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Britain and Ireland Delight (2025, 11 Days)

11 days
Start and end in London
4.3
203 traveler reviews

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 40 - 52
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn Brentford Lock)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit museums revealing world history and culture
    • Pay respects at royal sites
    • Visit a neighborhood local pub
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  2. Day 2

    London - Stratford-upon-Avon - York - Bradford

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Leonardo)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Stratford-upon-Avon
    • Orientation walk through York's medieval streets
    • View York Minster
    Landmarks
    York Minster
    Stratford-upon-Avon
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  3. Day 3

    London - Stratford-upon-Avon - York - Bradford

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Leonardo)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Stratford-upon-Avon
    • Orientation walk through York's medieval streets
    • View York Minster
    Landmarks
    York Minster
    Stratford-upon-Avon
  4. Day 4

    Bradford - Lake District - Gretna Green - Glasgow

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis City Center)

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Yorkshire Dales
    • Visit Lake Windermere
    • Stop at Gretna Green
    • Glasgow orientation tour viewing cathedral, River Clyde, and George Square

    Optional Activities

    • Cruise on Lake Windermere
    Landmarks
    Lake Windermere
    Gretna Green
    Glasgow Cathedral
    George Square
    River Clyde
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  5. Day 5

    Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis City Center)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing with Local Guide viewing Royal Mile, Palace of Holyroodhouse, and Edinburgh Castle
    • View Arthur's Seat
    • Explore Old Town medieval facades
    • Explore New Town Georgian boulevards

    Optional Activities

    • Rosslyn Chapel visit
    • Edinburgh Castle tour
    • Optional dinner with bagpipes in Stirling with views of Stirling Castle and Wallace Memorial
    Landmarks
    Edinburgh Castle
    Royal Mile
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Arthur's Seat
    Rosslyn Chapel
    Stirling Castle
    Wallace Memorial
  6. Day 6

    Glasgow - Belfast - Dublin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Maldron Newlands Cross, Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport)

    Included Activities

    • Drive along Ayrshire coast
    • View Ailsa Craig
    • See Belfast City Hall
    • See Queen's University
    • View Titanic shipyard location
    Landmarks
    Ailsa Craig
    Belfast City Hall
    Queen's University
  7. Day 7

    Dublin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport, Maldron Newlands Cross)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing with Local Specialist to see Trinity College
    • View St. Patrick's Cathedral
    • View Georgian Squares

    Optional Activities

    • Optional dinner and Irish show
    Landmarks
    Trinity College
    St. Patrick's Cathedral
    Grafton Street
    Temple Bar
    River Liffey
  8. Day 8

    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
    • Visit one of the area's oldest pubs
    Landmarks
    Kilkenny Castle
    Waterford Crystal Showroom
  9. Day 9

    Waterford - Cardiff

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Park Inn by Radisson City Center)

    Included Activities

    • View Millennium Center
    • View National Assembly
    • View historic castle at Cardiff's heart

    Optional Activities

    • Private tour of Cardiff Castle with climb of 900-year-old Norman keep
    • Walking tour with Local Guide exploring Cardiff's streets
    Landmarks
    Millennium Center
    National Assembly
    Cardiff Castle
  10. Day 10

    Cardiff - Bath - Windsor - London

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Park Plaza London Park Royal)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Georgian spa town of Bath
    • View Windsor Castle
    Landmarks
    Bath
    Windsor Castle
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  11. Day 11

    London

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4.3
Overall rating based on 203 Reviews
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    4.7
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  • L
    October 31st, 2025
    4
    Great way to see all of the UK. It is fast paced and be prepared for early morning starts. Trust me….pack light....
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    Traveled in October 2025
    Reply from: Costsaver
    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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  • Britain and Ireland Delight (2025, 11 Days) reviewer 2
    October 28th, 2025
    4
    Good tour of the UK! All the essential big cities covered.
    Traveled in October 2025
    Reply from: Costsaver
    Thank you for taking this tour with us. We hope you have enjoyed your journey.
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  • D
    August 17th, 2025
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    Extremely disappointed. Optional excursions as sold to us by tour guide, Steen, was completely misrepresented and...
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    Traveled in August 2025
    Reply from: Costsaver
    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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  • N
    July 2nd, 2025
    4
    It was very busy and on the go . Long days and lot to see and visit.
    Traveled in June 2025
    Reply from: Costsaver
    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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  • N
    June 22nd, 2025
    4
    Good experience. Steen and Derek were amazing
    Traveled in June 2025
    Reply from: Costsaver
    Thank you for being our guest. We hope you will travel with us again.
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  • Britain and Ireland Delight (2025, 11 Days) reviewer 6
    May 27th, 2025
    5
    Well done! Francesca and Stephanie were very pleasant and professional at all times.
    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: Costsaver
    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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  • S
    May 27th, 2025
    3
    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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  • Britain and Ireland Delight (2025, 11 Days) reviewer 8
    May 11th, 2025
    5
    very cheap tour snd itsworth it
    Traveled in October 2024
    Reply from: Costsaver
    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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  • T
    April 16th, 2025
    5
    The overall tour was a great experience. The tour director, Chris Tremlett, was wonderful and the tour was well...
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    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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  • T
    November 7th, 2024
    1
    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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