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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
Hotel: Royal National Hotel (3 nights - 29 Jul to 1 Aug)
Location perks:
- 3 min walk > Russell Square Station
- 10 min walk > Euston Station
From Heathrow:
- Take Piccadilly Line > Russell Square
- Approx 60 mins
- No transfer needed
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
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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Stonehenge, United Kingdom
Stonehenge's history spans millennia, beginning over 5,000 years ago as an earthwork enclosure around 3100 BC, evolving into the iconic stone circle (sarsens and bluestones) by 2500 BC, and serving as a prehistoric temple aligned with the sun, a crematorium, and a major ritual site, built in stages by Neolithic and Bronze Age people for unknown but significant communal or spiritual purposes
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Bath, United Kingdom
Hotel: checking into the royal hotel, Danvers St, Bath, BA1 1JP, United Kingdom
Daina- Booked on booking.commonly 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
First stop on our leg from Birmingham to Manchester is LIVERPOOL.
First leg takes 1hr and 58mins
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
Check into our hotel in York
2 nights here
Ibis styles York centre
77 The Mount, The real heart of York, York, YO24 1BN, United Kingdom
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
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
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The Helix, United Kingdom
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Inverness, United Kingdom
Checking into our Inverness accomodation at - loch earn this is a shared accommodation for all 4 of us $357 shared between us all.
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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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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Talisker Distillery, United Kingdom
Optional stop as we are doing a lot of other distillery’s
Talisker Distillery, founded in 1830 in Carbost on the Isle of Skye, is Scotland's oldest distillery on the island, known for its peppery, maritime single malt Scotch whisky, a flavor influenced by its coastal location and unique copper stills with worm tubs, producing classic expressions like the 10-year-old. Owned by Diageo, it offers tours and tastings, showcasing its history, fiery spirit, and commitment to ocean preservation, with a famous visitor center
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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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Portree, United Kingdom
Day 1 we will check in first then go see the old man of storr
Checking into our shared accommodation Armadale castle accommodation $1108 shared between us all
Let’s hit the road for an afternoon drive to see a few spots and then watch the sunset at the most western point
Afternoon driving trip
We should pack snacks for sunset maby some wine
Stops in order
From accommodation drive is 1hr 9mins to the
• fairy pools hike take 20-30mins to hike
Drive 15mins and we will be at
•talisker distillery
16 mins to
•talisker bay beach
47mins drive to reach
• dunvegan castle along the way
Dinner options before sunset
•the dunvegan pub looks cool only 3 mins from the castle
It takes 32mins to get to the neist from here so we must leave pub or castle at 7:30pm
Off we go to watch the sunset at
• neist point for sunset at 9pm at night arrive at 8pm the latest for a car park
Day 2
We will sight see the east side of the island and to visit the main town called Portree.
Starting in Portree
Remember to look out for highland coos near quiraing or fairy glen
Which takes 1hr
Breakfast at mackenzies bakery
Or the birch.
I recommend us grabbing some snacks for our busy day
First stop -
Old man storr which is 14mins away from portree for a 1.5hour round trip hike.
23mins to drive
Second stop - Quiraing 2-3 hours hike
Lunch time - near the quiraing there is a food truck called the teapot normally near quiraing parking lot.
Hungry gull
Columba 1400
26mins to drive
Third stop - the fairy glen only 30min walk
39mins
Fourth stop - kilt rock & melt falls viewpoint
Then back to our accommodation maby grab something easy along the way at portree
On our way back to our hotel/lodge for a good nights sleep ready for our treck to see the Harry Potter train then off to Glasgow
We have to catch the barge over from armadale to mallaig only takes 30mins and costs $40
We will catch the 9am barge and be over to the mainland at 9:30am. Then it only takes 36mins to get to the viaduct viewpoint to see the Harry Potter train generally at 10:45 but arrive early to get a good spot
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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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Dunvegan Castle, United Kingdom
Dunvegan Castle, the ancestral home of Clan MacLeod on the Isle of Skye, is Scotland's oldest continuously inhabited castle, serving the clan for over 800 years since its 13th-century origins as a Norse fortress, evolving through centuries with additions like the Fairy Tower and mock-medieval Victorian remodelling, all while housing legendary artifacts like the Fairy Flag.
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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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Mallaig, United Kingdom
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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.
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.
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Glasgow, United Kingdom
After we have see the train are off to Glasgow! Drive time is 2hr 55mins
We are staying for two nights
Check in at ibis Hotel $280 for a night
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:
•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
On route to Dublin. 1hr and 58mins
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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.
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.
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Torr Head, United Kingdom
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Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge, United Kingdom
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Dunseverick Falls, United Kingdom
Near the turnoff to Dunseverick Harbour from Causeway Road, a narrow river overcomes the last few meters free falling down to the sea. This is certainly not a spectacle but a highlight worth seeing of this rugged coastal section.
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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 bright and early and on our way to Belfast taking the causeway coastal route (causeway coast) and stopping all along the way at all the beautiful stops
Take the A2 along the coast
First stop Dunluce Castle - 56mins
Dunluce Castle is a dramatic, ruined medieval castle on the coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland, famous for its picturesque location on a basalt outcrop and its turbulent history with feuding clans like the McQuillans and MacDonnells. Key features include its precarious cliff-edge setting, accessible by a bridge, and the legend of its kitchens falling into the sea, making it a popular, evocative tourist attraction with archaeological finds and stunning views.
Location: Perched dramatically on the rugged Antrim Coast, near the Giant's Causeway.
Second stop 13mins
Giant's Causeway:
The Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland is a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring around 40,000 interlocking basalt columns formed by ancient volcanic activity 50-60 million years ago, creating unique hexagonal stone steps leading into the sea, inspiring legends of giants while showcasing Earth's geological history.
Lunch at “the nook” 6mins from giants causeway
Third stop - 20mins
Next stop is Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge: which we can get tickets at the visitor centre. This bridge links the tiny island of Carrickarede to the mainland and was built originally to serve fishermen, though now it’s primarily a tourist destination.
Or if we don’t want to walk to the bridge we can walk along the coastline near the carpark which has amazing views.
Fourth stop- 29mins
Stopping off at torr head This is a hill at the coast which is the closest point to Scotland, 13 miles away. There’s an abandoned 19th-century lookout at the top which was used to track ships. Beautiful scenes
Then into Belfast we go
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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 inhome!
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
Chill arvo
Wake up and treck to derry London/derry
Travel time is - 3hr 38mins
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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
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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
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Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom
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Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Brisbane, Australia