Day by Day Itinerary

Please note this is program will combine with students who are doing our “Rome, Paris, London, Dublin” program.

Day 1 - Departure Day
Board your overnight flight to London.

Day 2 - London
Arrive into London, meet your Travel Director and transfer to your centrally located hotel. Later, start exploring on an orientation walk around iconic landmarks such as Regent Street and Piccadilly Circus. In the evening enjoy a typical "fish and chips" dinner followed by a walk around Covent Garden.

Day 3 - London
Today, enjoy a guided tour the city, including highlights such as Trafalgar Square, Tower Bridge, Big Ben, Hyde Park, St Paul's Cathedral and Buckingham Palace (including the Changing of the Guard if available). Later, meet with a former British Ambassador for an engaging discussion on peace and diplomacy.

Day 4 - London
Visit the Tower of London with a Beefeater as your guide. Also called Yeomen Warders, this force was charged with guarding the palace and the crown jewels. In the afternoon have fun learning how to play cricket, England’s national sport. In the evening, take in a show at one of the 39 theaters in London’s West End.

Day 5 - Dublin
This morning, fly across the Irish Sea to Dublin. Today, you will learn about Ireland’s struggle for independence from Britain during a visit to The General Post Office to learn about the 1916 Easter Rising.

Day 6 - Dublin
Enjoy a sightseeing tour with a local guide including visits to St. Patricks Cathedral and Trinity College to see the Book of Kells, which contains four gospels that were written in 384 AD. Later, go shopping on Grafton Street, and take a stroll through St. Stephen’s Green.

Day 7 - Dublin
Travel through the Irish countryside to visit Blarney Castle, famed for the Blarney Stone, which grants those who kiss it the “gift of the gab”. Later, see Cahir Castle and the Rock of Cashel Cathedral and gain insight into the region’s rich cultural history. Return to Dublin for your overnight.

Day 8 - Edinburgh
This morning, fly from Dublin to Edinburgh. After settling into your hotel, take an afternoon walking tour of Edinburgh City Center.  Visit the Royal Mile, Old Town, Princes Street, Charlotte Square and the Scott Monument.

Day 9 - Edinburgh
Today, you will hike up Arthur’s Seat in Holyrood Park. Enjoy spectacular views of the city before hiking down for a free afternoon to explore historic Edinburgh’s city center for some shopping. Tonight, join a traditional Ceilidh dinner. 

Day 10 - Edinburgh
Take a guided tour of Edinburgh Castle, where you will be able to see the crown jewels. Later, take a guided walk along the Harry Potter trail. Tonight, join your group’s farewell dinner. 

Day 11 - Departure Day
Transfer to the airport for your return flight home.