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Britain and Ireland Highlights (8 Days)

8 days
Start and end in London
4.7
48 traveler reviews
Britain and Ireland Highlights (8 Days) - Trafalgar
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Tour Operator:
Trafalgar
Max group size:
50
Age range:
5 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
93077
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Highlights

  • Explore Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford
  • Stroll through historic York and view York Minster
  • Tour Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile
  • Learn Guinness history at the Dublin Storehouse
  • Visit the Roman Baths and Stonehenge

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Stratford-upon-Avon, York and on to Harrogate
  2. Day 2 Through the Scenic Lake District to Glasgow
  3. Day 3 Explore Enchanting Edinburgh
  4. Day 4 Cross the Irish Sea to Belfast and Dublin
  5. Day 5 Discover Diverse Dublin Dive Into Culture
  6. Day 6 Journey to Kilkenny and on to Waterford Dive Into Culture
  7. Day 7 Ferry Across to Cultural Cardiff Connect with Locals
  8. Day 8 Soak up Bath and Stonehenge then off to London
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What's Included

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  • Transport
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
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Where You'll Stay

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Operated by

Trafalgar

Number of tours

382

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

7 hours

Response rate

96%

Trafalgar has been hand crafting unique guided holidays for nearly 70 years. They were the first to introduce travellers to the local experience and continue today where destinations come to life through their hand-picked insider experiences. They pave the way by presenting locals who share their...

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.2
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.5
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  • DM
    · July 8th, 2024
    John and Ian were great. It’s a great way to get around a place you don’t know. I would have liked to spend more time in some areas. There were a lot more excursions I had to pay to attend than I expected
    Trafalgar commented on this review
    Thank you for your valuable feedback. We appreciate your input and are glad you received exceptional service from our On The Road Teams. They are a valuable asset to our company. Visiting several incredible cities and sights within a limited timeframe... Show more
    Trip date: June 2024
  • AL
    · July 7th, 2024
    Greg is INCREDIBLE. I haven’t travelled much so had no idea what to expect, but Greg made it so easy for me to plan what I could with the knowledge that everything else was sorted. The sad thing about this particular trip is that it involves a lot of time sitting on a coach, but there’s only so much these guys can do about the to be able to fit in all the adventures in the time we have. Even so, I would do this trip with Greg again in a heartbeat. I had the best time and I’m so thankful for everything he did!
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    Trafalgar commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are thrilled you had a great experience on your guided vacation with Our Travel Director. Our itineraries are designed to cater to the specific needs of our clients. While they can be busy, we always... Show more
    Trip date: June 2024
  • AB
    · July 4th, 2024
    Greg was an amazing tour director! He made a very busy trip awesome. He kept our group on time and positive. Greg is very organized and upbeat. He is also very knowledgeable about all the sites that we saw. His music is always inspiring and fun. When I go on another tour, I will make sure that Greg is our TD again!
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    Trafalgar commented on this review
    Thank you for your review. Our Travel Directors undergo rigorous training and possess extensive knowledge of the product. We are so pleased to know this was evident during your experience. Thank you for providing your feedback.
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    Trip date: June 2024
  • Britain and Ireland Highlights (8 Days) reviewer 4
    · July 4th, 2024
    Greg is passionate and professional. There's great energy and positive vibes throughout the tour. He is always appreciative about his co-partners such as coach captain, local specialist. He always surprises us with daily treats on our seats and lively music. Thank you Trafalgar for giving us good memories.
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    Trafalgar commented on this review
    We appreciate your review. A great On-The-Road Team is crucial to the enjoyment and comfort of our guests on our trips. We carefully select team members based on their passion for travel and service, and we're glad this was evident during your tour.... Show more
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    Trip date: June 2024
  • JF
    · July 3rd, 2024
    Greg is amazing! He has such good energy about him and is funny too. He is knowledgeable and patient, which are 2 very important things for a tour guide. I recommend him as a top notch tour guide!
    Trafalgar commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We always appreciate knowing when we have provided excellent service and where we can make improvements. A fantastic Travel Director is crucial to ensuring our guests' overall enjoyment and comfort on our... Show more
    Trip date: July 2024
  • FA
    · June 21st, 2024
    Was an excellent trip. Rose, our tour guide was awesome! She was very personable, funny, knowledgeable about all things UK and had great suggestions for free time. Jason our coach driver, was an excellent driver, extremely helpful and all around nice. Even our one day driver Daniel was great. Jason was required to take a day off. I would recommed this trip to anyone looking to go to the UK. Also, I would recommend Trafaglar to anyone looking to take a tour of another country.
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    Trafalgar commented on this review
    Thank you for your honest and heart-warming feedback. It is lovely to read and hear about your experience with our On-The-Road Team. We are happy to hear that our team made your guided vacation memorable. We appreciate your feedback on the itinerary.... Show more
    Trip date: June 2024
  • KT
    · June 19th, 2024
    Trafalgar did a wonderful job! Your director Johnny and drivers David and Sid were amazing. Only suggestion is Novotel hotels are a bit sub par and some hotels had bath tubs that were difficult for older clients to traverse.
    Trafalgar commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We appreciate hearing about your positive experience with our On The Road Team and the exceptional service they provided. We also appreciate you being our guest and travelling with us. Your feedback regarding... Show more
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    Trip date: June 2024
  • GC
    · June 9th, 2024
    The guide and drivers were great. I am 6’ 2” so the seats on the coach were uncomfortable - knees were pressed up against the seat in front, couldn’t move my legs while traveling. Was not ready to get up so early- 5:00 am a couple of days to meet the ferry scheduling requirements.
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    Trafalgar commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your review with us. We are thrilled that you had an incredible experience and that our On-Road Team contributed to your fantastic itinerary. Although the coach rides were long and the trip pace was dynamic, we hope you enjoyed the... Show more
    Trip date: May 2024
  • LG
    · May 29th, 2024
    Highlights galore and more!
    Trafalgar commented on this review
    We are thrilled you have enjoyed this wonderful experience. Thank you for choosing us.
    Trip date: May 2024
  • DH
    · October 31st, 2023
    Very professional company. This tour is more suited for older individuals who don’t like walking around much. I took my 21-year-old and 13-year-old. The long hours spent on the bus was too much for them. They said the tour was “cool@, but not what they considered “fun”.
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    Trip date: October 2023

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Britain and Ireland Highlights (8 Days)
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      Hotel check-in and check-out times can vary, but standard times are check-in from 3 pm and check-out by 11 am.

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