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- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 40 - 49
- Age range 5 to 80
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore London's iconic landmarks on your own
- Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford
- Tour Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile
- Cruise on Loch Ness and spot for 'Nessie'
- Kiss the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrive London
- Day 2 London free day
- Day 3 London – Stratford-upon-Avon – York – Bradford
- Day 4 Bradford – Edinburgh
- Day 5 Edinburgh sightseeing and free time
- Day 6 Edinburgh – St. Andrews – Scottish Highlands
- Day 7 Scottish Highlands excursion
- Day 8 Scottish Highlands – Glasgow
- Day 9 Glasgow – Gretna Green – Lake District – Wrexham
- Day 10 Wrexham – Chester – Dublin
- Day 11 Dublin sightseeing and free time
- Day 12 Dublin - Boyle - Co. Donegal
- Day 13 County Donegal excursion
- Day 14 County Donegal – Galway – Cliffs of Moher – Shannon
- Day 15 Shannon – Dingle Peninsula – Co. Kerry
- Day 16 Co. Kerry – Blarney – Waterford
- Day 17 Waterford – Cardiff
- Day 18 Cardiff – Bath – Windsor – London
- Day 19 Depart 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
Novotel Brentford
HotelDays 1, 2, 18Leonardo
Hotelday 3Moxy Edinburgh Airport
HotelDays 4, 5Craiglynne
HotelDays 6, 7Ibis City Center
Hotelday 8Ramada Plaza
Hotelday 9Dublin One
HotelDays 10, 11The Abbey
HotelDays 12, 13Treacys Oakwood
Hotelday 14River Island
Hotelday 15Treacy's
Hotelday 16Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel & Spa
Hotelday 17
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Number of tours
187
Age Range
5 to 80 years old
Response time
9 hours
Response rate
84%
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- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
- CBChris· July 25th, 2024Selene and Dave were incredibly helpful and fun to be around. There was enough free time mixed in the with all the tour stop-offs that there weren't many times where we were disappointed.Show more
Costsaver commented on this reviewWe're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with our On The Road Team and the exceptional service they provided. Your feedback means the world to us. Thank you for choosing Costsaver for your travels.Trip date: July 2024 - DHDeborah· June 10th, 2024Our guide Serkan was a world of knowledge about the places we were visiting. He was able to tell us stories and facts along the way that I would not have known. I was very pleased to have traveled London, Scotland, Ireland, Wales with him. He also provided fun facts and fun games which helped pass the time on long stretches of just scenery to look at. The other folks on the bus also felt like he did a great job!Show moreCostsaver commented on this reviewThank you for being our guest and travelling with Costsaver. We are pleased that you enjoyed your journey with us and that our Travel Director significantly enhanced your experience. We will share your compliments with him.Trip date: May 2024
- MLMichael· June 4th, 2024I thought our tour leader, Serkan, did a great job in leading the tour. His knowledge of the route and history of the sights and area we toured through really added a lot of value to the trip for me. I also thought he was extremely helpful in helping us plan and book reservations while on the tour for excursions we wanted to do in the United Kingdom after we were finished with our coach tour. I felt he was honestly concerned that we got the most enjoyment out of our trip that was possible.Show moreCostsaver commented on this reviewThank you for sharing your review with us. Our Travel Director takes care of all the travel details to ensure our guests have a stress-free vacation without worrying about the paperwork. We appreciate your trust in Costsaver and thank you for being our... Show moreTrip date: May 2024
- DLDonna· May 24th, 2024Best tour leader Pete! Very attentive to every passenger and well organized. Our driver Dave was a master at navigating the busy roads and all the corkscrew turns. Both Peter and Dave made this a trip to remember. Also, hotel breakfasts were bountiful and delicious. Hotels excellant. Would recommend this tour for certain.Show moreCostsaver commented on this reviewThank you for your excellent review, it gives us great joy knowing you have enjoyed your journey with us. We hope to welcome you on tour with us again.Trip date: April 2024
Chloe· October 20th, 2023This tour was absolutely amazing. So much to see, and never enough time. But everything that I saw and everywhere I went was necessary. There was no waste of time events or towns visited. The tour guide was also just the best. Rob really went above and beyond to help people out, to explain the itinerary each day, his recommendations and ideas were super helpful. He seemed super passionate about the history and culture of the countries we visited too. The hotels were for the most part good standard. One or two I wouldn't stay at again, but they really are just a place to sleep and store your luggage while you're exploring. It's long days on the coach but the scenery well makes up for it. Nothing felt rushed, except when the trip was widening up and the days just flew by. But that's personal perception I highly recommend this tour, especially if you get Rob and TomShow moreCostsaver commented on this reviewThank you for sharing your photos and feedback during your time in Britain and Ireland. We are delighted you got to experience all the beautiful highlights these two countries offer. At Costsaver, we understand the importance of having a professional... Show more
Trip date: September 2023- TBTarry Ann· October 1st, 2023So, the vast amount of territory we covered, the competence and congeniality of our guide and the care taken by are driver are all standouts. It was promoted as an in depth historical and cultural adventure and thought the guide lived up to the billing. His considerable experience and interpersonal skills certainly shone. I was a bit disappointed in a few of the hotels, particularly the one in the Scottish Highlands which looks like a castle but instead was a 3rd floor walkup without air con on several very hot days. And of course, you cannot do anything about the uninspired British food. They haven't improved in decades! At the end of the trip, as a result of several conversations with the guide, he said the Cost Saver team would "reach out" to me about my price differential concerns. This hasn't happened. I will put together the documentation I have to support my argument that I want compensation for this differential and plan to approach you before making acomplaint to British Tourism.Show moreCostsaver commented on this reviewThank you for your review. We are thrilled to learn that our Travel Director and Coach Driver significantly contributed to making it a memorable experience during your time away with us, and their evident passion for travel greatly enhanced your overall... Show moreTrip date: September 2023
- EBElizabeth· September 28th, 2023Our tour guide, Carmila, and our drivers, two Tony’s, were EXCELLENT! The sites were awesome and will give us lasting memories! We loved most of the accommodations, but a few were a bit lacking. If I could suggest anything, make the hotels reflect the area more(and several did!) instead of the more modern concepts. These countries are old & regal…I would have preferred the same in the hotels.Show moreCostsaver commented on this reviewWe appreciate your positive feedback during your time in Britain and Ireland. We are delighted that our Travel Director and Coach Driver was professional and enthusiastic about travel, which is crucial in creating a memorable trip and enhancing your... Show moreTrip date: September 2023
- HWHUI· August 21st, 2023Except optional dinner is bit expensive and food is not that great, rest of tour is great.Show moreCostsaver commented on this reviewThank you for your feedback during your Britain and Ireland trip. We do apologise you felt that the optional dining experience offered on this trip did not meet your expectations. We have passed on your suggestions to our Product Development team, as... Show moreTrip date: July 2023
- Tina· May 31st, 2023We saw and experienced much more than I expected! Travel director and coach driver went out of their way to show us as much as possible. The atmosphere on the coach was great: some music, some quiet time, some historical and cultural teaching. Everyone got along very well.Show moreCostsaver commented on this reviewThank you for your feedback during your time in Britain and Ireland. We recognise the importance of having a professional Travel Director and Coach Driver travelling with our valuable guests to deliver incredible trips, and we are beyond thrilled to... Show moreTrip date: May 2023
- TEthayne· May 28th, 2023It was nice I liked the tour director but I wish he talked a little less about random things so I could have got some quiet time to look out the windowShow moreCostsaver commented on this reviewThank you for sharing your feedback. We have noted your comments on the Travel Director, and your feedback has been shared with the relevant departments to ensure we continue offering the best experience to our future travellers. What is more, we are... Show moreTrip date: May 2023
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Clare
Asked on February 26th, 2025How can we manage long walking distances given mobility issues?
CostsaverOperator•Written February 2025Guests may opt out of activities if walking becomes too strenuous, although physical assistance is not available.
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Ibrahim
Asked on November 20th, 2024What is the average group size for the tour?
- CostsaverOperator•Written November 2024
The average tour group size is between 40 to 45 guests.
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Angelika
Asked on October 29th, 2024Can I use my debit card in the UK during the tour?
- CostsaverOperator•Written October 2024
Debit cards are widely accepted and preferred over credit cards to save on transaction fees.
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Alexander
Asked on October 17th, 2024Are there any restrictions regarding luggage on the tour buses?
- CostsaverOperator•Written October 2024
The tour buses allow one piece of standard checked luggage and one piece of carry-on per person.
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Robin
Asked on September 29th, 2024Do you provide airport transfers?
- CostsaverOperator•Written September 2024
Departing from the hotel to the airport typically involves an arranged transfer; however, details vary based on the package.
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Liselotte
Asked on July 14th, 2024How often do the coaches have scheduled breaks?
- CostsaverOperator•Written July 2024
Coaches have scheduled breaks for safety reasons, but the exact times may vary.
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Fons
Asked on July 4th, 2024Does viewing and visiting the location mean the same?
- CostsaverOperator•Written July 2024
Viewing a location means a brief stop for sightseeing. Visiting includes a stop with time to explore the site.
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Adriana
Asked on July 1st, 2024Is there time to walk through St. Andrews Golf Course?
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Adriana
Traveler•Written July 2024Exactly which nights include a pre paid dinner?
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Adriana
Traveler•Written July 2024Do you include a tour of the ancient walled city of Chester?
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Adriana
Traveler•Written July 2024Does the sight seeing tour in Dublin include going into the 9th Century Book of Kells.
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Adriana
Traveler•Written July 2024Do we have the same tour guide on our bus for the tour?
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Adriana
Traveler•Written July 2024Does our guide walk us through the Eyre Square in Galway?
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Adriana
Traveler•Written July 2024What is included when we visit the Cliffs of Moher? What is Interactive Cliffs Exhibition at the Cliffs of Moher?
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Adriana
Traveler•Written July 2024Is the price of a "Hearty Irish Meal" included in our tour of Shannon?
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Adriana
Traveler•Written July 2024What is the cost of the Optional Walking Tour with a Local Specialist in Waterford.
- CostsaverOperator•Written July 2024
Your first stop, however, is in the seaside town of St. Andrews, most noteworthy for its 15th-century university and inspiring the origins of golf.
- CostsaverOperator•Written July 2024
The itinerary includes certain pre-paid dinners. Please refer to your specific itinerary details.
- CostsaverOperator•Written July 2024
Yes, the tour includes a visit to the ancient walled city of Chester where you can explore its rich history and unique architecture.
- CostsaverOperator•Written July 2024
The sightseeing tour in Dublin includes a visit to Trinity College, where you will have the opportunity to see the Book of Kells.
- CostsaverOperator•Written July 2024
Yes, you will have the same Travel Director with you throughout the tour, ensuring a consistent and personalized experience.
- CostsaverOperator•Written July 2024
Yes, your guide will take you through Eyre Square in Galway, providing insights into its history and significance.
- CostsaverOperator•Written July 2024
When visiting the Cliffs of Moher, you will have access to the visitor center and the Interactive Cliffs Exhibition, which provides engaging information about the cliffs, their history, and the local wildlife.
- CostsaverOperator•Written July 2024
The "Hearty Irish Meal" is an optional experience and not included in the base tour price. You can choose to add this experience to your itinerary.
- CostsaverOperator•Written July 2024
The cost of optional experiences can vary, please see the attached file.
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Adriana
Traveler•Written July 2024Is there time to walk through the Roman Baths?
- CostsaverOperator•Written July 2024
The Britain and Ireland Explorer tour includes a visit to the historic city of Bath, where you will have the opportunity to explore the Roman Baths. Typically, our itinerary allows enough time for a guided tour as well as some personal exploration within the Roman Baths complex.
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Adriana
Traveler•Written July 2024Will we be able to see Stonehenge?
- CostsaverOperator•Written July 2024
Apologies as the Stonehenge is not part of this tour.
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Abigail
Asked on June 13th, 2024Does this tour venture into Northern Ireland?
- CostsaverOperator•Written June 2024
This trip will not continue to Northern Ireland, but on day 12 you're going to visit the Belleek Pottery, across the border in Northern Ireland.
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Rick
Asked on May 14th, 2024How strenuous is the walking
- CostsaverOperator•Written May 2024
The walking is medium distance and some uneven surfaces, 1-3 miles of walking per day.
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