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- Costsaver
- 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 40 - 52
- Age range 5 to 80
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore the picturesque countryside of Britain and Ireland
- Visit the birthplace of the legendary William Shakespeare
- Marvel at the waters and mountains of the Lake District
- Step back in time and venture through medieval castles
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 London – Stratford-upon-Avon – York – Bradford
- Day 2 Bradford – Lake District – Gretna Green – Glasgow
- Day 3 Edinburgh excursion
- Day 4 Glasgow – Belfast – Dublin
- Day 5 Dublin sightseeing and free time
- Day 6 Dublin – Kilkenny – Waterford
- Day 7 Waterford - Newport
- Day 8 Newport – Bath – Windsor – 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
Leonardo
Hotelday 1Ibis City Centre
HotelDays 2, 3Dublin One, Travelodge Plus City Centre
HotelDays 4, 5Treacy's
Hotelday 6Mercure Newport
Hotelday 7
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Costsaver
Number of tours
184
Age Range
5 to 80 years old
Response time
9 hours
Response rate
88%
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- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
Mon· May 27th, 2025Well done! Francesca and Stephanie were very pleasant and professional at all times.Show more
Costsaver commented on this reviewThank you for sharing your kind words regarding our on The Road Team. We are so pleased that you have enjoyed your tour.Trip date: May 2025- SESOLOMON· May 27th, 2025Some of Our hotels were not up to standardShow moreCostsaver commented on this reviewThank you for sharing your feedback. We want to extend our apologies for the hotel accommodations. We understand how important a comfortable stay is when travelling. We want to assure you that we hold our hotels to high standards, and your feedback... Show moreTrip date: May 2025
- Bonifacio Jr· May 11th, 2025very cheap tour snd itsworth itShow moreCostsaver commented on this reviewThank you for being our guest and travelling with us at Costsaver. We are pleased you enjoyed the tour. We hope to host you again.Trip date: October 2024
- TSTuck Choy· April 16th, 2025The overall tour was a great experience. The tour director, Chris Tremlett, was wonderful and the tour was well organised. Although we the itinerary was good, wish we could spend more time in certain places but understand that due to time factor, it may not be possible. My wife and I enjoyed ourselves listening to the history of the various places.Show moreCostsaver commented on this reviewThank you very much for choosing to travel with us and for taking the time to share your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience on your tour and that both you and your wife enjoyed the journey. It’s especially heartening... Show more
Trip date: March 2025 - TCTony· November 7th, 2024Over-all, there is no reason to ever do another trip associated with Trafalgar/Costsaver.Show moreCostsaver commented on this reviewWe genuinely appreciate your feedback and would love to hear more from you. If you have any thoughts or suggestions, please get in touch with our Guest Relations Department at globalguestrelations@ttc.com. Your insights are valuable to us and will be... Show moreTrip date: October 2024
- Sharon· September 24th, 2024I really enjoyed the tour. Our tour guide was Steen Harris. He is extremely knowledgeable. He was a great guide. Our driver, Gary, was wonderful. He got us safely to every place we needed to go.Show moreCostsaver commented on this reviewWe appreciate you taking the time to give us your valuable feedback. It's great to hear about your positive experience with our team. Thank you for travelling with us.Trip date: August 2024
- MDMini· September 15th, 2024Most of the hotels room and bathrooms small and limited service. Lot of extra charges for drinking water and high too many tips .Show moreCostsaver commented on this reviewWe appreciate the time you took to write your review. We sincerely apologise that the hotels did not meet your expectations and acknowledge the variations in hotel standards between countries. At Costsaver, we prioritise environmental sustainability... Show moreTrip date: September 2024
- TKToni· September 10th, 2024Gavin and I had a great trip very well organized very professional the tour guide was excellent and so was the driver. We made great friends and saw so much in 8 days. The accommodation was mostly great a couple of small places but fine for the time you were there.Show moreCostsaver commented on this reviewWe appreciate your feedback and are delighted that you found the services provided by our On The Road Team exceptional. Their dedication is invaluable to our company, and we are fully committed to ensuring the best possible experience for our clients.... Show moreTrip date: September 2024
- LSLisa· September 3rd, 2024Trip was great, Emma and Phil were great. Not enough time in some cities we visited. A lot of driving around to only spend a short amount of time at some destinations.Show moreCostsaver commented on this reviewThank you for taking the time to provide us with your review. We are thrilled that you found the services offered by our On The Road Team to be exceptional. They are a valuable asset to our company. Visiting several incredible cities and sights within a... Show moreTrip date: August 2024
- KCKathleen· September 2nd, 2024I thought this fast pace tour was everything I expected and more. Our cruise manager, Steen, couldn’t have been better. We all loved him and his tremendous knowledge of history and insight into cultures (including his own). I would do it all again.Show moreCostsaver commented on this reviewThanks a lot for sharing your feedback about your recent trip. We're so happy our Travel Director made your guided vacation extra special. At Costsaver, we're dedicated to providing our valued guests with the best travel experiences, aiming to spark a... Show moreTrip date: August 2024
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- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday28 Jun, 2025To Saturday5 Jul, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$3,075
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday12 Jul, 2025To Saturday19 Jul, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$3,095
- From Saturday26 Jul, 2025To Saturday2 Aug, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:$3,075
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday2 Aug, 2025To Saturday9 Aug, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$3,075
- Instant Confirmation-15%From Saturday16 Aug, 2025To Saturday23 Aug, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$3,075$2,614
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday23 Aug, 2025To Saturday30 Aug, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$3,075
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday6 Sep, 2025To Saturday13 Sep, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$3,125
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday13 Sep, 2025To Saturday20 Sep, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$3,125
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- Instant Confirmation-15%From Saturday27 Sep, 2025To Saturday4 Oct, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$3,095$2,631
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Keith
Asked on April 11th, 2025Can you please advise if May 24th is available and can you please confirm the quote?
CostsaverOperator•Written April 2025Upon review, we regret to inform you that there is no availability on 24-May-2025. However, we are pleased to let you know that there is availability on 25-May-2025 at a cost of $2,275.00 per person, based on a twin room.
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Abigail
Asked on March 13th, 2025What is the ETA for the final day back to London for the Britain and Ireland Delight tour?
- CostsaverOperator•Written March 2025
If you have an Australian passport and are traveling from Newport to London, you will need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). The ETA allows you to travel within the UK, including England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Cost: £10, Validity: Up to 6 months per visit, Processing Time: Typically around 3 working days. You can apply for the ETA online or through the UK ETA app.
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Abigail
Traveler•Written March 2025I am trying to organise returning flights to Australia.
- CostsaverOperator•Written March 2025
The arrival time in London hotel is approximately at 16:30 on the last day of the trip.
- CostsaverOperator•Written March 2025
We recommend travelers to book flights if the departure date is definite.
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Solène
Asked on February 10th, 2025Is the tour confirmation process immediate?
- CostsaverOperator•Written February 2025
The booking is not confirmed until we receive notification from our local operations team.
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Philipp
Asked on January 26th, 2025What are the recommended gratuities?
- CostsaverOperator•Written January 2025
Recommended gratuities are GBP£3.50/EUR€4.00 for drivers and GBP£5.00/EUR€6.00 for Travel Directors.
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Brett
Asked on January 2nd, 2025Can you please let me know age ranges for tour departing on 19 Apr, 2025, I am 44 yr old solo traveller? can I opt to share? what is group size what is the physical intensity of this tours if there hikes, mountain climb etc? Is there ability to finish the tour in Dublin as I have friend around that arear rather than coming back to London
- CostsaverOperator•Written January 2025
You can select a Twin Share Room option where you will be sharing the room with another solo traveller of same sex. The group size for this tour is an average of 40 to 45 guests and maximum of 48 guests. You may end the tour earlier and stay in Dublin however, we won't refund you on the days that you will miss. You will still pay the full cost of the tour. Our available departures for April 2025 are as follows: April 6, 2025 April 19, 2025 April 26, 2025
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Brett
Traveler•Written January 2025What time does tour depart from London and from where? Where does it end and what time? Since there is no accommodations provided need to organize for myself
- CostsaverOperator•Written January 2025
If you are from the US region, the Trip will depart at the Holiday Inn Brentford Lock London Hotel approximately 07:45 AM on the second day of the itinerary. The tour concludes at the Holiday Inn Brentford Lock London hotel, where you will arrive at around 16:30. Before we provide you with further details on accommodation, could you please let us know from which region you are planning to book this trip?
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Anthony
Asked on December 31st, 2024I am interested in your Britain and Ireland 8 day tour. When I try to look at the availability for July or August 2025 I cannot see anything that tells me if there is any availability or if it is sold out. Can you help me with this?
- CostsaverOperator•Written December 2024
We apologize for the error. Please refer to the below link to check for availability and to book your preferred departure date.
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Joan
Asked on November 23rd, 2024Is there any additional cost for ferry services?
- CostsaverOperator•Written November 2024
Ferry costs are included in the tour package price.
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Robert
Asked on October 23rd, 2024I would like to book for my parents this december. They are from philippines and have a tourist visa for England. Can they join this tour? I'm looking for England, Wales, Scotland, northern Ireland. I saw one with Ireland. I'm just wondering they are allowed to join that tour. Do you have different price for seniors?
- CostsaverOperator•Written October 2024
Visa requirements are regularly being updated and vary from one traveller to the next depending on nationality and residence etc. This tour includes all the places you have mentioned. We don't have age restriction for this tour so we are glad to have them onboard. Apologies though as we don't offer senior discounts.
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Florian
Asked on September 29th, 2024Are Covid-19 vaccinations required for the tour?
- CostsaverOperator•Written September 2024
Covid-19 vaccinations and boosters are highly recommended but not required.
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Sharon
Asked on August 6th, 2024What are the payment requirements for the tour?
- CostsaverOperator•Written August 2024
Full payment is required to confirm the booking.
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