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Tour Itinerary

Short on travel time but want to see all the Britain and Ireland highlights? This trip delivers the genius of Shakespeare, Waterford crystal creations in Ireland and a hearty Welsh dinner at a local vineyard, with a side of ancient history, in just 10 days.

  1. Day 1
    Welcome to London
    London bids you a warm welcome to its regal traditions and centuries-old heritage. Stroll through its Royal Parks to relax after your journey, or take to its streets to admire elegant façades merged with the modern verve of a global capital that marches to its own multi-cultural tune.Accommodation: Park Plaza Riverbank
  2. Day 2
    Stratford-upon-Avon, York and on to Harrogate
    Join your Travel Director today and delve into centuries of history - tales of star-crossed lovers, tragic kings and Roman emperors are brought to life as you visit Stratford-upon-Avon and follow in the footsteps of Shakespeare. Visit his Birthplace and the Visitor Center, before embarking on your drive north to the Viking city of York, where you'll enjoy an orientation walk around its historic streets. View the cobbled Shambles, see the ancient city walls and the magnificent York Minster. This evening, enjoy dinner in the Victorian spa town of Harrogate.Accommodation: Crowne Plaza
    Meals:   Breakfast   Dinner
  3. Day 3
    Through the Scenic Lake District to Glasgow
    We journey through the Yorkshire Dales National Park to the beautiful Lake District, which has inspired poets and writers for centuries. A highlight on our journey is England's pretty Lake Windermere, which we’ll pass as we continue through countryside made famous by the poet William Wordsworth. We'll cross the border, into Scotland, to the runaway wedding capital of Gretna Green. Here eloping couples would tie the knot over the Marriage Anvil. We drive through the Southern Uplands to vibrant Glasgow where our orientation will take us past Glasgow Cathedral and George Square. Tonight, consider joining an Optional Experience featuring a fabulous dinner and Scottish entertainment.Accommodation: Novotel
    Meals:   Breakfast
  4. Day 4
    Explore Enchanting Edinburgh
    From the cultural capital of Glasgow to enchanting Edinburgh, with its exquisite medieval façades, our encounter with Scotland will see us join a Local Specialist for a memorable sightseeing tour. We’ll visit Edinburgh Castle, perched atop Castle Rock overlooking the city, and see the Royal Mile, the elegant Palace of Holyroodhouse and the new Scottish Parliament. Admire the elegant Georgian architecture in the New Town and amble through the secret lanes of Auld Reekie before returning to Glasgow this evening for a delicious meal at a local restaurant.Accommodation: Novotel
    Meals:   Breakfast   Dinner
  5. Day 5
    Cross the Irish Sea to Belfast and Dublin
    Follow the rugged Ayrshire coast, past the island of Ailsa Craig, the stepping stone from Ireland to Scotland. Board the ferry to Northern Ireland, then join a Local Specialist to explore the crossroads of British and Irish culture in Belfast. We’ll view City Hall and the dock where the Titanic was built. This evening, we arrive in the vibrant capital of Ireland where we'll spend the next two nights.Accommodation: Clayton Ballsbridge, The Address Connolly
    Meals:   Breakfast
  6. Day 6
    Discover Diverse Dublin Dive Into Culture
    Dive Into Culture and discover the fascinating 250-year-old story of Guinness at its original home, the Guinness Storehouse. Top it off with a taste in their Gravity Bar while you enjoy the panoramic views of Dublin. Drive through the pretty streets of Dublin with a Local Specialist to admire the stately Georgian Squares, Trinity College and St. Patrick's Cathedral, the tallest church in Ireland, before spending the rest of the day exploring the sights alone. Ramble through Temple Bar or Grafton Street, famous for its colorful street performers. This evening, consider joining an Optional Experience to a rousing Irish cabaret performance.Accommodation: Clayton Ballsbridge, The Address Connolly
    Meals:   Breakfast
  7. Day 7
    Journey to Kilkenny and on to Waterford Dive Into Culture
    We Dive Into Culture this morning and gain insights into rearing world-class thoroughbreds at the Irish National Stud established in 1946. Enjoy a guided walk through the farm and take some time to stroll through its tranquil Japanese Gardens, regarded as the best in Europe. Admire the imposing medieval castle at Kilkenny before some free time for lunch. Our next stop sees us Dive Into Culture yet again to witness the delicate craft of Waterford Crystal. We'll watch master crafters at work during a tour of the workshop and see the exquisitely crafted pieces in the showroom.Accommodation: Waterford Marina, Fitzwilton
    Meals:   Breakfast
  8. Day 8
    Ferry Across to Cultural Cardiff Connect with Locals
    An early start to our sightseeing today sees us cross the Irish Sea to Wales by ferry and continue our journey to the Welsh capital of Cardiff to view the Wales Millennium Center, National Assembly and historic Cardiff Castle, in the heart of the city. This evening we joining a local family for a Farewell Dinner Be My Guest experience in the idyllic Welsh countryside,. Visit the oldest and largest vineyard in Wales, you’ll learn how the Norris family are using sustainable farming practices and get to meet some of the resident animals that roam the land freely. You’ll enjoy a homemade meal, enchanting stories of rural life in Wales and warm Welsh hospitality, leaving with the knowledge that your visit supports the family in their efforts to farm sustainably.Accommodation: Park Inn by Radisson City Center
    Meals:   Breakfast   Dinner
  9. Day 9
    Soak up Bath and Stonehenge then off to London
    Traversing the Severn Estuary into England, we arrive in the glorious UNESCO-listed city of Bath, with its elegant Georgian façades and visit the world-famous Roman Baths for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Journey across the scenic landscapes of Wiltshire, paying a visit to the mysterious megalithic stone circle at Stonehenge, then return to London.Accommodation: Park Plaza Riverbank
    Meals:   Breakfast
  10. Day 10
    Farewell London
    Say farewell to your traveling companions at the end of your vacation, as you prepare to travel home with wonderful memories.
    Meals:   Breakfast

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Dining Summary

  • 9 Breakfast (B)
  • 3 Dinner (D)

Be My Guest

  • Cardiff: Meet your hosts the Norris family at their award-winning vineyard in Wales. See some of the resident animals that roam the land freely before enjoying a homemade meal and warm Welsh hospitality

Dive Into Culture

  • Dublin: Visit the Guinness Storehouse to see how the world’s most famous stout is created then enjoy the distinctive taste of a perfectly chilled pint of Guinness.
  • Kildare: Admire Ireland's finest thoroughbreds at the Irish National Stud Farm.
  • Waterford: Learn how crystal is crafted at the House of Waterford Crystal during a workshop tour.

Iconic Experience

  • York: Your Travel Director will show you the York Minster, the city walls and the medieval Shambles during your orientation of the city.
  • Stratford-upon-Avon: Learn about the life of William Shakespeare, arguably history's most famous writer, when you visit his birthplace. Then enjoy some time to explore this pretty town with its iconic Tudor houses.
  • Gretna Green: Visit the famous spot where runaway lovers were married.
  • Lake District: Drive through the hauntingly beautiful Lakes District, immortalized by literary greats of the Romantic Movement.
  • Edinburgh: Explore the city with your Local Specialist as you travel along Princes Street to see the Scott Memorial, the neoclassical Adam facades of New Town and the official Scottish residence of the King, Palace of Holyroodhouse.
  • Belfast: Join a Local Specialist to hear about the history of the city and learn of its progress and current prosperity. See the murals in different locations indicating the political sentiments of local residents.
  • Dublin: A Local Specialist will show you Dublin's elegant Georgian squares, O'Connell Street and the Custom House.
  • Cardiff: Learn more about Wales' capital and cultural hub, Cardiff, as you enjoy an orientation of this vibrant city with your Travel Director.
  • Bath: Admire UNESCO-listed Bath, with its elegant Georgian façades and the bimillennial Roman Baths from which the city takes its name.
  • Stonehenge: Walk around the strange and awe-inspiring monoliths that have reputedly stood for 5,000 years.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

  • Bath: Visit the incredibly well-preserved Roman Baths. Discover 2000 years of history and learn how this hub of culture is pioneering new educational investments to benefit the community. Its school educational program actively supports local schools and students to learn about the cultural heritage of the region. The Roman Baths experience advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education.

Must-see Highlights

  • Explore Edinburgh, Belfast and Dublin
  • Discover York, Glasgow, Cardiff and Bath
  • Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon, Gretna Green, Edinburgh Castle, Guinness Storehouse in Dublin, the Irish National Stud and Japanese Garden near Kildare, the Waterford Crystal Showroom, the Roman Baths in Bath and the ancient stone circle at Stonehenge
  • View York Minster in York, Glasgow Cathedral and George Square, City Hall in Belfast
  • See the Principality Stadium in Cardiff

Whats Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • London: The services of a Trafalgar Local Host when you stay at Trafalgar's recommended London hotel
  • London: Pick-up and drop-off when you stay at the Trafalgar recommended London hotel, booked through Trafalgar
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Ferry across the Irish Sea from Scotland to Northern Ireland
  • Ferry across the Irish Sea from Ireland to South Wales
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

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Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
4.1
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3.5
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4.3
Professional Staff
4.5
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Value for Money
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Ratings based off 62 reviews - currently showing 10 reviews with comments only

Everything went perfectly! It was a great trip!

This package was really what I expected. Trafalgar gives the best experience for customers

The itinerary was ambitious 5 countries in 8 days (looks like 10 but you can't count arrival & departure) but exactly what we wanted, an overview. Trafalgar guide was excellent provided much historic info & thoughtful traditional treats along the way.

The tour travel director was very experienced and gave us constant information on the history of the cities we visited. A fine balance between included and optional experiences. I wish the tour company had provided us with transfer vouchers regardless of our coming early or leaving later than the tour's beginning and its end.

Cant really blame Affordable Tours but the lodging several nights was not up to previous standards with Trafalgar. Also, the optional tour to Sterling Castle in Belfast was not as advertised; we walked up to the Castle at night, couldn't get in or really see anything, show was not understandable, so it was a waste of money! Not really much in Waterford, took the optional tour, and it was ok by me, my wife thought it was great. I didn't think it was work what we paid for it. Otherwise, it was a very good trip.

In general, Trafalgar did a good job with the tour. Some of the hotels were sub-par but doable for one night. The food at the winery was terrible. I would book another tour with this company.

Hotel rooms, although adequate, were inferior to those we had in Eastern Europe on two previous Trafalgar tours. Best of Britain and Ireland rooms were small, lacked radios/clocks, doors that would not open a safe that was so low in a closet you had to lay on the floor to use the number pad (I could do it, but some on this trip could not). Trafalgar did not want to honor a return transfer to Heathrow Airport even though we purchased airfares through them. Issue had to do with the fact we were continuing on rather than returning. Your website states the transfer is authorised and doesn't exclude those not returning.

The optional tours and some places in the itinerary of this Trafalgar trip are throw away. The more important places were not given enough time to be explored. Liverpool should have been part of it and perhaps have an option for Beatles fans to do some sight seeing

Trafalgar USA marketing material counts the day of our departure from the US as Day 1. Thus, next day on arrival at the hotel we are already on Day 2. But we were told to wait until 2pm, the check-in time. It was a day wasted. We did have facility to store our luggage, but we could have enjoyed the day only after freshening, changing and leaving our luggage securely. Trafalgar should negotiate early check-ins for USA/Canada based clients. Similarly on return from tour back to London hotel, our tour director told us "you are now on your own to haul your luggage to/from the hotel room". Last day of the tour is on the day we leave hotel after breakfast. Thus asking us to manage our luggage while tour is still continuing didn't appear professional.

We were switched to Thistle Marble Arch for first night. The room was OK but very small. Not what we expected for a first class hotel. The breakfast was terrible. Only rolls, juice and coffee and not enough for everyone. Everyone was complaining. We also had problems with two of the hotels about the third bed. Both times it was a roll away, springs were broken and too small. Our terrific tour director took care of the first hotel and had them bring us a new bed. The second time after the tour ended, we were at the beautiful Park Plaza Riverbank. The air conditioning did not work in our room and the third bed was horrible, but they upgraded us the next night to a beautiful suite. Final comment: Our tour director was fabulous and all in all the trip was wonderful.

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