Day 01 LONDON : Arrival in London

On arrival, we will collect you from Heathrow Airport or Gatwick Airport and transfer you to your hotel in Central London. A chauffeur will be waiting for you in the Arrivals Hall at Heathrow Airport holding a board with your name on it. Enjoy a seamless private transfer from the airport to your hotel in London. After checking in, the rest of the day is free for you to explore at your leisure.

Day 02 LONDON : Guided Tour of London

Enjoy a buffet breakfast at your hotel. from 6:45-7:00 am: We will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the starting point for your fully guided day tour of London. Start the tour at St Paul’s Cathedral which is where the King, formerly Prince Charles, married Princess Diana. The Cathedral is an architectural masterpiece and is the final resting place of many former Kings and Queens. Enjoy a panoramic tour of London with photo stops outside Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, you will then get to enjoy the Changing of the Guard Ceremony outside Buckingham Palace.

After time for lunch, spend the afternoon at the 1000 year old medieval Tower of London on the banks of the River Thames. This is a Royal Palace where the Crown Jewels are on display. As well as the ancient fortress towers and walls you can view the impressive armoury display, and learn about the Tower’s history as a former execution and prison site. Finish the day with a guided cruise along the River Thames. Enjoy magnificent views of famous London landmarks, including Tower Bridge, Shakespeare’s Globe, the London Eye and the Houses of Parliament. Your tour ends on the South Bank, a few minutes walk from the London Eye or the Houses of Parliament. End your day in style. Take to the skies on the London Eye and enjoy breathtaking views of London in your glass capsule. Take advantage of the flexibility to enjoy the London Eye on another day if you are tired.

Day 03 LONDON : Stonehenge, Windsor Castle & Bath Tour.

Enjoy a buffet breakfast at your hotel. From 7.15-7.45 am:We will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the starting point for your fully guided day tour. Begin the day at Windsor Castle, a royal residence that was a favourite of the late Queen Elizabeth II. Discover the magnificent State Apartments with eir priceless furnishings, antiques, and artwork. You will also have the opportunity (except on Sundays) to visit St George’s Chapel. This is where the wedding of Harry and Meghan took place and is also the final resting place of Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip. We then visit Bath. This is one of the most beautiful towns in England with its gracious 18th-century Georgian Architecture. The city was founded by the Romans 2,000 years ago and there are still magnicifenct structures that have survived. You will have free time for lunch, as well as time to explore, including Bath Abbey and the local shops. Finally, we explore Stonehenge. These 5,000-year-old Neolithic stone circles remain shrouded in mystery. Nobody is quite sure how and why they were built but learn of the many theories. Visit the recreated Neolithic Village and Visitors Center. There is also an excellent cafe on site. Please note that Windsor Castle is closed to visitors on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. On these days, enjoy a guided tour of the historic town of Windsor with its century-old buildings. There will also be extra time to enjoy Bath, with entry tickets to the Roman Baths included.

Day 04 LONDON : Free Day.

Enjoy a free day on the 4th day of our London package. There are many ways to spend a day in London. This could include visiting the British Museum, shopping along Oxford Street, exploring other London attractions such as the London Eye and Madame Tussauds, going to see a musical in London’s West End, and much more.

Day 05 CLAREMORRIS : Fly into Ireland.

Begin your day in London with a buffet breakfast. In coordination with your flight departure time, a chauffeur will take you from your hotel to the Airport. Following your flight to Ireland, you will be met by your tour manager for the coach transfer to your hotel. After check-in, you'll have rest the day free. Depending on your arrival time, you may like to explore Claremorris (which is about a 10-minute walk away) and its interesting range of shops and bars. At the far end of the town you'll find McMahon Park, where you can enjoy a delightful five-kilometre circular walk around Clare Lake. Alternatively, why not make the most of the hotel’s leisure centre and beauty studio?

Day 06 CLAREMORRIS : Included Burren and Cliffs of Moher tour.

Today we'll head into the lunar-like landscape of the Burren, the largest expanse of limestone pavement in the world and home to an extraordinary variety of flora and fauna, as well as to megalithic tombs and monuments older than Egypt’s pyramids. The visitor centre in Kilfenora is fascinating. A short film traces the history and unique environment of the Burren, while the exhibition takes you on a Walk Through Time as the story of the region unfolds. You’ll learn about the remarkable landscape, and how man and animals have co-existed through history in this apparently inhospitable landscape. The other highlight of the day is your visit to the awesome Cliffs of Moher. Standing 702ft at their highest point, the Cliffs stretch for five miles along the Atlantic coast. On a clear day, pathways and viewing platforms along the cliff edge offer simply stunning views out to the Aran Islands, to the Kerry Mountains and across to Galway Bay. An award-winning visitor centre, built into the hillside, will really help you get the most from your visit.

Day 07 CLAREMORRIS : Included visit to Glen Keen Farm and Killary Fjord cruise.

This morning, we'll head to Glen Keen Farm, one of the largest sheep farms on the Wild Atlantic Way and famous for its sheepdogs. Hear how life and farming have changed over the seven generations that the current owners have lived here, learn about the verbal and whistle commands used to herd sheep, and watch the farm's dogs in action. Tea or coffee and homemade scones are included during what promises to be a fascinating visit. In the afternoon, you can immerse yourself in the beautiful, natural surroundings of the Killary Fjord on a leisurely cruise. This spectacular glacial fjord forms a border between Galway and Mayo. Our cruise starts at Nancy's Point, just west of Leenane Village, the setting for the film adaptation of John B. Keane’s famous play, The Field. We’ll also make a stop at Westport, which sits on the southeast corner of Clew Bay beneath the slopes of Croagh Patrick, Ireland's 'holy mountain'. Wander around the harbour to the Quay area, just a few minutes from the town centre, where the old coastguard station and warehouses now house bars, cafes and restaurants, or stroll along the tree-lined mall.

Day 08 CLAREMORRIS : Included Galway City tour.

Galway City beckons today. The old centre surrounds ancient Lynch’s Castle and a pedestrianised thoroughfare leads down to the thriving waterfront. Join our tour manager for a guided tour before exploring at leisure. Enjoy lunch in one of Galway’s countless eateries, take a harbour cruise, explore the city's cobblestone streets, visit its imposing (and unexpectedly modern) cathedral, or perhaps make the most of the varied shopping.

Day 09 CLAREMORRIS : Included Connemara day trip.

Possibly saving the best until last, this long, but wonderfully scenic day will reveal Connemara. This stunning landscape of pale grey mountains, golden beaches, sparkling loughs, rugged bogs and shimmering waterfalls is a place of remote beauty that's also home to the hardy, agile - but also gentle - Connemara Pony. The route takes you on a lovely drive past Lough Mask and Lough Corrib and on to the Maam Cross. We continue along the Inagh Valley to stunning Kylemore Abbey, a Benedictine Monastery founded in 1920. Learn about its history and its tales of romance and tragedy, explore the six-acre Victorian Walled Gardens and visit the Gothic Chapel and the restored rooms of the Abbey before returning to the hotel.

Day 10 CLAREMORRIS : Fly back to UK.

Depending upon the time of your flight, you may be able to spend a final few hours relaxing at your hotel, or perhaps exploring the local area, before returning to the airport at the end of a wonderful few days.