3-Week England, Ireland and Scotland Tour Packages
Have you ever thought about kissing the Blarney Stone in Ireland? Head to Edinburgh Castle for amazing views, Loch Ness to look for Nessie, and back to England and Stonehenge to try to figure out how the huge stones got there. You should see the medieval stained glass windows at York Minster, the Titanic museum in Belfast where the ship was built, and Temple Bar in Dublin, where music spills out onto the streets. The Cliffs of Moher drop straight down to crashing waves. All of this shows how different but connected these countries are.
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21 Days in UK & Ireland, incl. London and Edinburgh
An immersive 21-day tour weaves through England, Scotland, and Ireland. Edinburgh Castle, York Minster, and Dublin's Temple Bar await. Accommodations span 8 cities with rail and ferry transport, plus detailed travel packs for approx. $110 per day.
- Days 1-3
London
Begin in London and visit Buckingham Palace early - before 9:30 AM to avoid crowds. You'll get better palace views from Green Park than the main gates. Visit the Tower of London around 2 PM when it's less busy. Get an Oyster card for public transport - it's cheaper than buying individual tickets and works on all buses and trains.
- Days 4-5
York
Take a 4-hour train to York. Walk the city walls in early morning or late afternoon to avoid crowds. Visit The Shambles right after breakfast, before the 11 AM rush. Pick evening ghost tours over night ones - they're less crowded and you can hear everything clearly.
- Days 6-8
Edinburgh
The 2.5-hour train ride offers beautiful coastal views from the right side. Start your Royal Mile walk from the castle and work downhill. Arthur's Seat takes about 2 hours to complete. Wear sturdy shoes since the paths get slippery when wet. A recent visitor shared: "The 'easier' path from Dunsapie Loch is actually less steep but takes longer than the direct route from Holyrood."
- Days 9-10
Glasgow
Just an hour from Edinburgh by train. The subway is simple - locals nickname it "the clockwork orange" for its circular route. Visit Kelvingrove Museum early as it closes at 5 PM. The Necropolis has great city views but steep paths - wear comfortable shoes.
- Days 11-12
Belfast
Take the 6-hour ferry crossing. Buy Titanic Belfast tickets online to save money and skip lines. Book Black Cab political tours ahead - they offer unique insights into local history. Plan around St. George's Market's Friday-Sunday schedule.
- Days 13-14
Galway
Travel 6.5 hours from Belfast via Dublin. The Latin Quarter gets lively with music after 8 PM. Walk Salthill Promenade (one hour each way) and kick the wall at the end like locals do. Pack a rain jacket for unexpected showers.
- Days 15-17
Dublin
Take the 2.5-hour morning train from Galway. Visit the Book of Kells early to avoid long lines. Skip expensive Temple Bar and try Camden Street's traditional pubs instead. The free Botanic Gardens stay peaceful even in peak season.
- Days 18-19
Liverpool
It's 6.5 hours by ferry and train. Visit The Beatles Story at 9 AM opening to avoid crowds. Explore Albert Dock in the evening when it's quieter. Choose Liverpool Cathedral's tower over Radio City Tower for better views at lower cost.
- Days 20-21
London
Return to London on a 2.5-hour train. Consider the Heathrow Express from Paddington for airport transfers - it costs more than the tube but saves time during rush hour or with heavy luggage.
UK & Ireland: Panoramas & Pubs
A remarkable 17-day tour of England, Ireland, and Scotland showcases Edinburgh Castle, Trinity College Dublin, and Giant's Causeway. Centrally located hotels like St Giles London and The Harcourt Dublin provide comfort. Package includes guided tours, 16 breakfasts, and authentic cultural experiences.
Stories and Legends: United Kingdom, Scotland, and Ireland with London
This 20-day trip covers 34 destinations from Edinburgh Castle and Loch Ness to the Cliffs of Moher and Stonehenge across England, Scotland, Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Wales. You'll get admission to Urquhart Castle, take a Jaunting Car ride through Killarney National Park, and see Powerscourt Gardens and the Rock of Cashel while staying at comfort-level spots like Atlantic Tower Liverpool and Delta by Marriott Edinburgh.
London England
20 miWindsor England
20 miLondon England
49 miCambridge England
131 miYork England
59 miDurham England
44 miAlnwick England
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Edinburgh Scotland
55 miPitlochry Scotland
61 miGlasgow Scotland
109 miBelfast Northern Ireland
43 miBallycastle Northern Ireland
10 miBushmills Northern Ireland
2 miGiants Causeway Northern Ireland
35 miLondonderry Northern Ireland
39 miDonegal Ireland
86 miBelfast Northern Ireland
87 miDublin Ireland
14 miPowerscourt Mountain Ireland
54 miKilkenny Ireland
28 miCashel Ireland
49 miCork Ireland
13 miKinsale Ireland
48 miKillarney Ireland
46 miAdare Ireland
9 miLimerick Ireland
8 miBunratty Ireland
31 miCliffs of Moher Ireland
19 miBurren Ireland
8 miGalway Ireland
20 miCong Ireland
55 miClonmacnoise Ireland
6 miAthlone Ireland
69 miDublin Ireland
83 miCaernarfon Wales
56 miLiverpool England
15 miChester England
56 miLichfield England
13 miBirmingham England
21 miStratford-upon-Avon England
18 miStow-on-the-Wold England
22 miGloucester England
34 miBath England
26 miStonehenge England
7 miSalisbury England
78 miLondon England
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What people love about 3-week England, Ireland and Scotland tours
- UK & Ireland: Panoramas & Pubs
Tim was a sensational guide! He went out of his way to make sure we all had the best of every city, and gave great advice on what to see and where to eat! His enthusiasm rubs off on everyone on tour! Can’t speak highly enough of the bloke as a guide and as a person.
- Britain and Ireland Panorama (London Overnights)
The Great Britain and Ireland tour was superb. The tour director and driver were excellent and made the journey fun and relaxing. The group of strangers that started became a family before the adventure ended with many exchanging information for future contact.
- Grand Tour of Britain & Ireland
This trip was absolutely AMAZING! PROS: Tour guide was phenomenal!! Extremely knowledgeable! I would only asked that she would focus on what is going on on that day! Don’t incorporate the itinitery of future days because it can become very confusion! She was extremely friendly and funny; the driver was great, although he could have SMILED a little more. He was simply laser focus on his job; majority of hotels were in the city center or not very far from public transportation and easy access to places of interest CONS; Lousy food except for street food; mediocre hotels, but I was ok with that; Carrying your own luggage 95% of the trip to include up and down stairs; not enough time in great places such as Tramore, Galway and Liverpool! We could have alleviated other places in order to enjoy more time in other places such as Tramore, Liverpool, Killnary, Galway, etc. One of the most important things lacking on this trip was PERSONAL HYGIENE! People could have used better hygiene when sneezing, coughing and even yearning! Because of this lack of hygiene, people were getting sick like crazy! The tour guides should emphasize the importance of hygience in order for ever to enjoy the trip they paid for! I felt so sorry for the elderly people who struggle due to illness and stayed behind multiple times. Please reinforce good traveling hygiene on a charter bus! A lot of time is spent on the bus, but now I understand why. Overall it allowed us all to get necessary REST due to the time zone difference. Even though I have cons, I rated this trip on the overall picture that was worth my money!