Is that okay? Or should we arrive on the 8th?

There are 2 nights accommodation included in London before the tour starts on Day 3, so arriving on the first day is fine since you will go directly to the hotel for check-in. Check-in times vary but on average check-in time is at 15:00 or 3pm.

On what day and at what time do we check in with the group leader?

As there is an included 2 nights accommodation prior to the tour start, you may go directly to the hotel for check-in. Check-in times vary but on average check-in time is at 15:00 or 3pm. All guests will receive an email from their Travel Director 3-5 days prior to departure to confirm departure time and hotel.

Can I change my booking to a later date?

You can reschedule your tour dates, provided it adheres to the booking conditions, which usually allow changes within 60 days.

What is the check-in and check-out time at the hotel?

Check-in usually starts around 2:00 or 3:00 PM, and check-out is generally by 12:00 noon.

What should I do if I need to cancel my booking?

You should review the cancellation policy and confirm your intentions as there may be fees involved.

Wondering how much walking for someone older? Also is it possible to get a walk in shower room? And last in waterford is there time to go to the waterford crystal factory?

During the trip, you will encounter short distances and flat surfaces, with 1-2 miles of walking per day. We recommend having someone travel with you to assist with walking to the shower room. Additionally, please note that a Crystal Workshop is included on day 5 of the itinerary.

Can my inquiry about dietary restrictions be accommodated?

We will make every effort to accommodate dietary restrictions but cannot guarantee it as meal options depend on local providers.

How do I find out the total cost for my trip?

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Can I check the availability of a specific tour date?

You can check the availability through our booking system or contact us for assistance.

What if I arrive a day early before the tour starts?

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Wonders of Britain and Ireland (London Overnights)

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City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 50
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
London
London
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Park Plaza County Hall)
Day 2
London
London
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Park Plaza County Hall)
Included Activities
- Guided tour with Local Specialist to see Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace
Landmarks
Big Ben
Houses of Parliament
Buckingham Palace
Day 3
London - Stonehenge - Bath - Cardiff
London - Stonehenge - Bath - Cardiff
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Welsh meal and drinks)
Accommodation
Hotel (Leonardo Cardiff)
Included Activities
- Walk around Stonehenge
- Visit the Roman Baths in Bath
- View the Wales Millennium Centre and the National Assembly at Cardiff Bay
- Orientation of Cardiff with Travel Director
Landmarks
Stonehenge
Roman Baths
Wales Millennium Centre
National Assembly at Cardiff Bay
Day 4
Cardiff - Waterford
Cardiff - Waterford
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Waterford Marina)
Included Activities
- Orientation of Cardiff including University of Wales, Principality Stadium, City Hall and National Museum
Optional Activities
- Visit Cardiff Castle
Landmarks
University of Wales
Principality Stadium
City Hall
National Museum
Cardiff Castle
Day 5
Waterford - Killarney
Waterford - Killarney
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Killarney)
Included Activities
- Workshop tour at the House of Waterford Crystal
- Visit Blarney Castle and kiss the Blarney Stone
Landmarks
House of Waterford Crystal
Blarney Castle
Blarney Stone
Day 6
Killarney - Ring of Kerry
Killarney - Ring of Kerry
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Irish stew at Molly Gallivan's 200-year-old cottage)
Accommodation
Hotel (Killarney)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive around the Ring of Kerry
- Be My Guest experience at Molly Gallivan's 200-year-old cottage with the O'Sullivan family
Landmarks
Iveragh Peninsula
Cahirsiveen
Waterville
Black Valley
Moll's Gap
Day 7
Killarney - Cashel - Dublin
Killarney - Cashel - Dublin
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hampton by Hilton Dublin City Center)
Included Activities
- Visit the Rock of Cashel
- Visit the Guinness Storehouse and enjoy a tasting in the Gravity Bar
Optional Activities
- Join an optional Irish cabaret in the evening
Landmarks
Rock of Cashel
Guinness Storehouse
Gravity Bar
Day 8
Dublin
Dublin
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hampton by Hilton Dublin City Center)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour with Local Specialist to see Trinity College, St. Patrick's Cathedral and Georgian Squares
Optional Activities
- Visit Temple Bar
- Visit Grafton Street
Landmarks
Trinity College
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Georgian Squares
Temple Bar
Grafton Street
Day 9
Dublin - Chester - Liverpool
Dublin - Chester - Liverpool
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Leonardo Liverpool, Leonardo Manchester Piccadilly)
Included Activities
- Travel through Snowdonia National Park
- Orientation of Chester with its Tudor Rows and medieval walls
Landmarks
Snowdonia National Park
Chester
Day 10
Liverpool - Lake District - Edinburgh
Liverpool - Lake District - Edinburgh
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Apex City)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through the Lake District
- View Windermere
- Visit Gretna Green
Landmarks
Lake District
Windermere
Gretna Green
Day 11
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Apex City)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour with Local Specialist
- Visit Edinburgh Castle
- Walk the Royal Mile
- View Palace of Holyroodhouse
- See Edinburgh's New Town
Landmarks
Edinburgh Castle
Royal Mile
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Arthur's Seat
Edinburgh New Town
Day 12
Edinburgh - Alnwick - York
Edinburgh - Alnwick - York
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Novotel Centre)
Included Activities
- Visit Alnwick Castle and Tenantry Column
- Orientation of York with Travel Director
- Visit York Minster
- See York's medieval walls and the Shambles
Landmarks
Alnwick Castle
Tenantry Column
York Minster
York Medieval Walls
The Shambles
Day 13
York - Stratford-upon-Avon
York - Stratford-upon-Avon
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Walton Hall Hotel & Spa by Sunday)
Included Activities
- Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace and Visitor Centre
- View Anne Hathaway's thatched cottage
Landmarks
Shakespeare's Birthplace
Anne Hathaway's Cottage
Day 14
Stratford-upon-Avon - Cotswolds - Oxford - London
Stratford-upon-Avon - Cotswolds - Oxford - London
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Park Plaza County Hall)
Included Activities
- Visit Bladon churchyard to see Sir Winston Churchill's grave
- Orientation tour of Oxford
- View the Radcliffe Camera and Bodleian Library
Landmarks
Bladon Churchyard
Radcliffe Camera
Bodleian Library
Day 15
London
London
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Big Ben
Houses of Parliament
Buckingham Palace

Landmarks
Stonehenge
Roman Baths
Wales Millennium Centre
National Assembly at Cardiff Bay

Landmarks
University of Wales
Principality Stadium
City Hall
National Museum
Cardiff Castle

Landmarks
House of Waterford Crystal
Blarney Castle
Blarney Stone

Landmarks
Iveragh Peninsula
Cahirsiveen
Waterville
Black Valley
Moll's Gap

Landmarks
Rock of Cashel
Guinness Storehouse
Gravity Bar

Landmarks
Trinity College
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Georgian Squares
Temple Bar
Grafton Street

Landmarks
Snowdonia National Park
Chester

Landmarks
Lake District
Windermere
Gretna Green

Landmarks
Edinburgh Castle
Royal Mile
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Arthur's Seat
Edinburgh New Town

Landmarks
Alnwick Castle
Tenantry Column
York Minster
York Medieval Walls
The Shambles

Landmarks
Shakespeare's Birthplace
Anne Hathaway's Cottage

Landmarks
Bladon Churchyard
Radcliffe Camera
Bodleian Library

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Park Plaza County Hall
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 14
Leonardo Cardiff
Hotel
day 3
Waterford Marina
Hotel
day 4
Killarney
Hotel
Days 5, 6
Hampton by Hilton Dublin City Center
Hotel
Days 7, 8
Leonardo Liverpool, Leonardo Manchester Piccadilly
Hotel
day 9
Apex City
Hotel
Days 10, 11
Novotel Centre
Hotel
day 12
Walton Hall Hotel & Spa by Sunday
Hotel
day 13

All accommodations are subject to change

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Rating: 4.5 (2,290 reviews)
Response time: 10 hours
Response rate: 84%
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Traveler Reviews

4.3

Overall rating based on 13 Reviews

Itinerary
4.8
Transport
4.7
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.3
Food
4.1
Tour Operator
4.5

Richard5.0•May 2025
Leena and Tony were great!
Traveled in May 2025
Reply from: Trafalgar
We appreciate your feedback and are delighted that you found the services provided by our On The Road Team exceptional. Their dedication is invaluable to our company, and we are fully committed to ensuring the best possible experience for our clients. Thank you for being our guest.
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Renee5.0•August 2024
Fast paced fantastic way to cover a large area of the UK and Ireland. Amazing local experts and wonderful traditional...
Fast paced fantastic way to cover a large area of the UK and Ireland. Amazing local experts and wonderful traditional dishes eaten in some spectacular locations. Our tour director was amazing and knew the ins and outs of each location, and could easily direct us to the sights we were most eager to see based on our individual preferences. Our coach driver was fantastic and knew the roads like the back of his hand.Show more
Traveled in August 2024
Reply from: Trafalgar
We greatly appreciate the effort you put into writing your review. We are thrilled that our On The Road Team significantly enhanced your guided vacation experience. Our commitment to seamless travel and connecting individuals through shared travel experiences is unwavering. Thank you once again for choosing to travel with us.
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Nancy5.0•September 2023
My experience was great!
Traveled in September 2023
Reply from: Trafalgar
We are always delighted to learn that our valuable guests have returned home from our guided trips with happy memories, and we hope that you will explore more exciting travel experiences with us.
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Epimenia4.0•September 2023
Great tour, excellent Tour director and driver. Trafalgar did an excellent job managing the tour. Some of the rooms...
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Traveled in September 2023
Reply from: Trafalgar
Thank you for your feedback during your time in Britain and Ireland. We are delighted to read that our Travel Director and Coach Driver made you feel at home while providing you with an exhilarating adventure and sharing their expert knowledge, insider tips, local secrets, and top recommendations. We were concerned to learn that some of the hotels fell below your expectations and did not meet the high standards we are recognised for, and we would like to apologise for any discomfort caused as a result. Our Contracting team puts considerable effort into selecting our hotels to ensure that we offer comfortable, well-located accommodations at great value. As such, we have shared your comments with our relevant departments to ensure the accommodation continues to offer the best experience for our future guests. That said, we look forward to having you join us again soon for another unforgettable trip.
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Joseph1.0•August 2023
My wife got sick in Norway the doctor told her it was not contagious. After arriving in London I got sick with...
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Traveled in July 2023
Reply from: Trafalgar
Thank you for coming back to us. We are sorry to hear that you and your wife fell ill, which was why you never got to travel. We apologise for the inconvenience of sending you the review link, as there may have been a technical glitch in the system. That said, we hope you and your wife have fully recovered and you can travel with us in the future.
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Rebecca4.0•May 2022
Would be excellent but up-front communication was poor, coaches are cramped and some of the optional experiences were...
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Traveled in May 2022
Jennifer5.0•October 2019
Emma was amazing. Most of the accommodation was excellent especially Apex. Most places were great dealing with my...
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Traveled in September 2019
Reply from: Trafalgar
Thank you for sharing feedback about your time on the Wonders of Britain and Ireland guided holiday with Trafalgar. We are always happy to read about our guests' time spent on the road with us and are delighted to learn that Emma ensured you had a truly memorable travel experience. Furthermore, we are thrilled to know that you enjoyed the dining experiences on this trip, and that your dietary requirements were met. With this in mind, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again for another great adventure soon.
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MarieMcKee4.5•September 2019
Led by Greg
Really enjoyed having Greg for our Tour Director, he was so organized and efficient. Empathetic to people's needs....
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Traveled in September 2019
Reply from: Trafalgar
Our Travel Directors take great pride in creating the best possible experience for our guests. Their knowledge and passion for our destinations, along with the care and consideration they show to our guests, makes all the difference when discovering new places. That is why it pleases us to know that Greg was able to assist you to have a fantastic time on the Wonders of Britain and Ireland guided holiday. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us and we hope you have returned home with many lasting highlights from your time away with Trafalgar.
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Beatriz4.5•May 2019
Wonderful trip, very well organized, good food, good hotels, and excellent Travel Director and an a good driver...
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Traveled in March 2019
Reply from: Trafalgar
Thanks for taking the time to share such positive feedback on your guided holiday with Trafalgar. We always appreciate reading about our guests' time spent on the road with us and are ecstatic to read that our dedicated team ensured that you had an effortless and memorable travel experience in Britain and Ireland. What's more, we hope that we will have the pleasure of welcoming you and your friends on another of Trafalgar’s guided holidays in the future.
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Arthur.4.5•June 2018
First trip hard to compare. Suited us fine.
Traveled in June 2018

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Joel
Asked on March 8th, 2025
Is that okay? Or should we arrive on the 8th?
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- TrafalgarOperator•Written March 2025
  There are 2 nights accommodation included in London before the tour starts on Day 3, so arriving on the first day is fine since you will go directly to the hotel for check-in. Check-in times vary but on average check-in time is at 15:00 or 3pm.
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Sabrina
Asked on December 31st, 2024
On what day and at what time do we check in with the group leader?
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- TrafalgarOperator•Written January 2025
  As there is an included 2 nights accommodation prior to the tour start, you may go directly to the hotel for check-in. Check-in times vary but on average check-in time is at 15:00 or 3pm. All guests will receive an email from their Travel Director 3-5 days prior to departure to confirm departure time and hotel.
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Julia
Asked on December 23rd, 2024
Can I change my booking to a later date?
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- TrafalgarOperator•Written December 2024
  You can reschedule your tour dates, provided it adheres to the booking conditions, which usually allow changes within 60 days.
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Lourdes
Asked on November 9th, 2024
What is the check-in and check-out time at the hotel?
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  Check-in usually starts around 2:00 or 3:00 PM, and check-out is generally by 12:00 noon.
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What should I do if I need to cancel my booking?
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- TrafalgarOperator•Written October 2024
  You should review the cancellation policy and confirm your intentions as there may be fees involved.
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Jorge
Asked on September 30th, 2024
Wondering how much walking for someone older? Also is it possible to get a walk in shower room? And last in waterford is there time to go to the waterford crystal factory?
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- TrafalgarOperator•Written September 2024
  During the trip, you will encounter short distances and flat surfaces, with 1-2 miles of walking per day. We recommend having someone travel with you to assist with walking to the shower room. Additionally, please note that a Crystal Workshop is included on day 5 of the itinerary.
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Yvon
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Can my inquiry about dietary restrictions be accommodated?
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