10-Day England and Ireland Tour Packages

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• 10 Days in Ireland & Northern Ireland, incl. Dublin and Galway

  The 10-day circuit showcases Dublin's Trinity College, Blarney Castle, Ring of Kerry, and Giant's Causeway. Rail travel from London and 3*/4* hotels with Irish breakfasts included.

  

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  • Day 1

    London to Dublin

    Take the 09:02 train from London Euston to Holyhead (3h40m), then board Irish Ferries' Ulysses for a 3h15m crossing. Consider bringing motion sickness tablets and spend some time on the promenade deck where you might spot dolphins. You'll reach Dublin around 17:25.

    
  • Days 2-3

    Dublin Exploration

    Spend two days exploring central Dublin using your 48-hour Hop-On-Hop-Off bus pass. Visit Trinity College, Guinness Storehouse, and St. Patrick's Cathedral. A recent visitor advised: "Bring a shawl for early morning bus tours - Dublin can be quite chilly even in summer."

    
  • Day 4

    Cork, Blarney & Cobh Heritage

    Leave Dublin Heuston Station at 07:00 for a scenic countryside journey. Get to Blarney Castle before 10:00 to avoid the crowds at the famous stone. Visit the Queenstown Story in Cobh's restored Victorian railway station to learn about Irish emigration. End your day in Killarney.

    
  • Day 5

    Ring of Kerry

    Spend the day exploring the Ring of Kerry's coastal and mountain scenery. Stop at Kerry Bog Village Museum to see what rural life was like in the 18th century. Make photo stops at Sneem village and Ladies View. For the best coastal views, try to sit on the right side of the bus.

    
  • Day 6

    Cliffs of Moher & The Burren

    Start with a transfer to Limerick and visit medieval Bunratty Castle. Stop for lunch at O'Connor's Pub in Doolin before seeing the Cliffs of Moher. A recent visitor noted: "The coastal drive through the Burren afterwards was incredible - our guide explained all the unique limestone formations and rare flora."

    
  • Days 7-8

    Galway & Aran Islands

    Stay in Galway for two nights. Take a trip to Inis Mór and visit the ancient Dún Aonghasa fort, where you'll have 75 minutes to explore. On your second day, visit Connemara National Park and Kylemore Abbey. Get to Kylemore early to photograph the castle without crowds.

    
  • Day 9

    Giants Causeway & Northern Ireland

    Take the early train from Dublin to Belfast (2h15m), then follow the Antrim Coast to Giant's Causeway. Stop to photograph Dunluce Castle ruins. On clear days, you can see Scotland across the water. You'll return to Dublin by 22:15 (20:15 Nov-Feb).

  • Day 10

    Dublin to London Return

    Take the 08:05 ferry from Dublin Port to Holyhead, then connect to your London-bound train. Book a left-side window seat for Welsh coastal views. You'll arrive at London Euston around 16:38, though Sunday times may vary.

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• Britain and Ireland Highlights (London Overnights)

  This 10-day trip takes you through England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Ireland, and Wales, hitting 16 destinations like London, Edinburgh, Dublin, and Cardiff. You'll see 9 UNESCO sites including Bath's Roman Baths and Stonehenge's ancient stone circle, plus check out Edinburgh Castle and the Guinness Storehouse.

  

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  • London England

    82 mi

  • Stratford-upon-Avon England

    125 mi

  • York England

    18 mi

  • Harrogate England

    92 mi

  • Gretna Green Scotland

    75 mi

  • Glasgow Scotland

    41 mi

  • Edinburgh Scotland

    143 mi
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  • Belfast Northern Ireland

    87 mi

  • Dublin Ireland

    29 mi

  • Kildare Ireland

    37 mi

  • Kilkenny Ireland

    28 mi

  • Waterford Ireland

    176 mi

  • Cardiff Wales

    36 mi

  • Bath England

    26 mi

  • Stonehenge England

    76 mi

  • London England

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• From Dublin to London

  This robust 9-day adventure covers 13 key destinations across England and Ireland. Take in Dublin's Georgian squares, Kerry's coastal views, Cardiff Castle, and London's iconic sites, while enjoying comfortable accommodations and expert guides.

  

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  • Dublin Ireland

    115 mi

  • Galway Ireland

    8 mi

  • Burren Ireland

    19 mi

  • Cliffs of Moher Ireland

    29 mi

  • Shannon Ireland

    10 mi

  • Adare Ireland

    61 mi

  • Ring of Kerry Ireland

    19 mi
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  • Killarney Ireland

    40 mi

  • Blarney Ireland

    41 mi

  • Dungarvan Ireland

    20 mi

  • Tramore Ireland

    176 mi

  • Cardiff Wales

    36 mi

  • Bath England

    26 mi

  • Stonehenge England

    76 mi

  • London England

    20 mi

  • Windsor England

    20 mi

  • London England

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