Welcome to Glasgow. This tour includes a pre-night stay. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner with your HGV host and fellow travelers.

Accommodations: Radisson Blu Glasgow or similar

Meals Included: Dinner

Known as the UK’s friendliest city, Glasgow is full of spirit, local flair and culture. The city is filled with architectural gems — from medieval buildings and ornate Victorian facades to the iconic designs of Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

In Gaelic, Glasgow means “dear green place,” and the city lives up to its name with more than 90 parks and green spaces. Glasgow also proudly preserves its history through landmarks like the Necropolis, filled with historic architecture and impressive sculptures.

In the evening, enjoy dinner with your host and fellow travelers.

Accommodations: Radisson Blu Glasgow or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

As your motorcoach departs Glasgow and heads into the Highlands, enjoy one final look at the city before the landscape opens into rolling countryside. Travel towards Fort William, taking in the sweeping views of Loch Lomond, the vast boglands of Rannoch Moor and Scotland’s most storied valley, Glen Coe. Pause to admire Ben Nevis, the mountain with its head in the clouds, before continuing north for a chance to search for the legendary Loch Ness Monster.

Later, visit the prehistoric site of Clava Cairns, a 4,000-year-old Bronze Age cemetery and sacred site, offering a glimpse into ancient Scottish life. Reflect on your visit with a drink at a local pub.

Accommodations: AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness

Meals Included: Breakfast

Immerse yourself in the history of the 1745 rising with a morning visit to the Battle of Culloden. Walk the grounds where history unfolded, view the restored 18th-century Leanach Cottage and perhaps spot Highland cows wandering the battlefield.

Your journey continues through the scenic Cairngorms National Park as you travel to Blair Castle, an estate reflecting centuries of Scottish history. The castle, home to the dukes and earls of Atholl, features layers of medieval, Georgian and Victorian heritage and has served as a residence to notable figures across many eras.

Later, arrive in Edinburgh, where you’ll enjoy a traditional Scottish dinner complete with the Ceremony of the Haggis, singers, dancers and the sound of bagpipes.

Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

Begin your morning with a tour of Edinburgh’s contrasting districts: New Town, with its neoclassical symmetry and refined streetscapes, and Old Town, a medieval maze rich with historic charm.

New Town is home to Princes Street, the city’s main shopping promenade, lined with gardens, parks, the Scott Monument and festive winter markets. Old Town centers around the Royal Mile, where cobbled streets, panoramic viewpoints and centuries-old buildings tell the story of Scotland’s past.

Visit Edinburgh Castle and enjoy a guided tour of this iconic fortress.

In the evening, prepare for an unforgettable experience at The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The term “tattoo” refers to the traditional drum or bugle call recalling soldiers to their quarters. Then, ascend to Castle Rock, home to the mighty Edinburgh Castle, for a cutting-edge sound and light show. The spectacular show brings together military performances, international acts and the stirring sound of bagpipes, all set against the dramatic backdrop of the castle.

Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott

Meals Included: Breakfast

As your motorcoach travels from Glasgow toward Liverpool, make a stop in Gretna Green — the marriage capital of the UK. Built during the First World War, this village has been a romantic destination since 1754, when couples first began eloping to the Famous Blacksmiths Shop to wed.

Next, journey into England’s Lake District and visit Grasmere, the beloved village once home to poet William Wordsworth. With its serene fells, stone cottages and Victorian charm, Grasmere offers a quintessential English countryside experience. Enjoy a taste of Sarah Nelson’s world-famous original Grasmere Gingerbread®, sold in the historic schoolhouse where Wordsworth occasionally taught.

Arrive in Liverpool for a visit to The Beatles Story Museum. Explore the history of the legendary band through immersive exhibits, recreated venues from their career and rare authentic memorabilia that shaped music history.

Accommodations: Maldron Hotel Liverpool

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy a scenic morning drive through Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) to Holyhead. As you travel through the park, take in views of the dazzling coastline, the charming village of Betws-y-Coed and the region’s ancient forests.

In Holyhead, board a ferry and cross the Irish Sea to Dublin. That evening, join your host and fellow travelers for dinner at Taylor’s Irish Cabaret, featuring classic Irish dishes, spirited music, energetic dancing and comedic performances.

Accommodations: The Samuel Hotel or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

Begin your day with a drive through Dublin to get acquainted with the city’s rich history and lively neighborhoods. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore — visit Trinity College, tour Dublin Castle, admire Saint Patrick’s Cathedral or simply stroll along the charming cobblestone streets and browse local cafés and boutiques.

In the evening, immerse yourself in the world of Guinness at the Guinness Storehouse. Discover the brewing process through multisensory exhibits, then enjoy an included dinner overlooking the city.

Accommodations: The Samuel Hotel or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

Start your morning at the Irish National Stud, home to some of Ireland’s most celebrated racehorses. On your morning tour, you’ll learn about the country’s rich history of horse racing and hear stories about legendary horses against the backdrop of the lush green landscape of Kildare.

In the afternoon, you’ll travel to Cork with a photo stop at the Rock of Cashel, where St. Patrick once preached. In Cork, you’ll visit Blarney Castle, home of the legendary Blarney Stone. Enjoy free time to explore the castle, climb to the top for panoramic views and — if you believe the legend — kiss the Blarney Stone for the gift of eloquence or “the gift of the gab.”

Enjoy time at your leisure in Killarney before joining your host and fellow travelers for an included dinner.

Accommodations: Scotts Hotel Killarney or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

Journey to Limerick with a scenic drive along the Ring of Kerry, famous for its rolling green hills, rugged coastline and postcard–perfect villages. Enjoy views of dramatic landscapes and notable landmarks before climbing aboard a traditional jaunting car for a nostalgic ride through Killarney National Park to the storied Ross Castle.

Then you’ll continue to Limerick and settle into your accommodations. Join your host and fellow travelers for a unique evening of entertainment and dining featuring medieval music, a glass of mead and a four–course meal inside a historic castle.

Accommodations: Clayton Hotel Limerick

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

Ease into the day with a scenic drive along the Wild Atlantic Way, following Ireland’s rugged west coast towards the Cliffs of Moher. Soaring up to 214 meters (702 feet) and stretching for 8 kilometers (5 miles), these iconic cliffs offer spectacular views from paved pathways overlooking the Atlantic.

Travel onward to vibrant Galway, where you’ll make a brief stop to soak in the city’s charm, festive energy, colorful storefronts and cobblestone lanes lined with cafés and boutiques.

In the evening, arrive at Sligo and enjoy dinner with your host and fellow travelers before visiting a local pub. Listen to live music and embrace the warm atmosphere of an Irish pub with two complimentary drinks.

Accommodations: Sligo Park Hotel & Leisure Club

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

Enjoy a trip to Belfast with stops in Derry and at the legendary Giant’s Causeway.

You’ll begin in Derry, where a guided tour of the Old Town reveals centuries of conflict and resilience. Walk along the city’s remarkably intact historic walls — the only fully preserved set in Ireland — and experience the vibrant atmosphere that defines this culturally rich destination.

Continue to the iconic Giant’s Causeway, where you’ll follow in the legendary footsteps of giants. Formed more than 600 million years ago, these hexagonal basalt columns are a stunning geological wonder. According to folklore, the Irish giant Finn McCool built the causeway to cross the Irish Sea and confront his Scottish rival, Benandonner.

Accommodations: Stormont Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

Experience the history of the Titanic with a morning visit to the Titanic Museum. Learn about this famed vessel from its construction in Belfast Harbor to its launch, its tragic sinking and final resting place.

After your Titanic Experience, board a ferry back to Glasgow, Scotland. In the evening, join your host and fellow travelers to celebrate your adventure with a farewell dinner.

Accommodations: Radisson Blu Glasgow

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before beginning your journey home.

Meals Included: Breakfast