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: Dublin • Kilkenny
Meet your Tour Director at the airportExplore Glendalough, "The valley of two lakes"
Take a walking tour of Kilkenny
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Day 3: Cobh • Waterford • Kilkenny
Stop for photos at Cahir Castle
Visit The Titanic Experience in Cobh
Visit the Waterford Medieval Museum
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Day 4: Kilkenny • Dublin
Travel to Dublin
Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral
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 EPIC, the interactive museum of Irish Emigration
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Day 5: Dublin • Holyhead • Cheshire region
Take a ferry from Dublin to HolyheadTravel to the Cheshire region
Visit Conwy Castle
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Day 6: Cheshire region • Lake District • Edinburgh
Travel to the Edinburgh region
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Day 7: Edinburgh
Take a guided tour of Edinburgh
Visit Edinburgh Castle
Take a walking tour of Edinburgh
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Day 8: Edinburgh • London
Travel by train to London
Take a walking tour of 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)
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 10: London
Visit the British Museum
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 11: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 11: London • Salisbury • 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 • Oxford • 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: Dublin • Kilkenny
Meet your Tour Director at the airportExplore Glendalough, "The valley of two lakes"
Take a walking tour of Kilkenny
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Day 3: Cobh • Waterford • Kilkenny
Stop for photos at Cahir Castle
Visit The Titanic Experience in Cobh
Visit the Waterford Medieval Museum
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Day 4: Kilkenny • Dublin
Travel to Dublin
Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral
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 EPIC, the interactive museum of Irish Emigration
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Day 5: Dublin • Holyhead • Cheshire region
Take a ferry from Dublin to HolyheadTravel to the Cheshire region
Visit Conwy Castle
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Day 6: Cheshire region • Lake District • Edinburgh
Travel to the Edinburgh region
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Day 7: Edinburgh
Take a guided tour of Edinburgh
Visit Edinburgh Castle
Take a walking tour of Edinburgh
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Day 8: Edinburgh • London
Travel by train to London
Take a walking tour of 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)
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 10: London
Visit the British Museum
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 11: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 11: London • Salisbury • 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 • Oxford • 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.
