Home to the Royal Family for 900 years, Windsor Castle is the largest and oldest occupied Castle in the world. Its proud, strong walls dominate the delightful town that has grown around the castle over the years. Generations of Kings and Queens have conducted their business here and enjoyed its grounds. Get a sense of British history breathing through the walls of the Castle, first founded by William the Conqueror. You will see the lavish State Apartments containing priceless furniture, and St George's Chapel, home to the 14th Century Order of the Royal Garter.

Continue to Salisbury Cathedral the spire is the tallest in England, 404 feet (123 meters). Controversial in its time for its vaulting grandeur, the Cathedral stands tall and proud, its pale luminous stone set off against the lush greenery surrounding it. Once you step inside you will be awed by the Cathedral's graceful, elegant proportions.

In the Chapter House you can see one of only 4 surviving copies of the document that came to be known as the Magna Carta, which codified some of the basic principles of the English legal system. Look upon this 790 year old document and you are looking the past in the face. Sealed under duress by King John in 1215, the Magna Carta in these surroundings is truly a piece of history brought to life.

Going even further back into the mists of time you arrive at Stonehenge, a collection of stones dragged 5,000 years ago to this lonely windy plain near Salisbury. Who built it? Why? These questions have haunted the minds of centuries of scholars, but what is known is that Stonehenge must have had some astronomical function.

Set in a landscape dotted with prehistoric mounds and carvings, Stonehenge continues to enthrall the imagination and captivate the heart of every visitor. You will have the opportunity to walk around these magical stones, built so many centuries ago, and to explore the theories of how this extraordinary monument came t Click here for more information and Booking Details

With great views from the top of the bus, strategically placed stops and an interesting commentary, this truly is the best way to see the sights of Kilkenny.

You can hop on and off as many times as you like aboard this open-top double-decker bus. There are 13 stops and the entire route takes approximately 45 minutes. Tickets are valid for 24 hours from first use.

This medieval City is characterized by winding streets and ancient buildings - you'll love the tour of Kilkenny, where you'll see its fine 12th Century castle and St Canice's Cathedral named after the town's founder. Known nowadays as the creative heart of Ireland, Kilkenny is where ancient history and contemporary culture meet - book now and see it for yourself!

Start with a short visit of Doune Castle and refreshments in Callander or Kilmahog. Cross into the Highlands and travel by Loch Luibnaig, Loch Earn, the pass of Glen Ogle and Glen Dochart. Turn west at Tyndrum through Glen Lochy to Dalmally.

Under the shadow of Ben Cruachan, stop at the Glenorchy Lodge Hotel for lunch (not included). Continue a short distance to Scotland's longest loch - Loch Awe. Here you can capture on camera the spectacular ruins of Kilchurn Castle, a stronghold of the Clan Campbell.

Continue to Inveraray, an 18th century whitewashed village on the shores of Loch Fyne. Here you can visit Inveraray Castle, the home of the Duke of Argyll, chief of the Clan Campbell. The castle is neo-Gothic and Scots baronial style, set in it's own grounds with views over the Loch. There are many attractions here to visit such as the 19th century jail, the museum ship, and the Bell Tower.

Depart Inveraray after an hour, and travel south along Loch Fyne. This sea loch is renowned for fine seafood and you will see oyster beds, salmon and trout farms along the way. Drive over the Rest and be Thankful, named by the soldiers who built the original road in the 18th century. As you look down this pass, you will see it was aptly named! Travel around Loch Long, with it's history of Viking raiders and wind your way down to Loch Lomond, stopping at Luss, set on the "bonny, bonny banks". Luss is a conservation village with traditional estate workers cottages lining the road. You can stroll down to the Loch for fantastic views to Ben Lomond. Head back to Edinburgh stopping for photos underneath Stirling Castle.