Britain and Ireland Explorer (2026, 16 Days)

Traveler Reviews

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  Nathan

  May 29th, 2026
  Gary did an amazing job "herding cats" as was our tour group. He did an excellent job explaining the itinerary for...
  Gary did an amazing job "herding cats" as was our tour group. He did an excellent job explaining the itinerary for each day and on multiple occasions so we would not forget. Gary did a great job answering any question or taking a question to the group for any to try and answer. Gary was a world of knowledge every where we went and helped tie the bus trip and landscape together. I am definitely going to use Costsaver again, refer to all my friends & family, and make sure to get Gary's advice on any future expedition. All the bus drivers were excellent. All were friendly and easy to conversate with. Glen did some amazing work in some TIGHT spots!Show more
  Traveled in May 2026
  

  Reply from: Costsaver

  Thank you for travelling with Costsaver and for sharing your feedback. We are pleased to hear that your Travel Director made such a positive impact on your journey through their organisation, knowledge and support throughout the tour. It is also encouraging to know that the Coach Drivers contributed to your experience with their professionalism, friendliness and skill behind the wheel. Your kind recommendation means a great deal to us, and we are grateful for your confidence in Costsaver. Thank you again for your comments, and we look forward to welcoming you on another journey in the future.

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  Shirley

  May 22nd, 2026
  We covered a lot of country so if you are only after seeing the different countries it was great. Motel locations in...
  We covered a lot of country so if you are only after seeing the different countries it was great. Motel locations in anny cases were outside of city which made it hard to go into town at times. Stops on some of the major sites were short if it happened to be something you were interested. Tour guide did a great job but maybe a touch hard to understand with road noise and his accent.Show more
  Traveled in May 2026
  

  Reply from: Costsaver

  Thank you for travelling with Costsaver and for sharing your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you were able to see a wide range of countries and that your Travel Director provided a good overall experience throughout the journey. It is also encouraging to know you valued the opportunity to cover so much ground. At the same time, we are sorry to learn that some aspects of the itinerary, including hotel locations, time at key sites, and clarity of communication at times, did not fully meet your expectations. Your comments are appreciated and will be shared with the relevant teams as we continue to review and refine our touring experience. Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to welcome you on another Costsaver journey in the future.

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  Dan

  May 21st, 2026
  Overall trip was very good with the exception of hotels were usually not close to things to do and transportation...
  Overall trip was very good with the exception of hotels were usually not close to things to do and transportation options.Show more
  Traveled in May 2026
  

  Reply from: Costsaver

  Thank you for travelling with Costsaver and for sharing your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you had a very good overall trip and were able to enjoy your time away. At the same time, we are sorry to learn that the hotel locations did not always meet your expectations in terms of proximity to local attractions and transport options. Your comments are appreciated and will be shared with the relevant teams as part of our ongoing review of hotel selection and guest experience. Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to welcome you on another Costsaver journey in the future.

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  Shirley

  May 20th, 2026
  I guess it depends on what you want out of the tour. If you want to see the countryside. We saw a lot of that. Many...
  I guess it depends on what you want out of the tour. If you want to see the countryside. We saw a lot of that. Many of the hotel choices were not great in my opinion, and were often outside of town or in weird locations like the company was chasing price, so when you had down time you had to make arrangements to get into the city which was costly. Many of the main attractions (that interested me) I felt rushed. I always felt like I would get part way through something and had to head back. So most of the value of the trip was seeing the countryside. Our tour guide Gary did a good job and was pleasant, maybe a bit hard to understand at times but he did a good job. It was a good trip and a good value but if you looking for the juicy parts of seeing a castle or something for instance it's not there. Usually just a flyby and most of the castles are really just frumpy houses of the time. I would call the trip a good overview of the countries which may give you a better understanding of what you might want to go back to see.Show more
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  Traveled in May 2026
  

  Reply from: Costsaver

  Thank you for travelling with Costsaver and for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We are pleased to hear that you found the trip to be good value and enjoyed the opportunity to see a wide overview of the countries and countryside. It is also encouraging to know that your Travel Director provided a pleasant and supportive experience throughout the journey. At the same time, we are sorry to learn that some aspects of the itinerary, including hotel locations, time at key attractions and the pace of visits, did not fully meet your expectations. We understand how important it is to have the right balance between travel time and exploration, and your comments are appreciated as they help us review and refine our itineraries. Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to welcome you on another Costsaver journey in the future.

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  Chris

  July 25th, 2024
  Selene and Dave were incredibly helpful and fun to be around. There was enough free time mixed in the with all the...
  Selene and Dave were incredibly helpful and fun to be around. There was enough free time mixed in the with all the tour stop-offs that there weren't many times where we were disappointed.Show more
  Traveled in July 2024
  

  Reply from: Costsaver

  We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with our On The Road Team and the exceptional service they provided. Your feedback means the world to us. Thank you for choosing Costsaver for your travels.

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  Deborah

  June 10th, 2024
  Our guide Serkan was a world of knowledge about the places we were visiting. He was able to tell us stories and...
  Our guide Serkan was a world of knowledge about the places we were visiting. He was able to tell us stories and facts along the way that I would not have known. I was very pleased to have traveled London, Scotland, Ireland, Wales with him. He also provided fun facts and fun games which helped pass the time on long stretches of just scenery to look at. The other folks on the bus also felt like he did a great job!Show more
  Traveled in May 2024
  

  Reply from: Costsaver

  Thank you for being our guest and travelling with Costsaver. We are pleased that you enjoyed your journey with us and that our Travel Director significantly enhanced your experience. We will share your compliments with him.

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  Michael

  June 4th, 2024
  I thought our tour leader, Serkan, did a great job in leading the tour. His knowledge of the route and history of the...
  I thought our tour leader, Serkan, did a great job in leading the tour. His knowledge of the route and history of the sights and area we toured through really added a lot of value to the trip for me. I also thought he was extremely helpful in helping us plan and book reservations while on the tour for excursions we wanted to do in the United Kingdom after we were finished with our coach tour. I felt he was honestly concerned that we got the most enjoyment out of our trip that was possible.Show more
  Traveled in May 2024
  

  Reply from: Costsaver

  Thank you for sharing your review with us. Our Travel Director takes care of all the travel details to ensure our guests have a stress-free vacation without worrying about the paperwork. We appreciate your trust in Costsaver and thank you for being our guest.

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  Donna

  May 23rd, 2024
  Best tour leader Pete! Very attentive to every passenger and well organized. Our driver Dave was a master at...
  Best tour leader Pete! Very attentive to every passenger and well organized. Our driver Dave was a master at navigating the busy roads and all the corkscrew turns. Both Peter and Dave made this a trip to remember. Also, hotel breakfasts were bountiful and delicious. Hotels excellant. Would recommend this tour for certain.Show more
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  Traveled in April 2024
  

  Reply from: Costsaver

  Thank you for your excellent review, it gives us great joy knowing you have enjoyed your journey with us. We hope to welcome you on tour with us again.

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  Chloe

  October 20th, 2023
  This tour was absolutely amazing. So much to see, and never enough time. But everything that I saw and everywhere I...
  This tour was absolutely amazing. So much to see, and never enough time. But everything that I saw and everywhere I went was necessary. There was no waste of time events or towns visited. The tour guide was also just the best. Rob really went above and beyond to help people out, to explain the itinerary each day, his recommendations and ideas were super helpful. He seemed super passionate about the history and culture of the countries we visited too. The hotels were for the most part good standard. One or two I wouldn't stay at again, but they really are just a place to sleep and store your luggage while you're exploring. It's long days on the coach but the scenery well makes up for it. Nothing felt rushed, except when the trip was widening up and the days just flew by. But that's personal perception I highly recommend this tour, especially if you get Rob and TomShow more
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  Traveled in September 2023
  

  Reply from: Costsaver

  Thank you for sharing your photos and feedback during your time in Britain and Ireland. We are delighted you got to experience all the beautiful highlights these two countries offer. At Costsaver, we understand the importance of having a professional Travel Director travelling with our valuable guests to deliver incredible trips, and we are beyond thrilled to know that they created such a fun and caring atmosphere in addition to providing you with their knowledge on what these beautiful countries have to offer. What’s more, we are incredibly pleased that we were able to help you to create some unforgettable memories.

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  Tarry

  October 1st, 2023
  So, the vast amount of territory we covered, the competence and congeniality of our guide and the care taken by are...
  So, the vast amount of territory we covered, the competence and congeniality of our guide and the care taken by are driver are all standouts. It was promoted as an in depth historical and cultural adventure and thought the guide lived up to the billing. His considerable experience and interpersonal skills certainly shone. I was a bit disappointed in a few of the hotels, particularly the one in the Scottish Highlands which looks like a castle but instead was a 3rd floor walkup without air con on several very hot days. And of course, you cannot do anything about the uninspired British food. They haven't improved in decades! At the end of the trip, as a result of several conversations with the guide, he said the Cost Saver team would "reach out" to me about my price differential concerns. This hasn't happened. I will put together the documentation I have to support my argument that I want compensation for this differential and plan to approach you before making acomplaint to British Tourism.Show more
  Traveled in September 2023
  

  Reply from: Costsaver

  Thank you for your review. We are thrilled to learn that our Travel Director and Coach Driver significantly contributed to making it a memorable experience during your time away with us, and their evident passion for travel greatly enhanced your overall enjoyment of the trip. However, we regret to learn that you felt some of the hotels failed to meet the high standards we are recognised for. Such feedback allows our Product Development team the opportunity to review the standards of our chosen hotels, ensuring that the facilities and services provided are excellent. Please note we have a case open for your booking, and our Guest Relations Department is investigating your concerns. Once the investigation is completed, one of our team members will reach out to you. That said, we still hope you have taken lots of lasting highlights away from your time away with us.

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