Let me start by saying, I am not a world traveler. I’ve been on several trips overseas and they have been a nightmare; so, I was skeptical at best. I was blown away by the quality of this trip. I believe our tour guide made all the difference; there was so much thoughtfulness and preparation put into each day. He created mixed tapes consisting of local artists (we especially enjoyed The Proclaimers) and brought movies highlighting local culture. When several of our groups missed a day due to a cancelled flight, he made special arrangements for a piper to preform at dinner in Scotland. He was unbelievably patient. One group was 40 minutes late to a pick up location and he waited patiently; reassuring the bus driver that we were perfectly fine. It goes without saying, that the places we visited were absolutely amazing, but with a different tour director I may have been too stressed to enjoy it. They should totally clone him. show less

I absolutely loved the Britannia trip! My favorite parts were the excursions in Ireland, walking the streets of Scotland, and seeing the older parts of London. If you want to get a small taste of Europe and see what life is like on the other side of the ocean, this is the trip for you. show less

I had an incredible time visiting Ireland and the UK. I was a little apprehensive with the price because it is cheaper to do the traveling outside of a tour group but when you experience everything that was included with the tour the extra cost is not so extra. I loved our tour director and all the tour guides we had along the way. I loved each stop they had planned for us and I know that had I gone without EF I would have missed out on so much! I will definitely be traveling with EF again! show less

I loved every single second of this trip! It was completely worth it! Me and my friends have connected in such a way that could never be changed or replaced. The culture and amazing views are breathtaking and really change your perception of life. I had an amazing time on this trip. My favorite part of this whole trip was London. It is very modern and beautiful; I have never seen anything like it. This tour has changed my life for the better and I completely recommend it to anyone! show less

The Britannia tour truly gave the traveler an impression of what Ireland and the UK have to offer. Traveling around southern Ireland and on to Dublin, stopping in little villages and cities alike, allowed us to see the truly beautiful sights of Ireland. Next, was a quick jaunt through Wales, a place in which I wouldn't mind having a few days. Snowdonia National Park was breathtaking! On through the Lake District for more gorgeous countryside and into the City of Edinburgh. The Royal Mile and Castle are not to be missed! Onward, we took a train from Edinburgh to London. This is a good, quick way to see the changing English countryside. Finally, we spent two whirlwind days in London, which is enough of a taste to leave one planning the next visit to the city! show less

This trip really was the best one of my life. The places I visited in Ireland, Scotland, Wales, an England were truly incredible. Our tour director was so funny and knowledgeable. I learned so much about the world and my eyes were really opened. London was such a lively and bustling city. The Ring of Kerry was drop dead gorgeous. I cannot recommend this trip enough. I just want to travel all the time now! show less

This tour was truly a blessing! Saw some beautiful places, learned lots of things, met great new friends that I'm sure I will keep for a lifetime! The tour director was excellent, kept us on track and provided the information we needed, while being flexible when possible and keeping our wishes and needs in mind. An experience I will never forget!! show less

On the plus side the sights were incredible.
The accommodations were disappointing.
We had no laundry time. The bus travelling was exhausting and cumbersome! show less

Overall it felt very rushed with little time to stop and enjoy the people and their towns. We had lots of great sightseeing opportunities and had a wonderful tour guide. Best part was when we got to get lunch on our own. We are really able to relax and try a taste of authentic food. Worst part was the breakfast and dinners served as group meals. We were given chicken nuggets, pizza and at times were rushed to finish by the wait stafft. show less

The reason I am giving this tour a 3/5 is because there was a lot of down time and the accommodations were far from the city centers. the activities that were planned and included were great. If I had not been on another tour with EF, I would not have known better. show less