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Grand Tour of Britain & Ireland

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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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 42 - 50
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel London West)
  2. Day 2

    London

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel London West)

    Optional Activities

    • Local Guide optional morning sightseeing tour of Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall's mounted horseguards, Prime Minister's Downing Street residence, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace
    • Visit Windsor Castle
    • Visit Tower of London with Crown Jewels
    • Taste of London excursion with dinner and guided illumination cruise on River Thames
    Landmarks
    Houses of Parliament
    Big Ben
    Westminster Abbey
    Whitehall
    Downing Street
    Piccadilly Circus
    Buckingham Palace
    Windsor Castle
    Tower of London
    River Thames
  3. Day 3

    London - Stonehenge - Widecombe - Plymouth

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel London West), Hotel (Leonardo Hotel Plymouth)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Stonehenge visitor center with imaginative exhibitions
    • Explore Stonehenge monument
    • Visit Widecombe-in-the-Moor in Dartmoor National Park
    • See Mayflower Steps in Plymouth
    Landmarks
    Stonehenge
    Widecombe-in-the-Moor
    Dartmoor National Park
    Mayflower Steps
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  4. Day 4

    Plymouth - Glastonbury - Bath - Cardiff

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Leonardo Hotel Plymouth), Hotel (Mercure Cardiff North Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Glastonbury
    • Explore Bath with its Roman relics and Georgian buildings
    • Orientation drive in Cardiff featuring Cardiff Castle, Cathays Park, Millennium Stadium, and civic buildings

    Optional Activities

    • Welsh culture dinner excursion with local specialties and wine
    Landmarks
    Glastonbury
    Bath
    Severn Bridge
    Cardiff Castle
    Cathays Park
    Millennium Stadium
  5. Day 5

    Cardiff - Tenby - Tramore

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mercure Cardiff North Hotel), Hotel (Majestic Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tenby seaside resort
    • Ferry crossing from Pembroke to Rosslare
    Landmarks
    Tenby
    Pembroke
    St. George's Channel
    Rosslare
  6. Day 6

    Tramore - Blarney - Killarney

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Majestic Hotel), Hotel (Killarney Court Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Blarney Castle with Stone of Eloquence
    • Shop for Irish crafts and handmade crystal in Blarney
    Landmarks
    Cork
    Blarney Castle
    Stone of Eloquence
  7. Day 7

    Killarney

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Killarney Court Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Ring of Kerry 100-mile coastal panoramic drive from Killorglin featuring seascapes, mountains, farmhouses, and Ladies View of Lakes of Killarney

    Optional Activities

    • Horse-drawn jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park to Ross Castle on Lough Leane
    Landmarks
    Killorglin
    Ring of Kerry
    Ladies View
    Lakes of Killarney
    Killarney National Park
    Ross Castle
    Lough Leane
  8. Day 8

    Killarney - Dingle Peninsula - Adare - Shannon

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Killarney Court Hotel), Hotel (Treacys Oakwood Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Dingle Peninsula drive with 32-mile Slea Head scenic route
    • View of Blasket Islands and learn about its former inhabitants
    • Visit Adare village with thatched cottages

    Optional Activities

    • Irish castle medieval banquet with 4-course feast, wine, music and storytelling
    Landmarks
    Dingle Peninsula
    Slea Head
    Atlantic Ocean
    Blasket Islands
    Adare
  9. Day 9

    Shannon - Cliffs of Moher - Galway - Dublin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Treacys Oakwood Hotel), Hotel (Maldron Hotel Merrion Road)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Cliffs of Moher
    • Travel through The Burren
    • Visit Galway port city

    Optional Activities

    • Taylors Irish Cabaret with dinner, drinks, music, dance and comedy
    Landmarks
    Cliffs of Moher
    The Burren
    Galway
    Shannon River
  10. Day 10

    Dublin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Maldron Hotel Merrion Road)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation drive through Dublin featuring O'Connell Street, Georgian squares, and St. Patrick's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Guinness Storehouse tour with history of beer, brewing techniques, tasting and dinner
    Landmarks
    O'Connell Street
    St. Patrick's Cathedral
    Guinness Storehouse
  11. Day 11

    Dublin - Caernarfon - Liverpool

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Maldron Hotel Merrion Road), Hotel (Leonardo Hotel Liverpool)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing across Irish Sea to Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey
    • Explore North Wales
    • Visit Caernarfon Castle
    Landmarks
    Irish Sea
    Holyhead
    Isle of Anglesey
    Caernarfon Castle
    Liverpool
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  12. Day 12

    Liverpool - Lake District - Gretna Green - Glasgow

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Leonardo Hotel Liverpool), Hotel (Moxy Glasgow Merchant City)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Lake District National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Visit Gretna Green
    Landmarks
    Lake District
    Gretna Green
    Lowland Hills
  13. Day 13

    Glasgow - Fort William - Inverness - Culloden Moor - Highlands

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Moxy Glasgow Merchant City), Hotel (Strathspey Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Travel along Loch Lomond
    • Pass through Rannoch Moor
    • Travel through Glen Coe
    • View Ben Nevis near Fort William
    • Travel along Caledonian Canal
    • View Loch Lochy and Loch Oich
    • Travel along Loch Ness
    • Visit Inverness
    • Stop at Culloden Moor battlefield
    Landmarks
    Loch Lomond
    Rannoch Moor
    Glen Coe
    Fort William
    Ben Nevis
    Caledonian Canal
    Loch Lochy
    Loch Oich
    Loch Ness
    Inverness
    Culloden Moor
  14. Day 14

    Highlands - Pitlochry - St. Andrews - Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Strathspey Hotel), Hotel (Novotel Edinburgh Park)

    Included Activities

    • Stop in Pitlochry Victorian mountain resort
    • Travel via Perth and Dundee
    • Visit St. Andrews and Royal and Ancient Golf Club

    Optional Activities

    • Scottish evening with traditional food, drinks, singers, dancers, bagpipes and Ceremony of the Haggis
    Landmarks
    Pitlochry
    Perth
    Dundee
    Tay Bridge
    St. Andrews
    Royal and Ancient Golf Club
    Forth Road Bridge
  15. Day 15

    Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Edinburgh Park)

    Included Activities

    • Morning sightseeing with Local Guide of New Town (200 years old)
    • Visit Edinburgh Castle and Scotland's Crown Jewels in Old Town

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Royal Yacht Britannia with dinner and wine at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Edinburgh New Town
    Edinburgh Old Town
    Edinburgh Castle
    Royal Yacht Britannia
  16. Day 16

    Edinburgh - Jedburgh - York - Sheffield

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jedburgh abbey ruins
    • Travel through Northumberland National Park
    • View section of Hadrian's Wall
    • Visit York Minster cathedral
    • Explore narrow streets of York including the Shambles
    Landmarks
    Jedburgh Abbey
    Cheviot Hills
    Northumberland National Park
    Hadrian's Wall
    York
    York Minster
    The Shambles
  17. Day 17

    Sheffield - Stratford-upon-Avon - London

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Stratford-upon-Avon and Anne Hathaway's Cottage

    Optional Activities

    • Evening in London theater district with dinner and show of choice
    Landmarks
    Stratford-upon-Avon
    Anne Hathaway's Cottage
  18. Day 18

    London

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • C
    September 26th, 2025
    4
    Our guide Charlie was phenomenal as well as our driver Morris. They were both patient, helpful, kind & fun. Our tour...
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  • Grand Tour of Britain & Ireland reviewer 2
    September 10th, 2025
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    This trip was absolutely AMAZING! PROS: Tour guide was phenomenal!! Extremely knowledgeable! I would only asked...
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  • Grand Tour of Britain & Ireland reviewer 3
    September 7th, 2025
    3
    Ok, but poor choices of some hotels and restaurants. Some policies (tipping, bus loading times, and others) seem to...
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  • W
    June 5th, 2025
    4
    Anna, our guide, was excellent. She was very informative, knew her history of the area very well, had a quick wit and...
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  • R
    October 5th, 2024
    2
    Nothing grand about this tour, in no particular order, no meet and greet with others or group leader, major...
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    Traveled in September 2024
  • D
    September 26th, 2024
    5
    This was a great tour and we had a wonderful time.
    Traveled in September 2024
  • Grand Tour of Britain & Ireland reviewer 7
    September 25th, 2024
    5
    Excellent holiday! Well organized and felt taken care of.
    Traveled in September 2024
  • S
    September 8th, 2024
    4
    Some parts could be improved, such us hotels,excursions. The tour director Stuart and Pedro the driver were excellent.
    Traveled in July 2024
  • Grand Tour of Britain & Ireland reviewer 9
    September 5th, 2024
    4
    We saw everything with variations some within the control of the tour guide some not , it was made up as we went...
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  • D
    July 1st, 2024
    5
    The trip was well organised and enjoyable Tour leader Angela was so full of knowledge incredible lovely claim lady as...
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    Hayley

    Asked on December 20th, 2025

    How many people could be on this tour? Likely? Maximum?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten December 2025

      This tour can accommodate up to 50 guest.

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    Gina

    Asked on December 8th, 2025

    Does the coach bus for this tour have a rest room on it?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten December 2025

      Our motor coaches do have restrooms on board. They are used in emergency situations. We do have frequent stops to allow for restroom and snack breaks.

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    Craig

    Asked on December 1st, 2025

    I would like to request vegan option on my tour for all of my meals.

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten December 2025

      We understand that people have certain needs and preferences when it comes to their meals and our guests should have a choice of items for each included meal. While some hotels and restaurants may be able to accommodate a special diet, there is no way for us to guarantee this. Please be advised that the guest will need to work directly with the hotel manager and restaurant staff while traveling to ensure their dietary needs are met.

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    Kristin

    Asked on November 19th, 2025

    The tour details state that the tickets for the Military Tatoo is only available for tours leaving on Aug 2 and 9. Our tour leaves on Aug 8, so does this mean we will not see the Tatoo?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten November 2025

      Our tours scheduled for July 25, 2026 and August 15, 2026 are the only tours scheduled to included the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Are your travel plans flexible, we can get you moved to one of the departures that will include the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

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    Joan

    Asked on October 10th, 2025

    Where do we see optional event details and their prices?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten October 2025

      Optional Excursions are not confirmed and available until 60-90 days prior to your departure. They will be available for purchase at that time.

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    Linda

    Asked on September 6th, 2025

    Is it possible to get more details about the Grand Tour of Britain & Ireland adventure?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten September 2025

      We provide a travel itinerary after booking. Optional excursions are confirmed 60-90 days before departure.

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    Yvonne

    Asked on July 28th, 2025

    Need more details, cost, what's covered, when do we need to commit

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten July 2025

      We do not arrange flights for our tours. You will have to arrange your flights independently.

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    Valerie

    Asked on June 21st, 2025

    what are the chances of us seeing the kelpies and/or stirling castle, falkirk wheel, driving through or stopping at the cotswolds?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten June 2025

      This tour does not include visiting the Cotswolds. Unfortunately we don't offer any tours that visit the Cotswolds

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      Valerie

      TravelerWritten June 2025

      I'd rather we communicate via email if that's ok. I work fulltime.

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    Judith

    Asked on June 11th, 2025

    Do I need any formal clothing, i.e. are there any dinners for which formal or semi-formal clothing is required. 18-day UK and Ireland Tour, mid-August.

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten June 2025

      There are no planned dinners that are needing a formal or semi formal dress attire. You just need to ensure you are presentable, clean and tidy.

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    Beate

    Asked on February 17th, 2025

    What is the hotel name and location for the tour?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten February 2025

      The hotel name for this is NOVOTEL LONDON WEST. Our hotels are subject to change outside of 30days.

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