16-Day England & Southern Ireland Stay & Explore Tour Itinerary

Embark on a journey through historic England and scenic Ireland with our Stay & Explore travel style, designed to combine comfort, convenience, and immersive sightseeing. Stay in central locations, explore at your own pace, and discover both iconic landmarks and hidden gems.

DAY 1, Tuesday – Depart for England

Kick off your adventure with your flight to England. Your journey begins!

DAY 2, Wednesday – Arrive in London, Transfer to Oxford

Arrive in London and transfer to your hotel in Oxford, one of the world’s most prestigious university towns. Begin your experience with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at 6 PM, setting the stage for an unforgettable journey.
Overnight: Oxford

DAY 3, Thursday – Oxford Walking Tour, Christ Church, Punting Tour

Discover Oxford on a guided walking tour through ivy-clad colleges renowned for their architecture. Visit Christ Church College, famous from Harry Potter films and designed by Christopher Wren. Enjoy a classic punting tour on the River Cherwell, gliding past gardens and iconic spires. Spend the rest of the day exploring independently.
Overnight: Oxford
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4, Friday – Stratford-upon-Avon & Blenheim Palace

Visit Stratford-upon-Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare. Tour Shakespeare’s birthplace and view Anne Hathaway’s Cottage. Continue to Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Winston Churchill, a Baroque masterpiece celebrating the English victory at the Battle of Blenheim.
Overnight: Oxford
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 5, Saturday – Full Day in Oxford or Optional Half-Day Bletchley Park

Enjoy a free day in Oxford or opt for the Half-Day Bletchley Park tour. Explore the estate that was the heart of Allied codebreaking in World War II, and learn how its intelligence shaped modern history.
Overnight: Oxford
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6, Sunday – Stonehenge & Bath

Journey to Stonehenge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back 5,000 years. Continue to Bath, founded by the Romans as a thermal spa. Admire the Royal Crescent, Pulteney Bridge, and the 2,000-year-old Roman Baths. Return to Oxford in the evening for free time.
Overnight: Oxford
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 7, Monday – Full Day in Oxford or Optional Windsor Castle Tour

Spend the day exploring Oxford independently or join the optional Windsor Castle tour. Tour the State Apartments, the Queen’s Drawing Room, and St George’s Chapel, final resting place of many British monarchs. Return to Oxford in the afternoon.
Overnight: Oxford
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 8, Tuesday – Full Day in Oxford or Optional Half-Day Sudeley Castle & Cotswolds

Enjoy a leisure day in Oxford or join the optional Sudeley Castle & Cotswolds tour. Explore the 15th-century castle, royal art collections, and award-winning gardens. Discover the rich history, from King Henry VIII to World War II, and enjoy free time in a Cotswold town. Conclude with a farewell dinner with your Tour Manager.
Overnight: Oxford
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 9, Wednesday – Flight to Dublin

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Dublin, located on the Liffey River. After arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy leisure time. Join an evening orientation meeting at 6 PM.
Overnight: Dublin
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 10, Thursday – Dublin City Tour, Guinness Storehouse, Optional Dinner at Taylors Three Rock

Take a panoramic Dublin city tour, including Phoenix Park, St. Stephen’s Green, and Trinity College. Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the Guinness Storehouse, with a panoramic pint at the Gravity Bar. Optional: traditional Irish dinner and dance at Taylors Three Rock.
Overnight: Dublin
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 11, Friday – Bunratty Castle & Folk Park

Explore Bunratty Castle, a 15th-century fortress, then visit Folk Park, an open-air museum showcasing 19th-century Irish life. Continue to Dingle for your overnight stay.
Overnight: Dingle
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 12, Saturday – Slea Head Drive, Blasket Islands Center, Dingle Distillery

Drive the scenic Slea Head Loop, offering spectacular views of the Blasket and Skellig Islands. Visit the Blasket Islands Center, then enjoy a guided tour and tasting at Dingle Distillery. Afternoon free for leisure.
Overnight: Dingle
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 13, Sunday – Full Day in Dingle or Optional Gap of Dunloe Tour

Explore Dingle at leisure or opt for the Gap of Dunloe with Jaunting Cars & Boat Ride. Ride in traditional horse-drawn jaunting cars, admire valleys, lakes, and mountains, then take a boat ride across Killarney Lakes.
Overnight: Dingle
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 14, Monday – Full Day in Dingle or Optional Ring of Kerry with Lunch

Enjoy Dingle independently or join the Ring of Kerry tour. Drive through Killarney National Park, scenic villages, and coastal vistas, stopping for lunch at a local inn before returning for dinner in Dingle.
Overnight: Dingle
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 15, Tuesday – King John’s Castle, Return to Dublin

Travel back to Dublin, stopping in Limerick to visit King John’s Castle, a 13th-century Norman fortress. Explore the battlements and interactive exhibits, then continue to Dublin for leisure time.
Overnight: Dublin
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 16, Wednesday – Depart Ireland

Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast

Stay & Explore Package Includes:

• 14 nights accommodation: 7 nights Oxford, 3 nights Dublin, 4 nights Dingle

• 16 meals: 14 breakfasts, 2 dinners

• Sightseeing in modern air-conditioned motorcoach

• Services of 2 English-speaking Tour Managers

• Local guides, porterage, hotel taxes & fees

• Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring

• Flights: New York–London, London–Dublin, Dublin–New York

• Optional tours available for upgrade

Special Features & Highlights:

• Walking tour of Oxford and Christ Church College

• Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Blenheim Palace

• Tour Stonehenge and the Roman Baths in Bath

• Panoramic Dublin city tour and Guinness Storehouse

• Explore Bunratty Castle, Folk Park, Slea Head, and Dingle Distillery

• Optional tours: Bletchley Park, Windsor Castle, Sudeley Castle & Cotswolds, Gap of Dunloe, Ring of Kerry