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- Gold Operator
- Costsaver
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- 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
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore the picturesque countryside of Britain and Ireland
- Visit the birthplace of the legendary William Shakespeare
- Marvel at the waters and mountains of the Lake District
- Step back in time and venture through medieval castles
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 London – Stratford-upon-Avon – York – Bradford
- Day 2 Bradford – Lake District – Gretna Green – Glasgow
- Day 3 Edinburgh excursion
- Day 4 Glasgow – Belfast – Dublin
- Day 5 Dublin sightseeing and free time
- Day 6 Dublin – Kilkenny – Waterford
- Day 7 Waterford - Cardiff
- Day 8 Cardiff – Bath – Windsor – London
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Leonardo
Hotelday 1Ibis City Centre
HotelDays 2, 3Maldron Newlands Cross, Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Hotelday 4Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport, Maldron Newlands Cross
Hotelday 5Treacy's
Hotelday 6Park Inn by Radisson City Centre
Hotelday 7
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Number of tours
132
Age Range
5 to 80 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
92%
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- LLoriOctober 31st, 2025Great way to see all of the UK. It is fast paced and be prepared for early morning starts. Trust me….pack light....Show moreTraveled in October 2025Reply from: CostsaverThank 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.Show more
- PhousonhOctober 28th, 2025Good tour of the UK! All the essential big cities covered.Traveled in October 2025Reply from: CostsaverThank you for taking this tour with us. We hope you have enjoyed your journey.Show more
- DDustinAugust 17th, 2025Extremely disappointed. Optional excursions as sold to us by tour guide, Steen, was completely misrepresented and...Show moreTraveled in August 2025Reply from: CostsaverThank 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.Show more
- NNormanJuly 2nd, 2025It was very busy and on the go . Long days and lot to see and visit.Traveled in June 2025Reply from: CostsaverThank 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.Show more
- NNana ArezieJune 22nd, 2025Good experience. Steen and Derek were amazingTraveled in June 2025Reply from: CostsaverThank you for being our guest. We hope you will travel with us again.Show more
- MonMay 27th, 2025Well done! Francesca and Stephanie were very pleasant and professional at all times.Traveled in May 2025Reply from: CostsaverThank you for sharing your kind words regarding our on The Road Team. We are so pleased that you have enjoyed your tour.Show more
- SSOLOMONMay 27th, 2025Some of Our hotels were not up to standardTraveled in May 2025Reply from: CostsaverThank 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.Show more
- Bonifacio JrMay 11th, 2025very cheap tour snd itsworth itTraveled in October 2024Reply from: CostsaverThank you for being our guest and travelling with us at Costsaver. We are pleased you enjoyed the tour. We hope to host you again.Show more
- TTuck ChoyApril 16th, 2025The overall tour was a great experience. The tour director, Chris Tremlett, was wonderful and the tour was well...Show more
Traveled in March 2025Reply from: CostsaverThank 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.Show more - TTonyNovember 7th, 2024Over-all, there is no reason to ever do another trip associated with Trafalgar/Costsaver.Traveled in October 2024Reply from: CostsaverWe 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.Show more
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- -10%From Friday8 May, 2026To Sunday17 May, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$2,250US $2,025 per person10 Days, 2026 Onwards VersionView this tour
- -10%From Saturday9 May, 2026To Saturday16 May, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$1,925US $1,733 per person2026 Onwards VersionView this tour
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Victor
Asked on December 24th, 2025I am wondering if there is a tour end of February or earlier in March.
CostsaverOperator•Written December 2025Apologies as we do not have available departure date for February and early March for this tour. The closest one we have is departing on March 14, 2026.
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Scott
Asked on November 12th, 2025Can you please tell me in the itinerary for all the days, where all are we visiting in details? Like in london, are we actually visit all the famous spots like buckingham palace, tour of london, london eye etc. i dont see details? are we visiting loch ness?
- CostsaverOperator•Written November 2025
Here's a detailed breakdown of the itinerary with clarifications on the key sightseeing highlights and whether major attractions like Buckingham Palace or Loch Ness are included: No visit to Loch Ness is included in this itinerary. London sightseeing (Buckingham Palace, London Eye, Tower of London) is not part of the guided tour.
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Scott
Traveler•Written November 2025If detailed london sightseeing is not part of this tour, can you suggest a similar one which covers UK (northern ireland, wales, london and scotland) but with visit to the top sites? if not, do you recommend us arriving 2 days prior to the tour to experience the top sites on our own at london? also, can we visit loch ness in the above tour in coordination with the tour director?
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Scott
Traveler•Written November 2025Hi Oliver, so the Britain and Ireland Delight tour in Dec 2025, I cannot bring my 2 year old child? If so, can you recommend which one I can bring my child along?
- CostsaverOperator•Written November 2025
For Costsaver tours and also across The Travel Corporation's other guided holiday brands, the age requirement for children is 5–17 years old at the time of travel. This means that unfortunately, your 2-year-old would not be eligible to join a tour.
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Elaine
Asked on September 12th, 2025Would it be possible for me to opt out of the portions of the itinerary that include Dublin, Kilkenny, and Waterford, and rejoin the group from Newport instead? If so, could you please let me know whether any adjustment or discount to the tour cost would be available under these circumstances?
- CostsaverOperator•Written September 2025
You are welcome to rejoin the tour in Newport; however, please be aware that the cost of the trip remains unchanged. Since this is a packaged itinerary with fixed pricing, any missed portions do not qualify for a discount or adjustment. Additionally, you will need to make your own travel arrangements to reach Newport and join the group.
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Liam
Asked on September 6th, 2025I am wondering if it is possible to meet up with the group a little later in the day due to NYE celebrations? I was wondering somewhere around midday? Please advise thanks
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Liam
Traveler•Written September 2025What size luggage are you allowed on this trip? Also what time do i need to be there before the tour leaves?
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Liam
Traveler•Written September 2025Have you any tours leaving on the 2nd or 3rd of Jan 2026
- CostsaverOperator•Written September 2025
Each guest is permitted one suitcase, with maximum dimensions of 30" x 18" x 10" (76 x 46 x 25 cm) and a weight limit of 50 lbs (23 kg). Additionally, one piece of carry-on or hand luggage is allowed per person, not exceeding 12" x 11" x 6" (30 x 28 x 14 cm) and 15.4 lbs (7 kg). Carry-on items must fit under the coach seat or in the small overhead compartment and must be handled personally by the guest during boarding and disembarkation.
- CostsaverOperator•Written September 2025
The tour will depart from the London hotel on Day 1 between 04:00 - 09:00 AM. For January of next year, departures are currently available only on January 1.
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Danielle
Asked on July 7th, 2025What time and where does the tour leave London on the 23/8/2025
- CostsaverOperator•Written July 2025
The tour departs London hotel on day one between 04:00 – 09:00 (military time). The London start hotel will be at Holiday Inn Brentford (hotel subject to change).
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Luke
Asked on May 27th, 2025Could it be possible to provide her with a Spanish-speaking guide?
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Luke
Traveler•Written May 2025How many travelers will be traveling in the internal transportation?
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Luke
Traveler•Written May 2025Can she be in a group with a maximum of 30 travelers?
- CostsaverOperator•Written May 2025
As this is a group tour with participants from various regions, our Travel Director will be communicating in English.
- CostsaverOperator•Written May 2025
The maximum size of this trip is 48 guests.
- CostsaverOperator•Written May 2025
No, this is a group tour with maximum of 48 guests and average size is 40 guests.
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Keith
Asked on April 11th, 2025Can you please advise if May 24th is available and can you please confirm the quote?
- CostsaverOperator•Written April 2025
Upon review, we regret to inform you that there is no availability on 24-May-2025. However, we are pleased to let you know that there is availability on 25-May-2025 at a cost of $2,275.00 per person, based on a twin room.
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Abigail
Asked on March 13th, 2025What is the ETA for the final day back to London for the Britain and Ireland Delight tour?
- CostsaverOperator•Written March 2025
If you have an Australian passport and are traveling from Newport to London, you will need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). The ETA allows you to travel within the UK, including England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Cost: £10, Validity: Up to 6 months per visit, Processing Time: Typically around 3 working days. You can apply for the ETA online or through the UK ETA app.
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Abigail
Traveler•Written March 2025I am trying to organise returning flights to Australia.
- CostsaverOperator•Written March 2025
The arrival time in London hotel is approximately at 16:30 on the last day of the trip.
- CostsaverOperator•Written March 2025
We recommend travelers to book flights if the departure date is definite.
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Solène
Asked on February 10th, 2025Is the tour confirmation process immediate?
- CostsaverOperator•Written February 2025
The booking is not confirmed until we receive notification from our local operations team.
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Philipp
Asked on January 26th, 2025What are the recommended gratuities?
- CostsaverOperator•Written January 2025
Recommended gratuities are GBP£3.50/EUR€4.00 for drivers and GBP£5.00/EUR€6.00 for Travel Directors.
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