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Grand Tour of Britain & Ireland

15-day coach and ferry loop through Britain and Ireland with a tour leader

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Euroventure's Grand Tour of Britain and Ireland is a 15-day escorted journey for experienced travellers, departing from London and returning after a loop through Scotland, Wales, and the Irish Republic. A tour leader travels with the group throughout, managing transport and activities so you can focus on sightseeing. The pace is relaxed, with two nights in London and Edinburgh and one or two nights in each other stop, allowing time to walk the narrow streets of York's Shambles, climb to Edinburgh Castle, cross the Irish Sea by ferry to Dublin, drive the Ring of Kerry with views of Killarney's lakes, and visit the Cliffs of Moher. Days combine included walking tours, coach orientation drives, and optional paid activities such as the Guinness Storehouse or a Scottish ceilidh. The group is capped at 50 passengers and travels by luxury coach with air conditioning and wifi, with breakfasts and four dinners included. This tour suits couples and repeat travellers seeking structured, guided exploration of Britain and Ireland's cities, castles, and countryside.

What to know before you look closer

  • The from-price of GBP 2,350 excludes optional activities (Parliament tour, Windsor Castle, Taste of London dinner, Rosslyn Chapel, Scottish night, Guinness Storehouse); confirm which are included or paid separately.
  • Group size reaches 50 passengers; this is a larger escorted tour, not an intimate group.
  • The itinerary relies heavily on coach travel and ferries rather than rail; rail is a minor component of the journey.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: London

    London (2 nights)

    Settle into your hotel and explore London at leisure. Optional morning tour of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace, a visit to St Paul's Cathedral, Windsor Castle or the Tower of London, and an optional Taste of London dinner with a Thames River cruise.

  2. Day 3overnight: York

    York (1 night)

    Depart for Oxford for a walking tour of its colleges, then travel through the Cotswold Hills to Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon, seeing Anne Hathaway's Cottage. Arrive at York Minster and the narrow Shambles. Luxury coach to Newcastle.

  3. Day 4overnight: Newcastle

    Newcastle (1 night)

    Explore Newcastle's night scene before Hadrian's Wall and the wild Northumberland National Park, stopping for photos at Jedburgh en route to Edinburgh.

  4. Day 5overnight: Edinburgh

    Edinburgh (2 nights)

    Experience Edinburgh's 200-year-old New Town with a Local Guide, then visit Edinburgh Castle and Scotland's Crown Jewels in the Old Town. Optional excursion to Rosslyn Chapel, and an optional Scottish night out with Highland dancers and the Ceremony of the Haggis. Selected departures include tickets to the Military Tattoo.

  5. Day 7overnight: Wrexham

    Wrexham (1 night)

    Travel through the Lowland Hills to Gretna Green and the Lake District, then a walking tour of Chester's Roman remains and half-timbered buildings, before a scenic drive through Snowdonia National Park and across Britannia Bridge to the Isle of Anglesey.

  6. Day 8overnight: Dublin

    Dublin (2 nights)

    Ferry from Holyhead across the Irish Sea to Dublin. Orientation drive past O'Connell Street, Georgian squares and St Patrick's Cathedral, with an optional evening visit to the Guinness Storehouse. Onward to Galway, crossing The Burren to the Cliffs of Moher.

  7. Day 10overnight: Ennis

    Ennis (1 night)

    Photo stop in Adare, then drive the Ring of Kerry, a 100-mile coastal panorama with views of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View.

  8. Day 11overnight: Killarney

    Killarney (1 night)

    Cross the Kerry Mountains through County Cork to Blarney, home of the Stone of Eloquence, then on past Cork and Dungarvan to Tramore.

  9. Day 12overnight: Tramore

    Tramore (1 night)

    Ferry from Rosslare across St George's Channel to South Wales, then through dairy farmlands to Cardiff, with an orientation drive past Cardiff Castle, the Millennium Stadium and Cathays Park.

  10. Day 13overnight: Cardiff

    Cardiff (1 night)

    Cross into England via the Severn Bridge, stopping in Bath for its Roman relics before visiting Stonehenge.

  11. Day 14overnight: London

    London (1 night)

    The tour concludes with breakfast on the final day, reflecting on the trip with new friends.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Day 1-2: Settle into London with optional tours of the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Windsor Castle, or the Tower of London; optional Thames River dinner cruise.
  • Day 3Day 3: Walking tour of Oxford's colleges and Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by the medieval streets of York Minster and the Shambles.
  • Day 5Day 5-6: Edinburgh Castle and Scotland's Crown Jewels with a local guide; optional Scottish night with Highland dancers and the Ceremony of the Haggis; selected departures include Military Tattoo tickets.
  • Day 8Day 8: Ferry crossing from Holyhead to Dublin; orientation drive past St Patrick's Cathedral and Georgian squares; optional Guinness Storehouse visit.
  • Day 10Day 10: The Ring of Kerry, a 100-mile coastal drive with views of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View, and the Cliffs of Moher.

Included

  • Private luxury coach with air conditioning and free wifi
  • Accommodation in hand picked hotels
  • Included activity or walking tour in each destination
  • 14 breakfasts, 4 dinners
  • Peace of mind with alternative travel included if there is a strike or similar disruption
  • A Tour Leader to travel with you and coordinate your trip throughout

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Rail is included but is a small part of the journey. The tour primarily uses a luxury coach, with two ferry crossings (Holyhead to Dublin and Rosslare to South Wales) and optional walking tours in key cities.
Is the tour escorted?
Yes. Euroventure provides a tour leader who travels throughout the 15 days, coordinating all activities and solving problems.
What meals are included?
14 breakfasts and 4 dinners. Most other meals are not included.
Which hotels?
Euroventure describes them as handpicked hotels but does not name them in the published information. Contact the operator for specific hotel details.
When does the tour run?
Three departures are scheduled for July and September 2026. Check with Euroventure for any additional 2026 dates or 2027 schedules.
How much walking is involved?
Moderate. The tour includes walking tours in Oxford, Chester, and Edinburgh, plus photo stops and orientation drives at most destinations. Expect stairs at York Minster and Edinburgh Castle.

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