Ireland, Scotland and England
Over the course of thousands of years on the British Isles, kingdoms have come and gone, borders have been erased and rewritten, countless battles have been fought.
Discover Ireland's green landscapes, the medieval castles of Wales, Edinburgh's Old Town and bustling Piccadilly Circus in London.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Ireland
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Day 2: Shannon • Killarney
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTravel to Killarney
Visit Bunratty Castle
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Day 3: Killarney
Take a tour of the Ring of Kerry
Visit the Kerry Bog Village Museum
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Day 4: Killarney • Blarney • Kilkenny
Travel via Blarney to Kilkenny
Visit Blarney CastleVisit Kilkenny Castle
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Day 5: Kilkenny • Dublin
Travel to Dublin
Take a guided tour of Dublin
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Georgian squares
- O’Connell Street
- St. Stephen’s Green
- Phoenix Park
Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral
See the Book of Kells at Trinity College
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Gaelic games
Gaelic music, dance, and language have defined what it means to be Irish for millennia—but did you know about the rich (and prehistoric) history of Gaelic games? Unique, rugged and fiercely engaging, the traditional sports of Gaelic football and hurling are yours to play for a half day in Dublin. After a quick lesson behind the history of the games, you and your students will be out on the field wielding hurleys, hitting sliotars and soloing footballs with friends in your travel group.
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Day 6: Dublin • Holyhead • Cheshire region
Take a ferry from Dublin to HolyheadVisit a Welsh Castle
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Day 7: Cheshire region • Lake District • Edinburgh
Travel to the Edinburgh region
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Day 8: Edinburgh • London
Take a guided tour of Edinburgh
Visit Edinburgh Castle
Enjoy lunch in Edinburgh
Take a walking tour of Edinburgh
Travel by train to London
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Day 9: London
Take a guided tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
Take a walking tour of London
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
London Eye
Soar into the sky aboard the London Eye, a 40-story, 32-capsule observation wheel that offers spectacular views of the city. Also enjoy the 4D Experience, a 3D film complete with in-theater special effects like wind, snow, and mist.
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Day 10: London
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Windsor
This is your invitation to the Royal Family’s retreat, Windsor Castle! Join a local guide on your half-day excursion to Windsor, built by William the Conqueror in 1070. Priceless objects are found in the State Apartments, from paintings by Rubens to Henry VIII’s sword and suit of armor. You will also see Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and St. George’s Chapel, the final resting place of many monarchs.
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Day 11: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 11: London • Oxford • Bath region
Visit Stonehenge
Visit Salisbury Cathedral -
Day 12: Bath region
Take a guided tour of Bath
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Georgian squares
- Roman baths
Visit the Roman BathsTour Cheddar Gorge and Glastonbury
Visit Glastonbury Abbey -
Day 13: Bath region • Salisbury • London
Travel via Oxford to London
Take a tour of OxfordVisit the New College
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Day 14: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Ireland
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Day 2: Shannon • Killarney
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTravel to Killarney
Visit Bunratty Castle
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Day 3: Killarney
Take a tour of the Ring of Kerry
Visit the Kerry Bog Village Museum
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Day 4: Killarney • Blarney • Kilkenny
Travel via Blarney to Kilkenny
Visit Blarney CastleVisit Kilkenny Castle
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Day 5: Kilkenny • Dublin
Travel to Dublin
Take a guided tour of Dublin
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Georgian squares
- O’Connell Street
- St. Stephen’s Green
- Phoenix Park
Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral
See the Book of Kells at Trinity College
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Gaelic games
Gaelic music, dance, and language have defined what it means to be Irish for millennia—but did you know about the rich (and prehistoric) history of Gaelic games? Unique, rugged and fiercely engaging, the traditional sports of Gaelic football and hurling are yours to play for a half day in Dublin. After a quick lesson behind the history of the games, you and your students will be out on the field wielding hurleys, hitting sliotars and soloing footballs with friends in your travel group.
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Day 6: Dublin • Holyhead • Cheshire region
Take a ferry from Dublin to HolyheadVisit a Welsh Castle
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Day 7: Cheshire region • Lake District • Edinburgh
Travel to the Edinburgh region
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Day 8: Edinburgh • London
Take a guided tour of Edinburgh
Visit Edinburgh Castle
Enjoy lunch in Edinburgh
Take a walking tour of Edinburgh
Travel by train to London
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Day 9: London
Take a guided tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
Take a walking tour of London
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
London Eye
Soar into the sky aboard the London Eye, a 40-story, 32-capsule observation wheel that offers spectacular views of the city. Also enjoy the 4D Experience, a 3D film complete with in-theater special effects like wind, snow, and mist.
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Day 10: London
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Windsor
This is your invitation to the Royal Family’s retreat, Windsor Castle! Join a local guide on your half-day excursion to Windsor, built by William the Conqueror in 1070. Priceless objects are found in the State Apartments, from paintings by Rubens to Henry VIII’s sword and suit of armor. You will also see Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and St. George’s Chapel, the final resting place of many monarchs.
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Day 11: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 11: London • Oxford • Bath region
Visit Stonehenge
Visit Salisbury Cathedral -
Day 12: Bath region
Take a guided tour of Bath
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Georgian squares
- Roman baths
Visit the Roman BathsTour Cheddar Gorge and Glastonbury
Visit Glastonbury Abbey -
Day 13: Bath region • Salisbury • London
Travel via Oxford to London
Take a tour of OxfordVisit the New College
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Day 14: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach; ferry; train
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Hotels
9 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (11 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
3 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (4 with extension); 1 sightseeing tour led by your Tour Director (3 with extension); 2 walking tours
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Entrances
Bog Museum; Blarney Castle; Book of Kells at Trinity College; St. Patrick’s Cathedral; Welsh castle; Edinburgh Castle (with extension: New College; Roman Baths; Glastonbury Abbey; Stonehenge; Salisbury Cathedral)
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Guaranteed lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
