Britain and Ireland Highlights
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Highlights
- Explore Edinburgh, Belfast and Dublin with a Local Specialist
- Discover York, Glasgow, Cardiff and Bath
- Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon, Gretna Green, Edinburgh Castle, Guinness Storehouse, the Irish National Stud and Japanese Garden, the Waterford Crystal Showroom, the Roman Baths in Bath and the ancient stone circle at Stonehenge
- View York Minster, Glasgow Cathedral and George Square, City Hall in Belfast, Kilkenny Castle and Gardens
- See the Principality Stadium in Cardiff
- Connect With Locals
- Dive into Culture
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London bids you a warm welcome to its regal traditions and centuries-old heritage. Stroll through its Royal Parks relaxing after your journey, or take to its streets to admire elegant façades merged with the modern verve of a global capital that marches to its own multi-cultural tune.
Join your Travel Director today and delve into centuries of history - tales of star-crossed lovers, tragic kings and Roman emperors are brought to life as we visit Stratford-upon-Avon and follow in the footsteps of Shakespeare. Visit his Birthplace and the Visitor Cen...
We journey through the Yorkshire Dales National Park to the beautiful Lake District, which has inspired poets and writers for centuries. A highlight on our journey is England's pretty Lake Windermere, which we’ll pass as we continue through countryside made famous by ...
From the cultural capital of Glasgow to enchanting Edinburgh, with its exquisite medieval façades, our encounter with Scotland will see us join a Local Specialist for a memorable sightseeing tour. We’ll visit Edinburgh Castle, perched atop Castle Rock overlooking the ...
Follow the rugged Ayrshire coast, past the island of Ailsa Craig, the stepping stone from Ireland to Scotland. Board the ferry to Northern Ireland, then join a Local Specialist to explore the crossroads of British and Irish culture in Belfast. We’ll view City Hall and...
Dive Into Culture and gain insights into the centuries-old tradition of Guinness brewing, and enjoy a Storehouse tour and a tasting and pouring technique demonstration. Drive through the pretty streets of Dublin with a Local Specialist to admire the stately Georgian S...
We Dive Into Culture this morning and gain insights into rearing world-class thoroughbreds at the Irish National Stud established in 1946. Enjoy a guided walk through the farm and take some time to stroll through its tranquil Japanese Gardens, regarded as the best in ...
An early start to our sightseeing today sees us cross the Irish Sea to Wales by ferry and continue our journey to the Welsh capital of Cardiff to view the Wales Millennium Centre, National Assembly and historic Cardiff Castle, in the heart of the city. This evening, w...
Traversing the Severn Estuary into England, we arrive in the glorious UNESCO listed city of Bath, with its elegant Georgian façades and visit the world-famous Roman Baths from which the city derives its name. Journey across the scenic landscapes of Wiltshire, paying a...
Say farewell to your traveling companions at the end of your vacation, as you prepare to fly home with wonderful memories.
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Trafalgar Reviews & Ratings
Gregory Hughes
Nov 2022
Britain and Ireland Highlights
dont spend the money unless you want to sleep on a coach or ferry. Hotels a...
Steven Miller
Nov 2022
Britain and Ireland Highlights
To be honest, the only thing I would have changed, is that we should have stayed in Edinburgh instead of Glasgow. Glasgow kind of had a downtown Baltimore feeling t...
Dorothy Kowal
Oct 2022
Britain and Ireland Highlights
Packed a lot into a short time
Glenn Paskow
Oct 2022
Britain and Ireland Highlights
Novotel hotel was not up to par with the others
Robert Polovetz
Oct 2022
Britain and Ireland Highlights
With one exception, the hotels Trafalgar chose were very nice - comfortable and with friendly, helpful staff. Novotel Glasgow is the exception - very hard, narrow be...
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