ship’s construction and doomed voyage.
In the afternoon, you can take in the politically charged murals of Falls and Shankill Roads. Gain cultural understanding through public art. Enjoy lively pubs and restaurants on Lisburn Road to end your day filled with atmosphere in this dynamic city.
Your journey from Belfast to Dublin begins early as you check out of your hotel. Leaving Northern Ireland’s capital behind, you will head south passing scenic coastal views.
The rest of the day is your leisure time.
Today is a full-day tour of Dublin. Start your day at Trinity College viewing the ancient Book of Kells. Next, walk through St. Stephen’s Green to St. Patrick’s Cathedral. You could fuel up with fish and chips before touring top sites like Dublin Castle, Christ Church Cathedral and the Guinness Storehouse.
Browse shops on bustling Grafton Street then explore Temple Bar in the afternoon. As evening falls, you could take a literary pub tour of the city’s storied drinking spots that have hosted famous authors.
Check out from your hotel and transfer to the airport for your on going flight.
