Exploring Britain & Ireland featuring England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales

What's Included

• Transport

  Travel through stunning landscapes and vibrant cities via overnight flights, high-speed trains, and ferries, ensuring a seamless and comfortable journey across England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.

• Accommodation

  Stay in comfort at the Mercure Edinburgh Haymarket Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton York, Meliá White House, Clayton Hotel, Fitzwilton Hotel Granville Hotel, Scotts Hotel, and Riu Plaza The Gresham, offering a blend of modern amenities and traditional charm throughout your journey.

• Meals

  Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea in London and a whisky-inspired dinner in Edinburgh.

• Guided Tours

  Locally guided city tours in Edinburgh and London, including visits to Edinburgh Castle and a panoramic city tour of London.

• Cultural Experiences

  Enjoy an evening of traditional Irish song and dance in Dublin and delve into Scottish culture with a whisky-inspired dinner.

• Sightseeing

  Visit iconic sites such as Stonehenge, the Roman Bath Museum, York Minster, and Cardiff Castle.

What's Not Included

• Optional Excursions

  Optional excursions such as a visit to Windsor Castle are not included and may require additional fees.
  
  

• Personal Expenses

  Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
  
  

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.
  
  

• Gratuities

  Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.
  
  

Experiences

Behold the sights of Killarney on a traditional jaunting car.Visit an innovative 500-acre family farm in the Scottish Borders.Enjoy an evening of traditional Irish song and dance in Dublin.

Options

London: Windsor Castle Step into the formal world of the British Monarchy when you visit the stately and expansive Windsor Castle. His Majesty King Charles III uses Windsor as both a private home and as a Royal residence where formal duties of state are performed. Windsor’s 1,000 rooms comprise the largest inhabited castle in the world. It dates back to the 1070s, when William the Conqueror built the original wooden structure, now replaced by the grand stone edifices. Explore one of Britain’s most visited historic buildings, its precincts, and the State Apartments, which house a delightful collection of Royal art treasures. Enjoy time for lunch in the quaint town of Windsor before heading back to London. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit the castle that houses so much British history and lore is not to be missed! Duration approximately 6 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 8 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.

Culinaries

Delve into Scottish culture with a whisky-inspired dinner.Explore Wales’ rich cultural heritage at an evening of Welsh music, poetry and cuisine.Experience a traditional afternoon tea in London.

Must See

Ponder ancient mysteries at Stonehenge.Experience the Ring of Kerry, one of the world’s great coastal roads.Explore the Roman Bath Museum's 2,000-year-old elaborate spas.Visit York’s incredible Minster, the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe.

Choice Highlights

Edinburgh Edinburgh is the capital and second most populous city in Scotland. Edinburgh has been recognized as the capital of Scotland since the 15th century. The city's various historical and cultural attractions, as well as the appeal to the tourist market, makes Edinburgh the most popular tourist destination in the UK after London, attracting over 1 million overseas visitors each year.

York The historic walled city of York in North Yorkshire is located in the northern part of England. Today York is still encircled by its ancient medieval walls. York was founded by the Romans in A.D. 71 and is considered to be one of the great cities of the medieval world.

High-Speed Train

London A world in a city is a common way to describe the capital of England and its 9 million inhabitants. A cultural melting pot of over 230 nationalities, London is the financial, political and cultural capital of the UK and has a history dating before the Romans in A.D. 43.

Afternoon Tea

Stonehenge This mysterious formation dates back to the Stone Age. Explore various theories on how the colossal stones arrived at the location and their purpose.

Bath Bath is a city in Somerset, southwest England located 97 miles west of London. The city is known for the Roman baths located here that the early Romans built. In the Georgian era the city became a popular spa town, and today many tourists come to view the Roman baths. In addition to the Roman baths and hot springs, Bath is also known for its Georgian architecture.

Wales Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain. It is bordered by England to the east, the Irish Sea to the north and west, and the Bristol Channel to the south. Wales is populated by over 3 million people; its capital city being Cardiff. Wales uses the pound sterling as their currency.

Cardiff Castle

St. Fagan's National Museum of History or Free Time in Cardiff This afternoon in Cardiff you have the choice between two activities. First, you can choose to visit St. Fagan's National Museum of History, an open-air museum chronicling the history, culture and the architecture of the Welsh people. Located on the edge of the city, this museum contains over 40 original buildings from different historical times, including workers' terraced cottages, farmhouses, shops, a chapel and old schoolhouse. In addition, there is a re-created Celtic village, and the 16th century manor houses and gardens to explore. Or, you can choose to have time at leisure to explore Cardiff's historical center further, including its shops and restaurants.



St. Fagan's National Museum of History

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Free Time in Cardiff

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Welsh Evening

Waterford Waterford is Ireland's oldest city with a history that dates back to Viking times. This busy port city on a tidal reach of the River Suir is known as the home of the famous Waterford crystal.

House of Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre or Walking Tour of Waterford City While in Waterford you have the choice between two activities. First, you can choose to visit Waterford Crystal’s impressive new factory and see first-hand the centuries-old tradition of Irish crystal making. Feel the heat of the furnace and marvel at the skills of the craftsmen on a guided tour of the facility. After the tour, perhaps you’ll indulge your passion for the world’s most famous crystal in the factory’s lavish retail store, which houses the largest collection of Waterford Crystal found anywhere in the world! Or, you can choose to join a local guide and explore 1,100 years of Waterford's history. From the Vikings to the Victorians, discover why Ireland’s oldest city is also one of its most important in terms of history, culture, and trade.



House of Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre

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Walking Tour of Waterford City

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Blarney Castle Blarney Castle is a medieval castle in Blarney near County Cork, Ireland. The castle was built nearly 600 years ago by Cormac MacCarthy. The castle is very popular with tourists because of the Stone of Eloquence, more commonly referred to as the Blarney Stone. Millions of tourists have flocked to the castle in kiss the Blarney Stone, located at the top of the castle.

Killarney Killarney is a town in County Kerry in southwestern Ireland. The town is on the shores of Lough Leane which is a part of Killarney National Park. Killarney has been welcoming tourists and visitors for over 250 years.

Ring of Kerry The Ring of Kerry is a 111-mile-long circular tourist route in County Kerry in southwestern Ireland. It is Ireland’s longest and one of its most diverse big circle driving routes. The route features beautiful beaches, lakes, medieval ruins, mountains and lakes. Driving The Ring is a very popular daytrip for tourists visiting the area, especially in the summer months.

Jaunting Car Ride A Jaunting Car Ride refers to a two wheeled carriage pulled by a single horse, with seating for 2 or 4 people placed back to back. This was the main mode of transport for people in Dublin throughout the 19th century and around other parts of Ireland at that time. Jaunting cars are primarily used in Ireland today for tourists.

Dublin Dublin is the capital and the largest city in Ireland. Dublin is located on Ireland’s east coast, and sits at the mouth of the River Liffey. Dublin was founded in 841 by the Vikings. Today, Dublin is the economic center of Ireland and the historical and contemporary center for industry, education and the arts.

Dublin City Tour by Bus or Dublin City Walking Tour Today you have the choice of joining a local guide for a panoramic tour of Dublin by bus that drives by the major sites, or you may wish to explore on foot with a local guide and see many of the landmarks up close and personal. The coach option allows minimal stops for photographs and very little walking. If you choose the walking tour, you should wear comfortable shoes and expect to the tour to last around 3 hours at a leisurely pace.



Dublin City Tour by Bus

Activity Level 2: This tour is roughly 3 hours in length and requires minimal walking. There will be several opportunities to get on/off the coach for photos.



Dublin City Walking Tour

Activity Level 3: Must be able to walk for 3 hours at a leisurely pace over flat surfaces. Must have comfortable walking shoes and appropriate rain gear is recommended.

Traditional Irish Night

Mode of Transport

Travel through stunning landscapes and vibrant cities via overnight flights, high-speed trains, and ferries, ensuring a seamless and comfortable journey across England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.