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?

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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 traveler?

Absolutely you can! In fact, we encourage it. A Costsaver tour is a great way to explore the world as a solo traveler. 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 travelers from all over the world. You will be matched up with a same-sex traveler 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.

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Britain and Ireland Explorer

19-Day Britain and Ireland Tour to Scottish Highlands, Dublin, Cardiff & Bath

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Ceilidh Evening and Dinner at Ghillie Dhu

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Dinner in Torphichen

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Castles

Edinburgh Castle Experience

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Religious Site

Rosslyn Chapel

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Highland Farm Experience

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Castles

Blair Castle Visit

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Nature

Loch Lomond Boat Trip

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Scottish Platter and Comedy Show

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Countryside

Scenic Cruise on Lake Windermere

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Steam Train Ride and Windermere Cruise

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Dinner in Dublin City

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Monastic History of County Wicklow

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Dublin Dinner and Cabaret

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Experience Gaelic Games

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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

Explore Waterford's History and Local Pub

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Irish Folk Fun

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Castles

Cardiff Castle Tour

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A Slice of Cardiff

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Food & Wine

Welsh Evening

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Optional Add-On

Ceilidh Evening and Dinner at Ghillie Dhu

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Food & Wine

Optional Add-On

Dinner in Torphichen

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Castles

Optional Add-On

Edinburgh Castle Experience

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Religious Site

Optional Add-On

Rosslyn Chapel

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Countryside

Optional Add-On

Highland Farm Experience

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Castles

Optional Add-On

Blair Castle Visit

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Nature

Optional Add-On

Loch Lomond Boat Trip

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Entertainment

Optional Add-On

Scottish Platter and Comedy Show

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Countryside

Optional Add-On

Scenic Cruise on Lake Windermere

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Countryside

Optional Add-On

Steam Train Ride and Windermere Cruise

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Food & Wine

Optional Add-On

Dinner in Dublin City

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Countryside

Optional Add-On

Monastic History of County Wicklow

CHOOSE

Entertainment

Optional Add-On

Dublin Dinner and Cabaret

CHOOSE

Sport

Optional Add-On

Experience Gaelic Games

CHOOSE

Countryside

Optional Add-On

Luxurious River Shannon Cruise

CHOOSE

Entertainment

Optional Add-On

Gaelic Roots

CHOOSE

Entertainment

Optional Add-On

Celtic Steps

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

Entertainment

Ceilidh Evening and Dinner at Ghillie Dhu

CHOOSE

Food & Wine

Dinner in Torphichen

CHOOSE

Castles

Edinburgh Castle Experience

CHOOSE

Religious Site

Rosslyn Chapel

CHOOSE

Countryside

Highland Farm Experience

CHOOSE

Castles

Blair Castle Visit

CHOOSE

Nature

Loch Lomond Boat Trip

CHOOSE

Entertainment

Scottish Platter and Comedy Show

CHOOSE

Countryside

Scenic Cruise on Lake Windermere

CHOOSE

Countryside

Steam Train Ride and Windermere Cruise

CHOOSE

Food & Wine

Dinner in Dublin City

CHOOSE

Countryside

Monastic History of County Wicklow

CHOOSE

Entertainment

Dublin Dinner and Cabaret

CHOOSE

Sport

Experience Gaelic Games

CHOOSE

Countryside

Luxurious River Shannon Cruise

CHOOSE

Entertainment

Gaelic Roots

CHOOSE

Entertainment

Celtic Steps

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

4.4

629 Reviews

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19 Days, 5 Countries, 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.

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ESSENTIALS

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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

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

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Day By Day Itinerary

19-day itinerary from London to London visiting 5 Countries and 34 Cities.

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Included Sightseeing

Bath

Visit the Georgian spa town

Belleek

Visit the Belleek Pottery Center

Blarney

Kiss the Blarney Stone during your visit of Blarney Castle

Boyle

View the Cistercian Abbey

Cardiff

See the University of Wales, Principality Stadium, City Hall, the National Museum, 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 utilized.

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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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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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 Explorer trip reviews

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645 of reviewers would recommend to a friend.

"Britain & Ireland Explorer"

Linda Battisson

4.5/5

Travelled on 06/29/2026 08:07:22

My Costsaver Tour was very well organised. Optional extras was whittled down though to Popular

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"Amazing whirlwind tour. Loved learning about the different countries"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Travelled on 06/10/2026 11:58:10

Tour director and city guides were excellent. Both very knowledgeable of cities and countries. Made

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"Great guides, mediocre accommodations."

Trusted Customer

4/5

Travelled on 06/10/2026 11:55:20

Accommodations are mediocre. All of the guides were excellent. If you choose an excursion it may not

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"Disappointed"

Trusted Customer

3/5

Travelled on 06/10/2026 11:13:14

The organized tour is ok, but to be aware all the details. The website informations are not enough

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"100% the best experience ever!"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Travelled on 06/05/2026 11:18:03

Amazing guide and driver! Great destinations and local guides. Well worth the experience and the

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"Cruising the Country side!"

Trusted Customer

4/5

Travelled on 06/05/2026 11:13:04

If you are wanting to see the countryside I think the tour was great. Our tour guide was good and

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"An outstanding adventure"

David Prince

5/5

Travelled on 06/02/2026 08:43:12

The entire trip services, assistance, punctuality, etc. was absolutely top-notch. We had a wonderful

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"Very informative great that we stopped every 2 hours.it stoppe very 2 hours"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Travelled on 06/02/2026 06:58:22

The tour director and drivers were excellent. It's was great to have breakfast with the trip. Also

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"Great Britain tour May 2026"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Travelled on 06/01/2026 15:18:49

*Personal information removed by Feefo* was an excellent guide. He gave all sorts of interesting

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"20 days around Britain!!"

Peter Vincent

5/5

Travelled on 05/12/2026 07:47:31

Your tour director Matt & driver Steph were ecellent. Very pleasant and knowledgeable host & very

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