Wonders of Britain and Ireland
From CAD $6,056 Was CAD $7,125
Guarantee
Group Tour
Easy
Rating
(10 reviews)
Experience Overview
All the highlights and some special travel surprises feature on this in-depth journey around the UK and Ireland. Feel the pride of the Welsh people, see the seat where Irish kings once ruled and sample a pint of the favorite local brew during a tour of the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 14 Breakfast (B)
- 5 Dinner (D)
Be My Guest
- Kenmare: Join the O'Sullivan Family and their Kerry Cows for a dinner of Irish Stew at Molly Gallivan's 200-Year Old Cottage.
Dive into Culture
- Waterford: Learn how crystal is crafted at the House of Waterford Crystal during a workshop tour.
- Dublin: Visit the Guinness Storehouse to see how the world’s most famous stout is created then enjoy the distinctive taste of a perfectly chilled pint of Guinness.
Iconic Experience
- Stonehenge: Walk around the strange and awe-inspiring monoliths that have reputedly stood for 5,000 years.
- Bath: Admire UNESCO-listed Bath, with its elegant Georgian façades and the bimillennial Roman Baths from which the city takes its name.
- Bath: Explore one of Britain’s best-preserved Roman sites, a bathing and temple complex fed by natural hot springs that still flow today. Walk at your own pace through centuries of history in the heart of Bath. This was once the city’s social center, where Romans gathered to bathe, worship and connect.
- Cardiff: Learn more about Wales' capital and cultural hub, Cardiff, as you enjoy an orientation of this vibrant city with your Travel Director.
- Blarney: It is said that those who kiss the Blarney Stone are bestowed with the power to persuade, flatter and coax. But to do so, you must dangle from the ramparts! Visit Blarney Castle and see the famous Stone of Eloquence.
- Ring of Kerry: Admire Ireland's enduring scenic beauty on one of the most beautiful drives in the world.
- Dublin: A Local Specialist will show you Dublin's elegant Georgian squares, O'Connell Street and the Custom House.
- Cashel: See the Rock of Cashel where St. Patrick preached.
- Chester: See the Jubilee Clock, cathedral, city walls, and famous black and white Rows.
- Lake District: Drive through the hauntingly beautiful Lakes District, immortalized by literary greats of the Romantic Movement.
- Gretna Green: Visit the famous spot where runaway lovers were married.
- Edinburgh: Explore the city with your Local Specialist as you travel along Princes Street to see the Scott Memorial, the neoclassical Adam facades of New Town and the official Scottish residence of the King, Palace of Holyroodhouse.
- Alnwick: See the impressive Alnwick Castle and Tenantry Column during a visit of this traditional county town.
- York: Your Travel Director will show you the York Minster, the city walls and the medieval Shambles during your orientation of the city.
- Stratford-upon-Avon: Learn about the life of William Shakespeare, arguably history's most famous writer, when you visit his birthplace. Then enjoy some time to explore this pretty town with its iconic Tudor houses.
- Oxford: See the spires and colleges of this world-famous university town.
Must-see Highlights
- Discover Bath, Cardiff, Chester, York and Oxford
- Visit Stonehenge, the Roman Baths in Bath, the Waterford Crystal Showroom, Blarney Castle to kiss the stone, the Rock of Cashel in Cashel, Gretna Green, Edinburgh Castle and Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon
- View the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Alnwick Castle, York Minster in York, Anne Hathaway's cottage in Stratford-upon-Avon and Sir Winston Churchill's grave at Bladon
- See St. Patrick's Cathedral and the Georgian Squares in Dublin and the English Lake District's magnificent scenery
- Scenic Drive of the Ring of Kerry in Ireland
- Tickets for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included on departures that coincide with performance dates
- Explore London, Dublin and Edinburgh
Trip Details
Product Code: 19308
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 147.470A
Starts: London, United Kingdom
Finishes: London, United Kingdom
Duration: 15 days
Departures: Not Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Whats Included
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- London: The services of a Trafalgar Local Host when you stay at Trafalgar's recommended London hotel
- London: 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
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $6,056 ($404 /day)
Itinerary
The cosmopolitan capital of London rolls out its red carpet with all the pomp and pageantry you're unlikely to encounter anywhere else in the world. Spend the day ambling along its grand boulevards and past iconic sights as you familiarize yourself with the city's bustling atmosphere.
Accommodation: Park Plaza County Hall
Join a Local Specialist today to explore the city's favorite landmarks. See Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace, before spending the rest of the day at leisure to delve into the city's history, culture, art and architecture.
Accommodation: Park Plaza County Hall
Meals: Breakfast
Ponder the mysteries of the ancient megaliths of Stonehenge, before driving west to Bath to visit the Roman Baths. Cross the Severn Estuary to Cardiff, then view the Wales Millennium Center and the National Assembly at Cardiff Bay. Later, enjoy warm hospitality and traditional Welsh pub fare and drinks at a rousing dinner.
Accommodation: Leonardo Cardiff
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, view the Principality Stadium during your orientation of Cardiff. Enjoy some leisure time in this modern capital. Perhaps visit the Victorian Gothic fantasy of Cardiff Castle at the heart of the city. Cross the Irish Sea by ferry to the 'Emerald Isle' and travel to historic Waterford, where you'll dine in your hotel tonight.
Accommodation: Waterford Marina, Fitzwilton
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Dive Into Culture and watch the master crafters of the renowned House of Waterford Crystal. Then, kiss the Blarney Stone to acquire the 'gift of the gab', before traveling to the picturesque town of Killarney.
Accommodation: Killarney
Meals: Breakfast
Today, experience the enduring beauty of Ireland's most scenic coastal drive around the Iveragh Peninsula – the emerald green hills, centuries-old stone villages and vivid blue seascapes provide an exquisite backdrop for your leisurely drive around what has become known as the Ring of Kerry. See Daniel O'Connell's Cahirsiveen, the fishing village of Waterville, the Black Valley and Moll's Gap with its panoramic views. Later, meet the O'Sullivan family at Molly Gallivan’s 200-year-old cottage, sharing a memorable Be My Guest experience.
Accommodation: Killarney
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Celtic art and history take center stage this morning as you visit the Rock of Cashel in County Tipperary, the seat of Irish kings for centuries. Perched atop a limestone outcrop in the Golden Vale, the historic ruins house one of the most remarkable collections of Celtic art and medieval architecture in Europe. Arrive this afternoon in Dublin, where you will join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour to see Trinity College, St. Patrick's Cathedral and the stately Georgian Squares. This evening, consider joining an Optional Experience to enjoy the rousing sounds of an Irish cabaret.
Accommodation: Hampton by Hilton Dublin City Center
Meals: Breakfast
Dive Into Culture to discover the fascinating 250-year-old story of Guinness at its original home, the Guinness Storehouse. Then, top it off with a taste in their Gravity Bar while you enjoy the panoramic views of Dublin. The rest of the day is yours to soak up the cozy atmosphere of the Irish capital. Ramble through the buzzing streets of Temple Bar or visit Grafton Street, famous for its colorful street performers.
Accommodation: Hampton by Hilton Dublin City Center
Meals: Breakfast
Board the ferry to Wales. Admire the spectacular landscape of Snowdonia National Park as you travel to the ancient city of Chester, with its characteristic Tudor Rows and medieval walls. Arrive later in Liverpool, the haunt of the 'Fab Four', joining your companions for a tasty dinner.
Accommodation: Leonardo Hotel Liverpool, Leonardo Hotel Manchester Piccadilly
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
The beautiful landscape, which for centuries inspired the Romantic poets, provides a mesmerizing backdrop for your scenic drive from the lush green hills of Lancashire to the Lake District. Skirt the shores of England's largest lake, Windermere, as you travel through countryside made famous by poet William Wordsworth. Cross the Scottish border and visit the runaway wedding capital that is Gretna Green. This evening, you arrive in beguiling Edinburgh, where you'll spend the next two nights.
Accommodation: Apex City
Meals: Breakfast
Join a Local Specialist this morning for a memorable sightseeing tour of this captivating capital, including a visit to Edinburgh Castle, perched high above the city on Castle Rock. See Auld Reekie's Royal Mile and the elegant Palace of Holyroodhouse in the shadow of Arthur's Seat, and admire the Georgian façades in Edinburgh's New Town. Tickets to The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included on departures that align with performance dates.
Accommodation: Apex City
Meals: Breakfast
Journey south to the medieval market town of Alnwick with its impressive castle and Tenantry Column, upon which the Percy Lion sits and surveys the town. Marvel at the magnificent scenery as you cross Northumberland and the River Tyne at Newcastle en route to York where you’ll walk through the charming Shambles, see the medieval walls and York Minster, one of the greatest cathedrals in the world.
Accommodation: Novotel Center
Meals: Breakfast
Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace and Visitor Center in Stratford-upon-Avon to see where the 'Avon Bard' was born and raised. View Anne Hathaway's thatched cottage. This evening, join your fellow travelers for dinner.
Accommodation: Mercure Warwickshire Walton Hall Hotel and Spa, Stratford Manor
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Journey to the Cotswolds this morning and visit the little churchyard at Bladon where Sir Winston Churchill is buried. Arriving in Oxford, the oldest university city in the British Isles, you'll enjoy an orientation tour of the city to view the Radcliffe Camera and the Bodleian Library and visit one of the university's famous colleges (when open). Return to London this afternoon.
Accommodation: Park Plaza County Hall
Meals: Breakfast
For now, it's time to say farewell to your travel companions at the end of a memorable holiday as you prepare to return home with treasured memories.
Meals: Breakfast
Similar Tours
Tour Operator
Trafalgar (CA)
Family owned and run since 1920, The Travel Corporation (TTC) is the world leader in immersive travel experiences across an extensive range of travel categories. Each year TTC's 40 award winning hospitality and travel brands connect over 1 million happy travellers to the world. We give you access to the 12 DMC’s behind these brands, so you can build your business by capitalizing on the extensive experience, local expertise, and financial assurance of TTC. LOCAL EXPERTISE The world leaders in travel for over 100 years, we offer unparalleled local expertise with a global footprint. Our 12 DMCs, led by experienced in-destination teams, deliver experience rich travel solutions in more than 80 countries. Additionally, our market based teams are on hand to support across our 40 offices worldwide
In Business Since 1931
Reviews
Carol and Bill - Traveled, April 2025
Wonders of Britain and Ireland Apr 2025. Would have preferred included dinners to have more local cuisine. The traditional farmhouse meal was perfect. Also more to-go coffee cups at breakfast would be appreciated. Otherwise 5/5 for accommodation. Our trafalgar team (tour director and drivers get 6 out of 5!!) Packed a lot into two weeks. A good balance of organized your time and free time (or optional excursions). Rather than optional excursions we tend to prefer exploring on our own and meeting up with locals in cafes and pubs. Our tour director *personal information removed by Feefo* was fabulous, calm attitude, consistently cheery, and a wealth of knowledge, with some good Dad jokes. She gets a 11/10. Our drivers *personal information removed by Feefo* were courteous, always felt in good hands, and the bus was impeccable. Only issue was we are novice travellers and wish we had of known before our trip began about all the tipping expectations, to plan total total costs and have much more cash on hand. Just completed our first cruise a few months before this trip and gratuities were much more obvious before we travelled.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/02/2025
Susan White - Traveled, April 2025
Great customer service! Unfortunately we became ill and had to stay behind and catch up with the group 4 days later but our guide coordinated with *personal information removed by Feefo* guest coordinator in London who helped us reconnect with our group. He was very helpful helping us navigate how and where to catch up. It was perfect combination of riding, walking tours and free time. Our guide was outstanding in her knowledge and history of the area was presented with humor sprinkled in. We feel our guide really worked hard to give us THE best experience possible and we are totally dedicated fans of Trafalgar.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/02/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2025
Wonders of Britian and Ireland. Trafalgar Tour 2025 Future clients need to know of Trafalgar's efficient organisation, friendly staff, great accommodation and finding such places of interest. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Trafalgar 'Wonders of Britain and Ireland' tour. The accommodation was great, the great skills of your team to have everything so on time, organised, informed, guides at each stoppage were great. Altogether a great tour. *Personal information removed by Feefo* (tour guide) was outstanding with her organising and knowledge of places we were to visit. The bus drivers also were friendly and helpful. The only down side was it was a bit rushed and at the last few days, felt a little rushed and going to places that didn't take long to visit and then a heap of free time that could have been filled with seeing other places. It was a trip that we as a couple could never have organised so well and would have missed a lot of great places to visit. Thanks again for having us on board! *Personal information removed by Feefo* & *Personal information removed by Feefo*
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/02/2025
Leonie Perry - Traveled, April 2025
Wonderful service. The service is wonderful both our TD and drivers were fantastic. Highly rate them all. Hi there, I thought another day in Scotland would have been better. Maybe gone to Glasgow and then combined the last 2 days in the UK together. The last 2 days were a wee bit of a disappointment compared to the first part of the trip. Our TD *Personal information removed by Feefo* was wonderful she is so knowledgeable and really knows her stuff.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/02/2025
Sharon McGee - Traveled, April 2025
Very well planned, had free time to explore. The tour director, *Personal information removed by Feefo*, was a wealth of information.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/02/2025
Nancy Baker - Traveled, April 2025
Great itinerary Great TD. We enjoyed most every hotel we stayed at. Would prefer a fridge in our room for medical supplies... is that something we need to request? Overall we had a wonderful time. We are looking at other itineraries. But I have some suggestions. It would be nice to have a meet and greet at the first dinner. To state our names and where we are from etc. so it doesn't take a week to know everyone's name. I thought the first and last day were very confusing. We didn't have clear direction where to go and where to meet and what the plan was. I wish we had more information about the additional events prior to booking them like where, what, and menus. Some menus we would have passed on.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/02/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, September 2024
Great trip! *Personal details removed by Feefo* was our tour director and he was excellent! Very knowledgeable about our travels. He was fun to be with and made the trip extra special. Our driver *Personal details removed by Feefo* was also and excellent driver and took good care of us!We got a great tour of the UK . Our travels took us to many of the highlight of the zUK. The coach was comfortable and stopped often. Excellent trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/26/2024
Stephen King - Traveled, May 2025
Excellent Tour Director *Personal information removed by Feefo*. We truly felt like she wanted the best for us. Pretty good variety of sites and experiences. This was the first tour of this type that we have done. Very satisfied with the way they took care of our luggage and dropped us close to the attractions. The only thing I thought was a little wrong was the fact that to truly experience the towns or cities we visited, you had to pay the optional experience cost. When you read the brochure, it sounds like you are going to see the highlights of that region and I feel like if we hadn't done the optional things we really would not have seen them. I realize you can't please everybody. It's just a feeling I had. Won't keep me from doing another Trafalgar tour, but now I realize how important it is to do the optional experiences.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/19/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, October 2024
Publish daily goals and times.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/28/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, September 2024
Overall itinerary was good. Choices for included dinners could have been better. Service in some took way too long, even though meals were chosen ahead of time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/15/2024
Share a personalized trip brochure!
