19 Day UK and Ireland Tour of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales

Dive right into history, culture and spectacular scenery on this immersive England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland trip. Step in the shoes of Highland warriors, 12th-century monks and welcoming, warm Irish locals who’ll share the beauty and stories of their islands just for you.

Travel: 19 days, 4 countries and 28 cities

Meals: 18 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 4 Dinners

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Sightseeing highlights

  • Explore London, Edinburgh, the Isle of Skye, Dublin and Cobh with a Local Specialist
  • Discover York, Glasgow, Chester, Galway, Cork, Cardiff, Bath and Plymouth
  • Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon, Edinburgh Castle, Isle of Skye, the Necropolis in Glasgow, the Guinness Storehouse, EPIC – The Irish Emigration Museum, Blarney Castle, the Waterford Crystal Showroom, the Roman Baths in Bath, Glastonbury Abbey, the fishing village of Polperro and Stonehenge
  • View Eilean Donan Castle, Anne Hathaway’s thatched cottage, York Minster and the Mayflower Steps in Plymouth
  • See Galway Cathedral and the Principality Stadium in Cardiff
  • Scenic Drive around the Ring of Kerry
  • Tickets for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included on departures that coincide with performance dates

Travel highlights

  • All transport and transfers shown
  • The services of a Trafalgar Local Host when you stay at Trafalgar’s recommended London hotel
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • 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)
  • Return ferry across the Irish Sea between Wales and Ireland
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

Itinerary

Welcome to the multicultural melting pot that is London – its culture and heritage shaped by the nations that once contributed to its great empire are found around every turn. Spend your day easing into the energy of a cosmopolitan city that effortlessly blends old and new and is the perfect springboard to a grand adventure through Britain and Ireland.

Accommodation : Hilton London Kensington
Join your Local Specialist today to see the iconic sights, including Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, meandering through the picturesque Royal Parks, shopping for the best of British wares on Carnaby Street or delving into natural history and royal heritage at one of the many fascinating museums.

Accommodation : Hilton London Kensington

Included Meals : Breakfast

Meet your Travel Director this morning and travel to Stratford-upon-Avon. Venture through the lush green countryside of Warwickshire to Stratford-upon-Avon to delve into the lyrical legacy of one of the world’s favorite writers. Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Visitor Center and see Anne Hathaway’s cottage, before arriving in York. Wander along its cobbled Shambles and ancient city walls, and see the magnificent York Minster, one of the greatest cathedrals in the world. This evening, we join our Travel Director and travel companions for a delicious Yorkshire dinner in our hotel.

Accommodation : Leonardo Hotel Leeds/Novotel Center. Your hotel will be dependent on your departure date

Included Meals : Breakfast

Journeying through Northumberland National Park’s dramatic landscapes, we arrive at the remarkably intact ruins of the 12th-century Jedburgh Abbey en route to the enchanting Scottish capital, Edinburgh. Tickets to see the spectacular Edinburgh Tattoo are included on departures that coincide with performance dates.

Accommodation : Holiday I

Included Meals : Breakfast

Join your Local Specialist this morning for a sightseeing tour through Auld Reekie’s elegant New Town, Princes Street and the Royal Mile, enjoying views of the exquisite Palace of Holyroodhouse and Arthur’s Seat. Embark on a guided visit of Edinburgh Castle, perched atop Castle Rock. Later, consider a traditional Scottish night out this evening, savoring up the flavors of haggis and exhilarating sounds of bagpipes which fill the air.

Accommodation : Holiday Inn

Included Meals : Breakfast

Today, we travel across the Firth of Forth to St. Andrews to view its celebrated ancient university and explore centuries of golf heritage. Our next stop is Pitlochry on the banks of the Tummel River. You could choose to join an Optional Experience to visit Blair Castle, the ancestral home to the Dukes of Atholl. We continue to the Scottish Highlands, our home for two nights.

Accommodation : Laggan Hotel Cairngorms

Included Meals : Breakfast, Dinner

Drive to the rugged coast of Scotland this morning, passing scenic Eilean Donan Castle. We cross to the Isle of Skye, admire the spectacular scenery before enjoying free time for lunch. A Local Specialist will take us on a journey to admire the remarkable Cuillin Mountain. Cross back to the mainland and continue past the lochs and glens of the Scottish Highlands.

Accommodation : Laggan Hotel Cairngorms

Included Meals : Breakfast, Dinner

Our first stop today is the World War II Commando Memorial, near Fort William, for views of Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis. Continue south through the ‘Glen of Weeping’, paying tribute to the MacDonald clansmen who were massacred for failing to pledge allegiance to Scotland’s new monarchs. Arriving in Glasgow, we enjoy an orientation tour including views of the Cathedral and magnificent George Square. We’ll also visit the Necropolis where we’ll Dive Into Culture and gain insights into one of Europe’s most important 19th-century burial grounds.

Accommodation : Crowne Plaza Glasgow

Included Meals : Breakfast

Cross the border into England and Connect With Locals, joining Christine on her Cumbrian working farm for a Be My Guest lunch, before continuing your journey through the beautiful Lake District and its landscapes that have inspired poets and painters for centuries. See Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, before traveling to Liverpool, the haunt of Britain’s ‘Fab Four’.

Accommodation : Mercure Liverpool Atlantic Tower Hotel

Included Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
The half-timbered Tudor Rows in Chester are our first stop today as we travel to Holyhead in North Wales to catch our ferry across the Irish Sea to Dublin.

Accommodation : Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge

Included Meals : Breakfast, Dinner

Dive Into Culture and visit the Guinness Storehouse to learn about Ireland’s famous brew, before delving into Dublin’s iconic sights with a Local Specialist. See Trinity College, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the stately Georgian Squares. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure or consider a trip to Glendalough. This evening you could choose to join an Optional Experience at an Irish Cabaret.

Accommodation : Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge

Included Meals : Breakfast

Journey to the West Coast and the vibrant cultural center of Galway, where you will have an opportunity to see Galway Cathedral and Eyre Square, with its tribute to former US president John F. Kennedy, before traveling to Limerick.

Accommodation : The Inn at Dromoland/Greenhills Hotel Conference and Leisure Center. Your hotel will be dependent on your departure date.

Included Meals : Breakfast

Admire Ireland’s enduring scenic beauty on one of the most beautiful drives in the world, circling the spectacular Ring of Kerry.

Accommodation : Vienna Woods Hotel

Included Meals : Breakfast

In the pursuit of acquiring the ‘gift of the gab’, we visit Blarney Castle where you might kiss the famous Blarney Stone, before stopping in Cobh for a walking tour with a Local Specialist. This seaside city was the final port of call for the tragic Titanic on its fateful voyage. This afternoon, we Dive Into Culture during a visit to the House of Waterford Crystal and witness talented master crafters at work.

Accommodation : Maldron Hotel Wexford

Included Meals : Breakfast

We cross the Irish Sea to Wales and its capital, Cardiff, where we will see the Principality Stadium and view the Millennium Center, National Assembly and Cardiff Castle.

Accommodation : Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Included Meals : Breakfast

Cross the Severn Estuary to Bath, so named for the ancient Roman Baths that have made the city a popular retreat for centuries. Admire the elegant Georgian façades and visit the Roman Baths, before some free time to explore on your own. We wind our way to mystical Glastonbury to visit the 7th-century Abbey where King Arthur is believed to be buried. Later, we arrive in the city of Plymouth, our home for two nights.

Accommodation : Copthorne Hotel Plymouth/Mercure Rougemont. Your hotel will be dependent on your departure date.

Included Meals : Breakfast

The springboard to a ‘New World’ takes center stage as we start our day with an orientation of Plymouth. View the Mayflower Steps, where brave pilgrims embarked on their epic voyage to America, and see the Royal Citadel overlooking Plymouth Sound. Visit the fishing village of Polperro with its narrow streets and picturesque harbor, before enjoying a scenic drive through the brooding landscapes of Dartmoor, keeping a keen eye out for the area’s wild ponies. Our epic adventure through Britain and Ireland almost at its end, we join our travel companions and Travel Director for a memorable Farewell Dinner.

Accommodation : Copthorne Hotel Plymouth/Mercure Rougemont. Your hotel will be dependent on your departure date.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Meander across the Salisbury Plain and visit the mystical ancient monoliths of Stonehenge, whose myths have yet to be fully revealed. We journey back to London this afternoon where we spend our final evening at leisure.

Accommodation : Park Plaza London Riverbank

Included Meals : Breakfast

Say a fond farewell to Britain and Ireland as you prepare to return home with treasured memories of your trip.

Included Meals : Breakfast

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