England, Scotland, Ireland & Iceland 21 Day Tour 9/2/2018 Departure

* Windsor Castle: One of the largest castles in the world.
* Stonehenge: UNESCO World Heritage Site 1986
* Bath: One of the oldest Roman baths with elegant architecture such as crescents and terraces
* Visit Waterford Crystal Shop and learn about glass blowing & cutting technique
* Killarney National Park: Beautiful landscape of woodland, waterfalls and lakes
* Limerick: the 2^nd largest city lies on the River Shannon with lively music scene and arts
* Cliffs of Moher: A spectacular coastline in Ireland. It rises 231 meters above the Atlantic Ocean
* Dublin: A vibrant city with rich history & green lush landscape
* Guinness Storehouse: A famous beer brand in the world. You can witness how beer is made
* Giant’s Causeway is made up of 40,000 symmetrical basalt columns, result of volcanic eruption
* Belfast located among mountains & coastline in Northern Ireland. You will see Victorian buildings, glittering waterfront and City Hall
* Edinburgh is located in northern part of UK with charming scenery, also known as “Athens of the North”
* Unique dinner show with Scottish bagpipe performance in Edinburgh
* Windermere: The largest natural lake in England. Enjoy boat ride with stunning view
* Stratford upon-Avon: Shakespeare’s birthplace, a picturesque town lies on the River Avon
* Oxford: The oldest university town
* London: Visit Tower of London, British Museum, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, the Parliament & the Big Ben
* Iceland, a stunning island, where astonishing natural phenomena and culture make a unique travel experience that you will never forget
* Blue Lagoon: One of the best thermal spas, enjoy a pleasant warm geothermal hot spring to escape stress from daily life
* Famous Golden Circle Tour: Explore Gullfoss and Geyser, a geological wonder
* Vatnajokull Glacier: Located in one of the largest national parks in Europe, it covers about 12% of the surface of Iceland.
* To Black Sand Beach, Skogafalls for spectacular scenery
* Lake Myvatn is a shallow eutrophic lake located in northern Iceland. The lake and its surrounding wetlands have an exceptionally rich fauna of water birds.
* Whale watching Tour: Arrange whale watching tour in Husavik, one of the best location in the world.
* Provide one bottle of mineral water per person per day on the coach
* Provide headset service for 15 and more guests per group except Iceland

★ Entrance Fee included   ▲ Photo-stop

Today, we will take overnight flight to London, UK, arrive the next day.

Upon arrival, we will take you to ★Windsor Castle, a medieval castle and royal residence in the English county of Berkshire. The original castle was built after the Norman invasion by William the Conqueror. In 1936 Edward VIII, adopting the title of Duke of Windsor, following his abdication, and he married Wallis Simpson, an American socialite. They remained married until his death 35 years later.

Meal: Dinner / Chinese Cuisine, 8 dishes & 1 soup
Hotel: Millennium Copthorne at Chelsea London or similar

Today, start with full day tour: ★British Museum contains vast collections of Egyptian, Greek and Roman antiquities, ▲Buckingham Palace, the Queen’s residence, ★Westminster Abbey, where England’s kings & queens have been crowned & buried since 1066. ★Tower of London is steeped in history, served as both a castle and a prison in the past; they also have priceless treasures including the British Crown Jewels. Continue to ▲House of Parliament ▲Big Ben, ▲ Trafalgar Square and ▲London Bridge.

Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel
Lunch / Chinese Dim-Sum
Hotel: Millennium Copthorne Chelsea or similar

This morning, we will travel to ★Stonehenge, a prehistoric & mysterious circle of upright stones. These stone are aligned almost perfectly with the sunrise and was built as a place of worship. Continue to Bath, an UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will visit ★ Roman Bath Museum. Tonight, we will spend the night in Cardiff.

Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel
Dinner / Western Cuisine
Hotel: Radisson Blu Cardiff or similar

Cardiff is the capital of Wales and chief commercial center. We will tour the city: ▲Cardiff Bay area, ▲Millennium Stadium. After lunch, depart for Fishguard port to take ★ferry to Ireland (about 3.5 hours). Upon arrival in Rosslare, we will drive to Waterford and spend the night here.

Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel
Dinner / Western Cuisine
Hotel: Granville Hotel or similar

Waterford city was founded by Viking traders in 914 with medieval flavor. After breakfast, city tour will follow: To ★Waterford Crystal Factory that has exquisite crystal, you will have opportunity to choose from many beautiful Waterford Crystal (If they are not opened, we will replace with other site). Continue to ▲Regnald’s Tower, a circular defense tower set in the historic Viking Triangle. Then we will drive to Killarney–named Ireland’s cleanest town in the country. ★Enjoy jaunting car ride, wondering through Lough Leane, Middle Lake and Upper Lake.

Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel
Dinner / Western Cuisine
Hotel: Riverside Hotel Killarney or similar

Today, we will travel along southwestern coastline via Limerick take you to ★Cliffs of Moher that rises 200 meters above the Atlantic Ocean at Hag’s Head. We will visit ▲O’Brien’s Tower, built in 1835 by Cornelius O’Brien a descendant of Brian Boru, Kings of Thomond. After lunch, to Galway, the fourth largest city. It has experienced very rapid growth in recent years. Start from ▲Eyre Square and you will find many pubs, restaurants. Continue to ▲St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church, the largest medieval parish church in Ireland and still used as a place of worship.

Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel
Dinner / Western Cuisine
Hotel: The Galway Bay Hotel or similar

After breakfast, depart for Dublin, one of the literary capitals and an UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will visit
★Trinity College to view the Book of Kells, an illuminated Gospel book created by Celtic Monks centuries ago and ★Trinity College Library. Continue to ▲Phoenix Park, located west of the city center and north of River Liffey. One of the largest walled city park in Europe, occupying 707 hectares with grassland and tree-lined avenues. It has been home to wild fallow deer since century ago. Then to ★Guinness Storehouse, their beer is the most successful beer brands in the world.

Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel
Dinner / Western Cuisine
Hotel: Radisson Blu Royal Hotel or Carlton Airport Hotel Dublin or similar

This morning we will travel to Londonderry, an old walled city in Northern Ireland. Continue to ★Giant’s Causeway–An area of 40,000 perfectly symmetrical basalt columns, result of volcanic eruption. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986. Later, travel through scenic coastline to Belfast.

Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel
Dinner / Western Cuisine
Hotel: Europa Hotel or similar

After breakfast, city tour will follow: ▲City Hall, ▲Titanic Belfast, you will relive the fateful voyage of the Titanic. Then travel to Scotland by ★ferry. Upon arrival in Cairnryan, we will transfer you to ▲Edinburgh (UNESCO World Heritage Site, 1995).

Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel
Dinner / Western Cuisine with Scottish show
Hotel: Marriott Edinburgh or similar

Edinburgh is a city steeped in history and its stunning rich architectural heritage is now recognized as a World Heritage Site. This morning, we will visit ★Edinburgh Castle located at the top of the volcanic Castle Rock and dominates the skyline of the city. Later, we will drive to Lake District–a mountainous region.

Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel
Dinner / Western Cuisine
Hotel: Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa Windermere or similar

After breakfast, a ★ boat excursion on the lake and enjoy beautiful scenery. Famous children’s book “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” was written & illustrated by Beatrix Potter. She discovered her love of nature & animals while spending holidays in Lake District. The beauty of Lake District inspired another English Romantic poet, William Wordsworth, who lived in Lake District as well. Later, depart for ▲York, an ancient walled city, founded by the Romans in 71 AD. York is full of ancient history, romantic ambiance, exquisite architecture and quaint cobblestone streets. We’ll visit ★York Minster, a Gothic cathedral with beautiful stained glass. Continue to walk around ▲city walls with amazing views. Later, depart for Coventry and overnight here.

Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel
Dinner / Western Cuisine
Hotel: Double Tree by Hilton Coventry or similar

After breakfast, depart for ▲Stratford-Upon-Avon, steeped in culture and history, set in the beautiful countryside. We will visit ★Shakespeare’s birthplace and Anne Hathaway’s cottage. Continue to Oxford, the oldest university town, a brief city tour will follow. Later, depart for London.

Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel
Dinner / Western Cuisine
Hotel: Millennium Copthorne Chelsea or similar

Reykjavik is located at latitude of 64°08′ N, the world’s northernmost capital and one of the greenest cities in the world. This morning, will fly to Reykjavik, upon arrival, transfer to famous ★Blue Lagoon, and enjoy a relaxing and pleasant warm geothermal spa treatment! Blue lagoon is about 20 minute’s driver from airport, a man-made lagoon which is fed by water output of geothermal power plant Svartsengi. Heated water is vented from the group near a lava flow and used to run turbines that generate electricity. The hot water passes through a heat exchanger to provide heating system. Then the water is fed into the lagoon (please don’t forget to bring swim wares). After dinner, Northern Light tour will follow (Northern lights can be seen only in Sep and Oct if weather permitting).

Meal: Breakfast／American Breakfast at hotel
Dinner ／ Western Cuisine, 3 courses
Hotel: Hilton Nordica Reykjavik or similar

After breakfast, depart for ★Thingvellir National Park, where the Icelandic parliament was founded in 903. Continue to magnificent ★Gullfoss, the golden waterfalls and ★Geyser, a hot spring area, you will see hot spring spouts to 30 meters high. We will return to Reykjavik.

Meal: Breakfast／American Breakfast at hotel
Dinner ／ Western Cuisine, 3 courses
Hotel: Hilton Nordica Reykjavik or similar

After breakfast, depart for Seljalandsfoss & Skogafoss. Then to ★Black Sand Beach, one of the highlights is the 120 meter high promontory of Dyrholaey with its spectacular rock arch, bird nestling cliffs.

Meal: Breakfast／ American Breakfast at hotel
Dinner ／ Western Cuisine, 3 courses
Hotel: Icelandair Hotel Vik or similar

After breakfast, depart for ★Valnajokull, Europe’s largest glacier area, tour Skaftafell. Continue to Jokulsarlon for a ★boat excursion on the lagoon amongst huge glacial blocks. Continue to Hofn and overnight here.

Meal: Breakfast／American Breakfast at hotel
Dinner ／Western Cuisine, 3 courses
Hotel: Hotel Hofn or similar

After breakfast, depart for Dettifoss. Dettifoss is a waterfall in Vatnajokull National Park in northeast Iceland, and the most powerful waterfall in Europe. Continue to Lake Myvatn, it was formed during a massive eruption 2300 years ago. Today the area is best known for huge numbers of birds that visit in the summer, and volcanic features that surround the lake.

Meal: Breakfast／American Breakfast at hotel
Dinner ／ Western Cuisine, 3 courses
Hotel: Selhotel Myvatn or similar

Husavik is a town on the northern coast of Iceland. Husavik has become a center of whale watching because of many different species frequently enter the bay. After breakfast, start ★Whale watching boat tour. Then brief stop at Godafoss before leaving for Akureyri

Meal: Breakfast／American Breakfast at hotel
Dinner ／ Western Cuisine, 3 courses
Hotel: Hotel Kea or similar

After breakfast, depart for Reykjavik, upon arrival, city tour will follow: old Reykjavik, Hallgrimskirkja, Perlan etc.

Meal: Breakfast／American Breakfast at hotel
Dinner ／ Western Cuisine, 3 courses
Hotel: Hilton Nordica Reykjavik or similar

After breakfast, depart for Reykjavik, upon arrival, city tour will follow: old Reykjavik, Hallgrimskirkja, Perlan etc.

After breakfast, transfer to airport for homebound flight to US and ends this unforgettable journey.

Meal: Breakfast／American Breakfast at hotel