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Britain and Ireland Delight (2026 Onwards, 10 Days)

10 days
Start and end in London
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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
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
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 exploring world history and culture
    • Pay respects at royal sites
    • Explore local pubs
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  2. Day 2

    London - Stratford-upon-Avon - York - Bradford

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit the town of Shakespeare's birth (Stratford-upon-Avon)
    • Orientation walk through York's medieval streets
    • View York Minster and the Shambles
    • Dinner at a local restaurant
    Landmarks
    York Minster
    The Shambles
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  3. Day 3

    Bradford - Lake District - Gretna Green - Glasgow

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis City Centre)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive through Yorkshire Dales and Lake District
    • Orientation tour of Glasgow including cathedral, River Clyde, and George Square

    Optional Activities

    • Boat cruise on Lake Windermere
    Landmarks
    Lake Windermere
    Gretna Green
    Glasgow Cathedral
    George Square
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  4. Day 4

    Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis City Centre)

    Included Activities

    • Local Guide sightseeing including Princes Street, the Royal Mile, and Edinburgh Castle views
    • View the Palace of Holyroodhouse in the shadow of Arthur's Seat
    • Explore Edinburgh's Old Town medieval facades and 18th century New Town Georgian boulevards

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Rosslyn Chapel
    • Private tour of Edinburgh Castle
    • Optional dinner in Stirling with bagpipes, views of Stirling Castle and Wallace Memorial by night
    Landmarks
    Royal Mile
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Arthur's Seat
    Edinburgh Castle
    Rosslyn Chapel
    Stirling Castle
    Wallace Memorial
  5. Day 5

    Glasgow - Belfast - Dublin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Maldron Newlands Cross)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive along Ayrshire coast
    • Ferry crossing from Scotland to Northern Ireland
    • Orientation of Belfast including the Big Fish at Donegall Quay, Titanic Quarter, Samson and Goliath cranes, Belfast City Hall, and city murals
    • Ferry crossing from Northern Ireland to Dublin
    Landmarks
    Ailsa Craig
    Big Fish
    Donegall Quay
    Titanic Quarter
    Samson and Goliath cranes
    Belfast City Hall
  6. Day 6

    Dublin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Maldron Newlands Cross)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing with Local Guide to see St. Patrick's Cathedral, Christchurch Cathedral, and Trinity College
    • Viewing of Georgian Squares

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Grafton Street
    • Visit Temple Bar for drinks
    • Stroll along the Liffey
    • Optional dinner and Irish show
    Landmarks
    Trinity College
    St. Patrick's Cathedral
    Christchurch Cathedral
    Grafton Street
    Temple Bar
    River Liffey
  7. Day 7

    Dublin - Kilkenny - Waterford

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (At your hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Treacy's)

    Included Activities

    • View Kilkenny Castle and gardens
    • Visit the Waterford Crystal Showroom
    • Dinner at hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour with Local Guide in Waterford
    • Visit one of the area's oldest pubs
    Landmarks
    Kilkenny Castle
    Waterford Crystal Showroom
  8. Day 8

    Waterford - Cardiff

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Copthorne)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry across St. George's Channel from Ireland to Wales
    • See the University of Wales, Principality Stadium, City Hall, and the National Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Private tour of Cardiff Castle with climb of 900-year-old Norman keep and stroll along battlements
    • Walking tour with Local Guide exploring Cardiff's streets, Welsh flavours, culture and history
    Landmarks
    University of Wales
    Principality Stadium
    Cardiff City Hall
    National Museum Cardiff
    Cardiff Castle
  9. Day 9

    Cardiff - Bath - Windsor - London

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn Brentford Lock)

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Georgian spa town of Bath
    • View the Royal Castle at Windsor

    Optional Activities

    • Quiet stroll along the River Thames in Windsor
    • Shop for Royal souvenirs in Windsor
    Landmarks
    Bath
    Windsor Castle
    River Thames
  10. Day 10

    London

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4.3
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    4.3
  • Transport
    4.5
  • Guide
    4.7
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  • H
    May 9th, 2026
    It was all historical. I am more lean towards nature. I would have liked it more if it was a balanced itenary.
    Traveled in April 2026
    Reply from: Costsaver
    Thank you for travelling with Costsaver and for sharing your feedback. We understand that the historical focus of the itinerary did not fully match your preference for nature and outdoor experiences. We appreciate your comments regarding a more balanced itinerary, and your feedback will be shared with our team for consideration as we continue to review our tour experiences. Thank you again for choosing to travel with us.
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  • C
    April 26th, 2026
    Enjoyed the places we went enjoyed the director and driver.
    Traveled in April 2026
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    Thank you for being our guest and travelling with Costsaver.
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  • P
    April 20th, 2026
    Had the best tour guide!! The only way we will travel now
    Traveled in March 2026
    Reply from: Costsaver
    Thank you for being our guest, we hope you will travel with us again.
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  • L
    October 31st, 2025
    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 (2026 Onwards, 10 Days) reviewer 5
    October 28th, 2025
    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
    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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  • Britain and Ireland Delight (2026 Onwards, 10 Days) reviewer 7
    July 7th, 2025
    Everything was perfect
    Traveled in May 2025
  • N
    July 2nd, 2025
    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
    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 (2026 Onwards, 10 Days) reviewer 10
    May 27th, 2025
    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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