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Why pay full price? Call us or click above for a quick quote and save money on Costsaver Tours.Black Friday Deal, $50 Choice Experience Credit On All 2025 Tours
Black Friday Deal, $50 Choice Experience Credit On All 2025 Tours
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Receive a $50 USD Choice Experience credit on all 2025 departures. All offers are valid on new bookings only made with deposit between November 1, 2024 and December 5, 2024. Must tour in 2025 to receive credit. Full payment due 120 days prior to departure or at time of booking if booked within 120 days of departure; whichever comes first. Additional restrictions may apply.
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Offer does not apply to all vacations, contact your travel consultant for applicable vacations. There is a no-smoking policy in all shared rooms. Does not apply to additional accommodation, stopovers, airfare or flight supplements, trips with included cruises or cruise extensions. Exceptions apply.
Tour Itinerary
The best of Britain and Ireland is served up on this 10 day adventure crisscrossing five different countries. See landscapes that have inspired poetry, medieval monuments to God and stony fortresses that housed royals, soldiers and important artefacts. You’ll wind your way through the Yorkshire Dales, wander down Edinburgh’s Royal Mile and discover a bit of the craic in Dublin, before Waterford crystal, Celtic tales and a fairy-tale castle or two complete your journey.
England , Ireland , North Ireland , Scotland , Wales
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Day 1
Arrive LondonYour whirlwind journey through the United Kingdom and Ireland launches in its exhilarating capital. After checking in, explore this multicultural city your way, embracing all the pomp and pageantry of Britain’s capital. Visit one of the many museums that reveal the history and culture of the world, pay your respects to His Majesty or pop into your neighborhood ‘local’ for a pint or two to kick-start your exploration of Britain and Ireland in style.Accommodation: Holiday Inn Brentford Lock
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Day 2
London – Stratford-upon-Avon – York – BradfordThis morning, meet your Travel Director and fellow travel companions for your whirlwind journey through Great Britain and Ireland. As the boroughs of the Old Smoke give way to the beautiful shires north of its skyscrapers, you’ll enjoy a scenic drive through lush green landscapes bound for Shakespeare country. Visit Stratford-upon-Avon where you’ll come face-to-face with the legacy of England’s beloved bard before heading to York. Your Travel Director will take you for an orientation walk through its medieval streets to the sacred York Minster, where every piece of stained glass and limestone block was placed for the glory of God. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before you continue to your hotel in Bradford.Accommodation: Leonardo
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Day 3
Bradford – Lake District – Gretna Green – GlasgowYou’re in for a serene start to your morning as you wind your way through the limestone hills and valleys of the Yorkshire Dales. Rustic stone villages, sheep-filled pastures, castles and abbeys line your route to England’s celebrated Lake District. At Lake Windermere, an Optional Experience could take you back to the days of Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth who proclaimed the area 'the loveliest spot that man hath found'. Board an optional cruise on a boat. Then cross the Scottish border and stop in Gretna Green where eloping couples would tie the knot over the anvil. Continue to Glasgow later today. Your afternoon orientation of this former industrial hub turned vibrant modern metropolis will include views of the cathedral, the River Clyde and George Square where many of Scotland’s most famous sons are immortalized in stone.Accommodation: Ibis City Center
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Day 4
Edinburgh excursionA day spent exploring Scotland’s exquisite capital will leave you in no doubt as to why it captured the hearts of Charles Dickens, Charlotte Bronte and even Queen Victoria. Your Local Specialist will reveal all the highlights of 'Auld Reekie'. View the Royal Mile, the Palace of Holyroodhouse in the shadow of Arthur’s Seat and Edinburgh Castle which watches over the city from Castle Rock. Exchange the medieval façades of the Old Town for grand Georgian-lined boulevards of the 18th century New Town. You’ll have some time to explore Edinburgh your way or consider joining one of two special Choice Experiences, visiting the mysterious Rosslyn Chapel or exploring what lies behind the impenetrable walls of Edinburgh Castle. This evening surrender to the skirl of bagpipes during an optional dinner in Stirling with views of its Castle and the Wallace Memorial by night.Accommodation: Ibis City Center
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Day 5
Glasgow – Belfast – DublinYour visit to Scotland culminates in a scenic drive along the Ayrshire coast, the rugged landscapes where Robert Burns, Scotland’s National Poet, was born and raised. Pass Ailsa Craig, the figurative stepping stone from Scotland to Ireland before boarding your short ferry crossing to Northern Ireland. You won’t dally in its trendy capital, but there’s time to see the City Hall, Queen’s University and the dock where the ill-fated Titanic was built. Head south to Dublin, your home for the next two nights. There’s no better way to embrace the energy of the city than joining an optional dinner at one of its most popular gastropubs. Rub shoulders with the locals as you enjoy dinner and a solid dose of Irish craic.Accommodation: Dublin One, Travelodge Plus City Center
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Day 6
Dublin sightseeing and free timeYou’re in for a 'grand' time in the Irish capital this morning as your Local Guide shares all the highlights. See Trinity College and St. Patrick’s Cathedral, founded in the 12th century. Its 43-meter spire makes this the country’s tallest church. See the stately Georgian Squares then spend the rest of the day on your own. Head down to Grafton Street or Temple Bar for a pint of the 'Black Stuff' or stroll along the Liffey through the heart of Dublin. This evening, an optional dinner and Irish show will have your toes tapping and taste buds craving another round of Irish coffee.Accommodation: Dublin One, Travelodge Plus City Center
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Day 7
Dublin – Kilkenny – WaterfordContinue through the splendid countryside bound for Kilkenny where you’ll see its beautiful 12th-century castle, an enduring symbol of Norman occupation. Later you’ll arrive in Waterford where a visit to the Waterford Crystal Showroom will reveal a wonderland of delicate crystal, from stemware to fine china. You’re in for a riveting history lesson when you join an Optional Experience for a walking tour with a Local Specialist and visit one of the area’s oldest pubs for a pint. Dinner tonight is at your hotel.Accommodation: Treacy's
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Day 8
Waterford - NewportSay your goodbyes to the 'Emerald Isle', crossing St. George’s Channel to Wales. Small in size but significant in stature, Wales is the fifth country on this journey across the United Kingdom and Ireland. Its vibrant capital is your final destination today. Here you’ll view the Millennium Center, the National Assembly and the historic castle at its heart. Climb the 900-year-old Norman keep and perhaps walk on the battlements during an optional private tour of Cardiff Castle this afternoon. This evening could see you venture into the Welsh countryside for dinner at a 14th-century inn or enjoy an evening of Welsh music, culture and humor at an Optional Experience. Then continue to your hotel in Newport.Accommodation: Mercure Newport
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Day 9
Newport – Bath – Windsor – LondonCross the Severn Estuary into England and venture to Bath with its elegant Georgian architecture. The city’s healing waters saw it emerge as a wellness center as far back as Roman times. Next, head to Windsor to view the world’s oldest and largest continuously inhabited castle. There’s time for a quiet stroll along the banks of the river and shop for Royal souvenirs before arriving in London.Accommodation: Holiday Inn Brentford Lock
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Day 10
Depart LondonIt’s time to close the curtain on your epic adventure across the England and Ireland. You’ll say a fond farewell to new friends as you prepare for your return journey home.
Meals: Breakfast
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Dining Summary
- 9 Breakfast (B)
- 2 Dinner (D)
Essentials
- Visit the town of Shakespeare's birth
- View York Minster and the Shambles
- View Glasgow Cathedral and George Square on your orientation tour
- Sightseeing with your Local Guide to Princes Street, the Royal Mile and the Castle
- See Belfast City Hall and Queen's University
- Sightseeing with your Local Guide to see St. Patrick's Cathedral, Christchurch Cathedral and Trinity College
- View Kilkenny Castle and gardens
- Visit the Waterford Crystal Showroom
- See the Principality Stadium and view Cardiff Castle
- Visit the Georgian spa town
- View the Royal Castle
Whats Included
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- Many meals and daily breakfasts included
- City orientation tours
- Audio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries
- Ferry across the Irish Sea from Scotland to Northern Ireland and Ireland to South Wales
- Extensive variety of Choice Experiences
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
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