View allIt was an amazing tour jam packed with all of the highlights and some unexpected gem's!
Melissa, traveled in July
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- Expat Explore Travel
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- 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 1 - 50
- Ages 10+
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Marvel at the Cliffs of Moher and the magnificent Giant's Causeway
- Tours of Belfast, Edinburgh, Liverpool and Dublin
- Drive through the iconic Scottish Highlands and visit the shores of Loch Ness
- Visit the historic Blarney Castle and Stratford-upon-Avon
- Option to explore Stonehenge and the Roman Baths
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 London - Stonehenge - Bath - Cardiff
- Day 2 Cardiff - Stratford-upon-Avon - Liverpool
- Day 3 Liverpool - Dublin
- Day 4 Dublin: Free Day
- Day 5 Dublin - Waterford - Blarney Castle - Killarney
- Day 6 Killarney: Free Day
- Day 7 Killarney - Cliffs of Moher - Galway - County Sligo
- Day 8 County Sligo - Derry - Giant’s Causeway - Belfast
- Day 9 Belfast - Highlands
- Day 10 Glencoe - Loch Ness - Edinburgh
- Day 11 Edinburgh: Free Day
- Day 12 Edinburgh - Alnwick - York
- Day 13 York - Cambridge - 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
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Operated by
Expat Explore Travel
Number of tours
85
Age Range
10 to 80 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
88%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodExcellent
- Jae· September 25th, 2025My trip big trip was to Ireland 2025 and this tour was PERFECT!!! Gerry our tour guide was VERY knowledgeable and easy going. Gerry always was very professional and kind to everyone on the tour. he made sure that we were always aware of the history of the locations we went to and always gave great suggestions for food and place to sight see on our free time. Never did we feel rushed.Gerry always made sure we were safe and if we had any questions he always made sure to answer them. Tony our driver was amazing as well he was always safe and made sure we always made it on time to our destinations. Definitely would tour with these two gents again anyhwere!!!Show moreTrip date: August 2025
- RJRonald· September 24th, 2025It would have been helpful to know the cost of the optional excursions prior to the trip in order to make sure you had sufficient currency to cover those. It was a bit tasking scrambling around trying to find ATM’s.Show moreTrip date: September 2025
- RRay Lehmann.· September 22nd, 2025A very busy but fulfilling trip. Our tour leader, Aiden was exceptional! We were able to see all of the things that we wanted.Show moreTrip date: September 2025
- NSNik· September 21st, 2025Would have preferred staying in Liverpool two nights instead of traveling to Cardiff just to stay the night, or at least explored more of Cardiff (perhaps Cardiff castle over Bath?) I also feel we needed more time in Belfast to explore Titanic museum- felt rushed there and did not get to see all of the museum.Show moreTrip date: August 2025
- Laurie· August 27th, 2025Overall lovely, but would have liked to see more of Wales and Scotland and a little less of Ireland. Tour guide was very good. Hotels that have a little better accessibility would be a great improvement - both for closer vicinity to cities/towns and for people with even minor mobility issues.Show moreTrip date: August 2025
- KDKim· August 27th, 2025Well organised, first time with Expat and visiting the UK and Ireland. While we enjoyed it, we think 15 days would be better suited to allow for some downtimeShow moreTrip date: August 2025
- Bruce· August 26th, 2025We both loved our tour. Our host Luke was incredible with both knowledge and attitude that made our side tours all the more exciting. Driver Russel was the best at handling tight roads and locations and always was spot-on time. The accomodations were fine, but we would have preferred less fancy hotels and bee closer to the downtown of cities like Dublin and Edinburah. 4-Star hotels are not needed for us. No a complaint, just our observations. My wife became ill during the last 2 days of our tour and Luke, Russel and all your staff made her feel as good as she possibly could, offering suggestions for locations to get medical help and or treatments. Very much appreciated. Will for sure recommend Tour Radar and EcoTours to all our friends and family. Thank you for a wonderful vacation adventure.Show more
Trip date: August 2025 - CPChris· August 22nd, 2025Tour guide Troy and bus driver Gareth were excellent, friendly, knowledgeable and patient.Show moreTrip date: August 2025
- CPChris· August 22nd, 2025Overall value for money was good. Tour host Troy was excellent as were our bus drivers. Itinerary could be improved with Northern Ireland content reduced. And add in say Cornwall.Show moreTrip date: August 2025
- SWSusan· August 22nd, 2025Our tour guide Troy, was very good and gave us a lot of excellent information about the places we visited, while attending to our needs I learned a lot. The food was pretty good, but I wish we had more salads, and a few meals were not tasty. My biggest problem with this trip was that we had to walk about 4 miles every day. I’m a senior citizen and this was just too strenuous for my husband and meShow moreTrip date: July 2025
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- Instant Confirmation-10%From Monday13 Apr, 2026To Saturday25 Apr, 2026EnglishFrom:$5,580NZ $5,035 per personMultiple Room Types
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Deborah
Asked on August 10th, 2025I am looking at the optional excursions for this tour and would like to have some additional information related to daily timing so I can make decisions related to managing my rest appropriately. What time is breakfast each day? When does the bus depart each day? What is the approximate timing of each of the optional excursions in the day? When are the dinners scheduled and the approximate end times for each of the optional dinners? Also, are there any other parts of the tour other than the Ring of Kerry where I would be close to animals, I have asthma and could not do a horse drawn carriage ride.
Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written August 2025The Included Breakfasts on the tour usually starts at around 6:30AM-7:30 AM and after that, the Itinerary for the day is followed. Our Optional Excursions are incorporated in the Tour's Itinerary during the Free Times and Free Days and if customers wish to not join the Optional Excursions, that is time that is allocated for them to enjoy the City that they are in, however way they would like to. Actual Timings are subject to change due to multiple factors which is why it is not readily available or provided to customers.
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Rachael
Asked on August 9th, 2025Do you pay commission to travel agencies?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written August 2025
We understand that you're interested in earning commission as a travel agent through our platform. To get started, you will need to register and book as a Travel Agent on our website. By doing so, you can earn up to 12% commission on your bookings.
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Evelyn
Asked on July 29th, 2025How much in euros and pounds should we get before going on the tour?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written July 2025
We recommend budgeting €25-€40 per day (this excludes optional excursions). This will cover meals not provided, drinks, snacks, entrance fees, souvenirs and local transport for free days. Bring a little more than you think you'll need to cover emergencies or unexpected souvenirs.
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Molly
Asked on July 14th, 2025Is it possible to book a hotel before and after the tour in London?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written July 2025
We do not offer airport transfers. Once the meeting point is confirmed, we'd be happy to recommend some external options or third-party providers you can arrange with directly.
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written July 2025
The tour typically starts around 6:30 AM on the first day and finishes around 6:00 PM on the last day, traffic dependent.
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Molly
Traveler•Written July 2025When does the tour start and end in London?
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Molly
Traveler•Written July 2025Are airport transfers available?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written July 2025
We are currently unable to facilitate accommodation arrangements directly. We suggest exploring local accommodation options that best suit your preferences and schedule. Travelers often find trusted booking platforms and local listings helpful for securing additional lodging.
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Joy
Asked on July 11th, 2025Which airport in London Coming from Canada April 20/26
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written July 2025
If you're flying from Montreal (YUL) to begin the Best of UK & Ireland tour starting in London on April 20, 2026, you should plan to fly into: London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Non-stop flights are available daily from Montreal (YUL) to London Heathrow (LHR) via Air Canada, British Airways, and Aer Lingus. Flight times average around 6 hours 50 minutes. Typically 2-3 direct flights per day, with airlines offering service in Economy, Premium Economy, and Business classes.
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Joy
Traveler•Written July 2025Is there transportation to the hotel that you provide for the tour And if so what is the price
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written July 2025
Airport transfers are not included or arranged by Expat Explore. However, once your booking is confirmed, we'll be happy to provide external links and third-party transport providers that you can consider for getting to and from the hotel.
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Josh
Asked on July 10th, 2025My wife and I are thinking of a European bus tour in 2027. When booking is it possible to fly using your flights but arrive a week early? This would allow us to visit a couple of extra places at our own expense. We would then meet up with the tour to start bus trip.
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written July 2025
Absolutely, arriving early for your European bus tour is a fantastic idea—and yes, it's totally doable! Since the 2027 tour dates haven't been released yet, it's a great time to start thinking ahead about what you'd like to see and how long you want to explore on your own before joining the group. This tour is offered as a Land-Only package, meaning flights are not included and not booked through Expat Explore. This gives you the flexibility to plan your flights independently, including arriving a week early, as you mentioned.
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Stephanie
Asked on July 8th, 2025can we get a full list of the optionals and an approximate cost for each
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written July 2025
Optional Excursions include: Stonehenge visit for £28, Shakespeare's Birthplace & Afternoon Tea Experience for £45, The Beatles Story & Museum for £20, Ireland's Identity tour for €69, Whiskey & Guinness Experience for €69, Irish Music Evening for €69, Ring of Kerry Day Trip for €60, Tales of Galway for €35, Titanic Belfast Experience for €30, Loch Ness Cruise for £25, Sights of Stirling for £25, Conquer the Capital Edinburgh for £45, Heart of Scotland Dinner & Show for £75, Alnwick Castle Only for £22, Alnwick Garden Only for £16, and Alnwick Castle & Gardens for £33.
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Kathryn
Asked on June 18th, 2025do i guarantee to have it for all nights?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written June 2025
Yes — if you choose to pay for the single supplement, you are guaranteed to have a private room for all nights of the tour, including any overnight stays listed in the itinerary. (Single Supplement Upgrade is subject to availability)
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Kathryn
Traveler•Written June 2025I would like to find out each day's driving or traveling time with "Best of UK & Ireland (15 days). Also it looks like I will need a pre- and post night in London with my flight's schedule. Should we do it ourselves or you can help
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written June 2025
It is difficult to tell you exactly how long you will spend on the coach as some driving days are longer than others. We can assure you that we try to make our journeys as comfortable as possible. Many of the countries we visit are vast and varied, and there will be some long driving days on your tour. This gives you the opportunity to enjoy watching the changing countryside as it rolls past your window, to share music with your fellow travellers, watch a few movies or get involved in some of the games and quizzes hosted by your tour leader. We make regular stops for your comfort every 2-2.5 hours, so you will get to stretch your legs and get something to eat on a regular basis. Regrettably, we are unable to assist in reserving pre and post-accommodation. You can use Booking.com for your reservations.
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Donald
Asked on June 10th, 2025Where is the itinerary? I would like to know where we start.
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written June 2025
The tour begins in London, where you'll meet your tour leader and fellow travelers.
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Stephanie
Asked on May 30th, 2025Would you provide airport transfer?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written May 2025
Regrettably, we can no longer assist with transfers. We recommend using public transport for airport-to-hotel transportation.
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