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The Best of the United Kingdom and Ireland

Independent 21-day grand rail tour of Britain and Ireland

Railbookers runs The Best of the United Kingdom and Ireland as an independent rail package, so travelers set their own pace between stops rather than following an escorted group. The trip covers 21 days and 20 nights across England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland, moving between London, Cardiff, Dublin, Belfast, Glasgow, Fort William, Inverness, Edinburgh, and York. Along the way it takes in the Tower of London, Edinburgh Castle, the ancient city wall of York, the Cliffs of Moher, and the Giant's Causeway, and includes a ride on the classic Jacobite Steam Train through the Highlands' glens and landscapes. It suits travelers with a strong interest in history and landmarks who are comfortable strolling through villages and touring castles and city sites on foot. Because it crosses from Great Britain into Ireland, expect at least one non-rail crossing between the islands. Prices start from $4,449 per person.

What to know before you look closer

  • Railbookers does not publish a day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the order of stops and connecting trains before booking.
  • The route includes stops in Great Britain and in Ireland and Northern Ireland (Dublin and Belfast); crossing between them is not a rail journey, and the available description does not say whether it is by ferry or flight.

Questions travellers ask

Does this trip include train travel?
Yes. It is built around rail, including a ride on the classic Jacobite Steam Train through the Scottish Highlands.
Which countries does it cover?
England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland, with stops in London, Cardiff, Dublin, Belfast, Glasgow, Fort William, Inverness, Edinburgh, and York.
Is it escorted or independent?
It is an independent rail package, so travelers make their own way between stops rather than following an escorted group.
How long does it run and what does it cost?
21 days and 20 nights, with prices from $4,449 per person (USD).
What landmarks are included?
The Tower of London, Edinburgh Castle, the ancient city wall of York, the Cliffs of Moher, and the Giant's Causeway.

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