Tour guide was fantastic and knowledgeable on everything from the history of where we were, to places to eat, to myths, legends and local stories. The driver was phenomenal and I have motion sickness which was never an issue with him behind the wheel. Would recommend to anyone who like me, wants a trip where they can just truly relax and enjoy knowing everything will go smoothly.
On this unique journey through the most ancient and remarkable cities in England. Explore London, the famous capital remains one of the world's most cosmopolitan cities, and diversity infuses daily life, food, music, and fashion. Visit the city’s landmarks such as the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and Big Ben. Continue to Durham, en route stop in Cambridge known for the world’s most famous universities. Then head to York, one of the oldest cities in England. Continue your journey by crossing into Scotland. Discover Scotland’s Capital city, Edinburgh, where you will enjoy a guided tour of the historical city. Admire the Edinburgh Castle. Travel through the highland, stop in the Victorian mountain resort of Pitlochry and admire its Scottish Baronial architecture. Continue your journey to spend the night in the Highland capital of Inverness and prepare for a day of glorious Scottish scenery on your drive along the shores of Loch Ness. We proceed to Glasgow and explore the eclectic streets of Glasgow. We then head to Dublin via Belfast. We explore the iconic sights of Dublin. We continue through centuries of Irish history and to some of the most stunning natural highlights that the island of Ireland has to offer. In the north, experience the imposing Rock of Cashel, the dramatic Cliffs of Moher, drive the tourist trail of The Ring Of Kerry. This trip will give you the chance to explore the true hidden gems of the old west Clare, the Kingdom of Kerry, and the medieval city of Kilkenny. We will continue to Stratford, the hometown of Shakespeare finally arriving in London where your tour ends.
Jam packed trip seeing the best sights of the UK and Ireland. The trip is fast paced and not a lot of time to immerse in each town but enough to see the sights and move on. Would recommend this trip for anyone wanting to see the highlights of the UK and Ireland with the knowledge of a trip manager to point out history and recommendations for activities food etc. Over the 18 days, I had so much fun which can be attributed to the enthusiasm of the trip manager and driver to make the trip enjoyable for us travellers.
Discover two of the most beautiful countries in Northern Europe with this self-drive tour of Ireland and Scotland! Your journey will begin in Dublin, the capital city of Ireland, known for its museums, churches, and galleries. From there you will drive to Connemara, famous for its beautiful lakes and mountainous scenery, and visit Galway, one of the most breathtaking cities in Ireland. Explore the Ring of Kerry, unraveling the beauty of mother nature as you come across powerful panoramic views, and drive around the Dingle Peninsula before you explore Limerick, a magnificent medieval city oozing with history. From there you will board a flight to Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, and drive to Stirling, to see one of the most beautiful castles in the country. Discover Loch Lomond, the largest lake in Great Britain, and drive to Oban, a holiday resort town with delicious seafood. See the Isle of Skye, the largest and most beautiful of the Hebridean Islands. See if you can spot Nessie at Loch Ness Lake and travel to Perth. Finally, you will travel to Fife, a captivating coastline brimming with fishing villages, and make your way back to Edinburgh, where your 16-day self-drive tour of Ireland and Scotland will come to an end on a magnificent note!
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Independent TourTypically a private tour undertaken by one or two travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
8-99 yrs
Operated in
English
Destinations
Edinburgh, Dublin, Isle Of Skye
Edinburgh, Dublin, Isle Of Skye, Inverness, Perth, Galway, County Kerry, Ring Of Kerry, Limerick, Stirling, Oban
Greetings
First of all, me and my husband wish to thank our travel agency here in the United States. Delia, from OK Travel is amazing Very efficient, prepared all the documents we needed for every trips we had; confirmed all accommodations before our trip. We’ve always gone to her for all our travel needs. Keep up the fantastic job
It was tough in the beginning as different passengers are only concerned about their individual needs and questions. Some of them had not been on time boarding and returning to the bus. English groups were mixed in with groups speaking different languages Spanish, Puertoricans, Portuguese Frances and it’s really hard to understand the details of the daily schedule. Most of the time the English translation is shortened due to the other passengers’ many questions. So by the time it gets to us, we’re already arriving to the destinations. But after few days, eventually we were separated and had our own transportation bus with English tour guides. Thank goodness as it was exhausting dealing with those needy passengers. Seriously Felt bad for the tour guides. Although I could honestly say that all our tour guides were very pleasant, accommodating, and made sure our group is clear with instructions. My husband and myself really appreciated all the tour guides we had namely Beatriz, Jessica, Cian, and Ayla. They were all wonderful, kind-hearted, hardworking, and really cared for all the passengers. They made sure all details about the daily schedule including transfers and connecting trips. Double checked on accommodations, airport transfer, etc., for each individual passengers.
I was injured on my second day during this trip. They all made sure I was comfortable and checked if I needed anything. Beatrice even offered to take me to the doctor or hospital. I really admired all of your tour guides.
On the last day of our tour in London, we were mixed in again with another multi-languages group. The bus came from another hotel picked up our group at our hotel in the morning. But they could not drop us off in the evening back to our hotel. Franck, our tour guide, was kind enough to call an Uber for us free of charge.
BTW, would also like to mention the drivers of our airport transfers arrival and departure were both punctual and pleasant. Both of them arrived earlier than our scheduled time. Thank you for contracting with dependable transport.
Overall, this tour was really nice and would recommend it. I just wished the Windsor Palace inside tour was included in the package. Didn’t have enough time to tour inside.
Thank you everyone for making this tour possible and for all your hard work.
Olivia Anonas
ABOUT THIS TRIP
Unravel the secrets of Great Britain and the Emerald Isle as you head on a fascinating 10-day tour of Ireland and England. Your journey will begin in Dublin, the capital city of Ireland, known for its lively atmosphere, historic university, and beautiful parks. Discover the beauty of Trinity College before you travel to Powerscourt, seeing the magnificent gardens dating to the 18th century. From there you will visit Kilkenny, strolling around the lovely town, and see the Rock of Cashel. Explore Cork, Ireland’s second-largest city, and visit Kinsale, a scenic seaside town. Travel to Killarney, where you will see the beautiful lake. Discover Adare, a small village with picturesque traditional thatched roof cottages, and take the opportunity to visit the castle in Limerick. Explore Bunratty, a wonderful park that will take you back in time, and see the Cliffs of Moher, perhaps the most famous landmark in Ireland. Arrive in Galway before you explore the powerful picturesque village of Cong. See the ruins of the Royal Abbey and make your way back to Dublin, and transfer into England with a trip to Liverpool! Next, you will explore Stratford, where your tour of Ireland will come to an end! You will head home with fascinating memories that will last you a lifetime. Shakespeare’s hometown, and visit Oxford, a town that is synonymous with study and culture. Finally, you will make your way over to London, the capital city of England, where your tour of Ireland and Great Britain will come to an end!
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.
Explore the stunning country of Ireland on this 8-day self-drive tour. Beginning in Dublin, guests will spend the first two nights at the Clontarf Castle hotel, parts of which date back to the year 1172 offering the perfect blend of a boutique and luxury hotel. After experiencing the vibrant city of Dublin, you will then drive west through the stunning countryside to County Galway, for two nights in the charming Abbeyglen Castle Hotel, nestled in the romantic setting of the Twelve Bens with beautiful views overlooking Clifden Bay. Enjoy exploring the beautiful Connemara region, before heading south through County Clare “the land of castles” to County Kerry. The following two nights will be spent at Ballyseede Castle, with a history dating back to the 1590’s, from here you can explore the Dingle Peninsula and perhaps take a trip to the unspoilt Blasket Islands. Heading back east you will spend your final night in a 13th century castle in the heart of the horse-breeding county of Kildare.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Independent TourTypically a private tour undertaken by one or two travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Luxury Hotel
Age Range
8-99 yrs
Operated in
English
Destinations
Dublin, Galway, County Kerry, Ki
Dublin, Galway, County Kerry, Kildare, Connemara, Dingle Peninsula
The "Discover the United Kingdom and Ireland" city sightseeing tour is perfect for mature travelers looking to explore both England and Ireland in comfort. This 11-day journey begins in Dublin and concludes in London, with stops in Cork and other vibrant destinations. The easy physical activity level ensures everyone can enjoy the experience, while group accommodations, transport, and meals are all provided. Its unique selling point lies in the effortless combination of two distinct cultures in a single, well-paced package.