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Brisbane, Australia
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Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom
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London, United Kingdom
Airport Hotel: Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T4 by IHG (1 night - 28 Jul)
From T3 follow signs for Trains / Heathrow Express / Elizabeth Line
Take train to T4 (5 mins) - Free
From Heathrow:
- Take Piccadilly Line > Russell Square
- Approx. 60 mins
- No transfer needed
Hotel: Royal National Hotel (3 nights - 29 Jul to 1 Aug)
Location perks:
- 3 min walk > Russell Square Station
- 10 min walk > Euston Station
Day 1: London Sightseeing
Plan: Hop-on Hop-off Bus / Public transport
10:30am - Borough Markets (before it gets too busy)
Late Morning / Early Afternoon - Hop-on Hop-off bus
Key stops / must see:
- Big Ben
- Westminster Abbey
- Buckingham Palace
- Tower of London
- Tower Bridge
- Harrods
- Sky Garden
- Lunch at the porcupine for English fish aand chips and is a pub so there is other Things
- Go to borough markets food market
- Lamb tavern area looks so
Pretty
Late Afternoon - Leadenhall Market (The Leaky Cauldron)
Dinner / Drinks:
Go to Shoreditch
- Ballie Ballerson - Jake wants to show Daina where he worked at Ballie Ballerson
Day 2: Harry Potter Day
- Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - 10:00am
Getting There: (leave hotel approx. 8am)
1. Walk to Euston Station (10 mins)
2. Train > Watford Junction (20 mins)
3. Shuttle Bus > Harry Potter Studio (15 mins)
*on the way back - Platform 9 3/4 - 1 stop from Euston or short walk
Evening - The Shard for sunset drinks
Day 3: Car Pickup + Road Trip to Bath
Getting There: (leave hotel approx. 9am)
1. Walk to Euston Station (10 mins)
2. Train > Watford Junction (20 mins)
3. Train > Watford High Street Station (5 mins)
Pick Up Car - Europcar Watford - 10:00am
Groceries Stop!
- Tesco / ASDA / M and S (Marks and Spencer) / Morrison's
Buy:
- Cool bag
- Water
- Snacks
- Tesco Meal Deals £4.25 (Main, Snack + Drink)
Stop 1: Windsor Castle
*no need to book tickets unless wanting to go inside - we can just wander the castle grounds and take photos from the Long Walk
Stop 2: Stonehenge
*no need to go to visitor centre, we can see from the road
Arrive in Bath!
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Watford, United Kingdom
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Windsor, United Kingdom
We will be stopping at Windsor castle on our way to Bath!
Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, a historic royal residence near London, used by the British monarch for official duties like State Visits and Investitures, and open to the public for tours to see its State Apartments, St. George's Chapel, and royal collections. Founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, it's been home to 40 monarchs and remains a working palace, blending medieval, Gothic, and Georgian architecture, including significant rebuilds after a 1992 fire.
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Castle Combe, United Kingdom
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Bath, United Kingdom
Hotel: checking into the royal hotel, Danvers St, Bath, BA1 1JP, United Kingdom
Daina- Booked on booking.com comes out of our joint spendings account on the 29th July
(1 night - 1 Aug to 2 Aug)
Checking into bath - the black fox it’s 1 star but looks really clean but really good reviews.
(Looks like this hotel is minimum 2 night stay!)
bath we’re going back in time. Time to explore this historical town. Visit the Royal Crescent, Roman Baths, the Jane Austen museum or maybe do a canal cruise!
We could do a walk through the Roman baths address is Abbey Church Yard, Bath BA1 1LZ England.
The Roman Baths has the hottest geothermal spring in the UK and is an award-winning museum and ancient monument with a designated on-site collection, located in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath.
We could take a drive up to the bath skyline to see the city of bath address is Bathwick Hill, Bath BA2 6EN England
Food in bath
If we go see the baths this pub is only 100m from it 38 Westgate Street, Bath BA1 1EL England.
Cafe called Boston tea party 8 Alfred Street, Bath BA1 2QU England.
Sleep one night in the quirky city and we hit tone road to Stratford upon Avon
Stopping at Oxford along the way which is 1hr and 30mins
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Oxford, United Kingdom
Oxford is a historic English city famous for the prestigious University of Oxford, known as the "city of dreaming spires," blending ancient architecture with modern innovation in arts, science, and tech, serving as a major educational and cultural hub near London with landmarks like the Radcliffe Camera and the world's oldest Botanic Garden. It's a hub for learning, the English language (home to OUP), and famous filming locations, attracting scholars, artists, and tourists alike.
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Silverstone Circuit, United Kingdom
Silverstone Circuit is a motor racing circuit in England, near the Northamptonshire villages of Silverstone and Whittlebury. It is the home of the British Grand Prix, which it first hosted as the 1948 British Grand Prix
Last entry is 3pm
Open 10am to 5pm
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Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
Booked - Hotel: Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon (1 night - 2 Aug to 3 Aug)
Wake up and hit the road to Oxford trip takes 1.5 hours.
Oxford is our first stop along the way to Birmingham
Oxford - with its world-famous museums, libraries, churches and of course, University. We can do a Harry Potter walking tour around the university
Even float up the river on a Punt.
Lunch locations
•100% pasta
100-101 Gloucester Green, Oxford OX1 2DF England
•Jude the obscure
54 Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6AE England
•Dishroom permit room Oxford
New Inn Hall St North Bailey House, Oxford OX1 2RP England
Hawthorne fish bar
Next stop Stratford-upon-Avon which takes 1 hr.
We’ll make a quick stop in this charming little town, also known as Shakespeare’s birthplace.
Stop into Henley street park the car and have a gander around this cute street.
Then we’re back on the road and heading to Birmingham for the night.
Visit Shakespeares house Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6QW England.
On route to Birmingham.
Trip takes 46mins.
Check into our hotel in Birmingham
Hampton by Hilton breaky included $175 night.
200 Broad Street, The Westside, Birmingham, B15 1SU, United Kingdom
Daina breakfast place saved on Insta
If it doesn’t work we cdd as n try Liverpool one
Freshen up and head out to dinner chill dinner tonight.
Good nights rest tonight before our trip north
Wake up breaky included and hit the road to
LIVERPOOL AND MANCHESTER
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Liverpool, United Kingdom
LIVERPOOL.
Drive takes 1hr and 58mins
Hotel booked Atlantic tower hotel Liverpool by
Sunday
Chapel Street, Liverpool, L3 9RE, United Kingdom
Daina Random note:
Liverpools song is beetles another one bites the dust
Liverpool is beetles stomping ground
Things to do in Liverpool
Quirky quarter activity
Liverpool one shopping centre
Walk down Mathew street for the real Liverpool feel pubs pints the lot live music Cabern club is the beetles club
Lunch ideas
Pumphouse is a British pub only rated 4 star but looks cool
On our way to Manchester!
This leg will only take 58mins
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Manchester, United Kingdom
Check into our hotel in Manchester
Abel Hollywood boutique hotel for 174 a night.
No parking at the hotel we have to park nearby in a paid carpark.
34 Turner Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester, Manchester City Centre, Manchester, M4 1DZ, United Kingdom
Things to do
Adult size Pac-Man ABSOLUTELY
Manchester afternoon walking tour on TripAdvisor rated really good.
Junk yard golf yard putt putt get your guide
Beer bike tour get your guide
Alcotraz immersive cockatail experience - they are closed Monday nights! :(
Food on Manchester
Vincenzo trattoria
34 St. Ann Street, Manchester M2 7LE England
Federal cafe and bar
9 Nicholas Croft Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1EY England
Doms Italiana
374 Deansgate, Manchester M3 4LY England
Teppanyaki china town
In china town
58-60 George Street Chinatown, Manchester M1 4HF England
Blue eyes panda
Chinese
3 Jersey Street Corner of Jersey Street and Henry street, Manchester M4 6JA England
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York, United Kingdom
Hotel: Ibis Styles York Centre (2 nights - 4 Aug to 6 Aug)
Address: 77 The Mount, The real heart of York, York, YO24 1BN, United Kingdom
Check In: 3pm
Breakfast: Not Included
Check Out: 12pm
Parking: Please note that we have very limited car parking spaces which are operated on a first come first served basis and there is a charge of £15 per 24 hours.
Alternative parking arrangements when our car park is full:
-Behind Everyman Cinema - £10.50 for 24 hours. (The Crescent, YO24 1AW)
-Nunnery Lane car park. £25.00 for 24hours. (Nunnery Lane YO231AA)
- NCP York Tanner Row- NCP APP will need to be downloaded. £27.00 for 24 hours. (Tanner Row, George Hudson Street, York, YO1 6JL)
- Priory street- Priory Street Car Park is a 10 bay pay and display car park (spaces cannot be pre-booked and this car park is externally managed) £12.00 for 24 hours. (15 Priory Street, York, YO1 6ET)
Activities Booked:
TBC - The Deathly Dark Tour of York
TBC - York Chocolate Story - Tour & Truffle Rolling
TBC - York Minster
Things To Do in York:
• Must walk down the street called the shambles it’s one of the famous diagonal alley streets. We may do it in a walking tour.
• the deathly dark tour of York TripAdvisor $29
•ghost bus tour TripAdvisor $41
•York witches and history walking tour trip advisor $34 each
• yorks chocolate story go to the shop or do a chocolate making class
• get a butter beer from the potions cauldron
Places to Eat:
• Batanga Mexican
• Wheldrakes cafe and desert
• Little Italy restaurant and deli for some fresh sandwiches
• Casa Brazilian rodizio steakhouse
Wake up for some breaky then off to Carlisle via the Lake District natural park.
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Lake District National Park, United Kingdom
Lunch in Windermere and then we can drive around the lake then off to Carlisle.
Lunch spots-
Drive l Lake District national park which is 22mins drive
The Orrest Head walk is a popular, relatively easy hike near Windermere in the Lake District, offering stunning panoramic views over Windermere and the surrounding fells, famously known as Alfred Wainwright's first Lakeland fell climb. The walk starts from Windermere town or station, taking about 30 minutes for a quick ascent or up to an hour for a longer circular route through woodlands like Elleray Wood, with marked paths and benches along the way. It's ideal for families and beginners, accessible by public transport, and provides a rewarding introduction to the Lake District's scenery.
Duration: 30 mins to 1+ hour (depending on route).
Features: Woodland (Elleray Wood), wildlife, benches, a Gruffalo statue (seasonal), and informative plaques at the top.
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Carlisle, United Kingdom
Hotel: Crown & Mitre Hotel
Address:
Check In:
Check Out:
Parking:
One night here
On route to Carlisle we will be stopping of to Lake District national park.
Travel time from York to Lake District is 2.5/3 hours
Drive to Windermere/bowness
Things to do here
Self guided driving tour TripAdvisor $18
Lunch on the lake at broad walk bar and grill.
One finished we are on route to Carlisle driving time to the next stop is 1hr and 12 mins
We’ll end the day in quaint and charming Carlisle, England's northern-most town (right on the border of England & Scotland)!
Check into crown and metre hotel
4 English St, Carlisle, CA3 8HZ, United Kingdom
Things to do -
•visit Carlisle castle which is in the city centre
Info about the castle For 500 years, until the English and Scottish crowns were united in 1603, Carlisle Castle was the principal fortress of England’s north-western border with Scotland. A mighty stronghold in the frequent conflict between the two countries, and the base of the lord wardens attempting to control an unruly frontier, it has endured more sieges than any other castle in England.
Outlander Season 1, Episode 15 ("Wentworth Prison")
In real life, the castle has deep ties to the Jacobite history central to Outlander. It was seized by Bonnie Prince Charlie’s forces in 1745 before being retaken by the Duke of Cumberland, after which many Jacobite rebels were imprisoned and executed there.
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Places to eat -
•Beehive let’s grab a traditional English dinner
Warwick Road Warwick Road, Carlisle CA1 1LH England
• David’s restaurant
62 Warwick Road, Carlisle CA1 1DR England
• whytes bakery and kitchen
11/13 Carlyles Court Fisher Street, Carlisle CA3 8RY England
• crofton hall and coffee shop and eatery
Unit 4/5 The Old Stable Block, Crofton, Carlisle CA5 6QB England
*Day two Carlisle
We will get some breaky if not at the hotel we could go to the Coffs shop above ^^
And start our track to SCOTLAND via harridans wall travel distance is 38 mins
Instagram song to play whole entering Scotland
Tha mi sgith ‘n Fhogar seo ft. Griogair
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Hadrian's Wall, United Kingdom
Info on hardians wall-
Hadrian's Wall was a 73-mile-long defensive frontier built by the Romans across northern England from AD 122, marking the northwest edge of the Roman Empire and separating Roman Britain from "barbarian" tribes in modern-day Scotland, featuring forts, milecastles, and turrets for control and observation. Commissioned by Emperor Hadrian for border consolidation, it was a significant engineering feat, initially turf in the west, later stone, with a ditch, patrol roads, and garrisons, serving as a customs barrier and military statement for nearly 300 years.
Route to Hadrian’s wall
For the most iconic and dramatic views of Hadrian's Wall, focus on the central section in Northumberland, with Steel Rigg/Crag Lough, Housesteads Roman Fort, and Walltown Crags being top spots for stunning scenery where the wall snakes along the Whin Sill, offering both great walks and easy access for non-walkers.
Best to go early for a good car park
Address for this is -
Steel rig car park northunberland.
If this is full then park at the sill.
Wear your walking shoes as we will Trevi the wall for a bit.
Once we have walked the wall we are on route to Edinburgh! Travel time is 2hr 24mins
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Edinburgh Fringe
Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Edinburgh! BOOKED ACCOM ✅
Check into a bloody CASTLE
The castle is called Melville castle hotel
Check in is under Jenna’s name we booked the two bedroom suite to share
We are paying at property 1/2 each
staying for two nights
8 ks out of town and mins drive
Things to do -
Cockburn street in old town
Edinburgh alpine coaster
Scotch whisky tasting with lunch
Mist see elephant house cafe that is the birthplace of Harry Potter jk rolling wrote a lot
Of her books here
Get your guide had a cost handbag activity for $150
•••••••••••outlander locations ••••••••
Castle self driving day
Castle stop 1
- 13 mins from city centre
- Craigmillar Castle In Outlander, the castle plays host to Ardsmuir Prison after the Jacobite rising. Jamie, who is himself a senior Jacobite, is held there alongside others after he fought against the English. He later makes an escape.
Stop 2 -
32 mins to
-Midhope Castle (Lallybroch)
Atmospheric old tower house on the Hopetoun estate. Broch Tuarach or Lallybroch, home of Jamie Fraser
Stop 3 -
14 mins to
In Outlander, Blackness Castle serves as the formidable Fort William, a key British Army stronghold and prison where Jamie Fraser endures brutal punishment, including his famous flogging by Black Jack Randall, and where he and Claire are held captive.
we visit old town
Situated on the Edinburgh Royal Mile, both Bakehouse Close and Tweeddale Court (more on that next) can be found right in the middle of Old Town,this is Jamie’s print shop location
Go back to our castle and get ready for our outing for the military tattoo
• Book military tattoo for night time 100 pound each
Time of event -
Places to eat -
• the milkman cafe for coffee
•Makers gourmet mash bar
•the haggis box In old town super traditional
• Tani modi breakfast brunch
•Quinns cafe
•amber restaurant at the scotch whisky experience
• warerstones cafe view of Edinburgh castle soo pretty
••••••••••••Day two in Edinburgh•••••••••••••••
Walk around
Victoria street old town. Which is considered diagonal alley
And
•The Royal Mile is Edinburgh's historic spine, a series of cobbled streets in the Old Town connecting Edinburgh Castle at the top to the Palace of Holyroodhouse at the bottom, packed with Scottish history, shops, pubs, attractions
•Scotch and whisky tasting at lunch the taste of Scotland tour
Booked through there main website
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•Edinburgh castle: guided walking tour TripAdvisor $76 each
• underground vaults walking tour old town TripAdvisor $48
Places to eat:
Dinner at the
Pipers rest public house for live music a feed and traditional Scottish night
Or
Pub the World's End is a historic pub on Edinburgh's Royal Mile, famous for being built into the 16th-century Flodden Wall, marking where the old city ended, hence its name. It offers traditional Scottish food and drinks, cask ales, and whisky
The Witchery
The department of magic
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Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom
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Pitlochry, United Kingdom
Park at atholl road car park metre parking is right next to the tea room
Atholl street is the famous really pretty street we can stop here to grab some lunch on our way to Inverness.
Lunch spots along the street
Hetties tea room for sandwiches and scones and yummy sweets 4.6 rated
Ice cream at scotch corner really cool looking ice cream shop 4.6 rated
Or ahit meal at the aud smiddy inn or bakery’ called the bakery Pitlochry 4.9 star
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Inverness, United Kingdom
Jenna and Herod have to send Jake and Daina 1/2 of this accom which is $386
Money will come out of Daina and Jake joint spendings account on the 6th
Checking into our Inverness accomodation at - by the bridge by topping address Apartment 302, By the Bridge, Inverness, IV1 1HD, United Kingdom
Activity’s - cruise the Lochness on a 1hour boat cruise $45 each on trip advisor
Then we can enjoy lunch at the lochness clansman hotel nice views of the lake
Takes 20 min drug we put in gps Jacobite lochness cruise clansman harbour
Where to eat at Inverness
•Playback restaurant and bar
•Sushiness
•cheese and tomatin
I recommend us loading up on water and snacks and food because the isle of skyes is very secluded and there isn’t a lot around in terms of easy food grabs
Good nights rest to check out in the Morning to start our trek to isle of skyes two days of unwinding and connecting with nature.
Travel time from Inverness to isle of skyes is 2hr and 27mins
Stopping along the way at a castle at a viewpoint called Eileen donan upper viewpoint to view it
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Eilean Donan Castle, United Kingdom
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Sconser, United Kingdom
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Old Man of Storr, United Kingdom
We will go check in first at Portree have some dinner and go hike the old man or storr for sunset
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Sconser, United Kingdom
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Neist Point, United Kingdom
Neist Point Lighthouse, on the Isle of Skye's westernmost tip, is a famous, historic lighthouse first lit in 1909, designed by David A. Stevenson, offering dramatic cliffside views, great photography (especially sunset), wildlife spotting (seabirds, cetaceans), and a rewarding hike from a car park, though the path is steep and can be challenging in bad weather, with no facilities at the point.
• neist point for sunset at 9pm at night arrive at 8pm the latest for a car park
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Portree, United Kingdom
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Kilt Rock Viewpoint, United Kingdom
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Quiraing, United Kingdom
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Fairy Glen, United Kingdom
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Sconser, United Kingdom
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Fairy Pools, United Kingdom
The Fairy Pools on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, are a series of stunning, crystal-clear natural pools and waterfalls at the foot of the Black Cuillin mountains, famous for their vivid blue water, wild swimming, and enchanting scenery, accessible via a moderate 1.5-mile walk from a car park, but be prepared for cold water, muddy paths, and potentially large crowds, with waterproof gear and early arrival recommended
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Fort William, United Kingdom
Grab dinner and breakfast to cook in our beach pod then it’s a 16 min drive to our accom
Have a stroll through fort William Main Street is called fort William high street
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Glenfinnan Visitors Centre, United Kingdom
the Glenfinnan Viaduct in Scotland, famous for its role in Harry Potter, offering panoramic views of the viaduct, Loch Shiel, and the monument, accessible via short walks from the visitor center, with the main draw being the Jacobite Steam Train crossings, but beautiful even without.
Glenfinnan Visitor Centre: Start here; a short, easy climb from the car park leads to great viewpoints.
Viaduct Viewpoints: Multiple spots along the walking trails (like the Viaduct Trail) offer progressively better perspectives, with some taking you closer to the viaduct itself.
Lafter we see the train we could go see dumbledores grave 14 mins from the train.
located on the tiny island of Eilean na Moine in Loch Eilt, situated within the Scottish Highlands. This location was used in the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows films. It is situated near Glenfinnan, west of Fort William along the A830 road
The Jacobite Steam Train crosses the Glenfinnan Viaduct at roughly 10:45 AM (morning service) and around 3:00 PM to 3:15 PM (afternoon service), about 30 minutes after leaving Fort William, but times can vary, so always check the official West Coast Railways timetable for exact schedules, as it runs seasonally (April-October) and can have delays.
After we see the train we could go
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Glencoe, United Kingdom
Checking into onich hotel
Beach pods already paid!
Dinner plans is home cook meal on the deck.
We can grab food on our stop in for William then it’s only a 16min drive to our accom
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The Three Sisters, United Kingdom
The Three Sisters viewpoint in Glencoe, Scotland, does not have a formal street address, but it is located directly off the A82 road in the Scottish Highlands, near Ballachulish (postcode area PH49 4HX). The main viewpoint and parking area, Three Sisters Car Park, is on the A82, roughly 10 minutes' drive from Glencoe Village
The Three Sisters of Glencoe
The Three Sisters of Glencoe are iconic, steeply-sided mountain ridges forming part of the Bidean nam Bian massif in the Scottish Highlands. Located in Glencoe, these peaks—named Beinn Fhada, Gearr Aonach, and Aonach Dubh—are famous for their dramatic, steep-sided profiles and are a major, often photographed, landmark on the A82 road,
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Loch Achtriochtan, United Kingdom
There is a car park called achtriochtan viewpoint car park
Loch Achtriochtan is a small, scenic freshwater lochan located in the heart of Glencoe, Scotland, nestled along the A82 road and fed by the River Coe. Known for its stunning mountain views (including the Three Sisters), it is a popular, accessible stop for photography and sightseeing, often featuring a picturesque white cottage, Achnambeithach Cottage, on its shore
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Glencoe Lochan, United Kingdom
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Inverarnan, United Kingdom
Inverarnan is a small, historic hamlet in Stirling, Scotland, located at the northern tip of Loch Lomond along the A82 road and the River Falloch. It is a popular, scenic stop on the West Highland Way, famous for the 300-year-old Drovers Inn and Beinglas Farm Campsite.
Lunch stop will be at the drovers inn not rated very good but…
The Drovers Inn in Inverarnan, established in 1705, is renowned as one of Scotland’s most haunted hotels, famously offering a "haunted" experience near Loch Lomond. Famous for its eerie, 300-year-old atmosphere, guests frequently report sightings of a ghostly family in Room 2 and strange lights in Room 6, with many visitors calling it the Drovers inn the most haunted pub in the country.
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Glasgow, United Kingdom
We are staying for one night
Check in at holiday inn city ctr thearterland by ihg
Daina and Jake have paid already including breaky
Glasgow is Scotland's largest city, a vibrant cultural hub on the River Clyde known for its rich Victorian architecture, friendly people, diverse arts scene, world-class museums (many free), thriving music, and excellent shopping, serving as a gateway to the Scottish Highlands and islands. From its historical significance as a major trading and shipbuilding center to its modern focus on universities, finance, and creative industries, Glasgow offers a unique mix of history, innovation, and down-to-earth character.
Get involved with everything great about Glasgow. Live music on every corner, a gothic cathedral & plenty of quirky characters make this city unique.
Have walk down the shopping street called Buchanan street or go see the sculptures The Kelpies are massive, 30-meter-tall steel horse-head sculptures located in Helix Park, Falkirk, near Glasgow, representing Scotland's industrial heritage and mythology, inspired by Clydesdale horses and mythical water spirits.
Places to eat:
Shawarma King - best kebabs!
•Drouthys pub
• award winning cafe madras
•Türkiye efes restaurant
•chase inn Scottish pub feed
•brew dog Glasgow
Waking up to catch the ferry over.
The 7:30am sounds good.
Takes 2hr and 15mins
Touchdown on the island of Ireland
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Belfast, United Kingdom
ChatGPT notes:
Arrival: Ferry from Cairnryan (via Glasgow Citylink bus + ferry combo)
Check-in: TBC
Vibe: Easy arrival day – don’t overpack activities
Notes
Welcome to Belfast — a compact, friendly city with a strong sense of history and resilience. After a long travel day, this is intentionally a light evening.
Option for our first day in Ireland and it’s a Friday! The dirty onion looks good for a feed and drink and live music!
A Friday night in Belfast is best spent exploring the lively Cathedral Quarter ( really pretty street) for historic pubs (The Duke of York), and the dirty onion enjoying live traditional music at Kelly’s Cellars or The Points, or the sunflower public house or visiting the Titanic Distillers for a tour. Top options include checking out Queen’s SU Club Fridays, cocktail bars like The Tipsy Bird, or catching a show at the Grand Opera
Live Music & Pubs: Experience traditional Irish sessions at Kelly’s Cellars, Fibber Magee’s, or The Points. For a unique atmosphere, visit The Dirty Onion or The Duke of York in the Cathedral Quarter.
Option for our Friday night is a pub tour have a drink at every pub on the list the list is Belfast most rated pub for Irish music
All walking distance can do it backwards
Start at
Maddens 📍
Kelly’s cellars 📍 (dinner stop) best rates for food)
Whites tavern 📍
Dirty onion and yardbird📍
Duke of York 📍
Sunflower public house 📍
Things to Do
- Titanic Belfast (next morning)
Pre-book online. Allow ~2–3 hours.
- Wander the Titanic Quarter after the museum if energy allows.
Food
- Grab something quick and casual (sandwiches or pub food nearby).
Next Day:
Route: A2 Causeway Coastal Route
Drive Style: Scenic, slow, frequent stops (this is a highlight day)
Stops:
- Torr Head
Closest point in Ireland to Scotland (13 miles)
Short walk to the old lookout = epic views
Narrow road at the end — drive slowly
- Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
Optional bridge crossing
If skipping the bridge, the coastal walks near the car park are still stunning
- Dunseverick Falls
Quick stop
Small waterfall dropping straight into the sea
- Giant’s Causeway (UNESCO)
40,000 basalt columns
Walk down to the stones if weather permits
Visitor centre optional
- Lunch – The Nook
Casual, good timing after the Causeway
- Dunluce Castle
Dramatic cliff-top ruin
Short stop, big payoff for photos
Our notes:
Take bus from Glasgow to Cairnryan and then ferry to Belfast - can book 1 ticket with Glasgow Citylink which include bus ticket and ferry ticket. Timetable not available yet.
https://booking.citylink.co.uk/#/results
Approx. £146.80 for 4 people
Welcome to Belfast, a city rich in history, culture, and resilience.
Check-in:
– TBC
Evening:
Quiet night in after travel.
Next Morning – Titanic Experience
Visit the Titanic Museum (book online – approx. $50 AUD)
Explore the Titanic Quarter
Pick Up Car
Hertz - Toyota Yaris (approx. $900)
Lunch:
Grab food on the go (a sandwich from Hero is a good option)
Causeway Coast Drive → Derry (London/Derry)
After lunch, we hit the road and take the A2 Causeway Coastal Route, stopping at some of Northern Ireland’s most iconic sights.
Stops Along the Way
Dunluce Castle (56 mins)
A dramatic medieval ruin perched on a basalt cliff, famous for its turbulent clan history and stunning coastal views.
Giant’s Causeway (13 mins)
A UNESCO World Heritage Site with ~40,000 interlocking basalt columns formed by ancient volcanic activity.
Lunch:
– The Nook (6 mins from the Causeway)
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge (20 mins)
Originally built for fishermen, now a famous coastal attraction.
Optional: Skip the bridge walk and enjoy the coastal paths near the car park instead.
Torr Head (29 mins)
The closest point in Ireland to Scotland (13 miles away). Features an abandoned 19th-century lookout and epic views.
Derry – 1 Night
Check-in:
– Willow House Bed & Breakfast
Self-catering (bring food)
Shared accommodation
$400 total shared between everyone
Evening at leisure.n
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Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge, United Kingdom
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Giant's Causeway, United Kingdom
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Dunluce Castle, United Kingdom
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Derry, United Kingdom
ChatGPT notes:
Arrival: Late afternoon from Causeway Coast
Accommodation: Willow House B&B (self-catering)
Notes
Historic walled city with strong character and walkability.
Evening
Simple dinner at accommodation (grab supplies before arriving)
Optional walk along the city walls if daylight allows
Our notes:
Spending the night in derry checking into
Willow house bed and breakfast - it is self catering so we need to bring food with us.
This is a share accommodation with all of us for 1 might $400 shared between us all
Wake up have breaky then on our way to Galway
Stoping off for lunch on the way
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Donegal, Ireland
Lunch stop
Options
Proper street food
Restaurants
Quay west restaurant
Olde castle bar
The harbour restaurant bar
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Galway, Ireland
Galway is ed Sheerans home!
From the moment we arrive in Galway, you'll understand why 2 nights were needed here. Everything you've dreamed Ireland to be is tucked into this small, atmospheric city. Step into a local pub and down Irish stew over live music and chats with locals. Outside will be just as lively, with buskers & colourful buildings lining the streets.
What to do
see the vibrant Latin Quarter (Spanish Arch, Quay Street), stroll the scenic Salthill Promenade, explore history at the Galway City Museum, admire the Galway Cathedral, and soak up local life in Eyre Square and the Galway Market
Location of latin quarter: Centrally located, stretching from the Spanish Arch to Middle Street, encompassing Quay Street, High Street, and St. Nicholas' Church area.
Finish the day with a Galway food tour
TripAdvisor - $160
Day two:
We have two options
Option 1
Let’s wake up and go for a walk in Connemara national park gps address is Letterfrack, County Galway, Ireland
Optional 2
Galway to inisheer Aran islands boat tour TripAdvisor $148
Optional lunch
Rúibín Bar & Restaurant for a nice Ireland traditional sit down lunch
Daina’s client said this place is the best food in Ireland
Make sure we get a coookie after lunch at ruibin!
Chill arvo
Wake up and treck to derry London/derry
Travel time is - 3hr 38mins
Go to the main cafe for breaky in galway
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Cliffs of Moher, Ireland
The Cliffs of Moher are dramatic sea cliffs on Ireland's County Clare coast, stretching 14 km and reaching over 200m high, offering stunning views of the Atlantic, Aran Islands, and teeming birdlife, with attractions like O'Brien's Tower and a visitor center, forming part of a UNESCO Geopark and attracting visitors for their natural beauty, geology, folklore, and hiking
Make sure we go to Morans for fish and chips it’s super famous!
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Limerick, Ireland
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Dingle, Ireland
Checking into -
Food options the fish box rated 4.8star
Out of blue seafood 4.6
Sorry we must eat seafood here and
Wake up and drive the ring of Kerry veiw point all along the way
Ring of Kerry can take 3.5 - 6 hrs
The most popular starting point of the Ring of Kerry is the vibrant town of Killarney. Bustling and colourful, Killarney has a number of hotels, B&Bs, restaurants, pubs, shops and activities.
The best stops on the Ring of Kerry include the dramatic Kerry Cliffs, scenic Ladies View, historic Muckross House, and charming villages like Sneem and Portmagee. For the best experience, take the Skellig Ring detour for breathtaking views. Essential stops also include Torc Waterfall, Derrynane Beach, and the Gap of Dunloe.
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Top Must-See Stops
Killarney National Park: Features Torc Waterfall, Muckross House & Gardens, and the 15th-century Ross Castle.
Ladies View: A famous, panoramic viewpoint of the lakes of Killarney.
Moll's Gap: A mountain pass offering stunning views of the MacGillycuddy's Reeks.
Sneem: A colorful village known for its unique, bright architecture.
Kerry Cliffs (Portmagee): Stunning, high cliffs that rival the Cliffs of Moher.
Derrynane Beach: A beautiful white-sand beach and Blue Flag location.
Skellig Ring Detour: A stunning, narrower detour from the main route, passing the Skellig Chocolate Factory.
Valentia Island: Accessible by bridge, offering dramatic coastal scenery
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Killarney, Ireland
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Blarney, Ireland
Blarney Castle, near Cork, Ireland, is a famous medieval stronghold, renowned for the legendary Blarney Stone in its battlements, which supposedly grants the kisser the gift of eloquence (the "gift of the gab"). Built by the MacCarthy dynasty, the current structure dates to 1446 and sits within extensive gardens and parkland with other attractions like Druid's Cave and Witch's Kitchen, drawing millions to kiss the stone and explore the grounds
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Cork, Ireland
Hello Cork
Checking into - premier inn
Welcome cork ! Let’s sample some of Ireland's famous whiskey at the Jameson's Distillery in Midleton.
Get your guide have tickets for the distillery for $54 per person.
Chill Arvo for us all.
Food options
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Midleton, Ireland
The Midleton Distillery Experience in County Cork, Ireland, offers various tours and tastings at the home of Jameson, Redbreast, and other Irish whiskeys, featuring history, large stills, a micro-distillery, and maturation warehouses with options from standard tours to premium experiences, plus shops, cafes, and bars with pre-booking recommended. It's a historic site with revamped facilities, a focus on heritage, and provides a chance to see a live distillery, with tours typically lasting around 75 minutes and offering insights into Irish whiskey craftsmanship
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Kilkenny, Ireland
Lunch stop on the way to Dublin
Kilkenny is a historic medieval city in Southeast Ireland, known as the "Marble City" for its black marble, famous for its well-preserved Norman architecture like Kilkenny Castle and St. Canice's Cathedral, vibrant arts scene, annual festivals (Comedy, Arts, Roots), and being a hub for hurling and traditional crafts, offering a compact, walkable experience rich in culture, history, and creativity
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Dublin, Ireland
Arrive in Dublin
So much more than the capital city, Dublin is a place of heritage, character, and more cute pubs.
check in at - Hampton by Hilton Dublin City Centre
Chill for the arvo refresh then we will spend the afternoon/night out at temple bar.
Temple Bar is Dublin's famous, lively cultural quarter known for its cobblestone streets, iconic red pub, traditional music, buzzing pubs, restaurants, and cultural venues like the Irish Film Institute and Photo Museum Ireland.
Whelans Pub is the pub in ps I love you and it’s located in Dublin
Have to try a spice bag for a feed in Dublin a meal on the go it’s very Irish
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Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom
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