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Britain and Ireland Grandeur Reverse (No London Overnights)

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From Stratford-upon-Avon to London
3.9 (7 reviews)
Britain and Ireland Grandeur Reverse (No London Overnights) - Trafalgar
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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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

    Stratford-upon-Avon to York

    Stratford-upon-Avon to York
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Centre)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Anne Hathaway's cottage
    • Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace and Visitor Centre
    • Orientation of York
    Landmarks
    Anne Hathaway's Cottage
    Shakespeare's Birthplace
    York Minster
  3. Day 2

    York to Edinburgh via Alnwick

    York to Edinburgh via Alnwick
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket, Delta by Marriott)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Alnwick Castle
    • View Tenantry Column with Percy Lion
    Landmarks
    Alnwick Castle
    Tenantry Column
  4. Day 3

    Edinburgh

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour with Local Specialist
    • Visit Royal Mile
    • Visit Palace of Holyroodhouse
    • Visit Scottish Parliament building
    • Visit Edinburgh Castle
    Landmarks
    Royal Mile
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Scottish Parliament Building
    Edinburgh Castle
    Scott Memorial
  5. Day 4

    Edinburgh to Scottish Highlands via St. Andrews and Pitlochry

    Edinburgh to Scottish Highlands via St. Andrews and Pitlochry
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Craiglynne)

    Included Activities

    • Visit St. Andrews golf course and view 18th green
    • Visit Pitlochry
    Landmarks
    St. Andrews Old Course
  6. Day 5

    Pitlochry to Isle of Skye via Culloden and Loch Ness

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

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Isle of Skye drive with Local Specialist - explore moorland, peaks and sea cliffs, and learn about island life
    Landmarks
    Culloden Battlefield
    Loch Ness
    Eilean Donan Castle
  7. Day 6

    Isle of Skye to Glasgow

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

    Included Activities

    • Pass through Glencoe
    • Glasgow orientation tour including views of Cathedral and George Square
    Landmarks
    Glencoe
    Glasgow Cathedral
    George Square
  8. Day 7

    Glasgow to Lake District via Falkirk and Gretna Green

    Glasgow to Lake District via Falkirk and Gretna Green
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lancaster House)

    Included Activities

    • Visit The Kelpies in Falkirk
    • Visit Gretna Green - see Marriage Anvil
    Landmarks
    The Kelpies
    Gretna Green
  9. Day 8

    Lake District to Liverpool

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

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Liverpool at leisure
  10. Day 9

    Liverpool to Dublin via Chester, Anglesey, and Holyhead

    Liverpool to Dublin via Chester, Anglesey, and Holyhead
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sandymount)

    Included Activities

    • Chester orientation tour - view Roman walls and Tudor Rows
    Landmarks
    Chester Roman Walls
  11. Day 10

    Dublin

    Dublin
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sandymount)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Grafton Street
    • Visit Temple Bar
    • Stroll through Phoenix Park
    Landmarks
    Guinness Storehouse
    St. Patrick's Cathedral
    Grafton Street
    Temple Bar
    Phoenix Park
  12. Day 11

    Dublin to Belfast

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

    Included Activities

    • Local Specialist taxi tour of Belfast covering recent history

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Titanic Quarter
    Landmarks
    Big Fish at Donegall Quay
    Titanic Quarter
    Samson and Goliath Cranes
    Belfast City Hall
  13. Day 12

    Belfast to County Donegal via Giant's Causeway and Londonderry

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Giant's Causeway - UNESCO World Heritage site
    • Walk Londonderry's 17th-century walls with Local Specialist
    • View Bogside murals with Local Specialist
    • View Donegal Castle
    Landmarks
    Giant's Causeway
    Londonderry City Walls
    Guildhall, Londonderry
    Donegal Castle
  14. Day 13

    County Donegal to Galway

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Galway Cathedral
    • Explore Eyre Square with John F. Kennedy tribute
    Landmarks
    Galway Cathedral
    Eyre Square
    Spanish Arch
  15. Day 14

    Galway to Killarney via Cliffs of Moher, Limerick, and Adare

    Galway to Killarney via Cliffs of Moher, Limerick, and Adare
    Meals
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    Included Activities

    • Visit Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre
    • Experience IMAX-type multimedia at Cliffs of Moher
    • View St. Mary's Cathedral in Limerick
    • View Treaty Stone in Limerick
    • View King John's Castle in Limerick
    • Drive through Adare village
    Landmarks
    Cliffs of Moher
    St. Mary's Cathedral
    Treaty Stone
    King John's Castle
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  16. Day 15

    Killarney - Ring of Kerry

    Killarney - Ring of Kerry
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ring of Kerry scenic drive
    • View Waterville fishing village
    • View Black Valley
    • View Moll's Gap
    Landmarks
    Ring of Kerry
    Itinerary Image 1
  17. Day 16

    Killarney to Waterford via Blarney

    Killarney to Waterford via Blarney
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Fitzwilton)

    Included Activities

    • Kiss the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle
    • House of Waterford Crystal demonstration with master crafter
    Landmarks
    Blarney Castle
    House of Waterford Crystal
  18. Day 17

    Waterford to Cardiff via Ferry

    Waterford to Cardiff via Ferry
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Majestic Hotel Cardiff)

    Included Activities

    • View University of Wales
    • View Principality Stadium
    • View City Hall
    • View National Museum
    Landmarks
    University of Wales
    Principality Stadium
    Cardiff City Hall
    National Museum Cardiff
  19. Day 18

    Cardiff to Plymouth via Bath and Somerset

    Cardiff to Plymouth via Bath and Somerset
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Blackmore Farm featuring family favourites)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Copthorne)

    Included Activities

    • View Georgian façades in Bath
    • Visit Roman Baths in Bath
    • Be My Guest experience at Blackmore Farm in Somerset with Ian & Ann Dyer
    • Lunch at Blackmore Farm featuring family favourites
    Landmarks
    Roman Baths
  20. Day 19

    Plymouth - Cornish Peninsula

    Plymouth - Cornish Peninsula
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Copthorne)

    Included Activities

    • Plymouth orientation tour
    • View Royal Citadel
    • View Mayflower Steps
    • Visit Looe village
    • Visit Polperro village
    Landmarks
    Royal Citadel
    Mayflower Steps
  21. Day 20

    Plymouth to London via Stonehenge

    Plymouth to London via Stonehenge
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Stonehenge ancient stone circle
    Landmarks
    Stonehenge
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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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    Traveled in June 2018
  • 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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    Asked on April 30th, 2024

    can i book a tour from the uk im flying to the uk for my daughters wedding april 2025 and would love to do one of your tours while im there

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      We are very excited to hear from you! Yes, you can. May we ask for your preferred date for us to check the availability?

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    Can you get triple share accommodation or how much extra for single supplement

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      The benefit of booking early is that both accommodation options are still available. You can choose a Triple room or a double room and a single room. A triple room would come to AUD $ 11,065 per person. Totalling AUD $ 33,195. A Double Room and a Single Room would come to AUD $ 10,675 per person in a Double room and AUD $ 13,875 for the single room.

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      Gluten-free meals are not a problem, simply let us know at the time you make the booking of your Trafalgar tour and we can request this with them for you.

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