Can you please advise where will be the pick-up and drop-off in London if I go with the 8-day tour? This will help me plan where to stay in London.

For the 8-day tour, the pick-up and drop-off in London will be at the Park Plaza London Park Royal. Please note that accommodations are subject to change. This makes it convenient to plan your stay in London, as you'll begin and end the tour at the same location. Tour departs London hotel between 04:00 – 09:00. In that way, guest will need to be at the London hotel at least 30 minutes prior to departure on day 01.

What are the available departure dates for Britain and Ireland Delight in August or September?

We currently have availability on the following departure dates: August 15, 22, and 29, 2026, as well as September 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2026. Solo travelers may choose either a single room or a twin-share arrangement, where you will be paired with another traveler of the same gender. Pricing will depend on the specific departure date.

Where is the drop off location in London on the final day of this 8 days tour? Need to know for planning logistic (transportation to hotel and airport). Also what is the estimate time of arrival at the drop off location in London?

The hotel in London is at Park Plaza London Park Royal. Please be advised though that hotels are subject to change. If you are booking extra nights independently, please book with a flexible cancellation policy in case of hotel change. Guests are dropped off at the tour hotel in London late afternoon/early evening on the last day of the tour at approximately (16:30) 4:30pm. For departure flights, we do not recommend flying in the evening on the last day of the tour, as unforeseen circumstances may arise upon return to London and cause delays. Travel times from Central London to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) can range from 40 minutes to 1.5 hours depending on traffic conditions. A post night in London is strongly recommended and is not included as part of the tour.

what does "No London Overnights" mean?

There are two options for this tour, which are with London and without London. The one with London includes 1 night of accommodation in London at the start and 1 night at the end (with breakfast). We can also offer extra nights in case you wish to extend. While the tour you have selected is without London. A pre-accommodation in London is required. A post-accommodation in London is strongly recommended. Guests should make their own arrangements for extra nights.

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We've attached the itinerary for your preferred trip. It includes detailed information about the optional experiences available, along with the associated costs for each activity. These optional experiences can be purchased directly from your Travel Director during the trip, using either cash or credit card.

What is the cost to add four nights in London?

Apologies, for this selected tour version, we are unable to add pre or post nights accommodation in London. We can offer the tour version that includes additional 1 night in London prior and after the tour. We can also add more nights for that tour version.

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Britain and Ireland Delight (2026 Onwards, 8 Days) (17 destinations)

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In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 40 - 52
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
London - Stratford-upon-Avon - York - Bradford
Meals
Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Leonardo)
Included Activities
- Visit Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare's birthplace
- Orientation walk through York's medieval streets
- View York Minster
Landmarks
York Minster
Shambles
Day 2
Bradford - Lake District - Gretna Green - Glasgow
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis City Centre)
Included Activities
- Travel through Yorkshire Dales
- Visit Lake District
- Stop at Gretna Green
- Orientation tour of Glasgow viewing cathedral, River Clyde and George Square
Optional Activities
- Cruise on Lake Windermere
Landmarks
Lake Windermere
Gretna Green
George Square
Day 3
Edinburgh
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis City Centre)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing with Local Guide to see Royal Mile, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Arthur's Seat and Edinburgh Castle
- Explore medieval Old Town
- Explore Georgian New Town
- View Princes Street
Optional Activities
- Guided visit to Rosslyn Chapel
- Guided exploration of Edinburgh Castle
- Dinner and bagpipe performance in Stirling with views of Stirling Castle and Wallace Memorial
Landmarks
Royal Mile
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Arthur's Seat
Edinburgh Castle
Rosslyn Chapel
Princes Street
Stirling Castle
Wallace Memorial
Day 4
Glasgow - Belfast - Dublin
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Maldron Newlands Cross)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive along the Ayrshire coast
- Ferry crossing from Scotland to Northern Ireland
- Belfast orientation tour with Travel Director
- See the Big Fish at Donegall Quay
- View the Titanic Quarter
- View the Samson and Goliath cranes
- View Belfast City Hall
- See Belfast city murals
Landmarks
Ailsa Craig
Big Fish
Donegall Quay
Titanic Quarter
Samson and Goliath Cranes
Belfast City Hall
Day 5
Dublin
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Maldron Newlands Cross)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing with Local Guide to see Trinity College, St. Patrick's Cathedral and Georgian Squares
Optional Activities
- Dinner and Irish show
Landmarks
Trinity College
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Christchurch Cathedral
Grafton Street
Temple Bar
River Liffey
Day 6
Dublin - Kilkenny - Waterford
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at your hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel (Treacy's)
Included Activities
- View Kilkenny Castle and gardens
- Visit Waterford Crystal Showroom
Optional Activities
- Walking tour with Local Guide and visit to one of the area's oldest pubs
Landmarks
Kilkenny Castle
Waterford Crystal Showroom
Day 7
Waterford - Cardiff
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Copthorne)
Included Activities
- See University of Wales
- See Principality Stadium
- See City Hall
- See National Museum
- View Cardiff Castle
Optional Activities
- Private guided tour of Cardiff Castle with climb of 900-year-old Norman keep and battlements walk
- Local Guide-led sensory exploration of Cardiff's streets and culture
Landmarks
University of Wales
Principality Stadium
Cardiff City Hall
National Museum Cardiff
Cardiff Castle
Day 8
Cardiff - Bath - Windsor - London
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Bath, the Georgian spa town
- View Windsor Castle, the world's oldest and largest continuously inhabited castle
Landmarks
Bath Roman Baths
Windsor Castle

Landmarks
York Minster
Shambles

Landmarks
Lake Windermere
Gretna Green
George Square

Landmarks
Royal Mile
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Arthur's Seat
Edinburgh Castle
Rosslyn Chapel
Princes Street
Stirling Castle
Wallace Memorial

Landmarks
Ailsa Craig
Big Fish
Donegall Quay
Titanic Quarter
Samson and Goliath Cranes
Belfast City Hall

Landmarks
Trinity College
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Christchurch Cathedral
Grafton Street
Temple Bar
River Liffey

Landmarks
Kilkenny Castle
Waterford Crystal Showroom

Landmarks
University of Wales
Principality Stadium
Cardiff City Hall
National Museum Cardiff
Cardiff Castle

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Bath Roman Baths
Windsor Castle

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Leonardo
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Ibis City Centre
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Maldron Newlands Cross
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Treacy's
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day 6
Copthorne
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day 7

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Lori
October 31st, 2025
4.0
Great way to see all of the UK. It is fast paced and be prepared for early morning starts. Trust me….pack light....
Great way to see all of the UK. It is fast paced and be prepared for early morning starts. Trust me….pack light. You’re responsible for transporting your own luggage everyday to and from the bus. You can do laundry half way through during a 2 night hotel stay. Take advantage of it. Chris was a great tour guide and I felt safe with Tony driving. Would definitely recommend.Show more
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Thank you very much for travelling with us and for taking the time to share your experience. We are delighted to hear that you found the tour a great way to see the UK and that you enjoyed the journey overall. We appreciate your helpful tips for future travellers, particularly regarding the fast-paced nature of the itinerary, early starts and the importance of packing light. Your practical insights about managing luggage and making use of the laundry stop will no doubt be valuable to others considering the trip. It is wonderful to know that the Travel Director looked after you so well and that the Coach Driver made you feel safe throughout the journey. We will be sure to pass on your kind words to them, as they will be thrilled to hear your feedback. Thank you again for choosing to travel with us and for recommending the experience. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you on another tour in the future.
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Phousonh
October 28th, 2025
4.0
Good tour of the UK! All the essential big cities covered.
Traveled in October 2025
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Dustin
August 17th, 2025
2.0
Extremely disappointed. Optional excursions as sold to us by tour guide, Steen, was completely misrepresented and...
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Traveled in August 2025
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Thank you for choosing to travel with us and for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to learn that your experience left you feeling extremely disappointed. It is concerning to hear that the optional excursions did not meet your expectations and that you felt they were misrepresented and overpriced. We also regret to hear of the way your concerns were addressed, as every guest deserves to feel respected and listened to. Please accept our apologies for the distress this caused and for the impact it had on your overall enjoyment of the tour. Your feedback regarding both the excursions and the interaction with your Travel Director has been shared with our Operations team so that it can be fully reviewed. We take such matters seriously, and your comments will help us to ensure that improvements are made where needed. We appreciate you taking the time to bring this to our attention, even though it was clearly an upsetting experience for you. We hope that, despite these difficulties, there were still some positive memories made during your travels. Most importantly, we hope you will allow us the opportunity to restore your confidence in us on a future journey.
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Norman
July 2nd, 2025
4.0
It was very busy and on the go . Long days and lot to see and visit.
Traveled in June 2025
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Thank you for taking the time to review your recent trip with Trafalgar. We appreciate you choosing us for your travel needs. We understand that our guests are often eager to experience the fantastic attractions outlined in our itinerary, which can sometimes lead to busy schedules and full days. However, we also understand that having time to relax during your vacation is essential. We have shared this with our Product and Quality Department for review and correction. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we appreciate your input.
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Nana
June 22nd, 2025
4.0
Good experience. Steen and Derek were amazing
Traveled in June 2025
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Mon
May 27th, 2025
5.0
Well done! Francesca and Stephanie were very pleasant and professional at all times.
Traveled in May 2025
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Thank you for sharing your kind words regarding our on The Road Team. We are so pleased that you have enjoyed your tour.
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SOLOMON
May 27th, 2025
3.0
Some of Our hotels were not up to standard
Traveled in May 2025
Reply from: Costsaver
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We want to extend our apologies for the hotel accommodations. We understand how important a comfortable stay is when travelling. We want to assure you that we hold our hotels to high standards, and your feedback will be shared with our Quality Control team to help maintain the quality experience we aim to provide. Thank you for bring this to our attention.
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Bonifacio
May 11th, 2025
5.0
very cheap tour snd itsworth it
Traveled in October 2024
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Thank you for being our guest and travelling with us at Costsaver. We are pleased you enjoyed the tour. We hope to host you again.
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Tuck
April 16th, 2025
5.0
The overall tour was a great experience. The tour director, Chris Tremlett, was wonderful and the tour was well...
The overall tour was a great experience. The tour director, Chris Tremlett, was wonderful and the tour was well organised. Although we the itinerary was good, wish we could spend more time in certain places but understand that due to time factor, it may not be possible. My wife and I enjoyed ourselves listening to the history of the various places.Show more
Traveled in March 2025
Reply from: Costsaver
Thank you very much for choosing to travel with us and for taking the time to share your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience on your tour and that both you and your wife enjoyed the journey. It’s especially heartening to know that the Travel Director made such a positive impression. He is indeed a valued member of our team, and we’ll be sure to pass on your kind words—he will be thrilled to know that his guidance and care contributed to the enjoyment of your trip. We’re pleased that you found the tour well organised and the itinerary engaging. While we understand your wish to have spent more time in certain locations, we truly appreciate your understanding of the time constraints that come with a structured itinerary. It’s wonderful to hear that the historical insights along the way added to your enjoyment—that is exactly the sort of enriching experience we hope to provide on all our journeys. Once again, thank you for travelling with us. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you on another adventure in the future.
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Tony
November 7th, 2024
1.0
Over-all, there is no reason to ever do another trip associated with Trafalgar/Costsaver.
Traveled in October 2024
Reply from: Costsaver
We genuinely appreciate your feedback and would love to hear more from you. If you have any thoughts or suggestions, please get in touch with our Guest Relations Department at globalguestrelations@ttc.com. Your insights are valuable to us and will be passed to the appropriate teams for consideration. Thank you for choosing to travel with us.
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Caitlin
Asked on March 7th, 2026
Can you please advise where will be the pick-up and drop-off in London if I go with the 8-day tour? This will help me plan where to stay in London.
Flights / Transfers
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- CostsaverOperator•Written March 2026
  For the 8-day tour, the pick-up and drop-off in London will be at the Park Plaza London Park Royal. Please note that accommodations are subject to change. This makes it convenient to plan your stay in London, as you'll begin and end the tour at the same location. Tour departs London hotel between 04:00 – 09:00. In that way, guest will need to be at the London hotel at least 30 minutes prior to departure on day 01.
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Melissa
Asked on February 22nd, 2026
What are the available departure dates for Britain and Ireland Delight in August or September?
Price / Availability
- CostsaverOperator•Written February 2026
  We currently have availability on the following departure dates: August 15, 22, and 29, 2026, as well as September 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2026. Solo travelers may choose either a single room or a twin-share arrangement, where you will be paired with another traveler of the same gender. Pricing will depend on the specific departure date.
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Gloria
Asked on January 29th, 2026
Where is the drop off location in London on the final day of this 8 days tour? Need to know for planning logistic (transportation to hotel and airport). Also what is the estimate time of arrival at the drop off location in London?
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- CostsaverOperator•Written January 2026
  The hotel in London is at Park Plaza London Park Royal. Please be advised though that hotels are subject to change. If you are booking extra nights independently, please book with a flexible cancellation policy in case of hotel change.
  
  Guests are dropped off at the tour hotel in London late afternoon/early evening on the last day of the tour at approximately (16:30) 4:30pm.
  
  For departure flights, we do not recommend flying in the evening on the last day of the tour, as unforeseen circumstances may arise upon return to London and cause delays. Travel times from Central London to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) can range from 40 minutes to 1.5 hours depending on traffic conditions.
  
  A post night in London is strongly recommended and is not included as part of the tour.
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Colleen
Asked on January 24th, 2026
what does "No London Overnights" mean?
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- CostsaverOperator•Written January 2026
  There are two options for this tour, which are with London and without London. The one with London includes 1 night of accommodation in London at the start and 1 night at the end (with breakfast). We can also offer extra nights in case you wish to extend. While the tour you have selected is without London. A pre-accommodation in London is required. A post-accommodation in London is strongly recommended. Guests should make their own arrangements for extra nights.
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Joe
Asked on November 20th, 2025
We are NOT receiving the downloaded brochure that the website says has been sent.
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- CostsaverOperator•Written November 2025
  We've attached the itinerary for your preferred trip. It includes detailed information about the optional experiences available, along with the associated costs for each activity. These optional experiences can be purchased directly from your Travel Director during the trip, using either cash or credit card.
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Alan
Asked on October 11th, 2025
What is the cost to add four nights in London?
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- CostsaverOperator•Written October 2025
  Apologies, for this selected tour version, we are unable to add pre or post nights accommodation in London. We can offer the tour version that includes additional 1 night in London prior and after the tour. We can also add more nights for that tour version.

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Britain and Ireland Delight (2026 Onwards, 8 Days) (17 destinations)

Itinerary

London - Stratford-upon-Avon - York - Bradford

Included Activities

Bradford - Lake District - Gretna Green - Glasgow

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Edinburgh

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Glasgow - Belfast - Dublin

Included Activities

Dublin

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Dublin - Kilkenny - Waterford

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Waterford - Cardiff

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Cardiff - Bath - Windsor - London

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