ENGLAND/WALES/IRELAND/SCOTLAND ITINERARY (14 DAYS/13 NIGHTS)
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ITINERARY :
Day 1: Arrive London
Arrive London. On arrival transfer to the Hotel. If time allowing London Eye to be visited this evening followed by dinner. Overnight in London
Day 2: London
Half Day City tour of London followed by visit to Madame Tussauds and Tower of London. Also, enjoy a Thames River Cruise. Evening free at Oxford Street. Dinner. Overnight in London.
Day 3: London to Cardiff (Wales) -(250 km)
Driver from London to Cardiff. Orientation tour of Cardiff visiting Cardiff Castle, Wales Millennium Centre, Principality Stadium and Cardiff Bay. Dinner and overnight in Cardiff.
Day 4: Cardiff to Fishguard ( drive about 180 km ) – Ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare ( about 2 hrs 30 min. Ferry Departs Fishguard at 13:00 hrs arriving in Rosslare at 16:30 hrs. )
Drive from Cardiff to Fishguard to board the shortest ferry crossing from UK to Ireland. On arrival in Rosslare drive to Waterford known for its world famous crystal. If time allowing visit a crystal factory. Dinner and overnight in Waterford.
2 Routings to go to Dublin from here on.
Day 5: Waterford – Cliffs of Moher – Dublin ( about 475 km drive )
Drive from Waterford to Cliffs of Moher. This is Ireland’s favourite visitor’s experience, the Cliff of Moher stand rugged over the West Coast of Ireland. Walk along the safe paved pathways and view the famous cliffs on Europe’s Western frontier and enjoy the spectacular vistas over the Atlantic Ocean and the Aran Islands.
On arrival in Dublin Dinner and overnight.
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Day 5: Waterford – Kilkenny – Kildare – Dublin ( about 380 km )
Drive from Waterford to Kilkenny with its ancient castle and driving through the Irish countryside with stopover at Kildare with its National Stud Farm with the world famous stallions and also visiting the glorious Japanese Gardens.
On arrival in Dublin Dinner and Overnight.
Day 6: Dublin
This morning proceed for a city tour of Dublin including visit to the Trinity College, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin Castle and Phoenix Park. Sometime free for shopping or walking through the Temple area of Dublin.
Dinner and overnight in Dublin.
Day 7: Dublin – Belfast ( 170 km )
Drive this morning from Dublin to Belfast (United Kingdom), famous for the doomed ocean liner RMS Titanic.
Further, explore the UNESCO protected heritage site of Giant Causeway.
NOTE: One can do both the Cliffs of Moher and Giants Causeway. But some pick only one.
Dinner and overnight in Belfast.
Day 8: Belfast – Glasgow ( By Ferry 2 hours 30 min. Ferry departs at 15:30 arriving in Glasgow at 17:52 hrs ).
In the morning visit the Titanic Belfast experience in the Titanic Quarter. Followed by a city of Belfast visiting City Hall, Queen’s University and Stormont – the northern Irish Parliament. In the afternoon board the ferry to Glasgow.
On arrival check-in Dinner and Overnight in Glasgow.
Day 9: Glasgow – Scottish Highlands – Glasgow ( more than 500 km return journey )
This morning is the highlight to visit the Scottish Highlands stopping by Glencoe with its dramatic mountainous scenery, further to the Silver Sands of Morar. Drive to Mallaig and visit Glenfinnan Viaduct made famous by Harry Potter movies. Drive the scenic drive up to Fort William. Later drive back to Glasgow
Dinner and overnight in Glasgow
Day 10: Glasgow – Edinburgh ( 90 km )
This morning a orientation tour of Glasgow visiting the George Square, Glasgow Cathedral and River Clyde. Later proceed towards Edinburgh, Scottish capital. Explore Edinburgh city visiting Princess Street, Royal Mile and Holyrood Palace. This is followed by a visit to Edinburgh Castle. In the evening visit a Scotch Distillery.
Dinner and overnight in Edinburgh
Day 11: Edinburgh – Lake District – Manchester (400 km)
In the morning proceed to the Lake District, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Famous for its forests, mountains and lakes. Enjoy a cruise on Lake Windermere followed by a short Steam Train ride. Later drive to the former industrial city of Manchester.
Dinner and overnight in Manchester.
Day 12: Manchester – Stratford Upon Avon – Cotswolds – Bath
This morning drive southward towards Stratford Upon Avon, birthplace of Shakespeare. Visit the house where Shakespeare was born. Later drive the English countryside of Cotswolds (a group of beautiful typical English villages) reaching the UNESCO protected city of Bath. Famous for its hot springs and Georgian architecture. Visit Roman Baths.
Dinner and overnight in Bath.
Day 13: Bath – Stonehenge – Oxford – London (250 km)
This morning proceed towards Stonehenge, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its pre-historical architectural wonders of Europe. Later drive to the University town of Oxford. A walking tour. Driver to London
Dinner and overnight in London
Day 14: Depart London
After breakfast, proceed to the Airport for your flight back home