Tour Britain And Ireland Experience (2024/2025, 15 Days) | Visit United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Accommodation

Holiday Inn Brentford Lock Copthorne Cardiff-Caerdydd Treacy’s Benners Hotel Treacys Oakwood Dublin One Mercure Haydock Doubletree by Hilton Edinburgh Queensferry Crossing Leonardo DoubleTree by Hilton

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Costsaver through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your client’s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries

Meals

14 Breakfast (B) 4 Dinner (D) Many meals and daily breakfasts included

Others

View the Royal Castle Visit the Georgian spa town 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 View the timbered buildings known as the ’Rows’ 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 The services of a Costsaver Local Host if you stay at Costsaver’s recommended London hotel Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted City orientation tours Audio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences Extensive variety of Choice Experiences On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

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Flights

As we have travellers from all over the world, flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. We recommend that you do not book your flights until your place on the tour has been confirmed. Check out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner to book your flight - https://flights.tourradar.com

Optional

Optional experiences are available on this tour for an additional cost and will be provided to you with your finalised travel documents.

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here (http://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance).

Others

Arrival and departure transfers (available on request). Tipping. Other meals, snacks and drinks. Pre and post tour accommodation. Single supplement (Optional) - Can be purchased on the ‘Book Now’ page.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive London
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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.
Day 2 Day 2: London Free Day
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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.
Day 3 Day 3: London – Windsor – Bath – Cardiff
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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.
Day 4 Day 4: Cardiff – Waterford
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Cardiff – Waterford

Join this morning’s Optional Experience to Cardiff Castle, a medieval fortress which has enjoyed a colorful history spanning centuries. Ancient ruins and lush countryside lie between the Welsh capital and your first stop in Pembroke. But first, your scenic drive will pass 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.
Day 5 Day 5: Waterford – Blarney – Tralee
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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.
Day 6 Day 6: Tralee – Dingle Peninsula – Limerick – Shannon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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.
Day 7 Day 7: Shannon – Galway – Dublin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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.
Day 8 Day 8: Dublin Sightseeing And Free Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Dublin Sightseeing And Free Time

You’re in good hands this morning as your Local Specialist reveals all their secrets about this charismatic capital city with a small-town feel. View Trinity College, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Dublin Castle, the 13th-century Norman fortress turned museum. This afternoon explore Dublin on your own or join an optional visit to one of the most important monastic sights in Europe. Your Local Specialist will bring the ancient stories of Glendalough to life and show you around the beautiful landscapes of the garden of Ireland.
Day 9 Day 9: Dublin – Chester – Altrincham
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Dublin – Chester – Altrincham

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 Chester to explore its Roman heritage. There might even be time to walk along its defensive 1st-century walls and view the famous black and white half-timbered buildings before heading to Liverpool where the musical ’Fab Four’ had their start. This evening we head to Altrincham in Manchester.
Day 10 Day 10: Altrincham – Lake District – Edinburgh (Queensferry)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Altrincham – 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.
Day 11 Day 11: Edinburgh Sightseeing And Free Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Edinburgh Sightseeing And Free Time

Discover Edinburgh’s mystical allure which has captivated writers, poets, politicians and royalty. Your Local Specialist will guide this morning’s sightseeing tour 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 Edinburgh Tattoo, and you’ll get tickets included on certain departures!
Day 12 Day 12: Edinburgh – York – Bradford
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Edinburgh – 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 in a traditional York pub. Then continue to your hotel in Bradford where you’ll lay your head for the evening.
Day 13 Day 13: Bradford – Stratford-Upon-Avon – Cheltenham
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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.
Day 14 Day 14: Cheltenham – Oxford – London
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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.
Day 15 Day 15: Depart London
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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.

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Britain And Ireland Experience (2024/2025, 15 Days)

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Itinerary of your trip Britain And Ireland Experience (2024/2025, 15 Days)

Day 1: Arrive London

Day 2: London Free Day

Day 3: London – Windsor – Bath – Cardiff

Day 4: Cardiff – Waterford

Day 5: Waterford – Blarney – Tralee

Day 6: Tralee – Dingle Peninsula – Limerick – Shannon

Day 7: Shannon – Galway – Dublin

Day 8: Dublin Sightseeing And Free Time

Day 9: Dublin – Chester – Altrincham

Day 10: Altrincham – Lake District – Edinburgh (Queensferry)

Day 11: Edinburgh Sightseeing And Free Time

Day 12: Edinburgh – York – Bradford

Day 13: Bradford – Stratford-Upon-Avon – Cheltenham

Day 14: Cheltenham – Oxford – London

Day 15: Depart London

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