Tour overview

This 13-day escorted tour loops round England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland by coach and ferry from London, with a tour director throughout. You stay twelve nights in good city hotels, with every breakfast, two lunches and five dinners included.

After Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford you head to York, then Durham and Hadrian's Wall on the way to Edinburgh and its castle. St Andrews, Inverness, Loch Ness and Glencoe lead south to the Lake District and Liverpool.

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Through North Wales and Conwy Castle you cross to Dublin and the Guinness Storehouse, visit the Irish National Stud, ride a jaunting car in Killarney and drive the Ring of Kerry, then see Blarney and Waterford before the ferry to Wales, Cardiff, the Roman Baths and Stonehenge.

The physical rating is low. This tour suits travellers who want the great sights of Britain and Ireland in one journey.

Trip highlights

  • Edinburgh Castle (Day 3)
  • Loch Ness and Glencoe (Day 5)
  • The Lake District (Day 6)
  • The Guinness Storehouse (Day 8)
  • The Ring of Kerry (Day 10)
  • The Roman Baths and Stonehenge (Day 13)

Your route

23 stops from London to Stonehenge

13-day route: London – York – Edinburgh – Inverness – Liverpool – Dublin – Killarney – Cardiff – London
  1. London Days 1 & 13
  2. Stratford-upon-Avon Day 1
  3. York Day 1
  4. Durham Day 2
  5. Hadrian's Wall Day 2
  6. Edinburgh Days 2–3
  7. St Andrews Day 4
  8. Inverness Day 4
  9. Loch Ness Day 5
  10. Glencoe Day 5
  11. Kendal Day 5
  12. Liverpool Day 6
  13. Conwy Castle Day 7
  14. Holyhead Day 7
  15. Dublin Days 7–8
  16. Killarney Days 9–10
  17. Blarney Day 11
  18. Waterford Day 11
  19. Rosslare Day 12
  20. Pembrokeshire Day 12
  21. Cardiff Day 12
  22. Roman Baths Day 13
  23. Stonehenge Day 13

Why choose this tour

Four countries in under two weeks. Five dinners and key entrances included.

Best suited to

  • First-time visitors to the British Isles
  • Travellers who prefer coach touring
  • History lovers
  • Overseas visitors
The Gothic nave of York Minster

Day-by-day itinerary

13 days from London, United Kingdom to London, United Kingdom

  1. Day 1 · Stratford-upon-Avon, York York

    Stratford and York.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2 · Durham, Hadrian's Wall, Edinburgh Edinburgh

    North to Scotland.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Day 3 · Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile Edinburgh

    Scotland's capital.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  4. Day 4 · St Andrews, Inverness Inverness

    St Andrews.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  5. Day 5 · Loch Ness, Glencoe, Kendal Kendal

    Lochs and glens.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  6. Day 6 · Lake District, Liverpool Liverpool

    Lakes and Liverpool.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  7. Day 7 · Conwy Castle, Holyhead, Dublin Dublin

    Across the Irish Sea.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  8. Day 8 · Guinness Storehouse, Dublin Dublin

    Dublin.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  9. Day 9 · Kildare, Irish National Stud, Killarney Killarney

    Horses and gardens.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  10. Day 10 · Ring of Kerry Killarney

    The Ring of Kerry.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  11. Day 11 · Blarney Castle, Waterford Waterford

    Blarney and Waterford.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  12. Day 12 · Rosslare, Pembrokeshire, Cardiff Cardiff

    Back to Wales.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  13. Day 13 · Bath, Stonehenge, London London

    Bath, Stonehenge and London.

    Meals
    Breakfast
The walls of Edinburgh Castle

Where you stay

  • York (1 night) Hotel
  • Edinburgh (2 nights) Hotel
  • Inverness (1 night) Hotel
  • Kendal (1 night) Hotel
  • Liverpool (1 night) Hotel
  • Dublin (2 nights) Hotel
  • Killarney (2 nights) Hotel
  • Waterford (1 night) Hotel
  • Cardiff (1 night) Hotel

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 12 nights in hotels
  • Meals 12 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 5 dinners
  • Coach travel and Irish Sea ferries
  • Edinburgh Castle and the Guinness Storehouse
  • Irish National Stud and a Killarney jaunting car
  • Roman Baths and Stonehenge
  • Tour director throughout

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not included 9 lunches and 7 dinners
  • Most lunches and drinks
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
The Royal Liver Building in Liverpool

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want a small group
  • You dislike early starts
  • You want time to linger
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–13 · Lunch: Days 5 and 9 · Dinner: Days 1, 4–5 and 10–11
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Lake Windermere from Orrest Head

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £3,938 per person, twin share, tour only. 25 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Do I need a passport for Ireland?

UK citizens do not need a visa for Ireland; carry a passport or photo ID for travel.

How does the group travel?

By coach, with ferries across the Irish Sea.

Which meals are included?

Every breakfast, two lunches and five dinners.

Where does the tour start and end?

At a hotel in London.

Can I have my own room?

A single supplement may be available; otherwise solo travellers share with someone of the same gender.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary

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