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10days
Classic Capitals: London, Edinburgh & Dublin
London, Edinburgh, Dublin
Feel like a true Londoner as you explore iconic landmarks through a local’s eyes.
Ge a taste of Scotland’s panoramic views, with lochs, castles, and pure whisky.
Walk Edinburgh’s Royal Mile with a guide who brings its ancient stones to life.
Feel Dublin’s vibrant energy, from its ancient sites to lovely pubs where locals gather.
Customize your leisure time with curated experiences tailored by your Destination Expert.
* Please note: USD per person, double occupancy. Custom designed personal tour. Prices subject to change.
A travel experience like no other
This sample itinerary was created by experts and is meant to inspire your next trip. It is ready to be customized to suit your interests, tastes and budget so you can connect with local cultures and experience authentic travel on your own terms and departing whenever you choose.
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LondonThe Adventure Begins
- Heathrow Airport (arrival) - Private
- Airport Meet & Greet
- England Welcome Package
- Self-Guided: A Taste of London
LondonSights and Insights
- London Walking Tour with Sky Garden Visit (4 hrs) - Private
- Attraction: Tower of London
LondonFairytale Castles and Royal Realms
- Windsor Castle (5 hrs) - Private Tour
- Theater: Les Miserables
London to EdinburghOnward and Upward
- Private Train Station Transfer
- Train - London - Edinburgh [4.5 hrs] - Standard Class
- Train Station - Private Transfer
- Whisky Flight & Meal at the Scotch Malt Whisky Society
EdinburghExplore a City of Contrasts
- Edinburgh Walking Tour with Edinburgh Castle (4 hrs) - Private Tour
- Afternoon Tea at The Balmoral's Palm Court
EdinburghFairytale Castles and Royal Realms
- Castle & Lochs (8 hrs) - Private Tour
Edinburgh to DublinThe Journey Continues…
- Airport Transfer - Private
- Flight (Not Included)
- Airport with Meet & Greet - Vehicle/Driver/Assistant
- Ireland Welcome Package
- Guinness Storehouse - Self-Guided
DublinAlong Cobblestone Streets
- Walking Tour with Book of Kells & St. Patrick’s Cathedral (4 hrs) - Private Tour
DublinWinding the Wind-Swept Shorelines
- Dublin Bay with Malahide Castle (8 hrs)
DublinBon Voyage
- Airport - Private Transfer
LONDON
The Adventure Begins
Meet your private driver and vehicle for an airport transfer.
For your added comfort, a Meet & Greet assistant will be waiting for you in the Arrivals Hall of the airport after you pass through customs. They'll direct you to your transfer, assist in the hotel check-in process, and take you through your travel documents.
A Welcome Package will be provided and will include any relevant documents or tickets required for your trip.
With so many options across the city to choose from, deciding where to dine in London can be difficult. To lead your taste buds in the right direction, you’ll receive a supplemental composition within your final trip documents which showcases our top restaurants throughout the city, as selected by Kensington Tours Destination Experts.
Where you’ll be staying
Classic Double
LONDON
Sights and Insights
Be sure to wear some quality walking shoes as you depart on foot with a private guide for a half-day walking tour of sightseeing in Central London. One of the world's great cities, London manages to shine in the grayest weather, and its diversity defies a simple definition. Depending on the location of your hotel, and your particular interests, your guide will happily tailor the tour so you can get the most out of your day. Wander the cobblestone streets, gardens and markets, and be a Londoner for a day. Walk through renowned Trafalgar Square, explore Soho, and check out some stalls at historic Covent Garden Market. See the King Charles III's residence, Buckingham Palace, take some photos of iconic clock tower Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, see Hyde Park's lively Speakers' Corner. During your tour you'll have an opportunity to visit London's Sky Garden, the city's highest public garden providing majestic views. Spanning three storeys, the Sky Garden offers unparalleled views and exquisite, lush landscapes.
With your admission to the Tower of London (tickets will be provided in your Welcome Pack, please be sure to bring them with you today!), you'll get to visit His Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress, more commonly known as the Tower of London, a castle and monument on the north bank of the River Thames. See five hundred years of spectacular royal armor, discover the iconic White Tower, and be dazzled by the 23,578 gems that make up the Crown Jewels. For over 600 years, exotic animals, and numerous prisoners were held captive at the Tower. Interactive displays help children and adults explore their stories. Included with your admission, join a Yeoman Warder tour, and you'll be entertained by tales from the Tower; pain and passion, treachery and torture, all delivered with a swagger and a smile.
Where you’ll be staying
Classic Double
LONDON
Fairytale Castles and Royal Realms
Meet your private driver-guide, departing London for a half-day tour to Windsor, where you'll visit the royal residence of Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, and the Official Residence of King Charles III. Dating back to the 11th century, Windsor Castle's dramatic site encapsulates nearly 1,000 years of British history, having been the home of 39 monarchs. The Castle covers an area of about 13 acres, and highlights of your visit include the magnificent State Apartments, furnished with treasures from the Royal Collection, including paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens, Canaletto, and Gainsborough. Admire the Semi-State Rooms (private apartments created for George IV), as well as St George's Chapel, one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in England, and the burial place of 10 monarchs. Tying everything together is an expanse of finely manicured grounds. While here, there's never any doubt you're in the company of royalty. Conclude your day on your return to London.
Spend a night out at Les Miserables. This heroic tale portrays man's life journey through France in the 18th century, and his struggle to live through both injustice and revolution. Shown at the Sandheim Theater (Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1, nearest underground station: Leicester Square).
Where you’ll be staying
Classic Double
LONDON TO EDINBURGH
Onward and Upward
Meet your private driver and vehicle for a train station transfer.
Enjoy a direct train ride from London to Edinburgh. Travel time is approximately 4.5 hours.
Meet your private driver and vehicle for a train station transfer.
Enjoy a fine selection of whisky drams at the Scotch Malt Whisky Society's Kaleidoscope Bar, sure to impress the most experienced of whisky connoisseurs. Led by one of the society's Ambassadors, you'll sample the legendary flavors of the Scottish "Water of Life". Following your tasting, enjoy a complimentary main course from the bar menu.
Where you’ll be staying
Chamber King Room
EDINBURGH
Explore a City of Contrasts
Meet your private guide at your hotel and depart on foot for a half-day walking tour through Scotland’s hilly capital, Edinburgh, founded over 1,200 years ago. You'll also explore New Town, co-listed with the Old Town as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which features the famous Princes Street with its ornate 200-foot-high Scott Monument, along with historic Georgian and neo-classical architecture. Stroll the renowned Royal Mile in Old Town, book-ended by the 12th-century Edinburgh Castle at one end, and the 16th-century Holyrood Palace at the other, residence of the British monarch in Scotland. Spot the prominent St Giles’ Cathedral, a religious focal point for nearly 900 years. Pass the National Museum of Scotland and learn of the city’s hidden subterranean passages running below street level. Visit the iconic Edinburgh Castle, perched on Castle Rock with an imposing stance upon the historic old town below. Stroll the courtyard and learn about the historic royal residence from the outside before leaving your guide while you visit the inside of the castle, where you can see the lavish interiors, and even the Crown Jewels.
Located in The Balmoral Hotel, Palm Court is an Edinburgh institution that’s as glittering as its glass dome and Venetian chandelier. Palm Court is the place to sample award-winning Afternoon Tea and a wide selection of loose leaf teas, coffee and pastries. Sip a fine herbal tea and try to spot the Calton Hill follies hidden on the wallpaper as a harpist provides the perfect accompaniment. Your meal includes tea, a selection of sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and preserves, and pastries.
Where you’ll be staying
Chamber King Room
EDINBURGH
Fairytale Castles and Royal Realms
Meet your private driver-guide and set out on a full day tour to celebrate some of the pillars of Scotland - castles and lochs! Traveling through Stirlingshire, you'll be regaled with history and lore of the famous warrior William Wallace, dramatized in the film Braveheart. Arriving to the city of Stirling, you'll have an opportunity to see the towering Wallace Monument, overlooking the city below. While here, enjoy a visit of the remarkable 12th century Stirling Castle, with an imposing view of its own, perched atop Castle Hill. A former Scottish royal residence, it has survived at least 8 different sieges over its period of use. Heading out along the Duke's Pass in the afternoon, you'll have spectacular views to the peaks of the Trossach Mountains, passing some of the country's most stunning lochs, including the famous Loch Lomond where you can take a stroll along the shores of the largest body of fresh water in the UK.
Where you’ll be staying
Chamber King Room
EDINBURGH TO DUBLIN
The Journey Continues…
Meet your private driver and vehicle for an airport transfer.
A flight is required to take you to your next destination, and is currently not included on your itinerary. Please contact your Destination Expert if you would like us to book the flight for you.
For your added comfort, a private assistant will be waiting for you outside of airport customs, holding a sign with your name on it. They will direct you to your awaiting private transfer, and accompany you to your hotel for check-in. They will also provide a brief overview of the city on the way to the hotel, assist with check-in, and go through the welcome pack with you.
A Welcome Package will be provided and will include any relevant documents or tickets required for your trip.
Enjoy admission to the Guinness Storehouse, granting you access for a self-guided tour exploring Ireland's number one visitor attraction, providing an unforgettable welcome and a magical journey deep into the heart of the world famous Guinness brand and beer company. This historical building is central to the heritage of both Dublin and Ireland, and has been continually updated to create a blend of fascinating industrial tradition with a contemporary edge. The seven floors of the Storehouse bring to life the rich heritage of Guinness, telling the story from its origins at St James's Gate in Dublin to its growth as a global brand, known all around the world. Included with your admission is a free Guinness at the end of your self-guided tour.
Where you’ll be staying
Standard Room
DUBLIN
Along Cobblestone Streets
Meet your private guide at your hotel and set out on foot for a half-day walking tour of Dublin, exploring the highlights of the lively Irish capital. Stroll through the landscaped grounds of St Stephen’s Green, a public park dating back to 1664, followed by a walk through Merrion Square, with its impressive red brick Georgian townhouses. Stroll past the historic Dublin Castle, former seat of the English, along with the Lords and Kings of Ireland, now used for all State ceremonial events. Pass by Christchurch, built by the Anglo-Norman’s in 1172 to replace an earlier Church built by the Vikings in 1038. No visit to Dublin would be complete without a visit to St Patrick’s Cathedral, a highlight of your tour. Built in 1192, it is one of Ireland’s largest cathedrals, made famous by its former dean Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver’s Travels. Check out the old cobbled lanes and hip establishments of Temple Bar, Dublin’s cultural quarter, and visit Trinity College where you’ll be able to see the 8th century Book of Kells, perhaps the world’s most beautifully illustrated book and gaze upon the 200,000 books of the long room. Conclude your tour back at your hotel.
Where you’ll be staying
Standard Room
DUBLIN
Winding the Wind-Swept Shorelines
Set out on a half-day discovery of the suburbs of Dublin. Head out across the northern part of the city, passing the famous Abbey Theater en route to the renowned Malahide Castle, one of the oldest castles in Ireland. Famously the home of the powerful Talbot family for nearly 800 years, make a visit and tour the impressive estate, soaking up history dating back as far as 1175. The Castle, which is set in magnificent gardens, has some of the finest Irish period furniture, and contains famous portraits from the National Art Gallery. Continue on to the seaside village of Malahide, prideful in its reputation as the gourmet capital of the East Coast, then trace the coastline to the fishing village of Howth on the peninsula of the same name, offering magnificent views of Dublin Bay from Howth Head perched at the end of the peninsula. Return to Dublin along the coast, via north city villages whose lore and legend are recounted by your guide. Conclude with a return transfer to your hotel or enjoy the remainder of your day with your driver at your disposal, if you’d prefer to stay in Malahide village for lunch or linger to shop before transferring back to your hotel.
Where you’ll be staying
Standard Room
DUBLIN
Bon Voyage
Meet your private driver and vehicle for an airport transfer.
LONDON
The Rubens at the Palace
Nestled beside Buckingham Palace, Rubens at The Palace combines timeless British elegance with modern luxury. This five-star hotel features regal accommodations, exceptional dining at The English Grill, and creative cocktails at The New York Bar. Guests can enjoy the signature Afternoon Tea in the Palace Lounge overlooking the Royal Mews or unwind with bespoke treatments at the boutique spa. Thoughtful amenities, including a 24-hour concierge, a fitness suite, ensure a seamless stay. With its prime location near London’s iconic landmarks, Rubens at The Palace offers a sophisticated retreat in the heart of the city.
EDINBURGH
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Situated in the historic India Buildings, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is reimagining the Old Town, marrying its iconic Victorian architecture with distinctive, contemporary design. Inside the hotel, you’ll experience a world that revolves around you – from a collection of 222 signature guest rooms to numerous drinking, dining and entertainment options that you’ll never want to leave. Discover a contemporary menu at the Commons Club Restaurant or indulge in creative cocktails at the hotel's chic bar. When you do venture out, you’ll find Edinburgh’s top attractions in walking distance - Edinburgh Castle is a mere 4 minute walk away while photogenic Victoria street is right outside your doorstep.
DUBLIN
Chancery Hotel
The Chancery Hotel blends contemporary elegance with Dublin’s historic charm, offering a sophisticated stay in the heart of the city. This LEED Gold-certified property features 150 thoughtfully designed rooms with sustainable materials, herringbone hardwood floors, Irish-made King Koil mattresses, and smart amenities for ultimate comfort. Dining celebrates Italian influences with fresh, high-quality ingredients in a refined yet welcoming setting, while the state-of-the-art Wellness Hub provides a tranquil retreat with advanced fitness equipment and spa treatments. A seamless fusion of modern luxury and local heritage, The Chancery offers an inviting escape in Dublin’s vibrant city center.
Made to Order
- Choose from a range of places to stay, from impeccable five-star hotels to equally outstanding boutique ones.
- Tailor your trip to include a wide variety of activities, from the must-see's to the lesser-known, local experiences, and even the exclusive ones you may not know about.
- With no fixed dates or set schedules, you can explore on your terms.
- Whether you're celebrating one of life's big moments or looking to fulfill a personal journey, we always work with you to ensure we're creating a trip-of-a-lifetime.
What's included
- A fully customized itinerary based on your interests and schedule
- 24/7 in-destination support from our local office
- Regional flights between stops in your itinerary (unless otherwise indicated)
- All accommodation stays, tours and transfers for scheduled activities are covered, unless otherwise listed in the itinerary
- A private driver for tours and transfers (in some countries our local private guides also act as your driver - your Destination Expert will discuss with you if applicable)
- Local private guides or shared tours that take you through your itinerary highlights and experiences, your final itinerary will confirm the type of tour
- A greeting at the airport or at your accommodation from one of our representatives – your expert will confirm your meet and greet location with you
- Breakfast each morning at your hotel, plus any meals indicated in the itinerary
- One suitcase and one carry-on per person for trip transfers
What's not included
- Your international airfare – please do let your expert know if you'd like to receive pricing from our Air Team
- Travel insurance, which we offer and can be purchased after you've booked your tour
- Visas (unless noted)
- Tips for services and experiences
- Lunches, dinners and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), unless specified in the itinerary
- Excess baggage charges, and where applicable, baggage not included in your fare
- Personal charges such as laundry, phone calls, SIM cards or room service
- Early check-in or late check-out from hotels (unless otherwise specified)
- Additional sightseeing, activities and experiences outside of your itinerary
- Optional enhancements like room or flight upgrades, or local camera or video fees
- Passport fees, immunization costs, and local departure taxes (when applicable)
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