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- Platinum Operator
- Trafalgar
- 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
- Low Intensity
- Travelers can expect some light physical activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 20 - 50
- All Ages Welcome
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore London's royal parks and historic streets
- Tour Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford
- Admire Lake Windermere's inspiring beauty
- Visit Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile
- Experience the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Welcome to London
- Day 2 Stratford-upon-Avon, York and on to Harrogate
- Day 3 Through the Scenic Lake District to Glasgow
- Day 4 Explore Enchanting Edinburgh
- Day 5 Cross the Irish Sea to Belfast and Dublin
- Day 6 Discover Diverse Dublin Dive Into Culture
- Day 7 Journey to Kilkenny and on to Waterford Dive Into Culture
- Day 8 Ferry Across to Cultural Cardiff Connect with Locals
- Day 9 Soak up Bath and Stonehenge then off to London
- Day 10 Farewell 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
Park Plaza Riverbank
HotelDays 1, 9Crowne Plaza
Hotelday 2Novotel
HotelDays 3, 4Clayton Ballsbridge, The Address Connolly
HotelDays 5, 6Waterford Marina, Fitzwilton
Hotelday 7Park Inn by Radisson City Center
Hotelday 8
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Operated by
Trafalgar
Number of tours
443
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
9 hours
Response rate
88%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- JMjohn· September 28th, 2025good tour, guide and driver were excellent, Novetel was not worth stopping at to many maintenance issues, no wifi, not even tissues in the room. Would have like more time in Cardiff did not really get enough time to inspect city.Show moreTrip date: September 2025
- David· September 19th, 2025This tour was a fantastic opporunity to see and experience the UK and Ireland. Realizing it was a "highlights" tour, I understood it would sometimes move quickly, and now I have an appetite for a more extensive look at some of the places we saw, particularly Scotland. Our tour director, Selene Tomlinson, was supurb. We encbountered a couple of cancellations and delays for reasons beyond her control, and she was tireless in coming up with alternatives that ensured our opitmum experience.Show moreTrip date: September 2025
- Ruslana· August 31st, 2025Everything was as expected. Our guide Paul was absolutely stunning. Our driver Alex was great. Our hotels were very good. And we've seen everything and even more. Of course, such kind of trips are quite hectic - you're running from place to place to see more, but if your plan is not rush anywhere you'll also find something pleasant to enjoy. I definitely recommend it!Show more
Trafalgar commented on this reviewWe appreciate your feedback based on your experience while on tour. A great Travel Director is essential to our guests' overall enjoyment and comfort on any of our trips. For this reason, we take great care to select our team members for their passion... Show moreTrip date: August 2025 - KCKathleen· August 1st, 2025It was really good but think it should be a day or so longer. It was quite rushed and couple of times didn't have time to change for dinner. Overall, would definitely recommend it. We saw some fab places. Simone was excellent and a brillant Guide, happy, and put everyone at ease.Show moreTrafalgar commented on this reviewThank you for sharing your experience we are so pleased you have enjoyed your Britain and Ireland Highlights tour. We hope you will join us on your next travel adventure.Trip date: July 2025
- KDKaren· July 31st, 2025The tour itself was EXACTLY what was advertised. Our Tour Director and drivers were very very good. The 1 star is because after giving them my money in October 2024, about 6 weeks prior to leaving I am given paperwork that says I can take one checked bag and an 11x12x6inch hand bag. No hand luggage with wheels as it will not fit in the overhead and must go under the seat. I am going to five countries. England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and Wales. Temperatures could have ranged with highs of 80s to mid 50s. Fortunately temps were moderate and even. So packing a variety of clothing, weather gear, meds and items ladies need seemed appropriate. I am a size 14. No room left for additional items. So I called " customer service" to get some help, ideas, suggestions and answers about the restrictions on luggage. Absolutely no help, called several times, told me to speak to my tour director, they will contact me as soon as 12 days before departure. Contacted a couple of days before leaving by text or email. Just an introduction. I took a Foldie. Others came to London early or were extending their tours after and paid the hotel additional to store their bags as they were trying to comply. Many of us bought luggage on the trip. All we had to do was handle it ourselves. Unnecessary anxiety and frustration caused by Trafalgar for not having a functional customer service department. All they did was answer the phone and direct me to my Tour Director. Who I did not have name or contact info and they were on another tour. They have their drivers loading and unloading the checked bag. The hotel porters must be contracted to only handle 1 piece of luggage per guest. Additionally they are saving fuel costs without the additional weight of luggage on the bus. Someone reached out to me, telling me that I could check with my Tour Director on the tour about my concerns, they will be able to help. I was already on the bus and had been for a few days. This customer service person texted me a few times. She was several days late as she did not bother to see I was already on the tour. Frustrating I was going for my 75th birthday to the counties of my ancestors. I booked in October for that time period. Otherwise I would have cancelled and gotten my money back, I bought the travel insurance. The problem being all other tour companies for those dates are booked. July 19-29 I have traveled. This was totally unnecessary anxiety and frustration. Horrible company. Never again!!!Show moreTrafalgar commented on this reviewThank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. While we are pleased to hear that the tour itself met your expectations and that you found both the Travel Director and Coach Drivers to be very good, we are sorry to learn of the... Show moreTrip date: July 2025
- KUKyle· June 9th, 2025Very enjoyable tour. Our travel director, Paul Fleming, is hugely entertaining and a great guide.Show moreTrafalgar commented on this reviewThank you for taking the time to share your feedback and your kind words in regard to our on The Road Team. Thank you for being our guest.Trip date: May 2025
- Therese· May 27th, 2025Issues with hotel in Glasgow, not up to the standards expected with a Trafalgar tour. Hotel lacked AC, carpet in the room was filthy, furniture was old and banged up.Show moreTrafalgar commented on this reviewThank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We sincerely apologise that the hotels did not meet your expectations and acknowledge the variations in hotel standards between countries. We source professional and reputable establishments... Show moreTrip date: May 2025
- PBPARKAN· May 13th, 2025Just as I expected. Was awesomeShow moreTrafalgar commented on this reviewThank you for being our guest and travelling with Trafalgar.Trip date: May 2025
- DMDebra· July 8th, 2024John and Ian were great. It’s a great way to get around a place you don’t know. I would have liked to spend more time in some areas. There were a lot more excursions I had to pay to attend than I expectedShow moreTrafalgar commented on this reviewThank you for your valuable feedback. We appreciate your input and are glad you received exceptional service from our On The Road Teams. They are a valuable asset to our company. Visiting several incredible cities and sights within a limited timeframe... Show moreTrip date: June 2024
- ALAbigail· July 7th, 2024Greg is INCREDIBLE. I haven’t travelled much so had no idea what to expect, but Greg made it so easy for me to plan what I could with the knowledge that everything else was sorted. The sad thing about this particular trip is that it involves a lot of time sitting on a coach, but there’s only so much these guys can do about the to be able to fit in all the adventures in the time we have. Even so, I would do this trip with Greg again in a heartbeat. I had the best time and I’m so thankful for everything he did!Show moreTrafalgar commented on this reviewThank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are thrilled you had a great experience on your guided vacation with Our Travel Director. Our itineraries are designed to cater to the specific needs of our clients. While they can be busy, we always... Show moreTrip date: June 2024
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Justin
Asked on September 20th, 2025We are interested in the England Ireland Wales and Scotland tour and would like to speak with a person. How do I call your office to reach a representative?
TrafalgarOperator•Written September 2025For immediate assistance, you can contact our 24/7 customer support team at the following numbers: United States & Canada, Great Britain, and Australia.
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Nicholas
Asked on September 15th, 2025Do you work with Travel advisors and provide commissions?
- TrafalgarOperator•Written September 2025
Yes, you can sign up for free and easily book over 50,000+ organised adventures on one site! TourRadar lets you see all the options available from your favourite adventure operators in 160+ countries. Take advantage of our easy-to-use travel agent functionalities and earn commission on every booking, all while keeping track of your sales and earnings in one convenient place. Earn up to 12% on every booking you place. That's an average commission of USD 400 on a booking of USD 5000.
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Ahmed
Asked on August 14th, 2025Can you help me understand if it's possible to charge the phone in the coach?
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Ahmed
Traveler•Written August 2025I'm travelling on my own, but I don't want to pay more for a single room. Will it be possible to 'group up' with someone else from the tour who is only one and stay together, for us to pay less?
- TrafalgarOperator•Written August 2025
If you'd prefer not to stay in a single room, you have the option of a twin-share arrangement. To provide you with a quote, please let us know your preferred departure date.
- TrafalgarOperator•Written August 2025
Many coaches are equipped with USB charging ports at each seat, allowing you to charge your phone while on the road. However, availability can vary slightly depending on the specific coach used, so it's a good idea to bring a portable power bank just in case.
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Ahmed
Traveler•Written August 2025Should I pay for additional excursions already on the bus? Do I need to have cash for this or just card is enough?
- TrafalgarOperator•Written August 2025
Optional experiences can be purchased directly from your Travel Director during the trip, using either local currency (cash) or credit card.
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Kerry
Asked on August 10th, 2025finishing a trip in London on 11th November and want a short tour of UK from there. What dates in November do your tours in November 2025 begin please
- TrafalgarOperator•Written August 2025
We appreciate your interest in our Britain and Ireland Highlights (10 Days) adventure by Trafalgar! You've made a great choice by choosing to visit England. To help us find the perfect tour for you, could you kindly share the following details: What's your preferred tour duration? Are there specific places you'd like to visit in the United Kingdom? Does the tour need to begin on 11 November, or would you be open to starting a few days later to enjoy a more relaxed pace? Are you open to other tour operators?
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Kerry
Traveler•Written August 2025Sorry, been a bit tied up. Thanks for your quote and interest, but we really want the British part of our proposed trip to be after the European section finishes in London on 12th November, not before the trip begins in Amsterdam on Oct 21. Unfortunately, the dates don't appear to able to be co-ordinated, so we will pass on the British section this time.
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Dave
Asked on July 17th, 2025Are discounts offered for deployed soldiers (American military) and spouse?
- TrafalgarOperator•Written July 2025
Yes, we do offer a military discount. To apply it, please provide your Name, Branch, and Status at the time of booking. This discount is available exclusively to military members. However, if your spouse is in the military, the discount will also be extended to them.
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Kate
Asked on June 9th, 2025I would like more detailed information about the England, Ireland, Wales and Scotland Tour-10 days, please. How do I get it? If we were to go in May 2026, when would we need to sign up? How much is needed to secure our reservation, etc
- TrafalgarOperator•Written June 2025
We've attached the tour itinerary for your reference. To secure your spot, you can reserve now with just a $200 deposit per person.
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Kerry
Asked on May 20th, 2025Would like to include Jacobite Railway as part of my itinerary, is this arrangement possible if i would to embark on this England, Ireland, Wales & Scotland 10 days Tour Package?
- TrafalgarOperator•Written May 2025
Trafalgar Tours operates guided tours with a fixed itinerary, so the Jacobite Railway is not included in this England, Ireland, Wales & Scotland 10-day tour package. However, if you'd like to arrange this experience independently, you're free to do so! Just make sure to inform the Travel Director during your tour so they can provide guidance on logistics and ensure it fits within the itinerary.
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Steve
Asked on May 2nd, 2025What size carry-on is allowed on tour buses?
- TrafalgarOperator•Written May 2025
Luggage allowance: A single bag is allowed with dimensions not exceeding 30"x18"x10" (76x46x25cm) and weight not exceeding 50lbs. (23kg). Carry-on/hand luggage is restricted to one piece per person, not exceeding 12"x11"x6" (30x28x14cm) to fit under the coach seat or in the small overhead compartment.
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Rosemary
Asked on April 21st, 2025Are the hotels for this package nice hotels?
- TrafalgarOperator•Written April 2025
You will travel with our carefully selected 4 to 5 star hotels - ensuring luxury, convenience, and relaxation at every stop of your journey as we value your comfort and want to provide the best experience as possible.
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Dawn
Asked on April 14th, 2025Do you arrange flights for and extra fee?
- TrafalgarOperator•Written April 2025
The adventures we offer will not include international airfare, as travellers can join the trip from many different countries. You will be responsible for booking your own flights to meet at the starting city of your adventure.
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