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Britain and Ireland Grandeur Reverse (London Overnights)

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    London

    London
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Tower)

    Optional Activities

    • Relax in the Royal Parks
    • Stroll along the Thames
    • Visit museums showcasing art, culture and antiquities
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  3. Day 2

    London

    London
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Tower)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour with Local Specialist of London's iconic sights
    • View Big Ben
    • See the Houses of Parliament
    • Visit Westminster Abbey

    Optional Activities

    • Shop on Carnaby Street
    • Visit Piccadilly Circus
    • Explore St. Paul's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Big Ben
    Houses of Parliament
    Westminster Abbey
    St. Paul's Cathedral
    Piccadilly Circus
    Carnaby Street
  4. Day 3

    London - Stratford-upon-Avon - York

    London - Stratford-upon-Avon - York
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant in York)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Centre)

    Included Activities

    • View Anne Hathaway's cottage
    • Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace and Visitor Center
    • Dinner at a local restaurant in York

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Stratford-upon-Avon town
    Landmarks
    Anne Hathaway's Cottage
    Shakespeare's Birthplace
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  5. Day 4

    Stratford-upon-Avon - Alnwick - Edinburgh

    Stratford-upon-Avon - Alnwick - Edinburgh
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket, Delta by Marriott)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Alnwick Castle
    • See the Tenantry Column

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Alnwick town
    Landmarks
    Alnwick Castle
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  6. Day 5

    Edinburgh

    Edinburgh
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket, Delta by Marriott)

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour with Local Specialist
    • View the Royal Mile
    • Visit Palace of Holyroodhouse
    • See Scottish Parliament building
    • Visit Edinburgh Castle
    Landmarks
    Royal Mile
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Scottish Parliament Building
    Edinburgh Castle
  7. Day 6

    Edinburgh - St. Andrews - Pitlochry

    Edinburgh - St. Andrews - Pitlochry
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Craiglynne)

    Included Activities

    • Visit St. Andrews
    • View the 18th green of the old golf course

    Optional Activities

    • Explore St. Andrews
    Landmarks
    St. Andrews Golf Course
  8. Day 7

    Pitlochry - Culloden - Loch Ness - Isle of Skye

    Pitlochry - Culloden - Loch Ness - Isle of Skye
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Dunollie Hotel Broadford)

    Included Activities

    • View Culloden Battlefield
    • Scenic drive through Scottish Highlands along Loch Ness
    • Visit Eilean Donan Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Isle of Skye drive with Local Specialist
    Landmarks
    Culloden Battlefield
    Loch Ness
    Eilean Donan Castle
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  9. Day 8

    Isle of Skye - Glencoe - Glasgow

    Isle of Skye - Glencoe - Glasgow
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn City Centre)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive through Glencoe
    • Orientation tour of Glasgow
    • View Glasgow Cathedral
    • See George Square
    Landmarks
    Glencoe
    Glasgow Cathedral
    George Square
  10. Day 9

    Glasgow - Falkirk - Gretna Green - Lake District

    Glasgow - Falkirk - Gretna Green - Lake District
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lancaster House)

    Included Activities

    • Visit The Kelpies in Falkirk
    • Visit Gretna Green

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Lake District
    Landmarks
    The Kelpies
    Gretna Green
  11. Day 10

    Lake District - Liverpool

    Lake District - Liverpool
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Atlantic Tower Hotel Liverpool by Sunday)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Liverpool's streets at leisure
  12. Day 11

    Liverpool - Chester - Holyhead - Dublin

    Liverpool - Chester - Holyhead - Dublin
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sandymount)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Chester
    • View Chester's Roman walls
    • See Tudor 'Rows'
    • Ferry crossing across the Irish Sea

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Chester
    Landmarks
    Chester City Walls
  13. Day 12

    Dublin

    Dublin
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sandymount)

    Included Activities

    • Early entry to Guinness Storehouse
    • Guinness tour and tasting technique demonstration
    • Guided tour with Local Specialist of Dublin sights
    • Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll Grafton Street
    • Explore Temple Bar
    • Visit Phoenix Park
    Landmarks
    Guinness Storehouse
    St. Patrick's Cathedral
    Grafton Street
    Temple Bar
    Phoenix Park
  14. Day 13

    Dublin - Belfast

    Dublin - Belfast
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (AC Hotel by Marriott Belfast)

    Included Activities

    • Guided taxi tour with Local Specialist 'Cabbie' through Belfast history

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Titanic Quarter
    • Discover Belfast attractions
    Landmarks
    Titanic Quarter
  15. Day 14

    Belfast - Giant's Causeway - Londonderry - County Donegal

    Belfast - Giant's Causeway - Londonderry - County Donegal
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Central)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Giant's Causeway
    • Walk along Londonderry city walls with Local Specialist
    • View Bogside murals
    • See Donegal Castle
    • Dinner at hotel
    Landmarks
    Giant's Causeway
    Londonderry City Walls
    Bogside Murals
    Donegal Castle
  16. Day 15

    County Donegal - Galway

    County Donegal - Galway
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Connacht)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Galway Cathedral
    • Explore Eyre Square

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Galway
    Landmarks
    Galway Cathedral
    Eyre Square
  17. Day 16

    Galway - Cliffs of Moher - Limerick - Killarney

    Galway - Cliffs of Moher - Limerick - Killarney
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Cliffs of Moher
    • Experience Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center
    • View St. Mary's Cathedral in Limerick
    • See Treaty Stone
    • Visit King John's Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Adare village
    Landmarks
    Cliffs of Moher
    St. Mary's Cathedral
    Treaty Stone
    King John's Castle
  18. Day 17

    Killarney - Ring of Kerry

    Killarney - Ring of Kerry
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ring of Kerry scenic drive
    • View Waterville
    • See Black Valley
    • Stop at Moll's Gap
    Landmarks
    Ring of Kerry
    Waterville
  19. Day 18

    Killarney - Blarney - Waterford

    Killarney - Blarney - Waterford
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Fitzwilton)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Blarney Castle
    • Kiss the Blarney Stone
    • Visit House of Waterford Crystal
    • Waterford Crystal master crafter demonstration
    Landmarks
    Blarney Castle
    House of Waterford Crystal
  20. Day 19

    Waterford - Cardiff

    Waterford - Cardiff
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Majestic Hotel Cardiff)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing across the Irish Sea
    • Orientation tour of Cardiff
    • View University of Wales
    • See Principality Stadium
    • Visit City Hall
    • Explore National Museum
    Landmarks
    Principality Stadium
    Cardiff City Hall
    National Museum Cardiff
  21. Day 20

    Cardiff - Bath - Somerset - Plymouth

    Cardiff - Bath - Somerset - Plymouth
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Blackmore Farm featuring family favorites)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Copthorne)

    Included Activities

    • View Bath's Georgian architecture
    • Visit Roman Baths in Bath
    • Be My Guest experience at Blackmore Farm, Somerset
    • Lunch at Blackmore Farm

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Bath
    Landmarks
    Roman Baths
  22. Day 21

    Plymouth - Cornish Peninsula

    Plymouth - Cornish Peninsula
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Copthorne)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Plymouth
    • Visit Royal Citadel
    • See Mayflower Steps
    • Visit Looe
    • Visit Polperro

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Cornish peninsula villages
    Landmarks
    Royal Citadel
    Mayflower Steps
  23. Day 22

    Plymouth - Stonehenge - London

    Plymouth - Stonehenge - London
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Tower)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Stonehenge
    • Walk around the ancient megaliths
    Landmarks
    Stonehenge
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  24. Day 23

    London

    London
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • MrAlaskanIgloo
    MrAlaskanIgloo5.0January 2026
    One of the best trips that I've ever had! Worth every penny. I would recommend doing the Reverse Britain and...
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    Traveled in July 2025
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    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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  • amy2.5October 2019
    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...
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    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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  • Robert4.5May 2019
    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
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    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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  • Anonymous3.0September 2018
    Many. Cumberland London hotel was poorly managed and below average. Very few photo stops and little very casual about...
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    Traveled in August 2018
  • Maureen3.5July 2018
    Some local guides were amazing like Ronin and the Belfast taxi drivers but Dee in Belfastwas very ordinary, I got...
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  • Jan5.0July 2017
    My UK Grandeur trip was magnificent as I knew very little of the places we visited as I had not visited . Our Tour...
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    Traveled in May 2017
  • Suzanne3.5May 2017
    I have just completed a Trafalgar trip through England, Ireland and Scotland called the Grandeur Tour. I must say...
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