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The British Isles Classic Group Tour | 2 Weeks

Escorted rail journey through Britain and Ireland, London to Dublin in 15 days.

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Euroventure's British Isles Classic is a 15-day escorted rail tour that departs from London and travels by train and ferry through the United Kingdom and Ireland, ending in Dublin. An experienced Tour Leader stays with the group throughout, managing logistics and coordinating activities while travellers explore city-centre locations from comfortable 4-star boutique hotels. The itinerary balances free time with guided experiences: in London, visitors enjoy a welcome pub dinner and optional landmarks; Day 4 brings a train journey to York and an included ghost tour; Days 5 and 6 feature the Yorkshire Dales, including a visit to Grassington, the filming location of All Creatures Great and Small. The highlight on Day 7 is the scenic Settle to Carlisle line to Edinburgh, followed by guided exploration of the city's Mary King's Close. The route continues south by train to Liverpool, then westward along the North Wales coast to Conwy, before ferrying to Dublin for final visits to the Guinness Storehouse and optional cultural tours. The pace is relaxed, with multiple nights in each location, making this tour well suited to couples, history enthusiasts and first-time rail travellers who value guided comfort and the company of a small group capped at fourteen.

What to know before you look closer

  • Single supplement cost is not stated; confirm the single-room price with the operator before booking.
  • Departures are limited to October only in 2026 and 2027; no other months are currently scheduled.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: London

    London

    Arrive and check into your hotel. Meet your Tour Leader and the group in the evening for an included welcome meal at a classic London pub.

  2. Day 2overnight: London

    London

    Free morning, then visit the Tower of London and see the Crown Jewels. Optional Afternoon Tea Cruise on the Thames.

  3. Day 3overnight: London

    London

    Optional London Eye, and optional guided afternoon of Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace.

  4. Day 4railovernight: York

    London/York

    Late morning train to York. Afternoon free for the medieval city walls, the Shambles and tea rooms. Optional JORVIK Viking Centre; included guided ghost tour, The Deathly Dark Ghost Tour, in the evening.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Settle, Yorkshire Dales

    York/Yorkshire Dales

    Free morning in York, then train into the Yorkshire Dales, arriving in Settle mid-afternoon.

  6. Day 6overnight: Settle, Yorkshire Dales

    Yorkshire Dales

    Included guided Yorkshire Dales tour with lunch, visiting Grassington, the set of All Creatures Great and Small.

  7. Day 7overnight: Edinburgh

    Yorkshire Dales/Edinburgh

    Board the scenic Settle to Carlisle line, arriving in Edinburgh early afternoon. Optional Scotch Whisky Experience with tasting in the evening.

  8. Day 8overnight: Edinburgh

    Edinburgh

    Included guided visit to The Real Mary King's Close. Optional guided walk at Edinburgh Castle in the afternoon.

  9. Day 9railovernight: Liverpool

    Edinburgh/Liverpool

    Late morning train south to Liverpool; free afternoon and evening around the Albert Dock and waterfront.

  10. Day 10overnight: Liverpool

    Liverpool

    Optional guided heritage, history and culture walking tour, followed by an included visit to The Beatles Story museum.

  11. Day 11railovernight: Conwy, North Wales

    Liverpool/North Wales

    Train into North Wales along the coastline railway, arriving in Conwy around lunchtime; included visit to Plas Mawr, an Elizabethan townhouse.

  12. Day 12overnight: Dublin

    North Wales/Dublin

    Optional visit to Conwy Castle, then travel to Holyhead and take the ferry to Dublin, arriving early evening.

  13. Day 13overnight: Dublin

    Dublin

    Optional full-day tour to the Cliffs of Moher.

  14. Day 14overnight: Dublin

    Dublin

    Included visit to the Guinness Storehouse. Optional Book of Kells & Dublin Castle tour in the afternoon.

  15. Day 15

    Dublin

    Tour ends after breakfast; Tour Leader can help with airport transfers and onward travel advice.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 4Late morning train from London to York; evening included ghost tour explores the medieval city's dark history.
  • Day 6Guided Yorkshire Dales tour visits Grassington, the filming location of the TV series All Creatures Great and Small.
  • Day 7Board the scenic Settle to Carlisle line, one of England's most celebrated railway journeys, arriving in Edinburgh early afternoon.
  • Day 10Included visit to The Beatles Story museum in Liverpool, paired with an optional heritage walking tour of the city.
  • Day 12Travel by train along the North Wales coastline to Conwy, then ferry across the Irish Sea to Dublin.

Included

  • Travel Disruption Protection: alternative travel organised if there is a strike or similar disruption
  • All train travel between cities with all possible seat reservations
  • All accommodation in 4-star boutique hotels located in the heart of each city
  • A wide range of included activities as listed in the itinerary (optional activities can also be booked directly)
  • 14 breakfasts in the hotels
  • An experienced and engaging Tour Leader to travel with you and coordinate your trip

Questions travellers ask

Is all the train travel included in the price?
Yes. All train travel between cities with all seat reservations is included in the tour price, along with the ferry crossing to Dublin.
Is this tour escorted?
Yes. An experienced Tour Leader travels throughout the 15 days, coordinating the group and supporting activities in each city.
Which scenic train does the tour feature?
On Day 7, the group travels on the Settle to Carlisle line from Yorkshire to Edinburgh, one of England's most scenic rail routes.
What standard of hotel is provided?
All accommodation is in 4-star boutique hotels located in the city centre of each destination.
How much walking is involved?
Hotels and activities are within short walking distance of each other or accessible by public transport. Guests should be comfortable walking and able to carry their own baggage.
What meals are included?
Fourteen breakfasts are included at the hotels. A welcome dinner at a London pub is also included; other meals are at the traveller's own cost, though the itinerary lists many optional dining and activity options.

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