View allA lot of memories and amazing time. Happy to make one of my dream travel list true.
Ana, traveled in June
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- Platinum Operator
- 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
83
Age Range
10 to 80 years old
Response time
9 hours
Response rate
92%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodExcellent
- BMBlair· July 29th, 2025Great tour by ExPat, with an excellent tour leader, Brandon, and an amazing bus driver, Robert. We saw everything we had hoped to see and enjoyed every minute.Show moreTrip date: July 2025
- EEEdith· July 29th, 2025Tour Guide very knowledgableShow more
Trip date: July 2025 - Melissa· July 25th, 2025It was an amazing tour jam packed with all of the highlights and some unexpected gem's!Show moreTrip date: July 2025
- JMJennifer· July 1st, 2025I’m booked before I realised all the hidden costs I thought all optionals should have been explained better instead of learning there were heaps more when on tourShow moreTrip date: June 2025
- Adele Joan· June 25th, 2025Hotels are too far away from anything.Show moreTrip date: June 2025
- Ana· June 19th, 2025Very knowledgeable guide, empathetic and spontaneous. Happy to make one of my dream travel list true with Brandon and Robert. A lot of memories and amazing time.Show moreTrip date: April 2025
- TBTeri· June 5th, 2025The only downside was some days the itinerary was overpacked. No - I didn’t have to sign up for optional excursions but wanted the whole experience. Our guide was great!Show moreTrip date: May 2025
- Jane· May 30th, 2025I had an amazing experience! The trip was so well organized. There was adequate time at each stop. The extra excursions were so worth it. From watching sheep herding to experiencing the wonderful castles we visited it was a trip of a lifetime. Our tour guide Ken was excellent. He provided interesting background information and was clear and concise about what was happening each day. He really made our trip stress free! Thanks for such a great tour!Show moreTrip date: May 2025
- Brian· May 21st, 2025Itinerary was great, a bit rushed sometimes eg. Titanic Museum Experience, not enough time perhaps an extra hour to complete all 4 levels. Our guide Troy Cairns was amazing.... so knowledgeable, friendly, caring and blended well with the group. He looked after us well!! Ashley our coach driver was also fantastic. What a driver!!!! So friendly and happy natured.Show moreTrip date: May 2025
- MJMuriel· May 3rd, 2025Had a wonderful tour. Our guide Luke Watson was very knowledgeable, kind, friendly, helpful and entertaining. Some days were long, but overall it was goodShow moreTrip date: April 2025
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- From Monday11 Aug, 2025To Saturday23 Aug, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $5,330 per person
- From Monday18 Aug, 2025To Saturday30 Aug, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $4,975 per person
- 1 Other Unavailable Departure
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Monday25 Aug, 2025To Saturday6 Sep, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutFrom:NZ $4,975 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Monday1 Sep, 2025To Saturday13 Sep, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $5,330 per person
- From Monday8 Sep, 2025To Saturday20 Sep, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $4,975 per person
- 1 Other Unavailable Departure
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Monday15 Sep, 2025To Saturday27 Sep, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutFrom:NZ $4,975 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Monday29 Sep, 2025To Saturday11 Oct, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutFrom:NZ $5,330 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-14%From Monday13 Apr, 2026To Saturday25 Apr, 2026EnglishFrom:$5,580NZ $4,795 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-14%From Monday20 Apr, 2026To Saturday2 May, 2026EnglishFrom:$5,580NZ $4,795 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-10%From Monday27 Apr, 2026To Saturday9 May, 2026EnglishFrom:$5,580NZ $5,035 per personMultiple Room Types
What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- K
Kathryn
Asked on June 18th, 2025do i guarantee to have it for all nights?
Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written June 2025Yes — 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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Kenneth
Asked on May 25th, 2025What is the price for a solo traveler without airfare
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written May 2025
For a Solo Traveller, you have 2 Options. You can book the tour with the current website price for 1 Pax, and that would place you in a Shared Accommodation with another solo traveller of the same gender, or you can book the tour and add a Single Room Upgrade if you do not wish to share your room accommodations for the tour. Current Website Price for 1 Pax: 2,985 USD. Single Room Upgrade: 1,625 USD
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Tammy
Asked on May 23rd, 2025The visit to Stonehenge is included as I can see, is there any extra payment for this activity?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written May 2025
Yes, Stonehenge is an optional excursion offered on tour at an additional cost.
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Kate
Asked on May 16th, 2025Is airfare included
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written May 2025
Airfare is not included in our tour packages, so you'll need to arrange your flights separately. The Best of UK & Ireland tour is a fantastic way to explore the highlights of England, Scotland, and Ireland in one seamless journey. From historic landmarks and vibrant cities to stunning countryside and coastal views, it's a well-rounded adventure with expert tour leaders, comfortable transport, and great accommodations all included.
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Rhonda
Asked on May 14th, 2025Where can we find excursions? total cost for trip if deposit given by May 20th and is it eligible for Discount code? Is it best to arrive day before or more? Size of luggage restrictions? Best transport to and from airport? Are there Government fees other than new visas? What can you tell me about insurance through Cover Genius? We are hoping to do this trip for our birthdays I will turn 69 and my companion will turn 82 during the trip.
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written May 2025
Once you have a confirmed booking, we can send you a link to the Tour's Help Center Page to view the list of Optionals offered for this tour, with their description and price per person. For the Discount Code, that would be applied during the checkout process. Most customers prefer to arrive a day early. Each Traveller is allowed to bring one main piece of luggage weighing no more than 20kg, and one small soft bag for hand luggage weighing a maximum of 7kg. We recommend using public transport for airport-to-hotel transportation.
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Molly
Asked on April 26th, 2025Do you have any tours like this one that includes going to Culloden Battlefield?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written April 2025
We regrettably do not have that type of tour as of this point.
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Alison
Asked on April 18th, 2025Is there a waiting list for April 28, 2025 departure date?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written April 2025
The departure of the tour is already closed for new bookings, even if a traveler cancels from that tour.
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Kathleen
Asked on April 8th, 2025Where in London does the trip begin?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written April 2025
For this tour departure there are two provisional meeting points namely: Outside Hotel Novotel at Greenwich station at 06:30 AM, Address: 173-185 Greenwich High Rd, London SE10 8JA, United Kingdom. Provisional meeting point 2: Hotel lobby at Holiday Inn Express, Greenwich at 07:00 AM, Address: Bugsby's Way, London SE10 0GD, United Kingdom.
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Kathleen
Traveler•Written April 2025Is there a shuttle from the airport?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written April 2025
Since your Pre Tour Accommodation is directly with the Hotel, I would recommend to reach out to them to check if Shuttle Service is provided.
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