What kind of accommodation will I stay in?

Our range of quality hotels provides everything you need and nothing you don’t. The majority of our hotels are of a 3- or 4-star standard, and every night's accommodation on your tour is pre-booked and included in the cost. You can find details of the specific hotels for your trip on the tour itinerary page.

Can I choose the destinations?

Once on your chosen tour, it will follow a set route selected by our team of travel experts to serve up the very best of each destination in the time you have. But with over 70 different itineraries to choose from covering 6 continents and 50+ countries, the world really is your oyster. Explore our full range of tours , and use the destination filters to see all tours visiting specific countries you might have in mind.

Who will I be travelling with?

A group of fellow travellers from all over the world who made the same excellent decision you did to book a Costsaver tour. As well as your tour companions you will also have your dedicated Driver and Travel Director with you 24/7.

What does the Costsaver crew do?

“What don’t they do?” might be an easier question to answer. Our Travel Directors eat, sleep and breath their destinations so you’ll enjoy a host of insider tips and local secrets. Friendly and passionate, they’ll make sure you’re clued up and comfortable from start to finish. They handle the logistics for you on the road, like hotel check-ins, entry tickets to attractions and all bookings and payments for any Choice Experiences you want to do. But that’s not all. Looking for tips on how to spend your free time? Your Travel Director will be there with recommendations and directions. Want to know the story behind that landmark? Chances are your Travel Director will know. Wondering where an ATM is? You guessed it, ask your Travel Director. You’ll also be joined by a dedicated Driver from the start to the end of your tour. Your Driver will get you around in comfort and style on your private, air-conditioned coach. With years of experience behind the wheel, our experienced drivers get you from A to B with no SOS in sight. So you can put the map down, put your feet up, and enjoy the ride.

How do I book and pay for the Choice Experiences?

Your Travel Director will handle all of the bookings and payments for any of the Choice Experiences you wish to do while you are on the road. This means you’re not locked into anything before your trip, giving you the ultimate flexibility to decide what you feel like doing (and what you want to pay for!) based on what you’re in the mood for then and there.

Why aren’t the add-ons included in the cost of the trip up front?

Costsaver tours have been designed this way to give you a tour with the ultimate flexibility on how you spend both your time and money on your trip. By including only the essentials in the cost, we let you decide what you want to do and where you want your travel experiences budget to go. It’s all the ease of a tour with all the flexibility of DIY travel.

Do I get any free time?

We know that some tours treat “free time” like a dirty word, but at Costsaver we LOVE free time, in fact it’s kind of our whole thing. Our tours are specifically designed to provide maximum free time for you to spend how you choose. With the travel essentials taken care of, what you do in destination is up to you. You can opt into any of the incredible Choice Experiences available in most of the destinations on your tour, but you can also opt-out and do your own thing, whether that’s checking out something else you have on your bucket list, exploring on your own, or simply chilling out in bed with a movie. That’s the beauty of the Costsaver unpackaged tour design.

Can I book as a solo single traveller?

Absolutely you can! In fact, we encourage it. A Costsavere tour is a great way to explore the world as a solo traveller. You’ll enjoy all the ease, security and cost savings of a tour but still enjoy the flexibility and freedom of DIY travel. Plus it’s a great way to meet fellow travellers from all over the world. You will be matched up with a same-sex traveller to room share with, or you can opt to have your own room. Solo room pricing can be viewed from the tour page by selecting your departure date and clicking ‘Continue’ to see the price and availability of solo rooms in the next step.

Can I travel with my partner, friends or family?

Absolutely you can! Lots of our guests travel as couples, with family or with friends. You can checkout with a single booking and you will be roomed with people from your group. Costsaver is the perfect choice when travelling together. Our unique Unpackaged Tour design means that everyone in your group can travel together but still choose the experiences that they want to do. Got a group of 9 or more? We also offer special group departures and custom group itineraries. Check out our special groups deals .

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Britain and Ireland Delight

8-Day Britain and Ireland Tour to Glasgow, Dublin & Cardiff

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Countryside

Scenic Cruise on Lake Windermere

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Food & Wine

Glasgow's Street Art & Scottish Dinner

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Castles

Edinburgh Castle Experience

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Religious Site

Rosslyn Chapel

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Castles

A Stirling Evening

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History

Titanic Experience

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Food & Wine

Belfast Walk with Fish and Chips

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Countryside

Monastic History of County Wicklow

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Entertainment

Dublin Dinner and Cabaret

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History

Explore Waterford's History and Local Pub

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Entertainment

Irish Folk Fun

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Castles

Cardiff Castle Tour

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Food & Wine

A Slice of Cardiff

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Food & Wine

Welsh Evening

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Countryside

Optional Add-On

Scenic Cruise on Lake Windermere

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Food & Wine

Optional Add-On

Glasgow's Street Art & Scottish Dinner

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Castles

Optional Add-On

Edinburgh Castle Experience

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Religious Site

Optional Add-On

Rosslyn Chapel

CHOOSE

Castles

Optional Add-On

A Stirling Evening

CHOOSE

History

Optional Add-On

Titanic Experience

CHOOSE

Food & Wine

Optional Add-On

Belfast Walk with Fish and Chips

CHOOSE

Countryside

Optional Add-On

Monastic History of County Wicklow

CHOOSE

Entertainment

Optional Add-On

Dublin Dinner and Cabaret

CHOOSE

History

Optional Add-On

Explore Waterford's History and Local Pub

CHOOSE

Entertainment

Optional Add-On

Irish Folk Fun

CHOOSE

Castles

Optional Add-On

Cardiff Castle Tour

CHOOSE

Food & Wine

Optional Add-On

A Slice of Cardiff

CHOOSE

Food & Wine

Optional Add-On

Welsh Evening

CHOOSE

Countryside

Scenic Cruise on Lake Windermere

CHOOSE

Food & Wine

Glasgow's Street Art & Scottish Dinner

CHOOSE

Castles

Edinburgh Castle Experience

CHOOSE

Religious Site

Rosslyn Chapel

CHOOSE

Castles

A Stirling Evening

CHOOSE

History

Titanic Experience

CHOOSE

Food & Wine

Belfast Walk with Fish and Chips

CHOOSE

Countryside

Monastic History of County Wicklow

CHOOSE

Entertainment

Dublin Dinner and Cabaret

CHOOSE

History

Explore Waterford's History and Local Pub

CHOOSE

Entertainment

Irish Folk Fun

CHOOSE

Castles

Cardiff Castle Tour

CHOOSE

Food & Wine

A Slice of Cardiff

CHOOSE

Food & Wine

Welsh Evening

4.3

976 Reviews

Travel

8 Days, 5 Countries, 18 Cities

Meals

7 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners

Accommodation

7 Nights

Tailor Your Trip

14 Choice Experiences

Legends and Landscapes Await

Discover the charm of Britain and Ireland on this 8-day journey through five captivating countries. Explore poetic landscapes, marvel at medieval cathedrals, and step inside ancient fortresses steeped in history. Wander Edinburgh’s iconic Royal Mile, soak in the lively spirit of Dublin, and uncover the magic of Waterford crystal and Celtic tales. From the Yorkshire Dales to fairy-tale castles, savour every moment—your way.

A close view of a cathedral and flowers in Alnwick York, England

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

Panoramic view of a lake surrounded by green hills in Lake District, England

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 Delight US Guided Tour Map 2026

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Day By Day Itinerary

8-day itinerary from London to London visiting 5 Countries and 18 Cities.

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Included Sightseeing

Bath

Visit the Georgian spa town

Belfast

See Belfast City Hall and Queen's University

Cardiff

See the University of Wales, Principality Stadium, City Hall, the National Museum and view Cardiff Castle

Dublin

Sightseeing with your Local Guide to see St. Patrick's Cathedral, Christchurch Cathedral and Trinity College

Edinburgh

Sightseeing with your Local Guide to see Princes Street, the Royal Mile and the Castle

Glasgow

View Glasgow Cathedral and George Square on your orientation tour

Kilkenny

View Kilkenny Castle and gardens

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 the Shambles

What You Can Expect On Your Trip

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

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

Ferry across the Irish Sea from Scotland to Northern Ireland and Ireland to South Wales

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

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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Beautiful scene of Farmers Walking On Rice Fields Terraces at dawn

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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Two Women In Traditional Costume Walking In The Mountains Near Moray Peru

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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LIVE, UNEDITED & INDEPENDENT REVIEWS

Hear what past travellers have to say about their Costsaver experience.

Britain and Ireland Delight trip reviews

Overall Trip Rating

4.4/

independently verified reviews

989 of reviewers would recommend to a friend.

"Whistle stop uk tour"

Wendy Goodfellow

5/5

Travelled on 11/11/2025 17:25:49

Easy to book and follow along. They communicate well and their customer service is quick to respond

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"Great way to see a number of places in a short duration"

Audrey G

4.5/5

Travelled on 11/11/2025 07:49:34

Value for money. Do your homework about weather conditions for period of travel. Good way to see

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"Brilliant in every way"

Kathy Wardrop

5/5

Travelled on 11/11/2025 07:34:43

The fast paced itinerary suited my needs perfectly and the tour leader and driver were brilliant.

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"Great timing of seeing an outline of the places and the history"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Travelled on 11/10/2025 10:17:41

*Personal information removed by Feefo* was great, very informative and knowledgeable. Concise and

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"For those that just want the highlights"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Travelled on 11/07/2025 11:41:03

Considering what little time we had in most places, I felt we saw a lot. It would have been nice to

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"wonderful vacation"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Travelled on 11/07/2025 11:17:46

everything was great but it was to fast smaller area longer time

"The tour"

Trusted Customer

4/5

Travelled on 11/07/2025 10:34:45

Enjoyed the trip We saw so many places and had so many wonderful experiences. There were people from

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"Fabulous taster tour of the UK Isle: very educational and so worth it"

Eve Prouty

4.5/5

Travelled on 11/03/2025 11:37:05

Terrific “taster” tour of the UK isle. Our director Chris and driver Tony were outstanding. The

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"Too much free time."

Trusted Customer

3/5

Travelled on 11/03/2025 09:07:28

Very little included activities. If you like shopping, maybe this is your kind of trip. I felt like

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"A Good All Around Tour"

Roger Bitner

4/5

Travelled on 11/03/2025 08:20:21

All in all it was a good tour. The extra excursions were on the expensive side. The Dublin One Hotel

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