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- Day 1 Arrive London All the highlights of Britain and Ireland lie ahead as your epic journey across two mystical islands kicks off in London. After checking in, spend the rest of your first day in Old Blighty exploring the sights on your own. You could delve into the history of the British Empire at one of its many museums or plant yourself outside Buckingham Palace, keeping a keen eye out for the King. Locations Visited: London GB.
- Day 2 London free day Your time is your own today so plan your exploration of Britain's capital wisely. You'll want to soak up all its pomp and pageantry as you stroll along leafy avenues lined with great monuments, museums and historic landmarks. London is intoxicating no matter your interests and you'll have a full free day to discover it your way. Locations Visited: London GB.
- Day 3 London – Windsor – Bath – Cardiff This morning, meet your Travel Director and traveling companions as you set off onto your adventure. The Big Smoke's skyscrapers and boroughs give way to an idyllic countryside as you wind your way to Windsor. Arriving in Bath, you'll admire the honey-colored Georgian architecture which gives this ancient Roman city its elegant aspect. Cross the Severn Estuary, the border between England and tiny Wales, where tonight its capital sets the stage for the rest of your memorable holiday. Locations Visited: London GB, Windsor GB, Bath GB, Cardiff GB.
- Day 4 Cardiff – Waterford This morning, enjoy an orientation of the city to see the University of Wales, Principality Stadium, City Hall and the National Museum. Afterwards, join an Optional Experience to Cardiff Castle, a medieval fortress with a colorful history spanning centuries. Ancient ruins and lush countryside lie between the Welsh capital and your first stop in Pembroke. Pass through Carmarthen, the oldest town in Wales and, legend has it, the birthplace of Merlin. See the 11th-century Pembroke Castle, where King Henry VII, the first of the Tudor line, was born, then board your ferry across the Irish Sea to Ireland. Locations Visited: Cardiff GB, Pembroke GB, Rosslare Harbour IE, Waterford IE.
- Day 5 Waterford – Blarney – Tralee The delicate crystal for which Waterford is so famous takes center stage this morning during a visit to the Waterford Crystal Showroom. Leave all that Viking history behind and enjoy the charming scenery en route to Blarney Castle, where a quick kiss of the Blarney Stone will grant you the 'gift of the gab'. Your scenic drive continues past the Cork and Kerry Mountains. You’ll pass Killarney, where you could hop on an optional Jaunting Car ride, before continuing to Tralee, renowned for its annual Rose of Tralee International Festival. Locations Visited: Waterford IE, Blarney IE, Tralee IE.
- Day 6 Tralee – Dingle Peninsula – Limerick – Shannon There won't be a moment you're not fixated on this wild landscape of stone monuments, deserted beaches and verdant pastures. Today's drive through the Dingle Peninsula is one filled with tiny villages, colorful fishing harbors and landscapes that have inspired poetry. Those incredible views will linger long after you leave Ireland's most westerly point, but there's more to see as you head to the prettiest village in Ireland, Adare. Continue to Limerick to see its medieval-era St. Mary's Cathedral and view King John's Castle, before arriving at your hotel in Shannon where tonight you'll dine in your hotel. Locations Visited: Tralee IE, Adare IE, Limerick IE, Shannon IE.
- Day 7 Shannon – Galway – Dublin This morning join an Optional Experience to the 15th-century Bunratty Castle and Folk Park delving into what Ireland was like in the 19th-century. After a chinwag with the 'locals', drive through the wild landscapes of County Clare bound for Galway, the 'place of foreigners'. See its modern cathedral before heading to the whimsical Irish capital. This evening, an optional dinner and Irish show will have your toes tapping and taste buds craving another round of Irish coffee. Locations Visited: Shannon IE, Galway IE, Dublin IE.
- Day 8 Dublin sightseeing and free time You’re in good hands this morning as your Local Guide shares their insights into this charismatic capital with a small-town feel. See Trinity College, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Dublin Castle — a 13th-century Norman fortress turned museum. This afternoon, explore Dublin at your leisure or join an optional visit to one of the most important monastic sites in Europe. Your Local Specialist will bring the ancient stories of Glendalough to life and guide you through the stunning landscapes of the Garden of Ireland. Locations Visited: Dublin IE.
- Day 9 Dublin – Liverpool – Haydock Say a fond slán go fóill to the 'Emerald Isle', crossing the Irish Sea bound for Holyhead on the Welsh Island of Anglesey. Get ready for a tongue twister you could only capture in a panoramic shot. View the station boasting one of the longest names in the world, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, then head through the north coast of Wales to Liverpool where the musical 'Fab Four' had their start. This evening we head to Haydock in St. Helen's. Locations Visited: Dublin IE, Holyhead GB, Liverpool GB, Haydock GB.
- Day 10 Haydock – Lake District – Edinburgh (Queensferry) After a busy week of sightseeing, you deserve an idyllic stop in 'the loveliest spot' that has inspired poetry and prose. Board an exclusive and optional cruise on Lake Windermere, skimming the northern coastline, deserted islands and Wray Castle. See the Lake District landscapes that William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter so admired before crossing the Scottish border bound for Gretna Green. Here you’ll learn how eloping couples would tie the knot over the legendary anvil against their parents’ wishes. Tonight, an Optional Experience could see you join your travel companions for a delicious traditional dinner at a local restaurant. Locations Visited: Haydock GB, Lake District GB, Gretna Green GB, North Queensferry GB.
- Day 11 Edinburgh sightseeing and free time Discover Edinburgh’s mystical allure which has captivated writers, poets, politicians and royalty. Your Local Guide takes you past the Palace of Holyroodhouse and Edinburgh Castle. You’ll explore the medieval Royal Mile and cross the City to the grand Georgian boulevards of New Town. The rest of the day is free to explore Edinburgh on your terms. Consider joining one of two special Optional Experiences, visiting the mysterious Rosslyn Chapel or exploring what lies behind the impenetrable walls of Edinburgh Castle. This evening is your chance to enjoy delicious food and wine, join in the singing and watch a Highland dance or two. Time your visit to coincide with The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and you'll get tickets included on certain departures! Locations Visited: North Queensferry GB, Edinburgh GB.
- Day 12 Edinburgh (Queensferry) – York – Bradford Your journey south ventures through what was once referred to as 'The Debatable Lands' where all that remains of Jedburgh Abbey are its 12th-century ruins. Admire the expansive Cheviot Hills at Carter Bar, snapping a selfie at the Anglo-Scottish border. Continue into Northumberland National Park to view Hadrian’s Wall, the largest Roman archaeological feature anywhere in the world. Then cross the Tyne River at Newcastle and stop in York, where an orientation tour will reveal the city’s medieval heritage and spiritual heart, its Gothic Minster. Wander down the narrow cobbled Shambles, before enjoying dinner. Then continue to your hotel in Bradford where you'll lay your head for the evening. Locations Visited: Edinburgh GB, York GB, Bradford GB.
- Day 13 Bradford – Stratford-Upon-Avon – Cheltenham The streets and squares of Stratford-upon-Avon remain much as they did in the time of Shakespeare. Embark on your own exploration of the historic market town where England’s famous bard was born and buried. There’s time to join an Optional Experience to Warwick Castle and even see the firing of the greatest of medieval siege weapons, the Trebuchet. Locations Visited: Bradford GB, Stratford-upon-Avon GB, Cheltenham GB.
- Day 14 Cheltenham – Oxford – London Take a step back in time to the Cotswolds, a glorious collection of tiny thatched villages and rolling green hills. Your scenic drive through this historic corner of Britain will bring you to Bladon, where Sir Winston Churchill is buried in the unassuming churchyard at St. Martin's Church. Churchill, widely credited with delivering the British nation from the brink of defeat to victory in World War II, loved the Cotswolds and spent his retirement here. Next up is a visit to Oxford, England’s oldest university city. See several of its iconic landmarks before continuing south to London, where you'll bid your Travel Director and new friends a fond farewell. Locations Visited: Cheltenham GB, Oxford GB, London GB.
- Day 15 Depart London It's time to close the curtain on your epic adventure across Britain and Ireland. You'll say farewell to new friends as you prepare for your return journey home. Locations Visited: London GB.
Name: Britain and Ireland Experience
Brand: Costsaver
Quality: Tourist Class
Tour Type: Escorted
Start City: London
End City: London
Location Summary: London, GB
Windsor, GB
Bath, GB
Cardiff, GB
Pembroke, GB
Rosslare Harbour, IE
Waterford, IE
Blarney, IE
Tralee, IE
Adare, IE
Limerick, IE
Shannon, IE
Galway, IE
Dublin, IE
Holyhead, GB
Liverpool, GB
Haydock, GB
Lake District, GB
Gretna Green, GB
North Queensferry, GB
Edinburgh, GB
York, GB
Bradford, GB
Stratford-upon-Avon, GB
Cheltenham, GB
Oxford, GB
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Highlights
- Dining Summary - 14 Breakfast (B). 4 Dinner (D).
- Essentials - View the Royal Castle. Visit the Georgian spa town. See the University of Wales, Principality Stadium, City Hall, the National Museum, and view Cardiff Castle. Visit the Waterford Crystal Showroom. Kiss the Blarney Stone . View the prettiest village in Ireland. View King John's Castle and see St. Mary's Cathedral. See Galway Cathedral. See St. Patrick's Cathedral, Christchurch Cathedral, the Georgian Squares and Trinity College with a Local Guide. Visit the Beatles' hometown. Visit this picturesque region. Visit this town, popular with eloping couples since 1754. With your Local Guide, see Princes Street, the Royal Mile and the Castle. View the Jedburgh Abbey ruins. View the remains of the Roman wall. View York Minster and stroll along the Shambles. Visit the town of Shakespeare and see Anne Hathaway's cottage. View Sir Winston Churchill's grave. View the Bodleian Library. Enjoy the beautiful scenery.
