Capitals of the British Isles

10 or 12 days

Dublin, Belfast, Edinburgh and London, with extension to Paris | DLO

The British Isles are a fascinating place to visit; the variety of nationalities, traditions and especially accents, that crowd into such a small mass is truly astounding. The deep-rooted history and culture of these islands are alive and well and you’ll get to experience them first-hand in Dublin, Edinburgh and London. Famous sites like Trinity College, the Titanic Belfast Museum, Edinburgh Castle and Buckingham Palace provide lasting memories and lessons. Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Capitals of the British Isles tour

Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Capitals of the British Isles tour

Day 1: Fly overnight to Ireland

Day 2: Dublin

Meet your Tour Director at your destination

Take a walking tour of Dublin

With your Tour Director you will see:

Grafton Street
Temple Bar district

Day 3: Dublin

Take a guided tour of Dublin

With your expert local guide you will see:

Georgian squares
O’Connell Street
St. Stephen’s Green
Phoenix Park

Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral

Visit the interactive EPIC Irish Emigration Museum

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Irish Music and Dance

Nothing captures the spirit of Ireland quite like its music and dance. Whether it’s a jig, reel or stepdance, each type of dance—and the accompanying music—provides a unique look at Irish culture. This hands-on activity will take place in the afternoon and you will learn an authentic ceilidh dance and two songs from the performers (60-90min).

Day 4: Dublin • Belfast

Travel to Belfast

Take a guided tour of Belfast

With your expert local guide you will see:

Lower Falls
Shankill Row
Murals

Visit the Titanic Belfast Museum

Day 5: Belfast • Derry

Take an excursion to Derry

Visit Giant’s Causeway

Take a guided tour of Derry

With your expert local guide you will:

Visit St. Columb’s Cathedral
See the Diamond War Memorial
Learn about the unique history of Derry

Day 6: Belfast • Cairnryan • Alloway • Edinburgh

Travel by ferry to Cairnryan

Travel to Edinburgh via Alloway

Day 7: Edinburgh • London

Take a guided tour of EdinburghVisit Edinburgh CastleTravel by train to London

Day 8: London

Take a guided tour of London

With your expert local guide you will see:

Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
Piccadilly Circus
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Westminster Abbey
Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)

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Windsor Castle

This is your invitation to the Royal Family’s retreat, Windsor Castle! Join a local guide on your half-day excursion to Windsor, built by William the Conqueror in 1070. Priceless objects are found in the State Apartments, from paintings by Rubens to Henry VIII’s sword and suit of armour. You will also see Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and St. George’s Chapel, the final resting place of many monarchs.

Day 9: London

Visit one of the Knightsbridge Museums:

Science Museum
Natural History Museum
Victoria and Albert Museum

Take a walking tour of London

With your Tour Director you will see:

Covent Garden
Trafalgar Square
Leicester Square

Exploration time in London

Day 10: Depart for home

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Day 10: London • Paris

Travel by Eurostar train to Paris

Take a guided tour of Paris

With your expert local guide you will see:

Place de la Concorde
Champs-Élysées
Arc de Triomphe
Les Invalides
Eiffel Tower

Day 11: Paris

Walking tour of the Latin Quarter

Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral

Visit the Louvre

Day 12: Depart for home

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Airfare & transportation

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Full-time Tour Director

Expert Local Guides

Personalized Learning Support

Continuous Support

24-hour Emergency Service

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