Where?
When?
2

Where to?

Traveling when?

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Who is travelling?

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Britain and Ireland Explorer (Classic Group, 15 Days)

15 days
Start and end in London
4.3
36 traveler reviews

No departure dates available

No dates, no problem! Subscribe to our newsletter to receive:

  • Travel inspiration for similar adventures
  • Alerts of the newest adventure deals

By submitting this form, I agree to the TourRadar T&Cs and Privacy policy.

You have successfully subscribed to our newsletter, check your inbox!

It seems you have entered this contest already! Keep an eye on your inbox for the winner.

Plan your adventure:
Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 48
All Ages Welcome
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Clermont Victoria, London)

    Optional Activities

    • Walk along the Serpentine in Hyde Park
    • Window shop in Knightsbridge boutiques
    • Stroll along the Thames to Tower Bridge and Tower of London
    Landmarks
    Tower Bridge
    Tower of London
    Serpentine
    Knightsbridge
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  2. Day 2

    London to York

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton York)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon
    • Walk within York's old city walls
    • Explore the Shambles in York
    • Visit York Minster
    • Welcome Dinner with Travel Director
    Landmarks
    Shakespeare's Birthplace
    York Minster
    Shambles
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  3. Day 3

    York to Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Durham Castle and Romanesque cathedral
    • See Hadrian's Wall
    Landmarks
    Durham Castle
    Durham Cathedral
    Hadrian's Wall
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Palace of Holyroodhouse
    • Walk inside Edinburgh Castle with Local Expert
    • View Scotland's Crown Jewels
    • View Mons Meg

    Optional Activities

    • The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (select departures only)
    Landmarks
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Edinburgh Castle
    Princes Street
    Scott Memorial
    New Town
  5. Day 5

    Edinburgh to Inverness

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (AC by Marriott, Inverness , Hotel B&B, Inverness)

    Included Activities

    • Visit St. Andrews and Old Course

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll to West Sands Beach
    Landmarks
    Old Course
    West Sands Beach
    Firth of Forth
    Grampian Mountains
    Spey Valley
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Inverness to Lake District

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch with oak woodlands and incredible scenery views during Loch Lomond cruise)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Castle Green, Kendal)

    Included Activities

    • Travel along Loch Ness
    • Journey through Glencoe
    • Cruise Loch Lomond with light lunch
    Landmarks
    Loch Ness
    Glencoe
    Loch Lomond
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  7. Day 7

    Lake District to Liverpool

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Maldron, Liverpool)

    Included Activities

    • Discover the Lake District

    Optional Activities

    • The Beatles City Tour
    Landmarks
    Lake District
  8. Day 8

    Liverpool to Dublin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Trinity City Hotel, Dublin, Riu Plaza The Gresham, Dublin)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Conwy Castle
    • Ferry crossing to Dublin
    Landmarks
    Conwy Castle
    Isle of Anglesey
    Holyhead
  9. Day 9

    Dublin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Trinity City Hotel, Dublin, Riu Plaza The Gresham, Dublin)

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Guinness Storehouse
    • Sightseeing with Local Expert - Dublin's elegant squares
    • See O'Connell Street, Custom House, and Dublin Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Browse shops along Grafton Street
    Landmarks
    Guinness Storehouse
    O'Connell Street
    Custom House
    Dublin Castle
    Grafton Street
  10. Day 10

    Dublin to Tipperary

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Farm-to-Table lunch at Brookfield Farm)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Gleneagle, Killarney)

    Included Activities

    • Behind-the-scenes visit of National Stud with equine professional
    • Visit Japanese Gardens
    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience at Brookfield Farm
    • Meet Ailbhe Gerrard and learn about sustainable farming
    • Farm-to-Table lunch
    Landmarks
    National Stud
    Japanese Gardens
    Brookfield Farm
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Killarney

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dine-Around Evening at hand-picked fine local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Gleneagle, Killarney)

    Included Activities

    • Ring of Kerry scenic drive
    • City orientation of Killarney with Brendan Choice
    • Choice of horse-drawn jaunting car ride OR gentle hike along lake shore and past Ross Castle and Muckross Estate
    • Dine-Around Evening at fine local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Ring of Kerry
    Lakes of Killarney
    Ross Castle
    Muckross Estate
  12. Day 12

    Killarney to Waterford

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner with wine and palate-pleasing cuisine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Granville, Waterford)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Blarney with Brendan Choice
    • Choice of climbing ramparts to see Stone of Eloquence OR guided tour of Blarney gardens with senior gardener
    • Visit historic Waterford with Reginald Tower
    • Guided visit of House of Waterford Crystal with master crafter
    • Celebration Dinner
    Landmarks
    Blarney Castle
    Stone of Eloquence
    Dungarvan
    Waterford
    Reginald Tower
    House of Waterford Crystal
  13. Day 13

    Waterford to Cardiff

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Clayton, Cardiff)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing from Rosslare to Wales
    • City orientation of Cardiff with Travel Director
    Landmarks
    Rosslare Harbour
    Pembrokeshire
    Cardiff Castle
    Principality Stadium
  14. Day 14

    Cardiff to London

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Clermont Victoria, London)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Roman Baths in Bath
    • Visit Stonehenge
    Landmarks
    Roman Baths
    Bath
    Salisbury Plain
    Stonehenge
  15. Day 15

    London

    Meals
    Breakfast
Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

What's Included

Expand All
  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change
4.3
(36 reviews)

Number of tours

70

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

5 hours

Response rate

90%

As the premier Celtic experts, no one knows Ireland & Scotland like we do. As...

Read more

Sustainability Initiatives

Reduce Carbon Emissions

Animal Welfare

Supporting Destinations

Sustainability Programs

Other

Your Peace of Mind Options

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Reviews from other tours by Brendan Vacations

  • Kimberly
    October 23rd, 2024
    5.0
    We had a great experience in Scotland. Our tour director Ian was amazing and very knowledgable. The coach was...
    Show more
  • Paul
    July 9th, 2024
    5.0
    Had a great experience in Ireland and Scotland! Trafalgar Tours/Brendan Vacations is a fantastic choice to see the...
    Show more
  • carol
    October 8th, 2023
    4.0
    Once on the trip it was good. The communication prior to getting there left something to be desired. (We were bumped...
    Show more

Dates & Availability

Select departure month and travellers

Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Upcoming departures
Hurry, deals only available for a limited time!
Ends in1d1h17m14s
Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

Why book with TourRadar?

    • Trusted and vetted operators
    • Rated excellent on
    • Best price guarantee
    • 24/7 customer support
    • Earn $50 in travel credits

    To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in United States, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.

More benefits
Can’t find the answer to your question?
Reach out to the experts at Brendan Vacations with your enquiry, they usually respond within 5 hours.

No departure dates available

No dates, no problem! Subscribe to our newsletter to receive:

  • Travel inspiration for similar adventures
  • Alerts of the newest adventure deals

By submitting this form, I agree to the TourRadar T&Cs and Privacy policy.

You have successfully subscribed to our newsletter, check your inbox!

It seems you have entered this contest already! Keep an eye on your inbox for the winner.

Plan your adventure:

Good to Know

Tour ID: 271290

  • Currencies
    Euro
    Ireland
    £
    Pound Sterling
    England, Scotland and Wales
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type G.

    Type G
    Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before June 17th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 17th, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Brendan Vacations. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Brendan Vacations will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Brendan Vacations" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec