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Highlights
Visit the town of Shakespeare's birth
View York Minster and stroll along the Shambles
View the remains of the Roman wall
View the Jedburgh Abbey ruins
Sightseeing with your Local Guide includes Princes Street, the Royal Mile and views of the Castle
View the 18th green on St. Andrews Old Course
Visit the famous battlefield
Visit the capital of the Scottish Highlands
View the most famous loch of them all
See Glencoe, also known as the 'Glen of Weeping'
View Glasgow Cathedral and George Square on your orientation tour
Visit this town, popular with eloping couples since 1754
Visit this picturesque region
View the timbered buildings known as the 'Rows'
With your Local Guide, see St. Patrick's Cathedral, Christchurch Cathedral, the Georgian Squares and Trinity College
View the Cistercian Abbey
Visit the Belleek Pottery Centre
View the 15th-century castle
See Galway Cathedral
View the cliffs and visit the Atlantic Edge exhibition
Enjoy the beautiful scenery
Kiss the Blarney Stone during your visit of Blarney Castle
Visit the Waterford Crystal Showroom
See the University of Wales, Principality Stadium, City Hall, the National Museum, and view Cardiff Castle
Visit the Georgian spa town
View the Royal Castle
York: Your Travel Director will show you the York Minster, the city walls and the medieval Shambles during your orientation of the city.
Edinburgh: Explore the city with your Local Specialist as you travel along Princes Street to see the Scott Memorial, the neoclassical Adam facades of New Town and the official Scottish residence of the King, Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Inverness: Visit the site of the final Jacobite Rising, where Bonnie Prince Charlie’s forces were defeated in 1746. Walk the battlefield and learn how this short but brutal conflict changed the course of Scottish history.
Glencoe: Drive through Glencoe, a Highland valley known for steep mountains, open moorland and clan history. Your Travel Director shares context on the area’s past as you follow the road through one of Scotland’s best-known landscapes, with views that show the scale and character of the Highlands.
Glasgow: See the grand public buildings of Glasgow, including George Square.
Gretna Green: Visit the famous spot where runaway lovers were married.
Chester: See the Jubilee Clock, the cathedral, the city walls and the famous black-and-white Rows.
Dublin: A Local Specialist will show you Dublin's elegant Georgian squares, O'Connell Street and the Custom House.
Belleek: See traditional craftsmen at work at the Belleek Pottery Visitor Centre, one of the oldest working potteries in the world.
Enjoy a panoramic drive through County Donegal, watching its green countryside and rugged landscapes unfold beyond the window.
Galway: Explore the historic heart of Galway. See landmarks such as the Spanish Arch and the cathedral, or perhaps admire the distinctive Claddagh rings.
Blarney: It is said that those who kiss the Blarney Stone are bestowed with the power to persuade, flatter and coax. But to do so, you must dangle from the ramparts! Visit Blarney Castle and see the famous Stone of Eloquence.
Waterford: Learn how crystal is crafted at the House of Waterford Crystal during a workshop tour.
Cardiff: Learn more about Wales' capital and cultural hub, Cardiff, as you enjoy an orientation of this vibrant city with your Travel Director.
Cross the Irish Sea by ferry, watching Ireland recede as the coastline of South Wales comes into view.
View the 18th green on St. Andrews Old Course
Visit the famous battlefield
Visit the capital of the Scottish Highlands
View the most famous loch of them all
See Glencoe, also known as the 'Glen of Weeping'
View Glasgow Cathedral and George Square on your orientation tour
Visit this town, popular with eloping couples since 1754
Visit this picturesque region
View the timbered buildings known as the 'Rows'
With your Local Guide, see St. Patrick's Cathedral, Christchurch Cathedral, the Georgian Squares and Trinity College
View the Cistercian Abbey
Visit the Belleek Pottery Centre
View the 15th-century castle
See Galway Cathedral
View the cliffs and visit the Atlantic Edge exhibition
Enjoy the beautiful scenery
Kiss the Blarney Stone during your visit of Blarney Castle
Visit the Waterford Crystal Showroom
See the University of Wales, Principality Stadium, City Hall, the National Museum, and view Cardiff Castle
Visit the Georgian spa town
View the Royal Castle
York: Your Travel Director will show you the York Minster, the city walls and the medieval Shambles during your orientation of the city.
Edinburgh: Explore the city with your Local Specialist as you travel along Princes Street to see the Scott Memorial, the neoclassical Adam facades of New Town and the official Scottish residence of the King, Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Inverness: Visit the site of the final Jacobite Rising, where Bonnie Prince Charlie’s forces were defeated in 1746. Walk the battlefield and learn how this short but brutal conflict changed the course of Scottish history.
Glencoe: Drive through Glencoe, a Highland valley known for steep mountains, open moorland and clan history. Your Travel Director shares context on the area’s past as you follow the road through one of Scotland’s best-known landscapes, with views that show the scale and character of the Highlands.
Glasgow: See the grand public buildings of Glasgow, including George Square.
Gretna Green: Visit the famous spot where runaway lovers were married.
Chester: See the Jubilee Clock, the cathedral, the city walls and the famous black-and-white Rows.
Dublin: A Local Specialist will show you Dublin's elegant Georgian squares, O'Connell Street and the Custom House.
Belleek: See traditional craftsmen at work at the Belleek Pottery Visitor Centre, one of the oldest working potteries in the world.
Enjoy a panoramic drive through County Donegal, watching its green countryside and rugged landscapes unfold beyond the window.
Galway: Explore the historic heart of Galway. See landmarks such as the Spanish Arch and the cathedral, or perhaps admire the distinctive Claddagh rings.
Blarney: It is said that those who kiss the Blarney Stone are bestowed with the power to persuade, flatter and coax. But to do so, you must dangle from the ramparts! Visit Blarney Castle and see the famous Stone of Eloquence.
Waterford: Learn how crystal is crafted at the House of Waterford Crystal during a workshop tour.
Cardiff: Learn more about Wales' capital and cultural hub, Cardiff, as you enjoy an orientation of this vibrant city with your Travel Director.
Cross the Irish Sea by ferry, watching Ireland recede as the coastline of South Wales comes into view.
Customer Reviews
4.5
based on 10 reviews
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19 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
48 peopleMaximum group size
5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
What's Included
Accommodation
The services of a Costsaver Local Host if you stay at Costsaver's recommended London hotelCherrypicked hotels, all tried and trustedOn occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.
Meals
Many meals and daily breakfasts included
Transport
Luxury airconditioned coach with WiFi in most countries
Guide
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
Others
City orientation toursAudio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiencesExtensive variety of Choice Experiences
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Itinerary
Unravel the rich tapestry of the British Isles on the "Britain and Ireland Explorer," a 16-day city sightseeing journey beginning and ending in London. Traverse Scotland’s highlands, Ireland’s green heartlands, and the dramatic coastlines of Wales and England. This easy-paced group tour is ideal for families and experienced travelers eager to connect with history—from Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon to the mythical Cliffs of Moher. Enjoy guided visits to legendary castles, ancient ruins, and storybook villages, all with comfortable accommodations and inclusive meals. The unique selling point? The immersive storytelling that brings the Viking, Roman, and Norman legacies to life as you cross some of the UK’s most iconic landscapes.
day 1Arrive London
Discover what's 'great' about Great Britain as you kick-start your lengthy love affair with Britain and Ireland in London. After checking in, spend your leisure time exploring the city your way. You could shop up a storm on Oxford Street, board the London Eye for panoramic views of the city or stroll along the Thames soaking up all its pomp and pageantry in preparation for a memorable trip.
Location Visited
London
Accommodation
Hampton by Hilton Park Royal
day 2London Free Day
day 3London Stratford-upon-Avon York Leeds
day 4Leeds Edinburgh
day 5Edinburgh Sightseeing and Free Time
day 6Edinburgh St. Andrews Scottish Highlands
day 7Scottish Highlands Excursion
day 8Scottish Highlands Glasgow
day 9Glasgow Gretna Green Lake District Runcorn
day 10Runcorn Chester Dublin
day 11Dublin Sightseeing and Free Time
day 12Dublin - Boyle - Co. Donegal
day 13County Donegal Excursion
day 14County Donegal Galway Cliffs of Moher Shannon
As the name says its Costsaver, I’m nor looking for 5*, the hotels met my expectations & were comfortable except for 1 - Craiglynne. I was put in an old part of the hotel which was very questionable. A cupboard which opened to show all the pipes from peoples bathrooms coming through, dodgy toilet, rusty things in the shower, shower that didn't drain, bed that you could feel every spring through it hence no sleep for 2 nights. Very dodgy place with a manager that looked unhappy every second.
Otherwise all hotels were great, friendly service & decent rooms, great bus drivers (3 in total), clean & comfy coach.
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4.0 | Very Good
Long rides.
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
fast paced sampling of many different cities and 4 countries.
Evening cultural entertainment was excellent. Really enjoyed experiencing the different cities, countries, culture and history.
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
3.0 | Average
The website informations are not enough to make decisions. Since we’re spending a lot of money for the whole trip, hotels should be listed from the beginning so we can make the right decision.
Hotels and breakfasts were for the most parts disappointing.
All daily activities plan should be discussed the day before, so we can be ready what to expect. We should be informed ahead of time how long the trip takes so on..
Group picture should be memorable, but we took a picture close to the castle in front of trees not the castle?
Optional experience should be the must see things, but too many unnecessary optional, in my opinion it’s a waste of $ and time.
Also going to the crystal factory is pointless. No one buy that I don’t get it.. crushing on the Shannon river, noting exciting why this is the optional experience? Also slice of Cardiff hopping from restaurant to restaurant. I have traveled with costsavers few times, but this one makes me think for the future. I hope the optional experience will be a better one In the future, so others don’t have to feel this way.
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
We picked this particular tour as it visited the majority of places that we wished to see in the UK and Ireland. It didn't include Stonehenge so we made sure to arrive in the UK earlier and book this separately. Amazing experience!!
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