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Best of UK & Ireland

13 days
Start and end in London
4.7
388 traveler reviews
Best of UK & Ireland - Expat Explore Travel
  • Explorer
  • Family
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
  • Coach / Bus
  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 50
Age range 10 to 75
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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

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 London - Stonehenge - Bath - Cardiff
  2. Day 2 Cardiff - Stratford-upon-Avon - Liverpool
  3. Day 3 Liverpool - Dublin
  4. Day 4 Dublin: Free Day
  5. Day 5 Dublin - Waterford - Blarney Castle - Killarney
  6. Day 6 Killarney: Free Day
  7. Day 7 Killarney - Cliffs of Moher - Galway - County Sligo
  8. Day 8 County Sligo - Derry - Giant’s Causeway - Belfast
  9. Day 9 Belfast - Highlands
  10. Day 10 Glencoe - Loch Ness - Edinburgh
  11. Day 11 Edinburgh: Free Day
  12. Day 12 Edinburgh - Alnwick - York
  13. Day 13 York - Cambridge - London
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  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
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Age Range

10 to 80 years old

Response time

8 hours

Response rate

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  • Best of UK & Ireland reviewer 1
    · May 30th, 2025
    I 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!
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    Trip date: May 2025
  • Best of UK & Ireland reviewer 2
    · May 21st, 2025
    Itinerary 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.
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    Trip date: May 2025
  • MJ
    · May 3rd, 2025
    Had a wonderful tour. Our guide Luke Watson was very knowledgeable, kind, friendly, helpful and entertaining. Some days were long, but overall it was good
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    Trip date: April 2025
  • Best of UK & Ireland reviewer 4
    · May 2nd, 2025
    We love our tour Luke was excellent we will use tour radar again
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    Trip date: April 2025
  • Best of UK & Ireland reviewer 5
    · May 2nd, 2025
    Excellent itinerary and experience led by an incredible tour leader, Luke Watson.
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    Trip date: March 2025
  • Best of UK & Ireland reviewer 6
    · April 28th, 2025
    Absolutely wonderful tour. Outstanding leader in Luke Watson- kind, patient, knowledgeable, fun and included everyone in the group, making each if us feel like we were his only concern. Truly a gifted person and uniquely qualified for this job. Driver, Ash, was outstanding- never once felt unsafe and he, too, was friendly and funny. Tour was well-planned, smoothly run and excellent in every way. Will definitely book with Expat in the future.
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    Trip date: April 2025
  • GB
    · April 27th, 2025
    Great trip Luke Watson is a great tour guide
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    Trip date: April 2025
  • MV
    · January 1st, 2025
    Very knowledgeable. Also dry organized and funny. Loved the tour!💖
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    Trip date: August 2024
  • DC
    · December 31st, 2024
    Luke was the absolute best tour guide!...
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    Trip date: August 2024
  • M
    · December 30th, 2024
    A positive point of my trip was having met Luke. We had a great time with his energy and enthusiasm. Very professional, I recommend him to everyone.
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    Trip date: October 2024

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13 days
Best of UK & Ireland
From London to London

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    Molly

    Asked on April 26th, 2025

    Do you have any tours like this one that includes going to Culloden Battlefield?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

      We regrettably do not have that type of tour as of this point.

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    Alison

    Asked on April 18th, 2025

    Is there a waiting list for April 28, 2025 departure date?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten 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, 2025

    Where in London does the trip begin?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten 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

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      Is there a shuttle from the airport?

    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten 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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    Sabrina

    Asked on April 7th, 2025

    Can I please receive the list of hotels / accommodations that we will be staying at the trip?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

      We recommend logging in there and requesting the itinerary (including the hotel list) directly, so we can provide accurate details for that specific booking.

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    Gail

    Asked on March 30th, 2025

    Are we stopping in Stonehenge and can go around the area?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten March 2025

      Stonehenge is one of the stop overs for this tour but the entrance fee to the site is offered as an Optional Excursion and not included in the package. Tick off a bucket-list-worthy experience with a visit to Stonehenge, one of the most famous structures in the world! For travelers who do not avail the Optional, they will only be staying at the Coach Park Area and surrounding areas during the Stonehenge stop over.

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    Rhonda

    Asked on March 21st, 2025

    Can you please provide names of 3 and 4 Star hotels at each stop per tour. In addition, can you advise cost of compulsory insurance mentioned in your tour details. At this stage I am looking at tour departing London on 28 July 2025. Can you please confirm if this definite or is this subject to number of passenger bookings you receive.

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten March 2025

      As of now, there are 23 seats available for the July 28, 2025, departure. The tour is considered guaranteed since more than half of the seats have been booked. This means the departure is definite, and you can proceed with finalizing your air travel arrangements to London.

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    Valerie

    Asked on March 20th, 2025

    Please send detailed brochures with travel times daily from place to place and how you will be traveling from place to place. How long we get to spend at each location.

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten March 2025

      The Tour Program which shows the Timings are only reserved for the Tour Leader as a guide since the timings might change depending on outside factors.

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    Sonia

    Asked on March 19th, 2025

    can you tell me the names of hotels you will be using?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten March 2025

      Since your departure is still far in advance, we cannot confirm the hotels yet. Hotel allocations are subject to change, and we aim to avoid providing inaccurate details to prevent any confusion. Additionally, hotel assignments vary by tour and departure date, so we can only provide this information confirmed booking. We recommend checking back with us around 90 days before departure for the most up-to-date details.

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    Carole

    Asked on March 16th, 2025

    Is it possible to join a tour if I am 80 and 85 years old?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten March 2025

      We welcome travelers above 75 years old. However, our tours involve walking tours up to 3 hours through cities with cobblestones and steps. You need a certain level of fitness to fully enjoy the tour.

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      Carole

      TravelerWritten March 2025

      I am interested in a land tour of England, Scotland and Ireland, for 14 to 21 days in June.

    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten March 2025

      We offer a tour that covers England, Scotland and Ireland. We can create a quote for you if you are interested.

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    Brian

    Asked on March 6th, 2025

    Do you have special deals for women traveling alone? I can travel any time outside of the hot and busy Summer.

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten March 2025

      Our Tours are already sold as a package and currently we do not have any promotions/discounts offered. However, once there is an ongoing promotion or discount offered for the tour that you are interested in, it will reflect on the Tour Radar website.

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