The Enchanting British Isles

Welcome to London. London, city, capital of the United Kingdom. It is among the oldest of the world’s great cities – its history spanning nearly two millennia—and one of the most cosmopolitan. By far Britain’s largest metropolis, it is also the country’s economic, transportation, and cultural centre. London is situated in south-eastern England, lying astride the River Thames some 50 miles (80 km) upstream from its estuary on the North Sea.

Arrive at Heathrow Airport originally called London Airport until 1966 and now known as London Heathrow, is a major international airport in London, England. Heathrow was founded as a small airfield in 1929, but was developed into a much larger airport after World War II.

After the Immigration and Customs, proceed for sightseeing.

Highlights: London Eye | Guided Tour| Thames River Cruise

Entrance to London Eye. The London Eye is centrally located in the heart of the capital, gracefully rotating over the River Thames opposite the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. At 135 meters, the lastminute.com London Eye is the Europe’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel.

After lunch check in hotel. Later proceed for a Guided City tour of London. 

Buckingham Palace– Buckingham Palace is the London residence and administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality. It has been a focal point for the British people at times of national rejoicing and mourning. Originally known as Buckingham House, the building at the core of today’s palace was a large townhouse built for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703 on a site that had been in private ownership for at least 150 years. It was acquired by King George III in 1761 as a private residence for Queen Charlotte and became known as The Queen’s House. During the 19th century it was enlarged, principally by architects John Nash and Edward Blore, who constructed three wings around a central courtyard. Buckingham Palace became the London residence of the British monarch
on the accession of Queen Victoria in 1837.

Watch the ‘Change of Guards’ ceremony at Buckingham Palace (subject to operation), Changing the Guard is a formal ceremony in which the group of soldiers currently protecting Buckingham Palace are replaced by a new group of soldiers.The guard that looks after Buckingham Palace is called The Queen’s Guard and is made up of soldiers on active duty from the Household Division’s Foot Guards. The guards are dressed in traditional red tunics and bearskin hats.

View the Westminster Abbey, Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England, just to the west of the Palace of Westminster. It is one of the United Kingdom’s most notable religious buildings and the traditional place of coronation and a burial site for English and, later, British monarchs. The building itself was originally a Catholic Benedictine monastic church until the monastery was dissolved in 1539. Between 1540 and 1556, the abbey had the status of a cathedral and seat of the catholic bishop. After 1560 the building was no longer an abbey or a cathedral, after the Catholics had been driven out by King Henry VIII, having instead been granted the status of a Church of England “Royal Peculiar”—a church responsible directly to the sovereign—by Queen Elizabeth I.

Big Ben, is the nickname for the Great Bell of the striking clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, England, although the name is frequently extended to refer also to the clock and the clock tower.

Tower Bridge, Tower Bridge is a Grade I listed combined bascule and suspension bridge in London, built between 1886 and 1894, designed by Horace Jones and engineered by John Wolfe Barry. The bridge crosses the River Thames close to the Tower of London and is one of five London bridges owned and maintained by the Bridge House Estates, a charitable trust founded in 1282. The bridge was constructed to give better access to the East End of London, which had expanded its commercial potential in the 19th century. The bridge was opened by Edward, Prince of Wales and Alexandra, Princess of Wales in 1894. The bridge is 800 feet (240 m) in length and consists of two 213-foot (65 m) bridge towers

Trafalgar Square, is a public square in the City of Westminster, Central London, established in the early 19th century around the area formerly known as Charing Cross. The Square’s name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, the British naval victory in the Napoleonic Wars over France and Spain that took place on 21 October 1805 off the coast of Cape Trafalgar.

St Pauls Cathedral, an Anglican cathedral in London. As the seat of the Bishop of London, the cathedral serves as the mother church of the Diocese of London. It sits on Ludgate Hill at the highest point of the City of London and is a Grade I listed building. Its dedication to Paul the Apostle dates back to the original church on this site, founded in AD 604. The present structure, dating from the late 17th century, was designed in the English Baroque style by Sir Christopher Wren. Its construction, completed in Wren’s lifetime, was part of a major rebuilding programme in the city after the Great Fire of London

The Houses of Parliament the Palace of Westminster serves as the meeting place for both the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Informally known as the Houses of Parliament after its occupants, the Palace lies on the north bank of the River Thames in the City of Westminster, in central London, England.

Hyde Park is a major park in Central London. It is the largest of four Royal Parks that form a chain from the entrance of Kensington Palace through Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park, via Hyde Park Corner and Green Park past the main entrance to Buckingham Palace. The park is divided by the Serpentine and the Long Water lakes. The park was established by Henry VIII in 1536 when he took the land from Westminster Abbey and used it as a hunting ground. It opened to the public in 1637 and quickly became popular, particularly for May Day parades.

Enjoy Thames River Cruise London

Dinner at restaurant
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight at London

Highlights: Stonehenge | Guided tour of Bath | Roman Bath

Breakfast at hotel, Check out & proceed to visit Stonehenge, it is a prehistoric monument on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England, two miles west of Amesbury. It consists of an outer ring of vertical sarsen standing stones, each around 13 feet high, seven feet wide, and weighing around 25 tons, topped by connecting horizontal lintel stones.

Later transfer to Bath. Bath is the largest city in the county of Somerset, England, known for and named after its Roman-built baths. In 2019, the population was 101,106. Bath is in the valley of the River Avon, 97 miles west of London and 11 miles southeast of Bristol. The city became a World Heritage Site in 1987, and was later added to the transnational World Heritage Site known as the “Great Spa Towns of Europe” in 2021. Welcome to Bath – The Original Wellbeing Destination.

Upon arrival proceed for guided tour. Bath is an elegant city full of traditional heritage, contemporary culture, green spaces and a few surprises. Built for pleasure and relaxation, beautiful Bath has been a wellbeing destination since Roman times. The waters still a big draw, both at the ancient Roman Baths and the thoroughly modern Thermal Bath Spa, which houses the only natural thermal hot springs in Britain you can bathe in. Bath’s compact, visitor-friendly centre is overflowing with places to eat and drink, plus some of the finest independent shops in Britain, making it the ideal city break. Immerse yourself in Bath’s remarkable collection of museums and galleries, and enjoy year-round festivals, theatre, music and sports. Bath’s stunning honey-coloured Georgian architecture is straight from a Jane Austen novel – highlights include the iconic Royal Crescent and the majestic Circus.

Overnight atCardiff

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Highlights: Guided tour Cardiff | Ferry to Ireland | Orientation tour of Waterford

Post breakfast at hotel, check out & proceed for Guided tour of Cardiff. Cardiff is the capital and largest city of Wales. It forms a principal area, officially known as the City and County of Cardiff, and the city is the eleventh-largest in the United Kingdom. When visiting the capital of Wales you come upon an exciting tourist destination rich with historic sights and places to visit. The city center is one of the best places to get to know Cardiff from the inside out, due to the number of cultural locations and other amenities  in this particular place. Get an insiders view from Cardiff, while we take you on an exploration of the key attractions of this city.

Transfer to board ferry to Ireland. Arrive Rosslare Harbour, a village in the Republic of Ireland. he village of Rosslare Harbour, also known as Ballygeary, grew up to serve the needs of the harbour of the same name, first developed in 1906 by the Great Western Railway and the Great Southern and Western Railway to accommodate steam ferry traffic between Great Britain and Ireland.

Upon arrival in pier transfer to Waterford. Waterford, a seaport in southeast Ireland, is the country’s oldest city. It was founded by Vikings in 914 A.D. and parts of its ancient walled core remain. Within Reginald’s Tower, a circa-1003 fortification, the Waterford Museum of Treasures displays local archaeological finds. Famed glass manufacturer Waterford Crystal began here in 1783. Enjoy Orientation tour of Waterford. Stand on the quays in Waterford city, breathe in the salty air and it doesn’t take much to imagine the hustle of ships loading and unloading cargo in the 1700s. Trade with Newfoundland brought affluent merchants to settle here in the late 18th century turning the city into one of the great ports of Ireland and kick-starting a building boom. Take a stroll around the centre of Waterford and you’ll see a host of beautiful architectural showpieces that date from this time. But But to get the real picture, you need to cast your mind back further– to its founding by the Vikings in 914. 

Overnight at Waterford

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Highlights: Cliffs of Moher| Ferry to Aran Island | Guided walking tour of Galway

Breakfast at hotel. Check out & transfer to Doolin. It is a village on Ireland’s west coast. It’s known as a gateway to the ancient sites on the Aran Islands, which are just offshore. The towering Cliffs of Moher lie southwest of town. Doolin Cave has a huge, free-hanging stalactite. Nearby, the spa town of Lisdoonvarna has a Victorian pump house. Farther north and east, the Burren is a stark area of limestone beds, where several species of orchids grow.

Visit Cliffs of Moher. One of Ireland’s favourite visitor experiences, the Cliffs of Mohertower overthe rugged West Clare coast. Walk 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. The Cliffs of Moher are sea cliffs located at the southwestern edge of the Burren region in County Clare, Ireland. They run for about 14 kilometres. The Cliffs of Moher are entirely vertical and the cliff edge is abrupt. On a clear day, the views are tremendous, with the Aran Islands etched on the waters of Galway Bay. From the cliff edge, you can just hear the booming far below as the waves crash and gnaw at the soft shale and sandstone. 

After lunch enjoy ferry to Aran Island. The Aran Islands are 3 rocky isles guarding the mouth of Galway Bay, in western Ireland. They’re known for their ancient sites. The largest island, Inishmore, is home to the prehistoric fort of Dun Aonghasa, perched on top of a high cliff. Nearby is the Worm Hole, a rectangular natural pool. The medieval ruins of the Seven Churches are in the northwest. Clochan na Carriage is a stone structure with a beehive roof.

After a panoramic sightseeing in Aran island return by ferry to Galway. Upon arrival Guided walking tour of Galway. Galway, a harbour city on Ireland’s west coast, sits where the River Corrib meets the Atlantic Ocean. The city’s hub is 18th-century Eyre Square, a popular meeting spot surrounded by shops and traditional pubs that often live Irish folk music. Nearby, stone-clad cafes, boutiques and art galleries line the winding lanes of the Latin Quarter, which retains portions of the medieval city walls.

Overnight at Galway

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Highlights: Guided tour of Dublin | Guinness Storehouse Brewery

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Dublin. It is the capital of Republic of Ireland, is on Ireland’s east coast at the mouth of the River Liffey. Its historic buildings include Dublin Castle, dating to the 13th century, and imposing St Patrick’s Cathedral, founded in 1191. City parks include landscaped St Stephen’s Green and huge Phoenix Park, containing Dublin Zoo. The National Museum of Ireland explores Irish heritage and culture.

Upon arrival proceed to Guided tour of Dublin. It’s easy to explore Dublin’s top attractions on your own, but only a local guide can give you the inside scoop on life in the city. This private half-day tour can be completely customized to your preferences, so you can benefit from your guide’s expertise and learn more about Irish culture as you hit the shops, pick up tips for where to eat, drink, or party, and experience the citylike a true Dubliner. 

Afternoon visit Guinness Storehouse Brewery to experience the history, heart and soul of Ireland’s most iconic beer. Explore the story of Guinness across the seven floors of our iconic building, before taking in the 360 views of Dublin city from Gravity Bar. St. James’s Gate Brewery is a brewery founded in 1759 in Dublin, Ireland, by Arthur Guinness. The company is now a part of Diageo, a company formed from the merger of Guinness and Grand Metropolitan in 1997. The main product of the brewery is Guinness Draught. 

Overnight at Dublin

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Highlights: Giant’s Causeway | Photo stop at Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge | Guided tour of Belfast | Titanic Museum

After breakfast at hotel check out & proceed to Giant’s Causeway. It is an area of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic fissure eruption. It is located in County Antrim on the north coast of Northern Ireland, about three miles northeast of the town of Bushmills. Photo stop at Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. The Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is a rope bridge near Ballintoy in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The bridge links the mainland to the tiny island of Carrickarede. It spans 20 metres and is 30 metres above the rocks below. The bridge is mainly a tourist attraction and is owned and maintained by the National Trust.

Proceed to Belfast. Belfast is Northern Ireland’s capital. It was the birthplace of the RMS Titanic, which famously struck an iceberg and sunk in 1912. This legacy is recalled in the renovated dockyards’ Titanic Quarter, which includes the Titanic Belfast, an aluminium-clad museum reminiscent of a ship’s hull, as well as shipbuilder Harland & Wolff’s Drawing Offices and the Titanic Slipways, which now host open air concerts.

Upon arrival enjoy Guided tour of Belfast. Walk through the developing Cathedral Quarter, with St. Anne’s Cathedral at its heart, and hear about the peace process and regeneration that has taken place in the city since the ceasefires of the early 1990s. Get a feel for the real history of the city and be transported back in time through detailed storytelling. The guides are amongst the most knowledgeable conflict historians in Northern Ireland and the tour is recognized as being unbiased, objective and historically accurate. It is suitable for all visitors, regardless of how much or little they may already know of the troubled past.

Explore the world’s largest Titanic experience in the historic shipyards in Belfast where the doomed ocean liner the Titanic was built. The adventure begins the moment you walk into the building’s giant atrium, surrounded by 4 ship-hull-shaped wings. Journey through 9 large galleries of the state-of-the art interactive exhibition to uncover the true story of the Titanic, from her conception in Belfast in the early 1900s, through her construction and launch, to her famous maiden voyage and subsequent place in history. Learn about turn-of-the-century Belfast as a thriving boom town, and take a thrilling tour through dramatic presentations of the shipyards and Titanic under construction. Watch her launch from the slipways, and explore the luxurious craftmanship of the interiors. Go deep into the stories of the passengers, crew, and heroes of the day.

Relive the drama of her tragic end, and see the wreck at her resting place on the ocean floor. Voyage to the bottom of the North Atlantic in the Ocean Exploration Centre, with live links to contemporary undersea explorations. If you’d like a souvenir to remind you of your trip, there’s plenty to choose from in the Titanic Store. 

Overnight at Belfast

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (Coupon) & Dinner

Highlights: Ferry to Scotland (Cairnryan) | Guided tour of Glasgow

Breakfast at hotel. Checkout and proceed to take ferry to Scotland (Cairnryan). Cairnryan is a village in the historical county of Wigtownshire, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. It lies on the eastern shore of Loch Ryan, 6 miles north of Stranraer and 81.1 miles south west of Glasgow. Upon arrival proceed to Glasgow. Glasgow is a port city on the River Clyde in Scotland’s western Lowlands. It’s famed for its Victorian and art nouveau architecture, a rich legacy of the city’s 18th–20th-century prosperity due to trade and shipbuilding. Today it’s a national cultural hub, home to institutions including the Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet and National Theatre of Scotland, as well as acclaimed museums and a thriving music scene.

Proceed for a Guided tour of Glasgow around all the main sites of the city, giving you an excellent opportunity to get your bearings of the city and find out about its history and culture. See the growth of Glasgow from where it began to where it is now and how the vibrant culture that exists today was born through its rich history. The tour will take a look at famous figures to Glasgow, such as St. Mungo, and their stories as we go through the city. Key sights visited include George Square, Glasgow Cathedral and Necropolis, Glasgow Green, The Clyde, and The Duke of Wellington. Plus explore some hidden treasures of the city that you wouldn’t see by yourself.

Overnight at Glasgow

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Highlights: Guided tour of Edinburgh | Edinburgh castle | Glengoyne whisky distillery

Breakfast at hotel, proceed to Edinburg. Edinburgh is Scotland’s compact, hilly capital. It has a medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town with gardens and neoclassical buildings. Looming over the city is Edinburgh Castle, home to Scotland’s crown jewels and the Stone of Destiny, used in the coronation of Scottish rulers. Arthur’s Seat is an imposing peak in Holyrood Park with sweeping views, and Calton Hill is topped with monuments and memorials. 

Guided city tour of Edinburgh. Journey through Edinburgh’s grisliest tales on a haunted walking tour. Experience the ghastly histories of monsters, madness, and murder that cast a dark shadow on the capital city. Discover the stories and sites of witch trials, pagan rituals, and executions, and hear about local monsters that live in urban myth. Then visit the chilling Old Calton Burial Ground or Canongate Kirkyard cemetery to learn about body-snatching and some of the infamous interred. Walking tour of Edinburgh’s murky past and present, led by a knowledgeable guide Explore the eerie, cobblestone streets of Edinburgh’s Old Town Climb Calton Hill, the site of witch trials and pagan rituals, and take in panoramic views of the city Visit Old Calton Burial Ground or Canongate Kirkyard cemetery and learn about body-snatching, vampires and more Discover the capital’s gruesome past through the guide’s gripping commentary .

Entrance to Edinburgh castle, it is a historic castle in Edinburgh, Scotland. It stands on Castle Rock, which has been occupied by humans since at least the Iron Age, although the nature of the early settlement is unclear. Edinburgh castle is one of the most exciting historic sites in Western Europe. Set in the heart of Scotland’s dynamic capital city, it is sure to capture your imagination. The scenery will take your breath away.

Later entrance to Glengoyne whisky distillery. Glengoyne Distillery is a whisky distillery continuously in operation since its founding in 1833 at Dumgoyne, north of Glasgow, Scotland. Glengoyne is unique in producing Highland single malt whisky matured in the Lowlands. This exclusive tasting allows guests to experience the highly limited Glengoyne 25 Year Old and 30 Year Old Highland Single Malt whiskies plus a specially selected wild card whisky. Take your time, savour and marvel as our Distillery Ambassadors explain how nothing is rushed and every stage of our whisky making process is given as long as it needs. Please note that this is a tutored tasting of our finest whiskies and does not include a distillery tour.

Overnight at Glasgow

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Highlights: Windermere Lake Cruises | Manchester Guided tour

Post breakfast, check out & transfer to Lake District. The Lake District is a region and national park in Cumbria in northwest England. A popular vacation destination. it’s known for its glacial ribbon lakes, rugged fell mountains and historic literary associations. Market towns such as Kendal, Ambleside and Keswick on scenic Derwent water are bases for exploring the area and home to traditional inns, galleries of local art and outdoor equipment shops.

Visiting the Lake District is one of the most popular breaks for people across the UK and from further afield. The Lake District National Park has a wide range of activities and attractions, as well as the natural beauty of the entire area. No matter how you want to enjoy the area, you can walk, cycle, and swing in the trees and splash about here to your heart’s content! In the winter you can even head into the mountains with our very own Fell Top Assessors on our winter skills courses running from December to April. With 12 of the largest lakes in England and 3,105 kilometres of rights of way, this is truly one of Britain’s breathing spaces. 

Later Explore Windermere, England’s largest lake by boat, Spectacular Lake District views from on board our regular cruises from Ambleside, Brock hole, Bowness & Lakeside. Welcome to Windermere Lake Cruises – the perfect way to explore the 10.5 miles of Windermere by boat. Windermere is England’s largest lake, in the heart of the Lake District. We offer stunning boat services every day on historic ‘steamers’ and modern launches. No matter where you start your journey, be it Bowness, Ambleside or Lakeside the spectacular voyage gives the traveller magnificent views of mountain scenery, secluded bays and the many wooded islands.

Transfer to Manchester.

Manchester is a major city in the northwest of England with a rich industrial heritage. The Castle field conservation area’s 18th-century canal system recalls the city’s days as a textile powerhouse, and visitors can trace this history at the interactive Museum of Science & Industry. The revitalised Salford Quays dockyards now house the Daniel Libeskind-designed Imperial War Museum North and the Lowry cultural centre. 

Upon arrival enjoy Manchester Guided tour. Will cover the must-see attractions of the city and tell you about its history and anecdotes. As all the attractions are located in the city centre, this tour is the perfect way to get to know the city in a few hours.

Overnight at Manchester

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast at hotel. Proceed to Manchester International Airport, for your Return flight to Cochin via
Kuwait. Complete your Airport departure formalities to board the flight.

Meals: Breakfast, In flight Dinner

Connect flight to Cochin. Arrive home with pleasant memories of your UK – IRELAND tour.