Day 1 - Wednesday - Aug 10, 2022
Start your journey in the heart of Dublin with a two-night stay.
Day 2 - Thursday - Aug 11, 2022
This morning, your local guide will help you discover the history and charm of Ireland's capital city. Set along the banks of the River Liffey, Dublin is awash with Georgian architecture, grand squares, and historic monuments. Enjoy dinner tonight at a traditional Irish pub.
Day 3 - Friday - Aug 12, 2022
Discover Blarney Castle where legend has it if you kiss the famous stone, you will receive the 'gift of the gab'. Then continue to Killarney for a two-night stay.
Day 4 - Saturday - Aug 13, 2022
Experience the beautiful scenery of the Ring of Kerry. See where the Iveragh Mountains dramatically drop into the Atlantic Ocean, and watch as tiny fishing villages and off-shore islands come in and out of view around each twisting bend. It is often said that the landscapes vary a hundred times in 100 kilometres.
Day 5 - Sunday - Aug 14, 2022
Explore Bunratty Folk Park Museum, before driving along spectacular coastline to the stunning Cliffs of Moher. Arrive in the vibrant city of Galway for your overnight stay.
Day 6 - Monday - Aug 15, 2022
En route to Northern Ireland, visit the Monastery of Clonmacnoise. Continue to Belfast for your two-night stay.
Day 7 - Tuesday - Aug 16, 2022
Belfast is a port city with a fascinating history. Learn about its troubled past during your guided tour.
Day 8 - Wednesday - Aug 17, 2022
| Cairnryan, Scotland, United Kingdom |
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| Loch Lomond, Scotland, United Kingdom |
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This morning, journey to Scotland via ferry, before continuing on to Loch Lomond, one of Scotland's best known lakes. This evening, check into your historic accommodation for a two-night stay.
Day 9 - Thursday - Aug 18, 2022
| Loch Lomond, Scotland, United Kingdom |
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| Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom |
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| Loch Lomond, Scotland, United Kingdom |
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Today visit Stirling Castle, one of the region's most iconic castles. Today, you will discover its vast history including as the childhood home of Mary Queen of Scots.
Day 10 - Friday - Aug 19, 2022
| Loch Lomond, Scotland, United Kingdom |
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| Urquhart Castle, United Kingdom |
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| Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom |
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Journey to mysterious Loch Ness, keeping an eye out for the fabled monster. Then visit the ruins of Urquhart Castle, before continuing to Inverness for a two-night stay.
Day 11 - Saturday - Aug 20, 2022
| Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom |
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| Cawdor Castle, Cawdor, Scotland, United Kingdom |
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| Culloden Visitor Centre, Culloden, Scotland, United Kingdom |
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| Glenfiddich Distillery, Scotland, United Kingdom |
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| Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom |
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Today, discover Cawdor Castle. The castle dates back to the 14th century and is still inhabited by the Cawdor family. Then visit the Battle of Culloden Visitors Centre where you will learn about the 1745 Jacobite rising and hear tales of the battle that is often described as one of the most brutal in Scottish history. Our last stop for today is the Glenfiddich distillery to sample one of the most celebrated whiskies in Scotland.
Day 12 - Sunday - Aug 21, 2022
| Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom |
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| Edinburgh, United Kingdom |
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Then its on to the Scottish capital, Edinburgh, where you will check into your hotel for a two-night stay.
Day 13 - Monday - Aug 22, 2022
| Edinburgh, United Kingdom |
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The city of Edinburgh is one of the most architecturally beautiful cities in the world, with monuments, cathedrals, and buildings all perfectly preserved. During a city tour, board the Royal Yacht Britannia then explore Edinburgh Castle, the iconic symbol of this beautiful 1,000-year-old city.
Day 14 - Tuesday - Aug 23, 2022
| Edinburgh, United Kingdom |
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| York, England, United Kingdom |
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Journey to York by train, and learn about the city's fascinating Roman and Viking heritage on a guided tour. Enjoy an overnight stay.
Day 15 - Wednesday - Aug 24, 2022
| York, England, United Kingdom |
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| Chester, England, United Kingdom |
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Today, visit Chester, one of Britain's best-preserved walled cities. Join a guided walking tour, including a visit to its famous cathedral, before arriving at your hotel for your overnight stay.
Day 16 - Thursday - Aug 25, 2022
| Chester, England, United Kingdom |
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| Stratford-Upon-Avon, England, United Kingdom |
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| Bath, England, United Kingdom |
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En route to the Roman city of Bath, visit Stratford, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. See the most popular sights on an orientation tour including the famous Bard's house. This afternoon, check into your hotel in Bath for your two-night stay.
Day 17 - Friday - Aug 26, 2022
| Bath, England, United Kingdom |
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Discover beautiful Bath on a guided walking tour, then visit the renowned Roman Baths, constructed in 70 AD.
Day 18 - Saturday - Aug 27, 2022
| Bath, England, United Kingdom |
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| Stonehenge, England, United Kingdom |
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| Salisbury, England, United Kingdom |
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Discover the mythical wonder of Stonehenge, then continue to Salisbury and visit its majestic cathedral. Your final destination is London, where you'll enjoy a two-night stay.
Day 19 - Sunday - Aug 28, 2022
Today, explore London and see many highlights such as Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, and Big Ben, followed by a visit to the historic Tower of London. Tonight, enjoy a fabulous farewell dinner at one of London's historic pubs.
Day 20 - Monday - Aug 29, 2022
After breakfast, transfer to London Airport for your included flight to Amsterdam to join your luxurious Scenic Space-Ship.
Day 21 - Tuesday - Aug 30, 2022
Explore wonderful Amsterdam, with its wealth of canals, museums, and bicycles.
Day 22 - Wednesday - Aug 31, 2022
Day 23 - Thursday - Sep 1, 2022
Enjoy views of the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge. Then alight in Rudesheim and board the Winzerexpress mini train for a guided visit of Siegfried's Mechanical Music Museum, before enjoying a cable car ride to the Niederwald Monument for spectacular views of the river.
Day 24 - Friday - Sep 2, 2022
Day 25 - Saturday - Sep 3, 2022
Day 26 - Sunday - Sep 4, 2022
Day 27 - Monday - Sep 5, 2022
Enjoy this fascinating and ancient Bavarian city, dating back to the 11th century.
Day 28 - Tuesday - Sep 6, 2022
There is much to explore in the 2,000-year-old town of Regensburg, situated at the confluence of three rivers.
Day 29 - Wednesday - Sep 7, 2022
Day 30 - Thursday - Sep 8, 2022
Day 31 - Friday - Sep 9, 2022
Acquaint yourself with this opulent city by taking a fascinating guided tour of its most famous sights, including the Ringstrasse.
Day 32 - Saturday - Sep 10, 2022
Day 33 - Sunday - Sep 11, 2022
Today we find ourselves in Budapest, the capital of Hungary and one of Europe's oldest and prettiest cities.
Day 34 - Monday - Sep 12, 2022
Depart after breakfast, taking with you a lifetime of wonderful memories. This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above.
