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Britain and Ireland Explorer Guided Tour

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Ceilidh Evening and Dinner at Ghillie Dhu

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Food & Wine

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Dinner and Drive to Historic Torphichen

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Castles

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Edinburgh Castle Experience

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Religious Site

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Rosslyn Chapel

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Countryside

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Highland Farm Experience

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Castles

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Visit of Blair Castle

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Nature

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Loch Lomond Boat Trip

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Scottish Platter and Comedy Show

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Countryside

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Scenic Cruise on Lake Windermere

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Countryside

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Steam Train Ride and Windermere Cruise

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Food & Wine

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Dinner in Dublin City

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Countryside

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Monastic History of County Wicklow

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Dublin Dinner and Cabaret

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Sport

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Experience Gaelic Games

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Countryside

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Luxurious River Shannon Cruise

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Gaelic Roots

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Celtic Steps

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History

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Explore Waterford's History and Local Pub

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Irish Folk Fun

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Castles

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Cardiff Castle Tour

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Food & Wine

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A Slice of Cardiff

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Food & Wine

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Welsh Evening

When do you want to travel?

Travel

19 Days, 5 Countries and 34 Cities

Meals

18 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners

Accommodation

18 Nights

Tailor Your Trip

23 Choice Experiences

Legends, Lochs and Landmarks

Step into the stories of Great Britain and Ireland on this journey through history and natural beauty. Explore Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, feel the medieval magic of Edinburgh, and stand in awe of the sweeping Cliffs of Moher. Uncover the legacies of Vikings, Romans, and Normans. Traverse England’s stunning Lake District, and scan the eerie waters of a legendary loch for its most famous resident. 

ESSENTIALS

BY US

INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR

We know that when you travel, different people enjoy different things. That’s why we take care of all your travel essentials, while you tailor the rest.

Quality Accommodation

Comfortable Transport

Expert Travel Director

Professional Driver

Sustainable Travel

All the Big Sights

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Tailored

By You

Experiences to Tailor Your Tour

Incredible on-trip experiences you can choose to opt into based on your interests and budget. Expertly designed by our team, they get you to the heart of a destination, supercharging your tour beyond the main must-sees.

Tailor Your Trip

Trip Map

Britain Ireland Explorer US Guided Tour Map 2024

Day By Day Itinerary

19 Days trip from London to London visiting 5 Countries and 34 Cities

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Your selected trip option

Choose to book a 16-day or 19-day version of this itinerary

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19-day tour until September 2025

19-day tour until September 2025

This 19-day tour starts and ends in London, exploring Britain and Ireland's iconic landmarks along the way

Last Minute Deal

Save up to $542

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$4883

Selected Variation

19-day tour from April 2026

19-day tour from April 2026

Travelling in 2026? Choose to overnight in London at the start and end of your tour on this 19-day journey

Early Booking Deal

Save up to $602

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$4995

Selected Variation

16-day tour from April 2026

16-day tour from April 2026

Travelling in 2026? This 16-day tour starts and ends in London

Early Booking Deal

Save up to $547

pp

$4455

Selected Variation

19-day tour until September 2025

19-day tour until September 2025

This 19-day tour starts and ends in London, exploring Britain and Ireland's iconic landmarks along the way

Last Minute Deal

Save up to $542

pp

$4883

Selected Variation

19-day tour from April 2026

19-day tour from April 2026

Travelling in 2026? Choose to overnight in London at the start and end of your tour on this 19-day journey

Early Booking Deal

Save up to $602

pp

$4995

Selected Variation

16-day tour from April 2026

16-day tour from April 2026

Travelling in 2026? This 16-day tour starts and ends in London

Early Booking Deal

Save up to $547

pp

$4455

Step 1

Select Your Dates

Included Sightseeing

Bath

Visit the Georgian spa town

Belleek

Visit the Belleek Pottery Centre

Blarney

Kiss the Blarney Stone during your visit of Blarney Castle

Boyle

View the Cistercian Abbey

Cardiff

See the Principality Stadium and view Cardiff Castle

Chester

View the timbered buildings known as the 'Rows'

Cliffs of Moher

View the cliffs and visit the Atlantic Edge exhibition

County Donegal

View the 15th-century castle

Culloden

Visit the famous battlefield

Dingle Peninsula

Enjoy the beautiful scenery

Dublin

With your Local Guide, see St. Patrick's Cathedral, Christchurch Cathedral, the Georgian Squares and Trinity College

Edinburgh

Sightseeing with your Local Guide includes Princes Street, the Royal Mile and views of the Castle

Galway

See Galway Cathedral

Glasgow

View Glasgow Cathedral and George Square on your orientation tour

Glencoe

See Glencoe, also known as the 'Glen of Weeping'

Gretna Green

Visit this town, popular with eloping couples since 1754

Hadrian's Wall

View the remains of the Roman wall

Inverness

Visit the capital of the Scottish Highlands

Jedburgh

View the Jedburgh Abbey ruins

Lake District

Visit this picturesque region

Loch Ness

View the most famous loch of them all

St. Andrews

View the 18th green on St. Andrews Old Course

Stratford-upon-Avon

Visit the town of Shakespeare's birth

Waterford

Visit the Waterford Crystal Showroom

Windsor

View the Royal Castle

York

View York Minster and stroll along the Shambles

What You Can Expect On Your Trip

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

The services of a Costsaver Local Host if you stay at Costsaver's recommended London hotel

Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

Many meals and daily breakfasts included

City orientation tours

Audio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries

Extensive variety of Choice Experiences

On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WE MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

You'll make a positive impact to people, planet and wildlife on this tour

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Feel good (and do good) travel

It feels good to do good. These sustainable travel experiences help you meet inspiring people, support local communities, and make amazing memories that last a lifetime.​

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Sustainable development

Our sustainable experiences help advance 11 of the United Nations SDGs and make the world that little bit better.

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Unique to TTC

Under our sustainability strategy, we've committed to have at least one MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience on every single one of our tours by 2024.

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