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- Costsaver
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Partially Guided
- Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
- Guided in English
- Group Size 40 - 52
- Age range 5 to 80
Places You’ll See

Highlights
- Explore Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford
- Cross Hadrian's Wall into Scotland
- Tour Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile
- Cruise on Loch Lomond with optional tour
- 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 3Courtyard by Marriott
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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Customer Reviews
- 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 moreCostsaver 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 moreTrip 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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- -10%From Sunday6 Jul, 2025To Monday21 Jul, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:$6,095$5,48616 Days VersionView this tour
- -10%From Sunday20 Jul, 2025To Monday4 Aug, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$6,095$5,48616 Days VersionView this tour
- From Sunday3 Aug, 2025To Monday18 Aug, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$6,45016 Days VersionView this tour
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Connie
Asked on March 28th, 2025Are there any outdoor hikes on this tour?
- CostsaverOperator•Written March 2025
Apologies as there is no outdoor hiking included on this tour.
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Hannah
Asked on February 6th, 2025Are there dates for September 26 yet
- CostsaverOperator•Written February 2025
We would like to clarify whether you are inquiring about September 26, 2025, or September 2026. For September 2025, we have multiple departure dates available on the 7th, 14th, and 21st, but unfortunately, we do not have a departure scheduled for September 26, 2025. If you are asking about September 2026, we currently do not have any departure dates available for that year. We recommend checking back with us periodically or reaching out about three months prior to 2026 to inquire about availability.
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Lynda
Asked on December 18th, 2024Can you tell me the prices of the optional experiences offered on this tour?
- CostsaverOperator•Written December 2024
We have attached the itinerary for this trip that includes the optional exprience and cost for each activity. Please be noted, the optional experiences are subject to availability and may change for any number of reasons. The Travel Director will provide a final list of optional experiences at the start of the trip.
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Lee
Asked on December 15th, 2024Does this trip include the Cliff Mohrs? Are the hotels located in city center. Is the first day a free day? What do you mean by PARTIAL GUIDED?
- CostsaverOperator•Written December 2024
This trip includes the Cliffs of Moher. Most of the hotels we use on our tours are located in the city center. The first day is an included accommodation so if you would like to visit some place in London by yourself, you may do so on your free time on Day 1. Partial Guided means there will be no Travel Director to accompany you at some days.
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Lee
Traveler•Written December 2024What does PARTIALLY GUIDED mean? Is that the same as the FREE TIME offered?
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Lee
Traveler•Written December 2024Does this trip include Liverpool? Also, I am interested in the August 15,2025 tour. Also, would the final payment due be 60 days prior to departure (June timeframe)?
- CostsaverOperator•Written December 2024
Partially Guided tour means there will be a day where you will explore during your free time on your own, unescorted. This tour includes Cardiff but not Liverpool, Belfast, and the Stonehenge. If you would like to take advantage of the promo 'The Big Tour Sale', it will be less 10% but the final payment due will be 120 days prior to departure. If this promo won't be applied to your booking, final payment will be due 60 days prior to departure.
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Lee
Traveler•Written December 2024When is the meet and greet with the tour guide and other patrons for the August 15 - September 2, 2025 tour? I would arrive August 15th. Is there a meet and greet that evening on August 15th?
- CostsaverOperator•Written December 2024
You will have the opportunity to meet the travel director and your fellow travelers on Day 3 of the itinerary. This meet and greet will be a great chance to connect and share in the excitement of the adventure ahead.
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Lee
Traveler•Written December 2024On the free day in London (1st and 2nd day) is there a sign up excursion for sightseeing London? Is there a hotel transfer to and from sights?
- CostsaverOperator•Written December 2024
While there is no scheduled sign-up excursion for sightseeing included, London offers a wealth of attractions and activities that you can enjoy independently. Regarding hotel transfers to and from sights, you might need to arrange your own transport or have assistance directly from the hotel. London has an excellent public transportation system, including buses and the Underground, which makes getting around the city convenient and efficient.
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Rick
Asked on November 26th, 2024Do you have any April 2026 dates coming available soon?
- CostsaverOperator•Written November 2024
We currently do not have information on when the 2026 dates will be available. At this time, there are no available dates for the year 2026.
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Michele
Asked on November 23rd, 2024How strict and rationale for restriction? I am 82 good shape etc, wife 75
- CostsaverOperator•Written November 2024
You may still join this wonderful adventure with your wife.
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