Celtic Lands

Days 1-2

Your group will take an overnight flight to London, where your Joshua Expeditions guide will meet you at the airport. After taking some time to freshen up at the hotel, you will head out to explore London. The afternoon will take you to Parliament Square, including the British Parliament building and Big Ben, as well as a guided tour up Downing Street to Trafalgar Square. You will also have a chance to visit the National Art Gallery before heading off for dinner in Leicester Square. Your day will conclude with devotions at the hotel.

Day 3

This morning your group will tour Westminster Abbey, then take a stroll through the park and observe the magnificent changing of the guards at Buckingham Palace. Your afternoon will include a tour boat ride on the Thames River and viewings of St. Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Shakespeare's Globe Theater and the whole of London's skyline. Your final night in London will conclude with devotions and discussion time.

Day 4

After an early morning departure from London, the group will head west across the English countryside to visit the mysterious monoliths of Stonehenge. You will enjoy some free time in this ancient setting before heading toward Stratford-upon-Avon, where you can opt to visit Shakespeare's birthplace as well as his burial place. You might enjoy a stroll along the Avon River or take some time to browse through the many shops along the cobblestone streets before the group heads north toward Scotland. After a quick visit to Oxford University, your group will stop for the night near Manchester.

Day 5

Today's travel will take your group through the breathtaking Lake District of Northern England on the way to Edinburgh. You will have a chance to visit the quaint towns of Windermere and Grasmere before arriving in Edinburgh in the evening. The day will conclude with devotions.

Day 6

Your day will begin with a visit to Edinburgh Castle, home of Scotland's crown jewels. You will stroll down the historic Royal Mile and have plenty of time for shopping and sightseeing. You could stop at the church where John Knox is buried, see the site that inspired Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, view Holyrood Palace and even sample traditional Scottish food. If you are up to the challenge, you might also join a hiking tour to the top of Arthur's Seat for an incredible view of Scotland. If hiking is not your preference, you could choose to visit the Scottish Art Gallery and take some additional time to explore Edinburgh. This full day will conclude with devotions at the hotel.

Day 7

Bright and early this morning your group will set out toward the town of Stranraer, passing first through Glasgow, one of the hippest and trendiest cities in Scotland. While in the city, you will visit the Glasgow Cathedral and George Square before departing on the ferry across the Irish Sea. Your evening will conclude with devotions at the hotel in Belfast.

Day 8

Before heading toward Dublin, your group will take time to visit St. Anne's Cathedral and, as time allows, maybe enjoy a stroll through Belfast's Victorian streets, including Old Town, Titanic Trail, Blackstaff and the City Centre. The remainder of the day will be spent in travel to arrive in Dublin for the night.

Day 9

Your tour of Dublin will include St. Patrick's Cathedral and Trinity College, where the Book of Kells is on display. You will also have some time for shopping before your final evening of dinner and devotions.

Day 10

This unforgettable journey of Celtic lands will conclude with your departure from Dublin on a flight toward home.