Britain and Ireland Delight
Britain and Ireland Delight
Britain and Ireland Delight
10 Days Starting and ending in London
Visiting: London, Bradford, York, Stratford-upon-Avon, Glasgow, Lake District National Park, Gretna Green, Edinburgh, Belfast, Dublin, Waterford, Kilkenny, Cardiff, Bath, Windsor
Tour operator:
Tour code:
WBIDZN18
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
15 - 45
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Please advise request
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
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.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive London (1 Night)
Location: London
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ibis Earls Court
Your 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 Her Majesty or pop into your neighbourhood ‘local’ for a pint or two to kickstart your exploration of Britain and Ireland in style.
Day 2 : London – Stratford-Upon-Avon – York – Bradford (1 Night)
Location: Bradford, London, York, Stratford-upon-Avon
Accommodation: Hotel, Hotel
Accommodation Name: Leonardo Hotel
This 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.
Day 3 : Bradford – Lake District – Gretna Green – Glasgow (2 Nights)
Location: Glasgow, Bradford, Lake District National Park, Gretna Green
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ibis City Centre
Meals Included: Breakfast
You’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 private boat, skimming the northern coastline, deserted islands and Wray Castle. 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 immortalised in stone.
Day 4 : Edinburgh Excursion
Location: Glasgow, Edinburgh, Glasgow
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ibis City Centre
Meals Included: Breakfast
A 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 Optional Experiences, boarding the Royal Yacht Britannia for a brush with royalty 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.
Day 5 : Glasgow – Belfast – Dublin (2 Nights)
Location: Glasgow, Belfast, Dublin
Accommodation: Hotel, Hotel
Accommodation Name: Maldron Hotel Newlands Cross Dublin/Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast, Breakfast
Your 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 restaurant-pubs. Rub shoulders with the locals as you enjoy dinner and a solid dose of Irish craic.
Day 6 : Dublin Sightseeing And Free Time
Location: Dublin
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Maldron Hotel Newlands Cross Dublin/Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast
You’re in for a 'grand' time in the Irish capital this morning as your Local Specialist shares all the highlights. See Trinity College and St. Patrick’s Cathedral, founded in the 12th century. Its 43-metre 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.
Day 7 : Dublin – Kilkenny – Waterford (1 Night)
Location: Waterford, Dublin, Kilkenny
Accommodation: Hotel, Hotel
Accommodation Name: Treacy's Hotel Waterford Spa & Leisure Center
Meals Included: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner
You won’t need to don your Sunday best to visit stylish Kildare, although the heart of Ireland’s horseracing community with its elegant estates will have you wishing you could linger a little longer. Continue 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.
Day 8 : Waterford – Cardiff (1 Night)
Location: Waterford, Cardiff
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Park Inn by Radisson City Centre
Meals Included: Breakfast
Say 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 Centre, 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 humour at an Optional Experience.
Day 9 : Cardiff – Bath – Windsor – London (1 Night)
Location: Cardiff, Bath, London, Windsor
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ibis Earls Court
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cross 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 centre 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.
Day 10 : Depart London
Location: London
Meals Included: Breakfast
It’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. A London Heathrow airport shuttle service is available to purchase.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Audio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences, Ferry across the Irish Sea from Scotland to Northern Ireland and Ireland to South Wales
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Fully Guided
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
What's Not Included
Check out our Q&As
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
When travelling to London, transfers are chargeable from London Heathrow & London Gatwick Airport to your Insight Hotel.
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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What is the maximum group size?
The maximum group size is 45 guests.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes, An expert travel director and professional Driver is English speaking on this tour.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in an itinerary.
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Each guest traveling with Costsaver can bring one suitcase not exceeding 23kg (50lbs) in weight, with the dimensions of 76cm x 46cm x 25cm (30” x 18” x 10”). Carry on/hand luggage is restricted to one piece per person, with the size not exceeding 30cm x 28cm x 14 cm (12” x 11” x 6”) so it fits beneath your coach seat or in the small overhead compartment.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty and joy of taking a guided vacation with Costsaver is that you get to meet, travel and make friends with people from all over the world.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Costsaver is part of The Travel Corporation, which has been in business for over 100 years.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Costsaver is proud to be a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation started in 2008. To date the charity has donated over US$2 million to assist underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism initiatives around the globe.
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