Britain and Ireland Panorama

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OVERVIEW
Dive right into history, culture and spectacular scenery on this immersive England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland trip. Step in the shoes of Highland warriors, 12th-century monks and welcoming, warm Irish locals who’ll share the beauty and stories of their islands just for you.
EXPERIENCES
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 centre, where Romans gathered to bathe, worship and connect.

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.

Cardiff: Learn more about Wales' capital and cultural hub, Cardiff, as you enjoy an orientation of this vibrant city with your Travel Director.

Chester: See the Jubilee Clock, cathedral, city walls, and famous black and white Rows.

Cobh: Join a Local Specialist on a walking tour through the historic port city of Cobh.

Dublin: A Local Specialist will show you Dublin's elegant Georgian squares, O'Connell Street and the Custom House.

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.

Eilean Donan: Stop for a photo of this gorgeous castle.

Fort William: Enjoy an excellent view of Ben Nevis from the World War II Commando Memorial.

Galway: Explore the historic heart of Galway. See landmarks such as the Spanish Arch and the cathedral, or perhaps admire the distinctive Claddagh rings.

Glasgow: See the grand public buildings of Glasgow, including George Square.

Glastonbury: Visit the historic Glastonbury Abbey. Founded in the 7th century, its ruins are now registered as a Grade I listed building.

Isle of Skye: View the Cuillin Mountains on a sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist.

Jedburgh: See the impressive 12th-century Jedburgh Abbey that dominates the centre of town.

Lake District: Drive through the hauntingly beautiful Lakes District, immortalised by literary greats of the Romantic Movement.

Pitlochry: Visit Pitlochry, famous for its salmon leap.

Plymouth: During an orientation tour with your Travel Director, see Plymouth Hoe and the Citadel before continuing to the Barbican and Mayflower Steps.

Polperro: Visit the picturesque harbour of Polperro's Heritage Coastline.

Ring of Kerry: Admire Ireland's enduring scenic beauty on one of the most beautiful drives in the world.

St. Andrews: Visit the university town where the famous beach scene from 'Chariots of Fire' was filmed and see the golf course where the sport was created.

Stonehenge: Walk around the strange and awe-inspiring monoliths that have reputedly stood for 5,000 years.

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.

York: Your Travel Director will show you the York Minster, the city walls and the medieval Shambles during your orientation of the city.
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10/07/2025 25/07/2025 £4,275 Book
17/07/2025 01/08/2025 £3,762 Book
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14/08/2025 29/08/2025 £4,625 Book
21/08/2025 05/09/2025 £4,625 Book
28/08/2025 12/09/2025 £3,806 Book
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18/09/2025 03/10/2025 £3,718 Book
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02/04/2026 17/04/2026 £4,045 Book
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16/04/2026 01/05/2026 £4,045 Book
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07/05/2026 22/05/2026 £4,095 Book
14/05/2026 29/05/2026 £4,095 Book
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28/05/2026 12/06/2026 £4,095 Book
04/06/2026 19/06/2026 £4,095 Book
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25/06/2026 10/07/2026 £4,135 Book
02/07/2026 17/07/2026 £4,135 Book
09/07/2026 24/07/2026 £4,135 Book
16/07/2026 31/07/2026 £4,135 Book
23/07/2026 07/08/2026 £4,135 Book
30/07/2026 14/08/2026 £4,477 Book
06/08/2026 21/08/2026 £4,477 Book
13/08/2026 28/08/2026 £4,477 Book
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27/08/2026 11/09/2026 £4,185 Book
03/09/2026 18/09/2026 £4,095 Book
10/09/2026 25/09/2026 £4,095 Book
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ACCOMMODATION
DAY 1: Novotel Centre - Meals: Dinner
DAY 10: Greenhills - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 11: The Dean - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 12: Ferrycarrig - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 13: Clayton - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 14: Copthorne - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 15: Copthorne - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 2: Holiday Inn - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: Holiday Inn - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4: Laggan - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5: Laggan - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6: Crowne Plaza - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7: Mercure Atlantic Tower - Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 8: Clayton Ballsbridge - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9: Clayton Ballsbridge - Meals: Breakfast
WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All transport and transfers shown
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • London: Pick-up and drop-off when you stay at the Trafalgar recommended London hotel, booked through Trafalgar
  • London: The services of a Trafalgar Local Host when you stay at Trafalgar's recommended London hotel
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Must-see sightseeing
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • Return ferry across the Irish Sea between Wales and Ireland
ITINERARY

Venture through lush green Warwickshire bound for Stratford-upon-Avon to delve into the lyrical legacy of one of the world's favourite writers. Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace and Visitor Centre, and see Anne Hathaway's cottage, before arriving in York. Wander along its cobbled Shambles and see the magnificent York Minster, one of the greatest cathedrals in the world. This evening, we join our Travel Director and travel companions for a delicious Yorkshire dinner in our hotel.

Journeying through Northumberland National Park’s dramatic landscapes, arrive at the remarkably intact ruins of the 12th-century Jedburgh Abbey en route to the enchanting Scottish capital, Edinburgh. Tickets to The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included on departures that align with performance dates.

Join your Local Specialist this morning for a sightseeing tour through Auld Reekie's elegant New Town, Princes Street and the Royal Mile, enjoying views of the exquisite Palace of Holyroodhouse and Arthur's Seat. Embark on a visit of Edinburgh Castle, perched atop Castle Rock. Later, consider a traditional Scottish night out this evening, savouring up the flavours of haggis and exhilarating sounds of bagpipes which fill the air.

Today, travel across the Firth of Forth to St. Andrews to view its celebrated ancient university and explore centuries of golf heritage. Your next stop is Pitlochry on the banks of the Tummel River. You could choose to join an Optional Experience to visit Blair Castle, the ancestral home to the Dukes of Atholl. Continue to the Scottish Highlands, your home for two nights.

Drive to the rugged coast of Scotland this morning, passing scenic Eilean Donan Castle. You'll cross to the Isle of Skye, and admire the spectacular scenery before enjoying free time for lunch. A Local Specialist will take you on a journey to admire the remarkable Cuillin Mountain. Cross back to the mainland and continue past the lochs and glens of the Scottish Highlands.

Your first stop today is the World War II Commando Memorial, near Fort William, for views of Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis. Continue south through the 'Glen of Weeping', paying tribute to the MacDonald clansmen who were massacred for failing to pledge allegiance to Scotland's new monarchs. Arriving in Glasgow, you'll enjoy an orientation tour including views of the Cathedral and magnificent George Square. You'll also visit the Necropolis and Dive Into Culture gaining insights into one of Europe's most important 19th-century burial grounds.

Cross the border into England and Connect With Locals, joining Christine on her Cumbrian working farm for a Be My Guest lunch, before continuing your journey through the beautiful Lake District and its landscapes that have inspired poets and painters for centuries. See Lake Windermere, England's largest lake, before travelling to Liverpool, the haunt of Britain's ‘Fab Four'.

The half-timbered Tudor Rows in Chester are your first stop today as you travel to Holyhead in North Wales to catch the ferry across the Irish Sea to Dublin.

Delve into Dublin’s iconic sights with a Local Specialist. See Trinity College, St. Patrick's Cathedral and the stately Georgian Squares. Enjoy some time at leisure or consider a trip to Glendalough. Then Dive Into Culture and visit the Guinness Storehouse to learn about Ireland's famous brew. This evening you could choose to join an Optional Experience at an Irish Cabaret.

Journey to the West Coast and the vibrant cultural centre of Galway, where you will have an opportunity to see Galway Cathedral and Eyre Square, with its tribute to former US president John F. Kennedy, before travelling to Limerick.

Admire Ireland's enduring scenic beauty on one of the most beautiful drives in the world, circling the spectacular Ring of Kerry.

In the pursuit of acquiring the 'gift of the gab', visit Blarney Castle where you might kiss the famous Blarney Stone, before stopping in Cobh for a walking tour with a Local Specialist. This seaside city was the final port of call for the tragic Titanic on its fateful voyage. This afternoon, you'll Dive Into Culture during a visit to the House of Waterford Crystal and witness talented master crafters at work.

Cross the Irish Sea to Wales and its capital, Cardiff, where you will see the Principality Stadium and view the Millennium Centre, National Assembly and Cardiff Castle.

Cross the Severn Estuary to Bath, so named for the ancient Roman Baths that have made the city a popular retreat for centuries. Admire the elegant Georgian façades and visit the Roman Baths, before some free time to explore on your own. Wind your way to mystical Glastonbury to visit the 7th-century Abbey where King Arthur is believed to be buried. Later, arrive in the city of Plymouth, your home for two nights.

The springboard to a 'New World' takes centre stage as you start your day with an orientation of Plymouth. View the Mayflower Steps, where brave pilgrims embarked on their epic voyage to America, and see the Royal Citadel overlooking Plymouth Sound. Visit the fishing village of Polperro with its narrow streets and picturesque harbour, before enjoying a scenic drive through the brooding landscapes of Dartmoor, keeping a keen eye out for the area’s wild ponies. Your epic adventure through Britain and Ireland is almost at its end, join your travel companions and Travel Director for a memorable dinner.

Our return journey to London will see us cross the Salisbury Plain and visit the ancient mystical monoliths of Stonehenge, whose myths have yet to be fully revealed. This afternoon we close the curtain on a memorable journey with new friends.
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