Itinerary Details
Luxury Gold: Castles & Kingdoms
Day 1 - Welcome to London
Your UK luxury tour begins with a private chauffeur to your five-star hotel, Rubens at the Palace. Here you are welcomed with the royal treatment from their red tail-coated doormen. Tonight, enjoy sumptuous British fare at the English Grill Restaurant.
Accommodations: The Rubens at the Palace, London.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 - Traditions and Treasures of London
Hear the bells of Big Ben and admire the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. Enter bustling Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus before visiting the Household Cavalry Museum. After the sun sets and London lights up, you’re treated to a private, after-hours tour of the Tower of London and the historic Ceremony of the Keys.
Accommodations: The Rubens at the Palace, London.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 - Stonehenge and Georgian Bath Relaxed Start
Savor a Relaxed Start of breakfast-in-bed if you choose, before standing in awe of mysterious Stonehenge, Britain's best-known UNESCO World Heritage Site. Immerse yourself further into British history as you travel to Bath. Stroll the streets lined with Georgian architecture feeling as though you’ve stepped into a classic English novel.
Accommodations: Francis Hotel, Bath.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 - Explore Bath Relaxed Start
Personalise your day in Bath at the Jane Austen Center or visit the Roman Baths and Georgian Pump Room, Britain’s only natural hot springs. Share the highlights of your morning over locally sourced dishes at the Michelin-starred Olive Tree restaurant.
Accommodations: Francis Hotel, Bath.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5 - Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon and York
Travel through the charmed villages of the Cotswolds to Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of Shakespeare, and admire quaint Tudor cottages. Your day concludes in York where cobbled streets, classic tearooms and Gothic buildings lure you further into the past.
Accommodations: The Grand Hotel & Spa, York
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 - Medieval Wonders of York Relaxed Start
Step back into the Middle Ages in York joining an expert-led tour of the York Minster or a walk on the 13th-century city walls. Enter the stately Castle Howard through landscaped gardens before sitting down to a traditional English afternoon tea and private tour of the house.
Accommodations: The Grand Hotel & Spa, York
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7 - Alnwick Castle
Discover majestic Alnwick Castle’s magnificent interiors with a Local Expert before exploring Edinburgh's beautiful, walkable city. Should you visit during August, witness The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, one of the most spectacular military concerts and celebration of the history, heritage and colors of Scotland’s regiments.
Accommodations: Kimpton Charlotte Square, Edinburgh.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 - Highlights of Beautiful Edinburgh
Explore the grounds of Edinburgh’s “castle on the hill,” as your guide unlocks more than 900-years of history. Personalise your afternoon visiting the 17th-century Mary King's Close or with a stimulating whisky tasting. A meal of fine dishes such as Scottish Border brisket of beef or poached fillet of sole, rounds off your final day, accompanied by music from a former bagpiper to the Royals.
Accommodations: Kimpton Charlotte Square, Edinburgh.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9 - Edinburgh to Belfast
Journey to your luxurious hotel in Belfast for a relaxing three-night stay in the heart of the city center. Pop up to The Observatory bar where glittering views stretch into the distance. Get to know the tastes of the town at a local restaurant.
Accommodations: Grand Central Hotel, Belfast.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10 - Giant's Causeway and Londonderry
Experience Northern Ireland's most spectacular geological wonder, the UNESCO Listed Giant's Causeway on a private tour with a Local Ranger. On arrival in Londonderry, Local Guide Ronan, one of Northern Ireland's best storytellers, will captivate you with his deep knowledge of history and politics.
Accommodations: Grand Central Hotel, Belfast.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 11 - Strangford Lough and Vibrant Dublin
Sweet aromas and a slow food ethos await at Tracey's Farmhouse. Explore the organic farm and learn how to make traditional Irish soda bread before enjoying a farm-to-table lunch. Continue to Dublin for a tour of the city’s key sights including a tasting experience at the Guinness Storehouse, or tour Pearse Lyons Distillery and enjoy a whiskey tasting.
Accommodations: Dylan Hotel, Dublin.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 12 - A Truly Irish Experience
A visit to Trinity College unveils the 9th century Book of Kells. At a VIP, after-hours visit to the Little Museum of Dublin, sip prosecco with the founder before dinner.
Accommodations: Dylan Hotel, Dublin.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 13 - Glendalough to Kilkenny Relaxed Start
After a Relaxed Start of breakfast-in-bed if you choose, explore Glendalough, the "glen of two lakes" with a Local Expert. Stroll Kilkenny’s Medieval Mile linking Kilkenny Castle and St. Canice’s Cathedral. Your own historic residence, Lyrath Estate, is set within sprawling acres of lakes, gardens and woodlands. Tonight, revel in Georgian elegance at the Michelin-starred Lady Helen Restaurant.
Accommodations: Lyrath Estate, Kilkenny.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 14 - Banter in Blarney
See classic Ireland in Cashel, famous for its medieval structures including the spectacular Rock of Cashel. Visit Blarney Castle to take part in the legend of kissing the Blarney Stone. This evening join the locals at a home hosted dinner with entertainment and dancing.
Accommodations: The Dunloe, Killarney.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 15 - Scenic Ring of Kerry Relaxed Start
Journey into Killarney National Park, winding along the iconic Ring of Kerry. Travel back in time with a traditional jaunting car ride, enjoying views of Ireland's highest Mountain Range, the MacGillycuddy Reeks. Explore the town of Kenmare before indulging in a gourmet lunch at the Park Hotel.
Accommodations: The Dunloe, Killarney.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 16 - Exploring Limerick
Admire dramatic mountains and windswept sands along Dingle Peninsula. In Adare, discover the charming thatched-roof cottages, castles and abbeys before continuing to Limerick to see the best of the city including St. Mary's Cathedral and Limerick's Treaty Stone.
Accommodations: The Savoy Hotel, Limerick.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 17 - Regal County Mayo
Breathtaking views continue through County Clare to the Cliffs of Moher and Galway. Your stay at the 5-star Ashford Castle begins with a royal welcome as a lone piper escorts you over the drawbridge to this estate, once home to the Guinness family. Tonight, savor specialties from a seasonal menu at the Castle’s Cullen's at the Cottage.
Accommodations: Ashford Castle, Cong.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 18 - Majestic Ashford Castle Relaxed Start
Indulge in another Relaxed Start with the option of breakfast in-bed room service. Get acquainted with elegant birds of prey at the oldest established falconry school in Ireland or delve into the Castle’s history on a guided historical tour. Then treat yourself to a spa or stroll the magnificent castle grounds. End the last full day of your Belfast to Shannon luxury tour dining in style at the esteemed George V Dining Room.
Accommodations: Ashford Castle, Cong.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 19 - Depart Shannon
Conclude your travels in Ireland with a private transfer to Shannon Airport.
Meals: Breakfast