Britain & Ireland

Walk through Europe’s largest enclosed urban park and see Ireland’s Presidential residence, visit Ireland’s cultural heart where its language, music, and dance traditions are alive and well, and discover the beauty of the Emerald coast.

With its tranquil rolling hills of the Irish countryside, chaotic London streets buzzing with activity, and the curious Stonehenge shrouded in mystery, this tour allows students to experience the historically rich and culturally diverse British Isles.

As the name suggests, the best of England awaits. See all the sites of London, from the Thames to Trafalgar Square. There’s Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abby and St. Paul’s Cathedral. And that’s all in your first three days. Liverpool, Yorkshire and Manchester complete this English extravaganza.

Travel the Ring of Kerry, a scenic coastal route that offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Emerald Isle, visit the birthplace of true genius at William Shakespeare’s childhood home, and stop by a local “chippie” for an authentic fish ‘n’ chips meal.

Explore busy London streets while retracing the steps of the infamous Jack the Ripper, then escape to the patchwork meadows of the English countryside to visit a prestigious university, explore a medieval castle, and investigate a mysterious monument.

Experience the posh, trendy, and bohemian sides of this great capital which offer everything from chic cafés and boutiques to street performers and open-air markets. Explore the rich history of this modern city at royal sights including Buckingham Palace.

Step into one of the grand Romanesque or Victorian theaters in London’s famed “theatreland” to see a modern-day play and travel back in time to learn what it takes to put on a Shakespearean play in the open-air Elizabethan Globe Theater.

Listen to Big Ben chime next to the London Eye before jetting to Dublin, Ireland’s vibrant cultural heart. Fly on to Edinburgh and see Scotland’s picturesque capital with its rugged landscape, imposing castles, and medieval cathedrals.

Tour a vibrant and Muggle-filled London before stepping into Harry’s magical world at Lacock Abbey, Christ Church College in Oxford, and Alnwick Castle in Edinburgh where many broomstick-flying and magic wand-waving scenes were filmed.

Tour London’s royal sights before heading to York, birthplace of the infamous Guy Fawkes and home to one of Europe’s largest and most impressive Gothic cathedrals, then travel through the countryside to picturesque Scottish capital of Edinburgh.

Discover Scotland’s contemporary cultural center in Glasgow with trendy boutiques and cafés nestled between Venetian-style buildings and travel through the rugged highlands to Edinburgh and St. Andrews, once the religious capital of Scotland.

In the heart of the Scottish countryside discover an outdoor lover’s paradise. Explore Stirling Castle, Scotland’s largest and most important, and see Edinburgh Castle located at the very heart of the city before flying to London to take in the royal sights.

Visit the metropolitan centers of Scotland and Ireland, travel through the Scottish highlands dotted with peaceful glens, tranquil lochs, and quant country towns, and discover the famous Giant’s Causeway along the breathtaking Antrim Coast.