Simple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Comfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
Upscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.
This was a fun trip, but it was very fast-paced. It gave a great overview of all that the UK and Ireland have to offer, but there wasn’t enough time to see very much of it in depth. It’s perfect for helping you pick out the places you want to see again in more detail. It involves a fair amount of riding around on the coach, but the route is consistently planned with carefully spaced “comfort” breaks. Some of the stops in small towns were given too much time, when there wasn’t much to do or see, and some of the stops could have been longer, when there was a lot to see or do. Our Tour Director was excellent, and so was our driver. Most of the hotels were very nice, with a few that were just OK. The included group dinners weren’t very exciting, but they were reasonable and tasty.
London, Lake District, Liverpool, Dublin, Belfast, County Donegal, Galway, Killarney, Waterford, Plymouth, York, Edinburgh, Scottish Highlands, Isle Of Skye, Glasgow
Discover the highlights of Northern Ireland and the Republic on this 9-day group tour from Dublin. Explore Belfast, Giant's Causeway and Derry in Northern Ireland. Crossing the border, you will take in County Donegal, visit scenic Achill Island, Connemara National Park and the picturesque coastal city of Galway. Take the ferry across the Shannon Estuary, admire the towering Cliffs of Moher and the beautiful Dingle Peninsula. Visit historic Barney Castle, the birthplace of Irish nationalist Daniel O'Connell and vibrant Kilkenny before returning to the Irish capital.
Take in the best of South West Ireland in five action-packed days, departing from Dublin! Enjoy a glass of Irish whiskey at a traditional distillery and explore the cosy pubs and seafront views of Galway. Marvel at the dramatic Cliffs of Moher on the Wild Atlantic Way, discover the Dingle Peninsula and the ancient forts of Slea Head. See Ireland's highest mountain, the cascading Torc Waterfall and impressive Blarney Castle, finishing back in the Irish capital.
The entire trip was wonderful. I’m unable to single out just one city or experience because I enjoyed it all equally. I signed up for every optional experience and was not disappointed. I loved the ruins and the history from both our tour director and the specialists brought on in various areas.
Hi there, I thought another day in Scotland would have been better. Maybe gone to Glasgow and then combined the last 2 days in the UK together. The last 2 days were a wee bit of a disappointment compared to the first part of the trip. Our TD was wonderful she is so knowledgeable and really knows her stuff.
These are full days packed with lots of information, the bus and all the people in it become family. You don’t have to be fit but there is a lot of walking. They help to get you into places where you’d otherwise have to queue up for hours. Amazing scenery
It was excellent and we saw heaps.
Would like to have had time to see Shakespeare’s grave in church before we went to museum as church was closed by the time we got back to hotel.
An extra night in Liverpool
Dive right into history, culture and spectacular scenery on this immersive England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland trip. Step in the shoes of Highland warriors, 12th-century monks and welcoming, Irish locals.
Great trip
Great travel director
Great bus driver
Good variety of activities included and optional
Hotels good
Included meals good
Seat rotation on bus very helpful and fair
Travel Director was incredibly knowledgeable about a
Wide range of subjects relating to Ireland
She was able to quickly arrange alternative
Sites to visit when weather interfered with scheduled activities for example trip to Aran Islands was cancelled because of weather
didn’t overwhelm us with too much
Information at once, Instead she would give us some and tell us she would return to subject the next day and she would!!
I was victim of a pickpocket in Dublin, first day of trip and lost everything including passport
accompanied me to police station. Made police report. Helped me cancel credit cards. Get passport photos and offered a lot of emotional support
My travel partner and I are very grateful
Bus driver was wonderful too as were other tour participants
We were able to continue with the tour without difficulty
Pace of trip was a little hurried for us
We like to read plaques
I think Insight and travel industry should work with Dublin police to stop petty crime
Pickpocket thief is apparently well known to law enforcement
Posted warnings about pickpockets in high risk areas might help
The trauma, inconvenience and expense of this event have been significant.
As I write this I am in Seattle awaiting a regular passport….a six hour process and a 5 hour drive from my home in Portland.
It was a great experience. I would’ve never seen any of the sites on my own that we saw on the bus if we go again, I know the sites I want to spend more time.
Embark on an enchanting journey through the Emerald Isle with our all-encompassing tour that spans both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Kicking off in the vibrant city of Dublin, our adventure takes you to the captivating Northern City of Belfast, where iconic landmarks like the Hill of Tara, City Hall, Titanic Belfast, and Hillsborough Castle await exploration as the official Royal Palace for Northern Ireland.From the cultural richness of Belfast, this tour ventures towards the awe-inspiring UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Giant’s Causeway, and the picturesque landscapes of Donegal. Delve into the artistic charm of Galway before the tour sweeps through Southern Ireland, unveiling the country's pristine and untouched countryside. Traverse the scenic wonders of County Kerry, the otherworldly Burren region, and the untamed beauty of Killarney National Park. As the tour circles back to Dublin for its grand finale, guests will also savour the Midleton Distillery Experience, discover the craftsmanship at the House of Waterford in the city’s Viking Triangle, and step aboard the Dunbrody Famine Ship – a full-scale replica of the original vessel constructed in 1845. Your tour of Ireland will come to an end with a scenic trip back to Dublin and you will head home filled with fascinating memories that will last you a lifetime!