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Britain and Ireland Grandeur Reverse (London Overnights)

23 days

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Start and end in London

3.9

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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 20 - 48
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
London
Accommodation
Hotel (The Tower)
Optional Activities
- Relax in the Royal Parks
- Amble along the Thames
- Visit museums showcasing art, culture and antiquities
Landmarks
Royal Parks
River Thames
Day 2
London
Accommodation
Hotel (The Tower)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of London's iconic sights with Local Specialist including Big Ben, Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
- Visit St. Paul's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Shop on Carnaby Street
- Visit Piccadilly Circus
- Explore The City
Landmarks
Big Ben
Houses of Parliament
Westminster Abbey
Carnaby Street
Piccadilly Circus
St. Paul's Cathedral
Day 3
London - Stratford-upon-Avon - York
Meals
Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant in York)
Accommodation
Hotel (Novotel Center)
Included Activities
- Visit Anne Hathaway's cottage
- Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace and Visitor Center
Optional Activities
- Explore Stratford-upon-Avon
Landmarks
Anne Hathaway's Cottage
Shakespeare's Birthplace
Day 4
York - Alnwick - Edinburgh
Accommodation
Hotel (Holiday Inn)
Included Activities
- Visit Alnwick Castle and Tenantry Column
Optional Activities
- Explore Alnwick market town
Landmarks
Alnwick Castle
Tenantry Column
Day 5
Edinburgh
Accommodation
Hotel (Holiday Inn)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour with Local Specialist including Royal Mile, Palace of Holyroodhouse and Scottish Parliament building
- Visit Edinburgh Castle
- Tickets to The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (included on departures that align with performance dates)
Optional Activities
- Explore the city during free time
Landmarks
Royal Mile
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Scottish Parliament Building
Edinburgh Castle
Scott Memorial
Day 6
Edinburgh - St. Andrews - Pitlochry
Accommodation
Hotel (Highlander), Hotel (Craiglynne)
Included Activities
- Visit St. Andrews and the famous 18th green of the world's oldest golf course
- Visit Pitlochry
Landmarks
St. Andrews Golf Course
Pitlochry
Day 7
Pitlochry - Culloden - Loch Ness - Isle of Skye
Accommodation
Hotel (Dunollie)
Included Activities
- Visit Culloden Battlefield site
- View Eilean Donan Castle
- Broadford Distillery guided tasting of small-batch spirits on Isle of Skye
Optional Activities
- Scenic drive along Loch Ness
Landmarks
Culloden Battlefield
Loch Ness
Eilean Donan Castle
Broadford Distillery
Day 8
Isle of Skye - Glencoe - Glasgow
Accommodation
Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn City Center)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Glasgow including Cathedral and George Square
Optional Activities
- View Glencoe
Landmarks
Glencoe
Glasgow Cathedral
George Square
Day 9
Glasgow - Falkirk - Gretna Green - Lake District
Accommodation
Hotel (Lancaster House)
Included Activities
- Visit The Kelpies in Falkirk
- Visit Gretna Green and see the Marriage Anvil
Landmarks
The Kelpies
Gretna Green
Lake District
Day 10
Lake District - Liverpool
Accommodation
Hotel (Leonardo Liverpool, Atlantic Tower Hotel Liverpool by Sunday), Hotel (Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village)
Optional Activities
- Explore Liverpool during evening at leisure
Landmarks
Liverpool
Day 11
Liverpool - Chester - Anglesey - Holyhead - Dublin
Accommodation
Hotel (Sandymount)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Chester including Roman walls and Tudor Rows
- Return ferry crossing across the Irish Sea
Optional Activities
- Explore North Wales Coast
Landmarks
Chester Roman Walls
Chester Rows
Anglesey
Day 12
Dublin
Accommodation
Hotel (Sandymount)
Included Activities
- Early entry and guided tour of Guinness Storehouse with tasting technique demonstration
- Guided tour with Local Specialist to see St. Patrick's Cathedral and iconic Dublin sights
Optional Activities
- Stroll Grafton Street
- Visit Temple Bar
- Explore Phoenix Park
Landmarks
Guinness Storehouse
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Grafton Street
Temple Bar
Phoenix Park
Day 13
Dublin - Belfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Radisson Blu Hotel Belfast), Hotel (AC Hotel by Marriott Belfast)
Included Activities
- Guided taxi tour with Local Specialist 'Cabbie' through Belfast's recent history
Optional Activities
- Explore the Titanic Quarter
Landmarks
Belfast Titanic Quarter
Day 14
Belfast - Giant's Causeway - Londonderry - County Donegal
Meals
Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel (Central)
Included Activities
- Visit Giant's Causeway UNESCO World Heritage site
- Walk along 17th-century walls of Londonderry with Local Specialist
- View Bogside murals in Londonderry
- View Donegal Castle
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks
Giant's Causeway
Londonderry City Walls
Bogside Murals
Donegal Castle
Day 15
County Donegal - Galway
Accommodation
Hotel (Connacht)
Included Activities
- Visit Galway Cathedral
- Explore Eyre Square
Landmarks
Galway Cathedral
Eyre Square
Day 16
Galway - Cliffs of Moher - Limerick - Adare - Killarney
Accommodation
Hotel (The Rose Hotel Tralee)
Included Activities
- Visit Cliffs of Moher and Visitor Center
- Orientation tour of Limerick including St. Mary's Cathedral, Treaty Stone and King John's Castle
Optional Activities
- Explore Adare village
Landmarks
Cliffs of Moher
Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center
St. Mary's Cathedral
Treaty Stone
King John's Castle
Adare
Day 17
Killarney - Ring of Kerry
Accommodation
Hotel (The Rose Hotel Tralee)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive on the Ring of Kerry
Optional Activities
- Explore Killarney
- Visit Waterville
- Stop at Black Valley
- Stop at Moll's Gap
Landmarks
Ring of Kerry
Waterville
Black Valley
Moll's Gap
Day 18
Killarney - Blarney - Waterford
Accommodation
Hotel (Fitzwilton)
Included Activities
- Visit Blarney Castle and kiss the Blarney Stone
- Guided demonstration at House of Waterford Crystal with master crafter
Landmarks
Blarney Castle
Blarney Stone
House of Waterford Crystal
Day 19
Waterford - Cardiff
Accommodation
Hotel (Holiday Inn City Center), Hotel (Radisson Blu , Leonardo Cardiff)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Cardiff including University of Wales, Principality Stadium, City Hall and National Museum
- Return ferry crossing across the Irish Sea
Optional Activities
- Explore Cardiff city
Landmarks
University of Wales
Principality Stadium
City Hall
National Museum
Day 20
Cardiff - Bath - Somerset - Plymouth
Meals
Lunch (Lunch at Blackmore Farm featuring family favorites)
Accommodation
Hotel (Copthorne)
Included Activities
- Visit Roman Baths in Bath
- Be My Guest experience at Blackmore Farm with Ian and Ann Dyer in Somerset including lunch
Optional Activities
- Explore Bath's Georgian architecture
Landmarks
Roman Baths
Blackmore Farm
Day 21
Plymouth
Accommodation
Hotel (Copthorne)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Plymouth including Royal Citadel and Mayflower Steps
- Scenic Cornish peninsula excursion
- Visit seaside villages of Looe and Polperro
Landmarks
Royal Citadel
Mayflower Steps
Looe
Polperro
Day 22
Plymouth - Stonehenge - London
Accommodation
Hotel (The Tower)
Included Activities
- Visit Stonehenge and walk around the ancient megaliths
Landmarks
Stonehenge
Day 23
London

Landmarks
Royal Parks
River Thames

Landmarks
Big Ben
Houses of Parliament
Westminster Abbey
Carnaby Street
Piccadilly Circus
St. Paul's Cathedral

Landmarks
Anne Hathaway's Cottage
Shakespeare's Birthplace

Landmarks
Alnwick Castle
Tenantry Column

Landmarks
Royal Mile
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Scottish Parliament Building
Edinburgh Castle
Scott Memorial

Landmarks
St. Andrews Golf Course
Pitlochry

Landmarks
Culloden Battlefield
Loch Ness
Eilean Donan Castle
Broadford Distillery

Landmarks
Glencoe
Glasgow Cathedral
George Square

Landmarks
The Kelpies
Gretna Green
Lake District

Landmarks
Liverpool

Landmarks
Chester Roman Walls
Chester Rows
Anglesey

Landmarks
Guinness Storehouse
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Grafton Street
Temple Bar
Phoenix Park

Landmarks
Belfast Titanic Quarter

Landmarks
Giant's Causeway
Londonderry City Walls
Bogside Murals
Donegal Castle

Landmarks
Galway Cathedral
Eyre Square

Landmarks
Cliffs of Moher
Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center
St. Mary's Cathedral
Treaty Stone
King John's Castle
Adare

Landmarks
Ring of Kerry
Waterville
Black Valley
Moll's Gap

Landmarks
Blarney Castle
Blarney Stone
House of Waterford Crystal

Landmarks
University of Wales
Principality Stadium
City Hall
National Museum

Landmarks
Roman Baths
Blackmore Farm

Landmarks
Royal Citadel
Mayflower Steps
Looe
Polperro

Landmarks
Stonehenge

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Where You'll Stay

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The Tower
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 22
Novotel Center
Hotel
day 3
Holiday Inn
Hotel
Days 4, 5
Highlander
Hotel
day 6
Craiglynne
Hotel
day 6
Dunollie
Hotel
day 7
Hilton Garden Inn City Center
Hotel
day 8
Lancaster House
Hotel
day 9
Leonardo Liverpool, Atlantic Tower Hotel Liverpool by Sunday
Hotel
day 10
Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village
Hotel
day 10
Sandymount
Hotel
Days 11, 12
Radisson Blu Hotel Belfast
Hotel
day 13
AC Hotel by Marriott Belfast
Hotel
day 13
Central
Hotel
day 14
Connacht
Hotel
day 15
The Rose Hotel Tralee
Hotel
Days 16, 17
Fitzwilton
Hotel
day 18
Holiday Inn City Center
Hotel
day 19
Radisson Blu , Leonardo Cardiff
Hotel
day 19
Copthorne
Hotel
Days 20, 21

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3.9

Overall rating based on 7 Reviews

Itinerary
3.6
Transport
4.1
Guide
4.0
Accommodation
3.7
Food
3.8
Tour Operator
4.5

MrAlaskanIgloo
January 6th, 2026
5.0
One of the best trips that I've ever had! Worth every penny. I would recommend doing the Reverse Britain and...
One of the best trips that I've ever had! Worth every penny. I would recommend doing the Reverse Britain and Ireland Grandeur (23 Days) which goes to Scotland during the first week of the tour if you want to see the Military Tattoo at Edinburgh. Our tour went in August, so check what dates the Military Tattoo is available if it is important to you. I discovered that I loved haggis and Guinness! Loved the whole trip, and I would definitely like to visit the UK and Ireland again.Show more
Traveled in July 2025
Reply from: Trafalgar
Thank you for travelling with us and for taking the time to share such wonderful feedback. We are thrilled to hear that this was one of the best trips you have ever had and that you felt it was truly worth it. It is lovely to know that you enjoyed the Reverse Britain and Ireland Grandeur itinerary and that your time in Scotland was such a highlight. Your tip regarding the timing of the Military Tattoo in Edinburgh will be very helpful for future travellers planning a similar experience. We are also delighted that you embraced the local flavours and discovered a fondness for haggis and Guinness. Thank you for recommending the tour and for choosing Trafalgar. We would be delighted to welcome you back in the future for another unforgettable journey through the UK, Ireland or beyond.
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amy
October 12th, 2019
2.5
I am on a tour right now. It is dreadful. Most of our stops are at horrible tacky tourist shops with the same junk at...
I am on a tour right now. It is dreadful. Most of our stops are at horrible tacky tourist shops with the same junk at everyone of them. The guide drops us off with little to no info about the town if there is one. I have never been on a tour that the guide at least gives you a little orientation of the town with a few highlights. The last 3 night has virtually been the same dinner menu. I am only waiting till I get to a city that I can easily get to London and I will leave the tour. The tour started off really bad in London because you really don't have a tour guide until the 3rd day. The tour director says after we boarded the bus in London welcome to your 20 day tour.but the thing is I bought a 23 day tour. Tha's messed up.Show more
Traveled in October 2019
Reply from: Trafalgar
Thank you for taking the time to share your review. To begin, we sincerely regret to learn that your overall experience so far has been anything short of exceptional, given that the complete satisfaction of our guests is an absolute priority. All of our Travel Directors have been fully trained and carefully selected for the knowledge and passion that they have for their given regions. As such, we are surprised and concerned to read that you may not have found them to be informative on this occasion. Our guests' well-being and enjoyment are our top priorities, so please be assured that these comments have been shared with our Operations Manager for their review. On another note, we appreciate that you may have wanted your Travel Director to accompany you on your first day in London. However, we understand that a lot of our guests like to have the chance to explore such an exciting city independently. Therefore, we allow them this opportunity at the begging of their trip. That said, if there are any doubts about the structure of our itineraries, their full details can be found either on the Trafalgar website, in our brochure or in the information pack that is sent to each of our guests before the start of every trip. We do encourage our guests to familiarise themselves with these so as to avoid any potential disappointment once the trip is already underway. With the above in mind, we nevertheless regret to read that you have not enjoyed your trip so far. However, we do hope that the remainder of your time with us in Britain and Ireland will restore your initial impressions of our trips.
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Robert
May 4th, 2019
4.5
The hidden gems that Aryan took us to were great. We would never have known about them, let alone found them, if we...
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Traveled in April 2019
Reply from: Trafalgar
Thank you so much for sharing your impressions of this trip. At Trafalgar, we take great pride in our Travel Directors, and the efforts they put to in making our guests’ time on the road special. Their knowledge and passion for our destinations, along with their unique storytelling ability, makes all the difference when discovering new places. That is why, it thrills us to know Aryan was able to assist you to have a fantastic time in Britain and Ireland, and also experience fresh and authentic moments you weren't expecting. With the above in mind, we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again for another captivating adventure soon.
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Anonymous
September 2nd, 2018
3.0
Many. Cumberland London hotel was poorly managed and below average. Very few photo stops and little very casual about...
Many. Cumberland London hotel was poorly managed and below average. Very few photo stops and little very casual about photo sites only allowing only a second prep time. Not prepared for viral infection that decimated tour. Not enough time for personal shopping. Overall a big drop in quality compared with same tour 14 years ago. Doubt we will select or recommend Trafalgar.Show more
Traveled in August 2018
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Maureen
July 23rd, 2018
3.5
Some local guides were amazing like Ronin and the Belfast taxi drivers but Dee in Belfastwas very ordinary, I got...
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Traveled in June 2018
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Jan
July 26th, 2017
5.0
My UK Grandeur trip was magnificent as I knew very little of the places we visited as I had not visited . Our Tour...
My UK Grandeur trip was magnificent as I knew very little of the places we visited as I had not visited . Our Tour Leader made it extra special for me because of the quality of the background knowledge he gave us on each place we visited- this included historical knowledge including knowledge of people and events, his knowledge of literature and architecture pertaining to where we were visiting, and his humorous stories. He chose extra, very personable and knowledgeable people to show us around certain towns and cities for example: Belfast where we listened to men both Protestant and Catholic involved in the ongoing religious war, and Liverpool where we saw the Cathedral and the areas important to the early days of the Beatle's lives and fame, we dined at Cardiff and Eire while listening to stories and their characteristic humour accompanied by traditional music. And he offered a few 'extra special highlights' to show us which I relished-for example, the hidden grove with an altar for saying Mass when doing so was banned for Catholics, the meal with the owners of the Manor in York. Highlights I'll enjoy forever It was a superb trip, well managed, with great accommodation and stops If I had one request it would be add a few extra days on so the latter half could be slowed down and more time spent - perhaps seeing a Shakespeare performance on the Stratford on Avon riverside, visiting Oxford with time to visit (as I did in Dublin) and a drive past either Balmoral or Windsor as they seem so close by. May I add another - a visit to a local in both Penzance (with a pirate's cove) and in Cornwall to hear an old man who speaks like we heard in the radio programme "The Archers. I'd enrol for this trip purely to see what we did which was marvellous and to see these extras The monthly timing of this trip was weather perfect - yes it was coldish up north in Skye but that surely was to be expected. Show more
Traveled in May 2017
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Suzanne
May 25th, 2017
3.5
I have just completed a Trafalgar trip through England, Ireland and Scotland called the Grandeur Tour. I must say...
I have just completed a Trafalgar trip through England, Ireland and Scotland called the Grandeur Tour. I must say what we saw and did was up to expectations HOWEVER, after doing a Europe tour with Cost Savers who is their cheaper version, I would say to fellow travellers don't waste the extra money , as the tour guide andespecially the hotels were a lot worse, I paid for comfortable beds and at the Novetal in York, had to sleep on a stretcher bed, I will not be travelling with Trafalgar againShow more
Traveled in May 2017

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